Matthew
Chapter : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Matthew - Chapter 1-28
Chapter 1
1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son
of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the
king begat Solomon of her that had been the
wife of Urias; 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; 9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; 10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were
carried away to Babylon: 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; 14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary,
of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are
fourteen generations; and from David until
the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen
generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph,
before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her
husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was
minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things,
behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David,
fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife:
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou
shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall
bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,
which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being
raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto
him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her
firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
-------------Chapter 2
1 Now when Jesus was
born in Bethlehem of Judaea in
the days of Herod the king, behold, there
came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of
the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship
him. 3 When Herod the
king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with
him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief
priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for
thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem,
in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of
thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. 7 Then Herod,
when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time
the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem,
and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found
him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they
departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till
it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with
exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house,
they saw the young child with Mary his
mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their
treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and
myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that
they should not return to Herod, they departed
into their own country another way. 13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of
the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream,
saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 14 When he arose, he took the young child
and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the
Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have
I called my son. 16 Then Herod,
when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent
forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem,
and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the
time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by
Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was
there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be
comforted, because they are not. 19 But when Herod was
dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his
mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they
are dead which sought the young child's life. 21 And he arose, and took the young child
and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus did
reign in Judaea in the room of his
father Herod, he was afraid to go thither:
notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts
of Galilee: 23 And he came and dwelt in a city
called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which
was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
---------------Chapter 3
1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of
heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the
prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye
the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 And the same John had
his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his
meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem,
and all Judaea, and all the region round
about Jordan, 6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and
Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who
hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for
repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves,
We have Abraham to our father: for I say
unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10 And now also the axe is laid unto the
root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is
hewn down, and cast into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto
repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am
not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with
fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will
throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will
burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. 13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad
him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering
said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it
becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered
him. 16 And Jesus,
when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the
heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a
dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my
beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
-------------Chapter 4
1 Then was Jesus led
up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and
forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If
thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word
that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the
holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God,
cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge
concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time
thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said
unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the
Lord thy God. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an
exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the
glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will
I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto
him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him
only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold,
angels came and ministered unto him. 12 Now when Jesus had
heard that John was cast into prison, he
departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth,
he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the
sea coast, in the borders of Zabulonand Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon,
and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the
sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of
the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great
light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung
up. 17 From that time Jesus began
to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven
is at hand. 18 And Jesus,
walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two
brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his
brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and
followed him. 21 And going on from thence, he saw other
two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his
brother, in a ship with Zebedee their
father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22 And they immediately left the ship and their
father, and followed him. 23 And Jesus went
about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues,
and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and
all manner of disease among the people. 24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were
taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with
devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he
healed them. 25 And there followed him great multitudes
of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem,
and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.
-----------------Chapter 5
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up
into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them,
saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in
spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that
mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek:
for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which
do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the
merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in
heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the
peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which
are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men
shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against
you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be
exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the
prophets which were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the
earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it
is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under
foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the
world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a
candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light
unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine
before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is
in heaven. 17 Think not that I am come
to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to
fulfil. 18 For verily I say
unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise
pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever
therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so,
he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do
and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto
you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the
scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of
heaven. 21 Ye have heard that it
was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill
shall be in danger of the judgment: 22 But I say unto you, That
whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the
judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of
the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell
fire. 23 Therefore if thou bring
thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought
against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift
before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then
come and offer thy gift. 25 Agree with thine
adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the
adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer,
and thou be cast into prison. 26 Verily I say unto thee,
Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost
farthing. 27 Ye have heard that it
was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say unto you,
That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery
with her already in his heart. 29 And if thy right eye
offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee
that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be
cast into hell. 30 And if thy right hand
offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee
that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be
cast into hell. 31 It hath been said,
Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 32 But I say unto you, That
whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth
her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced
committeth adultery. 33 Again, ye have heard
that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself,
but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34 But I say unto you,
Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: 35 Nor by the earth; for
it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 36 Neither shalt thou swear
by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your
communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh
of evil. 38 Ye have heard that it
hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39 But I say unto you, That
ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to
him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue
thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. 41 And whosoever shall
compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 42 Give to him that asketh
thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 43 Ye have heard that it
hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love
your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and
pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the
children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on
the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them
which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 47 And if ye salute your
brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? 48 Be ye therefore perfect,
even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
-------------Chapter 6
1 Take heed that ye do
not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of
your Father which is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou
doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in
the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I
say unto you, They have their reward. 3 But when thou doest
alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: 4 That thine alms may be
in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee
openly. 5 And when thou prayest,
thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the
synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men.
Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou
prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy
Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward
thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use
not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be
heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like
unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask
him. 9 After this manner
therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy
will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our
daily bread. 12 And forgive us our
debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men
their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not
men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 16 Moreover when ye fast,
be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their
faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have
their reward. 17 But thou, when thou
fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; 18 That thou appear not
unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which
seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. 19 Lay not up for
yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where
thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for
yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and
where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where your treasure
is, there will your heart be also. 22 The light of the body is
the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of
light. 23 But if thine eye be
evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is
in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No man can serve two
masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will
hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say unto
you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink;
nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat,
and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the
air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your
heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking
thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought
for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not,
neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you,
That even Solomon in
all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so
clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the
oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no
thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal
shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these
things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have
need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the
kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto
you. 34 Take therefore no
thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of
itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
--------------Chapter 7
1 Judge not, that ye be
not judged. 2 For with what judgment
ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be
measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou
the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in
thine own eye? 4 Or how wilt thou say to
thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is
in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first
cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast
out the mote out of thy brother's eye. 6 Give not that which is
holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample
them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. 7 Ask, and it shall be
given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that
asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it
shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of
you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask a fish,
will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil,
know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father
which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 12 Therefore all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this
is the law and the prophets. 13 Enter ye in at the
strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to
destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the
gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that
find it. 15 Beware of false
prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening
wolves. 16 Ye shall know them by
their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17 Even so every good tree
bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring
forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth
not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Wherefore by their
fruits ye shall know them. 21 Not every one that saith
unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth
the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in
that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have
cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess
unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever
heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise
man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended,
and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell
not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26 And every one that
heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a
foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended,
and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell:
and great was the fall of it. 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were
astonished at his doctrine: 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and
not as the scribes.
-------------Chapter 8
1 When he was come down from the mountain,
great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped
him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put
forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou
clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus saith
unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew
thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 5 And when Jesus was
entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a
centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick
of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith
unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I
am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only,
and my servant shall be healed. 9 For I am a man under authority, having
soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another,
Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. 10 When Jesus heard
it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily
I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 11 And I say unto you, That
many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the children of the
kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and
gnashing of teeth. 13 And Jesus said
unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast
believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in
the selfsame hour. 14 And when Jesus was
come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's
mother laid, and sick of a fever. 15 And he touched her hand, and the fever
left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. 16 When the even was come, they brought unto
him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his
word, and healed all that were sick: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare
our sicknesses. 18 Now when Jesus saw
great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other
side. 19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto
him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 20 And Jesus saith
unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air
have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 21 And another of his disciples said unto
him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 22 But Jesus said
unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. 23 And when he was entered into a ship, his
disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the
sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was
asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him,
saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose,
and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What
manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 28 And when he was come to the other side into the
country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out
of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. 29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What
have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?
art thou come hither to torment us before the time? 30 And there was a good way off from them an herd
of many swine feeding. 31 So the devils besought him, saying, If
thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. 32 And he said unto them, Go. And when they
were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of
swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the
waters. 33 And they that kept them fled, and went
their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the
possessed of the devils. 34 And, behold, the whole city came out to
meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought
him that he would depart out of their coasts.
-------------Chapter 9
1 And he entered into a ship, and passed
over, and came into his own city. 2 And, behold, they brought to him a man
sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing
their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of
good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. 3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said
within themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 And Jesus knowing
their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your
hearts? 5 For whether is easier,
to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? 6 But that ye may know
that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then
saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy
bed, and go unto thine house. 7 And he arose, and departed to his
house. 8 But when the multitudes saw it, they
marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men. 9 And as Jesus passed
forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew,
sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow
me. And he arose, and followed him. 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans
and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said
unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? 12 But when Jesus heard
that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a
physician, but they that are sick. 13 But go ye and learn
what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to
call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 14 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy
disciples fast not? 15 And Jesus said
unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as
long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the
bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast. 16 No man putteth a piece
of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh
from the garment, and the rent is made worse. 17 Neither do men put new
wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and
the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are
preserved. 18 While he spake these things unto them,
behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is
even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. 19 And Jesus arose,
and followed him, and so did his disciples. 20 And, behold, a woman, which was diseased
with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his
garment: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but
touch his garment, I shall be whole. 22 But Jesus turned
him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of
good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was
made whole from that hour. 23 And when Jesus came
into the ruler's house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a
noise, 24 He said unto them, Give
place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him
to scorn. 25 But when the people were put forth, he
went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. 26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all
that land. 27 And when Jesus departed
thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. 28 And when he was come into the house, the
blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto
them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They
said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. 30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. 31 But they, when they were departed, spread
abroad his fame in all that country. 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to
him a dumb man possessed with a devil. 33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb
spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. 34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out
devils through the prince of the devils. 35 And Jesus went
about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching
the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among
the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved
with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as
sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the
Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
---------------Chapter 10
1 And when he had called unto him his
twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out,
and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are
these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his
brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his
brother; 3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the
publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Canaanite,
and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed
him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent
forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of
the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: 6 But go rather to the
lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as ye go, preach,
saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse
the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely
give. 9 Provide neither gold,
nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your
journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is
worthy of his meat. 11 And into whatsoever
city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till
ye go thence. 12 And when ye come into
an house, salute it. 13 And if the house be
worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace
return to you. 14 And whosoever shall not
receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city,
shake off the dust of your feet. 15 Verily I say unto you,
It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. 16 Behold, I send you
forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and
harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for
they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their
synagogues; 18 And ye shall be brought
before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the
Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver
you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you
in that same hour what ye shall speak. 20 For it is not ye that
speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. 21 And the brother shall
deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children
shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. 22 And ye shall be hated of
all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 23 But when they persecute
you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not
have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. 24 The disciple is not
above his master, nor the servant above his lord. 25 It is enough for the
disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have
called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household? 26 Fear them not therefore:
for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall
not be known. 27 What I tell you in
darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye
upon the housetops. 28 And fear not them which
kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is
able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows
sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your
Father. 30 But the very hairs of
your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore,
ye are of more value than many sparrows. 32 Whosoever therefore
shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is
in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny
me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I am come
to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a
man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and
the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall
be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father
or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter
more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not
his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his
life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 40 He that receiveth you
receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 41 He that receiveth a
prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that
receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a
righteous man's reward. 42 And whosoever shall give
to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of
a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
------------Chapter 11
1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve
disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. 2 Now when John had
heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent
two of his disciples, 3 And said unto him, Art thou he that
should come, or do we look for another? 4 Jesus answered
and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do
hear and see: 5 The blind receive their
sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead
are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he,
whosoever shall not be offended in me. 7 And as they departed, Jesus began
to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the
wind? 8 But what went ye out
for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing
are in kings' houses. 9 But what went ye out for
to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. 10 For this is he, of whom
it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare
thy way before thee. 11 Verily I say unto you,
Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he
that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 And from the days
of John the Baptist
until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by
force. 13 For all the prophets and
the law prophesied until John. 14 And if ye will receive
it, this is Elias, which was for to come. 15 He that hath ears to
hear, let him hear. 16 But whereunto shall I
liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and
calling unto their fellows, 17 And saying, We have
piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have
not lamented. 18 For John came neither
eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came
eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a
friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children. 20 Then began he to upbraid the cities
wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin!
woe unto thee, Bethsaida!
for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in
sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I say unto you, It
shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. 23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven,
shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in
thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I say unto you, That
it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. 25 At that time Jesus answered
and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and
earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast
revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so
it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered
unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither
knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will
reveal him. 28 Come unto me, all ye
that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you,
and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto
your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy,
and my burden is light.
----------------Chapter 12
1 At that time Jesus went
on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and
began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said
unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the
sabbath day. 3 But he said unto them, Have
ye not read what David did,
when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; 4 How he entered into the
house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat,
neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests? 5 Or have ye not read in
the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the
sabbath, and are blameless? 6 But I say unto you,
That in this place is one greater than the temple. 7 But if ye had known what
this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned
the guiltless. 8 For the Son of man is
Lord even of the sabbath day. 9 And when he was departed thence, he went
into their synagogue: 10 And, behold, there was a man which had
his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the
sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them,
What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall
into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out? 12 How much then is a man
better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and
it was restored whole, like as the other. 14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a
council against him, how they might destroy him. 15 But when Jesus knew
it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he
healed them all; 16 And charged them that they should not
make him known: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my
beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he
shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. 19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any
man hear his voice in the streets. 20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and
smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. 21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed
with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and
dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said,
Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they
said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the
prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew
their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided
against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided
against itself shall not stand: 26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against
himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? 27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils,
by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. 28 But if I cast out devils
by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. 29 Or else how can one
enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the
strong man? and then he will spoil his house. 30 He that is not with me
is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. 31 Wherefore I say unto
you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the
blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 32 And whosoever speaketh a
word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh
against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world,
neither in the world to come. 33 Either make the tree
good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt:
for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation of vipers,
how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the
heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the
good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of
the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, That
every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the
day of judgment. 37 For by thy words thou
shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the
Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there
shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights
in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in
the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with
this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching
of Jonas; and, behold, a
greater than Jonas is
here. 42 The queen of the south
shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for
she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. 43 When the unclean spirit
is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth
none. 44 Then he saith, I will
return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it
empty, swept, and garnished. 45 Then goeth he, and
taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they
enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the
first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation. 46 While he yet talked to the people,
behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with
him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy
mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that
told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward
his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my
brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do
the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister,
and mother.
