Chapter 7
Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the
people, he entered into Capernaum
2 And a certain
centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
3 And when he heard
of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would
come and heal his servant.
4 And when they came
to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he
should do this
5 For he loveth our
nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.
6 Then Jesus went
with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent
friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself for I am not worthy
that thou shouldest enter under my roof
7 Wherefore neither
thought I myself worthy to come unto thee but say in a word, and my servant
shall be healed.
8 For I also am a man
set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he
goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he
doeth it.
9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled
at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say
unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
10 And they that were
sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.
11 And it came to
pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his
disciples went with him, and much people.
12 Now when he came
nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the
only son of his mother, and she was a widow and much people of the city was
with her.
13 And when the Lord
saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
14 And he came and
touched the bier and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I
say unto thee, Arise.
15 And he that was
dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
16 And there came a
fear on all and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among
us; and, That God hath visited his people.
17 And this rumour of
him went forth throughout all Judaea , and
throughout all the region round about.
18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them
to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist
hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for
another?
21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities
and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and
tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame
walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor
the gospel is preached.
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began
to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness
for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft
raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are
in kings' courts.
26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say
unto you, and much more than a prophet.
27 This is he, of
whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall
prepare thy way before thee.
28 For I say unto
you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than
John the Baptist but he that is least in the kingdom of God
29 And all the people
that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the
baptism of John.
30 But the Pharisees
and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized
of him.
31 And the Lord said,
Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they
like?
32 They are like unto
children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We
have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye
have not wept.
33 For John the
Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a
devil.
34 The Son of man is
come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a
winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!
35 But wisdom is
justified of all her children.
36 And one of the
Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's
house, and sat down to meat.
37 And, behold, a
woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in
the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
38 And stood at his
feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe
them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with
the ointment.
39 Now when the
Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This
man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this
is that toucheth him for she is a sinner.
40 And Jesus
answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith,
Master, say on.
41 There was a
certain creditor which had two debtors the one owed five hundred pence, and the
other fifty.
42 And when they had
nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them
will love him most?
43 Simon answered and
said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou
hast rightly judged.
44 And he turned to
the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine
house, thou gavest me no water for my feet but she hath washed my feet with
tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
45 Thou gavest me no
kiss but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
46 My head with oil
thou didst not anoint but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
47 Wherefore I say
unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much but to
whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
48 And he said unto
her, Thy sins are forgiven.
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within
themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?
50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
Chapter 8
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every
city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God
2 And certain women,
which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
3 And Joanna the wife
of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto
him of their substance.
4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come
to him out of every city, he spake by a
parable
5 A sower went out to
sow his seed and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden
down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
6 And some fell upon
a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked
moisture.
7 And some fell among
thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
8 And other fell on
good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said
these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this
parable be?
10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries
of the kingdom of
God
11 Now the parable is
this The seed is the word of God.
12 Those by the way
side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of
their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
13 They on the rock
are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no
root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14 And that which
fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are
choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to
perfection.
15 But that on the
good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word,
keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
16 No man, when he
hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed;
but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
17 For nothing is
secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not
be known and come abroad.
18 Take heed
therefore how ye hear for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken
even that which he seemeth to have.
19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could
not come at him for the press.
20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and
thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and
do it.
22 Now it came to
pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples and he said
unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched
forth.
23 But as they sailed
he fell asleep and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were
filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
24 And they came to
him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and
rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and they ceased, and there was a
calm.
25 And he said unto
them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to
another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and
water, and they obey him.
26 And they arrived
at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee .
27 And when he went
forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils
long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
28 When he saw Jesus,
he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I
to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me
not.
29 (For he had
commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had
caught him and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the
bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
30 And Jesus asked
him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion because many devils were
entered into him.
31 And they besought
him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
32 And there was
there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain and they besought him that
he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
33 Then went the
devils out of the man, and entered into the swine and the herd ran violently
down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.
34 When they that fed
them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the
country.
35 Then they went out
to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the
devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right
mind and they were afraid.
36 They also which
saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.
37 Then the whole
multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart
from them; for they were taken with great fear and he went up into the ship,
and returned back again.
38 Now the man out of
whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him but Jesus
sent him away, saying,
39 Return to thine
own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his
way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done
unto him.
40 And it came to
pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him for they
were all waiting for him.
41 And, behold, there
came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue and he fell down
at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house
42 For he had one only
daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the
people thronged him.
43 And a woman having
an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians,
neither could be healed of any,
44 Came behind him, and
touched the border of his garment and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
45 And Jesus said,
Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said,
Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched
me?
