# Bible

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The sun<WH8121> and moon<WH3394> stood still<WH5975> in their habitation<WH2073>: at the light<WH216> of thine arrows<WH2671> they went<WH1980>, and at the shining<WH5051> of thy glittering<WH1300> spear<WH2595>. / at the light…: or, thine arrows walked in the light


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Thou didst march through<WH6805> the land<WH776> in indignation<WH2195>, thou didst thresh<WH1758> the heathen<WH1471> in anger<WH639>.


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Thou wentest forth<WH3318> for the salvation<WH3468> of thy people<WH5971>, even for salvation<WH3468> with thine anointed<WH4899>; thou woundedst<WH4272> the head<WH7218> out of the house<WH1004> of the wicked<WH7563>, by discovering<WH6168> the foundation<WH3247> unto the neck<WH6677>. Selah<WH5542>. / by…: Heb. making naked


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Thou didst strike through<WH5344> with his staves<WH4294> the head<WH7218> of his villages<WH6518>: they came out as a whirlwind<WH5590> to scatter<WH6327> me: their rejoicing<WH5951> was as to devour<WH398> the poor<WH6041> secretly<WH4565>. / came…: Heb. were tempestuous


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Thou didst walk<WH1869> through the sea<WH3220> with thine horses<WH5483>, through the heap<WH2563> of great<WH7227> waters<WH4325>. / heap: or, mud


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When I heard<WH8085>, my belly<WH990> trembled<WH7264>; my lips<WH8193> quivered<WH6750> at the voice<WH6963>: rottenness<WH7538> entered<WH935> into my bones<WH6106>, and I trembled<WH7264> in myself, that I might rest<WH5117> in the day<WH3117> of trouble<WH6869>: when he cometh up<WH5927> unto the people<WH5971>, he will invade them with his troops<WH1464>. / invade…: or, cut them in pieces


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Although the fig tree<WH8384> shall not blossom<WH6524>, neither shall fruit<WH2981> be in the vines<WH1612>; the labour<WH4639> of the olive<WH2132> shall fail<WH3584>, and the fields<WH7709> shall yield<WH6213> no meat<WH400>; the flock<WH6629> shall be cut off<WH1504> from the fold<WH4356>, and there shall be no herd<WH1241> in the stalls<WH7517>: / fail: Heb. lie


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Yet I will rejoice<WH5937> in the LORD<WH3068>, I will joy<WH1523> in the God<WH430> of my salvation<WH3468>.


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The LORD<WH3069> God<WH136> is my strength<WH2428>, and he will make<WH7760> my feet<WH7272> like hinds'<WH355> feet, and he will make me to walk<WH1869> upon mine high places<WH1116>. To the chief singer<WH5329> on my stringed instruments<WH5058>. / stringed…: Heb. Neginoth


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The word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> which came unto Zephaniah<WH6846> the son<WH1121> of Cushi<WH3570>, the son<WH1121> of Gedaliah<WH1436>, the son<WH1121> of Amariah<WH568>, the son<WH1121> of Hizkiah<WH2396>, in the days<WH3117> of Josiah<WH2977> the son<WH1121> of Amon<WH526>, king<WH4428> of Judah<WH3063>.


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I will utterly<WH622> consume<WH5486> all things from off the land<WH6440><WH127>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>. / I will…: Heb. By taking away I will make an end / the land: Heb. the face of the land


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I will consume<WH5486> man<WH120> and beast<WH929>; I will consume<WH5486> the fowls<WH5775> of the heaven<WH8064>, and the fishes<WH1709> of the sea<WH3220>, and the stumblingblocks<WH4384> with the wicked<WH7563>; and I will cut off<WH3772> man<WH120> from off<WH6440> the land<WH127>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>. / stumblingblocks: or, idols


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I will also stretch out<WH5186> mine hand<WH3027> upon Judah<WH3063>, and upon all the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>; and I will cut off<WH3772> the remnant<WH7605> of Baal<WH1168> from this place<WH4725>, and the name<WH8034> of the Chemarims<WH3649> with the priests<WH3548>;


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And them that worship<WH7812> the host<WH6635> of heaven<WH8064> upon the housetops<WH1406>; and them that worship<WH7812> and that swear<WH7650> by the LORD<WH3068>, and that swear<WH7650> by Malcham<WH4428>; / by the…: or, to the LORD


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And them that are turned back<WH5472> from<WH310> the LORD<WH3068>; and those that have not sought<WH1245> the LORD<WH3068>, nor enquired<WH1875> for him.


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Hold thy peace<WH2013> at the presence<WH6440> of the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069>: for the day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068> is at hand<WH7138>: for the LORD<WH3068> hath prepared<WH3559> a sacrifice<WH2077>, he hath bid<WH6942> his guests<WH7121>. / bid: Heb. sanctified, or, prepared


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And it shall come to pass in the day<WH3117> of the LORD'S<WH3068> sacrifice<WH2077>, that I will punish<WH6485> the princes<WH8269>, and the king's<WH4428> children<WH1121>, and all such as are clothed<WH3847> with strange<WH5237> apparel<WH4403>. / punish: Heb. visit upon


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In the same day<WH3117> also will I punish<WH6485> all those that leap<WH1801> on the threshold<WH4670>, which fill<WH4390> their masters'<WH113> houses<WH1004> with violence<WH2555> and deceit<WH4820>.


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And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, that there shall be the noise<WH6963> of a cry<WH6818> from the fish<WH1709> gate<WH8179>, and an howling<WH3215> from the second<WH4932>, and a great<WH1419> crashing<WH7667> from the hills<WH1389>.


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Howl<WH3213>, ye inhabitants<WH3427> of Maktesh<WH4389>, for all the merchant<WH3667> people<WH5971> are cut down<WH1820>; all they that bear<WH5187> silver<WH3701> are cut off<WH3772>.


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And it shall come to pass at that time<WH6256>, that I will search<WH2664> Jerusalem<WH3389> with candles<WH5216>, and punish<WH6485> the men<WH582> that are settled<WH7087> on their lees<WH8105>: that say<WH559> in their heart<WH3824>, The LORD<WH3068> will not do good<WH3190>, neither will he do evil<WH7489>. / settled: Heb. curded, or, thickened


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Therefore their goods<WH2428> shall become a booty<WH4933>, and their houses<WH1004> a desolation<WH8077>: they shall also build<WH1129> houses<WH1004>, but not inhabit<WH3427> them; and they shall plant<WH5193> vineyards<WH3754>, but not drink<WH8354> the wine<WH3196> thereof.


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The great<WH1419> day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068> is near<WH7138>, it is near<WH7138>, and hasteth<WH4118> greatly<WH3966>, even the voice<WH6963> of the day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068>: the mighty man<WH1368> shall cry<WH6873> there bitterly<WH4751>.


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That day<WH3117> is a day<WH3117> of wrath<WH5678>, a day<WH3117> of trouble<WH6869> and distress<WH4691>, a day<WH3117> of wasteness<WH7722> and desolation<WH4875>, a day<WH3117> of darkness<WH2822> and gloominess<WH653>, a day<WH3117> of clouds<WH6051> and thick darkness<WH6205>,


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A day<WH3117> of the trumpet<WH7782> and alarm<WH8643> against the fenced<WH1219> cities<WH5892>, and against the high<WH1364> towers<WH6438>.


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And I will bring distress<WH6887> upon men<WH120>, that they shall walk<WH1980> like blind men<WH5787>, because they have sinned<WH2398> against the LORD<WH3068>: and their blood<WH1818> shall be poured out<WH8210> as dust<WH6083>, and their flesh<WH3894> as the dung<WH1561>.


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Neither their silver<WH3701> nor their gold<WH2091> shall be able<WH3201> to deliver<WH5337> them in the day<WH3117> of the LORD'S<WH3068> wrath<WH5678>; but the whole land<WH776> shall be devoured<WH398> by the fire<WH784> of his jealousy<WH7068>: for he shall make<WH6213> even a speedy<WH926> riddance<WH3617> of all them that dwell<WH3427> in the land<WH776>.