--------------Chapter 13
1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered
together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole
multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in
parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 4 And when he sowed, some
seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5 Some fell upon stony
places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because
they had no deepness of earth: 6 And when the sun was
up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7 And some fell among
thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: 8 But other fell into good
ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some
thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear,
let him hear. 10 And the disciples came, and said unto
him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of
heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath, to
him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not,
from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 13 Therefore speak I to
them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not,
neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled
the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand;
and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people's heart
is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have
closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their
ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I
should heal them. 16 But blessed are your
eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17 For verily I say unto
you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things
which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear,
and have not heard them. 18 Hear ye therefore the
parable of the sower. 19 When any one heareth the
word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and
catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed
by the way side. 20 But he that received the
seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy
receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in
himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth
because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22 He also that received
seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world,
and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. 23 But he that received
seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it;
which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty,
some thirty. 24 Another parable put he forth unto them,
saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which
sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his
enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was
sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 27 So the servants of the
householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy
field? from whence then hath it tares? 28 He said unto them, An
enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and
gather them up? 29 But he said, Nay; lest
while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together
until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather
ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather
the wheat into my barn. 31 Another parable put he forth unto them,
saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of
mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: 32 Which indeed is the
least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and
becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches
thereof. 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and
hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 34 All these things spake Jesus unto
the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: 35 That it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter
things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. 36 Then Jesus sent
the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him,
saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; 38 The field is the world;
the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children
of the wicked one; 39 The enemy that sowed
them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the
angels. 40 As therefore the tares
are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. 41 The Son of man shall
send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that
offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them
into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then shall the righteous
shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear,
let him hear. 44 Again, the kingdom of
heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found,
he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth
that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of
heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found
one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of
heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every
kind: 48 Which, when it was full,
they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast
the bad away. 49 So shall it be at the
end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among
the just, 50 And shall cast them into
the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 51 Jesus saith
unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They
say unto him, Yea, Lord. 52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of
heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of
his treasure things new and old. 53 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed
thence. 54 And when he was come into his own country, he
taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said,
Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works? 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not
his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with
us? Whence then hath this man all these things? 57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet
is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. 58 And he did not many mighty works there because
of their unbelief.
----------------Chapter 14
1 At that time Herod the
tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, 2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and
therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. 3 For Herod had
laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in
prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. 4 For John said
unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. 5 And when he would have put him to death,
he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. 6 But when Herod's
birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced
before them, and pleased Herod. 7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her
whatsoever she would ask. 8 And she, being before instructed of her
mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's
head in a charger. 9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for
the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be
given her. 10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. 11 And his head was brought in a charger, and
given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother. 12 And his disciples came, and took up the body,
and buried it, and went and told Jesus. 13 When Jesus heard
of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the
people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities. 14 And Jesus went
forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them,
and he healed their sick. 15 And when it was evening, his disciples came to
him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the
multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves
victuals. 16 But Jesus said
unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. 17 And they say unto him, We have here but five
loaves, and two fishes. 18 He said, Bring them
hither to me. 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down
on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to
heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the
disciples to the multitude. 20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they
took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 21 And they that had eaten were about five
thousand men, beside women and children. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained
his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side,
while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away,
he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was
there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the
sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the
night Jesus went unto them, walking on the
sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on
the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for
fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake
unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not
afraid. 28 And Peter answered
him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And
when Peter was come down out of the ship,
he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he
was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched
forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou
of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32 And when they were come into the ship,
the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and
worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. 34 And when they were gone over, they came into
the land of Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of
him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all
that were diseased; 36 And besought him that they might only touch the
hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
--------------Chapter 15
1 Then came to Jesus scribes
and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem,
saying, 2 Why do thy disciples transgress the
tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat
bread. 3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 4 For God commanded,
saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother,
let him die the death. 5 But ye say, Whosoever
shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou
mightest be profited by me; 6 And honour not his
father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of
God of none effect by your tradition. 7 Ye hypocrites, well did
Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth
nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their
heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do
worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 10 And he called the multitude, and said
unto them, Hear, and understand: 11 Not that which goeth
into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this
defileth a man. 12 Then came his disciples, and said unto
him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this
saying? 13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted
up. 14 Let them alone: they be
blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall
into the ditch. 15 Then answered Peter and
said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? 17 Do not ye yet
understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and
is cast out into the draught? 18 But those things which
proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart
proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false
witness, blasphemies: 20 These are the things
which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man. 21 Then Jesus went
thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him,
saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David;
my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23 But he answered her not a word. And his
disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after
us. 24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying,
Lord, help me. 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs
eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered
and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it
unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very
hour. 29 And Jesus departed
from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee;
and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. 30 And great multitudes came unto him,
having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others,
and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed
them: 31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered,
when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and
the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. 32 Then Jesus called
his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on
the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing
to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. 33 And his disciples say unto him, Whence
should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a
multitude? 34 And Jesus saith
unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they
said, Seven, and a few little fishes. 35 And he commanded the multitude to sit
down on the ground. 36 And he took the seven loaves and the
fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the
disciples to the multitude. 37 And they did all eat, and were filled:
and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full. 38 And they that did eat were four thousand men,
beside women and children. 39 And he sent away the multitude, and took
ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
--------------Chapter 16
1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees
came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from
heaven. 2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is
red. 3 And in the morning, It
will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites,
ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the
times? 4 A wicked and adulterous
generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but
the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. 5 And when his disciples were come to the other
side, they had forgotten to take bread. 6 Then Jesus said
unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the
Pharisees and of the Sadducees . 7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It
is because we have taken no bread. 8 Which when Jesus perceived,
he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye
among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? 9 Do ye not yet
understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many
baskets ye took up? 10 Neither the seven loaves
of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? 11 How is it that ye do not
understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware
of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? 12 Then understood they how that he bade
them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees
and of the Sadducees . 13 When Jesus came
into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias,
or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered
and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood
hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto
thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell
shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto
thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth
shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be
loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they
should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. 21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go
unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the
elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the
third day. 22 Then Peter took
him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not
be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for
thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 24 Then said Jesus unto
his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him
deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save
his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find
it. 26 For what is a man
profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what
shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of man shall
come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every
man according to his works. 28 Verily I say unto you,
There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the
Son of man coming in his kingdom.
