even as they were delivered to us by those who were, from the beginning, eye-witnesses and. ministers of the word;

They were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord, blameless.

And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years.

And the people were waiting for Zachariah, and they wondered that he stayed so long in the temple.

But when he came out, he was not able to speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple; and he made signs to them, and remained speechless.

And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had showed great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.

And it came to pass, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they called him by the name of his father, Zachariah.

And they said to her: There is no one among your relatives that is called by this name.

And they made signs to his father, to know what he wished him to be called.

And having asked for a writing tablet, he wrote, saying: His name is John. And they were all astonished.

And it came to pass while they were there, that the days for her to be delivered were completed;

And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly afraid.

And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the stable.

And after they had seen it, they made known every where the words that had been spoken to them of this child.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been told to them.

And when the days for their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast.

And when they had kept the full number of days, and had set out to return, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew it not.

But supposing that he was in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their relatives and acquaintance;

and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.

And it came to pass, after three days, that they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him: Child, why have you acted thus toward us? Be hold, your father and I have sought for you in sorrow.

And they did not understand the words which he spoke to them.

And the publicans also came to be immersed, and they said to him: Teacher, what shall we do?

and was there forty days, to be tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days; and when they were ended, he was afterward hungry.

and in their hands they shall take you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.

And all extolled him; and they wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth, and said: Is not this the son of Joseph?

And all that were in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with anger,

and arose, and drove him out of the city, and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.

And they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.

And amazement came upon all, and they spoke one to another, saying: "What teaching is this? for with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.

And he arose and went out of the synagogue into the house of Simon. And Simon's mother-in-law was confined with a violent fever: and they besought him in her behalf.

Demons also came out of many, crying out and saying: Thou art the Christ, the Son of God. And he rebuked them, and did not permit them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.

And when they had done this, they inclosed a great number of fishes, and their net began to break;

and they beckoned to their partners who were in the other ship, to come and help them. And they came and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

For amazement at the draught of fishes which they had caught had seized upon him and all that were with him;

And when they had brought their ships to the land, they left all and followed him.

And behold, men brought, on a bed, a man who was a paralytic. And they sought how they might bring him in, and lay him before him.

And finding no way by which they could bring him in, because of the multitude, they went up on the top of the house, and, through the tiling, let him down, with his bed, into the midst before Jesus.

And astonishment seized upon all, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying: We have seen strange things to-day.

And Jesus answered arid said to them: They that are well have no need of a physician, but they that are sick.

And they said to him: Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?

But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken from them; then shall they fast in those days.

And the scribes and Pharisees watched closely, whether he would heal on the sabbath-day, that they might find an accusation against him.

But they were filled with madness, and began to consult with one another what they should do to Jesus.

and those who were oppressed by evil spirits; and they were cured.

And if you lend to them from whom you hope to receive, what thanks have you? for even sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive the same.

And they came to Jesus, and besought him earnestly, saying: He is worthy for whom thou shouldst do this;

And they that had been sent, returned to the house, and found the servant that had been sick restored to health.

And when he came near the gate of tho city, behold, they were carrying out a dead man, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a great multitude from the city was with her.

And fear seized on all; and they glorified God, saying: A great prophet has arisen among us; and, God has visited his people.

But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear splendid apparel, and live in luxury, are in kings houses.

To what, then, shall I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

They are like children sitting in the market-place, who call to one another, and say, We have played on the pipe for you, and you have not danced; we have sung mournful songs for you, and you have not lamented.

But as they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, then, will love him the more?

And when a great multitude had assembled, and they were coming to him from every city, he spoke by a parable:

He replied: To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that when they see, they may not see, and when they hear, they may not understand.

those by the way side are they that hear; then comes the devil and takes the word from their heart, lest they should believe and be saved.

Those on the rock are they that, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who, for awhile, believe, and in time of temptation apostatize.

That which fell among thorns are those who hear, and so conduct them selves, that they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

No one when he has lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a divan, but sets it on a lamp-stand, that they who come in may see the light.

But he answered and said to them: My mother and my brothers are they that hear the word of God and do it.

And it came to pass, on a certain day, that he entered a ship with his disciples; and he said to them: Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they set sail.

And while they were sailing, he fell asleep. And a storm of wind came down upon the lake, and they began to be filled, and were in danger.

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying: Master, master, we perish. But he arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and there was a calm.

And he said to them: "Where is your faith? And being afraid, they wondered, and said one to another: "Who, then, is this, that he commands even the wind and the water, and they obey him?

And they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite to Galilee.

And they be sought him, that he would not command them to -go away into the abyss.

And there was in that place a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain. And they besought him to permit them to go into them. And he permitted them.

And when those who fed them saw what was done, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.

And they came out to see what had been done; and they came to Jesus, and saw the man out of whom the demons had gone, clothed, and in his right mind, sitting at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid.

And the whole multitude of the neighboring country of the Gadarenes besought him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear. And he entered the ship and returned.

And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, that the multitude received him gladly; for they were all waiting for him.

And Jesus said: Who touched me? When they all denied, Peter and those with him said: Master, the multitudes press upon thee, and throng thee, and dost thou say, Who touched me?

And they derided him, knowing that she was dead.

And they departed, and went through every village, preaching the gospel, and per forming cures everywhere.

And the apostles returned, and told him all "that they had done. And he took them, and withdrew privately to a desert place, that belonged to a city called Bethsaida.

And the day began to decline; and the twelve came and said to him: Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and the country round about, and lodge, and find food; for we are here in a desert place.

But he said to them: Do you give them food. They replied: We have nothing but five loaves and two fishes, unless we go and buy food for all these people.

And they did so, and made them all recline.

And they all ate, and were satisfied; and there was taken up what remained to them of the broken pieces, twelve baskets.

They answered and said: John the Immerser; but some, Elijah; and others, that some prophet of ancient times has risen again.

But I say to you, of a truth, there are some of these who stand here that shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.

they appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.

And Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep; but having fully awakened, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

And it came to pass, that, as they were withdrawing from him, Peter said to Jesus: Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tents, one for thee, one for Moses, and one for. Elijah, not knowing what he said.

While he was saying these things, there came a cloud, and it overshadowed them; and they were afraid as those men entered the cloud.

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it secret, and told no one, in those days, any of the things which they had seen.

And it came to pass, that, on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

And I entreated thy disciples to cast it out; but they were not able.

And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God And while they were all wondering at every thing that Jesus did, he said to his disciples:

But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they might not understand it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

And he sent messengers before his face; and they went, and entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.

And they did not receive him, because his face was turned toward Jerusalem.

And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said: Lord, is it thy will that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, even as Elijah did?

And they went to another village.

And it came to pass, as they were going on their journey, that a certain man said to him: Lord, I will follow thee wherever thou shalt go.

And in that house remain, eating and drinking what they have to give; for the laborer is worthy of his hire; go not from house to house.

And whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat what is set before you;