and James the [son] of Zebedee and John the brother of James (and he gave to them the name Boanerges, that is, "Sons of Thunder"),

that is, the sons of thunder) And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus,

And Judas Iscariot, the man that betrayed him.

And he went into a house. And the people came together again, so that they were not even able to take bread.

And when they that longed unto him heard of it, they went out to hold him. For they said, "He is too fervent."

And the scribes that came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and, By the prince of the demons casteth he out the demons.

If there is division in a kingdom, that kingdom will come to destruction;

And if there is division in a house, that house will come to destruction;

No man can enter into a strong man's house, and take away his goods, except he first bind that strong man and then spoil his house.

"Truly I say to you that all the sins and the blasphemies will be forgiven the sons of men, however much they blaspheme.

but he that blasphemeth the holy ghost shall never have forgiveness: but is in danger of eternal damnation."

This was said in reply to the charge that he had a foul spirit in him.

Someone in the large crowd that was sitting around Him said to Him, "Look, your mother and your brothers are outside looking for you."

And looking around in a circuit at those that were sitting around him, he says, Behold my mother and my brethren:

for he that does the will of God, he is my brother and sister and mother.

And again he was teaching by the seaside. And a very great number of people had come to him, so that he got into a boat on the sea and took his seat; and all the people were on the land by the seaside.

And it happened that while [he] was sowing, {some seed} fell on the side of the path, and the birds came and devoured it.

And some fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, so that it gave no fruit.

And some fell upon good ground: and did yield fruit that sprang and grew: and brought forth some thirty fold, some sixty fold, and some a hundred fold."

And he said, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked him of the similitude.

And he said unto them, "To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: But unto them that are without, shall all things be done in similitudes:

So that seeing they may see, and it will not be clear to them; and hearing it, they will not get the sense; for fear that they may be turned again to me and have forgiveness.

the sower is he that soweth the word.

And these are the ones beside the path where the word is sown, and whenever they hear [it], immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.

And likewise, they that are sown on the stony ground: which when they have heard the word, at once they receive it with gladness;

but they have no root in themselves, they do not last; the next thing is that when the word brings trouble or persecution, they are at once repelled.

And these are they that are sown among the thorns; which are such as hear the word of God,

but worry [over things] of the world, and the deceitfulness of material wealth, and the evil desires for other things entered their hearts and choked [the effectiveness of] 'the word,' so that it did not yield a crop [in their lives].

And those that were sown in good ground, are they that hear the word and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty fold some sixty fold, some a hundred fold."

And he said to them, "Surely a lamp is not brought so that it may be put under a bushel basket or under a bed, [is it]? [Is it] not so that it may be put on a lampstand?

For nothing is secret except so that it may be revealed, nor has become hidden except so that it will come to light.

And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear. With what measure ye mete, with the same shall it be measured unto you again. And unto you that hear, shall more be given.

He who has, to him will be given: and he who has not, from him will be taken even that which he has.

Again, he said, the state of the gospel is like that of the grain, which a man sows in his land:

then went to bed and got up the next day to find that the seed had sprouted and grown, yet he did not know how it happened.

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself, first the blade, then the ears, after that full corn in the ears.

And as soon as the fruit is brought forth, anon he thrusteth in the sickle because that harvest is come."

[It is] like a mustard seed that when sown on the ground, [although it] is the smallest of all the seeds that [are] on the ground,

But when it is planted, it comes up, and becomes taller than all the plants, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of heaven are able to take rest in its shade.

And on that day, when the evening had come, he said to them, Let us go over to the other side.

And a great storm of wind came up, and the waves came into the boat, so that the boat was now becoming full.

And he himself was in the back of the boat, sleeping on the cushion: and they, awaking him, said, Master, is it nothing to you that we are in danger of destruction?

and he said unto them, "Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?"

And their fear was great, and they said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea do his orders?

because that when he was often bound with fetters and chains, he plucked the chains asunder, and brake the fetters in pieces: Neither could any man tame him.

and cried with a loud voice and said, "What have I to do with thee, Jesus the son of the most highest God? I require thee in the name of God, that thou torment me not."

(For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of that man, you unclean spirit!")

And he was imploring him many [times] that he would not send them out of the region.

And they said to him, Send us into the pigs, so that we may go into them.