-----------------Chapter 17
1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his
brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his
face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto
them Moses and Elias talking with
him. 4 Then answered Peter,
and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be
here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one
for Moses, and one for Elias. 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright
cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This
is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. 6 And when the disciples heard it, they
fell on their face, and were sore afraid. 7 And Jesus came
and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. 8 And when they had lifted up their eyes,
they saw no man, save Jesus only. 9 And as they came down from the
mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from
the dead. 10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why
then say the scribes that Elias must first come? 11 And Jesus answered
and said unto them, Elias truly shall first come, and
restore all things. 12 But I say unto you, That
Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever
they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. 13 Then the disciples understood that he
spake unto them of John the Baptist. 14 And when they were come to the multitude,
there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is
lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into
the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and
they could not cure him. 17 Then Jesus answered
and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long
shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. 18 And Jesus rebuked
the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very
hour. 19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him
out? 20 And Jesus said
unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say
unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this
mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall
be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth
not out but by prayer and fasting. 22 And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto
them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of
men: 23 And they shall kill him,
and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding
sorry. 24 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? 25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into
the house, Jesus prevented him,
saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth
take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? 26 Peter saith
unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto
him, Then are the children free. 27 Notwithstanding, lest
we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the
fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find
a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
---------------Chapter 18
1 At the same time came the disciples
unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the
kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called
a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I
say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall
not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore
shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom
of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive
one such little child in my name receiveth me. 6 But whoso shall offend
one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a
millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of
the sea. 7 Woe unto the world
because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that
man by whom the offence cometh! 8 Wherefore if thy hand or
thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for
thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two
feet to be cast into everlasting fire. 9 And if thine eye offend
thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into
life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. 10 Take heed that ye
despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their
angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man is
come to save that which was lost. 12 How think ye? if a man
have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the
ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone
astray? 13 And if so be that he
find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the
ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the
will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should
perish. 15 Moreover if thy brother
shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him
alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear
thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three
witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect
to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church,
let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. 18 Verily I say unto you,
Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye
shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 19 Again I say unto you,
That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall
ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three
are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. 21 Then came Peter to
him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive
him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith
unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but,
Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom
of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his
servants. 24 And when he had begun to
reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had
not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and
all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 The servant therefore
fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will
pay thee all. 27 Then the lord of that
servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. 28 But the same servant
went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence:
and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou
owest. 29 And his fellowservant
fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I
will pay thee all. 30 And he would not: but
went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. 31 So when his
fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto
their lord all that was done. 32 Then his lord, after
that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee
all that debt, because thou desiredst me: 33 Shouldest not thou also
have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? 34 And his lord was wroth,
and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto
him. 35 So likewise shall my
heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one
his brother their trespasses.
---------------Chapter 19
1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed
from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he
healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him,
tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife
for every cause? 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them
male and female, 5 And said, For this cause
shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they
twain shall be one flesh? 6 Wherefore they are no
more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man
put asunder. 7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement,
and to put her away? 8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your
hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not
so. 9 And I say unto you,
Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall
marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away
doth commit adultery. 10 His disciples say unto him, If the case
of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry. 11 But he said unto them, All
men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. 12 For there are some
eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some
eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made
themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive
it, let him receive it. 13 Then were there brought unto him little
children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples
rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of
such is the kingdom of heaven. 15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed
thence. 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him,
Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God:
but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no
murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not
bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and
thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these
things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said
unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou
hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come
and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying,
he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 Then said Jesus unto
his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man
shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto
you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a
rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were
exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld
them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible;
but with God all things are possible. 27 Then answered Peter and
said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we
have therefore? 28 And Jesus said
unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have
followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of
his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes
of Israel. 29 And every one that hath
forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or
children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall
inherit everlasting life. 30 But many that are first
shall be last; and the last shall be first.
