n | # The Gospel According to St. Luke | n | # The Testimony of St. Luke |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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n | 1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of th | n | 1 As I am a messenger of Jesus Christ, and knowing that many have taken in hand |
| ose things which are most surely believed among us, | | to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believ |
| | | ed among us, |
| 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesse | | 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, who from the beginning were eyewitnesses |
| s, and ministers of the word; | | and ministers of the word; |
| 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from | | 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, | | the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, |
| 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been | | 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been |
| instructed. | | instructed. |
n | 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zac | n | 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zac |
| harias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and h | | harias, of the course of Abia; and his wife being of the daughters of Aaron, and |
| er name was Elisabeth. | | her name Elizabeth, |
| 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and o | | 6 Were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances |
| rdinances of the Lord blameless. | | of the Lord, blameless; |
| 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were n | | 7 And they had no child. Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well stricken |
| ow well stricken in years. | | in years. |
| 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in | | 8 And while he executed the priest's office before God, in the order of his prie |
| the order of his course, | | sthood, |
| 9 According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense wh | | 9 According to the law (his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple |
| en he went into the temple of the Lord. | | of the Lord), |
| 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of inc | | 10 The whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense |
| ense. | | . |
| 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side o | | 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side o |
| f the altar of incense. | | f the altar of incense. |
n | 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. | n | 12 And when Zacharias saw the angel, he was troubled; and fear fell upon him. |
| 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; an | | 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias, for thy prayer is heard; an |
| d thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. | | d thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. |
| 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. | | 14 Thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth; |
| 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine | | 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 moth | | nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his moth |
| er's womb. | | er's womb. |
| 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. | | 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. |
n | 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hear | n | 17 And he shall go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the |
| ts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just | | hearts of the fathers to the children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the |
| ; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. | | just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. |
| 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old | | 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. | | man, and my wife is well stricken in years. |
| 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presen | | 19 And the angel, answering, said unto him, I am Gabriel, who stand in the prese |
| ce of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. | | nce of God, and am sent to speak unto thee and to shew thee these glad tidings. |
| 20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that th | | 20 And behold, thou shalt be dumb and not able to speak until the day that these |
| ese things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall | | things shall be performed, because thou believedst not my words which shall be |
| be fulfilled in their season. | | fulfilled in their season. |
| 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in | | 21 And the people waited for Zacharias and marveled that he tarried so long in t |
| the temple. | | he temple. |
| 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that h | | 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that h |
| e had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speec | | e had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speec |
| hless. | | hless. |
n | 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accom | n | 23 And as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to |
| plished, he departed to his own house. | | his own house. |
| 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five month | | 24 And after those days, his wife Elizabeth conceived and hid herself five month |
| s, saying, | | s, saying, |
| 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take | | 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take |
| away my reproach among men. | | away my reproach from among men. |
| 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Gal | | 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Gal |
| ilee, named Nazareth, | | ilee, named Nazareth, |
| 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; a | | 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; a |
| nd the virgin's name was Mary. | | nd the virgin's name was Mary. |
n | 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured | n | 28 And the angel came in unto her and said, Hail, thou virgin, who art highly fa |
| , the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. | | voured of the Lord. The Lord is with thee, for thou art chosen and blessed among |
| | | women. |
| 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind wh | | 29 And when she saw the angel, she was troubled at his saying and pondered in he |
| at manner of salutation this should be. | | r mind what manner of salutation this should be. |
| 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with | | 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with |
| God. | | God. |
n | 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shal | n | 31 And behold, thou shalt conceive, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his na |
| t call his name JESUS. | | me Jesus. |
| 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord G | | 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord G |
| od shall give unto him the throne of his father David: | | od shall give unto him the throne of his father David: |
| 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there | | 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there |
| shall be no end. | | shall be no end. |
n | 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? | n | 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How can this be? |
| 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee | | 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, Of the Holy Ghost and the power of |
| , and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy t | | the Highest. Therefore, also, that holy child that shall be born of thee shall b |
| hing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. | | e called the Son of God. |
| 36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old a | | 36 And behold, thy cousin Elizabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old ag |
| ge: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. | | e; and this is the sixth month with her who is called barren. |
| 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. | | 37 For with God nothing can be impossible. |
| 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to th | | 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to th |
| y word. And the angel departed from her. | | y word. And the angel departed from her. |
n | 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into | n | 39 And in those days, Mary went into the hill country with haste, into a city of |
| a city of Juda; | | Juda, |
| 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. | | 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elizabeth. |
| 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the b | | 41 And it came to pass that when Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the bab |
| abe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: | | e leaped in her womb. |
| 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, | | 42 And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, and she spake out with a loud v |
| and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. | | oice and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy wom |
| | | b. |
| 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? | | 43 And why is it that this blessing is upon me, that the mother of my Lord shoul |
| | | d come to me? For lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ear |
| | | s, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. |
| 44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the bab | | 44 And blessed art thou who believed, for those things which were told thee by t |
| e leaped in my womb for joy. | | he angel of the Lord shall be fulfilled. |
| 45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those t | | |
| hings which were told her from the Lord. | | |
| 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, | | 45 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, |
| 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. | | 46 And my spirit rejoiceth in God my Saviour. |
| 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henc | | 47 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henc |
| eforth all generations shall call me blessed. | | eforth all generations shall call me blessed. |
| 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. | | 48 For he who is mighty hath done to me great things; and I will magnify his hol |
| | | y name, |
| 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. | | 49 For his mercy on those who fear him from generation to generation. |
| 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imag | | 50 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imag |
| ination of their hearts. | | ination of their hearts. |
| 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. | | 51 He hath put down the mighty from their high seats and exalted them of low deg |
| | | ree. |
| 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty a | | 52 He hath filled the hungry with good things; but the rich he hath sent empty a |
| way. | | way. |
| 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; | | 53 He hath helped his servant Israel in remembrance of mercy, |
| 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. | | 54 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. |
| 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. | | 55 And Mary abode with Elizabeth about three months and returned to her own hous |
| | | e. |
| 57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought | | 56 And now Elizabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brou |
| forth a son. | | ght forth a son. |
| 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy | | 57 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy |
| upon her; and they rejoiced with her. | | unto her; and they rejoiced with her. |
| 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child | | 58 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. | | ; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. |
| 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. | | 59 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. |
| 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this n | | 60 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this n |
| ame. | | ame. |
| 62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. | | 61 And they made signs to his father and asked him how he would have him called. |
| 63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And th | | 62 And he asked for a writing table and wrote, saying, His name is John, and the |
| ey marvelled all. | | y all marveled. |
| 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, an | | 63 And his mouth was opened immediately, and he spake with his tongue and praise |
| d praised God. | | d God. |
| 65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were | | 64 And fear came on all who dwelt round about them. And all these sayings were n |
| noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. | | oised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. |
| 66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manne | | 65 And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manne |
| r of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. | | r of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. |
| 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, sayi | | 66 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, sayi |
| ng, | | ng, |
| 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his peopl | | 67 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his peopl |
| e, | | e, |
| 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant Da | | 68 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant Da |
| vid; | | vid; |
| 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the worl | | 69 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, ever since the world began, |
| d began: | | |
| 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate | | 70 That we should be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all those who h |
| us; | | ate us, |
| 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covena | | 71 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covena |
| nt; | | nt; |
| 73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, | | 72 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, |
| 74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our e | | 73 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our e |
| nemies might serve him without fear, | | nemies might serve him without fear, |
| 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. | | 74 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our lives. |
| 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt g | | 75 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt g |
| o before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; | | o before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; |
| 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins | | 76 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people, by baptism for the remission |
| , | | of their sins, |
| 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath | | 77 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath |
| visited us, | | visited us, |
| 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to gui | | 78 To give light to them who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide o |
| de our feet into the way of peace. | | ur feet into the way of peace. |
| 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till t | | 79 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts until |
| he day of his shewing unto Israel. | | the day of his shewing unto Israel. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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n | 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Au | n | 1 And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Aug |
| gustus, that all the world should be taxed. | | ustus, that all his empire should be taxed. |
| 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) | | 2 This same taxing was when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. |
| 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. | | 3 And all went to be taxed, every one in his own city. |
| 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea | | 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 hous | | , unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the hous |
| e and lineage of David:) | | e and lineage of David:) |
n | 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. | n | 5 To be taxed, with Mary, his espoused wife, she being great with child. |
| 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that sh | | 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that sh |
| e should be delivered. | | e should be delivered. |
n | 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, | n | 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. | | and laid him in a manger, because there was none to give room for them in the i |
| | | nns. |
| 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping wat | | 8 And there were in the same country, shepherds abiding in the field, keeping wa |
| ch over their flock by night. | | tch over their flocks by night. |
| 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone | | 9 And lo, an angel of the Lord appeared unto them, and the glory of the Lord sho |
| round about them: and they were sore afraid. | | ne round about them; and they were sore afraid. |
| 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings | | 10 But the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings |
| of great joy, which shall be to all people. | | of great joy, which shall be to all people. |
| 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ | | 11 For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, who is Christ |
| the Lord. | | the Lord. |
| 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddlin | | 12 And this is the way you shall find the babe: he is wrapped in swaddling cloth |
| g clothes, lying in a manger. | | es and is lying in a manger. |
| 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praisi | | 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praisi |
| ng God, and saying, | | ng God, and saying, |
n | 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. | n | 14 Glory to God in the highest; and on earth, peace; good will to men. |
| 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the | | 15 And it came to pass, when the angels were gone away from them into heaven, th |
| shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this t | | e shepherds said one to another, Let us now go, even unto Bethlehem, and see thi |
| hing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. | | s thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto us. |
| 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a | | 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a |
| manger. | | manger. |
n | 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told t | n | 17 And when they had seen, they made known abroad the saying which was told them |
| hem concerning this child. | | concerning this child. |
| 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by t | | 18 All they who heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the sh |
| he shepherds. | | epherds; |
| 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. | | 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. |
n | 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things th | n | 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things wh |
| at they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. | | ich they had heard and seen, as they were manifested unto them. |
| 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his | | 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 i | | name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived. |
| n the womb. | | |
| 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were acco | | 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were acco |
| mplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; | | mplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; |
n | 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb sh | n | 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male which openeth the womb s |
| all be called holy to the Lord;) | | hall be called holy to the Lord), |
| 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lo | | 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is written in the law of the |
| rd, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. | | Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. |
| 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the sam | | 25 And behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same |
| e man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy G | | man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Gh |
| host was upon him. | | ost was upon him. |
| 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, | | 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. | | before he had seen the Lord's Christ. |
n | 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in th | n | 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in th |
| e child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, | | e child, even Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, |
| 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, | | 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, |
n | 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: | n | 29 Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. |
| 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, | | 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, |
| 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; | | 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; |
| 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. | | 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
n | 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. | n | 33 And Joseph and Mary marveled at those things which were spoken of the child. |
| 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is | | 34 And Simeon blessed them and said unto Mary, Behold, this child is set for the |
| set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall | | fall and rising again of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be spoken ag |
| be spoken against; | | ainst; |
| 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of m | | 35 Yea, a spear shall pierce through him to the wounding of thine own soul also, |
| any hearts may be revealed. | | that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. |
| 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe o | | 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of |
| f Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from h | | Asher. She was of great age and had lived with an husband only seven years, who |
| er virginity; | | m she married in her youth. |
| 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not fro | | 37 And she lived a widow about fourscore and four years, who departed not from t |
| m the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. | | he temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. |
| 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake | | 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. | | of him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. |
| 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they | | 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they |
| returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. | | returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. |
n | 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the g | n | 40 And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and |
| race of God was upon him. | | the grace of God was upon him. |
| 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. | | 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. |
n | 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom | n | 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, after the custom |
| of the feast. | | , to the feast. |
| 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarri | | 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarri |
| ed behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. | | ed behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not that he tarried; |
| 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; an | | 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; an |
| d they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. | | d they sought him among his kindred and acquaintance. |
| 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him | | 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him |
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n | 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitt | n | 46 And it came to pass after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting i |
| ing in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. | | n the midst of the doctors; and they were hearing him and asking him questions. |
| 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. | | 47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. |
| 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, w | | 48 And when his parents saw him, they were amazed; and his mother said unto him, |
| hy hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorro | | Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I have sought the |
| wing. | | e, sorrowing. |
| 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must b | | 49 And he said unto them, Why is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that I must b |
| e about my Father's business? | | e about my Father's business? |
| 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. | | 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. |
n | 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: | n | 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. | | And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. |
| 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. | | 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. |
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n | 1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate bein | n | 1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate bein |
| g governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Phili | | g governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Phili |
| p tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarc | | p tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch |
| h of Abilene, | | of Abilene, Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, |
| 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the | | 2 Now in this same year, the word of God came unto John, the son of Zacharias, i |
| son of Zacharias in the wilderness. | | n the wilderness. |
| 3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repent | | 3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repent |
| ance for the remission of sins; | | ance for the remission of sins; |
n | 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The v | n | 4 As it is written in the book of the prophet Esaias; and these are the words, s |
| oice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his p | | aying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord |
| aths straight. | | and make his paths straight. |
| | | 5 For behold, and lo, he shall come, as it is written in the book of the prophet |
| | | s: to take away the sins of the world and to bring salvation unto the heathen na |
| | | tions; to gather together those who are lost, who are of the sheepfold of Israel |
| | | , |
| | | 6 Yea, even the dispersed and afflicted; and also to prepare the way and make po |
| | | ssible the preaching of the gospel unto the Gentiles; |
| | | 7 And to be a light unto all who sit in darkness, unto the uttermost parts of th |
| | | e earth; to bring to pass the resurrection from the dead; and to ascend up on hi |
| | | gh, to dwell on the right hand of the Father, |
| | | 8 Until the fulness of time, and the law and the testimony shall be sealed, and |
| | | the keys of the kingdom shall be delivered up again unto the Father; |
| | | 9 To administer justice unto all; to come down in judgment upon all and to convi |
| | | nce all the ungodly of their ungodly deeds, which they have committed; and all t |
| | | his in the day that he shall come. |
| 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low | | 10 For it is a day of power; yea, every valley shall be filled, and every mounta |
| ; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smoot | | in and hill shall be brought low; the crooked shall be made straight, and the ro |
| h; | | ugh ways made smooth; |
| 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. | | 11 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. |
| 7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generat | | 12 Then said John to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, crying |
| ion of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? | | against them with a loud voice, saying, O generation of vipers, who hath warned |
| | | you to flee from the wrath to come? |
| 8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within | | 13 Bring forth, therefore, fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say wit |
| yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able | | hin yourselves, Abraham is our father; we have kept the commandments of God, and |
| of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. | | none can inherit the promises but the children of Abraham; for I say unto you t |
| | | hat God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. |
| 9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore | | 14 And now also, the axe is laid unto the root of the trees; every tree, therefo |
| which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. | | re, which bringeth not forth good fruit shall be hewn down and cast into the fir |
| | | e. |
| 10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? | | 15 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? |
| 11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to h | | 16 He answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him |
| im that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. | | who hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. |
| 12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shal | | 17 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shal |
| l we do? | | l we do? |
| 13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. | | 18 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed unto you. |
| | | 19 For it is well known unto you, Theophilus, that after the manner of the Jews |
| | | and according to the custom of their law in receiving money into the treasury, t |
| | | hat out of the abundance which was received was appointed unto the poor, every m |
| | | an his portion; |
| | | 20 And after this manner did the publicans also, wherefore, John said unto them, |
| | | Exact no more than that which is appointed you. |
| 14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And | | 21 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 con | | he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be con |
| tent with your wages. | | tent with your wages. |
| 15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of J | | 22 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of J |
| ohn, whether he were the Christ, or not; | | ohn, whether he were the Christ, or not; |
| 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one | | 23 John answered, saying unto all, I indeed baptize you with water; but there co |
| mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: | | meth one mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose. |
| he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: | | He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire, |
| 17 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gat | | 24 Whose fan is in his hand; and he will thoroughly purge his floor and will gat |
| her the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable | | her the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable |
| . | | . |
| 18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. | | 25 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. |
| 19 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip | | 26 But Herod, the tetrarch, being reproved of him for Herodias, his brother Phil |
| 's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, | | ip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, |
| 20 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. | | 27 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. |
| 21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being | | 28 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also came u |
| baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, | | nto John; and being baptized of him, and praying, the heaven was opened; |
| 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a vo | | 29 And the Holy Ghost descended in bodily shape like a dove upon him; and a voic |
| ice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well ple | | e came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleas |
| ased. | | ed. |
| 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was suppos | | 30 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, having lived with hi |
| ed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, | | s father, being, as was supposed of the world, the son of Joseph, who was from t |
| | | he loins of Heli, |
| 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of | | 31 Who was from the loins of Matthat, who was the son of Levi, who was a descend |
| Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, | | ant of Melchi, and of Janna, and of Joseph, |
| 25 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son | | 32 And of Mattathias, and of Amos, and of Naum, and of Esli, and of Nagge, |
| of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, | | |
| 26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the so | | 33 And of Maath, and of Mattathias, and of Semei, and of Joseph, and of Juda, |
| n of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, | | |
| 27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of | | 34 And of Joanna, and of Rhesa, and of Zorobabel, and of Salathiel, who was the |
| Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, | | son of Neri, |
| 28 Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of | | 35 Who was a descendant of Melchi, and of Addi, and of Cosam, and of Elmodam, an |
| Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er, | | d of Er, |
| 29 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of | | 36 And of Jose, and of Eliezer, and of Jorim, and of Matthat, and of Levi, |
| Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, | | |
| 30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of | | 37 And of Simeon, and of Juda, and of Joseph, and of Jonan, and of Eliakim, |
| Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim, | | |
| 31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of | | 38 And of Melea, and of Menan, and of Mattatha, and of Nathan, and of David, |
| Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, | | |
| 32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of B | | 39 And of Jesse, and of Obed, and of Booz, and of Salmon, and of Naasson, |
| ooz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, | | |
| 33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son o | | 40 And of Aminadab, and of Aram, and of Esrom, and of Phares, and of Juda, |
| f Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, | | |
| 34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of | | 41 And of Jacob, and of Isaac, and of Abraham, and of Thara, and of Nachor, |
| Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor, | | |
| 35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of | | 42 And of Saruch, and of Ragau, and of Phalec, and of Heber, and of Sala, |
| Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, | | |
| 36 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son | | 43 And of Cainan, and of Arphaxad, and of Shem, and of Noah, and of Lamech, |
| of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, | | |
| 37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son | | 44 And of Mathusala, and of Enoch, and of Jared, and of Maleleel, and of Cainan, |
| of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, | | |
| 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Ad | | 45 And of Enos, and of Seth, and of Adam, who was formed of God, and the first m |
| am, which was the son of God. | | an upon the earth. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by th | | 1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by th |
| e Spirit into the wilderness, | | e Spirit into the wilderness, |
n | 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: a | n | 2 And after forty days, the devil came unto him, to tempt him. And in those days |
| nd when they were ended, he afterward hungered. | | , he did eat nothing; and when they were ended, he afterwards hungered. |
| 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone tha | | 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone tha |
| t it be made bread. | | t it be made bread. |
| 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by brea | | 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by brea |
| d alone, but by every word of God. | | d alone, but by every word of God. |
n | 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the ki | n | 5 And the Spirit taketh him up into an high mountain, and he beheld all the king |
| ngdoms of the world in a moment of time. | | doms of the world in a moment of time. |
| 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of | | 6 And the devil came unto him and said unto him, All this power will I give unto |
| them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. | | thee, and the glory of them; for they are delivered unto me; and to whomsoever |
| | | I will, I give them. |
| 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. | | 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. |
n | 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is wri | n | 8 Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan; for it is written |
| tten, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. | | , Thou shalt worship the Lord, thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. |
| 9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and | | 9 And the Spirit brought him to Jerusalem and set him on a pinnacle of the templ |
| said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: | | e. And the devil came unto him and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cas |
| | | t thyself down from hence; |
| 10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: | | 10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee; a |
| | | nd in his hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot aga |
| | | inst a stone. |
| 11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy fo | | |
| ot against a stone. | | |
| 12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord | | 11 And Jesus, answering, said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt not tempt the |
| thy God. | | Lord, thy God. |
| 13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a s | | 12 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a s |
| eason. | | eason. |
| 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went ou | | 13 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee. |
| t a fame of him through all the region round about. | | |
| | | 14 And there went out a fame of him through all the region round about; |
| 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. | | 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all who believed on his |
| | | name. |
| 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was | | 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. | | he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. |
| 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he | | 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, | | had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, |
n | 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the | n | 18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the |
| gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliver | | gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliver |
| ance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty th | | ance to the captives, and the recovering of sight to the blind; to set at libert |
| em that are bruised, | | y them that are bruised; |
| 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. | | 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. |
n | 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. A | n | 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and he sat down |
| nd the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. | | . |
| 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your e | | 21 And the eyes of all those who were in the synagogue were fastened on him. And |
| ars. | | he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. |
| 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded | | 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? | | out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? |
n | 23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, he | n | 23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, he |
| al thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy coun | | al thyself. Whatsoever we have heard was done in Capernaum, do also here in thy |
| try. | | country. |
| 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country | | 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country |
| . | | . |
n | 25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, w | n | 25 But I tell you the truth: many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, wh |
| hen the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was thr | | en the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and great famine was throu |
| oughout all the land; | | ghout all the land; |
| 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unt | | 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta of Sidon, unto a woma |
| o a woman that was a widow. | | n who was a widow. |
| 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none o | | 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus, the prophet; and none |
| f them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. | | of them were cleansed, save Naaman, the Syrian. |
| 28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with | | 28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with |
| wrath, | | wrath, |
| 29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the | | 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. | | hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. |
| 30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way, | | 30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way, |
| 31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath | | 31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath |
| days. | | days. |
n | 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. | n | 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine; for his words were with power. |
| 33 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, | | 33 And in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean devil; an |
| and cried out with a loud voice, | | d he cried out with a loud voice, |
| 34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? a | | 34 Saying, Let us alone. What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? Art th |
| rt thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. | | ou come to destroy us? I know thee, who thou art, The Holy One of God. |
| 35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when | | 35 Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace and come out of him. And when the d |
| the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. | | evil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him and hurt him not. |
| 36 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is | | 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 c | | this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they c |
| ome out. | | ome out. |
n | 37 And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about. | n | 37 And the fame of him went out in every place round about. |
| 38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon' | | 38 And he arose, and went out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. |
| s wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. | | And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him fo |
| | | r to heal her. |
| 39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediatel | | 39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediatel |
| y she arose and ministered unto them. | | y she arose and ministered unto them. |
n | 40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases | n | 40 Now, when the sun was setting, all they who had any sick, with divers disease |
| brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed t | | s, brought them unto him, and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed |
| hem. | | them. |
| 41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the | | 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 | | Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that |
| he was Christ. | | he was Christ. |
n | 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people | n | 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a solitary place; and the peop |
| sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from t | | le sought him, and came unto him, and desired him that he should not depart from |
| hem. | | them. |
| 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: | | 43 But he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also, |
| for therefore am I sent. | | for therefore am I sent. |
| 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. | | 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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n | 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of | n | 1 And it came to pass, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, h |
| God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, | | e stood by the lake of Gennesaret, |
| 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of the | | 2 And saw two ships standing on the lake; but the fishermen were gone out of the |
| m, and were washing their nets. | | m and were wetting their nets. |
| 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that h | | 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that h |
| e would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the peopl | | e would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the peopl |
| e out of the ship. | | e out of the ship. |
n | 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, a | n | 4 Now, when he had done speaking, he said to Simon, Launch out into the deep and |
| nd let down your nets for a draught. | | let down your net for a draught. |
| 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and h | | 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and h |
| ave taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. | | ave taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. |
n | 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and th | n | 6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes; and th |
| eir net brake. | | eir net brake. |
| 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they | | 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, who were in the other ship, that they s |
| should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that th | | hould come and help them. And they came and filled both the ships, so that they |
| ey began to sink. | | began to sink. |
| 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; | | 8 When Simon Peter saw the multitude of fishes, he fell down at Jesus' knees, sa |
| for I am a sinful man, O Lord. | | ying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. |
| 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishe | | 9 For he was astonished, and all who were with him, at the draught of the fishes |
| s which they had taken: | | which they had taken. |
| 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners wit | | 10 And so were also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with |
| h Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch m | | Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not from henceforth, for thou shalt catch |
| en. | | men. |
| 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed | | 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed |
| him. | | him. |
| 12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of lepr | | 12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of lepr |
| osy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou | | osy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou |
| wilt, thou canst make me clean. | | wilt, thou canst make me clean. |
| 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. An | | 13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. An |
| d immediately the leprosy departed from him. | | d immediately the leprosy departed from him. |
n | 14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, an | n | 14 And he charged him to tell no man, but said unto him, Go and shew thyself to |
| d offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto th | | the priests, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a te |
| em. | | stimony unto them. |
| 15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes ca | | 15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes ca |
| me together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. | | me together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. |
| 16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. | | 16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. |
n | 17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pha | n | 17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pha |
| risees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of G | | risees and doctors of the law sitting by, who were come out of every town of Gal |
| alilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal | | ilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal t |
| them. | | hem. |
| 18 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and the | | 18 And behold, men brought in a bed, a man who was taken with a palsy; and they |
| y sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. | | sought to bring him in and to lay him before Jesus. |
| 19 And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of t | | 19 And when they found that they could not bring him in for the multitude, they |
| he multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling w | | went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling, with his couch, int |
| ith his couch into the midst before Jesus. | | o the midst, before Jesus. |
| 20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven the | | 20 Now he saw their faith and said unto the man, Thy sins are forgiven thee. |
| e. | | |
| 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which | | 21 And the scribes and Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speak |
| speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? | | eth blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone? |
| 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What re | | 22 But Jesus perceived their thoughts, and he said unto them, What reason ye in |
| ason ye in your hearts? | | your hearts? |
| 23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and | | 23 Does it require more power to forgive sins than to make the sick rise up and |
| walk? | | walk? |
| 24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sin | | 24 But, that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon earth to forgive si |
| s, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy | | ns, I said it. And he said unto the sick of the palsy, I say unto thee, Arise, a |
| couch, and go into thine house. | | nd take up thy couch, and go unto thy house. |
| 25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and | | 25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and |
| departed to his own house, glorifying God. | | departed to his own house, glorifying God. |
| 26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, | | 26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, |
| saying, We have seen strange things to day. | | saying, We have seen strange things to day. |
n | 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting | n | 27 And after these things he went forth and saw a publican named Levi, sitting a |
| at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. | | t the place where they received custom; and he said unto him, Follow me. |
| 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. | | 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. |
| 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great compa | | 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great compa |
| ny of publicans and of others that sat down with them. | | ny of publicans and of others that sat down with them. |
n | 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why d | n | 30 But the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do |
| o ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? | | ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? |
| 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; | | 31 Jesus, answering, said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician, b |
| but they that are sick. | | ut they that are sick. |
| 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. | | 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. |
| 33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make pra | | 33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make pra |
| yers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? | | yers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? |
| 34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, whi | | 34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, whi |
| le the bridegroom is with them? | | le the bridegroom is with them? |
| 35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, an | | 35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, an |
| d then shall they fast in those days. | | d then shall they fast in those days. |
n | 36 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garmen | n | 36 And he spake also a parable unto them, saying, No man putteth a piece of new |
| t upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that | | cloth upon an old garment; if so, then the new maketh a rent and agreeth not wit |
| was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. | | h the old. |
| 37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst th | | 37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst th |
| e bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. | | e bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. |
| 38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. | | 38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. |
n | 39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The | n | 39 No man also having drunk old wine desireth new: for he saith, The old is bett |
| old is better. | | er. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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n | 1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went throug | n | 1 And it came to pass on the second Sabbath after this, that he went through the |
| h the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubb | | corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing t |
| ing them in their hands. | | hem in their hands. |
| 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawfu | | 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawfu |
| l to do on the sabbath days? | | l to do on the sabbath days? |
n | 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David di | n | 3 Jesus, answering them, said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did |
| d, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; | | when he himself was an hungered, and they who were with him; |
| 4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gav | | 4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gav |
| e also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the pri | | e also to them who were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the prie |
| ests alone? | | sts alone? |
| 5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. | | 5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. |
| 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogu | | 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogu |
| e and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. | | e and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. |
| 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbat | | 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbat |
| h day; that they might find an accusation against him. | | h day; that they might find an accusation against him. |
n | 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, R | n | 8 But he knew their thoughts and said to the man who had the withered hand, Rise |
| ise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. | | up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. |
| 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabba | | 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the Sabba |
| th days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? | | th days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy? |
| 10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth th | | 10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth th |
| y hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. | | y hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. |
| 11 And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they mi | | 11 And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they mi |
| ght do to Jesus. | | ght do to Jesus. |
| 12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, | | 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. | | and continued all night in prayer to God. |
n | 13 And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose t | n | 13 And when it was day, he called his disciples; and of them he chose twelve, wh |
| welve, whom also he named apostles; | | om also he named apostles: |
| 14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Ph | | 14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Ph |
| ilip and Bartholomew, | | ilip and Bartholomew, |
n | 15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, | n | 15 Matthew and Thomas, James, the son of Alpheus, and Simon, called Zelotes, |
| 16 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traito | | 16 And Judas, the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also was the traitor |
| r. | | . |
| 17 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his di | | 17 And he came down with them and stood in the plain, and the company of his dis |
| sciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and fr | | ciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea, and Jerusalem, and fr |
| om the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of | | om the seacoasts of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of the |
| their diseases; | | ir diseases, |
| 18 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. | | 18 And they who were vexed with unclean spirits; and they were healed. |
| 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him | | 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him |
| , and healed them all. | | , and healed them all. |
n | 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for | n | 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples and said, Blessed are the poor, fo |
| yours is the kingdom of God. | | r theirs is the kingdom of God. |
| 21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that w | | 21 Blessed are they who hunger now, for they shall be filled. Blessed are they w |
| eep now: for ye shall laugh. | | ho weep now, for they shall laugh. |
| 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you fro | | 22 Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from |
| m their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the | | among them, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son |
| Son of man's sake. | | of Man's sake. |
| 23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great i | | 23 Rejoice ye in that day and leap for joy; for behold, your reward shall be gre |
| n heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. | | at in heaven; for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. |
| 24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. | | 24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. |
n | 25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! | n | 25 Woe unto you who are full! For ye shall hunger. Woe unto you who laugh now! F |
| for ye shall mourn and weep. | | or ye shall mourn and weep. |
| 26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers | | 26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers |
| to the false prophets. | | to the false prophets. |
n | 27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate | n | 27 But I say unto you who hear my words, Love your enemies; do good to them who |
| you, | | hate you. |
| 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. | | 28 Bless them who curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you and pers |
| | | ecute you. |
| 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him | | 29 And unto him who smiteth thee on the cheek, offer also the other; or, in othe |
| that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. | | r words, it is better to offer the other than to revile again. And him who taket |
| | | h away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also. |
| | | 30 For it is better that thou suffer thine enemy to take these things than to co |
| | | ntend with him. Verily, I say unto you, Your heavenly Father who seeth in secret |
| | | shall bring that wicked one into judgment. |
| 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods | | 31 Therefore, give to every man who asketh of thee; and of him who taketh away t |
| ask them not again. | | hy goods, ask them not again. |
| 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. | | 32 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. |
| 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love | | 33 For if ye love them only who love you, what reward have you? For sinners also |
| those that love them. | | do even the same. |
| 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinne | | |
| rs also do even the same. | | |
| 34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for si | | 34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what reward have you? For |
| nners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. | | sinners also lend to sinners to receive as much again. |
| 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; an | | 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; an |
| d your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for h | | d your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for h |
| e is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. | | e is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. |
| 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. | | 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. |
| 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be conde | | 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be conde |
| mned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: | | mned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: |
| 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken | | 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 me | | together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same me |
| asure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. | | asure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. |
