The New Testament of the King James Bible

:::verse number="1:1" The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. :::

:::verse number="1:2" Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; :::

:::verse number="1:3" And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; :::

:::verse number="1:4" And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; :::

:::verse number="1:5" And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; :::

:::verse number="1:6" And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; :::

:::verse number="1:7" And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; :::

:::verse number="1:8" And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; :::

:::verse number="1:9" And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; :::

:::verse number="1:10" And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; :::

:::verse number="1:11" And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: :::

:::verse number="1:12" And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; :::

:::verse number="1:13" And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; :::

:::verse number="1:14" And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; :::

:::verse number="1:15" And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; :::

:::verse number="1:16" And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:17" So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. :::

:::verse number="1:18" Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="1:19" Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. :::

:::verse number="1:20" But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="1:21" And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. :::

:::verse number="1:22" Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, :::

:::verse number="1:23" Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. :::

:::verse number="1:24" Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: :::

:::verse number="1:25" And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. :::

:::verse number="2:1" Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, :::

:::verse number="2:2" Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. :::

:::verse number="2:3" When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. :::

:::verse number="2:4" And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. :::

:::verse number="2:5" And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, :::

:::verse number="2:6" And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. :::

:::verse number="2:7" Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. :::

:::verse number="2:8" And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. :::

:::verse number="2:9" When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. :::

:::verse number="2:10" When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. :::

:::verse number="2:11" And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. :::

:::verse number="2:12" And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. :::

:::verse number="2:13" And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. :::

:::verse number="2:14" When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: :::

:::verse number="2:15" And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. :::

:::verse number="2:16" Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. :::

:::verse number="2:17" Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, :::

:::verse number="2:18" In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. :::

:::verse number="2:19" But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, :::

:::verse number="2:20" Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. :::

:::verse number="2:21" And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. :::

:::verse number="2:22" But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: :::

:::verse number="2:23" And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. :::

:::verse number="3:1" In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, :::

:::verse number="3:2" And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. :::

:::verse number="3:3" For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. :::

:::verse number="3:4" And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. :::

:::verse number="3:5" Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan, :::

:::verse number="3:6" And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. :::

:::verse number="3:7" But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? :::

:::verse number="3:8" Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: :::

:::verse number="3:9" And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. :::

:::verse number="3:10" And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. :::

:::verse number="3:11" I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: :::

:::verse number="3:12" Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. :::

:::verse number="3:13" Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. :::

:::verse number="3:14" But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? :::

:::verse number="3:15" And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. :::

:::verse number="3:16" And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting on him: :::

:::verse number="3:17" And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. :::

:::verse number="4:1" Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. :::

:::verse number="4:2" And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. :::

:::verse number="4:3" And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. :::

:::verse number="4:4" But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. :::

:::verse number="4:5" Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, :::

:::verse number="4:6" And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. :::

:::verse number="4:7" Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. :::

:::verse number="4:8" Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; :::

:::verse number="4:9" And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. :::

:::verse number="4:10" Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. :::

:::verse number="4:11" Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. :::

:::verse number="4:12" Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; :::

:::verse number="4:13" And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is on the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: :::

:::verse number="4:14" That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, :::

:::verse number="4:15" The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; :::

:::verse number="4:16" The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. :::

:::verse number="4:17" From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. :::

:::verse number="4:18" And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. :::

:::verse number="4:19" And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. :::

:::verse number="4:20" And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. :::

:::verse number="4:21" And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. :::

:::verse number="4:22" And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. :::

:::verse number="4:23" And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. :::

:::verse number="4:24" And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. :::

:::verse number="4:25" And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. :::

:::verse number="5:1" And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: :::

:::verse number="5:2" And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, :::

:::verse number="5:3" Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="5:4" Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. :::

:::verse number="5:5" Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. :::

:::verse number="5:6" Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. :::

:::verse number="5:7" Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. :::

:::verse number="5:8" Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. :::

:::verse number="5:9" Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. :::

:::verse number="5:10" Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="5:11" Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. :::

:::verse number="5:12" Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. :::

:::verse number="5:13" Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. :::

:::verse number="5:14" Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. :::

:::verse number="5:15" Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. :::

:::verse number="5:16" Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="5:17" Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. :::

:::verse number="5:18" For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="5:19" Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="5:20" For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="5:21" Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: :::

:::verse number="5:22" But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. :::

:::verse number="5:23" Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; :::

:::verse number="5:24" Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. :::

:::verse number="5:25" Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. :::

:::verse number="5:26" Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. :::

:::verse number="5:27" Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: :::

:::verse number="5:28" But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. :::

:::verse number="5:29" And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. :::

:::verse number="5:30" And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. :::

:::verse number="5:31" It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: :::

:::verse number="5:32" But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery. :::

:::verse number="5:33" Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: :::

:::verse number="5:34" But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: :::

:::verse number="5:35" Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. :::

:::verse number="5:36" Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. :::

:::verse number="5:37" But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. :::

:::verse number="5:38" Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: :::

:::verse number="5:39" But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. :::

:::verse number="5:40" And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. :::

:::verse number="5:41" And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. :::

:::verse number="5:42" Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. :::

:::verse number="5:43" Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. :::

:::verse number="5:44" But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; :::

:::verse number="5:45" That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. :::

:::verse number="5:46" For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? :::

:::verse number="5:47" And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? :::

:::verse number="5:48" Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. :::

:::verse number="6:1" Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="6:2" Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. :::

:::verse number="6:3" But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: :::

:::verse number="6:4" That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. :::

:::verse number="6:5" And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. :::

:::verse number="6:6" But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. :::

:::verse number="6:7" But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. :::

:::verse number="6:8" Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. :::

:::verse number="6:9" After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. :::

:::verse number="6:10" Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="6:11" Give us this day our daily bread. :::

:::verse number="6:12" And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. :::

:::verse number="6:13" And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. :::

:::verse number="6:14" For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: :::

:::verse number="6:15" But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. :::

:::verse number="6:16" Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. :::

:::verse number="6:17" But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; :::

:::verse number="6:18" That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. :::

:::verse number="6:19" Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: :::

:::verse number="6:20" But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: :::

:::verse number="6:21" For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. :::

:::verse number="6:22" The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. :::

:::verse number="6:23" But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness.

If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! :::

:::verse number="6:24" No man 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. :::

:::verse number="6:25" Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? :::

:::verse number="6:26" Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? :::

:::verse number="6:27" Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? :::

:::verse number="6:28" And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: :::

:::verse number="6:29" And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. :::

:::verse number="6:30" Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? :::

:::verse number="6:31" Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? :::

:::verse number="6:32" (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. :::

:::verse number="6:33" But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. :::

:::verse number="6:34" Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Judge not, that ye be not judged. :::

:::verse number="7:2" For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. :::

:::verse number="7:3" And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? :::

:::verse number="7:4" Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? :::

:::verse number="7:5" Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. :::

:::verse number="7:6" Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. :::

:::verse number="7:7" Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: :::

:::verse number="7:8" For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. :::

:::verse number="7:9" Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? :::

:::verse number="7:10" Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? :::

:::verse number="7:11" If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? :::

:::verse number="7:12" Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. :::

:::verse number="7:13" Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: :::

:::verse number="7:14" Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. :::

:::verse number="7:15" Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. :::

:::verse number="7:16" Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? :::

:::verse number="7:17" Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. :::

:::verse number="7:18" A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. :::

:::verse number="7:19" Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. :::

:::verse number="7:20" Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. :::

:::verse number="7:21" Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="7:22" Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? :::

:::verse number="7:23" And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. :::

:::verse number="7:24" Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house on a rock: :::

:::verse number="7:25" And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell not: for it was founded on a rock. :::

:::verse number="7:26" And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house on the sand: :::

:::verse number="7:27" And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. :::

:::verse number="7:28" And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: :::

:::verse number="7:29" For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. :::

:::verse number="8:1" When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. :::

:::verse number="8:2" And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. :::

:::verse number="8:3" And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. :::

:::verse number="8:4" And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. :::

:::verse number="8:5" And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, :::

:::verse number="8:6" And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. :::

:::verse number="8:7" And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. :::

:::verse number="8:8" The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. :::

:::verse number="8:9" For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. :::

:::verse number="8:10" When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. :::

:::verse number="8:11" And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="8:12" But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. :::

:::verse number="8:13" And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. :::

:::verse number="8:14" And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. :::

:::verse number="8:15" And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. :::

:::verse number="8:16" When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: :::

:::verse number="8:17" That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. :::

:::verse number="8:18" Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. :::

:::verse number="8:19" And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. :::

:::verse number="8:20" And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. :::

:::verse number="8:21" And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. :::

:::verse number="8:22" But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. :::

:::verse number="8:23" And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. :::

:::verse number="8:24" And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. :::

:::verse number="8:25" And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. :::

:::verse number="8:26" And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. :::

:::verse number="8:27" But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! :::

:::verse number="8:28" And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. :::

:::verse number="8:29" And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time? :::

:::verse number="8:30" And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. :::

:::verse number="8:31" So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. :::

:::verse number="8:32" And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters. :::

:::verse number="8:33" And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils. :::

:::verse number="8:34" And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts. :::

:::verse number="9:1" And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. :::

:::verse number="9:2" And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. :::

:::verse number="9:3" And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. :::

:::verse number="9:4" And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? :::

:::verse number="9:5" For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? :::

:::verse number="9:6" But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. :::

:::verse number="9:7" And he arose, and departed to his house. :::

:::verse number="9:8" But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. :::

:::verse number="9:9" And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. :::

:::verse number="9:10" And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. :::

:::verse number="9:11" And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? :::

:::verse number="9:12" But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. :::

:::verse number="9:13" But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. :::

:::verse number="9:14" Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? :::

:::verse number="9:15" And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast. :::

:::verse number="9:16" No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse. :::

:::verse number="9:17" Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. :::

:::verse number="9:18" While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand on her, and she shall live. :::

:::verse number="9:19" And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. :::

:::verse number="9:20" And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: :::

:::verse number="9:21" For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. :::

:::verse number="9:22" But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. :::

:::verse number="9:23" And when Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, :::

:::verse number="9:24" He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. :::

:::verse number="9:25" But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. :::

:::verse number="9:26" And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land. :::

:::verse number="9:27" And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. :::

:::verse number="9:28" And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. :::

:::verse number="9:29" Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. :::

:::verse number="9:30" And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. :::

:::verse number="9:31" But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country. :::

:::verse number="9:32" As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. :::

:::verse number="9:33" And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. :::

:::verse number="9:34" But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. :::

:::verse number="9:35" And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. :::

:::verse number="9:36" But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. :::

:::verse number="9:37" Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; :::

:::verse number="9:38" Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. :::

:::verse number="10:1" And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. :::

:::verse number="10:2" Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; :::

:::verse number="10:3" Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; :::

:::verse number="10:4" Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. :::

:::verse number="10:5" These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: :::

:::verse number="10:6" But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. :::

:::verse number="10:7" And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. :::

:::verse number="10:8" Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. :::

:::verse number="10:9" Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, :::

:::verse number="10:10" Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. :::

:::verse number="10:11" And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. :::

:::verse number="10:12" And when ye come into an house, salute it. :::

:::verse number="10:13" And if the house be worthy, let your peace come on it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. :::

:::verse number="10:14" And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. :::

:::verse number="10:15" Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. :::

:::verse number="10:16" Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. :::

:::verse number="10:17" But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; :::

:::verse number="10:18" And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="10:19" But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. :::

:::verse number="10:20" For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. :::

:::verse number="10:21" And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. :::

:::verse number="10:22" And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. :::

:::verse number="10:23" But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. :::

:::verse number="10:24" The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. :::

:::verse number="10:25" It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? :::

:::verse number="10:26" Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. :::

:::verse number="10:27" What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye on the housetops. :::

:::verse number="10:28" And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. :::

:::verse number="10:29" Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. :::

:::verse number="10:30" But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. :::

:::verse number="10:31" Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. :::

:::verse number="10:32" Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="10:33" But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="10:34" Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. :::

:::verse number="10:35" For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. :::

:::verse number="10:36" And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. :::

:::verse number="10:37" He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. :::

:::verse number="10:38" And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. :::

:::verse number="10:39" He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. :::

:::verse number="10:40" He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="10:41" He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. :::

:::verse number="10:42" And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. :::

:::verse number="11:1" And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. :::

:::verse number="11:2" Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, :::

:::verse number="11:3" And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? :::

:::verse number="11:4" Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: :::

:::verse number="11:5" The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. :::

:::verse number="11:6" And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. :::

:::verse number="11:7" And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? :::

:::verse number="11:8" But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. :::

:::verse number="11:9" But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. :::

:::verse number="11:10" For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. :::

:::verse number="11:11" Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. :::

:::verse number="11:12" And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. :::

:::verse number="11:13" For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. :::

:::verse number="11:14" And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. :::

:::verse number="11:15" He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. :::

:::verse number="11:16" But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, :::

:::verse number="11:17" And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. :::

:::verse number="11:18" For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. :::

:::verse number="11:19" The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. :::

:::verse number="11:20" Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: :::

:::verse number="11:21" Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. :::

:::verse number="11:22" But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. :::

:::verse number="11:23" And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. :::

:::verse number="11:24" But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. :::

:::verse number="11:25" At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. :::

:::verse number="11:26" Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. :::

:::verse number="11:27" All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. :::

:::verse number="11:28" Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. :::

:::verse number="11:29" Take my yoke on you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. :::

:::verse number="11:30" For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. :::

:::verse number="12:1" At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. :::

:::verse number="12:2" But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath day. :::

:::verse number="12:3" But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; :::

:::verse number="12:4" How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? :::

:::verse number="12:5" Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? :::

:::verse number="12:6" But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. :::

:::verse number="12:7" But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless. :::

:::verse number="12:8" For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day. :::

:::verse number="12:9" And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: :::

:::verse number="12:10" And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. :::

:::verse number="12:11" And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? :::

:::verse number="12:12" How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. :::

:::verse number="12:13" Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. :::

:::verse number="12:14" Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. :::

:::verse number="12:15" But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; :::

:::verse number="12:16" And charged them that they should not make him known: :::

:::verse number="12:17" That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, :::

:::verse number="12:18" Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit on him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="12:19" He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. :::

:::verse number="12:20" A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. :::

:::verse number="12:21" And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. :::

:::verse number="12:22" Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. :::

:::verse number="12:23" And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? :::

:::verse number="12:24" But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. :::

:::verse number="12:25" And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: :::

:::verse number="12:26" And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? :::

:::verse number="12:27" And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. :::

:::verse number="12:28" But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. :::

:::verse number="12:29" Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house. :::

:::verse number="12:30" He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. :::

:::verse number="12:31" Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. :::

:::verse number="12:32" And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. :::

:::verse number="12:33" Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. :::

:::verse number="12:34" O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. :::

:::verse number="12:35" A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. :::

:::verse number="12:36" But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. :::

:::verse number="12:37" For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. :::

:::verse number="12:38" Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. :::

:::verse number="12:39" But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: :::

:::verse number="12:40" For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. :::

:::verse number="12:41" The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. :::

:::verse number="12:42" The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. :::

:::verse number="12:43" When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. :::

:::verse number="12:44" Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. :::

:::verse number="12:45" Then goeth he, and taketh with himself 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. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. :::

:::verse number="12:46" While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. :::

:::verse number="12:47" Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. :::

:::verse number="12:48" But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? :::

:::verse number="12:49" And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! :::

:::verse number="12:50" For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. :::

:::verse number="13:1" The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. :::

:::verse number="13:2" And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. :::

:::verse number="13:3" And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; :::

:::verse number="13:4" And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: :::

:::verse number="13:5" Some fell on stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: :::

:::verse number="13:6" And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. :::

:::verse number="13:7" And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: :::

:::verse number="13:8" But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. :::

:::verse number="13:9" Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. :::

:::verse number="13:10" And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? :::

:::verse number="13:11" He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. :::

:::verse number="13:12" For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. :::

:::verse number="13:13" Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. :::

:::verse number="13:14" And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: :::

:::verse number="13:15" For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. :::

:::verse number="13:16" But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. :::

:::verse number="13:17" For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men 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. :::

:::verse number="13:18" Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. :::

:::verse number="13:19" When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. :::

:::verse number="13:20" But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; :::

:::verse number="13:21" Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. :::

:::verse number="13:22" He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. :::

:::verse number="13:23" But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. :::

:::verse number="13:24" Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: :::

:::verse number="13:25" But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. :::

:::verse number="13:26" But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. :::

:::verse number="13:27" So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? :::

:::verse number="13:28" He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? :::

:::verse number="13:29" But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. :::

:::verse number="13:30" Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. :::

:::verse number="13:31" Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: :::

:::verse number="13:32" Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. :::

:::verse number="13:33" Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. :::

:::verse number="13:34" All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: :::

:::verse number="13:35" That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. :::

:::verse number="13:36" Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. :::

:::verse number="13:37" He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; :::

:::verse number="13:38" The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; :::

:::verse number="13:39" The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. :::

:::verse number="13:40" As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. :::

:::verse number="13:41" The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; :::

:::verse number="13:42" And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. :::

:::verse number="13:43" Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. :::

:::verse number="13:44" Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. :::

:::verse number="13:45" Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: :::

:::verse number="13:46" Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. :::

:::verse number="13:47" Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: :::

:::verse number="13:48" Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. :::

:::verse number="13:49" So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, :::

:::verse number="13:50" And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. :::

:::verse number="13:51" Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. :::

:::verse number="13:52" Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. :::

:::verse number="13:53" And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence. :::

:::verse number="13:54" And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? :::

:::verse number="13:55" Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? :::

:::verse number="13:56" And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? :::

:::verse number="13:57" And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. :::

:::verse number="13:58" And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. :::

:::verse number="14:1" At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, :::

:::verse number="14:2" And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. :::

:::verse number="14:3" For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. :::

:::verse number="14:4" For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. :::

:::verse number="14:5" And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. :::

:::verse number="14:6" But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. :::

:::verse number="14:7" Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. :::

:::verse number="14:8" And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. :::

:::verse number="14:9" And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. :::

:::verse number="14:10" And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. :::

:::verse number="14:11" And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. :::

:::verse number="14:12" And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus. :::

:::verse number="14:13" When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. :::

:::verse number="14:14" And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. :::

:::verse number="14:15" And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. :::

:::verse number="14:16" But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. :::

:::verse number="14:17" And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. :::

:::verse number="14:18" He said, Bring them hither to me. :::

:::verse number="14:19" And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. :::

:::verse number="14:20" And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. :::

:::verse number="14:21" And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. :::

:::verse number="14:22" And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. :::

:::verse number="14:23" And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. :::

:::verse number="14:24" But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. :::

:::verse number="14:25" And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. :::

:::verse number="14:26" And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. :::

:::verse number="14:27" But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. :::

:::verse number="14:28" And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. :::

:::verse number="14:29" And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. :::

:::verse number="14:30" But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. :::

:::verse number="14:31" And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? :::

:::verse number="14:32" And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. :::

:::verse number="14:33" Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="14:34" And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. :::

:::verse number="14:35" And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased; :::

:::verse number="14:36" And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. :::

:::verse number="15:1" Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, :::

:::verse number="15:2" Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread. :::

:::verse number="15:3" But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? :::

:::verse number="15:4" For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death. :::

:::verse number="15:5" But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; :::

:::verse number="15:6" And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition. :::

:::verse number="15:7" Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, :::

:::verse number="15:8" This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. :::

:::verse number="15:9" But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. :::

:::verse number="15:10" And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: :::

:::verse number="15:11" Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. :::

:::verse number="15:12" Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? :::

:::verse number="15:13" But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. :::

:::verse number="15:14" Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. :::

:::verse number="15:15" Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. :::

:::verse number="15:16" And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? :::

:::verse number="15:17" Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? :::

:::verse number="15:18" But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. :::

:::verse number="15:19" For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: :::

:::verse number="15:20" These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man. :::

:::verse number="15:21" Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. :::

:::verse number="15:22" And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. :::

:::verse number="15:23" But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. :::

:::verse number="15:24" But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. :::

:::verse number="15:25" Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. :::

:::verse number="15:26" But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. :::

:::verse number="15:27" And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. :::

:::verse number="15:28" Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. :::

:::verse number="15:29" And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. :::

:::verse number="15:30" And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: :::

:::verse number="15:31" Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. :::

:::verse number="15:32" Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. :::

:::verse number="15:33" And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude? :::

:::verse number="15:34" And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes. :::

:::verse number="15:35" And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. :::

:::verse number="15:36" And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. :::

:::verse number="15:37" And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full. :::

:::verse number="15:38" And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children. :::

:::verse number="15:39" And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala. :::

:::verse number="16:1" The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. :::

:::verse number="16:2" He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. :::

:::verse number="16:3" And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? :::

:::verse number="16:4" A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. :::

:::verse number="16:5" And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. :::

:::verse number="16:6" Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. :::

:::verse number="16:7" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread. :::

:::verse number="16:8" Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? :::

:::verse number="16:9" Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? :::

:::verse number="16:10" Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? :::

:::verse number="16:11" How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? :::

:::verse number="16:12" Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. :::

:::verse number="16:13" When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? :::

:::verse number="16:14" And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. :::

:::verse number="16:15" He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? :::

:::verse number="16:16" And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. :::

:::verse number="16:17" And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="16:18" And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and on this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. :::

:::verse number="16:19" And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. :::

:::verse number="16:20" Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. :::

:::verse number="16:21" From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. :::

:::verse number="16:22" Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. :::

:::verse number="16:23" But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. :::

:::verse number="16:24" Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. :::

:::verse number="16:25" For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. :::

:::verse number="16:26" For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? :::

:::verse number="16:27" For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. :::

:::verse number="16:28" Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. :::

:::verse number="17:1" And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, :::

:::verse number="17:2" And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. :::

:::verse number="17:3" And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him. :::

:::verse number="17:4" Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. :::

:::verse number="17:5" While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. :::

:::verse number="17:6" And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid. :::

:::verse number="17:7" And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. :::

:::verse number="17:8" And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. :::

:::verse number="17:9" And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. :::

:::verse number="17:10" And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come? :::

:::verse number="17:11" And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things. :::

:::verse number="17:12" But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. :::

:::verse number="17:13" Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist. :::

:::verse number="17:14" And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, :::

:::verse number="17:15" Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. :::

:::verse number="17:16" And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. :::

:::verse number="17:17" Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. :::

:::verse number="17:18" And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour. :::

:::verse number="17:19" Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? :::

:::verse number="17:20" And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. :::

:::verse number="17:21" Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. :::

:::verse number="17:22" And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: :::

:::verse number="17:23" And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again.

And they were exceeding sorry. :::

:::verse number="17:24" And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? :::

:::verse number="17:25" He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? :::

:::verse number="17:26" Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. :::

:::verse number="17:27" Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. :::

:::verse number="18:1" At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? :::

:::verse number="18:2" And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, :::

:::verse number="18:3" And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="18:4" Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="18:5" And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. :::

:::verse number="18:6" But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. :::

:::verse number="18:7" Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! :::

:::verse number="18:8" Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. :::

:::verse number="18:9" And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. :::

:::verse number="18:10" Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="18:11" For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. :::

:::verse number="18:12" How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? :::

:::verse number="18:13" And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. :::

:::verse number="18:14" Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. :::

:::verse number="18:15" Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. :::

:::verse number="18:16" But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. :::

:::verse number="18:17" And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. :::

:::verse number="18:18" Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. :::

:::verse number="18:19" Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="18:20" For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. :::

:::verse number="18:21" Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? :::

:::verse number="18:22" Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. :::

:::verse number="18:23" Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. :::

:::verse number="18:24" And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. :::

:::verse number="18:25" But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. :::

:::verse number="18:26" The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. :::

:::verse number="18:27" Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. :::

:::verse number="18:28" But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. :::

:::verse number="18:29" And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. :::

:::verse number="18:30" And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. :::

:::verse number="18:31" So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. :::

:::verse number="18:32" Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: :::

:::verse number="18:33" Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? :::

:::verse number="18:34" And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. :::

:::verse number="18:35" So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. :::

:::verse number="19:1" And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; :::

:::verse number="19:2" And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. :::

:::verse number="19:3" The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? :::

:::verse number="19:4" And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, :::

:::verse number="19:5" And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? :::

:::verse number="19:6" Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. :::

:::verse number="19:7" They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? :::

:::verse number="19:8" He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. :::

:::verse number="19:9" And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. :::

:::verse number="19:10" His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. :::

:::verse number="19:11" But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. :::

:::verse number="19:12" For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. :::

:::verse number="19:13" Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. :::

:::verse number="19:14" But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="19:15" And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. :::

:::verse number="19:16" And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? :::

:::verse number="19:17" And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. :::

:::verse number="19:18" He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, :::

:::verse number="19:19" Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. :::

:::verse number="19:20" The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? :::

:::verse number="19:21" Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. :::

:::verse number="19:22" But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. :::

:::verse number="19:23" Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. :::

:::verse number="19:24" And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="19:25" When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? :::

:::verse number="19:26" But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. :::

:::verse number="19:27" Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? :::

:::verse number="19:28" And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. :::

:::verse number="19:29" And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. :::

:::verse number="19:30" But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. :::

:::verse number="20:1" For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. :::

:::verse number="20:2" And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. :::

:::verse number="20:3" And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, :::

:::verse number="20:4" And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way. :::

:::verse number="20:5" Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. :::

:::verse number="20:6" And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? :::

:::verse number="20:7" They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. :::

:::verse number="20:8" So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. :::

:::verse number="20:9" And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. :::

:::verse number="20:10" But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny. :::

:::verse number="20:11" And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, :::

:::verse number="20:12" Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. :::

:::verse number="20:13" But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? :::

:::verse number="20:14" Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. :::

:::verse number="20:15" Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? :::

:::verse number="20:16" So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. :::

:::verse number="20:17" And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, :::

:::verse number="20:18" Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, :::

:::verse number="20:19" And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again. :::

:::verse number="20:20" Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. :::

:::verse number="20:21" And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom. :::

:::verse number="20:22" But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. :::

:::verse number="20:23" And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. :::

:::verse number="20:24" And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. :::

:::verse number="20:25" But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority on them. :::

:::verse number="20:26" But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; :::

:::verse number="20:27" And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: :::

:::verse number="20:28" Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. :::

:::verse number="20:29" And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. :::

:::verse number="20:30" And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. :::

:::verse number="20:31" And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. :::

:::verse number="20:32" And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? :::

:::verse number="20:33" They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. :::

:::verse number="20:34" So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. :::

:::verse number="21:1" And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, :::

:::verse number="21:2" Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. :::

:::verse number="21:3" And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. :::

:::verse number="21:4" All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, :::

:::verse number="21:5" Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting on an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. :::

:::verse number="21:6" And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, :::

:::verse number="21:7" And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. :::

:::verse number="21:8" And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. :::

:::verse number="21:9" And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. :::

:::verse number="21:10" And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? :::

:::verse number="21:11" And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. :::

:::verse number="21:12" And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, :::

:::verse number="21:13" And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. :::

:::verse number="21:14" And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them. :::

:::verse number="21:15" And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were sore displeased, :::

:::verse number="21:16" And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? :::

:::verse number="21:17" And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. :::

:::verse number="21:18" Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. :::

:::verse number="21:19" And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. :::

:::verse number="21:20" And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! :::

:::verse number="21:21" Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. :::

:::verse number="21:22" And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. :::

:::verse number="21:23" And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? :::

:::verse number="21:24" And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. :::

:::verse number="21:25" The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? :::

:::verse number="21:26" But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. :::

:::verse number="21:27" And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. :::

:::verse number="21:28" But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. :::

:::verse number="21:29" He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. :::

:::verse number="21:30" And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. :::

:::verse number="21:31" Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. :::

:::verse number="21:32" For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. :::

:::verse number="21:33" Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country: :::

:::verse number="21:34" And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. :::

:::verse number="21:35" And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. :::

:::verse number="21:36" Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. :::

:::verse number="21:37" But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. :::

:::verse number="21:38" But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. :::

:::verse number="21:39" And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. :::

:::verse number="21:40" When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? :::

:::verse number="21:41" They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. :::

:::verse number="21:42" Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? :::

:::verse number="21:43" Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. :::

:::verse number="21:44" And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. :::

:::verse number="21:45" And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. :::

:::verse number="21:46" But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet. :::