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Gather yourselves together<WH7197>, yea, gather together<WH7197>, O nation<WH1471> not desired<WH3700>; / not…: or, not desirous


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Before the decree<WH2706> bring forth<WH3205>, before the day<WH3117> pass<WH5674> as the chaff<WH4671>, before<WH3808> the fierce<WH2740> anger<WH639> of the LORD<WH3068> come<WH935> upon you, before the day<WH3117> of the LORD'S<WH3068> anger<WH639> come<WH935> upon you.


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Seek<WH1245> ye the LORD<WH3068>, all ye meek<WH6035> of the earth<WH776>, which have wrought<WH6466> his judgment<WH4941>; seek<WH1245> righteousness<WH6664>, seek<WH1245> meekness<WH6038>: it may be<WH194> ye shall be hid<WH5641> in the day<WH3117> of the LORD'S<WH3068> anger<WH639>.


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For Gaza<WH5804> shall be forsaken<WH5800>, and Ashkelon<WH831> a desolation<WH8077>: they shall drive out<WH1644> Ashdod<WH795> at the noon day<WH6672>, and Ekron<WH6138> shall be rooted up<WH6131>.


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Woe<WH1945> unto the inhabitants<WH3427> of the sea<WH3220> coast<WH2256>, the nation<WH1471> of the Cherethites<WH3774>! the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> is against you; O Canaan<WH3667>, the land<WH776> of the Philistines<WH6430>, I will even destroy<WH6> thee, that there shall be no inhabitant<WH3427>.


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And the sea<WH3220> coast<WH2256> shall be dwellings<WH5116> and cottages<WH3741> for shepherds<WH7462>, and folds<WH1448> for flocks<WH6629>.


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And the coast<WH2256> shall be for the remnant<WH7611> of the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>; they shall feed<WH7462> thereupon: in the houses<WH1004> of Ashkelon<WH831> shall they lie down<WH7257> in the evening<WH6153>: for the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430> shall visit<WH6485> them, and turn away<WH7725> their captivity<WH7622><WH7622>. / for the LORD: or, when, etc


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I have heard<WH8085> the reproach<WH2781> of Moab<WH4124>, and the revilings<WH1421> of the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983>, whereby they have reproached<WH2778> my people<WH5971>, and magnified<WH1431> themselves against their border<WH1366>.


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Therefore as I live<WH2416>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, the God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, Surely Moab<WH4124> shall be as Sodom<WH5467>, and the children<WH1121> of Ammon<WH5983> as Gomorrah<WH6017>, even the breeding<WH4476> of nettles<WH2738>, and saltpits<WH4379><WH4417>, and a perpetual<WH5704><WH5769> desolation<WH8077>: the residue<WH7611> of my people<WH5971> shall spoil<WH962> them, and the remnant<WH3499> of my people<WH1471> shall possess<WH5157> them.


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This shall they have for their pride<WH1347>, because they have reproached<WH2778> and magnified<WH1431> themselves against the people<WH5971> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


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The LORD<WH3068> will be terrible<WH3372> unto them: for he will famish<WH7329> all the gods<WH430> of the earth<WH776>; and men shall worship<WH7812> him, every one<WH376> from his place<WH4725>, even all the isles<WH339> of the heathen<WH1471>. / famish: Heb. make lean


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And he will stretch out<WH5186> his hand<WH3027> against the north<WH6828>, and destroy<WH6> Assyria<WH804>; and will make<WH7760> Nineveh<WH5210> a desolation<WH8077>, and dry<WH6723> like a wilderness<WH4057>.


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And flocks<WH5739> shall lie down<WH7257> in the midst<WH8432> of her, all the beasts<WH2416> of the nations<WH1471>: both the cormorant<WH6893> and the bittern<WH7090> shall lodge<WH3885> in the upper lintels<WH3730> of it; their voice<WH6963> shall sing<WH7891> in the windows<WH2474>; desolation<WH2721> shall be in the thresholds<WH5592>: for he shall uncover<WH6168> the cedar work<WH731>. / cormorant: or, pelican / upper…: or, knops, or, chapiters / for…: or, when he hath uncovered


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This is the rejoicing<WH5947> city<WH5892> that dwelt<WH3427> carelessly<WH983>, that said<WH559> in her heart<WH3824>, I am, and there is none beside<WH657> me: how is she become a desolation<WH8047>, a place for beasts<WH2416> to lie down in<WH4769>! every one that passeth by<WH5674> her shall hiss<WH8319>, and wag<WH5128> his hand<WH3027>.


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Woe<WH1945> to her that is filthy<WH4754> and polluted<WH1351>, to the oppressing<WH3238> city<WH5892>! / her…: or, gluttonous: Heb. craw


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She obeyed<WH8085> not the voice<WH6963>; she received<WH3947> not correction<WH4148>; she trusted<WH982> not in the LORD<WH3068>; she drew not near<WH7126> to her God<WH430>. / correction: or, instruction


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Her princes<WH8269> within<WH7130> her are roaring<WH7580> lions<WH738>; her judges<WH8199> are evening<WH6153> wolves<WH2061>; they gnaw not the bones<WH1633> till the morrow<WH1242>.


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Her prophets<WH5030> are light<WH6348> and treacherous<WH900> persons<WH582>: her priests<WH3548> have polluted<WH2490> the sanctuary<WH6944>, they have done violence<WH2554> to the law<WH8451>.


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The just<WH6662> LORD<WH3068> is in the midst<WH7130> thereof; he will not do<WH6213> iniquity<WH5766>: every<WH1242> morning<WH1242> doth he bring<WH5414> his judgment<WH4941> to light<WH216>, he faileth<WH5737> not; but the unjust<WH5767> knoweth<WH3045> no shame<WH1322>. / every…: Heb. morning by morning


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I have cut off<WH3772> the nations<WH1471>: their towers<WH6438> are desolate<WH8074>; I made their streets<WH2351> waste<WH2717>, that none passeth by<WH5674>: their cities<WH5892> are destroyed<WH6658>, so that there is no man<WH376>, that there is none inhabitant<WH3427>. / towers: or, corners


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I said<WH559>, Surely thou wilt fear<WH3372> me, thou wilt receive<WH3947> instruction<WH4148>; so their dwelling<WH4583> should not be cut off<WH3772>, howsoever<WH834><WH3605> I punished<WH6485> them: but<WH403> they rose early<WH7925>, and corrupted<WH7843> all their doings<WH5949>.


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Therefore wait<WH2442> ye upon me, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, until the day<WH3117> that I rise up<WH6965> to the prey<WH5706>: for my determination<WH4941> is to gather<WH622> the nations<WH1471>, that I may assemble<WH6908> the kingdoms<WH4467>, to pour<WH8210> upon them mine indignation<WH2195>, even all my fierce<WH2740> anger<WH639>: for all the earth<WH776> shall be devoured<WH398> with the fire<WH784> of my jealousy<WH7068>.


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For then will I turn<WH2015> to the people<WH5971> a pure<WH1305> language<WH8193>, that they may all call<WH7121> upon the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>, to serve<WH5647> him with one<WH259> consent<WH7926>. / language: Heb. lip / consent: Heb. shoulder


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From beyond<WH5676> the rivers<WH5104> of Ethiopia<WH3568> my suppliants<WH6282>, even the daughter<WH1323> of my dispersed<WH6327>, shall bring<WH2986> mine offering<WH4503>.


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In that day<WH3117> shalt thou not be ashamed<WH954> for all thy doings<WH5949>, wherein thou hast transgressed<WH6586> against me: for then I will take away<WH5493> out of the midst<WH7130> of thee them that rejoice<WH5947> in thy pride<WH1346>, and thou shalt no more<WH3254> be haughty<WH1361> because of my holy<WH6944> mountain<WH2022>. / because…: Heb. in my holy


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I will also leave<WH7604> in the midst<WH7130> of thee an afflicted<WH6041> and poor<WH1800> people<WH5971>, and they shall trust<WH2620> in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>.


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The remnant<WH7611> of Israel<WH3478> shall not do<WH6213> iniquity<WH5766>, nor speak<WH1696> lies<WH3577>; neither shall a deceitful<WH8649> tongue<WH3956> be found<WH4672> in their mouth<WH6310>: for they shall feed<WH7462> and lie down<WH7257>, and none shall make them afraid<WH2729>.