| 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they no | | 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they no |
| t both fall into the ditch? | | t both fall into the ditch? |
n | 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be | n | 40 A disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as |
| as his master. | | his master. |
| 41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest | | 41 And why beholdest thou the mote which is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest |
| not the beam that is in thine own eye? | | not the beam which is in thine own eye? |
| 42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote t | | 42 Again, how canst thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote that is in |
| hat is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine o | | thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam which is in thine own eye? |
| wn eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then s | | Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt tho |
| halt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. | | u see clearly to pull out the mote which is in thy brother's eye. |
| 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree | | 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree |
| bring forth good fruit. | | bring forth good fruit. |
| 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather fig | | 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather fig |
| s, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. | | s, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. |
| 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is | | 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 | | 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. | | which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. |
| 46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? | | 46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? |
| 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew y | | 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew y |
| ou to whom he is like: | | ou to whom he is like: |
n | 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundati | n | 48 He is like a man who built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation |
| on on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that hou | | on a rock; and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house |
| se, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. | | and could not shake it; for it was founded upon a rock. |
| 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation b | | 49 But he who heareth and doeth not is like a man that without a foundation buil |
| uilt an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and | | t an house upon the earth, against which the stream did beat vehemently; and imm |
| immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. | | ediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. |
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| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
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n | 1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entere | n | 1 Now when he had ended all these sayings in the audience of the people, he ente |
| d into Capernaum. | | red into Capernaum. |
| 2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready | | 2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready |
| to die. | | to die. |
| 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseechin | | 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseechin |
| g him that he would come and heal his servant. | | g him that he would come and heal his servant. |
| 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was | | 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was |
| worthy for whom he should do this: | | worthy for whom he should do this: |
| 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. | | 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. |
| 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the cen | | 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the cen |
| turion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am | | turion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am |
| not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: | | not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: |
n | 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word | n | 7 Wherefore, neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee; but say the word |
| , and my servant shall be healed. | | , and my servant shall be healed. |
| 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say u | | 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say u |
| nto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servan | | nto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servan |
| t, Do this, and he doeth it. | | t, Do this, and he doeth it. |
n | 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and | n | 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him about, and s |
| said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so grea | | aid unto the people who followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great |
| t faith, no, not in Israel. | | faith, no, not in Israel. |
| 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that | | 10 And they who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole who h |
| had been sick. | | ad been sick. |
| 11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and | | 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. | | many of his disciples went with him, and much people. |
n | 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man c | n | 12 Now, when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man |
| arried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of | | carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and many people of |
| the city was with her. | | the city were with her. |
| 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep | | 13 And now, the Lord saw her and had compassion on her, and he said unto her, We |
| not. | | ep not. |
| 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he | | 14 And he came and touched the bier; and they who bare it stood still, and he sa |
| said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. | | id, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. |
| 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his | | 15 And he who was dead sat up and began to speak; and he delivered him to his mo |
| mother. | | ther. |
| 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great pr | | 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great pr |
| ophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. | | ophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. |
| 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all t | | 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all t |
| he region round about. | | he region round about. |
| 18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. | | 18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. |
n | 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Ar | n | 19 And John, calling two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou |
| t thou he that should come? or look we for another? | | he that should come, or look we for another? |
| 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto th | | 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto th |
| ee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? | | ee, saying, Art thou he who should come, or look we for another? |
| 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of | | 21 And in the same hour, he cured many of infirmities, and plagues, and of evil |
| evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. | | spirits; and unto many blind he gave sight. |
| 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things y | | 22 Then Jesus, answering, said unto them, Go your way and tell John what things |
| e have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cle | | ye have seen and heard: how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cl |
| ansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. | | eansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and to the poor the gospel is preach |
| | | ed. |
| 23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. | | 23 And blessed are they who shall not be offended in me. |
| 24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the peo | | 24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the peo |
| ple concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed sha | | ple concerning John; What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken |
| ken with the wind? | | with the wind? Or a man clothed in soft raiment? |
| 25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they | | 25 Behold, they who are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings |
| which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts. | | ' courts. |
| 26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much mor | | 26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much mor |
| e than a prophet. | | e than a prophet. |
n | 27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy fac | n | 27 This is the one of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy |
| e, which shall prepare thy way before thee. | | face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. |
| 28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater | | 28 For I say unto you, Among those who 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 gr | | prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is gre |
| eater than he. | | ater than he. |
| 29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being ba | | 29 And all the people who heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being bap |
| ptized with the baptism of John. | | tized with the baptism of John. |
| 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, | | 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, |
| being not baptized of him. | | not being baptized of him. |
| 31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? a | | 31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? a |
| nd to what are they like? | | nd to what are they like? |
n | 32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to an | n | 32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to an |
| other, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourn | | other, and saying, We have piped for you, and ye have not danced; we have mourne |
| ed to you, and ye have not wept. | | d for you, and ye have not wept. |
| 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, | | 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, |
| He hath a devil. | | He hath a devil. |
| 34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous m | | 34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous m |
| an, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! | | an, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! |
| 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. | | 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. |
| 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went | | 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. | | into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. |
n | 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesu | n | 37 And behold, a woman in the city, who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus s |
| s sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, | | at at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, |
| 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tea | | 38 And stood at his feet weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did |
| rs, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anoin | | wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them wi |
| ted them with the ointment. | | th ointment. |
| 39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, s | | 39 Now when the Pharisee who had bidden him saw this, he spake within himself, s |
| aying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of w | | aying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who or what manner of wo |
| oman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. | | man this is who toucheth him; for she is a sinner. |
| 40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. A | | 40 And Jesus, answering, said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. |
| nd he saith, Master, say on. | | And he said, Master, say on. |
| 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred | | 41 And Jesus said, There was a certain creditor, who had two debtors; the one ow |
| pence, and the other fifty. | | ed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. |
| 42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me there | | 42 And when he found they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell |
| fore, which of them will love him most? | | me, therefore, which of them will love him most? |
| 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he s | | 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose the man to whom he forgave most. And he sa |
| aid unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. | | id unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. |
| 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I ent | | 44 And he turned to the woman and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I ente |
| ered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed | | red into thy house; thou gavest me no water for my feet; but she hath washed my |
| my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. | | feet with tears and wiped them with the hairs of her head. |
| 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceas | | 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceas |
| ed to kiss my feet. | | ed to kiss my feet. |
| 46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet | | 46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet |
| with ointment. | | with ointment. |
| 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she lo | | 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she lo |
| ved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. | | ved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. |
| 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. | | 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. |
n | 49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is thi | n | 49 And they who sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this |
| s that forgiveth sins also? | | that forgiveth sins also? |
| 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. | | 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. |
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n | 1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, | n | 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 we | | preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God; and the twelve wh |
| re with him, | | o were ordained of him were with him, |
| 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary | | 2 And certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, c |
| called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, | | alled Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils; |
| 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, wh | | 3 And Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's steward; and Susanna; and many others, |
| ich ministered unto him of their substance. | | who ministered unto him with their substance. |
| 4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every | | 4 And when much people were gathered together and were come to him out of every |
| city, he spake by a parable: | | city, he spake by a parable, saying, |
| 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; | | 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. | | and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. |
| 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, | | 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, |
| because it lacked moisture. | | because it lacked moisture. |
| 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. | | 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. |
n | 8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. A | n | 8 And others fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. |
| nd when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him h | | |
| ear. | | |
| 9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? | | 9 And when he had said these things, he cried, He who hath ears to hear, let him |
| | | hear. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? |
| 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God | | 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 mi | | : but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they mi |
| ght not understand. | | ght not understand. |
| 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. | | 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. |
n | 12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh a | n | 12 That which fell by the wayside are they who hear; and the devil cometh and ta |
| way the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. | | keth away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. |
| 13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; | | 13 That which fell on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word wi |
| and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fal | | th joy; and they have no root, but for a while believe and in a time of temptati |
| l away. | | on fall away. |
| 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go fo | | 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go fort |
| rth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring | | h, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of life, and bring no frui |
| no fruit to perfection. | | t to perfection. |
| 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, havi | | 15 But that which fell on the good ground are they who receive the word in an ho |
| ng heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. | | nest and good heart, having heard the word, keep what they hear, and bring forth |
| | | fruit with patience. |
| 16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth | | 16 For no man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel or putte |
| it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may se | | th it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they who enter in may s |
| e the light. | | ee the light. |
| 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid | | 17 For nothing is secret which shall not be made manifest, neither hid which sha |
| , that shall not be known and come abroad. | | ll not be made known and go abroad. |
| 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; a | | 18 Take heed, therefore, how ye hear; for whosoever receiveth, to him shall be g |
| nd whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to hav | | iven; and whosoever receiveth not, from him shall be taken even that which he se |
| e. | | emeth to have. |
| 19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for t | | 19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren and could not speak to him for t |
| he press. | | he multitude. |
| 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand | | 20 And some who stood by said unto him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand withou |
| without, desiring to see thee. | | t, desiring to see thee. |
| 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which | | 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are those who h |
| hear the word of God, and do it. | | ear the word of God and do it. |
| 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disci | | 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disci |
| ples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And | | ples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And |
| they launched forth. | | they launched forth. |
n | 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the | n | 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep; and there came down a storm of wind on th |
| lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. | | e lake; and they were filled with fear and were in danger. |
| 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then | | 24 And they came to him and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we perish. Then h |
| he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and | | e arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the waters; and they ceased, and |
| there was a calm. | | there was a calm. |
| 25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, s | | 25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they, being afraid, wondered, |
| aying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the win | | saying one to another, What manner of man is this? For he commandeth even the w |
| ds and water, and they obey him. | | inds and waters, and they obey him. |
| 26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galil | | 26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galil |
| ee. | | ee. |
n | 27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, | n | 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 | | who had devils for a long time; and he would wear no clothes, neither abode in a |
| in the tombs. | | n house, but in the tombs. |
| 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud vo | | 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud vo |
| ice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I besee | | ice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I besee |
| ch thee, torment me not. | | ch thee, torment me not. |
n | 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentim | n | 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.) For ofttime |
| es it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he b | | s it had caught him; and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he br |
| rake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) | | ake the bands and was driven of the devil into the wilderness. |
| 30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because m | | 30 Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; because many |
| any devils were entered into him. | | devils were entered into him. |
| | | 31 And there was there a herd of many swine, feeding on the mountain. |
| | | 32 And they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into the swine, and |
| | | he suffered them. |
| 31 And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. | | 33 And they besought him also, that he would not command them to go out into the |
| | | deep. And he said unto them, Come out of the man. |
| 32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they b | | |
| esought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. | | |
| 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd | | 34 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. | | ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. |
| 34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in | | 35 When they who fed the swine saw what was done, they fled, and went, and told |
| the city and in the country. | | the people in the city and in the country. |
| 35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man | | 36 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, a | | , out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, a |
| nd in his right mind: and they were afraid. | | nd in his right mind: and they were afraid. |
| 36 They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the d | | 37 They also who saw the miracle told them by what means he who was possessed of |
| evils was healed. | | the devils was healed. |
| 37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought | | 38 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes, round about, besoug |
| him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up in | | ht Jesus to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear. And Jesus wen |
| to the ship, and returned back again. | | t up into the ship and returned back again. |
| 38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might b | | 39 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might b |
| e with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, | | e with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, |
| 39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. | | 40 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 J | | And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things J |
| esus had done unto him. | | esus had done unto him. |
| 40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly receive | | 41 And it came to pass that when Jesus was returned, the people received him; fo |
| d him: for they were all waiting for him. | | r they were all waiting for him. |
| 41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagog | | 42 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagog |
| ue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into hi | | ue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into hi |
| s house: | | s house: |
| 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. | | 43 For he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. |
| But as he went the people thronged him. | | But as he went, the people thronged him. |
| 43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her li | | 44 And a woman, having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her liv |
| ving upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, | | ing upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, |
| 44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her i | | 45 Came behind Jesus and touched the border of his garment; and immediately her |
| ssue of blood stanched. | | issue of blood staunched. |
| 45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were wit | | 46 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they who were with |
| h him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, W | | him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press upon thee, and sayest tho |
| ho touched me? | | u, Who touched me? |
| 46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone | | 47 And Jesus said, Some one hath touched me; for I perceive that virtue is gone |
| out of me. | | out of me. |
| 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling | | 48 And when the woman found that she was not hid, she came trembling; and fallin |
| down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she | | g down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause sh |
| had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. | | e had touched him and how she was healed immediately. |
| 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee | | 49 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee |
| whole; go in peace. | | whole; go in peace. |
| 49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, | | 50 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. | | saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. |
| 50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and | | 51 But Jesus heard him, and he said unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not; b |
| she shall be made whole. | | elieve only, and she shall be made whole. And when he came into the house, he su |
| | | ffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the |
| | | mother of the maiden. |
| 51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and | | 52 And all wept and bewailed her; but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, bu |
| James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. | | t sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. |
| 52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but s | | |
| leepeth. | | |
| 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. | | |
| 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, | | 53 And he put them all out and took her by the hand; and he called, saying, Maid |
| arise. | | , arise. |
| 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to giv | | 54 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to giv |
| e her meat. | | e her meat. |
| 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no | | 55 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no |
| man what was done. | | man what was done. |
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n | 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authorit | n | 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and he gave them power and autho |
| y over all devils, and to cure diseases. | | rity over all devils and to cure diseases. |
| 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. | | 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. |
| 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scri | | 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scri |
| p, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. | | p, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. |
n | 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. | n | 4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide until ye depart thence. |
| 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the | | 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. | | very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. |
n | 6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and heali | n | 6 And they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing |
| ng every where. | | everywhere. |
| 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed | | 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Jesus; and he was perplex |
| , because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; | | ed because that it was said of some that John was risen from the dead; |
| 8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old proph | | 8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old proph |
| ets was risen again. | | ets was risen again. |
| 9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such thi | | 9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such thi |
| ngs? And he desired to see him. | | ngs? And he desired to see him. |
n | 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. A | n | 10 And the apostles, when they returned, told Jesus all that they had done. And |
| nd he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the c | | he took them and went aside privately into a solitary place belonging to the cit |
| ity called Bethsaida. | | y called Bethsaida. |
| 11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and sp | | 11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him; and he received them, and sp |
| ake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. | | ake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them who had need of healing. |
| 12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, | | 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 abou | | Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about |
| t, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. | | , and lodge, and get victuals; for we are here in a solitary place. |
| 13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more bu | | 13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have but five l |
| t five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this peop | | oaves and two fishes; and except we should go and buy meat, we can provide no mo |
| le. | | re food for all this multitude. |
| 14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make the | | 14 For they were in number about five thousand men. And Jesus said unto his disc |
| m sit down by fifties in a company. | | iples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. |
| 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. | | 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. |
| 16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he | | 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. | | blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. |
n | 17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments th | n | 17 And they did eat and were all filled. And there was taken up of the fragments |