:::verse number="22:1" And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, :::

:::verse number="22:2" The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, :::

:::verse number="22:3" And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. :::

:::verse number="22:4" Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. :::

:::verse number="22:5" But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: :::

:::verse number="22:6" And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. :::

:::verse number="22:7" But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. :::

:::verse number="22:8" Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. :::

:::verse number="22:9" Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. :::

:::verse number="22:10" So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. :::

:::verse number="22:11" And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: :::

:::verse number="22:12" And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. :::

:::verse number="22:13" Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. :::

:::verse number="22:14" For many are called, but few are chosen. :::

:::verse number="22:15" Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. :::

:::verse number="22:16" And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. :::

:::verse number="22:17" Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? :::

:::verse number="22:18" But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? :::

:::verse number="22:19" Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. :::

:::verse number="22:20" And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? :::

:::verse number="22:21" They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. :::

:::verse number="22:22" When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way. :::

:::verse number="22:23" The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, :::

:::verse number="22:24" Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. :::

:::verse number="22:25" Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: :::

:::verse number="22:26" Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh. :::

:::verse number="22:27" And last of all the woman died also. :::

:::verse number="22:28" Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. :::

:::verse number="22:29" Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. :::

:::verse number="22:30" For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. :::

:::verse number="22:31" But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, :::

:::verse number="22:32" I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. :::

:::verse number="22:33" And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine. :::

:::verse number="22:34" But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. :::

:::verse number="22:35" Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, :::

:::verse number="22:36" Master, which is the great commandment in the law? :::

:::verse number="22:37" Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. :::

:::verse number="22:38" This is the first and great commandment. :::

:::verse number="22:39" And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. :::

:::verse number="22:40" On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. :::

:::verse number="22:41" While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, :::

:::verse number="22:42" Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. :::

:::verse number="22:43" He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, :::

:::verse number="22:44" The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? :::

:::verse number="22:45" If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? :::

:::verse number="22:46" And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. :::

:::verse number="23:1" Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, :::

:::verse number="23:2" Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: :::

:::verse number="23:3" All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. :::

:::verse number="23:4" For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. :::

:::verse number="23:5" But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments, :::

:::verse number="23:6" And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, :::

:::verse number="23:7" And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. :::

:::verse number="23:8" But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. :::

:::verse number="23:9" And call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="23:10" Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. :::

:::verse number="23:11" But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. :::

:::verse number="23:12" And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. :::

:::verse number="23:13" But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. :::

:::verse number="23:14" Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. :::

:::verse number="23:15" Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves. :::

:::verse number="23:16" Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! :::

:::verse number="23:17" Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? :::

:::verse number="23:18" And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is on it, he is guilty. :::

:::verse number="23:19" Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? :::

:::verse number="23:20" Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. :::

:::verse number="23:21" And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. :::

:::verse number="23:22" And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. :::

:::verse number="23:23" Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. :::

:::verse number="23:24" Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. :::

:::verse number="23:25" Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. :::

:::verse number="23:26" Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. :::

:::verse number="23:27" Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. :::

:::verse number="23:28" Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. :::

:::verse number="23:29" Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, :::

:::verse number="23:30" And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. :::

:::verse number="23:31" Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. :::

:::verse number="23:32" Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. :::

:::verse number="23:33" Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? :::

:::verse number="23:34" Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: :::

:::verse number="23:35" That on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. :::

:::verse number="23:36" Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come on this generation. :::

:::verse number="23:37" O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! :::

:::verse number="23:38" Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. :::

:::verse number="23:39" For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="24:1" And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. :::

:::verse number="24:2" And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down. :::

:::verse number="24:3" And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? :::

:::verse number="24:4" And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. :::

:::verse number="24:5" For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. :::

:::verse number="24:6" And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. :::

:::verse number="24:7" For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. :::

:::verse number="24:8" All these are the beginning of sorrows. :::

:::verse number="24:9" Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. :::

:::verse number="24:10" And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. :::

:::verse number="24:11" And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. :::

:::verse number="24:12" And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. :::

:::verse number="24:13" But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. :::

:::verse number="24:14" And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. :::

:::verse number="24:15" When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) :::

:::verse number="24:16" Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: :::

:::verse number="24:17" Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: :::

:::verse number="24:18" Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. :::

:::verse number="24:19" And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! :::

:::verse number="24:20" But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: :::

:::verse number="24:21" For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. :::

:::verse number="24:22" And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. :::

:::verse number="24:23" Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. :::

:::verse number="24:24" For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. :::

:::verse number="24:25" Behold, I have told you before. :::

:::verse number="24:26" Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. :::

:::verse number="24:27" For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. :::

:::verse number="24:28" For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. :::

:::verse number="24:29" Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: :::

:::verse number="24:30" And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. :::

:::verse number="24:31" And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. :::

:::verse number="24:32" Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: :::

:::verse number="24:33" So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. :::

:::verse number="24:34" Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="24:35" Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. :::

:::verse number="24:36" But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. :::

:::verse number="24:37" But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. :::

:::verse number="24:38" For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, :::

:::verse number="24:39" And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. :::

:::verse number="24:40" Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. :::

:::verse number="24:41" Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. :::

:::verse number="24:42" Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. :::

:::verse number="24:43" But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. :::

:::verse number="24:44" Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. :::

:::verse number="24:45" Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? :::

:::verse number="24:46" Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. :::

:::verse number="24:47" Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. :::

:::verse number="24:48" But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; :::

:::verse number="24:49" And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; :::

:::verse number="24:50" The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, :::

:::verse number="24:51" And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. :::

:::verse number="25:1" Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. :::

:::verse number="25:2" And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. :::

:::verse number="25:3" They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: :::

:::verse number="25:4" But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. :::

:::verse number="25:5" While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. :::

:::verse number="25:6" And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. :::

:::verse number="25:7" Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. :::

:::verse number="25:8" And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. :::

:::verse number="25:9" But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. :::

:::verse number="25:10" And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. :::

:::verse number="25:11" Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. :::

:::verse number="25:12" But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. :::

:::verse number="25:13" Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. :::

:::verse number="25:14" For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. :::

:::verse number="25:15" And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. :::

:::verse number="25:16" Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. :::

:::verse number="25:17" And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. :::

:::verse number="25:18" But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. :::

:::verse number="25:19" After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. :::

:::verse number="25:20" And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. :::

:::verse number="25:21" His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. :::

:::verse number="25:22" He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. :::

:::verse number="25:23" His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. :::

:::verse number="25:24" Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: :::

:::verse number="25:25" And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. :::

:::verse number="25:26" His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: :::

:::verse number="25:27" Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. :::

:::verse number="25:28" Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. :::

:::verse number="25:29" For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. :::

:::verse number="25:30" And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. :::

:::verse number="25:31" When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: :::

:::verse number="25:32" And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: :::

:::verse number="25:33" And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. :::

:::verse number="25:34" Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: :::

:::verse number="25:35" For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: :::

:::verse number="25:36" Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. :::

:::verse number="25:37" Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? :::

:::verse number="25:38" When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? :::

:::verse number="25:39" Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? :::

:::verse number="25:40" And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. :::

:::verse number="25:41" Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: :::

:::verse number="25:42" For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: :::

:::verse number="25:43" I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. :::

:::verse number="25:44" Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? :::

:::verse number="25:45" Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. :::

:::verse number="25:46" And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. :::

:::verse number="26:1" And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples, :::

:::verse number="26:2" Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. :::

:::verse number="26:3" Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, :::

:::verse number="26:4" And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. :::

:::verse number="26:5" But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. :::

:::verse number="26:6" Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, :::

:::verse number="26:7" There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. :::

:::verse number="26:8" But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? :::

:::verse number="26:9" For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. :::

:::verse number="26:10" When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work on me. :::

:::verse number="26:11" For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. :::

:::verse number="26:12" For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. :::

:::verse number="26:13" Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. :::

:::verse number="26:14" Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, :::

:::verse number="26:15" And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. :::

:::verse number="26:16" And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. :::

:::verse number="26:17" Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover? :::

:::verse number="26:18" And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. :::

:::verse number="26:19" And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. :::

:::verse number="26:20" Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. :::

:::verse number="26:21" And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. :::

:::verse number="26:22" And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? :::

:::verse number="26:23" And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. :::

:::verse number="26:24" The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. :::

:::verse number="26:25" Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. :::

:::verse number="26:26" And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. :::

:::verse number="26:27" And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; :::

:::verse number="26:28" For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. :::

:::verse number="26:29" But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. :::

:::verse number="26:30" And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. :::

:::verse number="26:31" Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. :::

:::verse number="26:32" But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. :::

:::verse number="26:33" Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. :::

:::verse number="26:34" Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. :::

:::verse number="26:35" Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. :::

:::verse number="26:36" Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. :::

:::verse number="26:37" And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. :::

:::verse number="26:38" Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. :::

:::verse number="26:39" And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. :::

:::verse number="26:40" And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? :::

:::verse number="26:41" Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. :::

:::verse number="26:42" He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. :::

:::verse number="26:43" And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. :::

:::verse number="26:44" And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. :::

:::verse number="26:45" Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. :::

:::verse number="26:46" Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. :::

:::verse number="26:47" And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. :::

:::verse number="26:48" Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. :::

:::verse number="26:49" And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. :::

:::verse number="26:50" And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him. :::

:::verse number="26:51" And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. :::

:::verse number="26:52" Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. :::

:::verse number="26:53" Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? :::

:::verse number="26:54" But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? :::

:::verse number="26:55" In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. :::

:::verse number="26:56" But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. :::

:::verse number="26:57" And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. :::

:::verse number="26:58" But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. :::

:::verse number="26:59" Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; :::

:::verse number="26:60" But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, :::

:::verse number="26:61" And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. :::

:::verse number="26:62" And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? :::

:::verse number="26:63" But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="26:64" Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. :::

:::verse number="26:65" Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. :::

:::verse number="26:66" What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. :::

:::verse number="26:67" Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, :::

:::verse number="26:68" Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? :::

:::verse number="26:69" Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. :::

:::verse number="26:70" But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. :::

:::verse number="26:71" And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. :::

:::verse number="26:72" And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. :::

:::verse number="26:73" And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. :::

:::verse number="26:74" Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. :::

:::verse number="26:75" And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. :::

:::verse number="27:1" When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: :::

:::verse number="27:2" And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. :::

:::verse number="27:3" Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, :::

:::verse number="27:4" Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. :::

:::verse number="27:5" And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. :::

:::verse number="27:6" And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. :::

:::verse number="27:7" And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. :::

:::verse number="27:8" Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. :::

:::verse number="27:9" Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; :::

:::verse number="27:10" And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me. :::

:::verse number="27:11" And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. :::

:::verse number="27:12" And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. :::

:::verse number="27:13" Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? :::

:::verse number="27:14" And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. :::

:::verse number="27:15" Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. :::

:::verse number="27:16" And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. :::

:::verse number="27:17" Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? :::

:::verse number="27:18" For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. :::

:::verse number="27:19" When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. :::

:::verse number="27:20" But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. :::

:::verse number="27:21" The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. :::

:::verse number="27:22" Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. :::

:::verse number="27:23" And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. :::

:::verse number="27:24" When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. :::

:::verse number="27:25" Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. :::

:::verse number="27:26" Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. :::

:::verse number="27:27" Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. :::

:::verse number="27:28" And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. :::

:::verse number="27:29" And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! :::

:::verse number="27:30" And they spit on him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. :::

:::verse number="27:31" And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. :::

:::verse number="27:32" And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. :::

:::verse number="27:33" And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, :::

:::verse number="27:34" They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. :::

:::verse number="27:35" And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and on my vesture did they cast lots. :::

:::verse number="27:36" And sitting down they watched him there; :::

:::verse number="27:37" And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. :::

:::verse number="27:38" Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. :::

:::verse number="27:39" And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, :::

:::verse number="27:40" And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. :::

:::verse number="27:41" Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, :::

:::verse number="27:42" He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. :::

:::verse number="27:43" He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="27:44" The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. :::

:::verse number="27:45" Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. :::

:::verse number="27:46" And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? :::

:::verse number="27:47" Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. :::

:::verse number="27:48" And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. :::

:::verse number="27:49" The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. :::

:::verse number="27:50" Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. :::

:::verse number="27:51" And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; :::

:::verse number="27:52" And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, :::

:::verse number="27:53" And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. :::

:::verse number="27:54" Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="27:55" And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: :::

:::verse number="27:56" Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. :::

:::verse number="27:57" When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: :::

:::verse number="27:58" He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. :::

:::verse number="27:59" And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, :::

:::verse number="27:60" And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. :::

:::verse number="27:61" And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="27:62" Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, :::

:::verse number="27:63" Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. :::

:::verse number="27:64" Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. :::

:::verse number="27:65" Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. :::

:::verse number="27:66" So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. :::

:::verse number="28:1" In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="28:2" And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. :::

:::verse number="28:3" His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: :::

:::verse number="28:4" And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. :::

:::verse number="28:5" And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. :::

:::verse number="28:6" He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. :::

:::verse number="28:7" And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. :::

:::verse number="28:8" And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. :::

:::verse number="28:9" And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. :::

:::verse number="28:10" Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. :::

:::verse number="28:11" Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. :::

:::verse number="28:12" And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, :::

:::verse number="28:13" Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. :::

:::verse number="28:14" And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. :::

:::verse number="28:15" So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. :::

:::verse number="28:16" Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. :::

:::verse number="28:17" And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. :::

:::verse number="28:18" And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. :::

:::verse number="28:19" Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: :::

:::verse number="28:20" Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:1" The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; :::

:::verse number="1:2" As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. :::

:::verse number="1:3" The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. :::

:::verse number="1:4" John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. :::

:::verse number="1:5" And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. :::

:::verse number="1:6" And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; :::

:::verse number="1:7" And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. :::

:::verse number="1:8" I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="1:9" And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. :::

:::verse number="1:10" And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending on him: :::

:::verse number="1:11" And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. :::

:::verse number="1:12" And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness. :::

:::verse number="1:13" And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. :::

:::verse number="1:14" Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, :::

:::verse number="1:15" And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. :::

:::verse number="1:16" Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. :::

:::verse number="1:17" And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. :::

:::verse number="1:18" And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. :::

:::verse number="1:19" And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. :::

:::verse number="1:20" And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. :::

:::verse number="1:21" And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. :::

:::verse number="1:22" And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. :::

:::verse number="1:23" And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, :::

:::verse number="1:24" Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. :::

:::verse number="1:25" And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. :::

:::verse number="1:26" And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. :::

:::verse number="1:27" And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. :::

:::verse number="1:28" And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. :::

:::verse number="1:29" And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. :::

:::verse number="1:30" But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. :::

:::verse number="1:31" And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. :::

:::verse number="1:32" And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. :::

:::verse number="1:33" And all the city was gathered together at the door. :::

:::verse number="1:34" And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. :::

:::verse number="1:35" And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. :::

:::verse number="1:36" And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. :::

:::verse number="1:37" And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. :::

:::verse number="1:38" And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. :::

:::verse number="1:39" And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. :::

:::verse number="1:40" And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. :::

:::verse number="1:41" And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. :::

:::verse number="1:42" And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. :::

:::verse number="1:43" And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; :::

:::verse number="1:44" And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. :::

:::verse number="1:45" But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. :::

:::verse number="2:1" And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. :::

:::verse number="2:2" And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. :::

:::verse number="2:3" And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. :::

:::verse number="2:4" And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. :::

:::verse number="2:5" When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. :::

:::verse number="2:6" But there was certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, :::

:::verse number="2:7" Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? :::

:::verse number="2:8" And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? :::

:::verse number="2:9" Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? :::

:::verse number="2:10" But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) :::

:::verse number="2:11" I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. :::

:::verse number="2:12" And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. :::

:::verse number="2:13" And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. :::

:::verse number="2:14" And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. :::

:::verse number="2:15" And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him. :::

:::verse number="2:16" And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? :::

:::verse number="2:17" When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. :::

:::verse number="2:18" And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? :::

:::verse number="2:19" And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. :::

:::verse number="2:20" But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. :::

:::verse number="2:21" No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. :::

:::verse number="2:22" And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles. :::

:::verse number="2:23" And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. :::

:::verse number="2:24" And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful? :::

:::verse number="2:25" And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? :::

:::verse number="2:26" How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? :::

:::verse number="2:27" And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: :::

:::verse number="2:28" Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. :::

:::verse number="3:1" And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. :::

:::verse number="3:2" And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. :::

:::verse number="3:3" And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth. :::

:::verse number="3:4" And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace. :::

:::verse number="3:5" And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. :::

:::verse number="3:6" And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. :::

:::verse number="3:7" But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea, :::

:::verse number="3:8" And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. :::

:::verse number="3:9" And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. :::

:::verse number="3:10" For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed on him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. :::

:::verse number="3:11" And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="3:12" And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known. :::

:::verse number="3:13" And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. :::

:::verse number="3:14" And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, :::

:::verse number="3:15" And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils: :::

:::verse number="3:16" And Simon he surnamed Peter; :::

:::verse number="3:17" And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder: :::

:::verse number="3:18" And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, :::

:::verse number="3:19" And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house. :::

:::verse number="3:20" And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. :::

:::verse number="3:21" And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. :::

:::verse number="3:22" And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. :::

:::verse number="3:23" And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? :::

:::verse number="3:24" And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. :::

:::verse number="3:25" And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. :::

:::verse number="3:26" And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. :::

:::verse number="3:27" No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. :::

:::verse number="3:28" Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: :::

:::verse number="3:29" But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. :::

:::verse number="3:30" Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. :::

:::verse number="3:31" There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. :::

:::verse number="3:32" And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. :::

:::verse number="3:33" And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? :::

:::verse number="3:34" And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! :::

:::verse number="3:35" For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. :::

:::verse number="4:1" And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. :::

:::verse number="4:2" And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, :::

:::verse number="4:3" Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: :::

:::verse number="4:4" And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. :::

:::verse number="4:5" And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: :::

:::verse number="4:6" But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. :::

:::verse number="4:7" And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. :::

:::verse number="4:8" And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. :::

:::verse number="4:9" And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. :::

:::verse number="4:10" And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. :::

:::verse number="4:11" And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: :::

:::verse number="4:12" That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. :::

:::verse number="4:13" And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? :::

:::verse number="4:14" The sower soweth the word. :::

:::verse number="4:15" And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. :::

:::verse number="4:16" And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; :::

:::verse number="4:17" And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. :::

:::verse number="4:18" And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, :::

:::verse number="4:19" And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. :::

:::verse number="4:20" And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. :::

:::verse number="4:21" And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? :::

:::verse number="4:22" For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. :::

:::verse number="4:23" If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. :::

:::verse number="4:24" And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. :::

:::verse number="4:25" For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath. :::

:::verse number="4:26" And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; :::

:::verse number="4:27" And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. :::

:::verse number="4:28" For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. :::

:::verse number="4:29" But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. :::

:::verse number="4:30" And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? :::

:::verse number="4:31" It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: :::

:::verse number="4:32" But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. :::

:::verse number="4:33" And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. :::

:::verse number="4:34" But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. :::

:::verse number="4:35" And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. :::

:::verse number="4:36" And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. :::

:::verse number="4:37" And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. :::

:::verse number="4:38" And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? :::

:::verse number="4:39" And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. :::

:::verse number="4:40" And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? :::

:::verse number="4:41" And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? :::

:::verse number="5:1" And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. :::

:::verse number="5:2" And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, :::

:::verse number="5:3" Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: :::

:::verse number="5:4" Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. :::

:::verse number="5:5" And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. :::

:::verse number="5:6" But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, :::

:::verse number="5:7" And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. :::

:::verse number="5:8" For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit. :::

:::verse number="5:9" And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. :::

:::verse number="5:10" And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. :::

:::verse number="5:11" Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. :::

:::verse number="5:12" And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. :::

:::verse number="5:13" And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea. :::

:::verse number="5:14" And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done. :::

:::verse number="5:15" And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. :::

:::verse number="5:16" And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. :::

:::verse number="5:17" And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. :::

:::verse number="5:18" And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. :::

:::verse number="5:19" Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. :::

:::verse number="5:20" And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. :::

:::verse number="5:21" And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. :::

:::verse number="5:22" And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, :::

:::verse number="5:23" And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. :::

:::verse number="5:24" And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. :::

:::verse number="5:25" And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, :::

:::verse number="5:26" And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, :::

:::verse number="5:27" When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. :::

:::verse number="5:28" For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. :::

:::verse number="5:29" And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. :::

:::verse number="5:30" And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? :::

:::verse number="5:31" And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? :::

:::verse number="5:32" And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. :::

:::verse number="5:33" But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. :::

:::verse number="5:34" And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. :::

:::verse number="5:35" While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? :::

:::verse number="5:36" As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. :::

:::verse number="5:37" And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. :::

:::verse number="5:38" And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. :::

:::verse number="5:39" And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. :::

:::verse number="5:40" And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. :::

:::verse number="5:41" And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. :::

:::verse number="5:42" And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. :::

:::verse number="5:43" And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. :::

:::verse number="6:1" And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. :::

:::verse number="6:2" And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? :::

:::verse number="6:3" Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. :::

:::verse number="6:4" But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. :::

:::verse number="6:5" And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands on a few sick folk, and healed them. :::

:::verse number="6:6" And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching. :::

:::verse number="6:7" And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; :::

:::verse number="6:8" And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: :::

:::verse number="6:9" But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. :::

:::verse number="6:10" And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. :::

:::verse number="6:11" And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them.

Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. :::

:::verse number="6:12" And they went out, and preached that men should repent. :::

:::verse number="6:13" And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. :::

:::verse number="6:14" And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. :::

:::verse number="6:15" Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. :::

:::verse number="6:16" But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. :::

:::verse number="6:17" For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold on John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. :::

:::verse number="6:18" For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. :::

:::verse number="6:19" Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: :::

:::verse number="6:20" For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. :::

:::verse number="6:21" And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; :::

:::verse number="6:22" And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. :::

:::verse number="6:23" And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. :::

:::verse number="6:24" And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. :::

:::verse number="6:25" And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist. :::

:::verse number="6:26" And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. :::

:::verse number="6:27" And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison, :::

:::verse number="6:28" And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. :::

:::verse number="6:29" And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. :::

:::verse number="6:30" And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. :::

:::verse number="6:31" And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. :::

:::verse number="6:32" And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. :::

:::verse number="6:33" And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. :::

:::verse number="6:34" And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. :::

:::verse number="6:35" And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: :::

:::verse number="6:36" Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. :::

:::verse number="6:37" He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? :::

:::verse number="6:38" He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. :::

:::verse number="6:39" And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies on the green grass. :::

:::verse number="6:40" And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. :::

:::verse number="6:41" And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. :::

:::verse number="6:42" And they did all eat, and were filled. :::

:::verse number="6:43" And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. :::

:::verse number="6:44" And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men. :::

:::verse number="6:45" And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. :::

:::verse number="6:46" And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. :::

:::verse number="6:47" And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. :::

:::verse number="6:48" And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking on the sea, and would have passed by them. :::

:::verse number="6:49" But when they saw him walking on the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: :::

:::verse number="6:50" For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. :::

:::verse number="6:51" And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. :::

:::verse number="6:52" For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. :::

:::verse number="6:53" And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. :::

:::verse number="6:54" And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him, :::

:::verse number="6:55" And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. :::

:::verse number="6:56" And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="7:2" And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. :::

:::verse number="7:3" For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. :::

:::verse number="7:4" And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not.

And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables. :::

:::verse number="7:5" Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands? :::

:::verse number="7:6" He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. :::

:::verse number="7:7" Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. :::

:::verse number="7:8" For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. :::

:::verse number="7:9" And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. :::

:::verse number="7:10" For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death: :::

:::verse number="7:11" But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free. :::

:::verse number="7:12" And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother; :::

:::verse number="7:13" Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. :::

:::verse number="7:14" And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: :::

:::verse number="7:15" There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. :::

:::verse number="7:16" If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. :::

:::verse number="7:17" And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. :::

:::verse number="7:18" And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; :::

:::verse number="7:19" Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? :::

:::verse number="7:20" And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. :::

:::verse number="7:21" For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, :::

:::verse number="7:22" Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: :::

:::verse number="7:23" All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. :::

:::verse number="7:24" And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. :::

:::verse number="7:25" For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: :::

:::verse number="7:26" The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. :::

:::verse number="7:27" But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. :::

:::verse number="7:28" And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. :::

:::verse number="7:29" And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. :::

:::verse number="7:30" And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on the bed. :::

:::verse number="7:31" And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. :::

:::verse number="7:32" And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand on him. :::

:::verse number="7:33" And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; :::

:::verse number="7:34" And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. :::

:::verse number="7:35" And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. :::

:::verse number="7:36" And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it; :::

:::verse number="7:37" And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. :::

:::verse number="8:1" In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them, :::

:::verse number="8:2" I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: :::

:::verse number="8:3" And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. :::

:::verse number="8:4" And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? :::

:::verse number="8:5" And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. :::

:::verse number="8:6" And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. :::

:::verse number="8:7" And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them. :::

:::verse number="8:8" So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets. :::

:::verse number="8:9" And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away. :::

:::verse number="8:10" And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. :::

:::verse number="8:11" And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. :::

:::verse number="8:12" And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation. :::

:::verse number="8:13" And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side. :::

:::verse number="8:14" Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. :::

:::verse number="8:15" And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. :::

:::verse number="8:16" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread. :::

:::verse number="8:17" And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? :::

:::verse number="8:18" Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? :::

:::verse number="8:19" When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. :::

:::verse number="8:20" And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven. :::

:::verse number="8:21" And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? :::

:::verse number="8:22" And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. :::

:::verse number="8:23" And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands on him, he asked him if he saw ought. :::

:::verse number="8:24" And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. :::

:::verse number="8:25" After that he put his hands again on his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. :::

:::verse number="8:26" And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. :::

:::verse number="8:27" And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? :::

:::verse number="8:28" And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. :::

:::verse number="8:29" And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. :::

:::verse number="8:30" And he charged them that they should tell no man of him. :::

:::verse number="8:31" And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. :::

:::verse number="8:32" And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. :::

:::verse number="8:33" But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. :::

:::verse number="8:34" And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. :::

:::verse number="8:35" For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. :::

:::verse number="8:36" For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? :::

:::verse number="8:37" Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? :::

:::verse number="8:38" Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. :::

:::verse number="9:1" And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. :::

:::verse number="9:2" And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. :::

:::verse number="9:3" And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. :::

:::verse number="9:4" And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. :::

:::verse number="9:5" And Peter answered and said to 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. :::

:::verse number="9:6" For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. :::

:::verse number="9:7" And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. :::

:::verse number="9:8" And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. :::

:::verse number="9:9" And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. :::

:::verse number="9:10" And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean. :::

:::verse number="9:11" And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come? :::

:::verse number="9:12" And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. :::

:::verse number="9:13" But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him. :::

:::verse number="9:14" And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. :::

:::verse number="9:15" And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him. :::

:::verse number="9:16" And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? :::

:::verse number="9:17" And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; :::

:::verse number="9:18" And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not. :::

:::verse number="9:19" He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me. :::

:::verse number="9:20" And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. :::

:::verse number="9:21" And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. :::

:::verse number="9:22" And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. :::

:::verse number="9:23" Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. :::

:::verse number="9:24" And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. :::

:::verse number="9:25" When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. :::

:::verse number="9:26" And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. :::

:::verse number="9:27" But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. :::

:::verse number="9:28" And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? :::

:::verse number="9:29" And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. :::

:::verse number="9:30" And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. :::

:::verse number="9:31" For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. :::

:::verse number="9:32" But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. :::

:::verse number="9:33" And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? :::

:::verse number="9:34" But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. :::

:::verse number="9:35" And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. :::

:::verse number="9:36" And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, :::

:::verse number="9:37" Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="9:38" And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. :::

:::verse number="9:39" But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. :::

:::verse number="9:40" For he that is not against us is on our part. :::

:::verse number="9:41" For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. :::

:::verse number="9:42" And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. :::

:::verse number="9:43" And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: :::

:::verse number="9:44" Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. :::

:::verse number="9:45" And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: :::

:::verse number="9:46" Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. :::

:::verse number="9:47" And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: :::

:::verse number="9:48" Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. :::

:::verse number="9:49" For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. :::

:::verse number="9:50" Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. :::

:::verse number="10:1" And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. :::

:::verse number="10:2" And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. :::

:::verse number="10:3" And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? :::

:::verse number="10:4" And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. :::

:::verse number="10:5" And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. :::

:::verse number="10:6" But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. :::

:::verse number="10:7" For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; :::

:::verse number="10:8" And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. :::

:::verse number="10:9" What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. :::

:::verse number="10:10" And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. :::

:::verse number="10:11" And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. :::

:::verse number="10:12" And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. :::

:::verse number="10:13" And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. :::

:::verse number="10:14" But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="10:15" Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. :::

:::verse number="10:16" And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them. :::

:::verse number="10:17" And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? :::

:::verse number="10:18" And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. :::

:::verse number="10:19" Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. :::

:::verse number="10:20" And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. :::

:::verse number="10:21" Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. :::

:::verse number="10:22" And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. :::

:::verse number="10:23" And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! :::

:::verse number="10:24" And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! :::

:::verse number="10:25" It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="10:26" And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? :::

:::verse number="10:27" And Jesus looking on them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. :::

:::verse number="10:28" Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. :::

:::verse number="10:29" And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, :::

:::verse number="10:30" But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. :::

:::verse number="10:31" But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. :::

:::verse number="10:32" And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid.