46 And Jesus said,
Somebody hath touched me for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
47 And when the woman
saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she
declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and
how she was healed immediately.
48 And he said unto
her, Daughter, be of good comfort thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
49 While he yet
spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him,
Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.
50 But when Jesus
heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not believe only, and she shall be made
whole.
51 And when he came
into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John,
and the father and the mother of the maiden.
52 And all wept, and
bewailed her but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
53 And they laughed
him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.
54 And he put them
all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.
55 And her spirit
came again, and she arose straightway and he commanded to give her meat.
56 And her parents
were astonished but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Chapter 9
Then he called his
twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils,
and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to
preach the kingdom
of God
3 And he said unto
them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread,
neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
4 And whatsoever
house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
5 And whosoever will
not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your
feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and
went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
7 Now Herod the
tetrarch heard of all that was done by him and he was perplexed, because that
it was said of some, that John was risen
from the dead;
8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that
one of the old prophets was risen again.
9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded but who is this, of
whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.
10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all
that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert
place belonging to the city called Bethsaida
11 And the people,
when they knew it, followed him and he received them, and spake unto them of
the kingdom of God
12 And when the day
began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude
away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and
get victuals for we are here in a desert place.
13 But he said unto them,
Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two
fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.
14 For they were
about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by
fifties in a company.
15 And they did so,
and made them all sit down.
16 Then he took the
five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and
brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
17 And they did eat,
and were all filled and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them
twelve baskets.
18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his
disciples were with him and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I
am?
19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say,
Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
20 He said unto them,
But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
21 And he straitly
charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;
22 Saying, The Son of
man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests
and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.
23 And he said to
them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his
cross daily, and follow me.
24 For whosoever will
save his life shall lose it but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the
same shall save it.
25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world,
and lose himself, or be cast away?
26 For whosoever
shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed,
when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy
angels.
27 But I tell you of
a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they
see the kingdom
of God
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and
went up into a mountain to pray.
29 And as he prayed,
the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and
glistering.
30 And, behold, there
talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias
31 Who appeared in
glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem
32 But Peter and they
that were with him were heavy with sleep and when they were awake, they saw his
glory, and the two men that stood with him.
33 And it came to
pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for
us to be here and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for
Moses, and one for Elias not knowing what he said.
34 While he thus
spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them and they feared as they
entered into the cloud.
35 And there came a
voice out of the cloud, saying, This is
my beloved Son hear him.
36 And when the voice
was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in
those days any of those things which they had seen.
37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were
come down from the hill, much people met him.
38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying,
Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son
for he is mine only child.
39 And, lo, a spirit
taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth
again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.
40 And I besought thy
disciples to cast him out; and they could not.
41 And Jesus
answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with
you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.
42 And as he was yet
a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean
spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.
43 And they were all
amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all
things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
44 Let these sayings
sink down into your ears for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands
of men.
45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from
them, that they perceived it not and they feared to ask him of that saying.
46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them
should be greatest.
47 And Jesus,
perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
48 And said unto them,
Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me and whosoever shall
receive me receiveth him that sent me for he that is least among you all, the
same shall be great.
49 And John answered
and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him,
because he followeth not with us.
50 And Jesus said
unto him, Forbid him not for he that is not against us is for us.
51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he
should be received up, he stedfastly set
his face to go to Jerusalem
52 And sent
messengers before his face and they went, and entered into a village of the
Samaritans, to make ready for him.
53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as
though he would go to Jerusalem .
54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they
said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and
consume them, even as Elias did?
55 But he turned, and
rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
56 For the Son of man
is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another
village.
57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a
certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
58 And Jesus said
unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man
hath not where to lay his head.
59 And he said unto
another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my
father.
60 Jesus said unto
him, Let the dead bury their dead but go thou and preach the kingdom of God
61 And another also
said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which
are at home at my house.
62 And Jesus said
unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit
for the kingdom
of God
Chapter 10
After these things
the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his
face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
2 Therefore said he
unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few pray ye
therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his
harvest.
3 Go your ways
behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
4 Carry neither
purse, nor scrip, nor shoes and salute no man by the way.
5 And into whatsoever
house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
6 And if the son of
peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it if not, it shall turn to you
again.
7 And in the same
house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give for the labourer is
worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
8 And into whatsoever
city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you
9 And heal the sick
that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God
10 But into
whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the
streets of the same, and say,
11 Even the very dust
of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you notwithstanding
be ye sure of this, that the kingdom
of God
12 But I say unto
you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
13 Woe unto thee,
Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida Tyre
and Sidon
14 But it shall be
more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
15 And thou, Capernaum
16 He that heareth
you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth
me despiseth him that sent me.
17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the
devils are subject unto us through thy name.
