And they were both righteous before God, walking blameless in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren. And both were advanced in their days.

And all the multitude of the people were praying outside at the time of incense.

And as soon as the days of his service were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

And blessed is she who believes, for there shall be a perfecting of those things which were told her from the Lord.

And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and were calling it Zacharias, after his father's name.

And fear came on all who lived all around them. And all these things were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.

And while they were there, the days for her deliverance were fulfilled.

And in the same country there were shepherds living in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And lo, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they were grievously afraid.

And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, His name was called JESUS, the name called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

And when the days of her purification according to the Law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord

And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken by him.

And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

And seeing Him, they were amazed. And His mother said to Him, Child, why have you done so to us? Behold, your father and I have looked for you, greatly distressed.

And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts concerning John, lest perhaps he was the Christ,

And rolling up the book, returning it to the attendant, He sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on Him.

But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land.

And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the Syrian.

And hearing these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath.

And they were astonished at His doctrine, for His word was with authority.

And they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, What a word is this! For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.

And He saw two boats standing by the lake. But the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

And they signaled the partners, those in the other boat, to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they were sinking.

For he and all who were with him were astonished at the haul of fish which they had taken,

and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Do not fear, from now on you will be taking men alive.

But the word about Him spread even more. And great crowds were coming to hear, and to be healed from their infirmities by Him.

And it happened on one of the days, even He was teaching. And Pharisees and teachers of the Law were sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was there, for the curing of them.

And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, We saw wonderful things today.

And Levi made a great feast in his own house for Him. And there was a great company of tax-collectors and of others who were reclining with them.

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

how he went into the house of God and took the showbread, and ate (and also gave to those who were with him) which it is not lawful to eat, except for the priests alone?

And they were filled with madness, and talked with one another as to what they might do to Jesus.

And coming down with them, He stood on a level place. And a crowd of His disciples, and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon (who came to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases) were there;

also those tormented by unclean spirits; and they were healed.

And they who were sent, returning to the house, found the sick servant well.

And in the same hour He cured many of infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits. And He gave sight to many who were blind.

But seeing this, the Pharisee who had invited Him, spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, for she is a sinner.

And it happened afterwards, He traveled in every city and village, proclaiming and announcing the gospel of the kingdom of God. And the Twelve were with Him,

But as they sailed, He fell asleep. And a storm of wind came onto the lake. And they were being filled with water and were in jeopardy.

And coming out of the man, the demons entered into the pigs. And the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake and were choked.

And they went out to see what had been done. And they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had departed sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

And all the multitude of the neighborhood of the Gadarenes were seized with a great fear, and asked Him to depart from them. And entering into the boat, He returned.

And it happened when Jesus had returned, the people received Him. For they were all waiting for Him.

And all were weeping and bewailing her. But He said, Do not weep; she has not died, but sleeps.

And her parents were astonished. But He charged them to tell no one the thing that happened.

(For they were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, Make them recline by fifties in a company.

And they ate and were all filled. And there was taken up twelve hand baskets full of fragments of that left over to them.

And it happened as He was alone praying, the disciples were with Him. And He asked them, saying, Whom do the crowds say that I am?

And behold, two men talked with Him, who were Moses and Elijah,

But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep. But fully awakening, they saw His glory, and the two men who stood with Him.

And when the voice occurred, Jesus was found alone. And they were silent, and told no one in those days anything which they had seen.

And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But as all were marveling at all things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples,

And it happened as they were going in the way, one said to Him, Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.

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

And some were present at the same time reporting to Him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.

And answering, Jesus said to them, Do you suppose that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans because they suffered such things?

Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that they were sinners above all men who lived in Jerusalem?

And when He had said these things, all His adversaries were ashamed. And all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

And they were silent. And taking him, He healed him and let him go.

And He put forth a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose out the chief places, saying to them,

And he sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, Come, for all things are now ready.

For I say to you that none of these men who were invited shall taste of my supper.

The Law and the Prophets were until John. Since that time the kingdom of God is proclaimed, and everyone is pressing into it.

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck and he were cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not.

And seeing them, He said to them, Go show yourselves to the priests. And it happened, as they went, that they were cleansed.

And answering, Jesus said, Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

Were none found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?

They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark; and the flood came and destroyed them all.

And He spoke this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:

And they did not understand any of these things. And this saying was hidden from them, nor did they know the things which were spoken.

And they who were in front rebuked him that he should be quiet. But he cried so much the more, Son of David! Have mercy on me.

And going, those who were sent found as He had said to them.

And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why are you untying the colt?

And they could not find what they might do, for all the people were hanging on Him, listening.

And they could not take hold of His words before the people. And they marveled at His answer and were silent.

Therefore there were seven brothers. And the first took a wife and died without children.

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

And they were glad and they agreed to give him silver.

And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly. And His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee to this place.

And that same day Pilate and Herod became friends with one another, for before they were at enmity between themselves.

And a great multitude of people were following Him, and of women who also were bewailing and lamenting Him.

And two others, two criminals, were led with Him to be put to death.

And all those known to Him stood at a distance; and the women, those accompanying Him from Galilee, were seeing these things.

And also women were following, who were accompanying Him out of Galilee, who watched the tomb, and how His body was placed.

And as they were much perplexed about it, it happened that, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.

And as they were afraid, and bowed their faces down to the earth, they said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead?

But their eyes were held so that they could not know Him.

But we had trusted that He was the One who was about to redeem Israel. And besides all this, today is the third day since these things were done.

And they drew near the village where they were going. And He appeared to be going further.

And their eyes were opened, and they knew Him. And He became invisible to them.

But they were terrified and filled with fear, for they thought they saw a spirit.

And He said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and in the Prophets and in the Psalms about Me.

And they were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.