Chapter 12

(24)Now when John's messengers were departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? (25)But what went ye out to see? A man clothed in delicate garments? Behold, they who indulge in soft raiment, and delicate food, are in king's palaces. (26)But what went ye out to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. (27)For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way before thee. (28)For I tell you, of those born from woman, there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he. (29)And all the people when they heard it, and the publicans, glorified God, being baptised with the baptism of John. (30)But the Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards themselves, not being baptised by him.

(31)And the Lord said, To what then shall I compare the men of this generation? and to what are they like? (32)They are like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to each other, and saying, We have played the flute to you, and ye have not danced; we have raised the cry of mourning, and ye have not wept. (33)For John the Baptist came neither eating bread, nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. (34)The Son of man is come eating and drinking, and ye say, A gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! (35)though wisdom hath been justified by her children.

(36)Then one of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to table. (37)And, behold, a certain woman in the city, who was a notorious offender, when she knew that Jesus was sitting at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster vessel of odoriferous balm, (38)and standing at his feet behind him, began to water his feet with her tears, and to wipe them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the perfumed balm. (39)And when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said within himself, If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what kind of a woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a notorious sinner. (40)And Jesus addressing himself to him said, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he said, Master, speak freely.

(41)A certain creditor had two debtors, the one owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. (42)But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most? (43)And Simon answering said, I suppose, he to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast judged rightly. (44)So turning to the woman, he said to Simon, Thou seest this woman? I came into thine house, even water for my feet thou gavest not; but she hath washed my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. (45)One kiss hast thou not given me, but she from the time she hath come in, hath not ceased tenderly to kiss my feet. (46)My head with oil thou hast not anointed; but she hath anointed my feet with odoriferous balm. (47)For which cause, I tell thee, her many sins are forgiven, for she hath loved much: but to whom a little is forgiven, he loveth little. (48)And he said to her, Thy sins are forgiven. (49)And they who sat at table with him began to say in themselves, Who is this, who even forgives sins? (50)But he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

CHAP. VIII.

AND it came to pass afterwards, that he went through every city and village, preaching and publishing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, and the twelve with him. (2)And certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and sicknesses, Mary called Magdalene, from whom seven devils had gone out. (3)And Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod's lieutenant-governor, and Susanna, and many others, who ministred to his support out of their possessions.

(4)Now when a vast multitude was collected, even those who came to him out of every city, he spake by a parable. (5)A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air devoured it up. (6)And other seed fell on a rock, and vegetating, withered because it had no moisture. (7)And other seed fell amidst thorns, and the thorns springing up with it, choked it. (8)And some fell on good ground, and shooting up, produced fruit an hundred fold. So saying, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

(9)Then his disciples asked him, saying. What might this parable mean? (10)And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God; but to the rest in parables: that seeing they may not perceive, and hearing may not comprehend. (11)Now this is the parable: The seed is the word of God. (12)They by the road side, are such as hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh the word from their heart, that they should not be saved in believing. (13)And they on the rock, are such as when they have heard, with joy embrace the word; and these have not root, who for a time believe, and in a season of trial apostasize. (14)And that which fell among thorns, are they having heard, and going away, are choked by the cares, and wealth, and pleasures of life, and bring forth no perfect fruit. (15)But that on the good ground are they who having heard the word, retain it in a heart excellent and good, and bring forth fruit with patience.

(16)No man lighting a lamp hides it with a cover, or putteth it under a bed, but on a stand, that they who are coming in, may see the light. (17)For there is nothing hid which shall not be made manifest, nor concealed, which shall not be known and brought to light. (18)Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken away from.

(19)Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come near him because of the crowd. (20)And it was told him, saying, Thy mother and thy brethren are standing without, desirous of seeing thee. (21)Then he answered and said to them, My mother and my brethren are they, who hear the word of God, and practise it.

(22)And it came to pass on one of the days, that he went himself into a ship, and his disciples, and said unto them, Let us pass over to the farther side of the lake. And they set fail. (23)And while they were on the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger. (24)Then they came and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing. Then arising, he issued his command to the wind, and the billows of water, and they subsided, and there was a calm. (25)And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they feared and were astonished, saying one to another, Well! what a man is this! that he commands even the winds and the sea, and they obey him.