18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions,
and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject
unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
21 In that hour Jesus
rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed
them unto babes even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
22 All things are delivered
to me of my Father and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who
the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.
23 And he turned him
unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the
things that ye see
24 For I tell you,
that many prophets and kings 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.
25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him,
saying, Master, what shall I do to
inherit eternal life?
26 He said unto him,
What is written in the law? how readest thou?
27 And he answering
said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy
soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as
thyself.
28 And he said unto
him, Thou hast answered right this do, and thou shalt live.
29 But he, willing to
justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
30 And Jesus
answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell
among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and
departed, leaving him half dead.
31 And by chance
there came down a certain priest that way and when he saw him, he passed by on
the other side.
32 And likewise a
Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the
other side.
33 But a certain
Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was and when he saw him, he had
compassion on him,
34 And went to him,
and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast,
and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
35 And on the morrow
when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said
unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come
again, I will repay thee.
36 Which now of these
three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
37 And he said, He
that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a
certain village and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at
Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to
him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve
alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered
and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many
things
42 But one thing is
needful and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from
her.
Chapter 11
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain
place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to
pray, as John also taught his disciples.
2 And he said unto
them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
3 Give us day by day
our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our
sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not
into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight,
and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;
6 For a friend of
mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
7 And he from within
shall answer and say, Trouble me not the door is now shut, and my children are
with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
8 I say unto you,
Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of
his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye
shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
11 If a son shall ask
bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a
fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
12 Or if he shall ask
an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them
that ask him?
14 And he was casting
out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone
out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.
15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through beelzebub the chief of the devils.
16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from
heaven.
17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every
kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided
against a house falleth.
18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his
kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.
19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your
sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.
20 But if I with the
finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God
21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are
in peace
22 But when a
stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all
his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
23 He that is not
with me is against me and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.
24 When the unclean
spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and
finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
25 And when he
cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.
26 Then goeth he, and
taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in,
and dwell there and the last state of that man is worse than the first.
27 And it came to
pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her
voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps
which thou hast sucked.
28 But he said, Yea
rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he
began to say, This is an evil generation they seek a sign; and there shall no
sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas
the prophet.
30 For as Jonas was a
sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this
generation.
31 The queen of the
south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and
condemn them for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a
greater than Solomon is here.
32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this
generation, and shall condemn it for they repented at the preaching of Jonas;
and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
33 No man, when he
hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel,
but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
34 The light of the
body is the eye therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full
of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
35 Take heed
therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
36 If thy whole body
therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of
light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine
with him and he went in, and sat down to meat.
38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had
not first washed before dinner.
39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make
clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of
ravening and wickedness.
40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make
that which is within also?
41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue
and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God these ought
ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats
in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware
of them.
45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him,
Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade
men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens
with one of your fingers.
47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the
prophets, and your fathers killed them.
48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your
fathers for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.
49 Therefore also
said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of
them they shall slay and persecute
50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from
the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
51 From the blood of
Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the
temple verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of
knowledge ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye
hindered.
53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and
the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many
things
54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out
of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
Chapter 12
In the mean time,
when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch
that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of
all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 For there is
nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be
known.
3 Therefore
whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that
which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the
housetops.
4 And I say unto you
my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no
more that they can do.
5 But I will forewarn
you whom ye shall fear Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast
into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
6 Are not five
sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very
hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore ye are of more value
than many sparrows.
8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall
the Son of man also confess before the angels of God
9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels
of God.
10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be
forgiven him but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be
forgiven.
11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates,
and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye
shall say
12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to
say.
13 And one of the
company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the
inheritance with me.
14 And he said unto
him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
15 And he said unto
them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness for a man's life consisteth not in
the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
16 And he spake a
parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth
plentifully
17 And he thought
within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow
my fruits?
18 And he said, This
will I do I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow
all my fruits and my goods.
19 And I will say to
my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease,
eat, drink, and be merry.
20 But God said unto
him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee then whose shall
those things be, which thou hast provided?
21 So is he that
layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no
thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall
put on.
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
24 Consider the
ravens for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn;
and God feedeth them how much more are ye better than the fowls?
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his
stature one cubit?
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least,
why take ye thought for the rest?
27 Consider the
lilies how they grow they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that
Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
28 If then God so
clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the
oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
29 And seek not ye
what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30 For all these
things do the nations of the world seek after and your Father knoweth that ye
have need of these things.
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom
of God
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to
give you the kingdom.
33 Sell that ye have,
and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the
heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
36 And ye yourselves
like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding;
that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
37 Blessed are those
servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching verily I say unto
you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will
come forth and serve them.