And He gave them permission to do it. So, the evil spirits went out of the man's body and entered the bodies of the [wild] hogs. The herd then rushed down the cliff into the lake. There were about two thousand that drowned in the lake.

And their herdsmen fled and reported [it] in the town and in the countryside, and they came to see what it was that had happened.

And they come to Jesus, and they see the possessed of demons sitting and clothed and sensible, him that had had the legion: and they were afraid.

And they that had seen it related to them how it had happened to the man possessed by demons, and concerning the swine.

And they began to pray him, that he would depart from their coasts.

And [as] he was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed began to implore him that he could go with him.

And he did not permit him, but said to him, "Go to your home to your [people] and tell them all that the Lord has done for you, and [that] he has had mercy on you."

And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him, and they were all astonished.

And made strong prayers to him, saying, My little daughter is near to death: it is my prayer that you will come and put your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and have life.

so Jesus went with him, attended by a great crowd, that press'd about him.

And she had endured many [things] under many physicians, and had spent {all that she had} and had received no [help] at all, but instead {became worse}.

For she said, That if I touch his garment, I shall be saved.

And straight away the fountain of her blood was stopped, and she had a feeling in her body that her disease had gone and she was well.

And straight away Jesus was conscious that power had gone out of him; and, turning to the people, he said, Who was touching my robe?

And he looked round about, for to see her that had done that thing.

And he said to her, "My daughter, it is your faith that has cured you. Go in peace and be free from your disease."

He yet speaking, they come from the ruler of the synagogue, saying, That thy daughter is dead: why yet dost thou importune the Teacher?

As soon as Jesus heard that word spoken, he said unto the ruler of the Synagogue, "Be not afraid, only believe."

And they came to the house of the ruler of the Synagogue; and he saw people running this way and that, and weeping and crying loudly.

And they derided him. But he, having put them all out, takes with him the father of the child, and the mother, and those that were with him, and enters in where the child was lying.

then taking her hand, he said to her, Talitha cumi, that is to say, damsel, arise, 'tis I command you.

And he gave them special orders that they were not to say anything of this; and he said that some food was to be given to her.

Jesus leaving that place, went into his own country, attended by his disciples.

And [when] the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard [him] were amazed, saying, "Where did this man [get] these [things]? And what [is] this wisdom that has been granted to this man, and the miracles such as these performed through his hands?

Is not this that carpenter: Mary's son, the brother of James, and Joseph and of Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?" And they were offended by the reason of him.

And Jesus said unto them, "A prophet is not despised but in his own country, and among his own kin, and among them that are of the same household."

And he was not able to do any miracle in that place except to lay his hands on a few sick [people] [and] heal [them].

And he marveled at their unbelief. And he went about by the towns that lay on every side, teaching.

And he said that they were to take nothing for their journey, but a stick only; no bread, no bag, no money in their pockets;

but should be shod with sandals. And that they should not put on two coats.

And he said to them, Wherever you go into a house, make that your resting-place till you go away.

And whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, [as you] go out from there, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them."

And they went out [and] proclaimed that [people] should repent.

and they cast out many devils. And they anointed many that were sick with oil and healed them.

King Herod heard of Him, for His name was now on everybody's lips, and people were saying that John the Baptist had risen from the dead, and that this was why such mighty powers were working in Him.

But others were saying that He was Elijah, and still others that He was a prophet like the prophets of old.

But Herod hearing thereof, said, This is that John whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.

For John said to Herod, That it is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.

And when a convenient day had come, that Herod on his birth-day made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief men of Galilee;

and the daughter of the same Herodias having come in, and danced, pleased Herod and those that were with him at table; and the king said to the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt and I will give it thee.

And he swore to her that he would give her whatever she asked him--up to half his kingdom.

And she came in quickly to the king, and said, My desire is that you give me straight away on a plate the head of John the Baptist.

And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.

And the king immediately sending forth a soldier of his guard, commanded that his head should be brought.

And the apostles regathered to Jesus and reported to him everything that they had done and that they had taught.

And he said unto them, "Come ye apart into the wilderness, and rest awhile." For there were many comers and goers, and that they had no leisure for so much as to eat.

and having come forth, Jesus saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion on them, that they were as sheep not having a shepherd, and he began to teach many things.

And already the hour being late, His disciples coming to Him, say, That it is a desert place, and the hour is already late:

Send them away, so that they may go into the country and small towns round about, and get some food for themselves.