| at remained to them twelve baskets. | | which remained, twelve baskets. |
| 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: an | | 18 And it came to pass, as he went alone with his disciples to pray, he asked th |
| d he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? | | em, saying, Who say the people that I am? |
| 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, t | | 19 They, answering, said, Some say John the Baptist; but others say Elias; and o |
| hat one of the old prophets is risen again. | | thers that one of the old prophets is risen again. |
| 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Chris | | 20 He said unto them, But who say ye that I am? Peter, answering, said, The Chri |
| t of God. | | st, the Son of God. |
| 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; | | 21 And he straitly charged them and commanded them to tell no man of him, |
| 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders | | 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. | | and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. |
n | 23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, | n | 23 And he said unto them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himsel |
| and take up his cross daily, and follow me. | | f, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. |
| 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his l | | 24 For whosoever will save his life must be willing to lose it for my sake; and |
| ife for my sake, the same shall save it. | | whosoever will be willing to lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. |
| 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, o | | 25 For what doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and yet he receive |
| r be cast away? | | him not whom God hath ordained, and he lose his own soul, and he himself be a ca |
| | | staway? |
| 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of | | 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him shall the Son o |
| man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and o | | f Man be ashamed when he shall come in his own kingdom, clothed in the glory of |
| f the holy angels. | | his Father, with the holy angels. |
| 27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste | | 27 Verily, I tell you of a truth: There are some standing here who shall not tas |
| of death, till they see the kingdom of God. | | te of death until they see the kingdom of God coming in power. |
| 28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter an | | 28 And it came to pass eight days after these sayings, that he took Peter, and J |
| d John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. | | ohn, and James and went up into a mountain to pray. |
| 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment | | 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was changed; and his raiment |
| was white and glistering. | | became white and glittering. |
| 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: | | 30 And behold, there came and talked with him two men, even Moses and Elias, |
| 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at | | 31 Who appeared in glory and spake of his death and also his resurrection, which |
| Jerusalem. | | he should accomplish at Jerusalem. |
| 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they we | | 32 But Peter and they who were with him were heavy with sleep; and when they wer |
| re awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. | | e awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. |
| 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master | | 33 And after the two men departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is |
| , it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, | | good for us to be here; let us make three tabernacles: one for thee, and one fo |
| and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. | | r Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said. |
| 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they fear | | 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud and overshadowed them all; and they f |
| ed as they entered into the cloud. | | eared as they entered into the cloud. |
| 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear | | 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear |
| him. | | him. |
n | 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, a | n | 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And these things they kep |
| nd told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. | | t close, and they told no man in those days any of the things which they had see |
| | | n. |
| 37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the | | 37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the |
| hill, much people met him. | | hill, much people met him. |
| 38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, | | 38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, |
| look upon my son: for he is mine only child. | | look upon my son: for he is mine only child. |
n | 39 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him | n | 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. | | that he foameth, and bruising him hardly, departeth from him. |
| 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. | | 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. |
| 41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall | | 41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall |
| I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. | | I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. |
n | 42 And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus | n | 42 And as he was coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him again. And Jesus |
| rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to hi | | rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to hi |
| s father. | | s father. |
| 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered | | 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, | | every one, at all the things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, |
| 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be deliv | | 44 Let these sayings sink down into your hearts; for the Son of Man shall be del |
| ered into the hands of men. | | ivered into the hands of men. |
| 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perc | | 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perc |
| eived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. | | eived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. |
n | 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. | n | 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, who of them should be greatest. |
| 47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him b | | 47 And Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and set him |
| y him, | | in the midst, |
| 48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth m | | 48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth m |
| e: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is lea | | e; and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him who sent me; for he who is least |
| st among you all, the same shall be great. | | among you all, the same shall be great. |
| 49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name | | 49 And John spake and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; a |
| ; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. | | nd we forbade him because he followeth not with us. |
| 50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for | | 50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid not any; for he who is not against us is for |
| us. | | us. |
| 51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he | | 51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he |
| steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, | | steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, |
| 52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a villag | | 52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a villag |
| e of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. | | e of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. |
n | 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to J | n | 53 And the Samaritans would not receive him, because his face was turned as thou |
| erusalem. | | gh he would go to Jerusalem. |
| 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou th | | 54 And when his disciples, James and John, saw that they would not receive him, |
| at we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did | | they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and con |
| ? | | sume them, even as Elias did? |
| 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit | | 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit |
| ye are of. | | ye are of. |
| 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And | | 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And |
| they went to another village. | | they went to another village. |
n | 57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto h | n | 57 And it came to pass as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lor |
| im, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. | | d, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. |
| 58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; b | | 58 And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have |
| ut the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. | | nests; but the Son of Man hath not where to lay his head. |
| 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go | | 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go |
| and bury my father. | | and bury my father. |
| 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the | | 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the |
| kingdom of God. | | kingdom of God. |
n | 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them | n | 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go and bid |
| farewell, which are at home at my house. | | them farewell who are at my house. |
| 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looki | | 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looki |
| ng back, is fit for the kingdom of God. | | ng back, is fit for the kingdom of God. |
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| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
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n | 1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two an | n | 1 After these things, the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two a |
| d two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. | | nd two before his face into every city and place where he himself would come. |
| 2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are | | 2 And he said unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers few; pray |
| few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labour | | ye, therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into |
| ers into his harvest. | | his harvest. |
| 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. | | 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. |
n | 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. | n | 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; nor salute any man by the way. |
| 5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. | | 5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace to this house. |
| 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it sh | | 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it sh |
| all turn to you again. | | all turn to you again. |
n | 7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: fo | n | 7 And into whatsoever house they receive you, remain, eating and drinking such t |
| r the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. | | hings as they give; for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to |
| | | house. |
| 8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as ar | | 8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as ar |
| e set before you: | | e set before you: |
n | 9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is c | n | 9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say, The kingdom of God is come nigh u |
| ome nigh unto you. | | nto you. |
| 10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out | | 10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out |
| into the streets of the same, and say, | | into the streets of the same, and say, |
n | 11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against | n | 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 u | | you; notwithstanding, be sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto |
| nto you. | | you. |
| 12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, th | | 12 But I say unto you that it shall be more tolerable in the day of judgment for |
| an for that city. | | Sodom than for that city. |
| | | 13 Then began he to upbraid the people, in every city wherein his mighty works w |
| | | ere done, who received him not, saying, |
| 13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works ha | | 14 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works ha |
| d been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great whi | | d been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they would have repe |
| le ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. | | nted, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. |
| 14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for y | | 15 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than |
| ou. | | for you. |
| 15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hel | | 16 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be cast down to hell. |
| l. | | |
| 16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and h | | 17 And he said unto his disciples, He that heareth you heareth me; and he that d |
| e that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. | | espiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him who sent me. |
| 17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are su | | 18 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are su |
| bject unto us through thy name. | | bject to us through thy name. |
| 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. | | 19 And he said unto them, As lightning falleth from heaven, I beheld Satan also |
| | | falling. |
| 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over al | | 20 Behold, I will give unto you power over serpents, and scorpions, and over all |
| l the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. | | the power of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you. |
| 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; b | | 21 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; b |
| ut rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. | | ut rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. |
| 21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord | | 22 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, | | of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from them who think they ar |
| and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in th | | e wise and prudent and hast revealed them unto babes; even so, Father, for so it |
| y sight. | | seemed good in thy sight. |
| 22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son i | | 23 All things are delivered to me of my Father; and no man knoweth that the Son |
| s, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son wi | | is the Father, and the Father is the Son, but him to whom the Son will reveal it |
| ll reveal him. | | . |
| 23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eye | | 24 And he turned him unto the disciples and said privately, Blessed are the eyes |
| s which see the things that ye see: | | which see the things that ye see, |
| 24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things | | 25 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, a | | which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, a |
| nd have not heard them. | | nd have not heard them. |
| 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what | | 26 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what |
| shall I do to inherit eternal life? | | shall I do to inherit eternal life? |
| 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? | | 27 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? |
| 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, a | | 28 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, a |
| nd with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy | | nd with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy |
| neighbour as thyself. | | neighbour as thyself. |
| 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. | | 29 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. |
| 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? | | 30 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? |
| 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, | | 31 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 | | and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and d |
| departed, leaving him half dead. | | eparted, leaving him half dead. |
| 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, | | 32 And by chance, there came down a certain priest that way; and when he saw him |
| he passed by on the other side. | | , he passed by on the other side of the way. |
| 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and | | 33 And likewise, a Levite, when he was at the place, came, and looked upon him, |
| passed by on the other side. | | and passed by on the other side of the way; for they desired in their hearts tha |
| | | t it might not be known that they had seen him. |
| 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw | | 34 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw |
| him, he had compassion on him, | | him, he had compassion on him, |
| 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set hi | | 35 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set hi |
| m on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. | | m on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. |
| 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to t | | 36 And on the morrow, when he departed, he took money, and gave to the host, and |
| he host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, | | said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come |
| when I come again, I will repay thee. | | again, I will repay thee. |
| 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell amo | | 37 Who now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him who fell among |
| ng the thieves? | | the thieves? |
| 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and d | | 38 And he said, He who shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go and do |
| o thou likewise. | | likewise. |
| 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: an | | 39 Now it came to pass, as they went, they entered into a certain village; and a |
| d a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. | | certain woman named Martha received him into her house. |
| 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard hi | | 40 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard his w |
| s word. | | ords. |
| 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, | | 41 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 | | dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore |
| that she help me. | | that she help me. |
| 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and tr | | 42 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and tr |
| oubled about many things: | | oubled about many things: |
| 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall no | | 43 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall no |
| t be taken away from her. | | t be taken away from her. |
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| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
n | 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he cease | n | 1 And it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, |
| d, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taug | | one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught |
| ht his disciples. | | his disciples. |
| 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hall | | 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallow |
| owed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. | | ed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done as in heaven, so in earth. |
| 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. | | 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. |
n | 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. | n | 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one who is indebted to us. |
| And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. | | And let us not be led into temptation; but deliver us from evil; for thine is th |
| | | e kingdom and power. Amen. |
| | | 5 And he said unto them, Your heavenly Father will not fail to give unto you wha |
| | | tsoever ye ask of him. And he spake a parable, saying, |
| 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him | | 6 Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say u |
| at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; | | nto him, Friend, lend me three loaves, |
| 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set b | | 7 For a friend of mine has come to me in his journey, and I have nothing to set |
| efore him? | | before him; |
| 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, | | 8 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. | | and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. |
| 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend | | 9 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 | | , yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth |
| . | | . |
| 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; k | | 10 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; |
| nock, and it shall be opened unto you. | | knock, and it shall be opened unto you. |
| 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him | | 11 For every one who asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him |
| that knocketh it shall be opened. | | that knocketh, it shall be opened. |
| 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a s | | 12 If a son shall ask bread of any of you who is a father, will he give him a st |
| tone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? | | one? or, if a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? |
| 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? | | 13 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? |
| 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how m | | 14 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how m |
| uch more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? | | uch more shall your heavenly Father give good gifts, through the Holy Spirit, to |
| | | them who ask him. |
| 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when th | | 15 And he was casting a devil out of a man, and he was dumb. And it came to pass |
| e devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. | | , when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. |
| 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of t | | 16 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of t |
| he devils. | | he devils. |
| 16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. | | 17 And others, tempting, sought of him a sign from heaven. |
| 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against | | 18 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. | | itself is brought to desolation; and an house divided cannot stand, but falleth |
| | | . |
| 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? becaus | | 19 If Satan also be divided against himself, how can his kingdom stand? I say th |
| e ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. | | is because you say I cast out devils through Beelzebub. |
| 19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? th | | 20 And if I, by Beelzebub, cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast out devils |
| erefore shall they be your judges. | | ? Therefore, shall they be your judges. |
| 20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God | | 21 But if I, with the finger of God, cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of Go |
| is come upon you. | | d has come upon you. |
| 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: | | 22 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: |
| 22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh | | 23 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him and overcome him, he taketh f |
| from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. | | rom him all his armour wherein he trusted and divideth his goods. |
| 23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scatt | | 24 He that is not with me is against me; and he who gathereth not with me scatte |
| ereth. | | reth. |
| 24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, | | 25 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, it walketh through dry places, |
| seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I c | | seeking rest; and finding none, it saith, I will return unto mine house whence I |
| ame out. | | came out. |
| 25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. | | 26 And when it cometh, it findeth the house swept and garnished. |
| 26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself | | 27 Then goeth the evil spirit and taketh seven other spirits more wicked than hi |
| ; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse th | | mself; and they enter in and dwell there; and the last end of that man is worse |
| an the first. | | than the first. |
| 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company | | 28 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 | | lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb which bare thee, an |
| the paps which thou hast sucked. | | d the paps which thou hast sucked. |
| 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep | | 29 And he said, Yea, and blessed are all they who hear the word of God and keep |
| it. | | it. |
| 29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an | | 30 When the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evi |
| evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the | | l generation; they seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given them but the si |
| sign of Jonas the prophet. | | gn of Jonas the prophet. |
| 30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be t | | 31 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so also shall the Son of Man be t |
| o this generation. | | o this generation. |
| 31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this gen | | 32 The queen of the south shall rise up in the day of judgment with the men of t |
| eration, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to he | | his generation and condemn them; for she came from the utmost parts of the earth |
| ar the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. | | to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, a greater than Solomon is here. |
| 32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and sha | | 33 The men of Nineveh shall rise up in the day of judgment with this generation |
| ll condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a great | | and shall condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and behold, a |
| er than Jonas is here. | | greater than Jonas is here. |
| 33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither | | 34 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. | | under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they who come in may see the light. |
| 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy who | | 35 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy who |
| le body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full | | le body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full |
| of darkness. | | of darkness. |
| 35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. | | 36 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. |
| 36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole | | 37 If thy whole body, therefore, is full of light, having no part dark, the whol |
| shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee li | | e shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle lighteneth a ro |
| ght. | | om, and doth give the light in all the room. |
| 37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he wen | | 38 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he wen |
| t in, and sat down to meat. | | t in, and sat down to meat. |
| 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed befor | | 39 And when the Pharisee saw him, he marveled that he had not first washed befor |
| e dinner. | | e dinner. |
| 39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the | | 40 And the Lord said unto him; Now do you Pharisees make clean the outside of th |
| cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. | | e cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. |
| 40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is withi | | 41 O fools, did not he, who made that which is without, make that which is withi |
| n also? | | n also? |
| 41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are c | | 42 But if ye would rather give alms of such things as ye have and observe to do |
| lean unto you. | | all things which I have commanded you, then would your inward parts be clean als |
| | | o. |
| 42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herb | | 43 But I say unto you, Woe be unto you, Pharisees! For ye tithe mint, and rue, a |
| s, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and | | nd all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God; these ought |
| not to leave the other undone. | | ye to have done and not to leave the other undone. |
| 43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, a | | 44 Woe unto you, Pharisees! For you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues a |
| nd greetings in the markets. | | nd greetings in the markets. |
| 44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which a | | 45 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are as graves which a |
| ppear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. | | ppear not, and the men who walk over are not aware of them. |
| 45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou | | 46 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou |
| reproachest us also. | | reproachest us also. |
| 46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grie | | 47 And he said, Woe unto you, lawyers, also! For ye lade men with burdens grievo |
| vous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your finge | | us to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers |
| rs. | | . |
| 47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers k | | 48 Woe unto you! For you build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers |
| illed them. | | killed them. |
| 48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indee | | 49 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indee |
| d killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. | | d killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. |
| 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles | | 50 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles |
| , and some of them they shall slay and persecute: | | , and some of them they shall slay and persecute: |
| 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the | | 51 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the |
| world, may be required of this generation; | | world, may be required of this generation, from the blood of Abel unto the bloo |
| | | d of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the temple. |
| 51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between th | | 52 Verily, I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. |
| e altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this gene | | |