38 And if he shall
come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed
are those servants.
39 And this know, that
if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would
have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
40 Be ye therefore
ready also for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this
parable unto us, or even to all?
42 And the Lord said,
Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler
over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so
doing.
44 Of a truth I say
unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
45 But and if that
servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat
the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that
servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he
is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with
the unbelievers.
47 And that servant,
which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to
his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
48 But he that knew
not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes.
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required and to whom
men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
49 I am come to send
fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
50 But I have a
baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
51 Suppose ye that I
am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division
52 For from
henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two
against three.
53 The father shall
be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against
the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against
her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise
out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will
be heat; and it cometh to pass.
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of
the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is
right?
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate,
as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him;
lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and
the officer cast thee into prison.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast
paid the very last mite.
Luke Chapter 7 to 12
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Day 29
Luke Chapter 13 to 24
Chapter 13
There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had
mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these
Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such
things?
3 I tell you, Nay
but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen,
upon whom the tower in Siloam
fell, and slew them, think ye that they
were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem
5 I tell you, Nay but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
6 He spake also this
parable; A certain man had a fig
tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found
none.
7 Then said he unto
the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on
this fig tree, and find none cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8 And he answering
said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it,
and dung it
9 And if it bear
fruit, well and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.
11 And, behold, there
was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed
together, and could in no wise lift up herself.
12 And when Jesus saw
her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine
infirmity.
13 And he laid his
hands on her and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation,
because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people,
There are six days in which men ought to work in them therefore come and be
healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite,
doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall,
and lead him away to watering?
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham,
whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on
the sabbath day?
17 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.
18 Then said he, Unto
what is the kingdom of God
19 It is like a grain
of mustard seed, which a man took,
and cast into his garden; and it grew,
and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God
21 It is like leaven,
which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
22 And he went
through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
24 Strive to enter in
at the
strait gate for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not
be able.
25 When once the
master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to
stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and
he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are
26 Then shall ye
begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in
our streets.
27 But he shall say,
I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of
iniquity.
28 There shall be
weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob,
and all the prophets, in the kingdom
of God
29 And they shall
come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south,
and shall sit down in the kingdom
of God
30 And, behold, there
are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.
31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying
unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence for Herod will kill thee.
32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold,
I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I
shall be perfected.
33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the
day following for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem .
34 O Jerusalem , Jerusalem , which killest
the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have
gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings,
and ye would not!
35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate and verily I
say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of
the Lord.
Chapter 14
And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the
chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.
2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had
the dropsy.
3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees,
saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed
him, and let him go;
5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass
or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the
sabbath day?
6 And they could not answer him again to these things.
7 And he put forth a
parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief
rooms; saying unto them,
8 When thou art
bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more
honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
9 And he that bade
thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with
shame to take the lowest room.
10 But when thou art
bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh,
he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher then shalt thou have worship in the
presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
11 For whosoever
exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be
exalted.
12 Then said he also
to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy
friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest
they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
13 But when thou
makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind
14 And thou shalt be
blessed; for they cannot recompense thee for thou shalt be recompensed at the
resurrection of the just.
15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things,
he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God
16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade
many
17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden,
Come; for all things are now ready.
18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said
unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it I
pray thee have me excused.
19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove
them I pray thee have me excused.
20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot
come.
21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the
master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the
streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed,
and the halt, and the blind.
22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and
yet there is room.
23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and
hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.
24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall
taste of my supper.
25 And there went
great multitudes with him and he turned, and said unto them,
26 If any man come to
me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren,
and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and
come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28 For which of you,
intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost,
whether he have sufficient to finish it?
29 Lest haply, after
he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it
begin to mock him,
30 Saying, This man
began to build, and was not able to finish.
31 Or what king, going to make war against another king,
sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to
meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he
sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
33 So likewise,
whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my
disciple.
34 Salt is good but
if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
35 It is neither fit
for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears
to hear, let him hear.
Chapter 15
Then drew near unto
him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees
and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
3 And he spake this
parable unto them, saying,
4 What man of you,
having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and
nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?
5 And when he hath
found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6 And when he cometh
home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice
with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.
7 I say unto you,
that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than
over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
8 Either what woman
having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle,
and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9 And when she hath
found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice
with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
10 Likewise, I say
unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner
that repenteth.
11 And he said, A
certain man had two sons
12 And the younger of
them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to
me. And he divided unto them his living.
13 And not many days
after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far
country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
14 And when he had
spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in
want.
15 And he went and
joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to
feed swine.
16 And he would fain
have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat and no man gave
unto him.
