Chapter 8

(45)And immediately he compelled his disciples to go on board the vessel, and to go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the multitude away. (46)And having bid them farewell, he went into a mountain to pray. (47)And when the evening was come, the vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land. (48)And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pass by them. (49)But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and screamed out: (50)for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not terrified. (51)And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and lost in wonder. (52)For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their heart was hardened.

(53)And when they had passed over, they came to the land of Gennesareth, and went on shore. (54)And when they came out of the vessel, immediately perceiving him, (55)running through all parts of that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was. (56)And wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch, if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were cured.

CHAP. VII.

AND the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem, collected together around him. (2)And seeing some of his disciples eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault. (3)For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. (4)And coming from the market, unless they have washed, they never eat. And there are many other things which they have by tradition received to observe, as the washings of cups, and pots, and vessels of brass, and couches. (5)Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do not thy disciples walk conformable to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands? (6)Then he answering said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as it is written[12], "This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. (7)Now vainly do they worship me, while teaching doctrines the commandments of men." (8)For leaving the command of God, ye adhere to the tradition of men, the washings of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye practise. (9)And he said to them, Strangely do ye make void the command of God, that ye may observe your tradition. (10)For Moses said[13], "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and "he that curseth father or mother, let him assuredly be put to death[14]." (11)But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me; (12)then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father, or his mother; (13)abrogating the word of God by the tradition, which ye have transmitted down; and many such like things ye do.

(14)And he called to him all the multitude, and said unto them, hear me all of you, and understand. (15)There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him, can make him unclean: but the things which come out from him, these are the things which make a man unclean. (16)If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear. (17)And when he was come into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. (18)And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without that entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean? (19)because it entereth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the vault, carrying off all the impurities of the food. (20)But, said he, what cometh out of a man, that makes a man unclean. (21)For from within out of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, whoredoms, murders, (22)thefts, inordinate cravings, mischievous actions, knavery, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, folly: (23)all these wicked things come from within, and render a person unclean.

(24)And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon; and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he could not be hid. (25)For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. (26)The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter. (27)And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs. (28)But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. (29)And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter. (30)And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.

(31)And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. (32)And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to put his hand upon him. (33)And he took him aside out of the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he touched his tongue; (34)and looking up to heaven, he heaved a deep sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be opened. (35)And instantly his ears were opened, and the tie of his tongue loosed, and he spake distinctly. (36)And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it abroad. (37)And they were astonished beyond all imagination, saying, He hath done all things admirably; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

CHAP. VIII.

IN those days the multitude being exceedingly great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus calling his disciples to him, said unto them, (2)I have compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me already three days, and have nothing to eat: (3)and if I send them away fasting to their houses, they will faint on the road; for many of them came from a great distance. (4)His disciples answered him, Whence can a man here in the desert satisfy these with bread? (5)And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. (6)And he commanded the multitude to recline in order on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, having given thanks he brake them, and gave to his disciples, that they should set before the people; and they distributed them to the multitude. (7)And they had a few small fishes; and blessing, he commanded to set these also before them. (8)And they did eat and were filled and they took up what remained of the fragments, seven baskets. (9)And the persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away. (10)And immediately going into the vessel with his disciples, he came into the coasts of Dalmanutha.

(11)Then the Pharisees came out, and began to question him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. (12)And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation. (13)And leaving them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other side.

(14)And they had forgotten to take bread, and had not with them in the vessel but a single loaf. (15)And he earnestly charged them, saying, Beware, take heed of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. (16)And they talked the matter over among themselves, saying, This is because we have no loaves of bread. (17)And Jesus knowing it said unto them, Why reason ye together, because ye have no loaves? Do ye not yet consider, nor understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened? (18)Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember? (19)When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. (20)And when the seven loaves among the four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They said, Seven. (21)And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

(22)And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and entreat him that he would touch him. (23)And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he saw aught. (24)And looking up, he said, I see men walking, as trees. (25)Then again he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and he was entirely restored, and saw all men distinctly. (26)And he sent him away unto his own house, saying, Neither enter thou into the city, nor speak to any in the city.

(27)And Jesus and his disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and on the road he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am? (28)And they answered, John the Baptist: others say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. (29)And he said unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou art the Messiah. (30)And he strictly enjoined them, that they should tell no man of this.

(31)And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be slain, and after three days rise again. (32)And he spake this saying openly. And Peter taking him aside, began to remonstrate with him. (33)But he turned himself around, and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou dost not relish the things which are of God, but those that are of men.

(34)Then calling to him the multitude, with his disciples, he said to them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (35)For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it. (36)For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul? (37)Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (38)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, before this adulterous and sinful generation; of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.

CHAP. IX.

AND he said unto them, I tell you of a certainty, that there are some standing here who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom of God come with power.

(2)And six days after Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John, only, and carrieth them up with him into an exceeding high mountain in great privacy; and was transfigured before them. (3)His garments became glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon earth can whiten. (4)And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they were conversing with Jesus. (5)Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (6)For he knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted. (7)And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (8)And instantly looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only. (9)And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the Son of man should have arisen from the dead. (10)And they caught at that word, considering among themselves what this rising from the dead could mean.

(11)And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first? (12)Then he answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the Son of man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with contempt. (13)But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.

