But He turned about and looking on his disciples reproved Peter, saying, Get thee behind me Satan; for thou savourest not the things of God, but the things that be of men.

for he that would save his life, shall lose it; but he that would lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, shall save it.

For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

or what shall a man give as a ransom for his soul?

for whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, in this degenerate and sinful age, of him will the Son of man be also ashamed, when He cometh in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.

Then said Peter to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us make three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias:

for he knew not what to say, for they were sore afraid.

And it has often thrown him both into the fire and into the waters to destroy him. But if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us and help us.

for He was instructing his disciples, and told them, the Son of man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will put Him to death; and on the third day, after his being put to death, He will rise again.

But they held their peace; for they had been disputing with each other by the way who should be the greatest.

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no one, that worketh a miracle in my name, and can presently speak evil of me:

for he that is not against us, is for us.

For whosoever shall give you but a cup of water to drink, for my sake; because ye are Christ's, I assure you, he shall not lose his reward.

And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, that believe in me, to offend, it were better for him, if a milstone were laid upon his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

And if thy hand cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands, to go into hell, into the fire that will never be extinguished;

where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life lame, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the inextinguishable fire;

where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And if thine eye cause thee to offend, cast it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell-fire;

where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

For every one shall be as it were salted by fire, and every sacrifice shall be seasoned as with salt.

And the pharisees came to Him and asked Him, "if it were lawful for a man to put away his wife," tempting Him.

For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,

Which Jesus observing, was much displeased, and said to them, Let the children come to me; and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.

But he was sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus repeating it, saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them, that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

But Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.

or lands for my sake and the gospel's, but he shall receive an hundred-fold: now in this time indeed, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands with persecutions; but in the world to come life everlasting.

Then come to Him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying, Master, we desire that thou wouldest do for us what we shall request:

and He said to them, What do ye desire me to do for you?

but to sit on my right hand and on my left, is not mine to give, but for whom it is prepared.

For the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.

And Jesus said to him, What dost thou desire that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to Him, Lord, that I may recover my sight.

and seeing a fig-tree at a distance, with leaves, He went to see if He might find any thing upon it; and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves; (for the time of gathering figs was not yet come:) And Jesus spake and said unto it,

And He taught them, saying, Is it not written, my house shall be called an house of prayer for all nations? But ye have made it a den of thieves.

And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how to destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were struck with his doctrine.

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God: for verily I tell you,

but if we should say, from men --- they feared the people: (for they they all thought that John was a prophet indeed:)

And He began to speak unto them in parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and made a fence about it, and digged a place for the wine-fat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and travelled abroad.

And they sought to lay hands on Him, but they were afraid of the people; (for they knew that He spake the parable against them) and they left Him, and went away.

and these, when they came, said to Him, Master, we know that thou art a man of truth, and carest for no man; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to pay tribute to Cesar, or not? should we give, or should we not give?

In the resurrection therefore, when they rise again, whose wife shall be of them; for all the seven had her to wife?

For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels in heaven.

And the scribe said unto Him, Truly, Master, thou hast spoke exceeding well; for there is one God, and there is no other beside Him.

And Jesus seeing that he answered discreetly, said to him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no one dared any more to put questions to Him.

for David himself said by the holy Spirit, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

who devour widows houses, and for a shew of religion make long prayers: these shall receive the heavier judgement.

For they all have contributed out of their abundance: but she out of her penury hath given all that she had, even her whole living.

for many shall come in my name saying, I am the Christ, and shall deceive many.

And when ye hear of wars, and rumors of wars, be not troubled; for such things must happen; but the end will not be yet.

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and famines and troubles: these will be the beginnings of sorrows.

But look to yourselves; for they will deliver you up to councils, and synagogues: and ye shall be scourged, and set before governors and kings on my account, for a testimony against them.

But when they shall lead you to deliver you up, be not anxiously careful beforehand what ye shall speak, neither premeditate: but whatever shall be suggested to you at that very time, this speak: for it is not you that speak, but the holy Spirit.

And ye shall be hated by all men for my sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.

nor let him that is in the field return back for his clothes.

for in those days shall be such affliction as never was from the beginning of the world, unto this day, nor ever shall be.

And if the Lord did not shorten those days, none could escape: but for the sake of the elect, whom He hath chosen, He hath shortened those days.

for there shall rise up false Christs, and false prophets, who shall work signs and wonders, to seduce, if possible, even the elect.

And He will then send forth his messengers, and will gather his elect together from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of heaven.

Take heed therefore, watch and pray; for ye know not when the time is:

Watch ye therefore; for ye know not when the master of the house cometh: (in the evening, or at midnight, or at the cock-crowing, or in the morning:)

For it might have been sold for above three hundred pence, and given to the poor. And they inveighed against her.

She has done a kind office to me. For ye have the poor always with you, and may do them good, whenever ye will; but me ye have not always.

Verily I tell you, wheresoever this gospel is preached, through all the world, what she hath done shall also be told for a memorial of her.

And on the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the paschal lamb, his disciples said to Him, Where wouldst thou have us go and make preparation for thee to eat of the paschal lamb?

And he will shew you a large upper room ready prepared, there make preparation for us.

The Son of man is going indeed as it is written concerning Him; but wo to that man by whom He is betrayed; it had been good for him, if that man had never been born.

And He said unto them, This is an emblem of my blood the seal of the new covenant, which is to be shed for many:

And Jesus saith unto them, Ye will all of you be made to offend on my account this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered:

And when He returned, He found them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy; and they knew not what to say to Him.

And Peter followed Him at a distance, even into the palace of the high priest: and sat down among the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

Now the chief priests and all the council sought for evidence against Jesus, to put Him to death, and found none:

for many bare false witness against Him, and the evidences did not agree.

And a little after, they that stood by, said to Peter again, Thou art certainly one of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech is like theirs.

And the people clamoured and desired him to do as he always used to do for them.

(for he knew that the chief priests had delivered Him up to him out of envy:)

But Pilate wondered that He was dead already, and therefore calling for the centurion he asked him if He had been dead any time:

And they said to one another, Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the sepulchre?

(but when they looked up, they saw that the stone was rolled away,) for it was a very great one.

And they hasted out and fled from the sepulchre; for they were seized with trembling and amazement: neither said they any thing to any one; for they were afraid.

And they had no child, for Elisabeth was barren; and they were both far advanced in years.

And when Zacharias saw him, he was startled and struck with fear:

but the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias; for thy prayer is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John:

and he shall be a joy and transport to thee, yea, many shall rejoice on account of his birth; for he shall be great in the sight of the Lord,

And he shall go before Him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to prepare for the Lord a people well-disposed.

And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife far advanced in years.

And the people were waiting for Zacharias, and wondered at his staying so long in the temple:

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found favor with God:

and He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

for nothing is impossible with God.

for behold, as soon as the voice of thy salutation reached my ears, the child in my womb leaped for joy:

and blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a performance of the things that were told her from the Lord.

for He hath regarded the low estate of his handmaid:

for behold, from henceforth shall all generations call me blessed:

for He that is mighty hath done great things for me,

and his name is holy, and his mercy is on them that fear Him, unto all generations.

in remembrance of his mercy (even as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed,) for ever."

Now when Elisabeth's time for her delivery was fully come, she brought forth a son:

And he called for a writing-tablet, and wrote upon it, His name is John: and they all wondered.