17 And when he came
to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough
and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
18 I will arise and
go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven,
and before thee,
19 And am no more
worthy to be called thy son make me as one of thy hired servants.
20 And he arose, and
came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him,
and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21 And the son said
unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no
more worthy to be called thy son.
22 But the father
said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a
ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet
23 And bring hither
the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry
24 For this my son
was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be
merry.
25 Now his elder son
was in the field and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and
dancing.
26 And he called one
of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
27 And he said unto
him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because
he hath received him safe and sound.
28 And he was angry,
and would not go in therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
29 And he answering
said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed
I at any time thy commandment and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might
make merry with my friends
30 But as soon as
this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast
killed for him the fatted calf.
31 And he said unto
him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
32 It was meet that
we should make merry, and be glad for this thy brother was dead, and is alive
again; and was lost, and is found.
Chapter 16
And he said also unto
his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same
was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
2 And he called him,
and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy
stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
3 Then the steward
said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the
stewardship I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
4 I am resolved what
to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into
their houses.
5 So he called every
one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest
thou unto my lord?
6 And he said, An
hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down
quickly, and write fifty.
7 Then said he to
another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat.
And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
8 And the lord
commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely for the children of
this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
9 And I say unto you,
Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye
fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much
and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
11 If therefore ye
have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust
the true riches?
12 And if ye have not
been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is
your own?
13 No servant can serve two masters for either he will hate the one,
and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye
cannot serve God and mammon.
14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all
these things and they derided him.
15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before
men; but God knoweth your hearts for that which is highly esteemed among men is
abomination in the sight of God.
16 The law and the prophets were until John since that time the kingdom of God
17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of
the law to fail.
18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth
adultery and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband
committeth adultery.
19 There was a certain
rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously
every day
20 And there was a
certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be
fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table moreover the dogs came
and licked his sores.
22 And it came to
pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom
the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he
lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in
his bosom.
24 And he cried and
said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the
tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this
flame.
25 But Abraham said,
Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and
likewise Lazarus evil things but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
26 And beside all
this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed so that they which would
pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come
from thence.
27 Then he said, I
pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house
28 For I have five
brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of
torment.
29 Abraham saith unto
him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
30 And he said, Nay,
father Abraham but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
31 And he said unto
him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded,
though one rose from the dead.
Chapter 17
Then said he unto the
disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come but woe unto him,
through whom they come!
2 It were better for
him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than
that he should offend one of these little ones.
3 Take heed to
yourselves If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4 And if he trespass
against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee,
saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
5 And the apostles
said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
6 And the Lord said,
If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this
sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea;
and it should obey you.
7 But which of you,
having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when
he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
8 And will not rather
say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me,
till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?
9 Doth he thank that
servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
10 So likewise ye,
when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are
unprofitable servants we have done that which was our duty to do.
11 And it came to pass, as
he went to Jerusalem , that he passed through the
midst of Samaria and Galilee .
12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers,
which stood afar off
13 And they lifted up
their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.
14 And when he saw
them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to
pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.
15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and
with a loud voice glorified God,
16 And fell down on
his face at his feet, giving him thanks and he was a Samaritan.
17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?
18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this
stranger.
19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way thy faith hath made thee
whole.
20 And when he was
demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom
of God should come, he answered them
and said, The kingdom of God
21 Neither shall they
say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold,
the kingdom of God
22 And he said unto
the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days
of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
23 And they shall say
to you, See here; or, see there go not after them, nor follow them.
24 For as the
lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the
other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
25 But first must he
suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
26 And as it was in
the days of Noe, so shall it be also
in the days of the Son of man.
27 They did eat, they
drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
and the flood came, and destroyed them all.
28 Likewise also as
it was in the days of Lot ;
they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
29 But the same day
that Lot went out of Sodom
30 Even thus shall it
be in the day when the Son of man is
revealed.
31 In that day, he
which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come
down to take it away and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return
back.
32 Remember Lot 's wife.
33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever
shall lose his life shall preserve it.
34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one
shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and
the other left.
36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other
left.
37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto
them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
Chapter 18
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to
pray, and not to faint;
2 Saying, There was
in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man
3 And there was a
widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4 And he would not
for a while but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor
regard man;
5 Yet because this
widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary
me.
6 And the Lord said,
Hear what the unjust judge saith.
7 And shall not God
avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long
with them?
8 I tell you that he
will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless
when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
9 And he spake this parable
unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and
despised others
10 Two men went up
into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood
and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men
are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in
the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican,
standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote
upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than
the other for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that
humbleth himself shall be exalted.