| ration. | | |
| 52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entere | | 53 Woe unto you, lawyers! For ye have taken away the key of knowledge, the fulne |
| d not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. | | ss of the scriptures; ye enter not in yourselves into the kingdom; and those who |
| | | were entering in, ye hindered. |
| 53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to | | 54 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and Pharisees began to be |
| urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: | | angry and to urge vehemently, endeavoring to provoke him to speak of many things |
| | | , |
| 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that th | | 55 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that th |
| ey might accuse him. | | ey might accuse him. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude o | | 1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude o |
| f people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his di | | f people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his di |
| sciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocri | | sciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocri |
| sy. | | sy. |
n | 2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that sh | n | 2 For there is nothing covered which shall not be revealed, neither hid which sh |
| all not be known. | | all not be known. |
| 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; a | | 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; a |
| nd that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the | | nd that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the |
| housetops. | | housetops. |
n | 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and a | n | 4 And I say unto you, my friends, Be not afraid of them who kill the body and af |
| fter that have no more that they can do. | | ter that have no more that they can do; |
| 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath kill | | 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear; fear him, who, after he hath kille |
| ed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. | | d, hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. |
| 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten | | 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten |
| before God? | | before God? |
| 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye | | 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye |
| are of more value than many sparrows. | | are of more value than many sparrows. |
| 8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son | | 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: | | of man also confess before the angels of God: |
n | 9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. | n | 9 But he who denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. |
| | | 10 Now his disciples knew that he said this because they had spoken evil against |
| | | him before the people; for they were afraid to confess him before men. |
| | | 11 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, He knoweth our hearts, and he spe |
| | | aketh to our condemnation, and we shall not be forgiven. But he answered them an |
| | | d said unto them, |
| 10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven | | 12 Whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of Man and repenteth, it shall b |
| him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgi | | e forgiven him; but unto him who blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost, it shall no |
| ven. | | t be forgiven him. |
| 11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers | | 13 And again, I say unto you, They shall bring you unto the synagogues and befor |
| , take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: | | e magistrates and powers. When they do this, take ye no thought how, or what thi |
| | | ng ye shall answer, or what ye shall say; |
| 12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. | | 14 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. |
| 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he di | | 15 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he di |
| vide the inheritance with me. | | vide the inheritance with me. |
| 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? | | 16 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? |
| 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's lif | | 17 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's lif |
| e consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. | | e consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. |
| 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man br | | 18 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man br |
| ought forth plentifully: | | ought forth plentifully: |
| 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no roo | | 19 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no roo |
| m where to bestow my fruits? | | m where to bestow my fruits? |
| 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; an | | 20 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; an |
| d there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. | | d there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. |
| 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; | | 21 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. | | take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. |
| 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of th | | 22 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of th |
| ee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? | | ee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? |
| 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. | | 23 So shall it be with him who layeth up treasure for himself and is not rich to |
| | | ward God. |
| 22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for | | 24 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. | | your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. |
| 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. | | 25 For the life is more than meat and the body than raiment. |
| 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storeh | | 26 Consider the ravens; for they neither sow nor reap, which neither have storeh |
| ouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? | | ouse nor barn; nevertheless, God feedeth them. Are ye not better than the fowls? |
| 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? | | 27 And who of you by taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? |
| 26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought f | | 28 If ye, then, be not able to do that which is least, why take ye thought for t |
| or the rest? | | he rest? |
| 27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I sa | | 29 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I sa |
| y unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. | | y unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. |
| 28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow | | 30 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field and to morrow i |
| is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? | | s cast in the oven, how much more will he provide for you if ye are not of littl |
| | | e faith? |
| 29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of d | | 31 Therefore, seek not what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye |
| oubtful mind. | | of doubtful mind; |
| 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father | | 32 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after; and your Father |
| knoweth that ye have need of these things. | | who is in heaven knoweth that ye have need of these things. |
| | | 33 And ye are sent unto them to be their ministers, and the labourer is worthy o |
| | | f his hire; for the law saith that a man shall not muzzle the ox that treadeth o |
| | | ut the corn. |
| 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added un | | 34 Therefore, seek ye to bring forth the kingdom of God, and all these things sh |
| to you. | | all be added unto you. |
| 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the | | 35 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the |
| kingdom. | | kingdom. |
| 33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, | | 36 This he spake unto his disciples, saying, Sell that ye have and give alms; pr |
| a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither | | ovide not for yourselves bags which wax old, but rather provide a treasure in th |
| moth corrupteth. | | e heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. |
| 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. | | 37 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. |
| 35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; | | 38 Let your loins be girded about and have your lights burning, |
| 36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return | | 39 That ye yourselves may be like unto men who wait for their Lord when he will |
| from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him imme | | return from the wedding, that, when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto h |
| diately. | | im immediately. |
| 37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: | | 40 Verily, I say unto you, Blessed are those servants whom the Lord, when he com |
| verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to | | eth, shall find watching; for he shall gird himself, and make them sit down to m |
| meat, and will come forth and serve them. | | eat, and will come forth and serve them. |
| 38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and fin | | 41 For behold, he cometh in the first watch of the night, and he shall also come |
| d them so, blessed are those servants. | | in the second watch, and again he shall come in the third watch. |
| 39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief | | 42 And verily, I say unto you, He hath already come, as it is written of him; an |
| would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken | | d again, when he shall come in the second watch or come in the third watch, bles |
| through. | | sed are those servants, when he cometh, that he shall find so doing; |
| | | 43 For the Lord of those servants shall gird himself, and make them to sit down |
| | | to meat, and will come forth and serve them. |
| | | 44 And now, verily, I say these things unto you that ye may know this: that the |
| | | coming of the Lord is as a thief in the night. |
| | | 45 And it is like unto a man who is an householder, who, if he watcheth not his |
| | | goods, the thief cometh in an hour of which he is not aware, and taketh his good |
| | | s, and divideth them among his fellows. |
| | | 46 And they said among themselves, If the goodman of the house had known what ho |
| | | ur the thief would come, he would have watched and not have suffered his house t |
| | | o be broken through, and the loss of his goods. |
| 40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye thin | | 47 And he said unto them, Verily, I say unto you, Be ye, therefore, ready also; |
| k not. | | for the Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not. |
| 41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even t | | 48 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or unto a |
| o all? | | ll? |
| 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord | | 49 And the Lord said, I speak unto those whom the Lord shall make rulers over hi |
| shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due s | | s household, to give his children their portion of meat in due season. |
| eason? | | |
| | | 50 And they said, Who then is that faithful and wise servant? |
| | | 51 And the Lord said unto them, It is that servant who watcheth, to impart his p |
| | | ortion of meat in due season. |
| 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. | | 52 Blessed be that servant whom his Lord shall find, when he cometh, so doing. |
| 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. | | 53 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. |
| 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and sh | | 54 But the evil servant is he who is not found watching. And if that servant is |
| all begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be d | | not found watching, he will say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming; and s |
| runken; | | hall begin to beat the menservants and the maidens, and to eat and drink, and to |
| | | be drunken. |
| 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and | | 55 The Lord of that servant will come in a day he looketh not for, and at an hou |
| at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint hi | | r when he is not aware, and will cut him down, and will appoint him his portion |
| m his portion with the unbelievers. | | with the unbelievers. |
| 47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neith | | 56 And that servant who knew his Lord's will and prepared not for his Lord's com |
| er did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. | | ing, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. |
| 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beate | | 57 But he that knew not his Lord's will, and did commit things worthy of stripes |
| n with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much requ | | , shall be beaten with few. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much |
| ired: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. | | be required; and to whom the Lord has committed much, of him will men ask the m |
| | | ore. |
| 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindle | | 58 For they are not well pleased with the Lord's doings; therefore, I am come to |
| d? | | send fire on the earth; and what is it to you if I will that it be already kind |
| | | led? |
| 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be | | 59 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened until it be |
| accomplished! | | accomplished? |
| 51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather | | 60 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather |
| division: | | division: |
| 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against t | | 61 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against t |
| wo, and two against three. | | wo, and two against three. |
| 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; | | 62 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 | | 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 against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother |
| in law. | | in law. |
| 54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, str | | 63 And he said also unto the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, y |
| aightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. | | e say straightway, There cometh a shower; and so it is. |
| 55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it comet | | 64 And when the south wind blows, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to p |
| h to pass. | | ass. |
| 56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how i | | 65 O hypocrites! Ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth. But how is |
| s it that ye do not discern this time? | | it that ye do not discern this time? |
| 57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? | | 66 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? |
| 58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the wa | | 67 Why goest thou to thine adversary for a magistrate when thou art in the way w |
| y, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to t | | ith thine enemy? Why not give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him, |
| he judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee i | | lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and t |
| nto prison. | | he officer cast thee into prison? |
| 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last | | 68 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last |
| mite. | | mite. |
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| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
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n | 1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose | n | 1 And there were present at that time some who spake unto him of the Galileans, |
| blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. | | whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. |
| 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinn | | 2 And Jesus said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above a |
| ers above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? | | ll the Galileans because they suffered such things? |
| 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. | | 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. |
n | 4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye | n | 4 Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye t |
| that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? | | hat they were sinners above all men who dwelt in Jerusalem? |
| 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. | | 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. |
n | 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineya | n | 6 He spake also this parable; A certain husbandman had a fig tree planted in his |
| rd; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. | | vineyard. He came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. |
| 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I com | | 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I com |
| e seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it t | | e seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it t |
| he ground? | | he ground? |
n | 8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shal | n | 8 And he, answering, said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I sh |
| l dig about it, and dung it: | | all dig about and dung it. |
| 9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down | | 9 And if it bear fruit, the tree is saved; and if not, after that thou shalt cut |
| . | | it down. And many other parables spake he unto the people. |
| 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. | | 10 And after this, as he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath, |
| 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years | | 11 Behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and w |
| , and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. | | as bowed together, and could in no wise straighten up. |
| 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou | | 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed f |
| art loosed from thine infirmity. | | rom thine infirmities. |
| 13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glor | | 13 And he laid hands on her; and immediately she was made straight and glorified |
| ified God. | | God. |
| 14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus | | 14 And the ruler of the synagogue was filled with indignation, because that Jesu |
| had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in w | | s had healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in |
| hich men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sab | | which men ought to work; in them, therefore, come and be healed, and not on the |
| bath day. | | Sabbath day. |
| 15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of yo | | 15 The Lord then said unto him, O hypocrite! Doth not each one of you on the Sab |
| u on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to wa | | bath loose his ox or his ass from the stall and lead him away to watering? |
| tering? | | |
| 16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, | | 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? | | lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? |
n | 17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all | n | 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. | | his disciples rejoiced for all the glorious things which were done by him. |
| 18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I res | | 18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I res |
| emble it? | | emble it? |
n | 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garde | n | 19 It is like a grain of mustard, which a man took and cast into his garden; and |
| n; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the b | | it grew and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches |
| ranches of it. | | of it. |
| 20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? | | 20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? |
| 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till | | 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till |
| the whole was leavened. | | the whole was leavened. |
| 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward | | 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward |
| Jerusalem. | | Jerusalem. |
n | 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto t | n | 23 And there said one unto him, Lord, are there few only that be saved? And he a |
| hem, | | nswered him and said, |
| 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to | | 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I say unto you, Many shall seek to |
| enter in, and shall not be able. | | enter in and shall not be able; for the Lord shall not always strive with man. |
| 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and | | 25 Therefore, when once the Lord of the kingdom is risen up and hath shut the do |
| ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open u | | or of the kingdom, then ye shall stand without and knock at the door, saying, Lo |
| nto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: | | rd, Lord, open unto us. But the Lord shall answer and say unto you, I will not r |
| | | eceive you, for ye know not from whence ye are. |
| 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou | | 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou |
| hast taught in our streets. | | hast taught in our streets. |
n | 27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, a | n | 27 But he shall say, I tell you, ye know not from whence ye are; depart from me, |
| ll ye workers of iniquity. | | all workers of iniquity. |
| 28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and | | 28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth among you when ye shall see Abra |
| Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselve | | ham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and you a |
| s thrust out. | | re thrust out. |
| 29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and | | 29 And verily, I say unto you, They shall come from the east and the west, and f |
| from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. | | rom the north and the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God; |
| 30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which s | | 30 And behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which sh |
| hall be last. | | all be last and shall be saved therein. |
| 31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee o | | 31 And as he was thus teaching, there came to him certain of the Pharisees, sayi |
| ut, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. | | ng unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence; for Herod will kill thee. |
| 32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, a | | 32 And he said unto them, Go ye and tell Herod, Behold, I cast out devils and do |
| nd I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. | | cures to day and to morrow; and the third day I shall be perfected. |
| 33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it | | 33 Nevertheless, I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the third day; for it ca |
| cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. | | nnot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. |
| 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are | | 34 This he spake, signifying of his death. And in this very hour he began to wee |
| sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen | | p over Jerusalem, |
| doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not! | | |
| 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye s | | 35 Saying, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou who killest the prophets and stonest the |
| hall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that comet | | m who are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, |
| h in the name of the Lord. | | as a hen her brood under her wings, and ye would not. |
| | | 36 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. And verily, I say unto you, Ye |
| | | shall not know me until ye have received from the hand of the Lord a just recomp |
| | | ence for all your sins, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he who |
| | | cometh in the name of the Lord. |
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| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
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| 1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees t | | 1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees t |
| o eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. | | o eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. |
n | 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. | n | 2 And behold, there was a certain man before him who had the dropsy. |
| 3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful | | 3 And Jesus spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal o |
| to heal on the sabbath day? | | n the Sabbath day? |
| 4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; | | 4 And they held their peace. And he took the man, and healed him, and let him go |
| | | , |
| 5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into | | 5 And spake unto them again, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fal |
| a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? | | len into a pit and will not straightway pull him out on the Sabbath day? |
| 6 And they could not answer him again to these things. | | 6 And they could not answer him to these things. |
| 7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they | | 7 And he put forth a parable unto them concerning those who were bidden to a wed |
| chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, | | ding; for he knew how they chose out the chief rooms and exalted themselves one |
| | | above another; wherefore, he spake unto them, saying, |
| 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room | | 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; | | ; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; |
n | 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and t | n | 9 And he who bade thee, with him who is more honourable, come and say to thee, G |
| hou begin with shame to take the lowest room. | | ive this man place, and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. |
| 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he th | | 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room, that when he wh |
| at bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou | | o 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. | | have honour of God in the presence of them who sit at meat with thee. |
| 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself | | 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he who humbleth himself s |
| shall be exalted. | | hall be exalted. |
| 12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper | | 12 Then said he also concerning him who bade to the wedding: When thou makest a |
| , call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neig | | dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, |
| hbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. | | nor rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again and a recompence be made the |
| | | e. |
| 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: | | 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: |
| 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be | | 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be |
| recompensed at the resurrection of the just. | | recompensed at the resurrection of the just. |
n | 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said un | n | 15 And when one of them who sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unt |
| to him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. | | o him, Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. |
| 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: | | 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: |
n | 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; fo | n | 17 And sent his servants at supper time, to say to them who were bidden, Come, f |
| r all things are now ready. | | or all things are now ready. |
| 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, | | 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 hav | | I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee hav |
| e me excused. | | e me excused. |
| 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I | | 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I |
| pray thee have me excused. | | pray thee have me excused. |
n | 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. | n | 20 And another said, I have married a wife; therefore, I cannot come. |
| 21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of th | | 21 So that servant came and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the |
| e house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lan | | house, being angry, said to his servants, Go out quickly into the streets and l |
| es of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and | | anes of the city and bring hither the poor, and the maimed, the halt, and the bl |
| the blind. | | ind. |
| 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there | | 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there |
| is room. | | is room. |
n | 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and | n | 23 The Lord said unto his servant, Go out into the highways and hedges and compe |
| compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. | | l men to come in, that my house may be filled; |
| 24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of m | | 24 For I say unto you that none of those men who were bidden shall taste of my s |
| y supper. | | upper. |
| 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, | | 25 And when he had finished these sayings, he departed thence; and there went gr |
| | | eat multitudes with him; and he turned and said unto them, |
| 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and chi | | 26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and chi |
| ldren, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my di | | ldren, and brethren, and sisters, or husband, yea and his own life also; or in o |
| sciple. | | ther words, is afraid to lay down his life for my sake, he cannot be my disciple |
| | | . |
| 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my discip | | 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my discip |
| le. | | le. |
n | | n | 28 Wherefore, settle this in your hearts, that ye will do the things which I sha |
| | | ll teach, and command you. |
| 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and cou | | 29 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first and coun |
| nteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? | | teth the cost, whether he have money to finish his work? |
| 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, | | 30 Lest, unhappily, after he has laid the foundation and is not able to finish h |
| all that behold it begin to mock him, | | is work, all who behold begin to mock him, |
| 30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. | | 31 Saying, This man began to build and was not able to finish. And this he said, |
| | | signifying there should not any man follow him unless he was able to continue, |
| | | saying, |
| 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, | | 32 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 aga | | and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him who cometh again |
