For this people's hearts are waxed gross. And their ears were dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed, lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their hearts, and should turn, that I might heal them.

"Verily I say unto you, that many prophets and perfect men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

Whosoever heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, there cometh the evil man, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. And this is he which was sown by the wayside.

But he that was sown in the stony ground, is he which heareth the word of God, and anon with joy receiveth it,

He that was sown among thorns, is he that heareth the word of God, but the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and so is he made unfruitful.

He which is sown in the good ground, is he, that heareth the word and understandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, and some thirtyfold."

But he said to them, 'The envious man hath done this.' Then the servants said unto him, 'Wilt thou then that we go and weed them out?'

But when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and it is a tree: so that the birds of the air come, and build in the branches of it."

to fulfill that which was spoken by the prophet saying, "I will open my mouth in similitudes, and will speak forth things which have been kept secret from the beginning of the world."

Then answered he and said to them, "He that soweth the good seed, is the son of man,

And the enemy that soweth them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world. And the reapers be the angels.

The son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that do offend, and all them which do iniquity,

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man findeth and hideth it: and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant, that seeketh good pearls,

which when he had found one precious pearl, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net cast into the sea, that gathereth of all kinds:

And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these similitudes, that he departed thence,

and came in to his own country, and taught them in their synagogues, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, "Whence cometh all this wisdom and power unto him?

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Wherefore he promised with an oath, that he would give her whatsoever she would ask.

When Jesus had heard that, he departed thence by ship into a desert place out of the way. And when the people had heard thereof, they followed him afoot out of their cities.

And Jesus went forth and saw much people: and his heart did melt upon them, and he healed of them those that were sick.

When even was come, his disciples came to him saying, "This is a desert place, and the day is spent, let the people depart that they may go in to the towns, and buy them victuals."

And they did all eat, and were sufficed. And they gathered up of the gobbets that remained twelve baskets full.

And they that ate were in number about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the son of God."

And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were sick,

and besought him, that they might touch the hem of his vesture only. And as many as touched it, were made whole.

For God commanded, saying, 'Honour thy father and mother,' and, 'He that curseth father or mother, shall suffer death.'

But ye say, 'Every man shall say to his father or mother: That which thou desirest of me to help thee with, is given God.'

And so shall he not honour his father or his mother. And thus have ye made, that the commandment of God is without effect, through your traditions.

That which goeth into the mouth, defileth not the man: but that which cometh out of the mouth, defileth the man."

Then came his disciples, and said unto him, "Perceivest thou not, how that the Pharisees are offended in hearing this saying?"

Perceive ye not, that whatsoever goeth in at the mouth, descendeth down into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?

Then Jesus answered, and said unto her, "O woman great is thy faith, be it to thee, even as thou desirest." And her daughter was made whole even at that same hour.

insomuch that the people wondered, to see the dumb speak, the maimed whole; and the halt to go, the blind to see. And they glorified the God of Israel.

And they did all eat, and were sufficed. And they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

And yet they that ate were four thousand men, beside women and children.

He answered and said unto them, "At even ye say, 'We shall have fair weather,' and that because the sky is red:

And in the morning, ye say, 'Today shall be foul weather,' and that because the sky is cloudy and red. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the fashion of the sky: and can ye not discern the signs of the times?

When Jesus understood that, he said unto them, "O ye of little faith, why are your minds cumbered because ye have brought no bread?

Why perceive ye not, then, that I spake not unto you of bread, when I said, 'Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?'"

Then understood they, how that he bade not them beware of the leaven of bread: but of the doctrine of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees.

When Jesus came into the coasts of the city which is called Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples saying, "Whom do men say that I, the son of man, am?"

They said, "Some say that thou art John Baptist, some Elijah, some Jeremiah, or one of the prophets."

He said unto them, "But whom say ye that I am?"

And Jesus answered, and said to him, "Happy art thou, Simon the son of Jonas, for flesh and blood hath not opened unto thee that, but my father which is in heaven.

And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter. And upon this rock, I will build my congregation: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Then he charged his disciples, that they should tell no man that he was Jesus Christ.

From that time forth, Jesus began to show unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders, and of the high priests, and of the scribes; and must be killed, and rise again the third day.

Verily I say unto you, some there be among them that here stand, which shall not taste of death, till they shall have seen the son of man come in his kingdom."