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Sing<WH7442>, O daughter<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>; shout<WH7321>, O Israel<WH3478>; be glad<WH8055> and rejoice<WH5937> with all the heart<WH3820>, O daughter<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>.


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The LORD<WH3068> hath taken away<WH5493> thy judgments<WH4941>, he hath cast out<WH6437> thine enemy<WH341>: the king<WH4428> of Israel<WH3478>, even the LORD<WH3068>, is in the midst<WH7130> of thee: thou shalt not see<WH7200> evil<WH7451> any more.


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In that day<WH3117> it shall be said<WH559> to Jerusalem<WH3389>, Fear<WH3372> thou not: and to Zion<WH6726>, Let not thine hands<WH3027> be slack<WH7503>. / slack: or, faint


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The LORD<WH3068> thy God<WH430> in the midst<WH7130> of thee is mighty<WH1368>; he will save<WH3467>, he will rejoice<WH7797> over thee with joy<WH8057>; he will rest<WH2790> in his love<WH160>, he will joy<WH1523> over thee with singing<WH7440>. / rest: Heb. be silent


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I will gather<WH622> them that are sorrowful<WH3013> for the solemn assembly<WH4150>, who are of thee, to whom the reproach<WH2781> of it was a burden<WH4864>. / reproach…: Heb. the burden upon it was reproach


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Behold, at that time<WH6256> I will undo<WH6213> all that afflict<WH6031> thee: and I will save<WH3467> her that halteth<WH6760>, and gather<WH6908> her that was driven out<WH5080>; and I will get<WH7760> them praise<WH8416> and fame<WH8034> in every land<WH776> where they have been put to shame<WH1322>. / get…: Heb. set them for a praise / where…: Heb. of their shame


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At that time<WH6256> will I bring<WH935> you again, even in the time<WH6256> that I gather<WH6908> you: for I will make<WH5414> you a name<WH8034> and a praise<WH8416> among all people<WH5971> of the earth<WH776>, when I turn back<WH7725> your captivity<WH7622> before your eyes<WH5869>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>.


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In the second<WH8147> year<WH8141> of Darius<WH1867> the king<WH4428>, in the sixth<WH8345> month<WH2320>, in the first<WH259> day<WH3117> of the month<WH2320>, came the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> by<WH3027> Haggai<WH2292> the prophet<WH5030> unto Zerubbabel<WH2216> the son<WH1121> of Shealtiel<WH7597>, governor<WH6346> of Judah<WH3063>, and to Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Josedech<WH3087>, the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>, saying<WH559>, / by: Heb. by the hand of / governor: or, captain


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Thus speaketh<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, saying<WH559>, This people<WH5971> say<WH559>, The time<WH6256> is not come<WH935>, the time<WH6256> that the LORD'S<WH3068> house<WH1004> should be built<WH1129>.


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Then came the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> by<WH3027> Haggai<WH2292> the prophet<WH5030>, saying<WH559>,


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Is it time<WH6256> for you, O ye, to dwell<WH3427> in your cieled<WH5603> houses<WH1004>, and this house<WH1004> lie waste<WH2720>?


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Now therefore thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Consider<WH7760><WH3824> your ways<WH1870>. / Consider…: Heb. Set your heart on your ways


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Ye have sown<WH2232> much<WH7235>, and bring<WH935> in little<WH4592>; ye eat<WH398>, but ye have not enough<WH7654>; ye drink<WH8354>, but ye are not filled with drink<WH7937>; ye clothe<WH3847> you, but there is none warm<WH2527>; and he that earneth wages<WH7936> earneth wages<WH7936> to put it into a bag<WH6872> with holes<WH5344>. / with holes: Heb. pierced through


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Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Consider<WH7760><WH3824> your ways<WH1870>. / Consider…: Heb. Set your heart on your ways


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Go up<WH5927> to the mountain<WH2022>, and bring<WH935> wood<WH6086>, and build<WH1129> the house<WH1004>; and I will take pleasure<WH7521> in it, and I will be glorified<WH3513>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>.


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Ye looked<WH6437> for much<WH7235>, and, lo, it came to little<WH4592>; and when ye brought<WH935> it home<WH1004>, I did blow<WH5301> upon it. Why? saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. Because<WH3282> of mine house<WH1004> that is waste<WH2720>, and ye run<WH7323> every man<WH376> unto his own house<WH1004>. / blow…: or, blow it away


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Therefore the heaven<WH8064> over you is stayed<WH3607> from dew<WH2919>, and the earth<WH776> is stayed<WH3607> from her fruit<WH2981>.


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And I called<WH7121> for a drought<WH2721> upon the land<WH776>, and upon the mountains<WH2022>, and upon the corn<WH1715>, and upon the new wine<WH8492>, and upon the oil<WH3323>, and upon that which the ground<WH127> bringeth forth<WH3318>, and upon men<WH120>, and upon cattle<WH929>, and upon all the labour<WH3018> of the hands<WH3709>.


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Then Zerubbabel<WH2216> the son<WH1121> of Shealtiel<WH7597>, and Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Josedech<WH3087>, the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>, with all the remnant<WH7611> of the people<WH5971>, obeyed<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430>, and the words<WH1697> of Haggai<WH2292> the prophet<WH5030>, as the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430> had sent<WH7971> him, and the people<WH5971> did fear<WH3372> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>.


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Then spake<WH559> Haggai<WH2292> the LORD'S<WH3068> messenger<WH4397> in the LORD'S<WH3068> message<WH4400> unto the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>, I am with you, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


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And the LORD<WH3068> stirred up<WH5782> the spirit<WH7307> of Zerubbabel<WH2216> the son<WH1121> of Shealtiel<WH7597>, governor<WH6346> of Judah<WH3063>, and the spirit<WH7307> of Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Josedech<WH3087>, the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>, and the spirit<WH7307> of all the remnant<WH7611> of the people<WH5971>; and they came<WH935> and did<WH6213> work<WH4399> in the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, their God<WH430>,


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In the four<WH702> and twentieth<WH6242> day<WH3117> of the sixth<WH8345> month<WH2320>, in the second<WH8147> year<WH8141> of Darius<WH1867> the king<WH4428>.


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In the seventh<WH7637> month, in the one<WH259> and twentieth<WH6242> day of the month<WH2320>, came the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> by<WH3027> the prophet<WH5030> Haggai<WH2292>, saying<WH559>, / by: Heb. by the hand of


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Speak<WH559> now to Zerubbabel<WH2216> the son<WH1121> of Shealtiel<WH7597>, governor<WH6346> of Judah<WH3063>, and to Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Josedech<WH3087>, the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>, and to the residue<WH7611> of the people<WH5971>, saying<WH559>,


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Who is left<WH7604> among you that saw<WH7200> this house<WH1004> in her first<WH7223> glory<WH3519>? and how do ye see<WH7200> it now? is it not in your eyes<WH5869> in comparison<WH3644> of it as nothing?