(26)And they sailed over unto the region of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. (27)And as he landed, there met him a certain man from the city, who had devils for a long while, and kept no clothes on him, and never abode in a house, but in the tombs. (28)But when he saw Jesus, roaring out, he fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God Most High? I pray thee, torment me not. (29)For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man; for many times it had seized on him; and though under a guard, and bound with chains and fetters; yet bursting the bonds, he was driven by the devil into the desert places. (30)Then Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? and he said, Legion: for many devils were entered into him. (31)And he besought him that he would not order them to go into the abyss. (32)Now a herd of many swine was there feeding on the mountain; and they besought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them. (33)Then the devils going out of the man, entered into the swine; and the herd rushed down a precipice into the lake, and was suffocated. (34)But when those who fed them saw what was done they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country places. (35)And they came out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from whom the devils were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. (36)Then they also who had seen how the demoniac was recovered, told them. (37)And the whole multitude of the country around the Gadarenes, entreated him to depart from them; for they were seized with great terror: and he embarked on the vessel, and returned. (38)And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying, (39)Return to thy house, and declare what things God hath done for thee. And he went away, and published through the whole city what things Jesus had done for him.

(40)And it came to pass, when Jesus returned, the people welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. (41)And, behold, there came a man whose name was Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and falling at the feet of Jesus, he entreated him to come to his house; (42)for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying: and as he was going, the multitude thronged him. (43)And a woman, who had a flux of blood, for twelve years, who had spent all her substance on physicians, and could not get a cure from any; (44)coming behind him, touched the fringe of his garment; and instantly the flux of her blood stopped. (45)And Jesus said, Who touched me? And when all denied, Peter, and those who were with him, said, Master, the multitudes throng and press thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me? (46)Then said Jesus, Some person hath touched me, for I know that miraculous power is gone out from me. (47)Then the woman seeing she was not hid, came trembling, and falling down before him, declared to him before all the people, for what cause she had touched him; and how she was cured instantaneously. (48)Then he said unto her, Be of good cheer, daughter, thy faith hath made thee well; go in peace.

(49)And while he was yet speaking, a person came to the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead, give the master no further trouble. (50)Then Jesus hearing it, addressed him, saying, Fear not, only believe, and she shall be saved. (51)And entering into the house, he suffered no person to come in, but Peter, and James, and John, and the father and mother of the child. (52)Now all were weeping and lamenting her: and he said, Weep not, she is not dead, but asleep. (53)And they derided him, for they knew that she was dead. (54)And he put them all without, and taking her by the hand, cried, saying, Maid, arise! (55)And her spirit returned, and she immediately arose; and he commanded to give her something to eat. (56)And her parents were struck with amazement. But he enjoined them to tell no man what was done.

CHAP. IX.

THEN calling his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. (2)And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. (3)And he said to them, Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs, nor satchel, nor bread, nor money, nor have two coats each. (4)And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence go out. (5)And whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the dust from your feet, for a testimony against them. (6)And they went forth, and passed through the villages, preaching the gospel, and performing cures everywhere.

(7)Then Herod the tetrarch heard of all things that were done by him; and he was in much distraction of mind, because it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead: (8)and of some that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the ancient prophets was risen again. (9)And Herod said, John I beheaded; but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

(10)And when the apostles returned, they told him what they had done. And taking them, he withdrew privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. (11)But when the multitudes knew it, they followed him and receiving them, he spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of a cure. (12)Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place. (13)Then he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves, and two fishes; unless we go somewhere and buy provisions for all this multitude: (14)for there were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties each in companies. (15)And they did so: and they made them all sit down. (16)And taking the five loaves, and the two fishes, looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. (17)And they did all eat, and were filled; and there were taken up of the fragments which were more than enough for them, twelve baskets.

(18)And it came to pass, as he had been praying in retirement, his disciples were with him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say that I am? (19)And they answering said, John the Baptist; but some Elias; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. (20)And he said to them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering said, The Messiah of God. (21)And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this: (22)saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again.

(23)And he said unto them, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. (24)For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake, shall preserve it. (25)For what advantage hath a man in gaining all the would, if he destroy himself, or be punished with the loss of life? (26)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and his father's, and of the holy angels. (27)And I tell you of a certainty, there are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste death, till they see the kingdom of God.

(28)And it was about eight days after these discourses, that taking Peter, and John, and James, he went up into a mountain to pray. (29)And it came to pass, as he was at prayer, that the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his raiment white and refulgent. (30)And, lo! two men conversed with him, who were Moses and Elias: (31)who appeared in glory, and mentioned his departure, which he was ready to accomplish at Jerusalem. (32)But Peter and they who were with him were weighed down with sleep: but when they awoke, they beheld his glory, and the two men who were standing with them. (33)And it came to pass, as they were departing from him, Peter said unto Jesus, it is well that we are here, and we will make three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias; not knowing what he said. (34)And as he was thus speaking, a cloud came and overshadowed them: and they were afraid as they were entering into the cloud. (35)And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son; hear him. (36)And when the voice ceased, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days a word of the things which they had seen.