--------------Chapter 20
1 For the kingdom of
heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the
morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. 2 And when he had agreed
with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out about
the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 And said unto them; Go
ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they
went their way. 5 Again he went out about
the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. 6 And about the eleventh
hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why
stand ye here all the day idle? 7 They say unto him,
Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard;
and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive. 8 So when even was come,
the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give
them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first. 9 And when they came that
were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny. 10 But when the first came,
they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received
every man a penny. 11 And when they had
received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house, 12 Saying, These last have
wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne
the burden and heat of the day. 13 But he answered one of
them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a
penny? 14 Take that thine is, and
go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me
to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? 16 So the last shall be
first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. 17 And Jesus going
up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples
apart in the way, and said unto them, 18 Behold, we go up
to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the
chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, 19 And shall deliver him
to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day
he shall rise again. 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and
desiring a certain thing of him. 21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my
two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy
kingdom. 22 But Jesus answered
and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink
of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am
baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. 23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism
that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not
mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my
Father. 24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with
indignation against the two brethren. 25 But Jesus called
them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the
Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise
authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so
among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And whosoever will be
chief among you, let him be your servant: 28 Even as the Son of man
came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom
for many. 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. 30 And, behold, two blind men sitting by the
way side, when they heard that Jesus passed
by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. 31 And the multitude rebuked them, because
they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on
us, O Lord, thou son of David. 32 And Jesus stood
still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I
shall do unto you? 33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes
may be opened. 34 So Jesus had
compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received
sight, and they followed him.
----------------Chapter 21
1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage,
unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesustwo
disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go
into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied,
and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought
unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will
send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion,
Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt
the foal of an ass. 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on
them their clothes, and they set him thereon. 8 And a very great multitude spread their
garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them
in the way. 9 And the multitudes that went before, and
that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David:
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the
highest. 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? 11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. 12 And Jesus went
into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the
temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them
that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye
have made it a den of thieves. 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in
the temple; and he healed them. 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw
the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and
saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were
sore displeased, 16 And said unto him, Hearest
thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of
babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? 17 And he left them, and went out of the
city into Bethany; and he lodged there. 18 Now in the morning as he returned into
the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he
came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And
presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled,
saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! 21 Jesus answered
and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have
faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree,
but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast
into the sea; it shall be done. 22 And all things,
whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 23 And when he was come into the temple, the
chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching,
and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this
authority? 24 And Jesus answered
and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which
if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of
men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say,
From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? 26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the
people; for all hold John as a
prophet. 27 And they answered Jesus,
and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither
tell I you by what authority I do these things. 28 But what think ye? A
certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to
day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I
will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the
second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain
did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I
say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God
before you. 32 For John came unto you in
the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the
harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that
ye might believe him. 33 Hear another parable:
There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round
about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to
husbandmen, and went into a far country: 34 And when the time of the
fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might
receive the fruits of it. 35 And the husbandmen took
his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again, he sent other
servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. 37 But last of all he sent
unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son. 38 But when the husbandmen
saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill
him, and let us seize on his inheritance. 39 And they caught him, and
cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him. 40 When the lord
therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? 41 They say unto him, He will miserably
destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen,
which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did
ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the
same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is
marvellous in our eyes? 43 Therefore say I unto
you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing
forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall
on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind
him to powder. 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees
had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they
feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.
---------------Chapter 22
1 And Jesus answered
and spake unto them again by parables, and said, 2 The kingdom of heaven is
like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, 3 And sent forth his
servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. 4 Again, he sent forth
other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my
dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto
the marriage. 5 But they made light of
it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: 6 And the remnant took his
servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. 7 But when the king heard
thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those
murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then saith he to his
servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go ye therefore into the
highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 10 So those servants went
out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both
bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests. 11 And when the king came
in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12 And he saith unto him,
Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was
speechless. 13 Then said the king to
the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into
outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14 For many are called, but
few are chosen. 15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel
how they might entangle him in his talk. 16 And they sent out unto him their
disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and
teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou
regardest not the person of men. 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is
it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or
not? 18 But Jesus perceived
their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye
hypocrites? 19 Shew me the tribute
money. And they brought unto him a penny. 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render
therefore unto Caesar the
things which are Caesar's;
and unto God the things that are God's. 22 When they had heard these words, they
marvelled, and left him, and went their way. 23 The same day came to him the Sadducees , which
say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said,
If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise
up seed unto his brother. 25 Now there were with us seven brethren:
and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left
his wife unto his brother: 26 Likewise the second also, and the third,
unto the seventh. 27 And last of all the woman died
also. 28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife
shall she be of the seven? for they all had her. 29 Jesus answered
and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the
scriptures, nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection
they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in
heaven. 31 But as touching the
resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by
God, saying, 32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but
of the living. 33 And when the multitude heard this, they
were astonished at his doctrine. 34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he
had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer,
asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in
the law? 37 Jesus said
unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy
heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.38 This is the first and
great commandment. 39 And the second is like
unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. 41 While the Pharisees were gathered
together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think ye
of Christ? whose son is
he? They say unto him, The son of David. 43 He saith unto them, How
then doth David in
spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The LORD said unto my
Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he
his son? 46 And no man was able to answer him a word,
neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.