15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would
touch them but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus called
them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid
them not for of such is the kingdom of God
17 Verily I say unto
you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God
18 And a certain
ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
19 And Jesus said
unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
20 Thou knowest the
commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear
false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
21 And he said, All
these have I kept from my youth up.
22 Now when Jesus
heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing sell all that
thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven
and come, follow me.
23 And when he heard
this, he was very sorrowful for he was very rich.
24 And when Jesus saw
that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches
enter into the kingdom
of God
25 For it is easier
for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God
26 And they that
heard it said, Who then can be saved?
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible
with God.
28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
29 And he said unto
them, Verily I say unto you, There is no
man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for
the kingdom of God's sake,
30 Who shall not
receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem
32 For he shall be
delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and
spitted on
33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death and the third day
he shall rise again.
34 And they
understood none of these things and this saying was hid from them, neither knew
they the things which were spoken.
35 And it came to
pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho
36 And hearing the
multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
37 And they told him,
that Jesus of Nazareth
38 And he cried,
saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
39 And they which
went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace but he cried so much the
more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
40 And Jesus stood,
and commanded him to be brought unto him and when he was come near, he asked
him,
41 Saying, What wilt
thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight thy faith hath saved
thee.
43 And immediately he
received his sight, and followed him, glorifying
God and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
Chapter 19
And Jesus entered and passed
through Jericho
2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for
the press, because he was little of stature.
4 And he ran before,
and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him for he was to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came
to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make
haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
6 And he made haste,
and came down, and received him joyfully.
7 And when they saw
it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is
a sinner.
8 And Zacchaeus
stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the
poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore
him fourfold.
9 And Jesus said unto
him, This day is salvation come to this
house, forsomuch as he also is a son
of Abraham.
10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which
was lost.
11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a
parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem , and because they thought that the kingdom of God
12 He said therefore,
A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom,
and to return.
13 And he called his
ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I
come.
14 But his citizens
hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to
reign over us.
15 And it came to
pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded
these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he
might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16 Then came the
first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
17 And he said unto
him, Well, thou good servant because thou hast been faithful in a very little,
have thou authority over ten cities.
18 And the second
came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
19 And he said
likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
20 And another came,
saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin
21 For I feared thee,
because thou art an austere man thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and
reapest that thou didst not sow.
22 And he saith unto
him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou
knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping
that I did not sow
23 Wherefore then
gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required
mine own with usury?
24 And he said unto
them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten
pounds.
25 (And they said
unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
26 For I say unto
you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not,
even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
27 But those mine
enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay
them before me.
28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem
29 And it came to pass, when
he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of
Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
30 Saying, Go ye into
the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a
colt tied, whereon yet never man sat loose him, and bring him hither.
31 And if any man ask
you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath
need of him.
32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as
he had said unto them.
33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof
said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
34 And they said, The
Lord hath need of him.
35 And they brought
him to Jesus and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus
thereon.
36 And as he went,
they spread their clothes in the way.
37 And when he was
come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude
of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the
mighty works that they had seen;
38 Saying, Blessed be
the King that cometh in the name of the Lord peace in heaven, and glory in the
highest.
39 And some of the Pharisees
from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.
40 And he answered
and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the
stones would immediately cry out.
41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept
over it,
42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this
thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from
thine eyes.
43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies
shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on
every side,
44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children
within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because
thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.
45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them
that sold therein, and them that bought;
46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of
prayer but ye have made it a den of thieves.
47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests
and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,
48 And could not find what they might do for all the people
were very attentive to hear him.
Chapter 20
And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and
preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the
elders,
2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority
doest thou these things? or who is he
that gave thee this authority?
3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you
one thing; and answer me
4 The baptism of
John, was it from heaven, or of men?
5 And they reasoned
with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then
believed ye him not?
6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us
for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
8 And Jesus said unto
them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
9 Then began he to
speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it
forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
10 And at the season
he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of
the vineyard but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.
11 And again he sent
another servant and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent
him away empty.
12 And again he sent
a third and they wounded him also, and cast him out.
13 Then said the lord
of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son it may be they
will reverence him when they see him.
14 But when the
husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir
come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
15 So they cast him
out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the
vineyard do unto them?
16 He shall come and
destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they
heard it, they said, God forbid.
17 And he beheld them,
and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders
rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?
18 Whosoever shall
fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will
grind him to powder.
19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour
sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against
them.
20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should
feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they
might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou
sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but
teachest the way of God truly
22 Is it lawful for
us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no?
23 But he perceived
their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
24 Shew me a penny.
Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
25 And he said unto
them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God
the things which be God's.
26 And they could not
take hold of his words before the people and they marvelled at his answer, and
held their peace.