And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, :::

:::verse number="10:33" Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: :::

:::verse number="10:34" And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit on him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again. :::

:::verse number="10:35" And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. :::

:::verse number="10:36" And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? :::

:::verse number="10:37" They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. :::

:::verse number="10:38" But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? :::

:::verse number="10:39" And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: :::

:::verse number="10:40" But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. :::

:::verse number="10:41" And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. :::

:::verse number="10:42" But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority on them. :::

:::verse number="10:43" But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: :::

:::verse number="10:44" And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. :::

:::verse number="10:45" For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. :::

:::verse number="10:46" And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. :::

:::verse number="10:47" And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. :::

:::verse number="10:48" And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. :::

:::verse number="10:49" And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. :::

:::verse number="10:50" And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. :::

:::verse number="10:51" And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. :::

:::verse number="10:52" And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.

And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. :::

:::verse number="11:1" And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, :::

:::verse number="11:2" And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. :::

:::verse number="11:3" And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither. :::

:::verse number="11:4" And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. :::

:::verse number="11:5" And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? :::

:::verse number="11:6" And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. :::

:::verse number="11:7" And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat on him. :::

:::verse number="11:8" And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. :::

:::verse number="11:9" And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: :::

:::verse number="11:10" Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. :::

:::verse number="11:11" And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about on all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve. :::

:::verse number="11:12" And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: :::

:::verse number="11:13" And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. :::

:::verse number="11:14" And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. :::

:::verse number="11:15" And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; :::

:::verse number="11:16" And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. :::

:::verse number="11:17" And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. :::

:::verse number="11:18" And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. :::

:::verse number="11:19" And when even was come, he went out of the city. :::

:::verse number="11:20" And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. :::

:::verse number="11:21" And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. :::

:::verse number="11:22" And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. :::

:::verse number="11:23" For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. :::

:::verse number="11:24" Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. :::

:::verse number="11:25" And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. :::

:::verse number="11:26" But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. :::

:::verse number="11:27" And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, :::

:::verse number="11:28" And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? :::

:::verse number="11:29" And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. :::

:::verse number="11:30" The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. :::

:::verse number="11:31" And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? :::

:::verse number="11:32" But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. :::

:::verse number="11:33" And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. :::

:::verse number="12:1" And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country. :::

:::verse number="12:2" And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard. :::

:::verse number="12:3" And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away empty. :::

:::verse number="12:4" And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled. :::

:::verse number="12:5" And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some. :::

:::verse number="12:6" Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. :::

:::verse number="12:7" But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. :::

:::verse number="12:8" And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. :::

:::verse number="12:9" What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. :::

:::verse number="12:10" And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: :::

:::verse number="12:11" This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? :::

:::verse number="12:12" And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way. :::

:::verse number="12:13" And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. :::

:::verse number="12:14" And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? :::

:::verse number="12:15" Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. :::

:::verse number="12:16" And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's. :::

:::verse number="12:17" And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him. :::

:::verse number="12:18" Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying, :::

:::verse number="12:19" Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. :::

:::verse number="12:20" Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed. :::

:::verse number="12:21" And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise. :::

:::verse number="12:22" And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also. :::

:::verse number="12:23" In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife. :::

:::verse number="12:24" And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? :::

:::verse number="12:25" For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven. :::

:::verse number="12:26" And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? :::

:::verse number="12:27" He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err. :::

:::verse number="12:28" And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? :::

:::verse number="12:29" And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: :::

:::verse number="12:30" And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. :::

:::verse number="12:31" And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. :::

:::verse number="12:32" And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he: :::

:::verse number="12:33" And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. :::

:::verse number="12:34" And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. :::

:::verse number="12:35" And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David? :::

:::verse number="12:36" For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. :::

:::verse number="12:37" David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. :::

:::verse number="12:38" And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, :::

:::verse number="12:39" And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: :::

:::verse number="12:40" Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. :::

:::verse number="12:41" And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. :::

:::verse number="12:42" And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. :::

:::verse number="12:43" And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: :::

:::verse number="12:44" For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. :::

:::verse number="13:1" And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! :::

:::verse number="13:2" And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down. :::

:::verse number="13:3" And as he sat on the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, :::

:::verse number="13:4" Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? :::

:::verse number="13:5" And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: :::

:::verse number="13:6" For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. :::

:::verse number="13:7" And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. :::

:::verse number="13:8" For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. :::

:::verse number="13:9" But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. :::

:::verse number="13:10" And the gospel must first be published among all nations. :::

:::verse number="13:11" But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="13:12" Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. :::

:::verse number="13:13" And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. :::

:::verse number="13:14" But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: :::

:::verse number="13:15" And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: :::

:::verse number="13:16" And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. :::

:::verse number="13:17" But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! :::

:::verse number="13:18" And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. :::

:::verse number="13:19" For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. :::

:::verse number="13:20" And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. :::

:::verse number="13:21" And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: :::

:::verse number="13:22" For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. :::

:::verse number="13:23" But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things. :::

:::verse number="13:24" But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, :::

:::verse number="13:25" And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. :::

:::verse number="13:26" And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. :::

:::verse number="13:27" And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. :::

:::verse number="13:28" Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: :::

:::verse number="13:29" So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. :::

:::verse number="13:30" Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. :::

:::verse number="13:31" Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. :::

:::verse number="13:32" But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. :::

:::verse number="13:33" Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. :::

:::verse number="13:34" For the Son of Man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. :::

:::verse number="13:35" Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: :::

:::verse number="13:36" Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. :::

:::verse number="13:37" And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. :::

:::verse number="14:1" After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. :::

:::verse number="14:2" But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people. :::

:::verse number="14:3" And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. :::

:::verse number="14:4" And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? :::

:::verse number="14:5" For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. :::

:::verse number="14:6" And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. :::

:::verse number="14:7" For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. :::

:::verse number="14:8" She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. :::

:::verse number="14:9" Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. :::

:::verse number="14:10" And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. :::

:::verse number="14:11" And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. :::

:::verse number="14:12" And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? :::

:::verse number="14:13" And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. :::

:::verse number="14:14" And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? :::

:::verse number="14:15" And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. :::

:::verse number="14:16" And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. :::

:::verse number="14:17" And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. :::

:::verse number="14:18" And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. :::

:::verse number="14:19" And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I? :::

:::verse number="14:20" And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. :::

:::verse number="14:21" The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born. :::

:::verse number="14:22" And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. :::

:::verse number="14:23" And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. :::

:::verse number="14:24" And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. :::

:::verse number="14:25" Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="14:26" And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. :::

:::verse number="14:27" And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. :::

:::verse number="14:28" But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. :::

:::verse number="14:29" But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I. :::

:::verse number="14:30" And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. :::

:::verse number="14:31" But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all. :::

:::verse number="14:32" And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. :::

:::verse number="14:33" And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; :::

:::verse number="14:34" And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. :::

:::verse number="14:35" And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. :::

:::verse number="14:36" And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. :::

:::verse number="14:37" And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? :::

:::verse number="14:38" Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. :::

:::verse number="14:39" And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. :::

:::verse number="14:40" And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. :::

:::verse number="14:41" And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. :::

:::verse number="14:42" Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. :::

:::verse number="14:43" And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. :::

:::verse number="14:44" And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. :::

:::verse number="14:45" And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. :::

:::verse number="14:46" And they laid their hands on him, and took him. :::

:::verse number="14:47" And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. :::

:::verse number="14:48" And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me? :::

:::verse number="14:49" I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="14:50" And they all forsook him, and fled. :::

:::verse number="14:51" And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: :::

:::verse number="14:52" And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked. :::

:::verse number="14:53" And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. :::

:::verse number="14:54" And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. :::

:::verse number="14:55" And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found none. :::

:::verse number="14:56" For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. :::

:::verse number="14:57" And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, :::

:::verse number="14:58" We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands. :::

:::verse number="14:59" But neither so did their witness agree together. :::

:::verse number="14:60" And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? :::

:::verse number="14:61" But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? :::

:::verse number="14:62" And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. :::

:::verse number="14:63" Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses? :::

:::verse number="14:64" Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned him to be guilty of death. :::

:::verse number="14:65" And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands. :::

:::verse number="14:66" And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: :::

:::verse number="14:67" And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked on him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. :::

:::verse number="14:68" But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. :::

:::verse number="14:69" And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is one of them. :::

:::verse number="14:70" And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. :::

:::verse number="14:71" But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. :::

:::verse number="14:72" And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. :::

:::verse number="15:1" And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. :::

:::verse number="15:2" And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto them, Thou sayest it. :::

:::verse number="15:3" And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing. :::

:::verse number="15:4" And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. :::

:::verse number="15:5" But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled. :::

:::verse number="15:6" Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. :::

:::verse number="15:7" And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. :::

:::verse number="15:8" And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do as he had ever done unto them. :::

:::verse number="15:9" But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? :::

:::verse number="15:10" For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy. :::

:::verse number="15:11" But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them. :::

:::verse number="15:12" And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? :::

:::verse number="15:13" And they cried out again, Crucify him. :::

:::verse number="15:14" Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him. :::

:::verse number="15:15" And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. :::

:::verse number="15:16" And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. :::

:::verse number="15:17" And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, :::

:::verse number="15:18" And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! :::

:::verse number="15:19" And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit on him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. :::

:::verse number="15:20" And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. :::

:::verse number="15:21" And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. :::

:::verse number="15:22" And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. :::

:::verse number="15:23" And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. :::

:::verse number="15:24" And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots on them, what every man should take. :::

:::verse number="15:25" And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. :::

:::verse number="15:26" And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. :::

:::verse number="15:27" And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. :::

:::verse number="15:28" And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. :::

:::verse number="15:29" And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, :::

:::verse number="15:30" Save thyself, and come down from the cross. :::

:::verse number="15:31" Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save. :::

:::verse number="15:32" Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. :::

:::verse number="15:33" And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. :::

:::verse number="15:34" And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? :::

:::verse number="15:35" And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. :::

:::verse number="15:36" And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down. :::

:::verse number="15:37" And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. :::

:::verse number="15:38" And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. :::

:::verse number="15:39" And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="15:40" There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; :::

:::verse number="15:41" (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="15:42" And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, :::

:::verse number="15:43" Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. :::

:::verse number="15:44" And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. :::

:::verse number="15:45" And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. :::

:::verse number="15:46" And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="15:47" And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid. :::

:::verse number="16:1" And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. :::

:::verse number="16:2" And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. :::

:::verse number="16:3" And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? :::

:::verse number="16:4" And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. :::

:::verse number="16:5" And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. :::

:::verse number="16:6" And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. :::

:::verse number="16:7" But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. :::

:::verse number="16:8" And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid. :::

:::verse number="16:9" Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. :::

:::verse number="16:10" And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. :::

:::verse number="16:11" And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not. :::

:::verse number="16:12" After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. :::

:::verse number="16:13" And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them. :::

:::verse number="16:14" Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. :::

:::verse number="16:15" And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. :::

:::verse number="16:16" He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. :::

:::verse number="16:17" And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; :::

:::verse number="16:18" They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. :::

:::verse number="16:19" So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. :::

:::verse number="16:20" And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:1" Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, :::

:::verse number="1:2" Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; :::

:::verse number="1:3" It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, :::

:::verse number="1:4" That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. :::

:::verse number="1:5" THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. :::

:::verse number="1:6" And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. :::

:::verse number="1:7" And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. :::

:::verse number="1:8" And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his course, :::

:::verse number="1:9" According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="1:10" And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. :::

:::verse number="1:11" And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. :::

:::verse number="1:12" And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell on him. :::

:::verse number="1:13" But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. :::

:::verse number="1:14" And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. :::

:::verse number="1:15" For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. :::

:::verse number="1:16" And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. :::

:::verse number="1:17" And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. :::

:::verse number="1:18" And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. :::

:::verse number="1:19" And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. :::

:::verse number="1:20" And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. :::

:::verse number="1:21" And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. :::

:::verse number="1:22" And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. :::

:::verse number="1:23" And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. :::

:::verse number="1:24" And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, :::

:::verse number="1:25" Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men. :::

:::verse number="1:26" And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, :::

:::verse number="1:27" To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. :::

:::verse number="1:28" And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. :::

:::verse number="1:29" And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. :::

:::verse number="1:30" And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. :::

:::verse number="1:31" And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. :::

:::verse number="1:32" He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: :::

:::verse number="1:33" And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. :::

:::verse number="1:34" Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? :::

:::verse number="1:35" And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come on thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="1:36" And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. :::

:::verse number="1:37" For with God nothing shall be impossible. :::

:::verse number="1:38" And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. :::

:::verse number="1:39" And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; :::

:::verse number="1:40" And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. :::

:::verse number="1:41" And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: :::

:::verse number="1:42" And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. :::

:::verse number="1:43" And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? :::

:::verse number="1:44" For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. :::

:::verse number="1:45" And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. :::

:::verse number="1:46" And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, :::

:::verse number="1:47" And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. :::

:::verse number="1:48" For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. :::

:::verse number="1:49" For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. :::

:::verse number="1:50" And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. :::

:::verse number="1:51" He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. :::

:::verse number="1:52" He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. :::

:::verse number="1:53" He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. :::

:::verse number="1:54" He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; :::

:::verse number="1:55" As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. :::

:::verse number="1:56" And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. :::

:::verse number="1:57" Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. :::

:::verse number="1:58" And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy on her; and they rejoiced with her. :::

:::verse number="1:59" And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. :::

:::verse number="1:60" And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. :::

:::verse number="1:61" And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. :::

:::verse number="1:62" And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. :::

:::verse number="1:63" And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. :::

:::verse number="1:64" And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. :::

:::verse number="1:65" And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. :::

:::verse number="1:66" And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. :::

:::verse number="1:67" And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, :::

:::verse number="1:68" Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, :::

:::verse number="1:69" And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; :::

:::verse number="1:70" As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: :::

:::verse number="1:71" That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; :::

:::verse number="1:72" To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; :::

:::verse number="1:73" The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, :::

:::verse number="1:74" That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, :::

:::verse number="1:75" In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. :::

:::verse number="1:76" And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; :::

:::verse number="1:77" To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, :::

:::verse number="1:78" Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, :::

:::verse number="1:79" To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. :::

:::verse number="1:80" And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. :::

:::verse number="2:1" And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. :::

:::verse number="2:2" (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) :::

:::verse number="2:3" And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. :::

:::verse number="2:4" And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) :::

:::verse number="2:5" To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. :::

:::verse number="2:6" And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. :::

:::verse number="2:7" And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. :::

:::verse number="2:8" And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. :::

:::verse number="2:9" And, lo, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. :::

:::verse number="2:10" And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. :::

:::verse number="2:11" For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. :::

:::verse number="2:12" And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. :::

:::verse number="2:13" And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, :::

:::verse number="2:14" Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. :::

:::verse number="2:15" And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. :::

:::verse number="2:16" And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. :::

:::verse number="2:17" And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. :::

:::verse number="2:18" And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. :::

:::verse number="2:19" But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. :::

:::verse number="2:20" And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. :::

:::verse number="2:21" And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. :::

:::verse number="2:22" And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; :::

:::verse number="2:23" (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) :::

:::verse number="2:24" And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. :::

:::verse number="2:25" And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on him. :::

:::verse number="2:26" And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. :::

:::verse number="2:27" And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, :::

:::verse number="2:28" Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, :::

:::verse number="2:29" Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: :::

:::verse number="2:30" For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, :::

:::verse number="2:31" Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; :::

:::verse number="2:32" A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. :::

:::verse number="2:33" And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. :::

:::verse number="2:34" And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; :::

:::verse number="2:35" (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. :::

:::verse number="2:36" And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; :::

:::verse number="2:37" And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. :::

:::verse number="2:38" And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="2:39" And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. :::

:::verse number="2:40" And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him. :::

:::verse number="2:41" Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. :::

:::verse number="2:42" And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. :::

:::verse number="2:43" And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. :::

:::verse number="2:44" But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. :::

:::verse number="2:45" And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. :::

:::verse number="2:46" And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. :::

:::verse number="2:47" And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. :::

:::verse number="2:48" And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. :::

:::verse number="2:49" And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? :::

:::verse number="2:50" And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. :::

:::verse number="2:51" And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. :::

:::verse number="2:52" And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. :::

:::verse number="3:1" Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, :::

:::verse number="3:2" Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. :::

:::verse number="3:3" And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; :::

:::verse number="3:4" As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. :::

:::verse number="3:5" Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; :::

:::verse number="3:6" And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. :::

:::verse number="3:7" Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? :::

:::verse number="3:8" Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. :::

:::verse number="3:9" And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. :::

:::verse number="3:10" And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? :::

:::verse number="3:11" He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. :::

:::verse number="3:12" Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? :::

:::verse number="3:13" And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. :::

:::verse number="3:14" And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages. :::

:::verse number="3:15" And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; :::

:::verse number="3:16" John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: :::

:::verse number="3:17" Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. :::

:::verse number="3:18" And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. :::

:::verse number="3:19" But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, :::

:::verse number="3:20" Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. :::

:::verse number="3:21" Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, :::

:::verse number="3:22" And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove on him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. :::

:::verse number="3:23" And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, :::

:::verse number="3:24" Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, :::

:::verse number="3:25" Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, :::

:::verse number="3:26" Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, :::

:::verse number="3:27" Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, :::

:::verse number="3:28" Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er, :::

:::verse number="3:29" Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, :::

:::verse number="3:30" Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim, :::

:::verse number="3:31" Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, :::

:::verse number="3:32" Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, :::

:::verse number="3:33" Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, :::

:::verse number="3:34" Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor, :::

:::verse number="3:35" Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, :::

:::verse number="3:36" Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, :::

:::verse number="3:37" Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, :::

:::verse number="3:38" Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. :::

:::verse number="4:1" And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, :::

:::verse number="4:2" Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. :::

:::verse number="4:3" And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. :::

:::verse number="4:4" And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. :::

:::verse number="4:5" And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. :::

:::verse number="4:6" And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. :::

:::verse number="4:7" If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. :::

:::verse number="4:8" And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. :::

:::verse number="4:9" And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: :::

:::verse number="4:10" For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: :::

:::verse number="4:11" And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. :::

:::verse number="4:12" And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. :::

:::verse number="4:13" And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. :::

:::verse number="4:14" And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. :::

:::verse number="4:15" And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. :::

:::verse number="4:16" And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. :::

:::verse number="4:17" And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, :::

:::verse number="4:18" The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, :::

:::verse number="4:19" To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="4:20" And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. :::

:::verse number="4:21" And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. :::

:::verse number="4:22" And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? :::

:::verse number="4:23" And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. :::

:::verse number="4:24" And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. :::

:::verse number="4:25" But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; :::

:::verse number="4:26" But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. :::

:::verse number="4:27" And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. :::

:::verse number="4:28" And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, :::

:::verse number="4:29" And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. :::

:::verse number="4:30" But he passing through the midst of them went his way, :::

:::verse number="4:31" And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. :::

:::verse number="4:32" And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. :::

:::verse number="4:33" And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, :::

:::verse number="4:34" Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. :::

:::verse number="4:35" And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. :::

:::verse number="4:36" And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. :::

:::verse number="4:37" And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about. :::

:::verse number="4:38" And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house.

And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. :::

:::verse number="4:39" And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. :::

:::verse number="4:40" Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. :::

:::verse number="4:41" And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. :::

:::verse number="4:42" And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. :::

:::verse number="4:43" And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. :::

:::verse number="4:44" And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. :::

:::verse number="5:1" And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed on him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, :::

:::verse number="5:2" And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. :::

:::verse number="5:3" And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. :::

:::verse number="5:4" Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. :::

:::verse number="5:5" And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. :::

:::verse number="5:6" And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. :::

:::verse number="5:7" And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. :::

:::verse number="5:8" When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. :::

:::verse number="5:9" For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: :::

:::verse number="5:10" And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. :::

:::verse number="5:11" And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. :::

:::verse number="5:12" And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. :::

:::verse number="5:13" And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. :::

:::verse number="5:14" And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. :::

:::verse number="5:15" But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. :::

:::verse number="5:16" And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. :::

:::verse number="5:17" And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. :::

:::verse number="5:18" And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. :::

:::verse number="5:19" And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went on the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus. :::

:::verse number="5:20" And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. :::

:::verse number="5:21" And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? :::

:::verse number="5:22" But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? :::

:::verse number="5:23" Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? :::

:::verse number="5:24" But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. :::

:::verse number="5:25" And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. :::

:::verse number="5:26" And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day. :::

:::verse number="5:27" And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. :::

:::verse number="5:28" And he left all, rose up, and followed him. :::

:::verse number="5:29" And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. :::

:::verse number="5:30" But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? :::

:::verse number="5:31" And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. :::

:::verse number="5:32" I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. :::

:::verse number="5:33" And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? :::

:::verse number="5:34" And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? :::

:::verse number="5:35" But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. :::

:::verse number="5:36" And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment on an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. :::

:::verse number="5:37" And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. :::

:::verse number="5:38" But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. :::

:::verse number="5:39" No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better. :::

:::verse number="6:1" And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. :::

:::verse number="6:2" And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? :::

:::verse number="6:3" And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; :::

:::verse number="6:4" How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? :::

:::verse number="6:5" And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. :::

:::verse number="6:6" And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. :::

:::verse number="6:7" And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. :::

:::verse number="6:8" But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. :::

:::verse number="6:9" Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? :::

:::verse number="6:10" And looking round about on them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. :::

:::verse number="6:11" And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus. :::

:::verse number="6:12" And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. :::

:::verse number="6:13" And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; :::

:::verse number="6:14" Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, :::

:::verse number="6:15" Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, :::

:::verse number="6:16" And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. :::

:::verse number="6:17" And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; :::

:::verse number="6:18" And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. :::

:::verse number="6:19" And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. :::

:::verse number="6:20" And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="6:21" Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. :::

:::verse number="6:22" Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. :::

:::verse number="6:23" Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. :::

:::verse number="6:24" But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. :::

:::verse number="6:25" Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. :::

:::verse number="6:26" Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. :::

:::verse number="6:27" But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, :::

:::verse number="6:28" Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. :::

:::verse number="6:29" And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. :::

:::verse number="6:30" Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. :::

:::verse number="6:31" And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. :::

:::verse number="6:32" For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. :::

:::verse number="6:33" And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. :::

:::verse number="6:34" And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. :::

:::verse number="6:35" But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. :::

:::verse number="6:36" Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. :::

:::verse number="6:37" Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: :::

:::verse number="6:38" Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. :::

:::verse number="6:39" And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? :::

:::verse number="6:40" The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. :::

:::verse number="6:41" And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? :::

:::verse number="6:42" Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. :::

:::verse number="6:43" For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. :::

:::verse number="6:44" For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. :::

:::verse number="6:45" A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. :::

:::verse number="6:46" And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? :::

:::verse number="6:47" Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: :::

:::verse number="6:48" He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently on that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded on a rock. :::

:::verse number="6:49" But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house on the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. :::

:::verse number="7:2" And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. :::

:::verse number="7:3" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:4" And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: :::

:::verse number="7:5" For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. :::

:::verse number="7:6" 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: :::

:::verse number="7:7" Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. :::

:::verse number="7:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:10" And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. :::

:::verse number="7:11" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:13" And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. :::

:::verse number="7:14" And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still.

And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. :::

:::verse number="7:15" And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. :::

:::verse number="7:16" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:17" And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about. :::

:::verse number="7:18" And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. :::

:::verse number="7:19" 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? :::

:::verse number="7:20" 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? :::

:::verse number="7:21" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:23" And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. :::

:::verse number="7:24" 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? :::

:::verse number="7:25" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:26" But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. :::

:::verse number="7:27" This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. :::

:::verse number="7:28" 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 is greater than he. :::

:::verse number="7:29" And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. :::

:::verse number="7:30" But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. :::

:::verse number="7:31" And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like? :::

:::verse number="7:32" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:33" For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. :::

:::verse number="7:34" 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! :::

:::verse number="7:35" But wisdom is justified of all her children. :::

:::verse number="7:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:37" 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, :::

:::verse number="7:38" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:40" And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. :::

:::verse number="7:41" There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. :::

:::verse number="7:42" And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? :::

:::verse number="7:43" Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most.