| inst him with twenty thousand? | | st him with twenty thousand; |
| 32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and | | 33 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an embassage and |
| desireth conditions of peace. | | desireth conditions of peace. |
| 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he c | | 34 So likewise, whosoever of you forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my |
| annot be my disciple. | | disciple. |
| | | 35 Then certain of them came to him, saying, Good Master, we have Moses and the |
| | | prophets; and whosoever shall live by them, shall he not have life? |
| | | 36 And Jesus answered, saying, Ye know not Moses, neither the prophets; for if y |
| | | e had known them, ye would have believed on me; for to this intent they were wri |
| | | tten. For I am sent that ye might have life. Therefore I will liken it unto salt |
| | | which is good; |
| 34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be sea | | 37 But if the salt has lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned? |
| soned? | | |
| 35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out | | 38 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; men cast it out. He |
| . He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. | | who hath ears to hear, let him hear. These things he said, signifying that whic |
| | | h was written verily must all be fulfilled. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
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n | 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. | n | 1 Then drew near unto him many of the publicans and sinners to hear him. |
| 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, an | | 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, an |
| d eateth with them. | | d eateth with them. |
| 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, | | 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, |
n | 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not lea | n | 4 What man of you having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leav |
| ve the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until | | e the ninety and nine and go into the wilderness after that which is lost until |
| he find it? | | he find it? |
| 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | | 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. |
n | 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, sayin | n | 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, and s |
| g unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. | | aith unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. |
| 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repe | | 7 I say unto you that, likewise, joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that rep |
| nteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. | | enteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons who need no repentance. |
| 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not | | 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? | | light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? |
n | 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours togethe | n | 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and neighbours together, s |
| r, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. | | aying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I had lost. |
| 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God o | | 10 Likewise, I say unto you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of God o |
| ver one sinner that repenteth. | | ver one sinner who repenteth. |
| 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: | | 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: |
n | 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of go | n | 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of go |
| ods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. | | ods which falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. |
| 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his j | | 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his j |
| ourney into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. | | ourney into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. |
| 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he b | | 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he b |
| egan to be in want. | | egan to be in want. |
| 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him | | 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him |
| into his fields to feed swine. | | into his fields to feed swine. |
n | 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat | n | 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks which the swine did ea |
| : and no man gave unto him. | | t; and no man gave unto him. |
| 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's | | 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! | | have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! |
| 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinne | | 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinne |
| d against heaven, and before thee, | | d against heaven, and before thee, |
| 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired serva | | 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired serva |
| nts. | | nts. |
| 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, hi | | 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, hi |
| s father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed | | s father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed |
| him. | | him. |
| 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy s | | 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy s |
| ight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. | | ight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. |
n | 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on | n | 22 But the father said unto his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it |
| him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: | | on him, and put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet, |
| 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: | | 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: |
| 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And | | 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And |
| they began to be merry. | | they began to be merry. |
| 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house | | 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house |
| , he heard musick and dancing. | | , he heard musick and dancing. |
| 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. | | 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. |
| 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fat | | 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fat |
| ted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. | | ted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. |
| 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and ent | | 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and ent |
| reated him. | | reated him. |
n | 29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, ne | n | 29 And he, answering, said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee; |
| ither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a | | neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment; and thou never gavest me a k |
| kid, that I might make merry with my friends: | | id, that I might make merry with my friends; |
| 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with har | | 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, who hath devoured thy living with harlo |
| lots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. | | ts, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. |
| 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thin | | 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thin |
| e. | | e. |
n | 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was | n | 32 It was meet that we should make merry and be glad; for this thy brother was d |
| dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. | | ead and is alive again, was lost and is found. |
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| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
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n | 1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a | n | 1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a st |
| steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. | | eward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. |
| 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give | | 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. | | an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. |
| 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away | | 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. | | from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. |
| 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may | | 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may |
| receive me into their houses. | | receive me into their houses. |
n | 5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first | n | 5 So he called every one of his lord's debtors, and said unto the first, How muc |
| , How much owest thou unto my lord? | | h owest thou unto my lord? |
| 6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, | | 6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, |
| and sit down quickly, and write fifty. | | and sit down quickly, and write fifty. |
| 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred meas | | 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred meas |
| ures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. | | ures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. |
n | 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the | n | 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 | | children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. |
| . | | |
| 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousnes | | 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousnes |
| s; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. | | s; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. |
n | 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he t | n | 10 He who is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he wh |
| hat is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. | | o is unjust in the least is also unjust in much. |
| 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will co | | 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will co |
| mmit to your trust the true riches? | | mmit to your trust the true riches? |
n | 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall gi | n | 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall gi |
| ve you that which is your own? | | ve unto you that which is your own? |
| 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love t | | 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love t |
| he other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serv | | he other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serv |
| e God and mammon. | | e God and mammon. |
| 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they d | | 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they d |
| erided him. | | erided him. |
n | 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but G | n | 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God |
| od knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abominati | | knoweth your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is an abominat |
| on in the sight of God. | | ion in the sight of God. |
| 16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God | | 16 And they said unto him, We have the law and the prophets; but as for this man |
| is preached, and every man presseth into it. | | , we will not receive him to be our ruler; for he maketh himself to be a judge o |
| | | ver us. |
| | | 17 Then said Jesus unto them, The law and the prophets testify of me; yea, and a |
| | | ll the prophets who have written, even until John, have foretold of these days. |
| | | 18 Since that time, the kingdom of God is preached, and every man who seeketh tr |
| | | uth presseth into it. |
| 17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to | | 19 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than for one tittle of the law |
| fail. | | to fail. |
| 18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: a | | 20 And why teach ye the law, and deny that which is written, and condemn him who |
| nd whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery. | | m the Father hath sent to fulfill the law, that ye might all be redeemed? |
| | | 21 O fools! for you have said in your hearts, There is no God. And you pervert t |
| | | he right way; and the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence of you; and you perse |
| | | cute the meek; and in your violence you seek to destroy the kingdom; and ye take |
| | | the children of the kingdom by force. Woe unto you, ye adulterers! |
| | | 22 And they reviled him again, being angry for the saying that they were adulter |
| | | ers. |
| | | 23 But he continued, saying, Whosoever putteth away his wife and marrieth anothe |
| | | r committeth adultery; and whosoever marrieth her who is put away from her husba |
| | | nd committeth adultery. Verily, I say unto you, I will liken you unto the rich m |
| | | an. |
| 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and | | 24 For there was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen an |
| fared sumptuously every day: | | d fared sumptuously every day. |
| 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, ful | | 25 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full |
| l of sores, | | of sores, |
| 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: | | 26 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: |
| moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. | | moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. |
| 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into | | 27 And it came to pass that the beggar died and was carried of the angels into A |
| Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; | | braham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. |
| 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar of | | 28 And in hell he lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and saw Abraham afar of |
| f, and Lazarus in his bosom. | | f and Lazarus in his bosom. |
| 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, th | | 29 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, th |
| at he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am torme | | at he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am torme |
| nted in this flame. | | nted in this flame. |
| 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good | | 30 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 | | things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art |
| tormented. | | tormented. |
| 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that | | 31 And besides 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, tha | | they who would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us that |
| t would come from thence. | | would come from thence. |
| 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to m | | 32 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to m |
| y father's house: | | y father's house: |
| 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come | | 33 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come |
| into this place of torment. | | into this place of torment. |
| 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. | | 34 Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. |
| 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, th | | 35 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, th |
| ey will repent. | | ey will repent. |
| 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will t | | 36 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will t |
| hey be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. | | hey be persuaded, though one should rise from the dead. |
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| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
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n | 1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: | n | 1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come; |
| but woe unto him, through whom they come! | | but woe to him through whom they come. |
| 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cas | | 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cas |
| t into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. | | t into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. |
n | 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and | n | 3 Take heed to yourselves. If your brother trespass against you, rebuke him; and |
| if he repent, forgive him. | | if he repent, forgive him. |
| 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day | | 4 And if he trespass against you seven times in a day and seven times in a day t |
| turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. | | urn to you again, saying, I repent, you shall forgive him. |
| 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. | | 5 And the apostles said unto him, Lord, increase our faith. |
| 6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say un | | 6 And the Lord said, If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you might say |
| to this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in th | | unto this sycamore tree, Be thou plucked up by the roots, and be thou planted in |
| e sea; and it should obey you. | | the sea; and it should obey you. |
| 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto hi | | 7 But who of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him |
| m by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? | | when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? |
| 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thy | | 8 Will he not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird your |
| self, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat | | self, and serve me till I have eaten and drunken, and afterward, by and by, you |
| and drink? | | shall eat and drink? |
| 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? | | 9 Doth he thank that servant because he doeth the things which were commanded hi |
| I trow not. | | m? I say unto you, Nay. |
| 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded | | 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 | | you, say, We are unprofitable servants. We have done that which was no more than |
| do. | | our duty to do. |
| 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the mids | | 11 It came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of |
| t of Samaria and Galilee. | | Galilee and Samaria. |
| 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lep | | 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men who were lepe |
| ers, which stood afar off: | | rs, who stood afar off; |
| 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. | | 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. |
n | 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. | n | 14 And he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pa |
| And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. | | ss, as they went, they were cleansed. |
| 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud | | 15 One of them, when he saw he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice gl |
| voice glorified God, | | orified God, |
| 16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samari | | 16 And fell down on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Sam |
| tan. | | aritan. |
| 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine | | 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine |
| ? | | ? |
| 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. | | 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. |
| 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. | | 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. |
| 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should com | | 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should com |
| e, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: | | e, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: |
n | 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of Go | n | 21 Neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, Lo, there! For, behold, the kingdom of |
| d is within you. | | God has already come unto you. |
| 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to s | | 22 And he said unto his disciples, The days will come when they will desire to s |
| ee one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. | | ee one of the days of the Son of Man, and they shall not see it. |
| 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor fo | | 23 And if they shall say to you, See here! or, See there! Go not after them, nor |
| llow them. | | follow them. |
| 24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shine | | 24 For as the light of the morning, that shineth out of the one part under heave |
| th unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. | | n and lighteneth to the other part under heaven, so shall also the Son of Man be |
| | | in his day. |
| 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. | | 25 But first he must suffer many things and be rejected of this generation. |
| 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son | | 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son |
| of man. | | of man. |
| 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, un | | 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, un |
| til the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed the | | til the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed the |
| m all. | | m all. |
| 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bo | | 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bo |
| ught, they sold, they planted, they builded; | | ught, they sold, they planted, they builded; |
| 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from | | 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from |
| heaven, and destroyed them all. | | heaven, and destroyed them all. |
| 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. | | 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. |
n | 31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, | n | 31 In that day, the disciple who shall be on the housetop and his stuff in the h |
| let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him lik | | ouse, let him not come down to take it away; and he who is in the field, let him |
| ewise not return back. | | likewise not return back. |
| 32 Remember Lot's wife. | | 32 Remember Lot's wife. |
| 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose | | 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose |
| his life shall preserve it. | | his life shall preserve it. |
n | 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be | n | 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two in one bed; the one shall be tak |
| taken, and the other shall be left. | | en, and the other shall be left. Two shall be grinding together; the one shall b |
| | | e taken, and the other left. |
| 35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other l | | |
| eft. | | |
| 36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. | | 35 Two shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. |
| 37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wher | | 36 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord, shall they be taken? |
| esoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. | | |
| | | 37 And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is gathered, or in other words, w |
| | | hithersoever the saints are gathered, thither will the eagles be gathered togeth |
| | | er, or thither will the remainder be gathered together. |
| | | 38 This he spake, signifying the gathering of his saints, and of angels descendi |
| | | ng and gathering the remainder unto them, the one from the bed, the other from t |
| | | he grinding, and the other from the field, whithersoever he listeth. |
| | | 39 For verily, there shall be new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righ |
| | | teousness. |
| | | 40 And there shall be no unclean thing; for the earth becoming old, even as a ga |
| | | rment, having waxed in corruption, wherefore, it vanisheth away; and the footsto |
| | | ol remaineth sanctified, cleansed from all sin. |
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| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
n | 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, a | n | 1 And he spake a parable unto them, saying that men ought always to pray and not |
| nd not to faint; | | faint, |
| 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded ma | | 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God nor regarded man. |
| n: | | |
| 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me o | | 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me o |
| f mine adversary. | | f mine adversary. |
| 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I f | | 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I f |
| ear not God, nor regard man; | | ear not God, nor regard man; |
| 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual | | 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual |
| coming she weary me. | | coming she weary me. |
| 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. | | 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. |
n | 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, thou | n | 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, who cry day and night unto him, though |
| gh he bear long with them? | | he bear long with men? |
| 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man | | 8 I tell you that he will come; and when he does come, he will avenge his saints |
| cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? | | speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith on the |
| | | earth? |
| 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they w | | 9 He spake this parable unto certain men, who trusted in themselves that they we |
| ere righteous, and despised others: | | re righteous and despised others: |
| 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a | | 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a |
| publican. | | publican. |
n | 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am | n | 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 publica | | not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. |
| n. | | |
| 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. | | 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. |
n | 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes un | n | 13 But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes un |
| to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. | | to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me, a sinner. |
| 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: | | 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 himsel | | for every one who exalteth himself, shall be abased; and he who humbleth himsel |
| f shall be exalted. | | f, shall be exalted. |
| 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when hi | | 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he might touch them; but when hi |
| s disciples saw it, they rebuked them. | | s disciples saw it, they rebuked them. |
| 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto | | 16 But Jesus called them and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and f |
| me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. | | orbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. |
| 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a li | | 17 Verily, I say unto you, Whosoever will not receive the kingdom of God as a li |
| ttle child shall in no wise enter therein. | | ttle child shall in no wise enter therein. |
| 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inheri | | 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inheri |
| t eternal life? | | t eternal life? |
| 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, th | | 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, th |
| at is, God. | | at is, God. |
| 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not st | | 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not st |
| eal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. | | eal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. |
| 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. | | 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. |
n | 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thi | n | 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet thou lackest one thi |
| ng: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have t | | ng. Sell all that thou hast and distribute unto the poor; and thou shalt have tr |
| reasure in heaven: and come, follow me. | | easure in heaven; and come, follow me. |
| 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. | | 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. |
n | 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they | n | 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! | | who have riches enter into the kingdom of God! |
| 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich ma | | 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich ma |
| n to enter into the kingdom of God. | | n to enter into the kingdom of God. |
n | 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? | n | 26 And they who heard said unto him, Who then can be saved? |
| 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. | | 27 And he said unto them, It is impossible for them who trust in riches to enter |
| | | into the kingdom of God; but he who forsaketh the things which are of this worl |
| | | d, it is possible with God that he should enter in. |
| 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. | | 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. |
n | 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left | n | 29 And he said unto them, Verily, I say unto you, There is no man who has left h |
| house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's s | | ouse, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sa |
| ake, | | ke, |
| 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to | | 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to |
| come life everlasting. | | come life everlasting. |
n | 31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jer | n | 31 Then he took the twelve and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; an |
| usalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of ma | | d all things which are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man shall b |
| n shall be accomplished. | | e accomplished. |
| 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefu | | 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefu |
| lly entreated, and spitted on: | | lly entreated, and spitted on: |
n | 33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall | n | 33 And they shall scourge and put him to death; and the third day he shall rise |
| rise again. | | again. |
| 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, | | 34 And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hid from them; |
| neither knew they the things which were spoken. | | neither remembered they the things which were spoken. |
| 35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind m | | 35 And it came to pass, as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sa |
| an sat by the way side begging: | | t by the wayside begging. |
| 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. | | 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. |
n | 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. | n | 37 And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passed by. |