----------------Chapter 23
1 Then spake Jesus to
the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes
and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever
they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for
they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy
burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they
themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works
they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge
the borders of their garments, 6 And love the uppermost
rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 7 And greetings in the
markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 But be not ye called
Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. 9 And call no man your
father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. 10 Neither be ye called
masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. 11 But he that is greatest
among you shall be your servant. 12 And whosoever shall
exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be
exalted. 13 But woe unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against
men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering
to go in. 14 Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence
make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte,
and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than
yourselves. 16 Woe unto you, ye blind
guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but
whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! 17 Ye fools and blind: for
whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? 18 And, Whosoever shall
swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is
upon it, he is guilty. 19 Ye fools and blind: for
whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? 20 Whoso therefore shall
swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. 21 And whoso shall swear by
the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. 22 And he that shall swear
by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon. 23 Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and
have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith:
these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which
strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the
platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. 26 Thou blind Pharisee,
cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of
them may be clean also. 27 Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed
appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all
uncleanness. 28 Even so ye also
outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and
iniquity. 29 Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and
garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, 30 And say, If we had been
in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the
blood of the prophets. 31 Wherefore ye be
witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the
prophets. 32 Fill ye up then the
measure of your fathers. 33 Ye serpents, ye
generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? 34 Wherefore, behold, I
send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall
kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and
persecute them from city to city: 35 That upon you may come
all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple
and the altar. 36 Verily I say unto you,
All these things shall come upon this generation. 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the
prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have
gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her
wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is
left unto you desolate. 39 For I say unto you, Ye
shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in
the name of the Lord.
------------------Chapter 24
1 And Jesus went
out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew
him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said
unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto
you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be
thrown down. 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives,
the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things
be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the
world? 4 And Jesus answered
and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in
my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6 And ye shall hear of
wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things
must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise
against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and
pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8 All these are the
beginning of sorrows. 9 Then shall they deliver
you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all
nations for my name's sake. 10 And then shall many be
offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets
shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity
shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall
endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the
kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and
then shall the end come. 15 When ye therefore shall
see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso
readeth, let him understand:) 16 Then let them
which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: 17 Let him which is on the
housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18 Neither let him which
is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19 And woe unto them
that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 20 But pray ye that your
flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: 21 For then shall be great
tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no,
nor ever shall be. 22 And except those days
should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake
those days shall be shortened. 23 Then if any man shall
say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24 For there shall arise
false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders;
insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you
before. 26 Wherefore if they shall
say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the
secret chambers; believe it not. 27 For as the lightning
cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the
coming of the Son of man be. 28 For wheresoever
the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. 29 Immediately after
the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not
give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the
heavens shall be shaken: 30 And then shall appear
the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the
earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven
with power and great glory. 31 And he shall send his
angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his
elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. 32 Now learn a parable of
the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know
that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye,
when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you,
This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall
pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and
hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days
of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that
were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in
marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the
flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man
be. 40 Then shall two be in the
field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41 Two women shall be
grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 42 Watch therefore: for ye
know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if
the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would
have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up. 44 Therefore be ye also
ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. 45 Who then is a faithful
and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give
them meat in due season? 46 Blessed is that servant,
whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you,
That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But and if that evil
servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; 49 And shall begin to smite
his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; 50 The lord of that
servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he
is not aware of, 51 And shall cut him
asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be
weeping and gnashing of teeth.
----------------Chapter 25
1 Then shall the kingdom
of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth
to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were
wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish
took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil
in their vessels with their lamps.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.v 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
-----------------5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.v 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Chapter 26
1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his
disciples, 2 Ye know that after two
days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be
crucified. 3 Then assembled together the chief
priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the
high priest, who was called Caiaphas, 4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. 5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest
there be an uproar among the people. 6 Now when Jesus was
in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 There came unto him a woman having an
alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat
at meat. 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation,
saying, To what purpose is this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold
for much, and given to the poor. 10 When Jesus understood
it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she
hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 For ye have the
poor always with you; but me ye have not always. 12 For in that she hath
poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. 13 Verily I say unto you,
Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also
this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. 14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me,
and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces
of silver. 16 And from that time he sought opportunity
to betray him. 17 Now the first day of the feast of
unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus,
saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the
passover? 18 And he said, Go into the
city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I
will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the
passover. 20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with
the twelve. 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and
began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray
me. 24 The Son of man goeth as
it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed!