(37)And it came to pass, on the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. (38)And, behold, a man from among the multitude cried out aloud, saying, Master, I pray thee, look upon my son; for he is my only begotten. (39)And, behold! a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth out, and convulseth him, with foaming; and bruising him, with difficulty retires from him. (40)And I besought thy disciples that they would cast him out, and they could not. (41)Then Jesus answering, said, O faithless and perverse generation! how long shall I be with you, how long shall I bear with you? bring hither thy son. (42)And while he was yet approaching the devil threw him down, and violently convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and cured the child; and restored him to his father. (43)And they were all struck with amazement at the mighty power of God. And while they were all wondering at the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, (44)Keep ye these sayings in your ears; for the Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men. (45)And they understood not that declaration, and it was hid from them, that they should not comprehend its meaning: and they were afraid to ask him concerning that saying.

(46)Then a dispute sprang up among them, which of them should be the greatest. (47)But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side, (48)and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth Him that sent me: for he who is the least among you all, he shall be great.

(49)Then John addressing him said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbad him, because he followed not with us. (50)And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us, is for us.

(51)And it came to pass, as the days hastened to their period when he should be received up _to glory_, that he resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem; (52)and sent messengers before his face; and they advancing entered into a Samaritan village, to make preparation for him. (53)And they would not admit him, because his face was directed to Jerusalem. (54)And when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, just as Elias did? (55)And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of: (56)for the Son of man came not to destroy men's lives, but to preserve them. And he proceeded to another village. (57)And it came to pass, as they were walking on the road, a certain person said to him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. (58)And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

(59)And he said to another, Follow me. And he said, Lord, permit me first to return home, and put my father in his grave. (60)And Jesus said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but go thou, preach the kingdom of God.

(61)Then said another, I will follow thee, Lord, but give me leave first to bid adieu to those at my house. (62)But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.

CHAP. X.

THEN after these things the Lord appointed other seventy persons also, and sent them, two and two before his face, into every city and place, whither he himself designed to go. (2)He said therefore unto them, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers few: pray ye therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he would send out labourers into his harvest. (3)Go forth! behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. (4)Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor sandals: and stay to salute no man on the road. (5)And into whatever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. (6)And if the Son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it; but if not, it shall return back to you again. (7)And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from house to house. (8)And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they welcome you, eat whatever is set before you: (9)and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. (10)And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets of it, and say, (11)Even the dust of your city, which sticks to us, we shake off against you: nevertheless this know, that the kingdom of God is come near to you. (12)Now I tell you, that it shall be more tolerable for Sodom in that day, than for that city. (13)Wo to thee Chorazin! wo to thee Bethsaida! for if the miracles which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, long ago sitting in sackcloth and ashes, would they have repented. (14)But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you. (15)And thou Capernaum, which hast been lifted up to heaven, shalt be cast down to hell. (16)He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth Him that sent me.

(17)Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through thy name. (18)And he said unto them, I beheld Satan falling as lightning from heaven. (19)Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shalt in any wise hurt you. (20)Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are made subject to you; but rejoice rather, that your names are inscribed in the heavens.

(21)In the same hour Jesus exulted in spirit, and said, I ascribe glory to thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes: be it so, O Father! since such is thy good pleasure. (22)All things are given up to me by my Father: and no man knoweth who is the Son, but the Father; and who is the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son is pleased to reveal him. (23)Then turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things which ye see: (24)for I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see the things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear the things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

(25)And, behold, a certain doctor of the law arose, to make trial of him, saying, Master, by doing what shall I inherit eternal life? (26)And he said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou? (27)And he answering said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might, and with all thy understanding, and thy neighbour as thyself." (28)And he said unto him, Thou hast answered rightly: this do, and thou shalt live. (29)Then he, desirous to make himself appear a righteous person, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (30)Then Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among robbers, who, when they had both stripped him, and covered him with wounds, got off, leaving him half dead. (31)And it so fell out, that a certain priest went down that way, and seeing him, he kept the opposite side of the road. (32)And a Levite also, in the same way, being near the place, came, and seeing him, kept the opposite side of the road. (33)But a certain Samaritan travelling, came by him, and seeing him, was moved with compassion, (34)and coming up to him, bound up his wounds, after pouring on them oil and wine; then setting him on his own beast, he led him to an inn, and took particular care of him. (35)And on the morrow, as he was departing, he took out of his purse two denarii, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, Take great care of him; and whatever farther expence may be incurred, when I return, I will repay thee. (36)Which then of these three do you suppose to be the neighbour of him who fell into the robbers' hands? (37)And he said, He that shewed mercy towards him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do thou exactly the same.