Thematic Bible




Thematic Bible



Then came also the farmers of the taxes to be baptised, and they said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

Then Jesus dismissing the multitudes, went into a house; and his disciples came unto him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the zizane of the field.

But when they were alone, those who were about him with the twelve, asked him the meaning of the parable.

And when he was come into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.

And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first?


And in the house the disciples again asked him of this matter.

Tell us, when shall these things be? and what is the sign when all these things shall come to pass?

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 a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life?

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?


THEN six days after, Jesus taketh Peter, and James, and John his brother, and bringeth them into an exceeding high mountain apart. And he was transformed before them; and his face shone as the sun, and his garments were white as the light. And behold, there appeared to them, Moses and Elias talking with him. read more.
Then Peter addressing him, said to Jesus, Lord, It is well that we are here; if it please thee, we will make here three tents; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. And while he was yet speaking, behold, a luminous cloud overshadowed them; and lo! a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom is my delight; hear him! And the disciples hearing it, fell on their face, and were exceedingly affrighted. And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, be not affrighted. Then lifting up their eyes, they saw no person, but Jesus only. And when they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell no man the vision, until the Son of man is risen from the dead. And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then do the scribes affirm, that Elias must come first? Then Jesus answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things. But I say unto you, That Elias is already come, and they knew him not, but have done by him whatsoever they chose: even so also must the Son of man suffer by them. Then understood the disciples that he spake to them of John the Baptist.

And six days after Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John, only, and carrieth them up with him into an exceeding high mountain in great privacy; and was transfigured before them. His garments became glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon earth can whiten. And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they were conversing with Jesus. read more.
Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. For he knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted. And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. And instantly looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only. And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the Son of man should have arisen from the dead. And they caught at that word, considering among themselves what this rising from the dead could mean. And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first? Then he answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the Son of man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with contempt. But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.

And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray. And it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent. And, lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias: read more.
who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to accomplish at Jerusalem. 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 as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering into the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him. And when the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.