it had been good for that man if he had not been born. 25 Then Judas,
which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and
gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my
body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and
gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of
the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I
will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I
drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. 30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went
out into the mount of Olives. 31 Then saith Jesus unto
them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night:
for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall
be scattered abroad. 32 But after I am risen
again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all
men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said
unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before
the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said
unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise
also said all the disciples. 36 Then cometh Jesus with
them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and
the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be
sorrowful and very heavy. 38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and
watch with me. 39 And he went a little farther, and fell on
his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be
possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou
wilt. 40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth
them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, that ye
enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42 He went away again the second time, and
prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass
away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. 43 And he came and found them asleep again:
for their eyes were heavy. 44 And he left them, and went away again,
and prayed the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and
saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold,
the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going:
behold, he is at hand that doth betray me. 47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great
multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the
people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a
sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said
unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then
came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took
him.51 And, behold, one of them which were
with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew
his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his
ear. 52 Then said Jesus unto
him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they
that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Thinkest thou that I
cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve
legions of angels? 54 But how then shall the
scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye
come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily
with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me. 56 But all this was done,
that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all
the disciples forsook him, and fled. 57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the
high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58 But Peter followed
him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the
servants, to see the end.59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and
all the council, sought false witness against Jesus,
to put him to death; 60 But found none: yea, though many false
witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to
destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. 62 And the high priest arose, and said unto
him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?63 But Jesus held
his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the
living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ,
the Son of God. 64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou
hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man
sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. 65 Then the high priest rent his clothes,
saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses?
behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. 66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is
guilty of death. 67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted
him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 69 Now Peter sat
without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast
with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I
know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch,
another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also
with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do
not know the man. 73 And after a while came unto him they that
stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also
art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear,
saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 And Peter remembered
the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.And he went
out, and wept bitterly.
-----------------Chapter 27
1 When the morning was come, all the chief
priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to
put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him
away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the
governor. 3 Then Judas,
which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself,
and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and
elders, 4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have
betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to
that.5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in
the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6 And the chief priests took the silver
pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because
it is the price of blood. 7 And they took counsel, and bought with
them the potter's field, to bury strangers in. 8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of
blood, unto this day. 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by
Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the
price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; 10 And gave them for the potter's field, as the
Lord appointed me. 11 And Jesus stood
before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of
the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief
priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto
him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word;
insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont
to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner,
called Barabbas. 17 Therefore when they were gathered
together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will
ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? 18 For he knew that for envy they had
delivered him. 19 When he was set down on the judgment
seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just
man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. 20 But the chief priests and elders
persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas,
and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor answered and said unto them,
Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then
with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he
done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. 24 When Pilate saw
that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took
water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the
blood of this just person: see ye to it. 25 Then answered all the people, and said,
His blood be on us, and on our children. 26 Then released he Barabbas unto
them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he
delivered him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor
took Jesus into the common hall, and
gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet
robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of
thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed
the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! 30 And they spit upon him, and took the
reed, and smote him on the head. 31 And after that they had mocked him, they
took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to
crucify him. 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name:
him they compelled to bear his cross. 33 And when they were come unto a place
called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a
skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with
gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his
garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the
prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast
lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him
there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation
written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified
with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by reviled him,
wagging their heads, 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple,
and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come
down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking
him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save.
If he be the King of Israel, let him now come
down from the cross, and we will believe him. 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him
now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. 44 The thieves also, which were crucified
with him, cast the same in his teeth. 45 Now from the sixth hour there was
darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast
thou forsaken me? 47 Some of them that stood there, when they
heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took
a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to
drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether
Elias will come to save him. 50 Jesus, when he
had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was
rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the
rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of
the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his
resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with
him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and
those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the
Son of God. 55 And many women were there beholding afar off,
which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's
children. 57 When the even was come, there came a rich
man of Arimathaea, named Joseph,
who also himself was Jesus' disciple: 58 He went to Pilate,
and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had
taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he
had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the
sepulchre, and departed. 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary,
sitting over against the sepulchre. 62 Now the next day, that followed the day of
the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that
deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I
will rise again. 64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be
made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him
away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error
shall be worse than the first. 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your
way, make it as sure as ye can. 66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure,
sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
-------------------Chapter 28
1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to
dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to
see the sepulchre. 2 And, behold, there was a great
earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and
rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and
his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did
shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the
women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus,
which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he
said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples
that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre
with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. 9 And as they went to tell his disciples,
behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and
worshipped him. 10 Then said Jesus unto
them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go
into Galilee, and there
shall they see me.11 Now when they were going, behold, some of
the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things
that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the
elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by
night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we
will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they
were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this
day. 16 Then the eleven disciples went away
into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but
some doubted. 18 And Jesus came
and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me
in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and
teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to
observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you
alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
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