(14)And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with them. (15)And immediately all the multitude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming to him, saluted him. (16)And he asked the scribes, What are ye disputing about among yourselves? (17)And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit; (18)and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were unable. (19)Then addressing him, he said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me. (20)And they brought him unto him. And seeing him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth. (21)And he asked his father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his infancy. (22)And often it hath cast him into the fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have compassion upon us, and help us. (23)Then said Jesus unto him, This _is the point_: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. (24)And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! (25)Then Jesus, seeing that the multitude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter into him no more. (26)And screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. (27)But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and he arose. (28)And when he was come into the house, the disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out? (29)And he said to them, this kind can be driven out by nothing but prayer and fasting.

(30)And going from thence, they passed through Galilee: and he would not have any person know it. (31)For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise again. (32)But they understood not the meaning of that declaration, and were afraid to ask him.

(33)And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked them, What was the subject of your dispute among yourselves on the road? (34)But they held their peace. For they had been disputing with each other on the road, which was the greatest. (35)And when he was seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all. (36)And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, (37)Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.

(38)Then John addressed him, saying, Master, we saw a person in thy name casting out devils, who followeth us not: and we forbad him, because he did not follow us. (39)Then said Jesus, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall perform a miracle in my name, who will be able presently after to speak evil of me. (40)For he that is not against us, is for us. (41)For whosoever shall give you even a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (42)And whosoever shall give occasion of offence to one of these little ones who believe in me, it were desirable for him rather that a milstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea. (43)And if thy hand cause thee to offend, cut it off: it were better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having both hands to go into hell, into the fire that never will be quenched: (44)where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. (45)And if thy foot cause thee to offend, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life halting, than having both feet to be cast into hell, into the fire which never can be quenched: (46)where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. (47)And if thine eye cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into the fire of hell: (48)where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. (49)For every one shall be salted with fire, and every victim shall be sprinkled with salt. (50)Salt is good: but if the salt become insipid, with what will you season it? have salt in yourselves, and live in peace with each other.

CHAP. X.

AND arising, he went from thence into the coasts of Judea, through the country on the other side of the Jordan; and again the multitudes came together unto him; and as his custom was, he again taught them. (2)And the Pharisees coming to him, put a question to him, Is it lawful for a husband to put away his wife? tempting him. (3)He answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? (4)They said, Moses permitted to write a bill of divorce, and to put her away. (5)Then Jesus answering said unto them, For the hardness of your hearts he wrote you that ordinance. (6)But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female; (7)and said, For this cause shall a man forsake father and mother, and shall adhere to his wife; (8)and they two shall be one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh. (9)What therefore God hath yoked together, let no man separate. (10)And in the house the disciples again asked him of this matter. (11)And he said unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her: (12)and if a wife put away her husband, and marrieth another, she committeth adultery.

(13)And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: but his disciples rebuked those who brought them. (14)But when Jesus saw it, he felt indignation, and said to them, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (15)Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in nowise enter into it. (16)And he took them in his arms, and laying his hand upon them, gave them his benediction.

(17)And as he went out to the road, a person ran to him, and kneeling down, asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (18)Then said Jesus unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, even God. (19)Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not murder; Do not steal; Do not bear false witness; Honour thy father and mother. (20)Then he replying, said, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth. (21)Then Jesus looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing thou art defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy cross, and follow me. (22)And groaning over this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had many estates. (23)And Jesus looking round, said to his disciples, How difficultly shall they who have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (24)Then his disciples were astonished at these words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! (25)It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. (26)And they were exceedingly amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? (27)And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

(28)And Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. (29)Then Jesus in reply said, Verily I say unto you, there is no man who hath left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake and the Gospel's, (30)who shall not receive an hundred-fold more now, at this very time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecution, and in the world to come life everlasting. (31)But many first, will be last; and the last, first.

(32)And they were on the road going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was advancing before them: and they were astonished; and followed him full of fear. And again taking the twelve aside, he began to tell them what things were about to befall him: (33)For, lo! said he, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the scribes; and they will condemn him to death, and will deliver him to the Gentiles: (34)and they will insult him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

(35)And James and John the sons of Zebedee came to him, saying, Master, we desire that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we request. (36)He said unto them, What will ye that I should do for you? (37)They say unto him, Grant us to sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy glory. (38)Then Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup which I drink? and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised? (39)And they said unto him, We are able. Then said Jesus unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup of which I drink; and be baptised with the baptism with which I am baptised: (40)but to sit on my right-hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but to those for whom it is prepared. (41)And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant against James and John. (42)But Jesus called them, and said to them, Ye know that they who appear to rule over the Gentiles, lord it over them; and their great men exercise dominion over them. (43)But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant: (44)and whosoever will be first, let him be the servant of all. (45)For the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to be a servant, and to give his life a ransom for many.

(46)And they came to Jericho. And as he was going out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great multitude, Bartimeus, the blind, the son of Timeus, sat by the road-side begging: (47)and hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he began to cry out, and say, O Son of David, Jesus, have mercy on me! (48)And many chid him, that he should be silent: but he cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! (49)And Jesus stood still, and ordered him to be called: and they call the blind man, saying to him, Cheer up, arise; he calleth thee. (50)Then casting off his cloak, he arose, and came to Jesus. (51)And Jesus addressing him, said, What dost thou wish that I should do for thee? And the blind man said to him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight! (52)Then said Jesus unto him, Go thy way: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received sight, and followed Jesus in the road.

CHAP. XI.