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Yet now be strong<WH2388>, O Zerubbabel<WH2216>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>; and be strong<WH2388>, O Joshua<WH3091>, son<WH1121> of Josedech<WH3087>, the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>; and be strong<WH2388>, all ye people<WH5971> of the land<WH776>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, and work<WH6213>: for I am with you, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>:


btext:
According to the word<WH1697> that I covenanted<WH3772> with you when ye came<WH3318> out of Egypt<WH4714>, so my spirit<WH7307> remaineth<WH5975> among<WH8432> you: fear<WH3372> ye not.


btext:
For thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Yet once<WH259>, it is a little while<WH4592>, and I will shake<WH7493> the heavens<WH8064>, and the earth<WH776>, and the sea<WH3220>, and the dry<WH2724> land;


btext:
And I will shake<WH7493> all nations<WH1471>, and the desire<WH2532> of all nations<WH1471> shall come<WH935>: and I will fill<WH4390> this house<WH1004> with glory<WH3519>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
The silver<WH3701> is mine, and the gold<WH2091> is mine, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
The glory<WH3519> of this latter<WH314> house<WH1004> shall be greater than<WH1419> of the former<WH7223>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>: and in this place<WH4725> will I give<WH5414> peace<WH7965>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
In the four<WH702> and twentieth<WH6242> day of the ninth<WH8671> month, in the second<WH8147> year<WH8141> of Darius<WH1867>, came the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> by<WH3027> Haggai<WH2292> the prophet<WH5030>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Ask<WH7592> now the priests<WH3548> concerning the law<WH8451>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
If one<WH376> bear<WH5375> holy<WH6944> flesh<WH1320> in the skirt<WH3671> of his garment<WH899>, and with his skirt<WH3671> do touch<WH5060> bread<WH3899>, or pottage<WH5138>, or wine<WH3196>, or oil<WH8081>, or any meat<WH3978>, shall it be holy<WH6942>? And the priests<WH3548> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, No.


btext:
Then said<WH559> Haggai<WH2292>, If one that is unclean<WH2931> by a dead body<WH5315> touch<WH5060> any of these, shall it be unclean<WH2930>? And the priests<WH3548> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, It shall be unclean<WH2930>.


btext:
Then answered<WH6030> Haggai<WH2292>, and said<WH559>, So is this people<WH5971>, and so is this nation<WH1471> before<WH6440> me, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>; and so is every work<WH4639> of their hands<WH3027>; and that which they offer<WH7126> there is unclean<WH2931>.


btext:
And now, I pray you, consider<WH7760><WH3824> from this day<WH3117> and upward<WH4605>, from before<WH2962> a stone<WH68> was laid<WH7760> upon a stone<WH68> in the temple<WH1964> of the LORD<WH3068>:


btext:
Since those days were, when one came<WH935> to an heap<WH6194> of twenty<WH6242> measures, there were but ten<WH6235>: when one came<WH935> to the pressfat<WH3342> for to draw out<WH2834> fifty<WH2572> vessels out of the press<WH6333>, there were but twenty<WH6242>.


btext:
I smote<WH5221> you with blasting<WH7711> and with mildew<WH3420> and with hail<WH1259> in all the labours<WH4639> of your hands<WH3027>; yet ye turned not to me, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Consider<WH7760><WH3824> now from this day<WH3117> and upward<WH4605>, from the four<WH702> and twentieth<WH6242> day<WH3117> of the ninth<WH8671> month, even from the day<WH3117> that the foundation<WH3245> of the LORD'S<WH3068> temple<WH1964> was laid, consider<WH7760><WH3824> it.


btext:
Is the seed<WH2233> yet in the barn<WH4035>? yea, as yet the vine<WH1612>, and the fig tree<WH8384>, and the pomegranate<WH7416>, and the olive<WH2132> tree<WH6086>, hath not brought forth<WH5375>: from this day<WH3117> will I bless<WH1288> you.


btext:
And again<WH8145> the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> came unto Haggai<WH2292> in the four<WH702> and twentieth<WH6242> day of the month<WH2320>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
Speak<WH559> to Zerubbabel<WH2216>, governor<WH6346> of Judah<WH3063>, saying<WH559>, I will shake<WH7493> the heavens<WH8064> and the earth<WH776>;


btext:
And I will overthrow<WH2015> the throne<WH3678> of kingdoms<WH4467>, and I will destroy<WH8045> the strength<WH2392> of the kingdoms<WH4467> of the heathen<WH1471>; and I will overthrow<WH2015> the chariots<WH4818>, and those that ride<WH7392> in them; and the horses<WH5483> and their riders<WH7392> shall come down<WH3381>, every one<WH376> by the sword<WH2719> of his brother<WH251>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, will I take<WH3947> thee, O Zerubbabel<WH2216>, my servant<WH5650>, the son<WH1121> of Shealtiel<WH7597>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, and will make<WH7760> thee as a signet<WH2368>: for I have chosen<WH977> thee, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
In the eighth<WH8066> month<WH2320>, in the second<WH8147> year<WH8141> of Darius<WH1867>, came the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> unto Zechariah<WH2148>, the son<WH1121> of Berechiah<WH1296>, the son<WH1121> of Iddo<WH5714> the prophet<WH5030>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> hath been sore<WH7110> displeased<WH7107> with your fathers<WH1>. / sore…: Heb. with displeasure


btext:
Therefore say<WH559> thou unto them, Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Turn<WH7725> ye unto me, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and I will turn<WH7725> unto you, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
Be ye not as your fathers<WH1>, unto whom the former<WH7223> prophets<WH5030> have cried<WH7121>, saying<WH559>, Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Turn<WH7725> ye now from your evil<WH7451> ways<WH1870>, and from your evil<WH7451> doings<WH4611>: but they did not hear<WH8085>, nor hearken<WH7181> unto me, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
But my words<WH1697> and my statutes<WH2706>, which I commanded<WH6680> my servants<WH5650> the prophets<WH5030>, did they not take hold<WH5381> of your fathers<WH1>? and they returned<WH7725> and said<WH559>, Like as the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> thought<WH2161> to do<WH6213> unto us, according to our ways<WH1870>, and according to our doings<WH4611>, so hath he dealt<WH6213> with us. / take…: or, overtake


btext:
Upon the four<WH702> and twentieth<WH6242> day<WH3117> of the eleventh<WH6249><WH6240> month<WH2320>, which is the month<WH2320> Sebat<WH7627>, in the second<WH8147> year<WH8141> of Darius<WH1867>, came the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> unto Zechariah<WH2148>, the son<WH1121> of Berechiah<WH1296>, the son<WH1121> of Iddo<WH5714> the prophet<WH5030>, saying<WH559>,


btext:
I saw<WH7200> by night<WH3915>, and behold a man<WH376> riding<WH7392> upon a red<WH122> horse<WH5483>, and he stood<WH5975> among the myrtle trees<WH1918> that were in the bottom<WH4699>; and behind<WH310> him were there red<WH122> horses<WH5483>, speckled<WH8320>, and white<WH3836>. / speckled: or, bay


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, O my lord<WH113>, what are these? And the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me said<WH559> unto me, I will shew<WH7200> thee what these be.


btext:
And the man<WH376> that stood<WH5975> among the myrtle trees<WH1918> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, These are they whom the LORD<WH3068> hath sent<WH7971> to walk<WH1980> to and fro through the earth<WH776>.


btext:
And they answered<WH6030> the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> that stood<WH5975> among the myrtle trees<WH1918>, and said<WH559>, We have walked to and fro<WH1980> through the earth<WH776>, and, behold, all the earth<WH776> sitteth still<WH3427>, and is at rest<WH8252>.


btext:
Then the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559>, O LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, how long wilt thou not have mercy<WH7355> on Jerusalem<WH3389> and on the cities<WH5892> of Judah<WH3063>, against which thou hast had indignation<WH2194> these threescore and ten<WH7657> years<WH8141>?


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> answered<WH6030> the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me with good<WH2896> words<WH1697> and comfortable<WH5150> words<WH1697>.


btext:
So the angel<WH4397> that communed<WH1696> with me said<WH559> unto me, Cry<WH7121> thou, saying<WH559>, Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; I am jealous<WH7065> for Jerusalem<WH3389> and for Zion<WH6726> with a great<WH1419> jealousy<WH7068>.


btext:
And I am very<WH1419> sore<WH7110> displeased<WH7107> with the heathen<WH1471> that are at ease<WH7600>: for I was but a little<WH4592> displeased<WH7107>, and they helped<WH5826> forward the affliction<WH7451>.


btext:
Therefore thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>; I am returned<WH7725> to Jerusalem<WH3389> with mercies<WH7356>: my house<WH1004> shall be built<WH1129> in it, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and a line<WH6957><WH6961> shall be stretched forth<WH5186> upon Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Cry<WH7121> yet, saying<WH559>, Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; My cities<WH5892> through prosperity<WH2896> shall yet be spread abroad<WH6327>; and the LORD<WH3068> shall yet comfort<WH5162> Zion<WH6726>, and shall yet choose<WH977> Jerusalem<WH3389>. / prosperity: Heb. good


btext:
And I said<WH559> unto the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me, What be these? And he answered<WH559> me, These are the horns<WH7161> which have scattered<WH2219> Judah<WH3063>, Israel<WH3478>, and Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, What come<WH935> these to do<WH6213>? And he spake<WH559>, saying<WH559>, These are the horns<WH7161> which have scattered<WH2219> Judah<WH3063>, so that<WH6310> no man<WH376> did lift up<WH5375> his head<WH7218>: but these are come<WH935> to fray<WH2729> them, to cast out<WH3034> the horns<WH7161> of the Gentiles<WH1471>, which lifted up<WH5375> their horn<WH7161> over the land<WH776> of Judah<WH3063> to scatter<WH2219> it.