27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they
asked him,
28 Saying, Master,
Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die
without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto
his brother.
29 There were
therefore seven brethren and the first took a wife, and died without children.
30 And the second
took her to wife, and he died childless.
31 And the third took
her; and in like manner the seven also and they left no children, and died.
32 Last of all the
woman died also.
33 Therefore in the
resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.
34 And Jesus
answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in
marriage
35 But they which
shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in
marriage
36 Neither can they die any more for they are equal unto the angels;
and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the
bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and
the God of Jacob.
38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living for
all live unto him.
39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou
hast well said.
40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at
all.
41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is
David's son?
42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms,
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
44 David therefore
calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
45 Then in the
audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
46 Beware of the
scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets,
and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;
47 Which devour
widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers the same shall receive greater
damnation.
Chapter 21
And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts
into the treasury.
2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither
two mites.
3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor
widow hath cast in more than they all
4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the
offerings of God but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she
had.
5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with
goodly stones and gifts, he said,
6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which
there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
7 And they asked him,
saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be
when these things shall come to pass?
8 And he said, Take
heed that ye be not deceived for many shall come in my name, saying, I am
Christ; and the time draweth near go ye not therefore after them.
9 But when ye shall
hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified for these things must first come
to pass; but the end is not by and by.
10 Then said he unto
them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom
11 And great
earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and
fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
12 But before all
these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up
to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for
my name's sake.
13 And it shall turn
to you for a testimony.
14 Settle it therefore
in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer
15 For I will give
you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay
nor resist.
16 And ye shall be
betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of
you shall they cause to be put to death.
17 And ye shall be
hated of all men for my name's sake.
18 But there shall
not an hair of your head perish.
19 In your patience
possess ye your souls.
20 And when ye shall
see Jerusalem
21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains;
and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are
in the countries enter thereinto.
22 For these be the
days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
23 But woe unto them
that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall
be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
24 And they shall
fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations
and Jerusalem
25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the
stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the
waves roaring;
26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those
things which are coming on the earth for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power
and great glory.
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift
up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
30 When they now
shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at
hand.
31 So likewise ye,
when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God
32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all
be fulfilled.
33 Heaven and earth
shall pass away but my words shall not pass away.
34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be
overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so
that day come upon you unawares.
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of
the whole earth.
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy
to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son
of man.
37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he
went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple,
for to hear him.
Chapter 22
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief
priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the
people.
3 Then entered Satan
into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
4 And he went his
way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him
unto them.
5 And they were glad,
and covenanted to give him money.
6 And he promised,
and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.
7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat.
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into
the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him
into the house where he entereth in.
11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The
Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the
passover with my disciples?
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished there
make ready.
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them and
they made ready the passover.
14 And when the hour
was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
15 And he said unto
them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer
16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be
fulfilled in the kingdom
of God
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and
divide it among yourselves
18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until
the kingdom of God shall come.
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto
them, saying, This is my body which is given for you this do in remembrance of
me.
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new
testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
21 But, behold, the
hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22 And truly the Son
of man goeth, as it was determined but woe unto that man by whom he is
betrayed!
23 And they began to
enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them
should be accounted the greatest.
25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise
lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called
benefactors.
26 But ye shall not be so but he that is greatest among you,
let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he
that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that
serveth.
28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my
temptations.
29 And I appoint unto
you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
30 That ye may eat
and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve
tribes of Israel
31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as
wheat
32 But I have prayed
for thee, that thy faith fail not and when thou art converted, strengthen thy
brethren.
33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee,
both into prison, and to death.
34 And he said, I
tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt
thrice deny that thou knowest me.
35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and
scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse,
let him take it, and likewise his scrip and he that hath no sword, let him sell
his garment, and buy one.
37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be
accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors for the things
concerning me have an end.
38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he
said unto them, It is enough.
39 And he came out,
and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also
followed him.
40 And when he was at
the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
41 And he was
withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if
thou be willing, remove this cup from me nevertheless not my will, but thine,
be done.
43 And there appeared
an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
44 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.
45 And when he rose
up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for
sorrow,
46 And said unto
them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
47 And while he yet
spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve,
went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.
48 But Jesus said
unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
49 When they which
were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite
with the sword?
50 And one of them
smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
51 And Jesus answered
and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said
unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were
come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
53 When I was daily
with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me but this is your
hour, and the power of darkness.
54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the
high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the
hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and
earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not.
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou
art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I
am not.
59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently
affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him for he is a
Galilaean.
60 And Peter said, Man, I
know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter
remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock
crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the
face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?
65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against
him.
66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the
chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council,
saying,
67 Art thou the
Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe
68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me
go.