And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. :::

:::verse number="7:44" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:45" Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. :::

:::verse number="7:46" My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. :::

:::verse number="7:47" 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. :::

:::verse number="7:48" And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. :::

:::verse number="7:49" And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? :::

:::verse number="7:50" And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. :::

:::verse number="8:1" 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: and the twelve were with him, :::

:::verse number="8:2" And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, :::

:::verse number="8:3" And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. :::

:::verse number="8:4" And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: :::

:::verse number="8:5" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:6" And some fell on a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. :::

:::verse number="8:7" And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. :::

:::verse number="8:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:9" And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? :::

:::verse number="8:10" And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. :::

:::verse number="8:11" Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. :::

:::verse number="8:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:13" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:14" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:15" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:16" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:17" For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. :::

:::verse number="8:18" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:19" Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. :::

:::verse number="8:20" And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. :::

:::verse number="8:21" And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. :::

:::verse number="8:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:23" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:24" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:25" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:26" And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. :::

:::verse number="8:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:28" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:29" (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.) :::

:::verse number="8:30" And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. :::

:::verse number="8:31" And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. :::

:::verse number="8:32" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:33" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:34" When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. :::

:::verse number="8:35" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:36" They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. :::

:::verse number="8:37" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:38" Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, :::

:::verse number="8:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:40" And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. :::

:::verse number="8:41" 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: :::

:::verse number="8:42" For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. :::

:::verse number="8:43" And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living on physicians, neither could be healed of any, :::

:::verse number="8:44" Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. :::

:::verse number="8:45" 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? :::

:::verse number="8:46" And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. :::

:::verse number="8:47" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:48" And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. :::

:::verse number="8:49" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:50" But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. :::

:::verse number="8:51" 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. :::

:::verse number="8:52" And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. :::

:::verse number="8:53" And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. :::

:::verse number="8:54" And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. :::

:::verse number="8:55" And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. :::

:::verse number="8:56" And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. :::

:::verse number="9:1" Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. :::

:::verse number="9:2" And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. :::

:::verse number="9:3" And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. :::

:::verse number="9:4" And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. :::

:::verse number="9:5" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:6" And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. :::

:::verse number="9:7" 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; :::

:::verse number="9:8" And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. :::

:::verse number="9:9" And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. :::

:::verse number="9:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:11" And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. :::

:::verse number="9:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:13" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:14" For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. :::

:::verse number="9:15" And they did so, and made them all sit down. :::

:::verse number="9:16" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:17" And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. :::

:::verse number="9:18" 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? :::

:::verse number="9:19" They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. :::

:::verse number="9:20" He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. :::

:::verse number="9:21" And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; :::

:::verse number="9:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:23" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:24" For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. :::

:::verse number="9:25" For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? :::

:::verse number="9:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:28" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:29" And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. :::

:::verse number="9:30" And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: :::

:::verse number="9:31" Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="9:32" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:33" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:34" While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. :::

:::verse number="9:35" And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. :::

:::verse number="9:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:37" And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. :::

:::verse number="9:38" And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look on my son: for he is mine only child. :::

:::verse number="9:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:40" And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. :::

:::verse number="9:41" And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. :::

:::verse number="9:42" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:43" 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, :::

:::verse number="9:44" Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. :::

:::verse number="9:45" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:46" Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. :::

:::verse number="9:47" And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, :::

:::verse number="9:48" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:49" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:50" And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us. :::

:::verse number="9:51" 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, :::

:::verse number="9:52" And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. :::

:::verse number="9:53" And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="9:54" 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? :::

:::verse number="9:55" But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. :::

:::verse number="9:56" For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. :::

:::verse number="9:57" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:58" 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. :::

:::verse number="9:59" And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. :::

:::verse number="9:60" Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="9:61" And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. :::

:::verse number="9:62" And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="10:1" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:2" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:3" Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. :::

:::verse number="10:4" Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. :::

:::verse number="10:5" And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. :::

:::verse number="10:6" And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest on it: if not, it shall turn to you again. :::

:::verse number="10:7" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:8" And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: :::

:::verse number="10:9" And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. :::

:::verse number="10:10" But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, :::

:::verse number="10:11" 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 is come nigh unto you. :::

:::verse number="10:12" But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. :::

:::verse number="10:13" Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. :::

:::verse number="10:14" But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. :::

:::verse number="10:15" And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. :::

:::verse number="10:16" He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="10:17" And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. :::

:::verse number="10:18" And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. :::

:::verse number="10:19" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:20" Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. :::

:::verse number="10:21" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:23" And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: :::

:::verse number="10:24" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:25" And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? :::

:::verse number="10:26" He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? :::

:::verse number="10:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:28" And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. :::

:::verse number="10:29" But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? :::

:::verse number="10:30" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:31" And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. :::

:::verse number="10:32" And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. :::

:::verse number="10:33" But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, :::

:::verse number="10:34" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:35" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:36" Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? :::

:::verse number="10:37" And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. :::

:::verse number="10:38" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:39" And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. :::

:::verse number="10:40" 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. :::

:::verse number="10:41" And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: :::

:::verse number="10:42" But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. :::

:::verse number="11:1" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:2" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:3" Give us day by day our daily bread. :::

:::verse number="11:4" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:5" 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; :::

:::verse number="11:6" For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? :::

:::verse number="11:7" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:10" For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. :::

:::verse number="11:11" 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? :::

:::verse number="11:12" Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? :::

:::verse number="11:13" 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? :::

:::verse number="11:14" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:15" But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. :::

:::verse number="11:16" And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. :::

:::verse number="11:17" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:18" If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. :::

:::verse number="11:19" And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. :::

:::verse number="11:20" But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come on you. :::

:::verse number="11:21" When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: :::

:::verse number="11:22" But when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. :::

:::verse number="11:23" He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. :::

:::verse number="11:24" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:25" And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. :::

:::verse number="11:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:28" But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. :::

:::verse number="11:29" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:30" For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. :::

:::verse number="11:31" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:32" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:33" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:34" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:35" Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. :::

:::verse number="11:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:37" And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. :::

:::verse number="11:38" And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. :::

:::verse number="11:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:40" Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? :::

:::verse number="11:41" But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. :::

:::verse number="11:42" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:43" Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. :::

:::verse number="11:44" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:45" Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also. :::

:::verse number="11:46" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:47" Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. :::

:::verse number="11:48" Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. :::

:::verse number="11:49" Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: :::

:::verse number="11:50" That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; :::

:::verse number="11:51" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:52" 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. :::

:::verse number="11:53" 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: :::

:::verse number="11:54" Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. :::

:::verse number="12:1" In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one on another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. :::

:::verse number="12:2" For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. :::

:::verse number="12:3" 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 on the housetops. :::

:::verse number="12:4" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:5" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:6" Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? :::

:::verse number="12:7" But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. :::

:::verse number="12:8" Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: :::

:::verse number="12:9" But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. :::

:::verse number="12:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:11" 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: :::

:::verse number="12:12" For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. :::

:::verse number="12:13" And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. :::

:::verse number="12:14" And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? :::

:::verse number="12:15" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:16" And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: :::

:::verse number="12:17" And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? :::

:::verse number="12:18" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:19" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:20" 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? :::

:::verse number="12:21" So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. :::

:::verse number="12:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:23" The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. :::

:::verse number="12:24" 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? :::

:::verse number="12:25" And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? :::

:::verse number="12:26" If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? :::

:::verse number="12:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:28" 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? :::

:::verse number="12:29" And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. :::

:::verse number="12:30" For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. :::

:::verse number="12:31" But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. :::

:::verse number="12:32" Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. :::

:::verse number="12:33" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:34" For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. :::

:::verse number="12:35" Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; :::

:::verse number="12:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:37" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:38" And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. :::

:::verse number="12:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:40" Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. :::

:::verse number="12:41" Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? :::

:::verse number="12:42" 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? :::

:::verse number="12:43" Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. :::

:::verse number="12:44" Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. :::

:::verse number="12:45" 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; :::

:::verse number="12:46" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:47" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:48" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:49" I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? :::

:::verse number="12:50" But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! :::

:::verse number="12:51" Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: :::

:::verse number="12:52" For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. :::

:::verse number="12:53" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:54" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:55" And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. :::

:::verse number="12:56" 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? :::

:::verse number="12:57" Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? :::

:::verse number="12:58" 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. :::

:::verse number="12:59" I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. :::

:::verse number="13:1" There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. :::

:::verse number="13:2" And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? :::

:::verse number="13:3" I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. :::

:::verse number="13:4" Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? :::

:::verse number="13:5" I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. :::

:::verse number="13:6" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:7" 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? :::

:::verse number="13:8" And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: :::

:::verse number="13:9" And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down. :::

:::verse number="13:10" And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. :::

:::verse number="13:11" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:12" And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. :::

:::verse number="13:13" And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. :::

:::verse number="13:14" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:15" 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? :::

:::verse number="13:16" 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? :::

:::verse number="13:17" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:18" Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? :::

:::verse number="13:19" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:20" And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? :::

:::verse number="13:21" It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. :::

:::verse number="13:22" And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="13:23" Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, :::

:::verse number="13:24" Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. :::

:::verse number="13:25" 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: :::

:::verse number="13:26" Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. :::

:::verse number="13:27" But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. :::

:::verse number="13:28" 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, and you yourselves thrust out. :::

:::verse number="13:29" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:30" And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. :::

:::verse number="13:31" The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. :::

:::verse number="13:32" 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. :::

:::verse number="13:33" Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="13:34" 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! :::

:::verse number="13:35" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:1" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:2" And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. :::

:::verse number="14:3" And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? :::

:::verse number="14:4" And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; :::

:::verse number="14:5" 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? :::

:::verse number="14:6" And they could not answer him again to these things. :::

:::verse number="14:7" And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, :::

:::verse number="14:8" 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; :::

:::verse number="14:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:11" For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. :::

:::verse number="14:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:13" But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: :::

:::verse number="14:14" And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. :::

:::verse number="14:15" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:16" Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: :::

:::verse number="14:17" And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. :::

:::verse number="14:18" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:19" And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. :::

:::verse number="14:20" And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. :::

:::verse number="14:21" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:22" And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. :::

:::verse number="14:23" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:24" For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. :::

:::verse number="14:25" And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, :::

:::verse number="14:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="14:27" And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. :::

:::verse number="14:28" For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? :::

:::verse number="14:29" Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, :::

:::verse number="14:30" Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. :::

:::verse number="14:31" 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? :::

:::verse number="14:32" Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. :::

:::verse number="14:33" So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. :::

:::verse number="14:34" Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? :::

:::verse number="14:35" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:1" Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. :::

:::verse number="15:2" And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. :::

:::verse number="15:3" And he spake this parable unto them, saying, :::

:::verse number="15:4" 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? :::

:::verse number="15:5" And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. :::

:::verse number="15:6" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:7" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:8" 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? :::

:::verse number="15:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:10" Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. :::

:::verse number="15:11" And he said, A certain man had two sons: :::

:::verse number="15:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:13" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:14" And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. :::

:::verse number="15:15" And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. :::

:::verse number="15:16" And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. :::

:::verse number="15:17" 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! :::

:::verse number="15:18" I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, :::

:::verse number="15:19" And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. :::

:::verse number="15:20" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:21" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:22" 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: :::

:::verse number="15:23" And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: :::

:::verse number="15:24" For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. :::

:::verse number="15:25" Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. :::

:::verse number="15:26" And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. :::

:::verse number="15:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="15:28" And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. :::

:::verse number="15:29" 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: :::

:::verse number="15:30" But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. :::

:::verse number="15:31" And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. :::

:::verse number="15:32" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:1" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:2" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:3" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:4" I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. :::

:::verse number="16:5" So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? :::

:::verse number="16:6" And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. :::

:::verse number="16:7" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:11" If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? :::

:::verse number="16:12" And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? :::

:::verse number="16:13" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:14" And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. :::

:::verse number="16:15" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:16" The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. :::

:::verse number="16:17" And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. :::

:::verse number="16:18" Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery. :::

:::verse number="16:19" There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: :::

:::verse number="16:20" And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, :::

:::verse number="16:21" And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. :::

:::verse number="16:22" 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; :::

:::verse number="16:23" And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. :::

:::verse number="16:24" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:25" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="16:27" Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: :::

:::verse number="16:28" For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. :::

:::verse number="16:29" Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. :::

:::verse number="16:30" And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. :::

:::verse number="16:31" And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. :::

:::verse number="17:1" Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! :::

:::verse number="17:2" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:3" Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. :::

:::verse number="17:4" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:5" And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. :::

:::verse number="17:6" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:7" 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? :::

:::verse number="17:8" 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? :::

:::verse number="17:9" Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. :::

:::verse number="17:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:11" And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. :::

:::verse number="17:12" And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: :::

:::verse number="17:13" And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. :::

:::verse number="17:14" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:15" And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, :::

:::verse number="17:16" And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. :::

:::verse number="17:17" And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? :::

:::verse number="17:18" There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. :::

:::verse number="17:19" And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. :::

:::verse number="17:20" And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: :::

:::verse number="17:21" Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. :::

:::verse number="17:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:23" And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. :::

:::verse number="17:24" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:25" But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. :::

:::verse number="17:26" And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. :::

:::verse number="17:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:28" Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; :::

:::verse number="17:29" But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. :::

:::verse number="17:30" Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. :::

:::verse number="17:31" In that day, he which shall be on 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. :::

:::verse number="17:32" Remember Lot's wife. :::

:::verse number="17:33" Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. :::

:::verse number="17:34" 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. :::

:::verse number="17:35" Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. :::

:::verse number="17:36" Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. :::

:::verse number="17:37" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:1" And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; :::

:::verse number="18:2" Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: :::

:::verse number="18:3" And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. :::

:::verse number="18:4" And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; :::

:::verse number="18:5" Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. :::

:::verse number="18:6" And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. :::

:::verse number="18:7" And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? :::

:::verse number="18:8" I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? :::

:::verse number="18:9" And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: :::

:::verse number="18:10" Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. :::

:::verse number="18:11" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:12" I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. :::

:::verse number="18:13" And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. :::

:::verse number="18:14" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:15" And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. :::

:::verse number="18:16" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:17" Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. :::

:::verse number="18:18" And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? :::

:::verse number="18:19" And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. :::

:::verse number="18:20" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:21" And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. :::

:::verse number="18:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:23" And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. :::

:::verse number="18:24" And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! :::

:::verse number="18:25" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:26" And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? :::

:::verse number="18:27" And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. :::

:::verse number="18:28" Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. :::

:::verse number="18:29" 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, :::

:::verse number="18:30" Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. :::

:::verse number="18:31" Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. :::

:::verse number="18:32" For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: :::

:::verse number="18:33" And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. :::

:::verse number="18:34" And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. :::

:::verse number="18:35" And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: :::

:::verse number="18:36" And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. :::

:::verse number="18:37" And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. :::

:::verse number="18:38" And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. :::

:::verse number="18:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="18:40" And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, :::

:::verse number="18:41" Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. :::

:::verse number="18:42" And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. :::

:::verse number="18:43" And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. :::

:::verse number="19:1" And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. :::

:::verse number="19:2" And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. :::

:::verse number="19:3" And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. :::

:::verse number="19:4" And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. :::

:::verse number="19:5" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:6" And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. :::

:::verse number="19:7" And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. :::

:::verse number="19:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:9" And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. :::

:::verse number="19:10" For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. :::

:::verse number="19:11" 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 should immediately appear. :::

:::verse number="19:12" He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. :::

:::verse number="19:13" And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. :::

:::verse number="19:14" But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. :::

:::verse number="19:15" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:16" Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. :::

:::verse number="19:17" And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. :::

:::verse number="19:18" And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. :::

:::verse number="19:19" And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. :::

:::verse number="19:20" And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: :::

:::verse number="19:21" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:22" 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: :::

:::verse number="19:23" Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? :::

:::verse number="19:24" And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. :::

:::verse number="19:25" (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) :::

:::verse number="19:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:27" But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. :::

:::verse number="19:28" And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="19:29" 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, :::

:::verse number="19:30" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:31" And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. :::

:::verse number="19:32" And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. :::

:::verse number="19:33" And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? :::

:::verse number="19:34" And they said, The Lord hath need of him. :::

:::verse number="19:35" And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments on the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. :::

:::verse number="19:36" And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. :::

:::verse number="19:37" 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; :::

:::verse number="19:38" Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. :::

:::verse number="19:39" And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. :::

:::verse number="19:40" And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. :::

:::verse number="19:41" And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, :::

:::verse number="19:42" 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. :::

:::verse number="19:43" For the days shall come on thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, :::

:::verse number="19:44" And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone on another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. :::

:::verse number="19:45" And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; :::

:::verse number="19:46" Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. :::

:::verse number="19:47" And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, :::

:::verse number="19:48" And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. :::

:::verse number="20:1" 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 on him with the elders, :::

:::verse number="20:2" And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? :::

:::verse number="20:3" And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: :::

:::verse number="20:4" The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? :::

:::verse number="20:5" And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? :::

:::verse number="20:6" But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. :::

:::verse number="20:7" And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. :::

:::verse number="20:8" And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. :::

:::verse number="20:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:11" And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. :::

:::verse number="20:12" And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. :::

:::verse number="20:13" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:14" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:15" So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? :::

:::verse number="20:16" He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. :::

:::verse number="20:17" 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? :::

:::verse number="20:18" Whosoever shall fall on that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. :::

:::verse number="20:19" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:20" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:21" 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: :::

:::verse number="20:22" Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? :::

:::verse number="20:23" But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? :::

:::verse number="20:24" Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. :::

:::verse number="20:25" And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. :::

:::verse number="20:26" And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. :::

:::verse number="20:27" Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, :::

:::verse number="20:28" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:29" There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. :::

:::verse number="20:30" And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. :::

:::verse number="20:31" And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. :::

:::verse number="20:32" Last of all the woman died also. :::

:::verse number="20:33" Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. :::

:::verse number="20:34" And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: :::

:::verse number="20:35" But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: :::

:::verse number="20:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:37" 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. :::

:::verse number="20:38" For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. :::

:::verse number="20:39" Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. :::

:::verse number="20:40" And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. :::

:::verse number="20:41" And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? :::

:::verse number="20:42" And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, :::

:::verse number="20:43" Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. :::

:::verse number="20:44" David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? :::

:::verse number="20:45" Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, :::

:::verse number="20:46" 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; :::

:::verse number="20:47" Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. :::

:::verse number="21:1" And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. :::

:::verse number="21:2" And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. :::

:::verse number="21:3" And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: :::

:::verse number="21:4" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:5" And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, :::

:::verse number="21:6" As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down. :::

:::verse number="21:7" 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? :::

:::verse number="21:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:9" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:10" Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: :::

:::verse number="21:11" And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. :::

:::verse number="21:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:13" And it shall turn to you for a testimony. :::

:::verse number="21:14" Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: :::

:::verse number="21:15" For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. :::

:::verse number="21:16" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:17" And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. :::

:::verse number="21:18" But there shall not an hair of your head perish. :::

:::verse number="21:19" In your patience possess ye your souls. :::

:::verse number="21:20" And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. :::

:::verse number="21:21" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:22" For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="21:23" 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 on this people. :::

:::verse number="21:24" And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="21:25" And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; :::

:::verse number="21:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:27" And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. :::

:::verse number="21:28" And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. :::

:::verse number="21:29" And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; :::

:::verse number="21:30" When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. :::

:::verse number="21:31" So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. :::

:::verse number="21:32" Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="21:33" Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. :::

:::verse number="21:34" 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 on you unawares. :::

:::verse number="21:35" For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. :::

:::verse number="21:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:37" 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. :::

:::verse number="21:38" And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him. :::

:::verse number="22:1" Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. :::

:::verse number="22:2" And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. :::

:::verse number="22:3" Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. :::

:::verse number="22:4" And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. :::

:::verse number="22:5" And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. :::

:::verse number="22:6" And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. :::

:::verse number="22:7" Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. :::

:::verse number="22:8" And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. :::

:::verse number="22:9" And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? :::

:::verse number="22:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:11" 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? :::

:::verse number="22:12" And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. :::

:::verse number="22:13" And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. :::

:::verse number="22:14" And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. :::

:::verse number="22:15" And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: :::

:::verse number="22:16" For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="22:17" And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: :::

:::verse number="22:18" For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. :::

:::verse number="22:19" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:20" Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. :::

:::verse number="22:21" But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. :::

:::verse number="22:22" And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! :::

:::verse number="22:23" And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. :::

:::verse number="22:24" And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. :::

:::verse number="22:25" And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority on them are called benefactors. :::

:::verse number="22:26" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:27" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:28" Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. :::

:::verse number="22:29" And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; :::

:::verse number="22:30" That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. :::

:::verse number="22:31" And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: :::

:::verse number="22:32" But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. :::

:::verse number="22:33" And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. :::

:::verse number="22:34" And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. :::

:::verse number="22:35" And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. :::

:::verse number="22:36" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:37" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:38" And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. :::

:::verse number="22:39" And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. :::

:::verse number="22:40" And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. :::

:::verse number="22:41" And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, :::

:::verse number="22:42" Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. :::

:::verse number="22:43" And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. :::

:::verse number="22:44" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:45" And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, :::

:::verse number="22:46" And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. :::

:::verse number="22:47" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:48" But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? :::

:::verse number="22:49" When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? :::

:::verse number="22:50" And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. :::

:::verse number="22:51" And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. :::

:::verse number="22:52" 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? :::

:::verse number="22:53" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:54" Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. :::

:::verse number="22:55" And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. :::

:::verse number="22:56" But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked on him, and said, This man was also with him. :::

:::verse number="22:57" And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. :::

:::verse number="22:58" And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. :::

:::verse number="22:59" 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. :::

:::verse number="22:60" And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. :::

:::verse number="22:61" And the Lord turned, and looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. :::

:::verse number="22:62" And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. :::

:::verse number="22:63" And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. :::

:::verse number="22:64" And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? :::

:::verse number="22:65" And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. :::

:::verse number="22:66" 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, :::

:::verse number="22:67" Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: :::

:::verse number="22:68" And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. :::

:::verse number="22:69" Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. :::

:::verse number="22:70" Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. :::

:::verse number="22:71" And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth. :::

:::verse number="23:1" And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. :::

:::verse number="23:2" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:3" And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it. :::

:::verse number="23:4" Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man. :::

:::verse number="23:5" And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. :::

:::verse number="23:6" When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. :::

:::verse number="23:7" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:8" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:9" Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. :::

:::verse number="23:10" And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. :::

:::verse number="23:11" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:12" And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. :::

:::verse number="23:13" And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, :::

:::verse number="23:14" 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: :::

:::verse number="23:15" No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. :::

:::verse number="23:16" I will therefore chastise him, and release him. :::

:::verse number="23:17" (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) :::

:::verse number="23:18" And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: :::

:::verse number="23:19" (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) :::

:::verse number="23:20" Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. :::

:::verse number="23:21" But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. :::

:::verse number="23:22" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:23" And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. :::

:::verse number="23:24" And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. :::

:::verse number="23:25" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:26" And as they led him away, they laid hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. :::

:::verse number="23:27" And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. :::

:::verse number="23:28" But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. :::

:::verse number="23:29" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:30" Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. :::

:::verse number="23:31" For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? :::

:::verse number="23:32" And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. :::

:::verse number="23:33" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:34" Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. :::

:::verse number="23:35" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:36" And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, :::

:::verse number="23:37" And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. :::

:::verse number="23:38" And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. :::

:::verse number="23:39" And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. :::

:::verse number="23:40" But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? :::

:::verse number="23:41" And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. :::

:::verse number="23:42" And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. :::

:::verse number="23:43" And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. :::

:::verse number="23:44" And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. :::

:::verse number="23:45" And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. :::

:::verse number="23:46" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:47" Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. :::

:::verse number="23:48" And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. :::

:::verse number="23:49" And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. :::

:::verse number="23:50" And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just: :::

:::verse number="23:51" (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. :::

:::verse number="23:52" This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. :::

:::verse number="23:53" 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. :::

:::verse number="23:54" And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. :::

:::verse number="23:55" And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. :::

:::verse number="23:56" And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. :::

:::verse number="24:1" Now on 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. :::

:::verse number="24:2" And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="24:3" And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. :::

:::verse number="24:4" And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: :::

:::verse number="24:5" 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? :::

:::verse number="24:6" He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, :::

:::verse number="24:7" Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. :::

:::verse number="24:8" And they remembered his words, :::

:::verse number="24:9" And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. :::

:::verse number="24:10" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:11" And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. :::

:::verse number="24:12" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:13" And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. :::

:::verse number="24:14" And they talked together of all these things which had happened. :::

:::verse number="24:15" And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. :::

:::verse number="24:16" But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. :::

:::verse number="24:17" And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? :::

:::verse number="24:18" 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? :::

:::verse number="24:19" And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: :::

:::verse number="24:20" And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. :::

:::verse number="24:21" But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. :::

:::verse number="24:22" Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; :::

:::verse number="24:23" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:24" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:25" Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: :::

:::verse number="24:26" Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? :::

:::verse number="24:27" And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. :::

:::verse number="24:28" And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. :::

:::verse number="24:29" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:30" And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. :::

:::verse number="24:31" And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. :::

:::verse number="24:32" 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? :::

:::verse number="24:33" And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, :::

:::verse number="24:34" Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. :::

:::verse number="24:35" And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. :::

:::verse number="24:36" And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. :::

:::verse number="24:37" But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. :::

:::verse number="24:38" And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? :::

:::verse number="24:39" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:40" And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. :::

:::verse number="24:41" And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? :::

:::verse number="24:42" And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. :::

:::verse number="24:43" And he took it, and did eat before them. :::

:::verse number="24:44" 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. :::

:::verse number="24:45" Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, :::

:::verse number="24:46" And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: :::

:::verse number="24:47" And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="24:48" And ye are witnesses of these things. :::

:::verse number="24:49" And, behold, I send the promise of my Father on you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. :::

:::verse number="24:50" And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. :::

:::verse number="24:51" And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. :::

:::verse number="24:52" And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: :::

:::verse number="24:53" And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:1" In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. :::

:::verse number="1:2" The same was in the beginning with God. :::

:::verse number="1:3" All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. :::

:::verse number="1:4" In him was life; and the life was the light of men. :::

:::verse number="1:5" And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. :::

:::verse number="1:6" There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. :::

:::verse number="1:7" The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. :::

:::verse number="1:8" He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. :::

:::verse number="1:9" That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. :::

:::verse number="1:10" He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. :::

:::verse number="1:11" He came unto his own, and his own received him not. :::

:::verse number="1:12" But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: :::

:::verse number="1:13" Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. :::

:::verse number="1:14" And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. :::

:::verse number="1:15" John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. :::

:::verse number="1:16" And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. :::

:::verse number="1:17" For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:18" No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. :::

:::verse number="1:19" And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? :::

:::verse number="1:20" And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:21" And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. :::

:::verse number="1:22" Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? :::

:::verse number="1:23" He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. :::

:::verse number="1:24" And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. :::

:::verse number="1:25" And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? :::

:::verse number="1:26" John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; :::

:::verse number="1:27" He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. :::

:::verse number="1:28" These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing. :::

:::verse number="1:29" The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. :::

:::verse number="1:30" This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. :::

:::verse number="1:31" And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. :::

:::verse number="1:32" And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode on him. :::

:::verse number="1:33" And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, On whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="1:34" And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="1:35" Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; :::

:::verse number="1:36" And looking on Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! :::

:::verse number="1:37" And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. :::

:::verse number="1:38" Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? :::

:::verse number="1:39" He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. :::

:::verse number="1:40" One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. :::

:::verse number="1:41" He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:42" And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone. :::

:::verse number="1:43" The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. :::

:::verse number="1:44" Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. :::

:::verse number="1:45" Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. :::

:::verse number="1:46" And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see. :::

:::verse number="1:47" Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! :::

:::verse number="1:48" Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. :::

:::verse number="1:49" Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. :::

:::verse number="1:50" Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. :::

:::verse number="1:51" And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of man. :::

:::verse number="2:1" And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: :::

:::verse number="2:2" And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. :::

:::verse number="2:3" And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. :::

:::verse number="2:4" Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. :::

:::verse number="2:5" His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. :::

:::verse number="2:6" And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. :::

:::verse number="2:7" Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. :::

:::verse number="2:8" And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. :::

:::verse number="2:9" When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, :::

:::verse number="2:10" And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. :::

:::verse number="2:11" This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. :::

:::verse number="2:12" After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. :::

:::verse number="2:13" And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="2:14" And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: :::

:::verse number="2:15" And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; :::

:::verse number="2:16" And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. :::

:::verse number="2:17" And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. :::

:::verse number="2:18" Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? :::

:::verse number="2:19" Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. :::

:::verse number="2:20" Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? :::

:::verse number="2:21" But he spake of the temple of his body. :::

:::verse number="2:22" When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. :::

:::verse number="2:23" Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. :::

:::verse number="2:24" But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, :::

:::verse number="2:25" And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. :::

:::verse number="3:1" There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: :::

:::verse number="3:2" The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. :::

:::verse number="3:3" Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="3:4" Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? :::

:::verse number="3:5" Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="3:6" That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. :::

:::verse number="3:7" Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. :::

:::verse number="3:8" The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. :::

:::verse number="3:9" Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? :::

:::verse number="3:10" Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? :::

:::verse number="3:11" Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. :::

:::verse number="3:12" If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? :::

:::verse number="3:13" And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. :::

:::verse number="3:14" And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: :::

:::verse number="3:15" That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. :::

:::verse number="3:16" For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. :::

:::verse number="3:17" For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. :::

:::verse number="3:18" He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. :::

:::verse number="3:19" And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. :::

:::verse number="3:20" For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. :::

:::verse number="3:21" But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. :::

:::verse number="3:22" After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. :::

:::verse number="3:23" And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. :::

:::verse number="3:24" For John was not yet cast into prison. :::

:::verse number="3:25" Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. :::

:::verse number="3:26" And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. :::

:::verse number="3:27" John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. :::

:::verse number="3:28" Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. :::

:::verse number="3:29" He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="3:30" He must increase, but I must decrease. :::

:::verse number="3:31" He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. :::

:::verse number="3:32" And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony. :::

:::verse number="3:33" He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. :::

:::verse number="3:34" For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. :::

:::verse number="3:35" The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. :::

:::verse number="3:36" He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. :::

:::verse number="4:1" When therefore the LORD knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John, :::

:::verse number="4:2" (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) :::

:::verse number="4:3" He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. :::

:::verse number="4:4" And he must needs go through Samaria. :::

:::verse number="4:5" Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. :::

:::verse number="4:6" Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. :::

:::verse number="4:7" There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. :::

:::verse number="4:8" (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) :::

:::verse number="4:9" Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. :::

:::verse number="4:10" Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. :::

:::verse number="4:11" The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? :::

:::verse number="4:12" Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? :::

:::verse number="4:13" Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: :::

:::verse number="4:14" But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. :::

:::verse number="4:15" The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. :::

:::verse number="4:16" Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. :::

:::verse number="4:17" The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: :::

:::verse number="4:18" For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. :::

:::verse number="4:19" The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. :::

:::verse number="4:20" Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. :::

:::verse number="4:21" Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. :::

:::verse number="4:22" Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. :::

:::verse number="4:23" But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. :::

:::verse number="4:24" God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. :::

:::verse number="4:25" The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. :::

:::verse number="4:26" Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. :::

:::verse number="4:27" And on this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? :::

:::verse number="4:28" The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, :::

:::verse number="4:29" Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? :::

:::verse number="4:30" Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. :::

:::verse number="4:31" In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. :::

:::verse number="4:32" But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. :::

:::verse number="4:33" Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? :::

:::verse number="4:34" Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. :::

:::verse number="4:35" Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. :::

:::verse number="4:36" And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. :::

:::verse number="4:37" And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. :::

:::verse number="4:38" I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours. :::

:::verse number="4:39" And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. :::

:::verse number="4:40" So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. :::

:::verse number="4:41" And many more believed because of his own word; :::

:::verse number="4:42" And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. :::

:::verse number="4:43" Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. :::

:::verse number="4:44" For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. :::

:::verse number="4:45" Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. :::

:::verse number="4:46" So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. :::

:::verse number="4:47" When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. :::

:::verse number="4:48" Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. :::

:::verse number="4:49" The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. :::

:::verse number="4:50" Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. :::

:::verse number="4:51" And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. :::

:::verse number="4:52" Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. :::

:::verse number="4:53" So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. :::

:::verse number="4:54" This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee. :::

:::verse number="5:1" After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="5:2" Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. :::

:::verse number="5:3" In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. :::

:::verse number="5:4" For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. :::

:::verse number="5:5" And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. :::

:::verse number="5:6" When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? :::

:::verse number="5:7" The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. :::

:::verse number="5:8" Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. :::

:::verse number="5:9" And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath. :::

:::verse number="5:10" The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. :::

:::verse number="5:11" He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. :::

:::verse number="5:12" Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? :::

:::verse number="5:13" And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place. :::

:::verse number="5:14" Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. :::

:::verse number="5:15" The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole. :::

:::verse number="5:16" And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day. :::

:::verse number="5:17" But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. :::

:::verse number="5:18" Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. :::

:::verse number="5:19" Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. :::

:::verse number="5:20" For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. :::

:::verse number="5:21" For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. :::

:::verse number="5:22" For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: :::

:::verse number="5:23" That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father.

