so that thou might know the certainty of the declarations about which thou were instructed.

And they were both righteous before God, going in all the commandments and righteous things of the Lord blameless.

And there was no child to them because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in their days.

And the whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and they wondered during his delay in the temple.

And it came to pass, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.

And blessed is she who believed, because there will be a fulfillment of the things that were spoken to her from Lord.

And it came to pass on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child, and they were calling it by the name of his father Zacharias.

And fear developed in all who dwell around them. And all these sayings were talked about in the entire hill country of Judea.

And it came to pass while they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to bring forth.

And there were shepherds in the same region living in the fields, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

And all who heard it wondered about the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.

And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, that his name was called JESUS, the one called by the heavenly agent before he was conceived in the belly.

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

And Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things being spoken about him.

And having stood near at that same hour, she acknowledged the Lord, and spoke about him to all those who were awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.

And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him, Child, why did thou this way to us? Behold, thy father and I were seeking thee sorrowing.

And he said to them, Why is it that ye were seeking me? Had ye not known that I must be among the things of my Father?

And men who were soldiers also questioned him, saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no man, nor accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.

And as the people were expectant, and all pondering in their hearts about John, if perhaps he was the Christ,

being tempted forty days by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days, and when they were ended, afterward he was hungry.

And having closed the book, having given it back to the attendant, he sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were focused on him.

But in truth I say to you, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, when a great famine occurred on all the land.

And many lepers were in Israel near Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian.

And all in the synagogue were filled with rage, having heard these things.

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

And when the sun was setting, all, as many as had those who were incapacitated with various diseases, brought them to him. And having laid his hands on each one of them, he healed them.

And when it became day, having departed, he went to a desolate place. And the multitudes sought him, and they came to him, and were restraining him not depart from them.

And he saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen having gone out of them, were washing their nets.

and likewise also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not, from henceforth thou will be catching men.

And it came to pass during one of those days, he was also teaching. And there were seated Pharisees and law teachers, who were men having come out of every town of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of Lord was to heal

And amazement gripped all, and they glorified God. And they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things today.

And Levi made a great feast for him in his house, and there was a large crowd of tax collectors and others who were relaxing with them.

Now it came to pass for him to be going through the grain fields on a particular Sabbath, and his disciples were plucking the ears and were eating, rubbing them in their hands.

And having answered them, Jesus said, Have ye not read even this, what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him,

how he entered into the house of God, and took and ate the loaves of the presentation, and also gave to those who were with him, which is not permitted to eat, except the priests alone?

But they were filled with fury, and deliberated with each other what they might do to Jesus.

And having come down with them, he stood on a level place. And a company of his disciples, and a large number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the maritime Tyre and Sidon, were those who came to hear him, and to be h

also those who were afflicted with unclean spirits. And they were healed.

And those who were sent, having returned to the house, found the bondman who was feeble, being well.

Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, an only begotten son who died was being carried out for his mother. And she was a widow, and a considerable crowd of the city were with her.

And all the people having heard, and the tax collectors who were immersed the immersion of John, justified God.

But the Pharisees and the lawyers who were not immersed by him, rejected the purpose of God for themselves.

But when the Pharisee who invited him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would know who and what kind the woman is who touches him, that she is sinful.

There were two debtors to a certain creditor, the one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.

and certain women who were healed from evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

but as they sailed he began to asleep. And a storm of wind came down on the lake, and they were filling up, and were in peril.

And Jesus demanded him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion, because many demons were entered into him.

And the demons having come out from the man, they entered into the swine. And the herd stampeded down the slope into the lake, and were drowned.

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

And the whole multitude of the region around the Gadarenes besought him to depart from them, because they were gripped by great fear. And he, having embarked into the boat, returned.

And it came to pass during Jesus returning, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.

And all were weeping and bewailing her. But he said, Weep not. She did not die, but sleeps.

And her parents were amazed, but he ordered them to tell no man that which happened.

And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal those who were incapacitated.

For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down in groups of fifty each.

And they ate, and were all filled. And there were taken up to them of the remaining fragments, twelve baskets.

And it came to pass, as he was praying privately, the disciples were with him. And he questioned them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

And behold, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

But Peter and those with him were weighed down with sleep, and having become awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.

And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here, and we could make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he was sayi

And while he was speaking these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.

And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while all were wondering at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

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

Woe to thee, Chorazin! Woe to thee, Bethsaida! Because if the mighty works were done in Tyre and Sidon, which were done in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

And having turned to the disciples, he said, All things were delivered to me by my Father. And no man knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son wants to reveal him.

Woe to you lawyers! Because ye took away the key of knowledge. Ye did not enter in yourselves, and ye hindered those who were entering in.

I came to cast fire upon the earth, and what I desire is if it were kindled already.

Now some were present at the same time who informed him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate mingled with their sacrifices.

And as he said these things all those opposing him were shamed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

And it came to pass, when he went into the house of a certain man of the chiefs of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching him.

But they were silent. And having taken him, he healed him and released him.

And he spoke a parable to those who were invited when he noticed how they chose out the chief places, saying to them,

And he sent forth his bondman at the hour of the meal to say to those who were invited, Come, because all things are now ready.

For I say to you, that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper. For many are called, but few chosen.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were approaching him to hear him.

The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the kingdom of God is proclaimed good-news, and every man in it is treated aggressively.

It is better for him if a donkey-powered millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

Does he have a favor for that bondman because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.

Thus ye also, when ye did all the things that were commanded you, say, We are unprofitable bondmen, because we have done what we are obligated to do.

And when he saw them, he said to them, After departing, display yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, during their going they were cleansed.

And having answered, Jesus said, Were not the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?

They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.

And he also spoke this parable to some of those who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous, and disdained other men.

And they were also bringing the infants to him, so that he would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

And they understood none of these things, and this saying was hidden from them, and they did not understand the things that were said.

And having departed, those who were sent found just as he said to them.

And as they were untying the colt, the masters of it said to them, Why do ye untie the colt?

And having answered, he said to them, I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out.

And the chief priests and the scholars sought to throw hands on him in the same hour. And they were afraid, for they knew that he spoke this parable against them.

And they were unable to lay hold of his word before the people. And having marveled at his answer, they were silent.

There were therefore seven brothers. And the first having taken a wife, died childless.

And while all the people were listening, he said to his disciples,

And they were glad, and agreed together to give him silver.

And when those who were around him saw what would be, they said, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

But they were emphatic, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, having begun from Galilee as far as here.

And both Pilate and Herod became friends with each other on the same day, for they were formerly being at enmity toward themselves.

But they were relentless with loud voices demanding him to be crucified. And their voices and those of the chief priests prevailed.