69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of
God.
70 Then said they
all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he
said unto them, Ye say that I am.
71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we
ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
Chapter 23
And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
2 And they began to
accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding
to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
3 And Pilate asked
him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou
sayest it.
4 Then said Pilate to
the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.
5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the
people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee
to this place.
6 When Pilate heard of Galilee ,
he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.
7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's
jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
8 And when Herod saw
Jesus, he was exceeding glad for he was desirous to see him of a long season,
because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle
done by him.
9 Then he questioned
with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.
10 And the chief
priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.
11 And Herod with his
men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous
robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
12 And the same day
Pilate and Herod were made friends together for before they were at enmity
between themselves.
13 And Pilate, when
he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people,
14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one
that perverteth the people and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have
found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him
15 No, nor yet Herod
for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
16 I will therefore
chastise him, and release him.
17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the
feast.)
18 And they cried out
all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas
19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for
murder, was cast into prison.)
20 Pilate therefore,
willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
21 But they cried,
saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
22 And he said unto
them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of
death in him I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.
23 And they were
instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices
of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
24 And Pilate gave
sentence that it should be as they required.
25 And he released
unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had
desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
26 And as they led
him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country,
and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
27 And there followed
him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented
him.
28 But Jesus turning
unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem
29 For, behold, the
days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the
wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.
30 Then shall they
begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
31 For if they do
these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
32 And there were
also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
33 And when they were
come to the place, which is called Calvary ,
there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the
other on the left.
34 Then said Jesus,
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his
raiment, and cast lots.
35 And the people
stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved
others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
36 And the soldiers
also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
37 And saying, If
thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
38 And a
superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and
Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39 And one of the
malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save
thyself and us.
40 But the other
answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the
same condemnation?
41 And we indeed
justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds but this man hath done
nothing amiss.
42 And he said unto
Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
43 And Jesus said
unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
44 And it was about
the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth
hour.
45 And the sun was
darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
46 And when Jesus had
cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit
and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
47 Now when the
centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a
righteous man.
48 And all the people
that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote
their breasts, and returned.
49 And all his
acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee ,
stood afar off, beholding these things.
50 And, behold, there
was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just
51 (The same had not
consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the
Jews who also himself waited for the kingdom
of God
52 This man went unto
Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
53 And he took it
down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in
stone, wherein never man before was laid.
54 And that day was
the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
55 And the women
also, which came with him from Galilee ,
followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
56 And they returned,
and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the
commandment.
Chapter 24
Now upon the first
day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre,
bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2 And they found the
stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3 And they entered
in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 And it came to pass,
as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in
shining garments
5 And as they were
afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek
ye the living among the dead?
6 He is not here, but
is risen remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee ,
7 Saying, The Son of
man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the
third day rise again.
8 And they remembered
his words,
9 And returned from
the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10 It was Mary
Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were
with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
11 And their words
seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
12 Then arose Peter,
and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid
by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to
pass.
13 And, behold, two
of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem
14 And they talked
together of all these things which had happened.
15 And it came to
pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near,
and went with them.
16 But their eyes
were holden that they should not know him.
17 And he said unto
them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as
ye walk, and are sad?
18 And the one of
them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger
in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in
these days?
19 And he said unto
them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth
20 And how the chief
priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have
crucified him.
21 But we trusted
that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel
22 Yea, and certain
women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the
sepulchre;
23 And when they
found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of
angels, which said that he was alive.
24 And certain of
them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the
women had said but him they saw not.
25 Then he said unto
them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken
26 Ought not Christ
to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
27 And beginning at
Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the
things concerning himself.
28 And they drew nigh
unto the village, whither they went and he made as though he would have gone
further.
29 But they
constrained him, saying, Abide with us for it is toward evening, and the day is
far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
30 And it came to
pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake,
and gave to them.
31 And their eyes
were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32 And they said one
to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the
way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
33 And they rose up
the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem
34 Saying, The Lord
is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
35 And they told what
things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
36 And as they thus
spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be
unto you.
37 But they were
terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto
them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
39 Behold my hands
and my feet, that it is I myself handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not
flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
40 And when he had
thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41 And while they yet
believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
42 And they gave him
a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it,
and did eat before them.
44 And he said unto
them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you,
that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and
in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
45 Then opened he
their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
46 And said unto
them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise
from the dead the third day
47 And that
repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all
nations, beginning at Jerusalem
48 And ye are
witnesses of these things.
49 And, behold, I
send the promise of my Father upon you but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem
50 And he led them
out as far as to Bethany
51 And it came to
pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into
heaven.
52 And they
worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem
53 And were
continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
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