He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. :::

:::verse number="5:24" Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. :::

:::verse number="5:25" Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. :::

:::verse number="5:26" For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; :::

:::verse number="5:27" And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. :::

:::verse number="5:28" Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, :::

:::verse number="5:29" And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. :::

:::verse number="5:30" I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. :::

:::verse number="5:31" If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. :::

:::verse number="5:32" There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. :::

:::verse number="5:33" Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth. :::

:::verse number="5:34" But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. :::

:::verse number="5:35" He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. :::

:::verse number="5:36" But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. :::

:::verse number="5:37" And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me.

Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. :::

:::verse number="5:38" And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. :::

:::verse number="5:39" Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. :::

:::verse number="5:40" And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. :::

:::verse number="5:41" I receive not honour from men. :::

:::verse number="5:42" But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. :::

:::verse number="5:43" I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. :::

:::verse number="5:44" How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? :::

:::verse number="5:45" Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. :::

:::verse number="5:46" For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me; for he wrote of me. :::

:::verse number="5:47" But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? :::

:::verse number="6:1" After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. :::

:::verse number="6:2" And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. :::

:::verse number="6:3" And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. :::

:::verse number="6:4" And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. :::

:::verse number="6:5" When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? :::

:::verse number="6:6" And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. :::

:::verse number="6:7" Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. :::

:::verse number="6:8" One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, :::

:::verse number="6:9" There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? :::

:::verse number="6:10" And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. :::

:::verse number="6:11" And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. :::

:::verse number="6:12" When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. :::

:::verse number="6:13" Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. :::

:::verse number="6:14" Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. :::

:::verse number="6:15" When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. :::

:::verse number="6:16" And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea, :::

:::verse number="6:17" And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. :::

:::verse number="6:18" And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew. :::

:::verse number="6:19" So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. :::

:::verse number="6:20" But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. :::

:::verse number="6:21" Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. :::

:::verse number="6:22" The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone; :::

:::verse number="6:23" (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:) :::

:::verse number="6:24" When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. :::

:::verse number="6:25" And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? :::

:::verse number="6:26" Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. :::

:::verse number="6:27" Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. :::

:::verse number="6:28" Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? :::

:::verse number="6:29" Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. :::

:::verse number="6:30" They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work? :::

:::verse number="6:31" Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. :::

:::verse number="6:32" Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. :::

:::verse number="6:33" For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. :::

:::verse number="6:34" Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. :::

:::verse number="6:35" And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. :::

:::verse number="6:36" But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. :::

:::verse number="6:37" All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. :::

:::verse number="6:38" For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="6:39" And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. :::

:::verse number="6:40" And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. :::

:::verse number="6:41" The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. :::

:::verse number="6:42" And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? :::

:::verse number="6:43" Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. :::

:::verse number="6:44" No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. :::

:::verse number="6:45" It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God.

Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. :::

:::verse number="6:46" Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. :::

:::verse number="6:47" Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. :::

:::verse number="6:48" I am that bread of life. :::

:::verse number="6:49" Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. :::

:::verse number="6:50" This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. :::

:::verse number="6:51" I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. :::

:::verse number="6:52" The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat? :::

:::verse number="6:53" Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. :::

:::verse number="6:54" Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. :::

:::verse number="6:55" For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. :::

:::verse number="6:56" He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. :::

:::verse number="6:57" As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. :::

:::verse number="6:58" This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. :::

:::verse number="6:59" These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum. :::

:::verse number="6:60" Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? :::

:::verse number="6:61" When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you? :::

:::verse number="6:62" What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? :::

:::verse number="6:63" It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. :::

:::verse number="6:64" But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. :::

:::verse number="6:65" And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. :::

:::verse number="6:66" From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. :::

:::verse number="6:67" Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? :::

:::verse number="6:68" Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. :::

:::verse number="6:69" And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. :::

:::verse number="6:70" Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? :::

:::verse number="6:71" He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. :::

:::verse number="7:1" After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. :::

:::verse number="7:2" Now the Jew's feast of tabernacles was at hand. :::

:::verse number="7:3" His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. :::

:::verse number="7:4" For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world. :::

:::verse number="7:5" For neither did his brethren believe in him. :::

:::verse number="7:6" Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. :::

:::verse number="7:7" The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. :::

:::verse number="7:8" Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come. :::

:::verse number="7:9" When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee. :::

:::verse number="7:10" But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. :::

:::verse number="7:11" Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he? :::

:::verse number="7:12" And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. :::

:::verse number="7:13" Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews. :::

:::verse number="7:14" Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. :::

:::verse number="7:15" And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? :::

:::verse number="7:16" Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. :::

:::verse number="7:17" If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. :::

:::verse number="7:18" He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. :::

:::verse number="7:19" Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? :::

:::verse number="7:20" The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? :::

:::verse number="7:21" Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. :::

:::verse number="7:22" Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man. :::

:::verse number="7:23" If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? :::

:::verse number="7:24" Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. :::

:::verse number="7:25" Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom they seek to kill? :::

:::verse number="7:26" But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ? :::

:::verse number="7:27" Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. :::

:::verse number="7:28" Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. :::

:::verse number="7:29" But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. :::

:::verse number="7:30" Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. :::

:::verse number="7:31" And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done? :::

:::verse number="7:32" The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him. :::

:::verse number="7:33" Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="7:34" Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come. :::

:::verse number="7:35" Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles? :::

:::verse number="7:36" What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come? :::

:::verse number="7:37" In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. :::

:::verse number="7:38" He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. :::

:::verse number="7:39" (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) :::

:::verse number="7:40" Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. :::

:::verse number="7:41" Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? :::

:::verse number="7:42" Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was? :::

:::verse number="7:43" So there was a division among the people because of him. :::

:::verse number="7:44" And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him. :::

:::verse number="7:45" Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? :::

:::verse number="7:46" The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. :::

:::verse number="7:47" Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived? :::

:::verse number="7:48" Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? :::

:::verse number="7:49" But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. :::

:::verse number="7:50" Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,) :::

:::verse number="7:51" Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth? :::

:::verse number="7:52" They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. :::

:::verse number="7:53" And every man went unto his own house. :::

:::verse number="8:1" Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. :::

:::verse number="8:2" And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. :::

:::verse number="8:3" And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, :::

:::verse number="8:4" They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act. :::

:::verse number="8:5" Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou? :::

:::verse number="8:6" This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. :::

:::verse number="8:7" So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. :::

:::verse number="8:8" And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. :::

:::verse number="8:9" And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. :::

:::verse number="8:10" When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? :::

:::verse number="8:11" She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. :::

:::verse number="8:12" Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. :::

:::verse number="8:13" The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. :::

:::verse number="8:14" Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. :::

:::verse number="8:15" Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. :::

:::verse number="8:16" And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. :::

:::verse number="8:17" It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. :::

:::verse number="8:18" I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. :::

:::verse number="8:19" Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. :::

:::verse number="8:20" These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come. :::

:::verse number="8:21" Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. :::

:::verse number="8:22" Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come. :::

:::verse number="8:23" And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. :::

:::verse number="8:24" I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. :::

:::verse number="8:25" Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. :::

:::verse number="8:26" I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. :::

:::verse number="8:27" They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. :::

:::verse number="8:28" Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. :::

:::verse number="8:29" And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. :::

:::verse number="8:30" As he spake these words, many believed on him. :::

:::verse number="8:31" Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; :::

:::verse number="8:32" And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. :::

:::verse number="8:33" They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? :::

:::verse number="8:34" Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. :::

:::verse number="8:35" And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. :::

:::verse number="8:36" If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. :::

:::verse number="8:37" I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. :::

:::verse number="8:38" I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. :::

:::verse number="8:39" They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. :::

:::verse number="8:40" But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. :::

:::verse number="8:41" Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. :::

:::verse number="8:42" Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. :::

:::verse number="8:43" Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. :::

:::verse number="8:44" Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. :::

:::verse number="8:45" And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. :::

:::verse number="8:46" Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? :::

:::verse number="8:47" He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. :::

:::verse number="8:48" Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? :::

:::verse number="8:49" Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. :::

:::verse number="8:50" And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. :::

:::verse number="8:51" Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. :::

:::verse number="8:52" Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil.

Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death. :::

:::verse number="8:53" Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? :::

:::verse number="8:54" Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: :::

:::verse number="8:55" Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. :::

:::verse number="8:56" Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad. :::

:::verse number="8:57" Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? :::

:::verse number="8:58" Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. :::

:::verse number="8:59" Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by. :::

:::verse number="9:1" And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. :::

:::verse number="9:2" And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? :::

:::verse number="9:3" Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. :::

:::verse number="9:4" I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. :::

:::verse number="9:5" As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. :::

:::verse number="9:6" When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, :::

:::verse number="9:7" And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. :::

:::verse number="9:8" The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? :::

:::verse number="9:9" Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. :::

:::verse number="9:10" Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? :::

:::verse number="9:11" He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. :::

:::verse number="9:12" Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not. :::

:::verse number="9:13" They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. :::

:::verse number="9:14" And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. :::

:::verse number="9:15" Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay on mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. :::

:::verse number="9:16" Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. :::

:::verse number="9:17" They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. :::

:::verse number="9:18" But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight. :::

:::verse number="9:19" And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see? :::

:::verse number="9:20" His parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: :::

:::verse number="9:21" But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. :::

:::verse number="9:22" These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. :::

:::verse number="9:23" Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. :::

:::verse number="9:24" Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner. :::

:::verse number="9:25" He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. :::

:::verse number="9:26" Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes? :::

:::verse number="9:27" He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples? :::

:::verse number="9:28" Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples. :::

:::verse number="9:29" We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is. :::

:::verse number="9:30" The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. :::

:::verse number="9:31" Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. :::

:::verse number="9:32" Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. :::

:::verse number="9:33" If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. :::

:::verse number="9:34" They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out. :::

:::verse number="9:35" Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God? :::

:::verse number="9:36" He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? :::

:::verse number="9:37" And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee. :::

:::verse number="9:38" And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. :::

:::verse number="9:39" And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. :::

:::verse number="9:40" And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? :::

:::verse number="9:41" Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth. :::

:::verse number="10:1" Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. :::

:::verse number="10:2" But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. :::

:::verse number="10:3" To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. :::

:::verse number="10:4" And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. :::

:::verse number="10:5" And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. :::

:::verse number="10:6" This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. :::

:::verse number="10:7" Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. :::

:::verse number="10:8" All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. :::

:::verse number="10:9" I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. :::

:::verse number="10:10" The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. :::

:::verse number="10:11" I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. :::

:::verse number="10:12" But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. :::

:::verse number="10:13" The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. :::

:::verse number="10:14" I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. :::

:::verse number="10:15" As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. :::

:::verse number="10:16" And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. :::

:::verse number="10:17" Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. :::

:::verse number="10:18" No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. :::

:::verse number="10:19" There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. :::

:::verse number="10:20" And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him? :::

:::verse number="10:21" Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind? :::

:::verse number="10:22" And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. :::

:::verse number="10:23" And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. :::

:::verse number="10:24" Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. :::

:::verse number="10:25" Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. :::

:::verse number="10:26" But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. :::

:::verse number="10:27" My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: :::

:::verse number="10:28" And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. :::

:::verse number="10:29" My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. :::

:::verse number="10:30" I and my Father are one. :::

:::verse number="10:31" Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. :::

:::verse number="10:32" Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? :::

:::verse number="10:33" The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. :::

:::verse number="10:34" Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? :::

:::verse number="10:35" If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; :::

:::verse number="10:36" Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? :::

:::verse number="10:37" If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. :::

:::verse number="10:38" But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. :::

:::verse number="10:39" Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand, :::

:::verse number="10:40" And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. :::

:::verse number="10:41" And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. :::

:::verse number="10:42" And many believed on him there. :::

:::verse number="11:1" Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. :::

:::verse number="11:2" (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) :::

:::verse number="11:3" Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. :::

:::verse number="11:4" When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. :::

:::verse number="11:5" Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. :::

:::verse number="11:6" When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. :::

:::verse number="11:7" Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again. :::

:::verse number="11:8" His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? :::

:::verse number="11:9" Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. :::

:::verse number="11:10" But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. :::

:::verse number="11:11" These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. :::

:::verse number="11:12" Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. :::

:::verse number="11:13" Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. :::

:::verse number="11:14" Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. :::

:::verse number="11:15" And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. :::

:::verse number="11:16" Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. :::

:::verse number="11:17" Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. :::

:::verse number="11:18" Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: :::

:::verse number="11:19" And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. :::

:::verse number="11:20" Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. :::

:::verse number="11:21" Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. :::

:::verse number="11:22" But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. :::

:::verse number="11:23" Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. :::

:::verse number="11:24" Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. :::

:::verse number="11:25" Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: :::

:::verse number="11:26" And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? :::

:::verse number="11:27" She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. :::

:::verse number="11:28" And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee. :::

:::verse number="11:29" As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him. :::

:::verse number="11:30" Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him. :::

:::verse number="11:31" The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. :::

:::verse number="11:32" Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. :::

:::verse number="11:33" When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled. :::

:::verse number="11:34" And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come and see. :::

:::verse number="11:35" Jesus wept. :::

:::verse number="11:36" Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! :::

:::verse number="11:37" And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? :::

:::verse number="11:38" Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay on it. :::

:::verse number="11:39" Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. :::

:::verse number="11:40" Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? :::

:::verse number="11:41" Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. :::

:::verse number="11:42" And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. :::

:::verse number="11:43" And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. :::

:::verse number="11:44" And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. :::

:::verse number="11:45" Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. :::

:::verse number="11:46" But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. :::

:::verse number="11:47" Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. :::

:::verse number="11:48" If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. :::

:::verse number="11:49" And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, :::

:::verse number="11:50" Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. :::

:::verse number="11:51" And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; :::

:::verse number="11:52" And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. :::

:::verse number="11:53" Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death. :::

:::verse number="11:54" Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. :::

:::verse number="11:55" And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. :::

:::verse number="11:56" Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? :::

:::verse number="11:57" Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him. :::

:::verse number="12:1" Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. :::

:::verse number="12:2" There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. :::

:::verse number="12:3" Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. :::

:::verse number="12:4" Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, :::

:::verse number="12:5" Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? :::

:::verse number="12:6" This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. :::

:::verse number="12:7" Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. :::

:::verse number="12:8" For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always. :::

:::verse number="12:9" Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. :::

:::verse number="12:10" But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; :::

:::verse number="12:11" Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. :::

:::verse number="12:12" On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, :::

:::verse number="12:13" Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="12:14" And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, :::

:::verse number="12:15" Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. :::

:::verse number="12:16" These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. :::

:::verse number="12:17" The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. :::

:::verse number="12:18" For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. :::

:::verse number="12:19" The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. :::

:::verse number="12:20" And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: :::

:::verse number="12:21" The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. :::

:::verse number="12:22" Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. :::

:::verse number="12:23" And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. :::

:::verse number="12:24" Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. :::

:::verse number="12:25" He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. :::

:::verse number="12:26" If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. :::

:::verse number="12:27" Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. :::

:::verse number="12:28" Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. :::

:::verse number="12:29" The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. :::

:::verse number="12:30" Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. :::

:::verse number="12:31" Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. :::

:::verse number="12:32" And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. :::

:::verse number="12:33" This he said, signifying what death he should die. :::

:::verse number="12:34" The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? :::

:::verse number="12:35" Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you.

Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come on you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. :::

:::verse number="12:36" While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. :::

:::verse number="12:37" But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: :::

:::verse number="12:38" That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? :::

:::verse number="12:39" Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again, :::

:::verse number="12:40" He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. :::

:::verse number="12:41" These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. :::

:::verse number="12:42" Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: :::

:::verse number="12:43" For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. :::

:::verse number="12:44" Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="12:45" And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="12:46" I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. :::

:::verse number="12:47" And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. :::

:::verse number="12:48" He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. :::

:::verse number="12:49" For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. :::

:::verse number="12:50" And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. :::

:::verse number="13:1" Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. :::

:::verse number="13:2" And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; :::

:::verse number="13:3" Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; :::

:::verse number="13:4" He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. :::

:::verse number="13:5" After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. :::

:::verse number="13:6" Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? :::

:::verse number="13:7" Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. :::

:::verse number="13:8" Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. :::

:::verse number="13:9" Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. :::

:::verse number="13:10" Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. :::

:::verse number="13:11" For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean. :::

:::verse number="13:12" So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? :::

:::verse number="13:13" Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. :::

:::verse number="13:14" If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. :::

:::verse number="13:15" For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. :::

:::verse number="13:16" Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. :::

:::verse number="13:17" If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. :::

:::verse number="13:18" I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. :::

:::verse number="13:19" Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I am he. :::

:::verse number="13:20" Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="13:21" When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. :::

:::verse number="13:22" Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. :::

:::verse number="13:23" Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. :::

:::verse number="13:24" Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. :::

:::verse number="13:25" He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? :::

:::verse number="13:26" Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. :::

:::verse number="13:27" And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. :::

:::verse number="13:28" Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. :::

:::verse number="13:29" For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. :::

:::verse number="13:30" He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. :::

:::verse number="13:31" Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. :::

:::verse number="13:32" If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. :::

:::verse number="13:33" Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. :::

:::verse number="13:34" A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. :::

:::verse number="13:35" By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. :::

:::verse number="13:36" Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. :::

:::verse number="13:37" Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. :::

:::verse number="13:38" Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. :::

:::verse number="14:1" Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. :::

:::verse number="14:2" In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. :::

:::verse number="14:3" And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. :::

:::verse number="14:4" And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. :::

:::verse number="14:5" Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? :::

:::verse number="14:6" Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. :::

:::verse number="14:7" If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. :::

:::verse number="14:8" Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. :::

:::verse number="14:9" Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? :::

:::verse number="14:10" Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. :::

:::verse number="14:11" Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. :::

:::verse number="14:12" Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. :::

:::verse number="14:13" And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. :::

:::verse number="14:14" If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. :::

:::verse number="14:15" If ye love me, keep my commandments. :::

:::verse number="14:16" And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; :::

:::verse number="14:17" Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. :::

:::verse number="14:18" I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. :::

:::verse number="14:19" Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. :::

:::verse number="14:20" At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. :::

:::verse number="14:21" He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. :::

:::verse number="14:22" Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? :::

:::verse number="14:23" Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. :::

:::verse number="14:24" He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. :::

:::verse number="14:25" These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. :::

:::verse number="14:26" But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. :::

:::verse number="14:27" Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. :::

:::verse number="14:28" Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. :::

:::verse number="14:29" And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. :::

:::verse number="14:30" Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. :::

:::verse number="14:31" But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. :::

:::verse number="15:1" I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. :::

:::verse number="15:2" Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. :::

:::verse number="15:3" Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. :::

:::verse number="15:4" Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. :::

:::verse number="15:5" I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. :::

:::verse number="15:6" If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. :::

:::verse number="15:7" If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. :::

:::verse number="15:8" Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. :::

:::verse number="15:9" As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. :::

:::verse number="15:10" If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. :::

:::verse number="15:11" These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. :::

:::verse number="15:12" This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. :::

:::verse number="15:13" Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. :::

:::verse number="15:14" Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. :::

:::verse number="15:15" Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. :::

:::verse number="15:16" Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. :::

:::verse number="15:17" These things I command you, that ye love one another. :::

:::verse number="15:18" If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. :::

:::verse number="15:19" If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. :::

:::verse number="15:20" Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. :::

:::verse number="15:21" But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. :::

:::verse number="15:22" If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. :::

:::verse number="15:23" He that hateth me hateth my Father also. :::

:::verse number="15:24" If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. :::

:::verse number="15:25" But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. :::

:::verse number="15:26" But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: :::

:::verse number="15:27" And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning. :::

:::verse number="16:1" These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. :::

:::verse number="16:2" They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. :::

:::verse number="16:3" And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. :::

:::verse number="16:4" But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. :::

:::verse number="16:5" But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? :::

:::verse number="16:6" But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. :::

:::verse number="16:7" Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. :::

:::verse number="16:8" And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: :::

:::verse number="16:9" Of sin, because they believe not on me; :::

:::verse number="16:10" Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; :::

:::verse number="16:11" Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. :::

:::verse number="16:12" I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. :::

:::verse number="16:13" Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. :::

:::verse number="16:14" He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. :::

:::verse number="16:15" All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. :::

:::verse number="16:16" A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. :::

:::verse number="16:17" Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? :::

:::verse number="16:18" They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little while? we cannot tell what he saith. :::

:::verse number="16:19" Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, Do ye enquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me? :::

:::verse number="16:20" Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. :::

:::verse number="16:21" A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. :::

:::verse number="16:22" And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. :::

:::verse number="16:23" And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. :::

:::verse number="16:24" Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. :::

:::verse number="16:25" These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. :::

:::verse number="16:26" At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: :::

:::verse number="16:27" For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. :::

:::verse number="16:28" I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. :::

:::verse number="16:29" His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. :::

:::verse number="16:30" Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God. :::

:::verse number="16:31" Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe? :::

:::verse number="16:32" Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. :::

:::verse number="16:33" These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.

In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. :::

:::verse number="17:1" These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: :::

:::verse number="17:2" As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. :::

:::verse number="17:3" And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. :::

:::verse number="17:4" I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. :::

:::verse number="17:5" And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. :::

:::verse number="17:6" I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. :::

:::verse number="17:7" Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. :::

:::verse number="17:8" For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. :::

:::verse number="17:9" I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. :::

:::verse number="17:10" And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. :::

:::verse number="17:11" And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. :::

:::verse number="17:12" While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="17:13" And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. :::

:::verse number="17:14" I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. :::

:::verse number="17:15" I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. :::

:::verse number="17:16" They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. :::

:::verse number="17:17" Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. :::

:::verse number="17:18" As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. :::

:::verse number="17:19" And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. :::

:::verse number="17:20" Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; :::

:::verse number="17:21" That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. :::

:::verse number="17:22" And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: :::

:::verse number="17:23" I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. :::

:::verse number="17:24" Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. :::

:::verse number="17:25" O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. :::

:::verse number="17:26" And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. :::

:::verse number="18:1" When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. :::

:::verse number="18:2" And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. :::

:::verse number="18:3" Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. :::

:::verse number="18:4" Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come on him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? :::

:::verse number="18:5" They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he.

And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. :::

:::verse number="18:6" As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. :::

:::verse number="18:7" Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. :::

:::verse number="18:8" Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: :::

:::verse number="18:9" That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. :::

:::verse number="18:10" Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. :::

:::verse number="18:11" Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? :::

:::verse number="18:12" Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, :::

:::verse number="18:13" And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. :::

:::verse number="18:14" Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people. :::

:::verse number="18:15" And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. :::

:::verse number="18:16" But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. :::

:::verse number="18:17" Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He saith, I am not. :::

:::verse number="18:18" And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself. :::

:::verse number="18:19" The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. :::

:::verse number="18:20" Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. :::

:::verse number="18:21" Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. :::

:::verse number="18:22" And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? :::

:::verse number="18:23" Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? :::

:::verse number="18:24" Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. :::

:::verse number="18:25" And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. :::

:::verse number="18:26" One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? :::

:::verse number="18:27" Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew. :::

:::verse number="18:28" Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. :::

:::verse number="18:29" Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? :::

:::verse number="18:30" They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto thee. :::

:::verse number="18:31" Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: :::

:::verse number="18:32" That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die. :::

:::verse number="18:33" Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? :::

:::verse number="18:34" Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me? :::

:::verse number="18:35" Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? :::

:::verse number="18:36" Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. :::

:::verse number="18:37" Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. :::

:::verse number="18:38" Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all. :::

:::verse number="18:39" But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews? :::

:::verse number="18:40" Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber. :::

:::verse number="19:1" Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. :::

:::verse number="19:2" And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, :::

:::verse number="19:3" And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. :::

:::verse number="19:4" Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him. :::

:::verse number="19:5" Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! :::

:::verse number="19:6" When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. :::

:::verse number="19:7" The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="19:8" When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; :::

:::verse number="19:9" And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. :::

:::verse number="19:10" Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? :::

:::verse number="19:11" Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. :::

:::verse number="19:12" And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. :::

:::verse number="19:13" When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. :::

:::verse number="19:14" And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! :::

:::verse number="19:15" But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him.

Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. :::

:::verse number="19:16" Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. :::

:::verse number="19:17" And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: :::

:::verse number="19:18" Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. :::

:::verse number="19:19" And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. :::

:::verse number="19:20" This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. :::

:::verse number="19:21" Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. :::

:::verse number="19:22" Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. :::

:::verse number="19:23" Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. :::

:::verse number="19:24" They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. :::

:::verse number="19:25" Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. :::

:::verse number="19:26" When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! :::

:::verse number="19:27" Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. :::

:::verse number="19:28" After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. :::

:::verse number="19:29" Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it on hyssop, and put it to his mouth. :::

:::verse number="19:30" When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. :::

:::verse number="19:31" The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. :::

:::verse number="19:32" Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. :::

:::verse number="19:33" But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: :::

:::verse number="19:34" But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. :::

:::verse number="19:35" And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. :::

:::verse number="19:36" For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. :::

:::verse number="19:37" And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced. :::

:::verse number="19:38" And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. :::

:::verse number="19:39" And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. :::

:::verse number="19:40" Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. :::

:::verse number="19:41" Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. :::

:::verse number="19:42" There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand. :::

:::verse number="20:1" The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="20:2" Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. :::

:::verse number="20:3" Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="20:4" So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="20:5" And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. :::

:::verse number="20:6" Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, :::

:::verse number="20:7" And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. :::

:::verse number="20:8" Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. :::

:::verse number="20:9" For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. :::

:::verse number="20:10" Then the disciples went away again unto their own home. :::

:::verse number="20:11" But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, :::

:::verse number="20:12" And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. :::

:::verse number="20:13" And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I know not where they have laid him. :::

:::verse number="20:14" And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. :::

:::verse number="20:15" Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. :::

:::verse number="20:16" Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. :::

:::verse number="20:17" Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. :::

:::verse number="20:18" Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the LORD, and that he had spoken these things unto her. :::

:::verse number="20:19" Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. :::

:::verse number="20:20" And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side.

Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD. :::

:::verse number="20:21" Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. :::

:::verse number="20:22" And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: :::

:::verse number="20:23" Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. :::

:::verse number="20:24" But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. :::

:::verse number="20:25" The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD.

But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. :::

:::verse number="20:26" And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. :::

:::verse number="20:27" Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. :::

:::verse number="20:28" And Thomas answered and said unto him, My LORD and my God. :::

:::verse number="20:29" Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. :::

:::verse number="20:30" And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: :::

:::verse number="20:31" But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. :::

:::verse number="21:1" After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. :::

:::verse number="21:2" There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. :::

:::verse number="21:3" Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. :::

:::verse number="21:4" But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. :::

:::verse number="21:5" Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. :::

:::verse number="21:6" And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. :::

:::verse number="21:7" Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. :::

:::verse number="21:8" And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. :::

:::verse number="21:9" As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. :::

:::verse number="21:10" Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. :::

:::verse number="21:11" Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. :::

:::verse number="21:12" Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. :::

:::verse number="21:13" Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. :::

:::verse number="21:14" This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. :::

:::verse number="21:15" So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. :::

:::verse number="21:16" He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. :::

:::verse number="21:17" He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. :::

:::verse number="21:18" Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. :::

:::verse number="21:19" This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. :::

:::verse number="21:20" Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? :::

:::verse number="21:21" Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? :::

:::verse number="21:22" Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. :::

:::verse number="21:23" Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? :::

:::verse number="21:24" This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true. :::

:::verse number="21:25" And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:1" The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, :::

:::verse number="1:2" Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: :::

:::verse number="1:3" To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: :::

:::verse number="1:4" And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. :::

:::verse number="1:5" For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. :::

:::verse number="1:6" When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? :::

:::verse number="1:7" And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. :::

:::verse number="1:8" But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come on you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. :::

:::verse number="1:9" And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. :::

:::verse number="1:10" And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; :::

:::verse number="1:11" Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. :::

:::verse number="1:12" Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. :::

:::verse number="1:13" And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. :::

:::verse number="1:14" These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. :::

:::verse number="1:15" And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) :::

:::verse number="1:16" Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. :::

:::verse number="1:17" For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. :::

:::verse number="1:18" Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. :::

:::verse number="1:19" And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. :::

:::verse number="1:20" For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. :::

:::verse number="1:21" Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, :::

:::verse number="1:22" Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. :::

:::verse number="1:23" And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. :::

:::verse number="1:24" And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, :::

:::verse number="1:25" That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. :::

:::verse number="1:26" And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. :::

:::verse number="2:1" And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. :::

:::verse number="2:2" And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. :::

:::verse number="2:3" And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat on each of them. :::

:::verse number="2:4" And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. :::

:::verse number="2:5" And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. :::

:::verse number="2:6" Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. :::

:::verse number="2:7" And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? :::

:::verse number="2:8" And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? :::

:::verse number="2:9" Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, :::

:::verse number="2:10" Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, :::

:::verse number="2:11" Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. :::

:::verse number="2:12" And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? :::

:::verse number="2:13" Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. :::

:::verse number="2:14" But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: :::

:::verse number="2:15" For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. :::

:::verse number="2:16" But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; :::

:::verse number="2:17" And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: :::

:::verse number="2:18" And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: :::

:::verse number="2:19" And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: :::

:::verse number="2:20" The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come: :::

:::verse number="2:21" And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. :::

:::verse number="2:22" Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: :::

:::verse number="2:23" Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: :::

:::verse number="2:24" Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. :::

:::verse number="2:25" For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: :::

:::verse number="2:26" Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: :::

:::verse number="2:27" Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. :::

:::verse number="2:28" Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. :::

:::verse number="2:29" Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. :::

:::verse number="2:30" Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; :::

:::verse number="2:31" He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. :::

:::verse number="2:32" This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. :::

:::verse number="2:33" Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. :::

:::verse number="2:34" For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, :::

:::verse number="2:35" Until I make thy foes thy footstool. :::

:::verse number="2:36" Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. :::

:::verse number="2:37" Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? :::

:::verse number="2:38" Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="2:39" For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call. :::

:::verse number="2:40" And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. :::

:::verse number="2:41" Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. :::

:::verse number="2:42" And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. :::

:::verse number="2:43" And fear came on every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. :::

:::verse number="2:44" And all that believed were together, and had all things common; :::

:::verse number="2:45" And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. :::

:::verse number="2:46" And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, :::

:::verse number="2:47" Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved. :::

:::verse number="3:1" Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. :::

:::verse number="3:2" And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; :::

:::verse number="3:3" Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. :::

:::verse number="3:4" And Peter, fastening his eyes on him with John, said, Look on us. :::

:::verse number="3:5" And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. :::

:::verse number="3:6" Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. :::

:::verse number="3:7" And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. :::

:::verse number="3:8" And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. :::

:::verse number="3:9" And all the people saw him walking and praising God: :::

:::verse number="3:10" And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him. :::

:::verse number="3:11" And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering. :::

:::verse number="3:12" And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? :::

:::verse number="3:13" The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. :::

:::verse number="3:14" But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; :::

:::verse number="3:15" And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. :::

:::verse number="3:16" And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. :::

:::verse number="3:17" And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers. :::

:::verse number="3:18" But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="3:19" Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="3:20" And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: :::

:::verse number="3:21" Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. :::

:::verse number="3:22" For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. :::

:::verse number="3:23" And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. :::

:::verse number="3:24" Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. :::

:::verse number="3:25" Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. :::

:::verse number="3:26" Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. :::

:::verse number="4:1" And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came on them, :::

:::verse number="4:2" Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. :::

:::verse number="4:3" And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide. :::

:::verse number="4:4" Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand. :::

:::verse number="4:5" And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, :::

:::verse number="4:6" And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="4:7" And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? :::

:::verse number="4:8" Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, :::

:::verse number="4:9" If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; :::

:::verse number="4:10" Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. :::

:::verse number="4:11" This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. :::

:::verse number="4:12" Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. :::

:::verse number="4:13" Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. :::

:::verse number="4:14" And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. :::

:::verse number="4:15" But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, :::

:::verse number="4:16" Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it. :::

:::verse number="4:17" But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. :::

:::verse number="4:18" And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. :::

:::verse number="4:19" But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. :::

:::verse number="4:20" For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. :::

:::verse number="4:21" So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done. :::

:::verse number="4:22" For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed. :::

:::verse number="4:23" And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. :::

:::verse number="4:24" And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: :::

:::verse number="4:25" Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? :::

:::verse number="4:26" The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ. :::

:::verse number="4:27" For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, :::

:::verse number="4:28" For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. :::

:::verse number="4:29" And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, :::

:::verse number="4:30" By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. :::

:::verse number="4:31" And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. :::

:::verse number="4:32" And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. :::

:::verse number="4:33" And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was on them all. :::

:::verse number="4:34" Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, :::

:::verse number="4:35" And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. :::

:::verse number="4:36" And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, :::

:::verse number="4:37" Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet. :::

:::verse number="5:1" But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, :::

:::verse number="5:2" And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. :::

:::verse number="5:3" But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? :::

:::verse number="5:4" Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. :::

:::verse number="5:5" And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. :::

:::verse number="5:6" And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him. :::

:::verse number="5:7" And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. :::

:::verse number="5:8" And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. :::

:::verse number="5:9" Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. :::

:::verse number="5:10" Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband. :::

:::verse number="5:11" And great fear came on all the church, and on as many as heard these things. :::

:::verse number="5:12" And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. :::

:::verse number="5:13" And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. :::

:::verse number="5:14" And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) :::

:::verse number="5:15" Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. :::

:::verse number="5:16" There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. :::

:::verse number="5:17" Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, :::

:::verse number="5:18" And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. :::

:::verse number="5:19" But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, :::

:::verse number="5:20" Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. :::

:::verse number="5:21" And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. :::

:::verse number="5:22" But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told, :::

:::verse number="5:23" Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. :::

:::verse number="5:24" Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. :::

:::verse number="5:25" Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. :::

:::verse number="5:26" Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. :::

:::verse number="5:27" And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, :::

:::verse number="5:28" Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood on us. :::

:::verse number="5:29" Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. :::

:::verse number="5:30" The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. :::

:::verse number="5:31" Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. :::

:::verse number="5:32" And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him. :::

:::verse number="5:33" When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. :::

:::verse number="5:34" Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; :::

:::verse number="5:35" And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. :::

:::verse number="5:36" For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. :::

:::verse number="5:37" After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. :::

:::verse number="5:38" And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: :::

:::verse number="5:39" But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. :::

:::verse number="5:40" And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. :::

:::verse number="5:41" And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. :::

:::verse number="5:42" And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="6:1" And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. :::

:::verse number="6:2" Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. :::

:::verse number="6:3" Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. :::

:::verse number="6:4" But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. :::

:::verse number="6:5" And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: :::

:::verse number="6:6" Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. :::

:::verse number="6:7" And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. :::

:::verse number="6:8" And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. :::

:::verse number="6:9" Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. :::

:::verse number="6:10" And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. :::

:::verse number="6:11" Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. :::

:::verse number="6:12" And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came on him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, :::

:::verse number="6:13" And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: :::

:::verse number="6:14" For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us. :::

:::verse number="6:15" And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Then said the high priest, Are these things so? :::

:::verse number="7:2" And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran, :::

:::verse number="7:3" And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall shew thee. :::

:::verse number="7:4" Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell. :::

:::verse number="7:5" And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. :::

:::verse number="7:6" And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years. :::

:::verse number="7:7" And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place. :::

:::verse number="7:8" And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs. :::

:::verse number="7:9" And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, :::

:::verse number="7:10" And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. :::

:::verse number="7:11" Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance. :::

:::verse number="7:12" But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. :::

:::verse number="7:13" And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. :::

:::verse number="7:14" Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. :::

:::verse number="7:15" So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, :::

:::verse number="7:16" And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. :::

:::verse number="7:17" But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, :::

:::verse number="7:18" Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. :::

:::verse number="7:19" The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live. :::

:::verse number="7:20" In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father's house three months: :::

:::verse number="7:21" And when he was cast out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. :::

:::verse number="7:22" And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. :::

:::verse number="7:23" And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. :::

:::verse number="7:24" And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: :::

:::verse number="7:25" For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not. :::

:::verse number="7:26" And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? :::

:::verse number="7:27" But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? :::

:::verse number="7:28" Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? :::

:::verse number="7:29" Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. :::

:::verse number="7:30" And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush. :::

:::verse number="7:31" When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the LORD came unto him, :::

:::verse number="7:32" Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold. :::

:::verse number="7:33" Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground. :::

:::verse number="7:34" I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt. :::

:::verse number="7:35" This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush. :::

:::verse number="7:36" He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years. :::

:::verse number="7:37" This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. :::

:::verse number="7:38" This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: :::

:::verse number="7:39" To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, :::

:::verse number="7:40" Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. :::

:::verse number="7:41" And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands. :::

:::verse number="7:42" Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? :::

:::verse number="7:43" Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon. :::

:::verse number="7:44" Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. :::

:::verse number="7:45" Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; :::

:::verse number="7:46" Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. :::

:::verse number="7:47" But Solomon built him an house. :::

:::verse number="7:48" Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, :::

:::verse number="7:49" Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? :::

:::verse number="7:50" Hath not my hand made all these things? :::

:::verse number="7:51" Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. :::

:::verse number="7:52" Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: :::

:::verse number="7:53" Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it. :::

:::verse number="7:54" When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. :::

:::verse number="7:55" But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, :::

:::verse number="7:56" And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. :::

:::verse number="7:57" Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran on him with one accord, :::

:::verse number="7:58" And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. :::

:::verse number="7:59" And they stoned Stephen, calling on God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. :::

:::verse number="7:60" And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. :::

:::verse number="8:1" And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. :::

:::verse number="8:2" And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. :::

:::verse number="8:3" As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. :::

:::verse number="8:4" Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. :::

:::verse number="8:5" Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. :::

:::verse number="8:6" And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. :::

:::verse number="8:7" For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. :::

:::verse number="8:8" And there was great joy in that city. :::

:::verse number="8:9" But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: :::

:::verse number="8:10" To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. :::

:::verse number="8:11" And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. :::

:::verse number="8:12" But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. :::

:::verse number="8:13" Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. :::

:::verse number="8:14" Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: :::

:::verse number="8:15" Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: :::

:::verse number="8:16" (For as yet he was fallen on none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) :::

:::verse number="8:17" Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="8:18" And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, :::

:::verse number="8:19" Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="8:20" But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. :::

:::verse number="8:21" Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. :::

:::verse number="8:22" Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. :::

:::verse number="8:23" For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. :::

:::verse number="8:24" Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come on me. :::

:::verse number="8:25" And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. :::

:::verse number="8:26" And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. :::

:::verse number="8:27" And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, :::

:::verse number="8:28" Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. :::

:::verse number="8:29" Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. :::

:::verse number="8:30" And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? :::

:::verse number="8:31" And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. :::

:::verse number="8:32" The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: :::

:::verse number="8:33" In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. :::

:::verse number="8:34" And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? :::

:::verse number="8:35" Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. :::

:::verse number="8:36" And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? :::

:::verse number="8:37" And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.

And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="8:38" And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. :::

:::verse number="8:39" And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. :::

:::verse number="8:40" But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. :::

:::verse number="9:1" And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, :::

:::verse number="9:2" And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="9:3" And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: :::

:::verse number="9:4" And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? :::

:::verse number="9:5" And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. :::

:::verse number="9:6" And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. :::

:::verse number="9:7" And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. :::

:::verse number="9:8" And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. :::

:::verse number="9:9" And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink. :::

:::verse number="9:10" And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. :::

:::verse number="9:11" And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, :::

:::verse number="9:12" And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. :::

:::verse number="9:13" Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: :::

:::verse number="9:14" And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. :::

:::verse number="9:15" But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: :::

:::verse number="9:16" For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. :::

:::verse number="9:17" And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="9:18" And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. :::

:::verse number="9:19" And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. :::

:::verse number="9:20" And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. :::

:::verse number="9:21" But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? :::

:::verse number="9:22" But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. :::

:::verse number="9:23" And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: :::

:::verse number="9:24" But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. :::

:::verse number="9:25" Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. :::

:::verse number="9:26" And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. :::

:::verse number="9:27" But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. :::

:::verse number="9:28" And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="9:29" And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. :::

:::verse number="9:30" Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. :::

:::verse number="9:31" Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. :::

:::verse number="9:32" And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. :::

:::verse number="9:33" And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. :::

:::verse number="9:34" And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. :::

:::verse number="9:35" And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. :::

:::verse number="9:36" Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. :::

:::verse number="9:37" And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. :::

:::verse number="9:38" And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. :::

:::verse number="9:39" Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. :::

:::verse number="9:40" But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. :::

:::verse number="9:41" And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. :::

:::verse number="9:42" And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="9:43" And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. :::

:::verse number="10:1" There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, :::

:::verse number="10:2" A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. :::

:::verse number="10:3" He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. :::

:::verse number="10:4" And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. :::

:::verse number="10:5" And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: :::

:::verse number="10:6" He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. :::

:::verse number="10:7" And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; :::

:::verse number="10:8" And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. :::

:::verse number="10:9" On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: :::

:::verse number="10:10" And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, :::

:::verse number="10:11" And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending on him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: :::

:::verse number="10:12" Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. :::

:::verse number="10:13" And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. :::

:::verse number="10:14" But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. :::

:::verse number="10:15" And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. :::

:::verse number="10:16" This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. :::

:::verse number="10:17" Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, :::

:::verse number="10:18" And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. :::

:::verse number="10:19" While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. :::

:::verse number="10:20" Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. :::

:::verse number="10:21" Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? :::

:::verse number="10:22" And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. :::

:::verse number="10:23" Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. :::

:::verse number="10:24" And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends. :::

:::verse number="10:25" And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. :::

:::verse number="10:26" But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. :::

:::verse number="10:27" And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. :::

:::verse number="10:28" And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. :::

:::verse number="10:29" Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? :::

:::verse number="10:30" And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, :::

:::verse number="10:31" And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. :::

:::verse number="10:32" Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. :::

:::verse number="10:33" Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. :::

:::verse number="10:34" Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: :::

:::verse number="10:35" But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. :::

:::verse number="10:36" The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) :::

:::verse number="10:37" That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; :::

:::verse number="10:38" How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. :::

:::verse number="10:39" And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: :::

:::verse number="10:40" Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; :::

:::verse number="10:41" Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. :::

:::verse number="10:42" And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. :::

:::verse number="10:43" To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. :::

:::verse number="10:44" While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. :::

:::verse number="10:45" And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="10:46" For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, :::

:::verse number="10:47" Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? :::

:::verse number="10:48" And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. :::

:::verse number="11:1" And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. :::

:::verse number="11:2" And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, :::

:::verse number="11:3" Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. :::

:::verse number="11:4" But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, :::

:::verse number="11:5" I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: :::

:::verse number="11:6" On the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. :::

:::verse number="11:7" And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. :::

:::verse number="11:8" But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. :::

:::verse number="11:9" But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. :::

:::verse number="11:10" And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven. :::

:::verse number="11:11" And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. :::

:::verse number="11:12" And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house: :::

:::verse number="11:13" And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; :::

:::verse number="11:14" Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. :::

:::verse number="11:15" And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. :::

:::verse number="11:16" Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="11:17" Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? :::

:::verse number="11:18" When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. :::

:::verse number="11:19" Now they which were scattered abroad on the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. :::

:::verse number="11:20" And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus. :::

:::verse number="11:21" And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. :::

:::verse number="11:22" Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. :::

:::verse number="11:23" Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. :::

:::verse number="11:24" For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord. :::

:::verse number="11:25" Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul: :::

:::verse number="11:26" And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. :::

:::verse number="11:27" And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. :::

:::verse number="11:28" And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. :::

:::verse number="11:29" Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: :::

:::verse number="11:30" Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. :::

:::verse number="12:1" Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. :::

:::verse number="12:2" And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. :::

:::verse number="12:3" And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) :::

:::verse number="12:4" And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. :::

:::verse number="12:5" Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. :::

:::verse number="12:6" And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. :::

:::verse number="12:7" And, behold, the angel of the Lord came on him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. :::

:::verse number="12:8" And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals.

And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. :::

:::verse number="12:9" And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. :::

:::verse number="12:10" When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. :::

:::verse number="12:11" And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the LORD hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. :::

:::verse number="12:12" And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. :::

:::verse number="12:13" And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. :::

:::verse number="12:14" And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. :::

:::verse number="12:15" And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. :::

:::verse number="12:16" But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. :::

:::verse number="12:17" But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place. :::

:::verse number="12:18" Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. :::

:::verse number="12:19" And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode. :::

:::verse number="12:20" And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. :::

:::verse number="12:21" And on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne, and made an oration unto them. :::

:::verse number="12:22" And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. :::

:::verse number="12:23" And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. :::

:::verse number="12:24" But the word of God grew and multiplied. :::

:::verse number="12:25" And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark. :::

:::verse number="13:1" Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. :::

:::verse number="13:2" As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. :::

:::verse number="13:3" And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. :::

:::verse number="13:4" So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. :::

:::verse number="13:5" And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. :::

:::verse number="13:6" And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: :::

:::verse number="13:7" Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. :::

:::verse number="13:8" But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. :::

:::verse number="13:9" Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him. :::

:::verse number="13:10" And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? :::

:::verse number="13:11" And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is on thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. :::

:::verse number="13:12" Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="13:13" Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="13:14" But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. :::

:::verse number="13:15" And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. :::

:::verse number="13:16" Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. :::

:::verse number="13:17" The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it. :::

:::verse number="13:18" And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. :::

:::verse number="13:19" And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. :::

:::verse number="13:20" And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. :::

:::verse number="13:21" And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. :::

:::verse number="13:22" And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. :::

:::verse number="13:23" Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: :::

:::verse number="13:24" When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. :::

:::verse number="13:25" And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose. :::

:::verse number="13:26" Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. :::

:::verse number="13:27" For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him. :::

:::verse number="13:28" And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain. :::

:::verse number="13:29" And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre. :::

:::verse number="13:30" But God raised him from the dead: :::

:::verse number="13:31" And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. :::

:::verse number="13:32" And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, :::

:::verse number="13:33" God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. :::

:::verse number="13:34" And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. :::

:::verse number="13:35" Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. :::

:::verse number="13:36" For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: :::

:::verse number="13:37" But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. :::

:::verse number="13:38" Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: :::

:::verse number="13:39" And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. :::

:::verse number="13:40" Beware therefore, lest that come on you, which is spoken of in the prophets; :::

:::verse number="13:41" Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. :::

:::verse number="13:42" And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. :::

:::verse number="13:43" Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God. :::

:::verse number="13:44" And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. :::

:::verse number="13:45" But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. :::

:::verse number="13:46" Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="13:47" For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. :::

:::verse number="13:48" And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. :::

:::verse number="13:49" And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. :::

:::verse number="13:50" But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. :::

:::verse number="13:51" But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium. :::

:::verse number="13:52" And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="14:1" And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. :::

:::verse number="14:2" But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. :::

:::verse number="14:3" Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. :::

:::verse number="14:4" But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. :::

:::verse number="14:5" And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, :::

:::verse number="14:6" They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: :::

:::verse number="14:7" And there they preached the gospel. :::

:::verse number="14:8" And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: :::

:::verse number="14:9" The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, :::

:::verse number="14:10" Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked. :::

:::verse number="14:11" And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. :::

:::verse number="14:12" And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. :::

:::verse number="14:13" Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. :::

:::verse number="14:14" Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, :::

:::verse number="14:15" And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: :::

:::verse number="14:16" Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. :::

:::verse number="14:17" Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. :::

:::verse number="14:18" And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. :::

:::verse number="14:19" And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. :::

:::verse number="14:20" Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. :::

:::verse number="14:21" And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, :::

:::verse number="14:22" Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="14:23" And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. :::

:::verse number="14:24" And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. :::

:::verse number="14:25" And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: :::

:::verse number="14:26" And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="14:27" And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="14:28" And there they abode long time with the disciples. :::

:::verse number="15:1" And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. :::

:::verse number="15:2" When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. :::

:::verse number="15:3" And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. :::

:::verse number="15:4" And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. :::

:::verse number="15:5" But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses. :::

:::verse number="15:6" And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. :::

:::verse number="15:7" And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. :::

:::verse number="15:8" And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; :::

:::verse number="15:9" And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. :::

:::verse number="15:10" Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke on the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? :::

:::verse number="15:11" But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. :::

:::verse number="15:12" Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. :::

:::verse number="15:13" And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: :::

:::verse number="15:14" Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. :::

:::verse number="15:15" And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written, :::

:::verse number="15:16" After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up: :::

:::verse number="15:17" That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, on whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things. :::

:::verse number="15:18" Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. :::

:::verse number="15:19" Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: :::

:::verse number="15:20" But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. :::

:::verse number="15:21" For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day. :::

:::verse number="15:22" Then pleased it the apostles and elders with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas and Silas, chief men among the brethren: :::

:::verse number="15:23" And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. :::

:::verse number="15:24" Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: :::

:::verse number="15:25" It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, :::

:::verse number="15:26" Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="15:27" We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. :::

:::verse number="15:28" For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay on you no greater burden than these necessary things; :::

:::verse number="15:29" That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well. :::

:::verse number="15:30" So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: :::

:::verse number="15:31" Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. :::

:::verse number="15:32" And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. :::

:::verse number="15:33" And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. :::

:::verse number="15:34" Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. :::

:::verse number="15:35" Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. :::

:::verse number="15:36" And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do. :::

:::verse number="15:37" And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. :::

:::verse number="15:38" But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. :::

:::verse number="15:39" And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; :::

:::verse number="15:40" And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. :::

:::verse number="15:41" And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. :::

:::verse number="16:1" Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: :::

:::verse number="16:2" Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. :::

:::verse number="16:3" Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. :::

:::verse number="16:4" And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="16:5" And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. :::

:::verse number="16:6" Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, :::

:::verse number="16:7" After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. :::

:::verse number="16:8" And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. :::

:::verse number="16:9" And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. :::

:::verse number="16:10" And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them. :::

:::verse number="16:11" Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; :::

:::verse number="16:12" And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. :::

:::verse number="16:13" And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. :::

:::verse number="16:14" And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. :::

:::verse number="16:15" And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. :::

:::verse number="16:16" And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: :::

:::verse number="16:17" The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. :::

:::verse number="16:18" And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.

