The parable of the sower. CHAP. VIII. anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

49 And they that sat at meat with him, began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

CHAP. VIII.

AND it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

Christ rebukes the winds. 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

16¶ No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known, and come abroad.

18 Take heed therefore how ye hear for whosoever hath, to him shall be given;

and whosoever hath not, from him shall be

taken even that which he seemeth to have.

19 ¶ Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

20 And it was told him by certain, which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

21 And he answered and said unto them, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza, He- My mother and my brethren are these rod's steward, and Susanna, and many which hear the word of God, and do it. others, which ministered unto him of their 22 Now it came to pass on a certain substance. day, that he went into a ship with his dis4¶ And when much people were gather-ciples: and he said unto them, Let us go ed together, and were come to him out of over unto the other side of the lake. And every city, he spake by a parable: they launched forth.

5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way-side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

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23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.

24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind, and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

8 And other fell on good ground, and 25 And he said unto them, Where is sprang up, and bare fruit an hundred-fold. your faith? And they being afraid, wonAnd when he had said these things, he dered, saying one to another, What mancried, He that hath ears to hear, let him ner of man is this! for he commandeth hear. even the winds and water, and they obey

9 And his disciples asked him, saying, him. What might this parable be?

26 And they arrived at the country 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to of the Gadarenes, which is over against know the mysteries of the kingdom of Galilee. God: but to others in parables; that seeing 27 And when he went forth to land, they might not see, and hearing they might there met him out of the city a certain not understand. man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

11 ¶ Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

12 Those by the way-side, are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall

away.

14 And that which fell among thorns, are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee torment me not.

29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him, and he was kept bound with chains, and in fetters: and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)

30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: be cause many devils were entered into him.

Christ heals the bloody issue.

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He sends out his apostles. 31 And they besought him, that he him before all the people for what cause she would not command them to go out into had touched him, and how she was healed the deep. immediately.

32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

49 ¶ While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead: trouble not the Master.

50 But when Jesus heard it, he answer

34 When they that fed them saw what ed him, saying, Fear not believe only, was done, they fled, and went and told it and she shall be made whole. in the city and in the country.

35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind and they were afraid.

36 They also which saw it, told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.

37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about, besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear. And he went up into the ship, and returned back again.

51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.,

52 And all wept and bewailed her but he said, Weep not: she is not dead, but sleepeth.

53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise.

55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

38 Now the man out of whom the devils 56 And her parents were astonished: were departed, besought him that he might but he charged them that they should tell be with him. But Jesus sent him away, no man what was done. saying,

39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee.

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CHAP. IX.

HEN he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and

And he went his way and published authority over all devils, and to cure disthroughout the whole city, how great eases. things Jesus had done unto him.

2 And he sent them to preach the king

40 And it came to pass, that when Je-dom of God, and to heal the sick. sus was returned, the people gladly re- 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing ceived him for they were all waiting for for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, him. neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

41 ¶ And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:

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42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a-dying. But as he went, the people thronged him.

43 ¶ And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,

44 Came behind him and touched the border of his garment and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

7¶ Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because it was said of some, That John was risen from the dead;

8 And of some, That Elias had appear45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? ed; and of others, That one of the old When all denied, Peter, and they that were prophets was risen again.

with him, said, Master, the multitude 9 And Herod said, John have I beheadthrong thee, and press thee, and sayest ed: but who is this of whom I hear such thou, Who touched me? things? And he desired to see him. 46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath 10 And the apostles, when they were touched me for I perceive that virtue is returned, told him all that they had done. gone out of me. And he took them, and went aside private47 And when the woman saw that she ly into a desert place, belonging to the city was not hid, she came trembling, and fall- called Bethsaida.

ing down before him, she declared unto 11 And the people, when they knew it,

Christ foretells his passion. CHAP. IX. followed him and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. 12 ¶ And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it 13 But he said unto them, Give ye them is good for us to be here: and let us make to eat. And they said, We have no more three tabernacles; one for thee, and one but five loaves and two fishes; except we for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing should go and buy meat for all this people. what he said. 14 (For they were about five thousand men.) And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down.

16 Then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those. things which they had seen.

37¶And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him; 38 And behold, a man of the company and he asked them, saying, Whom say the cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee people that I am? look upon my son: for he is mine only

19 They answering, said, John the Bap-child.. tist; but some say, Elias; and others say, 39 And lo, a spirit taketh him, and he That one of the old prophets is risen again. suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that he foameth again, and bruising him, that I am? Peter answering, said, (The hardly departeth from him. 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast

Christ of God.

21 And he straitly charged them, and him out, and they could not. commanded them to tell no man that thing, 41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer and perverse generation, how long shall I many things, and be rejected of the elders, be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy and chief priests, and scribes, and be slain, son hither. and be raised the third day.

42 And as he was yet a coming, the de23 ¶ And he said to them all, If any man vil threw him down, and tare him. And will come after me, let him deny himself, Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healand take up his cross daily, and follow me. ed the child, and delivered him again to 24 For whosoever will save his life, shall his father. lose it but whosoever will lose his life for 43 And they were all amazed at the my sake, the same shall save it. mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here which shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God.

28 ¶ And it came to pass, about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, and John, and James, and went up into a moun-tain to pray.

29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

30 And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

47 And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

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to work miracles. 49 And John answered and said, Mas- and drinking such things as they give: for ter, we saw one casting out devils in thy the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not name; and we forbade him, because he from house to house.

followeth not with us.

50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us, is for us. 51 ¶ And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

52 And sent messengers before his face and they went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

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8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are 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 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

11 Even the very dust of your city which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom than for that city.

54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias 13 Wo unto thee, Chorazin! wo unto did? thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which and said, Ye know not what manner of have been done in you, they had a great spirit ye are of. while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

57¶ And it came to pass, that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father,

60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.

15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust 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 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the 61 And another also said, Lord, I will power of the enemy: and nothing shall by follow thee; but let me first go bid them any means hurt you.

farewell which are at home at my house. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man that the spirits are subject unto you; but having put his hand to the plough, and rather rejoice, because your names are writlooking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. ten in heaven.

CHAP. X.

21 ¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit,

AFTER these things, the Lord appoint- and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of

ed other seventy also, and sent them heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these two and two before his face into every city, things from the wise and prudent, and hast and place, whither he himself would come. revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; 2 Therefore said he unto them, The for so it seemed good in thy sight. harvest truly is great, but the labourers are 22 All things are delivered to me of my few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the har- Father: and no man knoweth who the Son vest, that he would send forth labourers into is, but the Father; (and who the Father is, his harvest. but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

5 And into whatsoever 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: if not, it shall turn to you again.

7 And in the same house remain, eating

23 ¶ And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.

24 For I tell you, That many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

25 ¶ And behold, a certain lawyer stood

CHAP. XI.

33 But a certain Samaritan, as he jour-be given you; seek, and ye shall find; neyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

35 And on the morrow, when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them him a serpent? to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him: and whatsoever thou spendest more, him a scorpion? when I come again, I will repay thee.

13 If ye then, being evil, know how to 36 Which now of these three, thinkest give good gifts unto your children: how thou, was neighbour unto him that fell much more shall your heavenly Father among the thieves? give the Holy Spirit to them that ask,

37 And he said, He that shewed mercy him? on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go,

40 But Martha was cumbered about much 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, unto them, Every kingdom divided against dost thou not care that my sister hath left itself is brought to desolation; and a house me to serve alone? bid her therefore that divided against a house falleth. she help me.