btext:
I lifted up<WH5375> mine eyes<WH5869> again, and looked<WH7200>, and behold a man<WH376> with a measuring<WH4060> line<WH2256> in his hand<WH3027>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, Whither goest<WH1980> thou? And he said<WH559> unto me, To measure<WH4058> Jerusalem<WH3389>, to see<WH7200> what<WH4100> is the breadth<WH7341> thereof, and what is the length<WH753> thereof.


btext:
And, behold, the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me went forth<WH3318>, and another<WH312> angel<WH4397> went out<WH3318> to meet<WH7125> him,


btext:
And said<WH559> unto him, Run<WH7323>, speak<WH1696> to this<WH1975> young man<WH5288>, saying<WH559>, Jerusalem<WH3389> shall be inhabited<WH3427> as towns without walls<WH6519> for the multitude<WH7230> of men<WH120> and cattle<WH929> therein<WH8432>:


btext:
For I, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, will be unto her a wall<WH2346> of fire<WH784> round about<WH5439>, and will be the glory<WH3519> in the midst<WH8432> of her.


btext:
Ho<WH1945>, ho<WH1945>, come forth, and flee<WH5127> from the land<WH776> of the north<WH6828>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>: for I have spread you abroad<WH6566> as the four<WH702> winds<WH7307> of the heaven<WH8064>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Deliver<WH4422> thyself, O<WH1945> Zion<WH6726>, that dwellest<WH3427> with the daughter<WH1323> of Babylon<WH894>.


btext:
For thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; After<WH310> the glory<WH3519> hath he sent<WH7971> me unto the nations<WH1471> which spoiled<WH7997> you: for he that toucheth<WH5060> you toucheth<WH5060> the apple<WH892> of his eye<WH5869>.


btext:
For, behold, I will shake<WH5130> mine hand<WH3027> upon them, and they shall be a spoil<WH7998> to their servants<WH5647>: and ye shall know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath sent<WH7971> me.


btext:
Sing<WH7442> and rejoice<WH8055>, O daughter<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>: for, lo, I come<WH935>, and I will dwell<WH7931> in the midst<WH8432> of thee, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And many<WH7227> nations<WH1471> shall be joined<WH3867> to the LORD<WH3068> in that day<WH3117>, and shall be my people<WH5971>: and I will dwell<WH7931> in the midst<WH8432> of thee, and thou shalt know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath sent<WH7971> me unto thee.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall inherit<WH5157> Judah<WH3063> his portion<WH2506> in the holy<WH6944> land<WH127>, and shall choose<WH977> Jerusalem<WH3389> again.


btext:
Be silent<WH2013>, O all flesh<WH1320>, before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>: for he is raised up<WH5782> out of his holy<WH6944> habitation<WH4583>. / his…: Heb. the habitation of his holiness


btext:
And he shewed<WH7200> me Joshua<WH3091> the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548> standing<WH5975> before<WH6440> the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068>, and Satan<WH7854> standing<WH5975> at his right hand<WH3225> to resist<WH7853> him. / Satan: that is, an adversary / to…: Heb. to be his adversary


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto Satan<WH7854>, The LORD<WH3068> rebuke<WH1605> thee, O Satan<WH7854>; even the LORD<WH3068> that hath chosen<WH977> Jerusalem<WH3389> rebuke<WH1605> thee: is not this a brand<WH181> plucked<WH5337> out of the fire<WH784>?


btext:
Now Joshua<WH3091> was clothed<WH3847> with filthy<WH6674> garments<WH899>, and stood<WH5975> before<WH6440> the angel<WH4397>.


btext:
And he answered<WH6030> and spake<WH559> unto those that stood<WH5975> before<WH6440> him, saying<WH559>, Take away<WH5493> the filthy<WH6674> garments<WH899> from him. And unto him he said<WH559>, Behold<WH7200>, I have caused thine iniquity<WH5771> to pass<WH5674> from thee, and I will clothe<WH3847> thee with change of raiment<WH4254>.


btext:
And I said<WH559>, Let them set<WH7760> a fair<WH2889> mitre<WH6797> upon his head<WH7218>. So they set<WH7760> a fair<WH2889> mitre<WH6797> upon his head<WH7218>, and clothed<WH3847> him with garments<WH899>. And the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> stood by<WH5975>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; If thou wilt walk<WH3212> in my ways<WH1870>, and if thou wilt keep<WH8104> my charge<WH4931>, then thou shalt also judge<WH1777> my house<WH1004>, and shalt also keep<WH8104> my courts<WH2691>, and I will give<WH5414> thee places to walk<WH4108> among these that stand by<WH5975>. / charge: or, ordinance / places…: Heb. walks


btext:
Hear<WH8085> now, O Joshua<WH3091> the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>, thou, and thy fellows<WH7453> that sit<WH3427> before<WH6440> thee: for they are men<WH582> wondered at<WH4159>: for, behold, I will bring forth<WH935> my servant<WH5650> the BRANCH<WH6780>. / wondered…: Heb. of wonder, or, sign


btext:
For behold the stone<WH68> that I have laid<WH5414> before<WH6440> Joshua<WH3091>; upon one<WH259> stone<WH68> shall be seven<WH7651> eyes<WH5869>: behold, I will engrave<WH6605> the graving<WH6603> thereof, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and I will remove<WH4185> the iniquity<WH5771> of that land<WH776> in one<WH259> day<WH3117>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, shall ye call<WH7121> every man<WH376> his neighbour<WH7453> under the vine<WH1612> and under the fig tree<WH8384>.


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me came again<WH7725>, and waked<WH5782> me, as a man<WH376> that is wakened<WH5782> out of his sleep<WH8142>,


btext:
And said<WH559> unto me, What seest<WH7200> thou? And I said<WH559>, I have looked<WH7200>, and behold a candlestick<WH4501> all of gold<WH2091>, with a bowl<WH1531> upon the top<WH7218> of it, and his seven<WH7651> lamps<WH5216> thereon, and seven<WH7651> pipes<WH4166> to the seven<WH7651> lamps<WH5216>, which are upon the top<WH7218> thereof: / a bowl: Heb. her bowl / seven pipes…: or, seven several pipes to the lamps


btext:
And two<WH8147> olive trees<WH2132> by it, one<WH259> upon the right<WH3225> side of the bowl<WH1543>, and the other<WH259> upon the left<WH8040> side thereof.


btext:
So I answered<WH6030> and spake<WH559> to the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me, saying<WH559>, What are these, my lord<WH113>?


btext:
Then the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me answered<WH6030> and said<WH559> unto me, Knowest<WH3045> thou not what these be? And I said<WH559>, No, my lord<WH113>.


btext:
Then he answered<WH6030> and spake<WH559> unto me, saying<WH559>, This is the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> unto Zerubbabel<WH2216>, saying<WH559>, Not by might<WH2428>, nor by power<WH3581>, but by my spirit<WH7307>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / might: or, army


btext:
Who art thou, O great<WH1419> mountain<WH2022>? before<WH6440> Zerubbabel<WH2216> thou shalt become a plain<WH4334>: and he shall bring forth<WH3318> the headstone<WH68><WH7222> thereof with shoutings<WH8663>, crying, Grace<WH2580>, grace<WH2580> unto it.


btext:
The hands<WH3027> of Zerubbabel<WH2216> have laid the foundation<WH3245> of this house<WH1004>; his hands<WH3027> shall also finish<WH1214> it; and thou shalt know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath sent<WH7971> me unto you.


