And he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and his father's, and of the holy angels.

And, lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias:

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 a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him.

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

And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him.

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

And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father.

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.

But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.

Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us.

And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us.

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 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 Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God.

But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.

He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him that sent me.

All things are given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son, but the Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal him.

And, behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, to make trial of him, saying, Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?

And he said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou?

And he said unto him, Thou hast answered rightly: this do, and thou shalt live.

Then Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who, when they had both stripped him, and covered him with wounds, got off, leaving him half dead.

And it so fell out, that a certain priest went down that way, and seeing him, he kept the opposite side of the road.

And a Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road.

But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion,

and coming up to him, bound up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him.

And on the morrow, as he was departing, he took out of his purse two denarii, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take great care of him; and whatever farther expence may be incurred, when I return, I will repay thee.

Which then of these three do you suppose to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands?

And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.

And it came to pass, as they were travelling, that he entered into a certain village; and a woman, named Martha, received him into her house.

But Martha was hurrying about to provide a large entertainment, and coming up to him, she said, Lord, is it no concern to thee, that my sister hath left me to make the whole provision by myself? bid her therefore to assist me.

AND it came to pass, as he was in a certain place praying, when he had done, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.

And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and he shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves;

for a friend of mine is come to me off a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.

I tell you, though even he would not rise and give him because he is his friend; yet because of his importunity, roused up, he will give him as many as he needeth.

For every one who asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

For what father of you, if his son ask a loaf, will he give him a stone? or if a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

or if he ask also an egg, will he give him a scorpion?

If ye then, evil as ye are, know how to give good gifts to your children; how much more shall your Father, who is in heaven, give his Holy Spirit to those who ask him?

But others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven.

But when a stronger person than he coming, vanquisheth him, he takes away his suit of armour in which he confided, and distributes the spoils.

And it came to pass as he was speaking these words, a certain woman from among the multitude lift up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou hast sucked.

Then the multitudes thronging around him, he began to say, This is a wicked generation: it seeketh a sign, and no sign shall be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.

Now as he was speaking, a certain Pharisee invited him to dine with him; and going in with him, he sat down.

Then said the Lord unto him, Now ye Pharisees make the outside of the cup and of the dish clean, but your inward parts are full of extortion and wickedness.

Then one of the doctors of the law addressing him, said, Master, thus speaking, thou reproachest us also.

And as he was saying these things unto them, the scribes and Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to extort answers from him respecting many things;

laying snares for him, and seeking to catch hold of something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.

But I will point out to you, whom ye should fear: Fear him, who, after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him!

But I tell you, Every one who shall confess me before men, him will the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

And every one who shall utter a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but for him who hath blasphemed against the Holy Ghost, there shall be no forgiveness.

Then spake one of the multitude to him, Master, order my brother to divide the inheritance with me.

But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge and a divider among you?

But God said to him, Thou fool! this night shall they demand thy life from thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?

and ye like men, expecting their master, when he shall return from the marriage; that when he comes and knocks, they may instantly open the door for him.

Then said Peter unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable to us, or also for all?

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

the master of that servant will come in a day when he doth not expect him, and at an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and give him his portion with the unfaithful.

And that servant, who knew his master's will, and made no preparation for him, nor did according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes.

But he that knew it not, yet did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For of every one to whom much is given, much shall be required from him: and to whom men commit much, they will of him demand abundantly more.

For as thou art going with thy prosecutor to the magistrate, on the way endeavour to make up the matter with him; lest he drag thee before the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

NOW there were some present at that time who informed him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

He answering said to him, Sir, let it e'en remain this year, until that I dig around it, and spread some manure:

Then the Lord answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not every one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the manger, and lead him to water?

And when he had made this speech, all his opposers were covered with shame: and all the multitude rejoiced in all the glorious things which were done by him.

And a person said to him, Lord, are the saved few? And he said unto them,

The same day came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Depart, and begone from hence: for Herod will kill thee.

AND it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the principal Pharisees, to eat bread on the sabbath, that they were watchfully observant of him.

And, behold, there was a certain man who had a dropsy, before him.

And they said nothing. And he took him, and healed him, and sent him away;

and addressing them, said, Whose ass or ox is fallen into a pit, and doth he not immediately pull him out on the sabbath-day?

And they were unable to answer him in opposition to these things.

When thou art invited of any person to a marriage entertainment, recline not on the principal couch; lest a more honourable personage than thyself be invited by him;

and he that invited thee and him, coming say to thee, Yield this person the place; and so thou shalt begin with shame to go down to the lowest place.

Then said he also to the person who had invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, invite not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy relations, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also invite thee again, and a recompence be made to thee.

Then one of those who sat at table hearing these things, said to him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

And he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and invited many:

And they all began with one voice to frame excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must of necessity go and survey it: I pray thee hold me excused.

And great multitudes followed him about: and he turned, and spoke to them,

lest haply, after having laid the foundation, and being unable to finish it, all who look upon it begin to ridicule him,

Or what king, going forth to encounter another king in battle, doth not sit down first, and consult if he is able with ten thousand men to meet him who is coming against him with twenty thousand?

It is neither fit for the land, nor for manure; but they cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

THEN drew nigh unto him all the tax-farmers and the sinners to hear him.

And he went and connected himself with one of the citizens of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

And he eagerly longed to fill his belly with the charob berries which the swine did eat: and no person gave him [a morsel].

I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet at a considerable distance, his father discovered him, and was moved with compassion, and running, fell on his neck, and kissed him again and again.

Then said the son unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe, and clothe him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet:

And he said, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed for him the stall-fed steer, because he hath received him in health.

Then he was in great wrath, and would not enter the doors: therefore his father came out, and entreated him.

but no sooner is this son of thine come, who hath devoured thy substance with whores, than thou hast killed for him the stall-fed steer.

And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all my possessions are thine.

THEN said he also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he received an information against him, as having dissipated his treasures.

And calling him, he said to him, What is this report I hear of thee? give up the account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer in that office.