exactly as they delivered them to us, who were eve witnesses from the first, and ministers of the word;

And 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 both were far advanced in years.

And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he himself made signs to them, and continued deaf and dumb.

And her neighbours and her relations heard, that the Lord had magnified his mercy upon her; and they congratulated her.

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

And they said to her, There is not one among thy relations, who is called by this name.

And they made signs to his father, what he would have him called.

And desiring a writing tablet, he wrote, saying, John is his name. And they were all surprised.

And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were exceedingly affrighted.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger:

and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child.

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

And when the days of her purification were accomplished according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

And he came by the spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning him;

And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into 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 concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not:

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintances;

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

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

And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of heart.

And they understood not the meaning of what he spake to them.

Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and they said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

being tempted forty days by the devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended, afterwards he was hungry.

and that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."

And all concurred in their testimony to him, and marvelled at the gracious words which proceeded from his mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?

And they were all filled with rage in the synagogue, when they heard these observations:

And they were struck with astonishment at his teaching; for his discourse was with authority.

And amazement seized on all present, and they spake one to another, saying, What a word is this? for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Then rising up out of the synagogue, he came into the house of Simon: and Simon's mother-in-law was seized with a violent fever, and they besought him on her behalf.

And devils also went out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the Messiah.

And having done so, they inclosed a prodigious multitude of fishes; and their net was broken.

And they made signals to their partners in the other vessels, that they should come to their assistance. And they came, and filled both the vessels, so that they were ready to founder.

For amazement had seized on him, and on all who were with him, at the draught of fishes which they had taken:

And when they had brought their vessels on shore, they left all, and followed him.

And not discovering by what means they could introduce him, because of the crowd, they went up to the roof, and through the tiling let him down with his little couch into the midst, before Jesus.

And an extacy of admiration seized upon them all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with awe, saying, We have seen wondrously strange things to-day.

And Jesus answering said unto them, They who are well, have no need of a physician: but they who have illness.

Then said they unto him, Why do the disciples of John observe frequent fasts, and make prayers; but thine are eating and drinking?

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

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

But they were filled with madness, and talked earnestly to each other what they could do to Jesus.

and they who were disturbed with unclean spirits: and they were cured.

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall revile you, and shall cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive an equivalent.

give, and there shall be given unto you; good measure pressed down, and shook, and running over, shall they give into your lap. For with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured back to you again.

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? will they not both fall into the pit?

Every tree is known by its own peculiar fruit. For men do not gather figs from off thorns, nor do they gather from the bramble a bunch of grapes.

And when they came to Jesus, they entreated him importunately, saying, He is a worthy man on whom thou wilt confer this favour:

And they who were sent, on their return to the house, found the servant who was sick in perfect health.

And fear fell on all, and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath looked down with mercy on his people.

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment, and delicate food, are in king's palaces.

And all the people when they heard it, and the publicans, glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of John.

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

They are like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry of mourning, and ye have not wept.

And they who sat at table with him began to say in themselves, Who is this, who even forgives sins?

And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not perceive, and hearing may not comprehend.

They by the road side, are such as hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that they should not be saved in believing.

And they on the rock, are such as when they have heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have not root, who for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize.

And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and bring forth no perfect fruit.

But that on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and bring forth fruit with patience.

No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light.

Then he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are they, who hear the word of God, and practise it.

And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake. And they set fail.

And while they were on the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger.

Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm.

And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him.

And they sailed over unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.

Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them.

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

And they came out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from whom the devils were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid.

Then they also who had seen how the demoniac was recovered, told them.

And the whole multitude of the country around the Gadarenes, entreated him to depart from them; for they were seized with great terror: and he embarked on the vessel, and returned.

And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, the people welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead.

And they went forth, and passed through the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.

And when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done. And taking them, he withdrew privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure.

Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place.

Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and buy provisions for all this multitude:

And they did so: and they made them all sit down.

And they did all eat, and were filled; and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough for them, twelve baskets.

And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:

And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.

But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them.

And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said.

And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering into the cloud.

And when the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.

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

And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not.

And they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

And they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.

and sent messengers before his face; and they advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for him.

And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to Jerusalem.

And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did?

And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from house to house.