btext:
For who hath despised<WH936> the day<WH3117> of small things<WH6996>? for they shall rejoice<WH8055>, and shall see<WH7200> the plummet<WH68><WH913> in the hand<WH3027> of Zerubbabel<WH2216> with those seven<WH7651>; they are the eyes<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, which run to and fro<WH7751> through the whole earth<WH776>. / for they…: or, since the seven eyes of the Lord shall rejoice / plummet: Heb. stone of tin


btext:
Then answered<WH6030> I, and said<WH559> unto him, What are these two<WH8147> olive trees<WH2132> upon the right<WH3225> side of the candlestick<WH4501> and upon the left<WH8040> side thereof?


btext:
And I answered<WH6030> again<WH8145>, and said<WH559> unto him, What be these two<WH8147> olive<WH2132> branches<WH7641> which through<WH3027> the two<WH8147> golden<WH2091> pipes<WH6804> empty<WH7324> the golden<WH2091> oil out of themselves? / through: Heb. by the hand / empty…: or, empty out of themselves oil into the gold / the golden oil: Heb. the gold


btext:
And he answered<WH559> me and said<WH559>, Knowest<WH3045> thou not what these be? And I said<WH559>, No, my lord<WH113>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> he, These are the two<WH8147> anointed<WH3323> ones<WH1121>, that stand<WH5975> by the Lord<WH113> of the whole earth<WH776>. / anointed…: Heb. sons of oil


btext:
Then I turned<WH7725>, and lifted up<WH5375> mine eyes<WH5869>, and looked<WH7200>, and behold a flying<WH5774> roll<WH4039>.


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto me, What seest<WH7200> thou? And I answered<WH559>, I see<WH7200> a flying<WH5774> roll<WH4039>; the length<WH753> thereof is twenty<WH6242> cubits<WH520>, and the breadth<WH7341> thereof ten<WH6235> cubits<WH520>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> he unto me, This is the curse<WH423> that goeth forth<WH3318> over the face<WH6440> of the whole earth<WH776>: for every one that stealeth<WH1589> shall be cut off<WH5352> as on this side according<WH3644> to it; and every one that sweareth<WH7650> shall be cut off<WH5352> as on that side according<WH3644> to it. / every one that stealeth…: or, every one of this people that stealeth holdeth himself guiltless, as it doth


btext:
I will bring it forth<WH3318>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and it shall enter<WH935> into the house<WH1004> of the thief<WH1590>, and into the house<WH1004> of him that sweareth<WH7650> falsely<WH8267> by my name<WH8034>: and it shall remain<WH3885> in the midst<WH8432> of his house<WH1004>, and shall consume<WH3615> it with the timber<WH6086> thereof and the stones<WH68> thereof.


btext:
Then the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me went forth<WH3318>, and said<WH559> unto me, Lift up<WH5375> now thine eyes<WH5869>, and see<WH7200> what is this that goeth forth<WH3318>.


btext:
And I said<WH559>, What is it? And he said<WH559>, This is an ephah<WH374> that goeth forth<WH3318>. He said<WH559> moreover, This is their resemblance<WH5869> through all the earth<WH776>.


btext:
And, behold, there was lifted up<WH5375> a talent<WH3603> of lead<WH5777>: and this is a<WH259> woman<WH802> that sitteth<WH3427> in the midst<WH8432> of the ephah<WH374>. / talent: or, weighty piece


btext:
And he said<WH559>, This is wickedness<WH7564>. And he cast<WH7993> it into the midst<WH8432> of the ephah<WH374>; and he cast<WH7993> the weight<WH68> of lead<WH5777> upon the mouth<WH6310> thereof.


btext:
Then lifted I up<WH5375> mine eyes<WH5869>, and looked<WH7200>, and, behold, there came out<WH3318> two<WH8147> women<WH802>, and the wind<WH7307> was in their wings<WH3671>; for they had<WH2007> wings<WH3671> like the wings<WH3671> of a stork<WH2624>: and they lifted up<WH5375> the ephah<WH374> between the earth<WH776> and the heaven<WH8064>.


btext:
Then said<WH559> I to the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me, Whither do these bear<WH3212> the ephah<WH374>?


btext:
And he said<WH559> unto me, To build<WH1129> it an house<WH1004> in the land<WH776> of Shinar<WH8152>: and it shall be established<WH3559>, and set<WH3240> there upon her own base<WH4369>.


btext:
And I turned<WH7725>, and lifted up<WH5375> mine eyes<WH5869>, and looked<WH7200>, and, behold, there came<WH3318> four<WH702> chariots<WH4818> out<WH3318> from between two<WH8147> mountains<WH2022>; and the mountains<WH2022> were mountains<WH2022> of brass<WH5178>.


btext:
In the first<WH7223> chariot<WH4818> were red<WH122> horses<WH5483>; and in the second<WH8145> chariot<WH4818> black<WH7838> horses<WH5483>;


btext:
And in the third<WH7992> chariot<WH4818> white<WH3836> horses<WH5483>; and in the fourth<WH7243> chariot<WH4818> grisled<WH1261> and bay<WH554> horses<WH5483>. / bay: or, strong


btext:
Then I answered<WH6030> and said<WH559> unto the angel<WH4397> that talked<WH1696> with me, What are these, my lord<WH113>?


btext:
And the angel<WH4397> answered<WH6030> and said<WH559> unto me, These are the four<WH702> spirits<WH7307> of the heavens<WH8064>, which go forth<WH3318> from standing<WH3320> before the Lord<WH113> of all the earth<WH776>. / spirits: or, winds


btext:
The black<WH7838> horses<WH5483> which are therein go forth<WH3318> into the north<WH6828> country<WH776>; and the white<WH3836> go forth<WH3318> after<WH310> them; and the grisled<WH1261> go forth<WH3318> toward the south<WH8486> country<WH776>.


btext:
And the bay<WH554> went forth<WH3318>, and sought<WH1245> to go<WH3212> that they might walk to and fro<WH1980> through the earth<WH776>: and he said<WH559>, Get you hence<WH3212>, walk to and fro<WH1980> through the earth<WH776>. So they walked to and fro<WH1980> through the earth<WH776>.


btext:
Then cried<WH2199> he upon<WH853> me, and spake<WH1696> unto me, saying<WH559>, Behold<WH7200>, these that go<WH3318> toward the north<WH6828> country<WH776> have quieted<WH5117> my spirit<WH7307> in the north<WH6828> country<WH776>.


btext:
Take<WH3947> of them of the captivity<WH1473>, even of Heldai<WH2469>, of Tobijah<WH2900>, and of Jedaiah<WH3048>, which are come<WH935> from Babylon<WH894>, and come<WH935> thou the same day<WH3117>, and go<WH935> into the house<WH1004> of Josiah<WH2977> the son<WH1121> of Zephaniah<WH6846>;


btext:
Then take<WH3947> silver<WH3701> and gold<WH2091>, and make<WH6213> crowns<WH5850>, and set<WH7760> them upon the head<WH7218> of Joshua<WH3091> the son<WH1121> of Josedech<WH3087>, the high<WH1419> priest<WH3548>;


btext:
And speak<WH559> unto him, saying<WH559>, Thus speaketh<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, saying<WH559>, Behold the man<WH376> whose name<WH8034> is The BRANCH<WH6780>; and he shall grow up<WH6779> out of his place, and he shall build<WH1129> the temple<WH1964> of the LORD<WH3068>: / grow…: or, branch up from under him


btext:
Even he shall build<WH1129> the temple<WH1964> of the LORD<WH3068>; and he shall bear<WH5375> the glory<WH1935>, and shall sit<WH3427> and rule<WH4910> upon his throne<WH3678>; and he shall be a priest<WH3548> upon his throne<WH3678>: and the counsel<WH6098> of peace<WH7965> shall be between them both<WH8147>.


btext:
And the crowns<WH5850> shall be to Helem<WH2494>, and to Tobijah<WH2900>, and to Jedaiah<WH3048>, and to Hen<WH2581> the son<WH1121> of Zephaniah<WH6846>, for a memorial<WH2146> in the temple<WH1964> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And they that are far off<WH7350> shall come<WH935> and build<WH1129> in the temple<WH1964> of the LORD<WH3068>, and ye shall know<WH3045> that the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath sent<WH7971> me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently<WH8085> obey<WH8085> the voice<WH6963> of the LORD<WH3068> your God<WH430>.