And he came out the same hour. :::

:::verse number="16:19" And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, :::

:::verse number="16:20" And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, :::

:::verse number="16:21" And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. :::

:::verse number="16:22" And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. :::

:::verse number="16:23" And when they had laid many stripes on them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely: :::

:::verse number="16:24" Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. :::

:::verse number="16:25" And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. :::

:::verse number="16:26" And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. :::

:::verse number="16:27" And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. :::

:::verse number="16:28" But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here. :::

:::verse number="16:29" Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, :::

:::verse number="16:30" And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? :::

:::verse number="16:31" And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. :::

:::verse number="16:32" And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. :::

:::verse number="16:33" And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway. :::

:::verse number="16:34" And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. :::

:::verse number="16:35" And when it was day, the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. :::

:::verse number="16:36" And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. :::

:::verse number="16:37" But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out. :::

:::verse number="16:38" And the serjeants told these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans. :::

:::verse number="16:39" And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. :::

:::verse number="16:40" And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. :::

:::verse number="17:1" Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: :::

:::verse number="17:2" And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, :::

:::verse number="17:3" Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. :::

:::verse number="17:4" And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. :::

:::verse number="17:5" But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. :::

:::verse number="17:6" And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; :::

:::verse number="17:7" Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. :::

:::verse number="17:8" And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things. :::

:::verse number="17:9" And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go. :::

:::verse number="17:10" And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. :::

:::verse number="17:11" These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. :::

:::verse number="17:12" Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. :::

:::verse number="17:13" But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. :::

:::verse number="17:14" And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still. :::

:::verse number="17:15" And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed. :::

:::verse number="17:16" Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. :::

:::verse number="17:17" Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. :::

:::verse number="17:18" Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. :::

:::verse number="17:19" And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? :::

:::verse number="17:20" For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. :::

:::verse number="17:21" (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.) :::

:::verse number="17:22" Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. :::

:::verse number="17:23" For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. :::

:::verse number="17:24" God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; :::

:::verse number="17:25" Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; :::

:::verse number="17:26" And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; :::

:::verse number="17:27" That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: :::

:::verse number="17:28" For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. :::

:::verse number="17:29" Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. :::

:::verse number="17:30" And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: :::

:::verse number="17:31" Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. :::

:::verse number="17:32" And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. :::

:::verse number="17:33" So Paul departed from among them. :::

:::verse number="17:34" Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. :::

:::verse number="18:1" After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; :::

:::verse number="18:2" And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. :::

:::verse number="18:3" And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. :::

:::verse number="18:4" And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. :::

:::verse number="18:5" And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. :::

:::verse number="18:6" And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be on your own heads; I am clean; from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="18:7" And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue. :::

:::verse number="18:8" And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. :::

:::verse number="18:9" Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: :::

:::verse number="18:10" For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. :::

:::verse number="18:11" And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. :::

:::verse number="18:12" And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, :::

:::verse number="18:13" Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law. :::

:::verse number="18:14" And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: :::

:::verse number="18:15" But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. :::

:::verse number="18:16" And he drave them from the judgment seat. :::

:::verse number="18:17" Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things. :::

:::verse number="18:18" And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow. :::

:::verse number="18:19" And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. :::

:::verse number="18:20" When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; :::

:::verse number="18:21" But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus. :::

:::verse number="18:22" And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. :::

:::verse number="18:23" And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. :::

:::verse number="18:24" And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. :::

:::verse number="18:25" This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. :::

:::verse number="18:26" And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. :::

:::verse number="18:27" And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: :::

:::verse number="18:28" For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. :::

:::verse number="19:1" And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, :::

:::verse number="19:2" He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="19:3" And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. :::

:::verse number="19:4" Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. :::

:::verse number="19:5" When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. :::

:::verse number="19:6" And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. :::

:::verse number="19:7" And all the men were about twelve. :::

:::verse number="19:8" And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="19:9" But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. :::

:::verse number="19:10" And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. :::

:::verse number="19:11" And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: :::

:::verse number="19:12" So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. :::

:::verse number="19:13" Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took on them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. :::

:::verse number="19:14" And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. :::

:::verse number="19:15" And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? :::

:::verse number="19:16" And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. :::

:::verse number="19:17" And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. :::

:::verse number="19:18" And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. :::

:::verse number="19:19" Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. :::

:::verse number="19:20" So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. :::

:::verse number="19:21" After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. :::

:::verse number="19:22" So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. :::

:::verse number="19:23" And the same time there arose no small stir about that way. :::

:::verse number="19:24" For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; :::

:::verse number="19:25" Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. :::

:::verse number="19:26" Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands: :::

:::verse number="19:27" So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. :::

:::verse number="19:28" And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. :::

:::verse number="19:29" And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. :::

:::verse number="19:30" And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. :::

:::verse number="19:31" And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre. :::

:::verse number="19:32" Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. :::

:::verse number="19:33" And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. :::

:::verse number="19:34" But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. :::

:::verse number="19:35" And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? :::

:::verse number="19:36" Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. :::

:::verse number="19:37" For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. :::

:::verse number="19:38" Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. :::

:::verse number="19:39" But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. :::

:::verse number="19:40" For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse. :::

:::verse number="19:41" And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly. :::

:::verse number="20:1" And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. :::

:::verse number="20:2" And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, :::

:::verse number="20:3" And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. :::

:::verse number="20:4" And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. :::

:::verse number="20:5" These going before tarried for us at Troas. :::

:::verse number="20:6" And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days. :::

:::verse number="20:7" And on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight. :::

:::verse number="20:8" And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. :::

:::verse number="20:9" And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. :::

:::verse number="20:10" And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. :::

:::verse number="20:11" When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed. :::

:::verse number="20:12" And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted. :::

:::verse number="20:13" And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. :::

:::verse number="20:14" And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. :::

:::verse number="20:15" And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus. :::

:::verse number="20:16" For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost. :::

:::verse number="20:17" And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. :::

:::verse number="20:18" And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, :::

:::verse number="20:19" Serving the LORD with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: :::

:::verse number="20:20" And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, :::

:::verse number="20:21" Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="20:22" And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: :::

:::verse number="20:23" Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. :::

:::verse number="20:24" But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. :::

:::verse number="20:25" And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. :::

:::verse number="20:26" Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. :::

:::verse number="20:27" For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. :::

:::verse number="20:28" Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. :::

:::verse number="20:29" For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. :::

:::verse number="20:30" Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. :::

:::verse number="20:31" Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. :::

:::verse number="20:32" And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. :::

:::verse number="20:33" I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. :::

:::verse number="20:34" Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. :::

:::verse number="20:35" I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. :::

:::verse number="20:36" And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. :::

:::verse number="20:37" And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, :::

:::verse number="20:38" Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. :::

:::verse number="21:1" And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: :::

:::verse number="21:2" And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. :::

:::verse number="21:3" Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. :::

:::verse number="21:4" And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="21:5" And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. :::

:::verse number="21:6" And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. :::

:::verse number="21:7" And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. :::

:::verse number="21:8" And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. :::

:::verse number="21:9" And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. :::

:::verse number="21:10" And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. :::

:::verse number="21:11" And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="21:12" And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="21:13" Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. :::

:::verse number="21:14" And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. :::

:::verse number="21:15" And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="21:16" There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. :::

:::verse number="21:17" And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. :::

:::verse number="21:18" And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present. :::

:::verse number="21:19" And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. :::

:::verse number="21:20" And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: :::

:::verse number="21:21" And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs. :::

:::verse number="21:22" What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come. :::

:::verse number="21:23" Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men which have a vow on them; :::

:::verse number="21:24" Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. :::

:::verse number="21:25" As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication. :::

:::verse number="21:26" Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them. :::

:::verse number="21:27" And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, :::

:::verse number="21:28" Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place. :::

:::verse number="21:29" (For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.) :::

:::verse number="21:30" And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut. :::

:::verse number="21:31" And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. :::

:::verse number="21:32" Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul. :::

:::verse number="21:33" Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done. :::

:::verse number="21:34" And some cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the castle. :::

:::verse number="21:35" And when he came on the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people. :::

:::verse number="21:36" For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. :::

:::verse number="21:37" And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? :::

:::verse number="21:38" Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? :::

:::verse number="21:39" But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. :::

:::verse number="21:40" And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying, :::

:::verse number="22:1" Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. :::

:::verse number="22:2" (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) :::

:::verse number="22:3" I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. :::

:::verse number="22:4" And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. :::

:::verse number="22:5" As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. :::

:::verse number="22:6" And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. :::

:::verse number="22:7" And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? :::

:::verse number="22:8" And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. :::

:::verse number="22:9" And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. :::

:::verse number="22:10" And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. :::

:::verse number="22:11" And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. :::

:::verse number="22:12" And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, :::

:::verse number="22:13" Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up on him. :::

:::verse number="22:14" And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. :::

:::verse number="22:15" For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. :::

:::verse number="22:16" And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="22:17" And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; :::

:::verse number="22:18" And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. :::

:::verse number="22:19" And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: :::

:::verse number="22:20" And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. :::

:::verse number="22:21" And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="22:22" And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. :::

:::verse number="22:23" And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air, :::

:::verse number="22:24" The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. :::

:::verse number="22:25" And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? :::

:::verse number="22:26" When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. :::

:::verse number="22:27" Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. :::

:::verse number="22:28" And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. :::

:::verse number="22:29" Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. :::

:::verse number="22:30" On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. :::

:::verse number="23:1" And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. :::

:::verse number="23:2" And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. :::

:::verse number="23:3" Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? :::

:::verse number="23:4" And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest? :::

:::verse number="23:5" Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. :::

:::verse number="23:6" But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. :::

:::verse number="23:7" And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. :::

:::verse number="23:8" For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both. :::

:::verse number="23:9" And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. :::

:::verse number="23:10" And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle. :::

:::verse number="23:11" And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. :::

:::verse number="23:12" And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. :::

:::verse number="23:13" And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. :::

:::verse number="23:14" And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. :::

:::verse number="23:15" Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him. :::

:::verse number="23:16" And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. :::

:::verse number="23:17" Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. :::

:::verse number="23:18" So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee. :::

:::verse number="23:19" Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me? :::

:::verse number="23:20" And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly. :::

:::verse number="23:21" But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee. :::

:::verse number="23:22" So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. :::

:::verse number="23:23" And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; :::

:::verse number="23:24" And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. :::

:::verse number="23:25" And he wrote a letter after this manner: :::

:::verse number="23:26" Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting. :::

:::verse number="23:27" This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. :::

:::verse number="23:28" And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: :::

:::verse number="23:29" Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. :::

:::verse number="23:30" And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell. :::

:::verse number="23:31" Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris. :::

:::verse number="23:32" On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned to the castle: :::

:::verse number="23:33" Who, when they came to Caesarea and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. :::

:::verse number="23:34" And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia; :::

:::verse number="23:35" I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. :::

:::verse number="24:1" And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. :::

:::verse number="24:2" And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, :::

:::verse number="24:3" We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. :::

:::verse number="24:4" Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words. :::

:::verse number="24:5" For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: :::

:::verse number="24:6" Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. :::

:::verse number="24:7" But the chief captain Lysias came on us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, :::

:::verse number="24:8" Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him. :::

:::verse number="24:9" And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so. :::

:::verse number="24:10" Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: :::

:::verse number="24:11" Because that thou mayest understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. :::

:::verse number="24:12" And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city: :::

:::verse number="24:13" Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. :::

:::verse number="24:14" But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: :::

:::verse number="24:15" And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. :::

:::verse number="24:16" And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men. :::

:::verse number="24:17" Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. :::

:::verse number="24:18" Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with tumult. :::

:::verse number="24:19" Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me. :::

:::verse number="24:20" Or else let these same here say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, :::

:::verse number="24:21" Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day. :::

:::verse number="24:22" And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. :::

:::verse number="24:23" And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. :::

:::verse number="24:24" And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. :::

:::verse number="24:25" And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. :::

:::verse number="24:26" He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. :::

:::verse number="24:27" But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. :::

:::verse number="25:1" Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="25:2" Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, :::

:::verse number="25:3" And desired favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. :::

:::verse number="25:4" But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. :::

:::verse number="25:5" Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him. :::

:::verse number="25:6" And when he had tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought. :::

:::verse number="25:7" And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove. :::

:::verse number="25:8" While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all. :::

:::verse number="25:9" But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these things before me? :::

:::verse number="25:10" Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. :::

:::verse number="25:11" For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. :::

:::verse number="25:12" Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go. :::

:::verse number="25:13" And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. :::

:::verse number="25:14" And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: :::

:::verse number="25:15" About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him. :::

:::verse number="25:16" To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him. :::

:::verse number="25:17" Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth. :::

:::verse number="25:18" Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as I supposed: :::

:::verse number="25:19" But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. :::

:::verse number="25:20" And because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these matters. :::

:::verse number="25:21" But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar. :::

:::verse number="25:22" Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. :::

:::verse number="25:23" And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth. :::

:::verse number="25:24" And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. :::

:::verse number="25:25" But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him. :::

:::verse number="25:26" Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write. :::

:::verse number="25:27" For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him. :::

:::verse number="26:1" Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself.

Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: :::

:::verse number="26:2" I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: :::

:::verse number="26:3" Especially because I know thee to be expert in all customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. :::

:::verse number="26:4" My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; :::

:::verse number="26:5" Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. :::

:::verse number="26:6" And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God, unto our fathers: :::

:::verse number="26:7" Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. :::

:::verse number="26:8" Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? :::

:::verse number="26:9" I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. :::

:::verse number="26:10" Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. :::

:::verse number="26:11" And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities. :::

:::verse number="26:12" Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, :::

:::verse number="26:13" At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. :::

:::verse number="26:14" And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. :::

:::verse number="26:15" And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. :::

:::verse number="26:16" But rise, and stand on thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; :::

:::verse number="26:17" Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, :::

:::verse number="26:18" To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. :::

:::verse number="26:19" Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: :::

:::verse number="26:20" But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. :::

:::verse number="26:21" For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me. :::

:::verse number="26:22" Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: :::

:::verse number="26:23" That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="26:24" And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. :::

:::verse number="26:25" But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. :::

:::verse number="26:26" For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. :::

:::verse number="26:27" King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. :::

:::verse number="26:28" Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. :::

:::verse number="26:29" And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. :::

:::verse number="26:30" And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: :::

:::verse number="26:31" And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds. :::

:::verse number="26:32" Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar. :::

:::verse number="27:1" And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. :::

:::verse number="27:2" And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. :::

:::verse number="27:3" And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. :::

:::verse number="27:4" And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. :::

:::verse number="27:5" And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. :::

:::verse number="27:6" And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. :::

:::verse number="27:7" And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; :::

:::verse number="27:8" And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea. :::

:::verse number="27:9" Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, :::

:::verse number="27:10" And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. :::

:::verse number="27:11" Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. :::

:::verse number="27:12" And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west. :::

:::verse number="27:13" And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. :::

:::verse number="27:14" But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. :::

:::verse number="27:15" And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. :::

:::verse number="27:16" And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: :::

:::verse number="27:17" Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. :::

:::verse number="27:18" And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship; :::

:::verse number="27:19" And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. :::

:::verse number="27:20" And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. :::

:::verse number="27:21" But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. :::

:::verse number="27:22" And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. :::

:::verse number="27:23" For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, :::

:::verse number="27:24" Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. :::

:::verse number="27:25" Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. :::

:::verse number="27:26" Howbeit we must be cast on a certain island. :::

:::verse number="27:27" But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; :::

:::verse number="27:28" And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms. :::

:::verse number="27:29" Then fearing lest we should have fallen on rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day. :::

:::verse number="27:30" And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, :::

:::verse number="27:31" Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. :::

:::verse number="27:32" Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off. :::

:::verse number="27:33" And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. :::

:::verse number="27:34" Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you. :::

:::verse number="27:35" And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. :::

:::verse number="27:36" Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. :::

:::verse number="27:37" And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. :::

:::verse number="27:38" And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea. :::

:::verse number="27:39" And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. :::

:::verse number="27:40" And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. :::

:::verse number="27:41" And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. :::

:::verse number="27:42" And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. :::

:::verse number="27:43" But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: :::

:::verse number="27:44" And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship.

And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. :::

:::verse number="28:1" And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. :::

:::verse number="28:2" And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. :::

:::verse number="28:3" And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. :::

:::verse number="28:4" And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. :::

:::verse number="28:5" And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. :::

:::verse number="28:6" Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god. :::

:::verse number="28:7" In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. :::

:::verse number="28:8" And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. :::

:::verse number="28:9" So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: :::

:::verse number="28:10" Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary. :::

:::verse number="28:11" And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. :::

:::verse number="28:12" And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. :::

:::verse number="28:13" And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: :::

:::verse number="28:14" Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome. :::

:::verse number="28:15" And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage. :::

:::verse number="28:16" And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. :::

:::verse number="28:17" And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. :::

:::verse number="28:18" Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me. :::

:::verse number="28:19" But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. :::

:::verse number="28:20" For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. :::

:::verse number="28:21" And they said unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee. :::

:::verse number="28:22" But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. :::

:::verse number="28:23" And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. :::

:::verse number="28:24" And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. :::

:::verse number="28:25" And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, :::

:::verse number="28:26" Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: :::

:::verse number="28:27" For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. :::

:::verse number="28:28" Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. :::

:::verse number="28:29" And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. :::

:::verse number="28:30" And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, :::

:::verse number="28:31" Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him. :::

:::verse number="1:1" Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, :::

:::verse number="1:2" (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) :::

:::verse number="1:3" Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; :::

:::verse number="1:4" And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: :::

:::verse number="1:5" By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: :::

:::verse number="1:6" Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: :::

:::verse number="1:7" To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:8" First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. :::

:::verse number="1:9" For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; :::

:::verse number="1:10" Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. :::

:::verse number="1:11" For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; :::

:::verse number="1:12" That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. :::

:::verse number="1:13" Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="1:14" I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. :::

:::verse number="1:15" So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. :::

:::verse number="1:16" For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. :::

:::verse number="1:17" For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. :::

:::verse number="1:18" For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; :::

:::verse number="1:19" Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. :::

:::verse number="1:20" For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: :::

:::verse number="1:21" Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. :::

:::verse number="1:22" Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, :::

:::verse number="1:23" And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. :::

:::verse number="1:24" Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: :::

:::verse number="1:25" Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:26" For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: :::

:::verse number="1:27" And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. :::

:::verse number="1:28" And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; :::

:::verse number="1:29" Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, :::

:::verse number="1:30" Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, :::

:::verse number="1:31" Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: :::

:::verse number="1:32" Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. :::

:::verse number="2:1" Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. :::

:::verse number="2:2" But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. :::

:::verse number="2:3" And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? :::

:::verse number="2:4" Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? :::

:::verse number="2:5" But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; :::

:::verse number="2:6" Who will render to every man according to his deeds: :::

:::verse number="2:7" To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: :::

:::verse number="2:8" But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, :::

:::verse number="2:9" Tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; :::

:::verse number="2:10" But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: :::

:::verse number="2:11" For there is no respect of persons with God. :::

:::verse number="2:12" For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; :::

:::verse number="2:13" (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. :::

:::verse number="2:14" For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: :::

:::verse number="2:15" Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) :::

:::verse number="2:16" In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. :::

:::verse number="2:17" Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast of God, :::

:::verse number="2:18" And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; :::

:::verse number="2:19" And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, :::

:::verse number="2:20" An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. :::

:::verse number="2:21" Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? :::

:::verse number="2:22" Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? :::

:::verse number="2:23" Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? :::

:::verse number="2:24" For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. :::

:::verse number="2:25" For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. :::

:::verse number="2:26" Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? :::

:::verse number="2:27" And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? :::

:::verse number="2:28" For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: :::

:::verse number="2:29" But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. :::

:::verse number="3:1" What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? :::

:::verse number="3:2" Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. :::

:::verse number="3:3" For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? :::

:::verse number="3:4" God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. :::

:::verse number="3:5" But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man) :::

:::verse number="3:6" God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? :::

:::verse number="3:7" For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? :::

:::verse number="3:8" And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just. :::

:::verse number="3:9" What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; :::

:::verse number="3:10" As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: :::

:::verse number="3:11" There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. :::

:::verse number="3:12" They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. :::

:::verse number="3:13" Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: :::

:::verse number="3:14" Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: :::

:::verse number="3:15" Their feet are swift to shed blood: :::

:::verse number="3:16" Destruction and misery are in their ways: :::

:::verse number="3:17" And the way of peace have they not known: :::

:::verse number="3:18" There is no fear of God before their eyes. :::

:::verse number="3:19" Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. :::

:::verse number="3:20" Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. :::

:::verse number="3:21" But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; :::

:::verse number="3:22" Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and on all them that believe: for there is no difference: :::

:::verse number="3:23" For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; :::

:::verse number="3:24" Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: :::

:::verse number="3:25" Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; :::

:::verse number="3:26" To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. :::

:::verse number="3:27" Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. :::

:::verse number="3:28" Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. :::

:::verse number="3:29" Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: :::

:::verse number="3:30" Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. :::

:::verse number="3:31" Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. :::

:::verse number="4:1" What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? :::

:::verse number="4:2" For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. :::

:::verse number="4:3" For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. :::

:::verse number="4:4" Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. :::

:::verse number="4:5" But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. :::

:::verse number="4:6" Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, :::

:::verse number="4:7" Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. :::

:::verse number="4:8" Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. :::

:::verse number="4:9" Cometh this blessedness then on the circumcision only, or on the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. :::

:::verse number="4:10" How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. :::

:::verse number="4:11" And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: :::

:::verse number="4:12" And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised. :::

:::verse number="4:13" For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. :::

:::verse number="4:14" For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: :::

:::verse number="4:15" Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. :::

:::verse number="4:16" Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, :::

:::verse number="4:17" (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. :::

:::verse number="4:18" Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. :::

:::verse number="4:19" And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: :::

:::verse number="4:20" He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; :::

:::verse number="4:21" And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. :::

:::verse number="4:22" And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. :::

:::verse number="4:23" Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; :::

:::verse number="4:24" But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; :::

:::verse number="4:25" Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. :::

:::verse number="5:1" Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: :::

:::verse number="5:2" By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. :::

:::verse number="5:3" And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; :::

:::verse number="5:4" And patience, experience; and experience, hope: :::

:::verse number="5:5" And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. :::

:::verse number="5:6" For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. :::

:::verse number="5:7" For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. :::

:::verse number="5:8" But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. :::

:::verse number="5:9" Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. :::

:::verse number="5:10" For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. :::

:::verse number="5:11" And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. :::

:::verse number="5:12" Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed on all men, for that all have sinned: :::

:::verse number="5:13" (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. :::

:::verse number="5:14" Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. :::

:::verse number="5:15" But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. :::

:::verse number="5:16" And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. :::

:::verse number="5:17" For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) :::

:::verse number="5:18" Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came on all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came on all men unto justification of life. :::

:::verse number="5:19" For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. :::

:::verse number="5:20" Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: :::

:::verse number="5:21" That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. :::

:::verse number="6:1" What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? :::

:::verse number="6:2" God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? :::

:::verse number="6:3" Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? :::

:::verse number="6:4" Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. :::

:::verse number="6:5" For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: :::

:::verse number="6:6" Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. :::

:::verse number="6:7" For he that is dead is freed from sin. :::

:::verse number="6:8" Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: :::

:::verse number="6:9" Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. :::

:::verse number="6:10" For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. :::

:::verse number="6:11" Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. :::

:::verse number="6:12" Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. :::

:::verse number="6:13" Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. :::

:::verse number="6:14" For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. :::

:::verse number="6:15" What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. :::

:::verse number="6:16" Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? :::

:::verse number="6:17" But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. :::

:::verse number="6:18" Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. :::

:::verse number="6:19" I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. :::

:::verse number="6:20" For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. :::

:::verse number="6:21" What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. :::

:::verse number="6:22" But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. :::

:::verse number="6:23" For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? :::

:::verse number="7:2" For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband. :::

:::verse number="7:3" So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. :::

:::verse number="7:4" Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. :::

:::verse number="7:5" For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. :::

:::verse number="7:6" But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. :::

:::verse number="7:7" What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. :::

:::verse number="7:8" But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. :::

:::verse number="7:9" For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. :::

:::verse number="7:10" And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. :::

:::verse number="7:11" For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. :::

:::verse number="7:12" Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. :::

:::verse number="7:13" Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. :::

:::verse number="7:14" For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. :::

:::verse number="7:15" For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. :::

:::verse number="7:16" If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. :::

:::verse number="7:17" Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. :::

:::verse number="7:18" For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. :::

:::verse number="7:19" For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. :::

:::verse number="7:20" Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. :::

:::verse number="7:21" I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. :::

:::verse number="7:22" For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: :::

:::verse number="7:23" But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. :::

:::verse number="7:24" O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? :::

:::verse number="7:25" I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. :::

:::verse number="8:1" There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. :::

:::verse number="8:2" For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. :::

:::verse number="8:3" For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: :::

:::verse number="8:4" That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. :::

:::verse number="8:5" For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. :::

:::verse number="8:6" For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. :::

:::verse number="8:7" Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. :::

:::verse number="8:8" So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. :::

:::verse number="8:9" But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. :::

:::verse number="8:10" And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. :::

:::verse number="8:11" But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. :::

:::verse number="8:12" Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. :::

:::verse number="8:13" For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. :::

:::verse number="8:14" For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. :::

:::verse number="8:15" For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. :::

:::verse number="8:16" The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: :::

:::verse number="8:17" And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. :::

:::verse number="8:18" For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. :::

:::verse number="8:19" For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. :::

:::verse number="8:20" For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, :::

:::verse number="8:21" Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. :::

:::verse number="8:22" For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. :::

:::verse number="8:23" And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. :::

:::verse number="8:24" For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? :::

:::verse number="8:25" But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. :::

:::verse number="8:26" Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. :::

:::verse number="8:27" And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. :::

:::verse number="8:28" And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. :::

:::verse number="8:29" For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. :::

:::verse number="8:30" Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. :::

:::verse number="8:31" What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? :::

:::verse number="8:32" He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? :::

:::verse number="8:33" Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. :::

:::verse number="8:34" Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. :::

:::verse number="8:35" Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? :::

:::verse number="8:36" As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. :::

:::verse number="8:37" Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. :::

:::verse number="8:38" For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, :::

:::verse number="8:39" Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. :::

:::verse number="9:1" I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, :::

:::verse number="9:2" That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. :::

:::verse number="9:3" For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: :::

:::verse number="9:4" Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; :::

:::verse number="9:5" Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen. :::

:::verse number="9:6" Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: :::

:::verse number="9:7" Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. :::

:::verse number="9:8" That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. :::

:::verse number="9:9" For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son. :::

:::verse number="9:10" And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; :::

:::verse number="9:11" (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) :::

:::verse number="9:12" It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. :::

:::verse number="9:13" As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. :::

:::verse number="9:14" What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. :::

:::verse number="9:15" For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. :::

:::verse number="9:16" So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. :::

:::verse number="9:17" For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. :::

:::verse number="9:18" Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. :::

:::verse number="9:19" Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? :::

:::verse number="9:20" Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? :::

:::verse number="9:21" Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? :::

:::verse number="9:22" What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: :::

:::verse number="9:23" And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, :::

:::verse number="9:24" Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? :::

:::verse number="9:25" As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. :::

:::verse number="9:26" And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God. :::

:::verse number="9:27" Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: :::

:::verse number="9:28" For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make on the earth. :::

:::verse number="9:29" And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. :::

:::verse number="9:30" What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. :::

:::verse number="9:31" But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. :::

:::verse number="9:32" Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; :::

:::verse number="9:33" As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. :::

:::verse number="10:1" Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. :::

:::verse number="10:2" For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. :::

:::verse number="10:3" For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. :::

:::verse number="10:4" For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. :::

:::verse number="10:5" For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. :::

:::verse number="10:6" But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) :::

:::verse number="10:7" Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) :::

:::verse number="10:8" But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; :::

:::verse number="10:9" That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. :::

:::verse number="10:10" For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. :::

:::verse number="10:11" For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. :::

:::verse number="10:12" For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call on him. :::

:::verse number="10:13" For whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. :::

:::verse number="10:14" How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? :::

:::verse number="10:15" And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! :::

:::verse number="10:16" But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? :::

:::verse number="10:17" So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. :::

:::verse number="10:18" But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. :::

:::verse number="10:19" But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. :::

:::verse number="10:20" But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. :::

:::verse number="10:21" But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people. :::

:::verse number="11:1" I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. :::

:::verse number="11:2" God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying, :::

:::verse number="11:3" Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. :::

:::verse number="11:4" But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. :::

:::verse number="11:5" Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. :::

:::verse number="11:6" And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. :::

:::verse number="11:7" What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded. :::

:::verse number="11:8" (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. :::

:::verse number="11:9" And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: :::

:::verse number="11:10" Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway. :::

:::verse number="11:11" I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. :::

:::verse number="11:12" Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? :::

:::verse number="11:13" For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: :::

:::verse number="11:14" If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them. :::

:::verse number="11:15" For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? :::

:::verse number="11:16" For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. :::

:::verse number="11:17" And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; :::

:::verse number="11:18" Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. :::

:::verse number="11:19" Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. :::

:::verse number="11:20" Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: :::

:::verse number="11:21" For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. :::

:::verse number="11:22" Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. :::

:::verse number="11:23" And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. :::

:::verse number="11:24" For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree? :::

:::verse number="11:25" For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. :::

:::verse number="11:26" And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: :::

:::verse number="11:27" For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. :::

:::verse number="11:28" As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes. :::

:::verse number="11:29" For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. :::

:::verse number="11:30" For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: :::

:::verse number="11:31" Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. :::

:::verse number="11:32" For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy on all. :::

:::verse number="11:33" O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! :::

:::verse number="11:34" For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? :::

:::verse number="11:35" Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? :::

:::verse number="11:36" For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. :::

:::verse number="12:1" I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. :::

:::verse number="12:2" And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. :::

:::verse number="12:3" For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. :::

:::verse number="12:4" For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: :::

:::verse number="12:5" So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. :::

:::verse number="12:6" Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; :::

:::verse number="12:7" Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; :::

:::verse number="12:8" Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. :::

:::verse number="12:9" Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. :::

:::verse number="12:10" Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; :::

:::verse number="12:11" Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; :::

:::verse number="12:12" Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; :::

:::verse number="12:13" Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. :::

:::verse number="12:14" Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. :::

:::verse number="12:15" Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. :::

:::verse number="12:16" Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. :::

:::verse number="12:17" Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. :::

:::verse number="12:18" If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. :::

:::verse number="12:19" Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. :::

:::verse number="12:20" Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. :::

:::verse number="12:21" Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. :::

:::verse number="13:1" Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. :::

:::verse number="13:2" Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. :::

:::verse number="13:3" For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: :::

:::verse number="13:4" For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on him that doeth evil. :::

:::verse number="13:5" Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. :::

:::verse number="13:6" For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually on this very thing. :::

:::verse number="13:7" Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. :::

:::verse number="13:8" Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. :::

:::verse number="13:9" For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. :::

:::verse number="13:10" Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. :::

:::verse number="13:11" And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. :::

:::verse number="13:12" The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. :::

:::verse number="13:13" Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. :::

:::verse number="13:14" But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. :::

:::verse number="14:1" Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. :::

:::verse number="14:2" For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. :::

:::verse number="14:3" Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. :::

:::verse number="14:4" Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. :::

:::verse number="14:5" One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. :::

:::verse number="14:6" He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. :::

:::verse number="14:7" For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. :::

:::verse number="14:8" For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. :::

:::verse number="14:9" For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. :::

:::verse number="14:10" But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. :::

:::verse number="14:11" For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. :::

:::verse number="14:12" So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. :::

:::verse number="14:13" Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. :::

:::verse number="14:14" I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. :::