| 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. | | 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. |
| 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he | | 39 And they who went before rebuked him, telling him that he should hold his pea |
| cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. | | ce; but he cried so much the more, saying, Son of David, have mercy on me. |
| 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was co | | 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was co |
| me near, he asked him, | | me near, he asked him, |
| 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I m | | 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I m |
| ay receive my sight. | | ay receive my sight. |
| 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. | | 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. |
n | 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and | n | 43 And immediately he received his sight; and he followed him, glorifying God. A |
| all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. | | nd all the disciples, when they saw this, gave praise unto God. |
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| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
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| 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. | | 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. |
n | 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the pu | n | 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, who was chief among the publicans |
| blicans, and he was rich. | | , and he was rich. |
| 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he | | 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he |
| was little of stature. | | was little of stature. |
n | 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was | n | 4 And he ran before and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him; for he was t |
| to pass that way. | | o pass that way. |
| 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him | | 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. | | , Zaccheus, make haste and come down, for to day I must abide at thy house. |
| 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. | | 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. |
n | 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest | n | 7 And when the disciples saw it, they all murmured, saying that he was gone to b |
| with a man that is a sinner. | | e a guest with a man who is a sinner. |
| 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my good | | 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my good |
| s I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusa | | s I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by unjust means |
| tion, I restore him fourfold. | | , I restore fourfold. |
| 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch a | | 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house; forasmuch a |
| s he also is a son of Abraham. | | s he also is a son of Abraham; |
| 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. | | 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. |
n | 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was | n | 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable because he was n |
| nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immed | | igh to Jerusalem and because the Jews taught that the kingdom of God should imme |
| iately appear. | | diately appear. |
| 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for | | 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for |
| himself a kingdom, and to return. | | himself a kingdom, and to return. |
| 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto | | 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto |
| them, Occupy till I come. | | them, Occupy till I come. |
n | 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not | n | 14 But his citizens hated him and sent a messenger after him, saying, We will no |
| have this man to reign over us. | | t have this man to reign over us. |
| 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, | | 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 | | 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. | | money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. |
| 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. | | 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. |
n | 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithfu | n | 17 And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant; because thou hast been fa |
| l in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. | | ithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. |
| 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. | | 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. |
| 19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. | | 19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. |
n | 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept | n | 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold thy pound which I have kept laid up in |
| laid up in a napkin: | | a napkin; |
| 21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou | | 21 For I feared thee because thou art an austere man; thou takest up that thou l |
| layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. | | ayedst not down and reapest that which thou didst not sow. |
| 22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked | | 22 And he said unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, O wicked serv |
| servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, | | ant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down and |
| and reaping that I did not sow: | | reaping that I did not sow. |
| 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I mi | | 23 Wherefore, then, gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I |
| ght have required mine own with usury? | | might have received mine own with usury? |
| 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to | | 24 And he said unto them who stood by, Take from him the pound and give it to hi |
| him that hath ten pounds. | | m who hath ten pounds. |
| 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) | | |
| 26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from h | | 25 For I say unto you, That unto every one who occupieth shall be given; and fro |
| im that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. | | m him who occupieth not, even that he hath received shall be taken away from him |
| | | . |
| 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring | | 26 But those mine enemies, who would not that I should reign over them, bring th |
| hither, and slay them before me. | | em hither and slay them before me. |
| 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. | | 27 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. |
| 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the m | | 28 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the m |
| ount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, | | ount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, |
| 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your enterin | | 29 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you, in the which at your enterin |
| g ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him | | g ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat; loose him and bring him |
| hither. | | to me. |
| 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Beca | | 30 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose the colt? Thus shall ye say unto him, |
| use the Lord hath need of him. | | Because the Lord hath need of him. |
| 32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto th | | 31 And they, who were sent, went their way and found even as he had said unto th |
| em. | | em. |
| 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loo | | 32 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loo |
| se ye the colt? | | se ye the colt? |
| 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. | | 33 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. |
| 35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, an | | 34 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, an |
| d they set Jesus thereon. | | d they set Jesus thereon. |
| 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. | | 35 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. |
| 37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, th | | 36 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, th |
| e whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud v | | e whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud v |
| oice for all the mighty works that they had seen; | | oice for all the mighty works that they had seen; |
| 38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in hea | | 37 Saying, Blessed is the King who cometh in the name of the Lord! Peace in heav |
| ven, and glory in the highest. | | en, and glory in the highest! |
| 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, reb | | 38 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, reb |
| uke thy disciples. | | uke thy disciples. |
| 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold the | | 39 And he answered and said unto them, If these should hold their peace, the sto |
| ir peace, the stones would immediately cry out. | | nes would immediately cry out. |
| 41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, | | 40 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, |
| 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things | | 41 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. | | which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. |
| 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench abo | | 42 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench abo |
| ut thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, | | ut thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, |
| 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and th | | 43 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and th |
| ey shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the | | ey shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the |
| time of thy visitation. | | time of thy visitation. |
| 45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, an | | 44 And he went into the temple and began to cast out them who sold therein and t |
| d them that bought; | | hem who bought, |
| 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have | | 45 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is an house of prayer; but ye have |
| made it a den of thieves. | | made it a den of thieves. |
| 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and | | 46 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and |
| the chief of the people sought to destroy him, | | the chief of the people sought to destroy him, |
| 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive | | 47 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive |
| to hear him. | | to hear him. |
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| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
| | | |
| 1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the | | 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 upon hi | | temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon hi |
| m with the elders, | | m with the elders, |
n | 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things | n | 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us by what authority doest thou these things? |
| ? or who is he that gave thee this authority? | | Or who is he who gave thee this authority? |
| 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer | | 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing. Answer me. |
| me: | | |
| 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? | | 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? |
| 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he wi | | 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he wi |
| ll say, Why then believed ye him not? | | ll say, Why then believed ye him not? |
n | 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded | n | 6 And if we say, Of men, all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded th |
| that John was a prophet. | | at John was a prophet. |
| 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. | | 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was. |
n | 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these thin | n | 8 Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. |
| gs. | | |
| 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vin | | 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable: A certain man planted a vin |
| eyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long ti | | eyard, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time |
| me. | | . |
| 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give | | 10 And at the season of the harvest, he sent his servant to the husbandmen, that |
| him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away | | they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard; but the husbandmen beat him |
| empty. | | and sent him away empty. |
| 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him | | 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him |
| shamefully, and sent him away empty. | | shamefully, and sent him away empty. |
| 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. | | 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. |
| 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved s | | 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved s |
| on: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. | | on: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. |
| 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This | | 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. | | is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. |
| 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall th | | 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall th |
| e lord of the vineyard do unto them? | | e lord of the vineyard do unto them? |
n | 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to ot | n | 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen and shall give the vineyard to oth |
| hers. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. | | ers. And when they heard this, they said, God forbid! |
| 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone wh | | 17 And he beheld them and said, What is this then which is written, The stone wh |
| ich the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? | | ich the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? |
| 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it sh | | 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it sh |
| all fall, it will grind him to powder. | | all fall, it shall grind him to powder. |
| 19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on hi | | 19 And the chief priests and the scribes, the same hour, sought to lay hands on |
| m; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parabl | | him; but they feared the people; for they perceived that he had spoken this para |
| e against them. | | ble against them. |
| 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves jus | | 20 And they watched him and sent forth spies, who should feign themselves just m |
| t men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him un | | en, that they might take hold of his words, that so doing, they might deliver hi |
| to the power and authority of the governor. | | m unto the power and authority of the governor. |
| 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rig | | 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rig |
| htly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God trul | | htly; neither regardest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God trul |
| y: | | y. |
| 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? | | 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? |
| 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? | | 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? |
| 24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and sa | | 24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and sa |
| id, Caesar's. | | id, Caesar's. |
| 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesa | | 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesa |
| r's, and unto God the things which be God's. | | r's, and unto God the things which be God's. |
n | 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvell | n | 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people, and they marvele |
| ed at his answer, and held their peace. | | d at his answer and held their peace. |
| 27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resur | | 27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, who deny there is any resurrection |
| rection; and they asked him, | | ; and they asked him, |
| 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, | | 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, saying, If any man's brother die, having |
| and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise u | | a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife and |
| p seed unto his brother. | | raise up seed unto his brother. |
| 29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died with | | 29 There were, therefore, seven brethren; the first took a wife and died without |
| out children. | | children. |
| 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. | | 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. |
n | 31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no c | n | 31 And the third took her in like manner, and the seven also; and they left no c |
| hildren, and died. | | hildren and died. |
| 32 Last of all the woman died also. | | 32 And last of all, the woman died also. |
| 33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to | | 33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to |
| wife. | | wife. |
| 34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are | | 34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are |
| given in marriage: | | given in marriage: |
n | 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurr | n | 35 But they who shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, through resurrec |
| ection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: | | tion from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage. |
| 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are th | | 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are th |
| e children of God, being the children of the resurrection. | | e children of God, being the children of the resurrection. |
| 37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth | | 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. | | the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. |
| 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. | | 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. |
| 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. | | 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. |
| 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. | | 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. |
| 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? | | 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? |
n | 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Si | n | 42 And David himself said in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit |
| t thou on my right hand, | | thou on my right hand, |
| 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. | | 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. |
| 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? | | 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? |
| 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, | | 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, |
n | 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings | n | 46 Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings i |
| in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at | | n the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at f |
| feasts; | | easts, |
| 47 Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall | | 47 Who devour widows' houses and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall re |
| receive greater damnation. | | ceive greater damnation. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
| | | |
n | 1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. | n | 1 And he looked up and saw the rich men casting in their gifts into the treasury |
| | | , |
| 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. | | 2 And saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. |
| 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more | | 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more |
| than they all: | | than they all: |
| 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but s | | 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but s |
| he of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. | | he of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. |
| 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gif | | 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gif |
| ts, he said, | | ts, he said, |
n | 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there sh | n | 6 These things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not |
| all not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. | | be left one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down. |
| 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what s | | 7 And the disciples asked him, saying, Master, when shall these things be? And w |
| ign will there be when these things shall come to pass? | | hat sign wilt thou shew when these things shall come to pass? |
| 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name | | 8 And he said, The time draweth near, and, therefore, take heed that ye be not d |
| , saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them | | eceived; for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; go ye not, therefo |
| . | | re, after them. |
| 9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these thi | | 9 And when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified; for these thi |
| ngs must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. | | ngs must first come to pass; but this is not the end. |
| 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against | | |
| kingdom: | | |
| 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences | | 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against |
| ; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. | | kingdom: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pest |
| | | ilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. |
| 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, d | | 11 But before all these things shall come, they shall lay their hands on you and |
| elivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings | | persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, being brou |
| and rulers for my name's sake. | | ght before kings and rulers for my name's sake. |
| 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. | | |
| 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answ | | 12 Settle this, therefore, in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall |
| er: | | answer; |
| 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not | | 13 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not |
| be able to gainsay nor resist. | | be able to gainsay nor resist. |
| | | 14 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. |
| 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and fr | | 15 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolk, and fri |
| iends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. | | ends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. |
| 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. | | 16 And ye shall be hated of all the world for my name's sake. |
| 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. | | 17 But there shall not a hair of your head perish. |
| 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. | | 18 In your patience possess ye your souls. |
| 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the des | | 19 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the des |
| olation thereof is nigh. | | olation thereof is nigh. |
| 21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which a | | 20 Then let them who are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them who are i |
| re in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries ent | | n the midst of it depart out; and let not them who are in the countries return t |
| er thereinto. | | o enter into the city. |
| 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be | | 21 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be |
| fulfilled. | | fulfilled. |
| 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those d | | 22 But woe unto them who are with child and to them who give suck in those days! |
| ays! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. | | For there shall be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. |
| 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive i | | 23 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive i |
| nto all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the | | nto all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the |
| times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. | | times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. |
| 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and u | | 24 Now these things he spake unto them concerning the destruction of Jerusalem. |
| pon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roarin | | And then his disciples asked him, saying, Master, tell us concerning thy coming. |
| g; | | |
| | | 25 And he answered them and said, In the generation in which the times of the Ge |
| | | ntiles shall be fulfilled, there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and |
| | | in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations with perplexity, like the |
| | | sea and the waves roaring. The earth also shall be troubled and the waters of th |
| | | e great deep, |
| 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which | | 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. | | are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. |
n | | n | 27 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up your he |
| | | ads, for the day of your redemption draweth nigh. |
| 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great | | 28 And then shall they see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great |
| glory. | | glory. |
| 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your h | | |
| eads; for your redemption draweth nigh. | | |
| 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; | | 29 And he spake to them a parable, saying, Behold the fig tree and all the trees |
| | | . |
| 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is | | 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is |
| now nigh at hand. | | now nigh at hand. |
| 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingd | | 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingd |
| om of God is nigh at hand. | | om of God is nigh at hand. |
n | 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfi | n | 32 Verily, I say unto you, This generation, the generation when the times of the |
| lled. | | Gentiles be fulfilled, shall not pass away till all be fulfilled. |
| 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. | | 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. |
n | 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with | n | 34 Let my disciples, therefore, take heed to themselves, lest at any time their |
| surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon | | hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, |
| you unawares. | | and that day come upon them unawares. |
| 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole | | 35 For as a snare it shall come on all them who dwell on the face of the whole e |
| earth. | | arth. |
| 36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escap | | 36 And what I say unto one, I say unto all: Watch ye, therefore, and pray always |
| e all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. | | , and keep my commandments, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these th |
| | | ings, which shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man when he shall |
| | | come clothed in the glory of his Father. |
| 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, | | 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. | | and abode in the mount that is called Olives. |
| 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hea | | 38 And the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him. |
| r him. | | |
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| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
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| 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. | | 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. |
n | 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they fea | n | 2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; but they |
| red the people. | | feared the people. |
| 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the tw | | 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the tw |
| elve. | | elve. |
| 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he | | 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he |
| might betray him unto them. | | might betray him unto them. |
| 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. | | 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. |
n | 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence | n | 6 And he promised them and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the abs |
| of the multitude. | | ence of the multitude. |
| 7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. | | 7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. |
| 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we ma | | 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we ma |
| y eat. | | y eat. |
| 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? | | 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? |
n | 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall | n | 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye have entered into the city, there shal |
| a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he | | l a man meet you bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he |
| entereth in. | | entereth in. |
| 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, W | | 11 And ye shall say unto the good man of the house, The Master saith unto you, W |
| here is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? | | here is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? |
| 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. | | 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. |
| 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the pa | | 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the pa |
| ssover. | | ssover. |
| 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. | | 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. |
| 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with y | | 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with y |
| ou before I suffer: | | ou before I suffer: |
n | 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in | n | 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof until it be fulfilled whi |
| the kingdom of God. | | ch is written in the prophets concerning me. Then I will partake with you in the |
| | | kingdom of God. |
| 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it amon | | 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this and divide among yo |
| g yourselves: | | urselves; |
| 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the king | | 18 For I say unto you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the k |
| dom of God shall come. | | ingdom of God shall come. |