btext:
And it came to pass in the fourth<WH702> year<WH8141> of king<WH4428> Darius<WH1867>, that the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> came unto Zechariah<WH2148> in the fourth<WH702> day of the ninth<WH8671> month<WH2320>, even in Chisleu<WH3691>;


btext:
When they had sent<WH7971> unto the house<WH1004> of God<WH410> Sherezer<WH8272> and Regemmelech<WH7278>, and their men<WH582>, to pray<WH2470> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, / pray…: Heb. intreat the face of


btext:
And to speak<WH559> unto the priests<WH3548> which were in the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and to the prophets<WH5030>, saying<WH559>, Should I weep<WH1058> in the fifth<WH2549> month<WH2320>, separating<WH5144> myself, as I have done<WH6213> these so many years<WH8141>?


btext:
Speak<WH559> unto all the people<WH5971> of the land<WH776>, and to the priests<WH3548>, saying<WH559>, When ye fasted<WH6684> and mourned<WH5594> in the fifth<WH2549> and seventh<WH7637> month, even those seventy<WH7657> years<WH8141>, did ye at all<WH6684> fast<WH6684> unto me, even to me?


btext:
And when ye did eat<WH398>, and when ye did drink<WH8354>, did not ye eat<WH398> for yourselves, and drink<WH8354> for yourselves? / did not ye: or, be not ye they that


btext:
Should ye not hear the words<WH1697> which the LORD<WH3068> hath cried<WH7121> by<WH3027> the former<WH7223> prophets<WH5030>, when Jerusalem<WH3389> was inhabited<WH3427> and in prosperity<WH7961>, and the cities<WH5892> thereof round about her<WH5439>, when men inhabited<WH3427> the south<WH5045> and the plain<WH8219>? / Should…: or, Are not these the words / by: Heb. by the hand of


btext:
Thus speaketh<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, saying<WH559>, Execute<WH8199> true<WH571> judgment<WH4941>, and shew<WH6213> mercy<WH2617> and compassions<WH7356> every man<WH376> to his brother<WH251>: / Execute…: Heb. Judge judgment of truth


btext:
And oppress<WH6231> not the widow<WH490>, nor the fatherless<WH3490>, the stranger<WH1616>, nor the poor<WH6041>; and let none of you imagine<WH2803> evil<WH7451> against<WH376> his brother<WH251> in your heart<WH3824>.


btext:
But they refused<WH3985> to hearken<WH7181>, and pulled away<WH5414><WH5637> the shoulder<WH3802>, and stopped<WH3513> their ears<WH241>, that they should not hear<WH8085>. / pulled…: Heb. they gave a backsliding shoulder / stopped: Heb. made heavy


btext:
Yea, they made<WH7760> their hearts<WH3820> as an adamant stone<WH8068>, lest they should hear<WH8085> the law<WH8451>, and the words<WH1697> which the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath sent<WH7971> in his spirit<WH7307> by<WH3027> the former<WH7223> prophets<WH5030>: therefore came a great<WH1419> wrath<WH7110> from the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / by: Heb. by the hand of


btext:
Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried<WH7121>, and they would not hear<WH8085>; so they cried<WH7121>, and I would not hear<WH8085>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>:


btext:
But I scattered them with a whirlwind<WH5590> among all the nations<WH1471> whom they knew<WH3045> not. Thus the land<WH776> was desolate<WH8074> after<WH310> them, that no man passed through<WH5674> nor returned<WH7725>: for they laid<WH7760> the pleasant<WH2532> land<WH776> desolate<WH8047>. / pleasant…: Heb. land of desire


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; I was jealous<WH7065> for Zion<WH6726> with great<WH1419> jealousy<WH7068>, and I was jealous<WH7065> for her with great<WH1419> fury<WH2534>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>; I am returned<WH7725> unto Zion<WH6726>, and will dwell<WH7931> in the midst<WH8432> of Jerusalem<WH3389>: and Jerusalem<WH3389> shall be called<WH7121> a city<WH5892> of truth<WH571>; and the mountain<WH2022> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> the holy<WH6944> mountain<WH2022>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; There shall yet old men<WH2205> and old women<WH2205> dwell<WH3427> in the streets<WH7339> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, and every man<WH376> with his staff<WH4938> in his hand<WH3027> for very<WH7230> age<WH3117>. / very…: Heb. multitude of days


btext:
And the streets<WH7339> of the city<WH5892> shall be full<WH4390> of boys<WH3206> and girls<WH3207> playing<WH7832> in the streets<WH7339> thereof.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; If it be marvellous<WH6381> in the eyes<WH5869> of the remnant<WH7611> of this people<WH5971> in these days<WH3117>, should it also be marvellous<WH6381> in mine eyes<WH5869>? saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / marvellous: or, hard, or, difficult


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Behold, I will save<WH3467> my people<WH5971> from the east<WH4217> country<WH776>, and from the west<WH3996><WH8121> country<WH776>; / the west…: Heb. the country of the going down of the sun


btext:
And I will bring<WH935> them, and they shall dwell<WH7931> in the midst<WH8432> of Jerusalem<WH3389>: and they shall be my people<WH5971>, and I will be their God<WH430>, in truth<WH571> and in righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; Let your hands<WH3027> be strong<WH2388>, ye that hear<WH8085> in these days<WH3117> these words<WH1697> by the mouth<WH6310> of the prophets<WH5030>, which were in the day<WH3117> that the foundation<WH3245> of the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> was laid<WH3245>, that the temple<WH1964> might be built<WH1129>.


btext:
For before<WH6440> these days<WH3117> there was<WH1961> no hire<WH7939> for man<WH120>, nor any hire<WH7939> for beast<WH929>; neither was there any peace<WH7965> to him that went out<WH3318> or came in<WH935> because of the affliction<WH6862>: for I set<WH7971> all men<WH120> every one<WH376> against his neighbour<WH7453>. / there was…: or, the hire of man became nothing


btext:
But now I will not be unto the residue<WH7611> of this people<WH5971> as in the former<WH7223> days<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
For the seed<WH2233> shall be prosperous<WH7965>; the vine<WH1612> shall give<WH5414> her fruit<WH6529>, and the ground<WH776> shall give<WH5414> her increase<WH2981>, and the heavens<WH8064> shall give<WH5414> their dew<WH2919>; and I will cause the remnant<WH7611> of this people<WH5971> to possess<WH5157> all these things. / prosperous: Heb. of peace


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse<WH7045> among the heathen<WH1471>, O house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>, and house<WH1004> of Israel<WH3478>; so will I save<WH3467> you, and ye shall be a blessing<WH1293>: fear<WH3372> not, but let your hands<WH3027> be strong<WH2388>.


btext:
For thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; As I thought<WH2161> to punish<WH7489> you, when your fathers<WH1> provoked me to wrath<WH7107>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and I repented<WH5162> not:


btext:
So again<WH7725> have I thought<WH2161> in these days<WH3117> to do well<WH3190> unto Jerusalem<WH3389> and to the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>: fear<WH3372> ye not.


btext:
These are the things<WH1697> that ye shall do<WH6213>; Speak<WH1696> ye every man<WH376> the truth<WH571> to his neighbour<WH7453>; execute<WH8199> the judgment<WH4941> of truth<WH571> and peace<WH7965> in your gates<WH8179>: / execute…: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace


btext:
And let none<WH376> of you imagine<WH2803> evil<WH7451> in your hearts<WH3824> against his neighbour<WH7453>; and love<WH157> no false<WH8267> oath<WH7621>: for all these are things that I hate<WH8130>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; The fast<WH6685> of the fourth<WH7243> month, and the fast<WH6685> of the fifth<WH2549>, and the fast<WH6685> of the seventh<WH7637>, and the fast<WH6685> of the tenth<WH6224>, shall be to the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063> joy<WH8342> and gladness<WH8057>, and cheerful<WH2896> feasts<WH4150>; therefore love<WH157> the truth<WH571> and peace<WH7965>. / feasts: or, solemn, or, set times


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come<WH935> people<WH5971>, and the inhabitants<WH3427> of many<WH7227> cities<WH5892>:


btext:
And the inhabitants<WH3427> of one<WH259> city shall go<WH1980> to another<WH259>, saying<WH559>, Let us go<WH3212> speedily<WH1980> to pray<WH2470> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>, and to seek<WH1245> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>: I will go<WH3212> also. / speedily: or, continually: Heb. going / to pray…: Heb. to intreat the face of


btext:
Yea, many<WH7227> people<WH5971> and strong<WH6099> nations<WH1471> shall come<WH935> to seek<WH1245> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> in Jerusalem<WH3389>, and to pray<WH2470> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068>. / to pray…: Heb. to intreat the face of


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; In those days<WH3117> it shall come to pass, that ten<WH6235> men<WH582> shall take hold<WH2388> out of all languages<WH3956> of the nations<WH1471>, even shall take hold<WH2388> of the skirt<WH3671> of him that is a Jew<WH376><WH3064>, saying<WH559>, We will go<WH3212> with you: for we have heard<WH8085> that God<WH430> is with you.