:::verse number="14:15" But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. :::

:::verse number="14:16" Let not then your good be evil spoken of: :::

:::verse number="14:17" For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="14:18" For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. :::

:::verse number="14:19" Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. :::

:::verse number="14:20" For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. :::

:::verse number="14:21" It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. :::

:::verse number="14:22" Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. :::

:::verse number="14:23" And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. :::

:::verse number="15:1" We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. :::

:::verse number="15:2" Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. :::

:::verse number="15:3" For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. :::

:::verse number="15:4" For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. :::

:::verse number="15:5" Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: :::

:::verse number="15:6" That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="15:7" Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. :::

:::verse number="15:8" Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: :::

:::verse number="15:9" And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. :::

:::verse number="15:10" And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. :::

:::verse number="15:11" And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. :::

:::verse number="15:12" And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. :::

:::verse number="15:13" Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="15:14" And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. :::

:::verse number="15:15" Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, :::

:::verse number="15:16" That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="15:17" I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. :::

:::verse number="15:18" For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, :::

:::verse number="15:19" Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. :::

:::verse number="15:20" Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation: :::

:::verse number="15:21" But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. :::

:::verse number="15:22" For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. :::

:::verse number="15:23" But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; :::

:::verse number="15:24" Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. :::

:::verse number="15:25" But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. :::

:::verse number="15:26" For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="15:27" It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. :::

:::verse number="15:28" When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. :::

:::verse number="15:29" And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. :::

:::verse number="15:30" Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; :::

:::verse number="15:31" That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; :::

:::verse number="15:32" That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. :::

:::verse number="15:33" Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. :::

:::verse number="16:1" I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: :::

:::verse number="16:2" That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. :::

:::verse number="16:3" Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: :::

:::verse number="16:4" Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. :::

:::verse number="16:5" Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. :::

:::verse number="16:6" Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. :::

:::verse number="16:7" Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. :::

:::verse number="16:8" Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="16:9" Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. :::

:::verse number="16:10" Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. :::

:::verse number="16:11" Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="16:12" Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="16:13" Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. :::

:::verse number="16:14" Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. :::

:::verse number="16:15" Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. :::

:::verse number="16:16" Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. :::

:::verse number="16:17" Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. :::

:::verse number="16:18" For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. :::

:::verse number="16:19" For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. :::

:::verse number="16:20" And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. :::

:::verse number="16:21" Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. :::

:::verse number="16:22" I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="16:23" Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. :::

:::verse number="16:24" The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. :::

:::verse number="16:25" Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, :::

:::verse number="16:26" But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: :::

:::verse number="16:27" To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:1" Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, :::

:::verse number="1:2" Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: :::

:::verse number="1:3" Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:4" I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; :::

:::verse number="1:5" That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; :::

:::verse number="1:6" Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: :::

:::verse number="1:7" So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: :::

:::verse number="1:8" Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:9" God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. :::

:::verse number="1:10" Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. :::

:::verse number="1:11" For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. :::

:::verse number="1:12" Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:13" Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? :::

:::verse number="1:14" I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; :::

:::verse number="1:15" Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. :::

:::verse number="1:16" And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. :::

:::verse number="1:17" For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. :::

:::verse number="1:18" For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. :::

:::verse number="1:19" For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. :::

:::verse number="1:20" Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? :::

:::verse number="1:21" For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. :::

:::verse number="1:22" For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: :::

:::verse number="1:23" But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; :::

:::verse number="1:24" But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. :::

:::verse number="1:25" Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. :::

:::verse number="1:26" For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: :::

:::verse number="1:27" But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; :::

:::verse number="1:28" And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: :::

:::verse number="1:29" That no flesh should glory in his presence. :::

:::verse number="1:30" But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: :::

:::verse number="1:31" That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="2:1" And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. :::

:::verse number="2:2" For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. :::

:::verse number="2:3" And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. :::

:::verse number="2:4" And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: :::

:::verse number="2:5" That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. :::

:::verse number="2:6" Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: :::

:::verse number="2:7" But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: :::

:::verse number="2:8" Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. :::

:::verse number="2:9" But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. :::

:::verse number="2:10" But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. :::

:::verse number="2:11" For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. :::

:::verse number="2:12" Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. :::

:::verse number="2:13" Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. :::

:::verse number="2:14" But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. :::

:::verse number="2:15" But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. :::

:::verse number="2:16" For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. :::

:::verse number="3:1" And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. :::

:::verse number="3:2" I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. :::

:::verse number="3:3" For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? :::

:::verse number="3:4" For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? :::

:::verse number="3:5" Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? :::

:::verse number="3:6" I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. :::

:::verse number="3:7" So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. :::

:::verse number="3:8" Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. :::

:::verse number="3:9" For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. :::

:::verse number="3:10" According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. :::

:::verse number="3:11" For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="3:12" Now if any man build on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; :::

:::verse number="3:13" Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. :::

:::verse number="3:14" If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. :::

:::verse number="3:15" If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. :::

:::verse number="3:16" Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? :::

:::verse number="3:17" If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. :::

:::verse number="3:18" Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. :::

:::verse number="3:19" For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. :::

:::verse number="3:20" And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. :::

:::verse number="3:21" Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; :::

:::verse number="3:22" Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; :::

:::verse number="3:23" And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. :::

:::verse number="4:1" Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. :::

:::verse number="4:2" Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. :::

:::verse number="4:3" But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. :::

:::verse number="4:4" For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. :::

:::verse number="4:5" Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. :::

:::verse number="4:6" And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. :::

:::verse number="4:7" For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? :::

:::verse number="4:8" Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. :::

:::verse number="4:9" For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. :::

:::verse number="4:10" We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. :::

:::verse number="4:11" Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; :::

:::verse number="4:12" And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: :::

:::verse number="4:13" Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. :::

:::verse number="4:14" I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. :::

:::verse number="4:15" For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. :::

:::verse number="4:16" Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. :::

:::verse number="4:17" For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. :::

:::verse number="4:18" Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. :::

:::verse number="4:19" But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. :::

:::verse number="4:20" For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. :::

:::verse number="4:21" What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? :::

:::verse number="5:1" It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. :::

:::verse number="5:2" And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. :::

:::verse number="5:3" For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, :::

:::verse number="5:4" In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, :::

:::verse number="5:5" To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. :::

:::verse number="5:6" Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? :::

:::verse number="5:7" Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: :::

:::verse number="5:8" Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. :::

:::verse number="5:9" I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: :::

:::verse number="5:10" Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. :::

:::verse number="5:11" But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. :::

:::verse number="5:12" For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? :::

:::verse number="5:13" But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. :::

:::verse number="6:1" Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? :::

:::verse number="6:2" Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? :::

:::verse number="6:3" Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? :::

:::verse number="6:4" If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. :::

:::verse number="6:5" I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? :::

:::verse number="6:6" But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. :::

:::verse number="6:7" Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? :::

:::verse number="6:8" Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. :::

:::verse number="6:9" Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, :::

:::verse number="6:10" Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. :::

:::verse number="6:11" And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. :::

:::verse number="6:12" All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. :::

:::verse number="6:13" Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. :::

:::verse number="6:14" And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. :::

:::verse number="6:15" Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. :::

:::verse number="6:16" What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. :::

:::verse number="6:17" But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. :::

:::verse number="6:18" Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. :::

:::verse number="6:19" What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? :::

:::verse number="6:20" For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. :::

:::verse number="7:2" Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. :::

:::verse number="7:3" Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. :::

:::verse number="7:4" The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. :::

:::verse number="7:5" Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. :::

:::verse number="7:6" But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. :::

:::verse number="7:7" For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. :::

:::verse number="7:8" I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. :::

:::verse number="7:9" But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. :::

:::verse number="7:10" And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: :::

:::verse number="7:11" But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. :::

:::verse number="7:12" But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. :::

:::verse number="7:13" And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. :::

:::verse number="7:14" For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. :::

:::verse number="7:15" But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. :::

:::verse number="7:16" For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? :::

:::verse number="7:17" But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. :::

:::verse number="7:18" Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. :::

:::verse number="7:19" Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. :::

:::verse number="7:20" Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. :::

:::verse number="7:21" Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. :::

:::verse number="7:22" For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. :::

:::verse number="7:23" Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. :::

:::verse number="7:24" Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. :::

:::verse number="7:25" Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. :::

:::verse number="7:26" I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. :::

:::verse number="7:27" Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. :::

:::verse number="7:28" But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. :::

:::verse number="7:29" But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; :::

:::verse number="7:30" And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; :::

:::verse number="7:31" And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. :::

:::verse number="7:32" But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: :::

:::verse number="7:33" But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. :::

:::verse number="7:34" There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. :::

:::verse number="7:35" And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare on you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend on the Lord without distraction. :::

:::verse number="7:36" But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. :::

:::verse number="7:37" Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. :::

:::verse number="7:38" So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better. :::

:::verse number="7:39" The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="7:40" But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. :::

:::verse number="8:1" Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. :::

:::verse number="8:2" And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. :::

:::verse number="8:3" But if any man love God, the same is known of him. :::

:::verse number="8:4" As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. :::

:::verse number="8:5" For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) :::

:::verse number="8:6" But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. :::

:::verse number="8:7" Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. :::

:::verse number="8:8" But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. :::

:::verse number="8:9" But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. :::

:::verse number="8:10" For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; :::

:::verse number="8:11" And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? :::

:::verse number="8:12" But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. :::

:::verse number="8:13" Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. :::

:::verse number="9:1" Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? :::

:::verse number="9:2" If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="9:3" Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, :::

:::verse number="9:4" Have we not power to eat and to drink? :::

:::verse number="9:5" Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? :::

:::verse number="9:6" Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? :::

:::verse number="9:7" Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? :::

:::verse number="9:8" Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? :::

:::verse number="9:9" For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? :::

:::verse number="9:10" Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. :::

:::verse number="9:11" If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? :::

:::verse number="9:12" If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. :::

:::verse number="9:13" Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? :::

:::verse number="9:14" Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. :::

:::verse number="9:15" But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. :::

:::verse number="9:16" For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid on me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! :::

:::verse number="9:17" For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. :::

:::verse number="9:18" What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. :::

:::verse number="9:19" For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. :::

:::verse number="9:20" And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; :::

:::verse number="9:21" To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. :::

:::verse number="9:22" To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. :::

:::verse number="9:23" And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. :::

:::verse number="9:24" Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. :::

:::verse number="9:25" And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. :::

:::verse number="9:26" I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: :::

:::verse number="9:27" But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. :::

:::verse number="10:1" Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; :::

:::verse number="10:2" And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; :::

:::verse number="10:3" And did all eat the same spiritual meat; :::

:::verse number="10:4" And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. :::

:::verse number="10:5" But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. :::

:::verse number="10:6" Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. :::

:::verse number="10:7" Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. :::

:::verse number="10:8" Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. :::

:::verse number="10:9" Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. :::

:::verse number="10:10" Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. :::

:::verse number="10:11" Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the world are come. :::

:::verse number="10:12" Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. :::

:::verse number="10:13" There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. :::

:::verse number="10:14" Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. :::

:::verse number="10:15" I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. :::

:::verse number="10:16" The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? :::

:::verse number="10:17" For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. :::

:::verse number="10:18" Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? :::

:::verse number="10:19" What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? :::

:::verse number="10:20" But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. :::

:::verse number="10:21" Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. :::

:::verse number="10:22" Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? :::

:::verse number="10:23" All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. :::

:::verse number="10:24" Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. :::

:::verse number="10:25" Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: :::

:::verse number="10:26" For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. :::

:::verse number="10:27" If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. :::

:::verse number="10:28" But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: :::

:::verse number="10:29" Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? :::

:::verse number="10:30" For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? :::

:::verse number="10:31" Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. :::

:::verse number="10:32" Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: :::

:::verse number="10:33" Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. :::

:::verse number="11:1" Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. :::

:::verse number="11:2" Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. :::

:::verse number="11:3" But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. :::

:::verse number="11:4" Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. :::

:::verse number="11:5" But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. :::

:::verse number="11:6" For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. :::

:::verse number="11:7" For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. :::

:::verse number="11:8" For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man. :::

:::verse number="11:9" Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. :::

:::verse number="11:10" For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. :::

:::verse number="11:11" Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="11:12" For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God. :::

:::verse number="11:13" Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? :::

:::verse number="11:14" Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? :::

:::verse number="11:15" But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. :::

:::verse number="11:16" But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. :::

:::verse number="11:17" Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. :::

:::verse number="11:18" For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. :::

:::verse number="11:19" For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. :::

:::verse number="11:20" When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. :::

:::verse number="11:21" For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. :::

:::verse number="11:22" What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. :::

:::verse number="11:23" For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: :::

:::verse number="11:24" And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. :::

:::verse number="11:25" After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. :::

:::verse number="11:26" For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. :::

:::verse number="11:27" Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="11:28" But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. :::

:::verse number="11:29" For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. :::

:::verse number="11:30" For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. :::

:::verse number="11:31" For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. :::

:::verse number="11:32" But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. :::

:::verse number="11:33" Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. :::

:::verse number="11:34" And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. :::

:::verse number="12:1" Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. :::

:::verse number="12:2" Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. :::

:::verse number="12:3" Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. :::

:::verse number="12:4" Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. :::

:::verse number="12:5" And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. :::

:::verse number="12:6" And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. :::

:::verse number="12:7" But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. :::

:::verse number="12:8" For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; :::

:::verse number="12:9" To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; :::

:::verse number="12:10" To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: :::

:::verse number="12:11" But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. :::

:::verse number="12:12" For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. :::

:::verse number="12:13" For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. :::

:::verse number="12:14" For the body is not one member, but many. :::

:::verse number="12:15" If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? :::

:::verse number="12:16" And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? :::

:::verse number="12:17" If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? :::

:::verse number="12:18" But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. :::

:::verse number="12:19" And if they were all one member, where were the body? :::

:::verse number="12:20" But now are they many members, yet but one body. :::

:::verse number="12:21" And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. :::

:::verse number="12:22" Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: :::

:::verse number="12:23" And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, on these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. :::

:::verse number="12:24" For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked. :::

:::verse number="12:25" That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. :::

:::verse number="12:26" And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. :::

:::verse number="12:27" Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. :::

:::verse number="12:28" And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. :::

:::verse number="12:29" Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? :::

:::verse number="12:30" Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? :::

:::verse number="12:31" But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. :::

:::verse number="13:1" Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. :::

:::verse number="13:2" And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. :::

:::verse number="13:3" And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. :::

:::verse number="13:4" Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, :::

:::verse number="13:5" Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; :::

:::verse number="13:6" Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; :::

:::verse number="13:7" Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. :::

:::verse number="13:8" Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. :::

:::verse number="13:9" For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. :::

:::verse number="13:10" But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. :::

:::verse number="13:11" When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. :::

:::verse number="13:12" For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. :::

:::verse number="13:13" And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. :::

:::verse number="14:1" Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. :::

:::verse number="14:2" For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. :::

:::verse number="14:3" But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. :::

:::verse number="14:4" He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. :::

:::verse number="14:5" I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. :::

:::verse number="14:6" Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? :::

:::verse number="14:7" And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? :::

:::verse number="14:8" For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? :::

:::verse number="14:9" So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. :::

:::verse number="14:10" There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. :::

:::verse number="14:11" Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. :::

:::verse number="14:12" Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. :::

:::verse number="14:13" Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. :::

:::verse number="14:14" For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. :::

:::verse number="14:15" What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. :::

:::verse number="14:16" Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? :::

:::verse number="14:17" For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. :::

:::verse number="14:18" I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: :::

:::verse number="14:19" Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. :::

:::verse number="14:20" Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. :::

:::verse number="14:21" In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the LORD. :::

:::verse number="14:22" Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. :::

:::verse number="14:23" If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? :::

:::verse number="14:24" But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: :::

:::verse number="14:25" And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. :::

:::verse number="14:26" How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. :::

:::verse number="14:27" If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. :::

:::verse number="14:28" But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. :::

:::verse number="14:29" Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. :::

:::verse number="14:30" If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. :::

:::verse number="14:31" For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. :::

:::verse number="14:32" And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. :::

:::verse number="14:33" For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. :::

:::verse number="14:34" Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. :::

:::verse number="14:35" And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. :::

:::verse number="14:36" What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? :::

:::verse number="14:37" If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="14:38" But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. :::

:::verse number="14:39" Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. :::

:::verse number="14:40" Let all things be done decently and in order. :::

:::verse number="15:1" Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; :::

:::verse number="15:2" By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. :::

:::verse number="15:3" For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; :::

:::verse number="15:4" And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: :::

:::verse number="15:5" And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: :::

:::verse number="15:6" After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. :::

:::verse number="15:7" After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. :::

:::verse number="15:8" And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. :::

:::verse number="15:9" For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. :::

:::verse number="15:10" But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. :::

:::verse number="15:11" Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. :::

:::verse number="15:12" Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? :::

:::verse number="15:13" But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: :::

:::verse number="15:14" And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. :::

:::verse number="15:15" Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. :::

:::verse number="15:16" For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: :::

:::verse number="15:17" And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. :::

:::verse number="15:18" Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. :::

:::verse number="15:19" If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. :::

:::verse number="15:20" But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. :::

:::verse number="15:21" For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. :::

:::verse number="15:22" For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. :::

:::verse number="15:23" But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. :::

:::verse number="15:24" Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. :::

:::verse number="15:25" For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. :::

:::verse number="15:26" The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. :::

:::verse number="15:27" For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. :::

:::verse number="15:28" And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. :::

:::verse number="15:29" Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? :::

:::verse number="15:30" And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? :::

:::verse number="15:31" I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our LORD, I die daily. :::

:::verse number="15:32" If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. :::

:::verse number="15:33" Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. :::

:::verse number="15:34" Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. :::

:::verse number="15:35" But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? :::

:::verse number="15:36" Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: :::

:::verse number="15:37" And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: :::

:::verse number="15:38" But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. :::

:::verse number="15:39" All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. :::

:::verse number="15:40" There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. :::

:::verse number="15:41" There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. :::

:::verse number="15:42" So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: :::

:::verse number="15:43" It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: :::

:::verse number="15:44" It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. :::

:::verse number="15:45" And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. :::

:::verse number="15:46" Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. :::

:::verse number="15:47" The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven. :::

:::verse number="15:48" As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. :::

:::verse number="15:49" And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. :::

:::verse number="15:50" Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. :::

:::verse number="15:51" Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, :::

:::verse number="15:52" In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. :::

:::verse number="15:53" For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. :::

:::verse number="15:54" So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. :::

:::verse number="15:55" O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? :::

:::verse number="15:56" The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. :::

:::verse number="15:57" But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="15:58" Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="16:1" Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. :::

:::verse number="16:2" On the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. :::

:::verse number="16:3" And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. :::

:::verse number="16:4" And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. :::

:::verse number="16:5" Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. :::

:::verse number="16:6" And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. :::

:::verse number="16:7" For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. :::

:::verse number="16:8" But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. :::

:::verse number="16:9" For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. :::

:::verse number="16:10" Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. :::

:::verse number="16:11" Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. :::

:::verse number="16:12" As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time. :::

:::verse number="16:13" Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. :::

:::verse number="16:14" Let all your things be done with charity. :::

:::verse number="16:15" I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) :::

:::verse number="16:16" That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. :::

:::verse number="16:17" I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. :::

:::verse number="16:18" For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. :::

:::verse number="16:19" The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. :::

:::verse number="16:20" All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. :::

:::verse number="16:21" The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. :::

:::verse number="16:22" If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. :::

:::verse number="16:23" The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. :::

:::verse number="16:24" My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. :::

:::verse number="1:1" Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: :::

:::verse number="1:2" Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:3" Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; :::

:::verse number="1:4" Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. :::

:::verse number="1:5" For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. :::

:::verse number="1:6" And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. :::

:::verse number="1:7" And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. :::

:::verse number="1:8" For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: :::

:::verse number="1:9" But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: :::

:::verse number="1:10" Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; :::

:::verse number="1:11" Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed on us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. :::

:::verse number="1:12" For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. :::

:::verse number="1:13" For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; :::

:::verse number="1:14" As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus. :::

:::verse number="1:15" And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; :::

:::verse number="1:16" And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. :::

:::verse number="1:17" When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? :::

:::verse number="1:18" But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. :::

:::verse number="1:19" For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. :::

:::verse number="1:20" For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. :::

:::verse number="1:21" Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; :::

:::verse number="1:22" Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. :::

:::verse number="1:23" Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. :::

:::verse number="1:24" Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. :::

:::verse number="2:1" But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. :::

:::verse number="2:2" For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? :::

:::verse number="2:3" And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. :::

:::verse number="2:4" For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. :::

:::verse number="2:5" But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. :::

:::verse number="2:6" Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. :::

:::verse number="2:7" So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. :::

:::verse number="2:8" Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. :::

:::verse number="2:9" For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. :::

:::verse number="2:10" To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; :::

:::verse number="2:11" Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. :::

:::verse number="2:12" Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, :::

:::verse number="2:13" I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. :::

:::verse number="2:14" Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. :::

:::verse number="2:15" For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: :::

:::verse number="2:16" To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? :::

:::verse number="2:17" For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. :::

:::verse number="3:1" Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? :::

:::verse number="3:2" Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: :::

:::verse number="3:3" Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. :::

:::verse number="3:4" And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: :::

:::verse number="3:5" Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; :::

:::verse number="3:6" Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. :::

:::verse number="3:7" But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: :::

:::verse number="3:8" How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? :::

:::verse number="3:9" For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. :::

:::verse number="3:10" For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. :::

:::verse number="3:11" For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious. :::

:::verse number="3:12" Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: :::

:::verse number="3:13" And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: :::

:::verse number="3:14" But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ. :::

:::verse number="3:15" But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is on their heart. :::

:::verse number="3:16" Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away. :::

:::verse number="3:17" Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. :::

:::verse number="3:18" But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD. :::

:::verse number="4:1" Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; :::

:::verse number="4:2" But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. :::

:::verse number="4:3" But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: :::

:::verse number="4:4" In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. :::

:::verse number="4:5" For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. :::

:::verse number="4:6" For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. :::

:::verse number="4:7" But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. :::

:::verse number="4:8" We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; :::

:::verse number="4:9" Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; :::

:::verse number="4:10" Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. :::

:::verse number="4:11" For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. :::

:::verse number="4:12" So then death worketh in us, but life in you. :::

:::verse number="4:13" We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; :::

:::verse number="4:14" Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. :::

:::verse number="4:15" For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. :::

:::verse number="4:16" For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. :::

:::verse number="4:17" For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; :::

:::verse number="4:18" While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. :::

:::verse number="5:1" For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. :::

:::verse number="5:2" For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed on with our house which is from heaven: :::

:::verse number="5:3" If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. :::

:::verse number="5:4" For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed on, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. :::

:::verse number="5:5" Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. :::

:::verse number="5:6" Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: :::

:::verse number="5:7" (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) :::

:::verse number="5:8" We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. :::

:::verse number="5:9" Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. :::

:::verse number="5:10" For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. :::

:::verse number="5:11" Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. :::

:::verse number="5:12" For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. :::

:::verse number="5:13" For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. :::

:::verse number="5:14" For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: :::

:::verse number="5:15" And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. :::

:::verse number="5:16" Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. :::

:::verse number="5:17" Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. :::

:::verse number="5:18" And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; :::

:::verse number="5:19" To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. :::

:::verse number="5:20" Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. :::

:::verse number="5:21" For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. :::

:::verse number="6:1" We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. :::

:::verse number="6:2" (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) :::

:::verse number="6:3" Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: :::

:::verse number="6:4" But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, :::

:::verse number="6:5" In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; :::

:::verse number="6:6" By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, :::

:::verse number="6:7" By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, :::

:::verse number="6:8" By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; :::

:::verse number="6:9" As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; :::

:::verse number="6:10" As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. :::

:::verse number="6:11" O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. :::

:::verse number="6:12" Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. :::

:::verse number="6:13" Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. :::

:::verse number="6:14" Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? :::

:::verse number="6:15" And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? :::

:::verse number="6:16" And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. :::

:::verse number="6:17" Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. :::

:::verse number="6:18" And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. :::

:::verse number="7:1" Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. :::

:::verse number="7:2" Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. :::

:::verse number="7:3" I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. :::

:::verse number="7:4" Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. :::

:::verse number="7:5" For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. :::

:::verse number="7:6" Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; :::

:::verse number="7:7" And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. :::

:::verse number="7:8" For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season. :::

:::verse number="7:9" Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. :::

:::verse number="7:10" For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. :::

:::verse number="7:11" For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. :::

:::verse number="7:12" Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. :::

:::verse number="7:13" Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. :::

:::verse number="7:14" For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. :::

:::verse number="7:15" And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. :::

:::verse number="7:16" I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. :::

:::verse number="8:1" Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; :::

:::verse number="8:2" How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. :::

:::verse number="8:3" For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; :::

:::verse number="8:4" Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. :::

:::verse number="8:5" And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. :::

:::verse number="8:6" Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. :::

:::verse number="8:7" Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. :::

:::verse number="8:8" I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. :::

:::verse number="8:9" For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. :::

:::verse number="8:10" And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. :::

:::verse number="8:11" Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. :::

:::verse number="8:12" For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. :::

:::verse number="8:13" For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: :::

:::verse number="8:14" But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: :::

:::verse number="8:15" As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack. :::

:::verse number="8:16" But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. :::

:::verse number="8:17" For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. :::

:::verse number="8:18" And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; :::

:::verse number="8:19" And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: :::

:::verse number="8:20" Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: :::

:::verse number="8:21" Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. :::

:::verse number="8:22" And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, on the great confidence which I have in you. :::

:::verse number="8:23" Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. :::

:::verse number="8:24" Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. :::

:::verse number="9:1" For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: :::

:::verse number="9:2" For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. :::

:::verse number="9:3" Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: :::

:::verse number="9:4" Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. :::

:::verse number="9:5" Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. :::

:::verse number="9:6" But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. :::

:::verse number="9:7" Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. :::

:::verse number="9:8" And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: :::

:::verse number="9:9" (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. :::

:::verse number="9:10" Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) :::

:::verse number="9:11" Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. :::

:::verse number="9:12" For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; :::

:::verse number="9:13" Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; :::

:::verse number="9:14" And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. :::

:::verse number="9:15" Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. :::

:::verse number="10:1" Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: :::

:::verse number="10:2" But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. :::

:::verse number="10:3" For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: :::

:::verse number="10:4" (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) :::

:::verse number="10:5" Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; :::

:::verse number="10:6" And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. :::

:::verse number="10:7" Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. :::

:::verse number="10:8" For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: :::

:::verse number="10:9" That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. :::

:::verse number="10:10" For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. :::

:::verse number="10:11" Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. :::

:::verse number="10:12" For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. :::

:::verse number="10:13" But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. :::

:::verse number="10:14" For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: :::

:::verse number="10:15" Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, :::

:::verse number="10:16" To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. :::

:::verse number="10:17" But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. :::

:::verse number="10:18" For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. :::

:::verse number="11:1" Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. :::

:::verse number="11:2" For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. :::

:::verse number="11:3" But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. :::

:::verse number="11:4" For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. :::

:::verse number="11:5" For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. :::

:::verse number="11:6" But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things. :::

:::verse number="11:7" Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? :::

:::verse number="11:8" I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. :::

:::verse number="11:9" And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. :::

:::verse number="11:10" As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. :::

:::verse number="11:11" Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. :::

:::verse number="11:12" But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. :::

:::verse number="11:13" For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. :::

:::verse number="11:14" And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. :::

:::verse number="11:15" Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. :::

:::verse number="11:16" I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. :::

:::verse number="11:17" That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. :::

:::verse number="11:18" Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also. :::

:::verse number="11:19" For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. :::

:::verse number="11:20" For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. :::

:::verse number="11:21" I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. :::

:::verse number="11:22" Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. :::

:::verse number="11:23" Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. :::

:::verse number="11:24" Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. :::

:::verse number="11:25" Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; :::

:::verse number="11:26" In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; :::

:::verse number="11:27" In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. :::

:::verse number="11:28" Beside those things that are without, that which cometh on me daily, the care of all the churches. :::

:::verse number="11:29" Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? :::

:::verse number="11:30" If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. :::

:::verse number="11:31" The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. :::

:::verse number="11:32" In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: :::

:::verse number="11:33" And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. :::

:::verse number="12:1" It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. :::

:::verse number="12:2" I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. :::

:::verse number="12:3" And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) :::