One day He was teaching; and there were some Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was present for Him to perform healing.

And some men were carrying on a bed a man who was paralyzed; and they were trying to bring him in and to set him down in front of Him.

They were all struck with astonishment and began glorifying God; and they were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen remarkable things today.”

And Levi gave a big reception for Him in his house; and there was a great crowd of tax collectors and other people who were reclining at the table with them.

Now it happened that He was passing through some grainfields on a Sabbath; and His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating the grain.

And Jesus answering them said, “Have you not even read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him,

The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He healed on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him.

But He knew what they were thinking, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!” And he got up and came forward.

But they themselves were filled with rage, and discussed together what they might do to Jesus.

who had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were being cured.

And all the people were trying to touch Him, for power was coming from Him and healing them all.

Soon afterwards He went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.

At that very time He cured many people of diseases and afflictions and evil spirits; and He gave sight to many who were blind.

Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner.”

When they were unable to repay, he graciously forgave them both. So which of them will love him more?”

Those who were reclining at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this man who even forgives sins?”

Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him,

and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.

When a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable:

And His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd.

But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce gale of wind descended on the lake, and they began to be swamped and to be in danger.

And He said to them, “Where is your faith?” They were fearful and amazed, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him?”

They were imploring Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.

And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, for they were gripped with great fear; and He got into a boat and returned.

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.

And Jesus said, “Who is the one who touched Me?” And while they were all denying it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on You.”

Now they were all weeping and lamenting for her; but He said, “Stop weeping, for she has not died, but is asleep.”

Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.

But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to them about the kingdom of God and curing those who had need of healing.

(For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.”

And they all ate and were satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were picked up, twelve baskets full.

And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?”

And behold, two men were talking with Him; and they were Moses and Elijah,

who, appearing in glory, were speaking of His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

Now Peter and his companions had been overcome with sleep; but when they were fully awake, they saw His glory and the two men standing with Him.

And as these were leaving Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah”—not realizing what he was saying.

While he was saying this, a cloud formed and began to overshadow them; and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.

And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.But while everyone was marveling at all that He was doing, He said to His disciples,

But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.

But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem;

As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.”

Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.

And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute; when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the crowds were amazed.

Others, to test Him, were demanding of Him a sign from heaven.

As the crowds were increasing, He began to say, “This generation is a wicked generation; it seeks for a sign, and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah.

Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge; you yourselves did not enter, and you hindered those who were entering.”

Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, He began saying to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

“I have come to cast fire upon the earth; and how I wish it were already kindled!

Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate?

Or do you suppose that those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them were worse culprits than all the men who live in Jerusalem?

As He said this, all His opponents were being humiliated; and the entire crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things being done by Him.

It happened that when He went into the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees on the Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching Him closely.

When one of those who were reclining at the table with Him heard this, he said to Him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”

For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste of my dinner.’”

Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them,

Now all the tax collectors and the sinners were coming near Him to listen to Him.

And he would have gladly filled his stomach with the pods that the swine were eating, and no one was giving anything to him.

Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were scoffing at Him.

“The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John; since that time the gospel of the kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores.

It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.

He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?

When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed.

Then Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine—where are they?

they were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.

It was the same as happened in the days of Lot: they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building;

And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt:

And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them.

But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said.

Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.

So those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them.

As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

As He was going, they were spreading their coats on the road.

Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling,

And He was teaching daily in the temple; but the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men among the people were trying to destroy Him,

and they could not find anything that they might do, for all the people were hanging on to every word He said.

And they were unable to catch Him in a saying in the presence of the people; and being amazed at His answer, they became silent.

Now there were seven brothers; and the first took a wife and died childless;

And while all the people were listening, He said to the disciples,

And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said,

The chief priests and the scribes were seeking how they might put Him to death; for they were afraid of the people.

They were glad and agreed to give him money.

When those who were around Him saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, shall we strike with the sword?”

Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking Him and beating Him,

and they blindfolded Him and were asking Him, saying, “Prophesy, who is the one who hit You?”

And they were saying many other things against Him, blaspheming.

And the chief priests and the scribes were standing there, accusing Him vehemently.

But they were insistent, with loud voices asking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail.

And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he delivered Jesus to their will.

And following Him was a large crowd of the people, and of women who were mourning and lamenting Him.

Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him.

And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One.”

One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!”

And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing these things.

While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men suddenly stood near them in dazzling clothing;

and as the women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living One among the dead?

Now they were Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James; also the other women with them were telling these things to the apostles.