| 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, | | 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave unto them, saying, Th |
| This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. | | is is my body which is given for you; this do in remembrance of me. |
| 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in | | 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in |
| my blood, which is shed for you. | | my blood, which is shed for you. |
n | 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. | n | 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrayeth me is with me on the table. |
| 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man b | | 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man b |
| y whom he is betrayed! | | y whom he is betrayed! |
n | 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should | n | 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, Who of them it was who should do |
| do this thing. | | this thing. |
| 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the | | 24 There was also a strife among them, who of them should be accounted the great |
| greatest. | | est. |
| 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; | | 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, |
| and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. | | and they who exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. |
| 26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the | | 26 But it ought not to be so with you; but he who is greatest among you, let him |
| younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. | | be as the younger; and he who is chief, as he who doth serve. |
| 27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not h | | 27 For whether is he greater, who sitteth at meat or he who serveth? I am not as |
| e that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. | | he who sitteth at meat, but I am among you as he who serveth. |
| 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. | | 28 Ye are they who have continued with me in my temptations; |
| 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; | | 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; |
n | 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judgi | n | 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and sit on twelve throne |
| ng the twelve tribes of Israel. | | s, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. |
| 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that | | 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold Satan hath desired you, that he may s |
| he may sift you as wheat: | | ift the children of the kingdom as wheat. |
| 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art conver | | 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not; and when you are convert |
| ted, strengthen thy brethren. | | ed, strengthen your brethren. |
| 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and | | 33 And he said unto him, being aggrieved, Lord, I am ready to go with you, both |
| to death. | | into prison and unto death. |
| 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before tha | | 34 And the Lord said, I tell you, Peter, that the cock shall not crow this day b |
| t thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. | | efore that you will thrice deny that you know me. |
| 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, l | | 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, or shoes, la |
| acked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. | | cked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. |
| 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and l | | 36 Then said he unto them, I say unto you again, He who hath a purse, let him ta |
| ikewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy | | ke it, and likewise his scrip; and he who hath no sword, let him sell his garmen |
| one. | | t and buy one. |
| 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, | | 37 For I say unto you, This that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And |
| And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have | | he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an en |
| an end. | | d. |
| 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It i | | 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It i |
| s enough. | | s enough. |
n | 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his di | n | 39 And he came out and went, as he was accustomed, to the mount of Olives; and h |
| sciples also followed him. | | is disciples followed him. |
| 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into | | 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into |
| temptation. | | temptation. |
| 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and pr | | 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and pr |
| ayed, | | ayed, |
| 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not | | 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not |
| my will, but thine, be done. | | my will, but thine, be done. |
| 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. | | 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. |
n | 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were | n | 44 And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; and he sweat, as it were, gr |
| great drops of blood falling down to the ground. | | eat drops of blood falling down to the ground. |
| 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them | | 45 And when he rose up from prayer and was come to his disciples, he found them |
| sleeping for sorrow, | | sleeping; for they were filled with sorrow; |
| 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptatio | | 46 And he said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into tempta |
| n. | | tion. |
| 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one | | 47 And while he yet spake, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one |
| of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. | | of the twelve, went before them and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. |
| 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? | | 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? |
n | 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lor | n | 49 When they who were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, |
| d, shall we smite with the sword? | | shall we smite with a sword? |
| 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right e | | 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right e |
| ar. | | ar. |
| 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and | | 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and |
| healed him. | | healed him. |
n | 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the e | n | 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the e |
| lders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords a | | lders who were come to him, Are ye come out as against a thief, with swords and |
| nd staves? | | staves? |
| 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against | | 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. | | me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. |
| 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house | | 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house |
| . And Peter followed afar off. | | . And Peter followed afar off. |
| 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down | | 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down |
| together, Peter sat down among them. | | together, Peter sat down among them. |
| 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upo | | 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upo |
| n him, and said, This man was also with him. | | n him, and said, This man was also with him. |
| 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. | | 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. |
| 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. An | | 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. An |
| d Peter said, Man, I am not. | | d Peter said, Man, I am not. |
n | 59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, O | n | 59 And about the space of one hour, another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a t |
| f a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. | | ruth, this man was also with him; for he is a Galilean. |
| 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he y | | 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he y |
| et spake, the cock crew. | | et spake, the cock crew. |
| 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of | | 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of |
| the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thr | | the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thr |
| ice. | | ice. |
| 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. | | 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. |
n | 63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. | n | 63 And the men who held Jesus mocked him and smote him. |
| 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him | | 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him |
| , saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? | | , saying, Prophesy, who is it who smote thee? |
| 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. | | 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. |
n | 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and | n | 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people, and the chief priests, a |
| the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, | | nd the scribes came together and led him into their council, |
| 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will n | | 67 Saying, Art thou the Christ? Tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, y |
| ot believe: | | e will not believe. |
| 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. | | 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. |
| 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. | | 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. |
| 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye s | | 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye s |
| ay that I am. | | ay that I am. |
n | 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard | n | 71 And they said, What need we of any further witness? For we ourselves have hea |
| of his own mouth. | | rd of his own mouth. |
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| ## Chapter 23 | | ## Chapter 23 |
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| 1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. | | 1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. |
n | 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nati | n | 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting the nation |
| on, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a | | and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ, a ki |
| King. | | ng. |
| 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered h | | 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered h |
| im and said, Thou sayest it. | | im and said, Yea, thou sayest it. |
| 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in th | | 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and people, I find no fault in this man. |
| is man. | | |
| 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching thr | | 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching thr |
| oughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. | | oughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. |
n | 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. | n | 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. |
| 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him | | 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. | | to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. |
n | 8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see hi | n | 8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad; for he was desirous to see hi |
| m of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to hav | | m, of a long time, because he had heard many things of him and hoped to have see |
| e seen some miracle done by him. | | n some miracle done by him. |
| 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. | | 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. |
| 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. | | 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. |
| 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed | | 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. | | him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. |
n | 12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they | n | 12 And the same day, Pilate and Herod were made friends together; for before thi |
| were at enmity between themselves. | | s they were at enmity between themselves. |
| 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and | | 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and |
| the people, | | the people, |
n | 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the | n | 14 Said unto them, You have brought this man unto me, as one who perverteth the |
| people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in t | | people; and behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in th |
| his man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: | | is man, touching those things whereof ye accuse him. |
| 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is | | 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is |
| done unto him. | | done unto him. |
| 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. | | 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him. |
| 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) | | 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) |
n | 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto | n | 18 But they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto |
| us Barabbas: | | us Barabbas, |
| 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into p | | 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into p |
| rison.) | | rison.) |
| 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. | | 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. |
| 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. | | 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. |
| 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have fou | | 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have fou |
| nd no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. | | nd no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. |
n | 23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. | n | 23 And they were instant in loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified; a |
| And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. | | nd the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. |
| 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. | | 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. |
n | 25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into pris | n | 25 And he released unto them him who for sedition and murder was cast into priso |
| on, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. | | n, whom they had desired, and delivered Jesus to their will. |
| 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming o | | 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming o |
| ut of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after J | | ut of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after J |
| esus. | | esus. |
n | 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also be | n | 27 And there followed him a great company of people and of women, who also bewai |
| wailed and lamented him. | | led and lamented him. |
| 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, bu | | 28 But Jesus turned unto them and said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, |
| t weep for yourselves, and for your children. | | but weep for yourselves and for your children. |
| 29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are th | | 29 For behold, the days are coming in the which they shall say, Blessed are the |
| e barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. | | barren, and the wombs which never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. |
| 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, | | 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, |
| Cover us. | | Cover us. |
n | 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? | n | 31 And if these things are done in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry |
| | | tree? |
| | | 32 This he spake, signifying the scattering of Israel and the desolation of the |
| | | heathen, or in other words, the Gentiles. |
| 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. | | 33 And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. |
| 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they cru | | 34 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they cru |
| cified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the lef | | cified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the lef |
| t. | | t. |
| 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And th | | 35 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do (meanin |
| ey parted his raiment, and cast lots. | | g the soldiers who crucified him). And they parted his raiment and cast lots. |
| 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, sa | | 36 And the people stood beholding; and the rulers also with them derided, saying |
| ying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. | | , He saved others; let him save himself if he be the Christ, the chosen of God. |
| 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, | | 37 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, |
| 37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. | | 38 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. |
| 38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin | | 39 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin |
| , and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. | | , and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. |
| 39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou b | | 40 And one of the malefactors who was crucified with him railed on him, saying, |
| e Christ, save thyself and us. | | If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us. |
| 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing t | | 41 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, Dost thou not fear God, seeing |
| hou art in the same condemnation? | | thou art in the same condemnation? |
| 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this ma | | 42 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this ma |
| n hath done nothing amiss. | | n hath done nothing amiss. |
| 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. | | 43 And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. |
| 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me | | 44 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me |
| in paradise. | | in paradise. |
| 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth | | 45 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth un |
| until the ninth hour. | | til the ninth hour. |
| 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. | | 46 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. |
| 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I | | 47 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. | | commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. |
| 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly | | 48 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly |
| this was a righteous man. | | this was a righteous man. |
| 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things whi | | 49 And all the people who came together to that sight, beholding the things whic |
| ch were done, smote their breasts, and returned. | | h were done, smote their breasts and returned. |
| 49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood | | 50 And all his acquaintance and women who followed him from Galilee stood afar o |
| afar off, beholding these things. | | ff, beholding these things. |
| 50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good ma | | 51 And behold, a man named Joseph, a counsellor; a good man and a just one: |
| n, and a just: | | |
| 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arima | | 52 (The same day had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) a man of Ar |
| thaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. | | imathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. |
| 52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. | | 53 He went unto Pilate and begged the body of Jesus. |
| 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that | | 54 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre whic |
| was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. | | h was hewed in a stone, wherein never man before was laid. |
| 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. | | 55 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. |
| 55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beh | | 56 And the women also, who came with him from Galilee, followed after and beheld |
| eld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. | | the sepulchre and how his body was laid. |
| 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath | | 57 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath |
| day according to the commandment. | | day according to the commandment. |
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| ## Chapter 24 | | ## Chapter 24 |
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t | 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto | t | 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came |
| the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others w | | unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain oth |
| ith them. | | ers with them. |
| 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. | | 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre and two angels standin |
| | | g by it in shining garments. |
| 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. | | 3 And they entered into the sepulchre; and, not finding the body of the Lord Jes |
| | | us, they were much perplexed thereabout, |
| 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men s | | |
| tood by them in shining garments: | | |
| 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said un | | 4 And were affrighted, and bowed down their faces to the earth. But behold, the |
| to them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? | | angels said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? |
| 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet i | | 5 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet i |
| n Galilee, | | n Galilee, |
| 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be | | 6 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be |
| crucified, and the third day rise again. | | crucified, and the third day rise again. |
| 8 And they remembered his words, | | 7 And they remembered his words, |
| 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, an | | 8 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, an |
| d to all the rest. | | d to all the rest. |
| 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other wo | | 9 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary, the mother of James, and other wo |
| men that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. | | men who were with them who told these things unto the apostles. |
| 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. | | 10 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. |
| 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld th | | 11 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre, and went in; and he beheld the |
| e linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that w | | linen clothes laid by themselves; and he departed, wondering in himself at that |
| hich was come to pass. | | which was come to pass. |
| 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which | | 12 And behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which |
| was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. | | was from Jerusalem threescore furlongs. |
| 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. | | 13 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. |
| 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus h | | 14 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus h |
| imself drew near, and went with them. | | imself drew near, and went with them. |
| 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. | | 15 But their eyes were holden, or covered, that they could not know him. |
| 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have o | | 16 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these which ye have |
| ne to another, as ye walk, and are sad? | | one with another as ye walk and are sad? |
| 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art tho | | 17 And one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering, said unto him, Art thou a |
| u only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to | | stranger in Jerusalem and hast not known the things which are come to pass ther |
| pass there in these days? | | e in these days? |
| 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus | | 18 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 | | of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the pe |
| people: | | ople; |
| 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to dea | | 19 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to dea |
| th, and have crucified him. | | th, and have crucified him. |
| 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and bes | | 20 But we trusted that it had been he who should have redeemed Israel. And besid |
| ide all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. | | e all this, to day is the third day since these things were done; |
| 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were ear | | 21 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, who were early |
| ly at the sepulchre; | | at the sepulchre; |
| 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen | | 22 And when they found not his body, they came, saying that they had also seen a |
| a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. | | vision of angels, who said that he was alive. |
| 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it ev | | 23 And certain of them who were with us went to the sepulchre and found it even |
| en so as the women had said: but him they saw not. | | so as the women had said; but him they saw not. |
| 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the pr | | 24 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the pr |
| ophets have spoken: | | ophets have spoken: |
| 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? | | 25 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? |
| 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all th | | 26 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all th |
| e scriptures the things concerning himself. | | e scriptures the things concerning himself. |
| 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though | | 27 And they drew nigh unto the village whither they went; and he made as though |
| he would have gone further. | | he would have gone farther. |
| 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, an | | 28 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, an |
| d the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. | | d the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. |
| 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed | | 29 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed, |
| it, and brake, and gave to them. | | and brake, and gave to them. |
| 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their s | | 30 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he was taken up out of the |
| ight. | | ir sight. |
| 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talk | | 31 And they said one to another, Did not our hearts burn within us while he talk |
| ed with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? | | ed with us by the way and while he opened to us the scriptures? |
| 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the elev | | 32 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the elev |
| en gathered together, and them that were with them, | | en gathered together and those who were with them, |
| 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. | | 33 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. |
| 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them | | 34 And they told what things they saw and heard in the way, and how he was known |
| in breaking of bread. | | to them in breaking of bread. |
| 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith u | | 35 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them and said unt |
| nto them, Peace be unto you. | | o them, Peace be unto you. |
| 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spi | | 36 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spi |
| rit. | | rit. |
| 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your | | 37 And he said unto them, Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in you |
| hearts? | | r hearts? |
| 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a s | | 38 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I, myself. Handle me, and see; for a |
| pirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. | | spirit hath not flesh and bones as you see me have. |
| 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. | | 39 When he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. |
| 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Hav | | 40 And while they yet wondered and believed not for joy, he said unto them, Have |
| e ye here any meat? | | ye here any meat? |
| 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. | | 41 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and an honeycomb. |
| 43 And he took it, and did eat before them. | | 42 And he took it, and did eat before them. |
| 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I wa | | 43 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I wa |
| s yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law | | s 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. | | of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. |
| 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures | | 44 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures |
| , | | , |
| 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, | | 45 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer |
| and to rise from the dead the third day: | | and to rise from the dead the third day, |
| 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name amon | | 46 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name amon |
| g all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. | | g all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. |
| 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. | | 47 And ye are witnesses of these things. |
| 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the ci | | 48 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the ci |
| ty of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. | | ty of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. |
| 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and ble | | 49 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and ble |
| ssed them. | | ssed them. |
| 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carr | | 50 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was taken from them and carrie |
| ied up into heaven. | | d up into heaven. |
| 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: | | 51 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: |
| 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. | | 52 And they were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. |
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