And when the disciples heard that, they fell on their faces, and were sore afraid.

And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, "See that ye tell the vision to no man, till the son of man be risen again from death."

And his disciples asked of him, saying, "Why then say the scribes, that Elijah must first come?"

And I say unto you, that Elijah is come already: And they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they lusted. In likewise shall also the son of man suffer of them."

Then the disciples perceived that he spake unto them of John Baptist.

And Jesus rebuked the devil, and he came out of him: and the child was healed even that same hour.

And when they were come to Capernaum, they that were wont to gather poll money, came to Peter and said, "Doth your Master pay tribute?"

Nevertheless, lest we should offend them, go to the sea and cast in thine angle, and take the fish that first cometh up: and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of twenty pence: that take, and pay for me and thee."

But whosoever offend one of these little ones, which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Woe be unto the world because of evil offenses! Howbeit, it cannot be avoided but that offenses shall be given. Nevertheless, woe be to the man, by whom the offense cometh.

See that ye despise not one of these little ones. For I say unto you, that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my father, which is in heaven.

Yea, and the son of man is come to save that which is lost.

How think ye? If a man have a hundred sheep, and one of them should be gone astray, doth he not leave ninety and nine in the mountains, and go and seek that one which is gone astray?

If it happen that he find him, verily I say unto you, He rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine, which went not astray.

Even so, it is not the will of your father in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

But if he hear thee not, then take yet with thee one or two, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses, all things may be established.

Again, I say unto you that if two of you shall agree, in earth, upon any manner thing, whatsoever they shall desire; it shall be given them of my father which is in heaven.

Whom, because he had nought to pay, his Master commanded him to be sold: and his wife, and his children, and all that he had; and payment to be made.

Then had the Lord pity on that servant, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

And the said servant went out and found one of his fellows, which owed him a hundred pence. And laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me that thou owest.'

When his other fellows saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their Lord all that had happened.

Then his Lord called him, and said unto him, 'O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou praydest me:

Was it not mete also, that thou shouldest have had compassion on thy fellow, even as I had pity on thee?'

And his Lord was wroth, and delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all that was due to him.

He answered, and said unto them, "Have ye not read, how that he which made man at the beginning, made them man and woman?

Wherefore now are they not twain, but one flesh. Let not man therefore put asunder, that which God hath coupled together."

He said unto them, "All men cannot away with that saying, save they to whom it is given.

There are chaste, which were so born out of their mother's belly. And there are chaste, which be made chaste of men. And there be chaste, which have made themselves chaste for the kingdom of heavens' sake. He that can take it, let him take it."

Then were brought to him young children, that he should put his hands on them and pray. And his disciples rebuked them.

And behold, one came, and said unto him, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"

He said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, and that is, God: But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."

And Jesus said unto him, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."

When the young man heard that saying, he went away mourning. For he had great possessions.

When his disciples heard that, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, "Who then can be saved?"

Many that are first, shall be last; and the last shall be first.

They said unto him, 'Because no man hath hired us'. He said to them, 'Go ye also into my vineyard, and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.'

Then came the first, supposing that they should receive more, and they like wise received every man a penny.

Take that which is thy duty, and go thy way. I will give unto this last, as much as to thee.

And he said unto her, "What wilt thou have?" She said unto him, "Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand in thy kingdom."

Jesus answered, and said, "Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of? And to be baptised with the baptism, that I shall be baptised with?" They answered to him, "That we are."

And he said unto them, "Ye shall drink of my cup, and shall be baptised with the baptism that I shall be baptised with. But to sit on my right hand, and on my left hand, is not mine to give you: but to them for whom it is prepared of my father."

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, "Ye know that the Lords of the gentiles have domination over them. And they that are great exercise power over them.

And behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried, saying, "Master, the son of David have mercy on us."

Then Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, "What will ye that I should do to you?"

They said unto him, "Master, that our eyes may be opened."

saying to them, "Go into the town that lieth over against you, and anon ye shall find an ass bound, and her colt with her: loose them and bring them unto me.

And if any man say ought unto you, say ye that your master hath need of them; and straight way he will let them go."

All this was done, to fulfill that which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

Moreover, the people that went before, and they also that came after, cried, saying, "Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest."