Learn then a parable from the fig-tree; when its branch is now tender, and the leaves shoot forth, ye know that summer is nigh:

just so ye, when ye behold these things, know that it is near, even at the gates.

But of that day and hour no man knoweth, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father alone.

For as they were in the days preceding the deluge, eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

And this observe, that if the master of the family had known in which watch of the night the thief would have come, he would have watched, and not have suffered him to break into his house.

Therefore be ye also prepared: for in an hour that ye think not, the Son of man cometh.

Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find thus occupied.

Verily I say unto you, that he will place him over all his substance.

But if that wicked servant say in his heart, My master will be a long while ere he comes;

the master of that servant will come in a day that he doth not expect him, and at an hour which he knoweth not.

For the case is like that of a man, who travelling abroad, called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods.

In the same manner also he that had the two, gained also himself two others.

But he that had received the one talent, went and digged a hole in the ground, and hid the silver of his master.

Then came also he that had received the two talents: and said, Sir, thou deliveredst to me two talents: lo! I have gained to them two other talents.

Then came also he that had received the one talent, and said, Sir, knowing thee, that thou art a severe man, reaping where thou hast not sowed, and gathering from whence thou hast not scattered:

Then his master answering said to him, Thou wicked and idle slave, thou knewest that I reap whence I had not sown, and gather where I had not scattered:

Take therefore from him the talent, and give it to him that hath the ten talents.

For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.

AND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,

Ye know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

And from that time he sought an opportunity to deliver him up to them.

Then on the first day of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

And as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

But he answering said, He that dippeth his hand with me into the dish, that man shall betray me.

The Son of man indeed is departing, as it is written of him: but wo to that man, by whom the Son of man is betrayed! well had it been for that man if he had never had a being.

for this is my blood, that [blood] of the new testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins.

And I tell you, That I will no more henceforth drink of this produce of the vine, until that day when I drink it with you, new, in the kingdom of my Father.

Jesus saith to him, I tell thee of a certainty, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

And he cometh to the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and he saith to Peter, Is it so, that ye have not strength to watch with me one hour?

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh weak.

Again the second time he went away, and prayed, saying, O my Father, If it be not possible, that this cup pass from me, but that I should drink it, thy will be done.

Arise, let us go: lo! he that betrayeth me approaches.

Now he that betrayed him had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: seize him.

Thinkest thou, that I cannot now entreat my Father, and he will give me more than twelve legions of angels?

But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and staves to apprehend me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid not hold upon me.

But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets should be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

Now the chief priests and elders and the whole sanhedrim, sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

But Jesus was silent. And the high-priest addressing him, said, I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou tell us, if thou art the Messiah, the Son of God.

saying, Prophesy to us, you Messiah, who it is that struck thee!

Then Judas who betrayed him, seeing that he was condemned, repenting, carried back the thirty silver pieces to the chief priests and the elders,

saying, I have sinned, in betraying innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.

Therefore is that field called, The field of blood unto this day.

Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty silver pieces, the price of him who had been estimated at that rate, whom they of the children of Israel did value:

And he made him no reply, no not to a single word: so that the governor marvelled exceedingly.

And they had at that time a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas.

Being therefore gathered around him, Pilate said to them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus called Messiah?

For he knew that out of envy they had delivered him up.

Then, as he was sitting on the tribunal, his wife sent a message to him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous person; for I have suffered much to-day in a dream on his account.

But the chief priests and elders persuaded the populace that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

The governor repeating the question, said to them, Which of the two will ye that I release unto you? They said Barabbas.

When Pilate saw that it was of no use to contend, but that rather a tumult was rising, he took water, and washed his hands before the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man: ye must answer for it.

Then having crucified him, they parted his garments, casting the lot: that it might be fulfilled, what was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and for my vesture they threw the lot.

and saying, Thou that canst pull down the temple, and build it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, descend from the cross.

But about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with an exceeding loud cry, saying, Eli! Eli! lama, sabacthani? that is, My God! my God! why hast thou forsaken me?

saying, Sir, we have reflected, that this deceiver, when yet alive, said, After three days I will rise again.

Command therefore that the sepulchre be made perfectly secure until the third day, lest his disciples coming by night, steal him, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead, so the last delusion would be worse than the first.

Then the angel addressing them, said to the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye are seeking Jesus who was crucified.

And go quickly, tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and, lo! he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

Then saith Jesus to them, Be not affrighted: go, tell my disciples that they go into Galilee, there shall they see me.

saying, Report, that his disciples coming by night stole him away, while you were asleep.

And they were all in astonishment, so that they questioned one another, saying, What is this? what is this new doctrine? that with authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him?

But when the evening was come, after the sun was set, they brought unto him all that had illnesses, and the demoniacs.

And he said unto them, Let us go into the neighbouring towns, that I may preach there also; for unto this purpose came I forth.

and said to him, Take care, that thou speak not a word to any man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy purification, what Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

But he going out, began to proclaim it much, and to publish abroad an account of it, so that he could no more openly come into the city; but was without in desert places; and they came to him from all parts of the country.

AND again he entered into Capernaum after some days: and it was heard, that he was in the house;

and immediately many collected round him, so that there was no room, not even at the door; and he spake the word to them.

And instantly Jesus knowing by his spirit, that they reasoned thus among each other, said to them, Why reason ye about these things in your hearts?

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority upon earth to forgive sins, he saith to the paralytic,

And he arose instantly, and taking up his couch, went out before them all; so that they were all astonished, and glorified God, saying, We never before saw any thing like this.

And the scribes and the Pharisees seeing him eat with publicans and sinners, said to his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?

And they watched him if he would cure him on the sabbath; that they might accuse him.

And he spoke to his disciples that a little boat should be ready for him, because of the crowd, lest they should press upon him:

for he healed many; insomuch, that they thronged in upon him, that they might touch him, as many as had afflictive diseases.

And he repeatedly charged them, that they should not make him known.

and James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and surnamed them Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder:

And the multitude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread.

Even if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand:

and if a family be divided against itself, that family cannot be established.

Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they may blaspheme:

For whosoever shall do the will of God, that person is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

AND again he began to teach by the sea side: and a vast multitude was assembled about him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the sea, and all the multitude was on the land close by the sea.

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

That seeing they may see, yet not perceive; and hearing may hear, yet not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins be forgiven them.

For there is nothing hid, but that it should be brought to light, nor is any thing concealed, but that it should come into open day.

And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with the measure ye mete, shall it be measured back to you; and something over shall be given to you that hear.

For to him that hath, there shall more be given to him; but he that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

And he said, The kingdom of heaven is of that kind, as if a man should cast seed into his field;

but when it is sown, it groweth up and becomes greater than all herbaceous plants, and produceth vast branches; so that the birds of the air may roost under the shadow of it.

And a great hurricane arose, and the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water:

and he was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are perishing?

And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have not confidence?

And they were filled with the most reverential awe, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

and crying with a loud voice, said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus thou Son of God most high? I adjure thee by God, that thou dost not send me to torment.

And he entreated him much that he would not send them out of the country.

and all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

And they came to Jesus, and saw the demoniac that had the legion, seated and clothed, and in his sound mind: and they were afraid.

And when he embarked on board the vessel, the demoniac besought him, that he might go with him.

and entreated him importunately, saying, My little daughter is at the last gasp; wilt thou come, and lay thy hands upon her, that she may recover, and she shall live.