and Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon,

and after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begat Zorobabel,

So all the generations from Abraham to David [are] fourteen generations, and from David to the carrying away into Babylon fourteen generations, and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ fourteen generations.

saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the East, and are come to pay him homage.

And assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he enquired of them, where the Messiah should be born.

So having heard the king, they went on; and lo, the star, which they had seen in the East, had gone before them, till it came and stood over the place where the infant was.

And when they saw the star, they were exceedingly transported with joy.

Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for the infant to destroy it.

Then Herod, perceiving that he was treated delusively by the Magians, was greatly exasperated, and he sent and slew all the male infants, that were in Bethlehem, and in all its territories, from their entering their second year and all under it, according to the time, which he had accurately enquired from the Magians.

"A cry was heard at Ramah, lamentation, and wailing, and bitter moaning, Rachel weeping for her children, and will not be comforted, because they are no more."

saying, Arise, and take the little boy and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they who sought the life of the infant are dead.

and were baptized by him in Jordan, on making confession of their sins.

and think not to say in yourselves, We have Abraham for our father: for I say unto you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

And Jesus, after his baptism, came straight from the water: and lo! the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as it were a dove, and coming upon him:

And as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be fed to the full.

Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their's is the kingdom in heaven.

Blessed are ye, when they shall revile and persecute you, and lying, speak every thing evil against you for my sake.

Rejoice and exult; for plenteous is your reward in the heavens: for just so they persecuted the prophets who went before you.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt become insipid, with what can it be salted? it is of no farther use for any purpose, but to be cast out, and trodden under foot of men.

Ye are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid that is situated on an eminence.

Neither do men burn a lamp, and set it under a bushel, but on its stand; and it sheds light on all that are in the house.

Just so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in the heavens.

For I tell you assuredly, that till heaven and earth pass away, not one iota, or the smallest stroke of a letter, shall pass from the law, until all things shall be accomplished.

For I say unto you, That except your righteousness abounds more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

neither shalt thou swear by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black.

But let your discourse be, Yea, yea; No, no: for all addition to these is from the wicked one.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;

that ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he causeth his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and tendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

And if ye embrace your brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? do not even the publicans so?

Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.

TAKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, in order to catch their eye: for otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.

Be not ye therefore like them: for your Father knoweth of what things ye have need, before you ask him.

Thus then pray ye: Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

For if ye forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

but if ye forgive not to men their offences, neither will your Father forgive your offences.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where the rust and canker spoil, and where thieves dig through and steal:

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither rust nor canker spoil, and where thieves do not dig through and steal;

for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

No man can serve two masters: for he will either hate the one, and love the other; or he will adhere to the one, and disregard the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

For this cause I tell you, Be not anxious about your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life of more value than meat, and the body than raiment?

Look on the birds of the air: for they neither sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are you not of more value than they?

And why are ye anxious about clothing? Contemplate the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, nor spin:

Wherefore be under no anxiety, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, With what shall we be clothed?

(for after all these things the heathen seek:) and your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of them all.

Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Suffer me to take the mote off from thine eye: and behold there is a beam in thine own eye?

or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

If ye then, evil as ye are, know how to bestow good gifts on your children; how much more will your Father who is in heaven, bestow good things on those who ask him?

Enter in through the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and spacious the road, which leadeth to perdition, and they are many who enter that way:

because strait is the gate, and narrow the road, which leadeth to life, and they are but a few who find it.

Take heed then of false prophets, who come to you in the garb of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather a bunch of grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?

And it was so, that when Jesus had concluded all these sayings, the multitudes were exceedingly struck with his teaching:

And Jesus hearing him, marvelled, and said to those who were following, Verily I say unto you, not even in Israel have I found so great faith.

that it might be fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet, "Himself he took our infirmities, and bore our diseases."

And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where he can lay his head.

And his disciples coming, awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing!

And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then arising, he issued his mandate to the winds, and to the sea; and there was a great calm.

And lo! they brought him a paralytic stretched on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the paralytic, Be of good cheer, son; thy sins are forgiven thee.

And Jesus, seeing their thoughts, said, wherefore do ye imagine evil things in your hearts?

For which is the easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

But when the multitude saw it, they were astonished, and glorified God, who had given such power unto men.

And the Pharisees observing it, said to his disciples, How is this, that your Master eateth with publicans and sinners?

But Jesus hearing it, said unto them, They who are in the vigour of health have no need of the physician, but they who have illness.

Nor do they put new wine into old bottles: but if they do, the bottles burst, and the wine is spilt, and the bottles are destroyed: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

Then he touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly charged them, saying, Take care that no person know it.

And when they were coming out, behold, they brought unto him a man, dumb, a demoniac.

And beholding the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were fainting, and lying here and there, as sheep that had no shepherd.

Then said he to his disciples, The harvest indeed is abundant, but the labourers are few;

Now these are the names of the twelve apostles; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

but go rather to the sheep that are lost of the house of Israel.

Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

And into whatsoever city or village ye enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye depart.

and if the family shall be deserving, your peace shall come upon it: and if it be not deserving, your peace shall return to you.

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor attend to your discourses, go out of that house, or city, and shake off the dust of your feet.

But be on your guard against men: for they will deliver you up to the sanhedrim, and scourge you in their synagogues.

for it is not you who are speaking, but the Spirit of your Father which is speaking in you.

But when they shall persecute you in one city, flee unto another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not complete your circuit through the cities of Israel before the Son of man comes.

What I say unto you in the dark, publish in the light: and what ye hear whispered into the ear, proclaim upon the roofs.

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father.

But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.

Fear not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me.

and said unto him, Art thou he that cometh, or should we expect another?

The blind receive sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

And when they were gone, Jesus began to speak to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Lo! they who wear delicate garments are in the houses of kings.

and saying, We have piped to you, and ye have not danced; we have sung mournful ditties to you, and ye have not beat your breasts.

All things are delivered up to me by my Father: and no person knoweth the Son but the Father; neither knoweth any person the Father but the Son, and he to whom the Son is pleased to reveal him.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.

AT that time Jesus walked through corn-fields on a sabbath-day; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.