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> in the land<WH776> of Hadrach<WH2317>, and Damascus<WH1834> shall be the rest<WH4496> thereof: when the eyes<WH5869> of man<WH120>, as of all the tribes<WH7626> of Israel<WH3478>, shall be toward the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
And Hamath<WH2574> also shall border<WH1379> thereby; Tyrus<WH6865>, and Zidon<WH6721>, though it be very<WH3966> wise<WH2449>.


btext:
And Tyrus<WH6865> did build<WH1129> herself a strong hold<WH4692>, and heaped up<WH6651> silver<WH3701> as the dust<WH6083>, and fine gold<WH2742> as the mire<WH2916> of the streets<WH2351>.


btext:
Behold, the Lord<WH136> will cast her out<WH3423>, and he will smite<WH5221> her power<WH2428> in the sea<WH3220>; and she shall be devoured<WH398> with fire<WH784>.


btext:
Ashkelon<WH831> shall see<WH7200> it, and fear<WH3372>; Gaza<WH5804> also shall see it, and be very<WH3966> sorrowful<WH2342>, and Ekron<WH6138>; for her expectation<WH4007> shall be ashamed<WH3001>; and the king<WH4428> shall perish<WH6> from Gaza<WH5804>, and Ashkelon<WH831> shall not be inhabited<WH3427>.


btext:
And a bastard<WH4464> shall dwell<WH3427> in Ashdod<WH795>, and I will cut off<WH3772> the pride<WH1347> of the Philistines<WH6430>.


btext:
And I will take away<WH5493> his blood<WH1818> out of his mouth<WH6310>, and his abominations<WH8251> from between his teeth<WH8127>: but he that remaineth<WH7604>, even he, shall be for our God<WH430>, and he shall be as a governor<WH441> in Judah<WH3063>, and Ekron<WH6138> as a Jebusite<WH2983>. / blood: Heb. bloods


btext:
And I will encamp<WH2583> about mine house<WH1004> because of the army<WH4675>, because of him that passeth by<WH5674>, and because of him that returneth<WH7725>: and no oppressor<WH5065> shall pass through<WH5674> them any more: for now have I seen<WH7200> with mine eyes<WH5869>.


btext:
Rejoice<WH1523> greatly<WH3966>, O daughter<WH1323> of Zion<WH6726>; shout<WH7321>, O daughter<WH1323> of Jerusalem<WH3389>: behold, thy King<WH4428> cometh<WH935> unto thee: he is just<WH6662>, and having salvation<WH3467>; lowly<WH6041>, and riding<WH7392> upon an ass<WH2543>, and upon a colt<WH5895> the foal<WH1121> of an ass<WH860>. / having…: or, saving himself


btext:
And I will cut off<WH3772> the chariot<WH7393> from Ephraim<WH669>, and the horse<WH5483> from Jerusalem<WH3389>, and the battle<WH4421> bow<WH7198> shall be cut off<WH3772>: and he shall speak<WH1696> peace<WH7965> unto the heathen<WH1471>: and his dominion<WH4915> shall be from sea<WH3220> even to sea<WH3220>, and from the river<WH5104> even to the ends<WH657> of the earth<WH776>.


btext:
As for thee also, by the blood<WH1818> of thy covenant<WH1285> I have sent forth<WH7971> thy prisoners<WH615> out of the pit<WH953> wherein is no water<WH4325>. / by…: or, whose covenant is by blood


btext:
Turn<WH7725> you to the strong hold<WH1225>, ye prisoners<WH615> of hope<WH8615>: even to day<WH3117> do I declare<WH5046> that I will render<WH7725> double<WH4932> unto thee;


btext:
When I have bent<WH1869> Judah<WH3063> for me, filled<WH4390> the bow<WH7198> with Ephraim<WH669>, and raised up<WH5782> thy sons<WH1121>, O Zion<WH6726>, against thy sons<WH1121>, O Greece<WH3120>, and made<WH7760> thee as the sword<WH2719> of a mighty man<WH1368>.


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall be seen<WH7200> over them, and his arrow<WH2671> shall go forth<WH3318> as the lightning<WH1300>: and the Lord<WH136> GOD<WH3069> shall blow<WH8628> the trumpet<WH7782>, and shall go<WH1980> with whirlwinds<WH5591> of the south<WH8486>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> shall defend<WH1598> them; and they shall devour<WH398>, and subdue<WH3533> with sling<WH7050> stones<WH68>; and they shall drink<WH8354>, and make a noise<WH1993> as through wine<WH3196>; and they shall be filled<WH4390> like bowls<WH4219>, and as the corners<WH2106> of the altar<WH4196>. / with…: or, the stones of the sling / be…: or, fill both the bowls, etc


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430> shall save<WH3467> them in that day<WH3117> as the flock<WH6629> of his people<WH5971>: for they shall be as the stones<WH68> of a crown<WH5145>, lifted up as an ensign<WH5264> upon his land<WH127>.


btext:
For how great is his goodness<WH2898>, and how great is his beauty<WH3308>! corn<WH1715> shall make the young men<WH970> cheerful<WH5107>, and new wine<WH8492> the maids<WH1330>. / cheerful: or, grow, or, speak


btext:
Ask<WH7592> ye of the LORD<WH3068> rain<WH4306> in the time<WH6256> of the latter rain<WH4456>; so the LORD<WH3068> shall make<WH6213> bright clouds<WH2385>, and give<WH5414> them showers<WH1653> of rain<WH4306>, to every one<WH376> grass<WH6212> in the field<WH7704>. / bright…: or, lightnings


btext:
For the idols<WH8655> have spoken<WH1696> vanity<WH205>, and the diviners<WH7080> have seen<WH2372> a lie<WH8267>, and have told<WH1696> false<WH7723> dreams<WH2472>; they comfort<WH5162> in vain<WH1892>: therefore they went<WH5265> their way as a flock<WH6629>, they were troubled<WH6031>, because there was no shepherd<WH7462>. / idols: Heb. teraphims / were…: or, answered that, etc


btext:
Mine anger<WH639> was kindled<WH2734> against the shepherds<WH7462>, and I punished<WH6485> the goats<WH6260>: for the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> hath visited<WH6485> his flock<WH5739> the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>, and hath made<WH7760> them as his goodly<WH1935> horse<WH5483> in the battle<WH4421>. / punished: Heb. visited upon


btext:
Out of him came forth<WH3318> the corner<WH6438>, out of him the nail<WH3489>, out of him the battle<WH4421> bow<WH7198>, out of him every oppressor<WH5065> together<WH3162>.


btext:
And they shall be as mighty<WH1368> men, which tread down<WH947> their enemies in the mire<WH2916> of the streets<WH2351> in the battle<WH4421>: and they shall fight<WH3898>, because the LORD<WH3068> is with them, and the riders<WH7392> on horses<WH5483> shall be confounded<WH3001>. / the riders…: or, they shall make the riders on horses ashamed


btext:
And I will strengthen<WH1396> the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>, and I will save<WH3467> the house<WH1004> of Joseph<WH3130>, and I will bring them again to place<WH3427> them; for I have mercy<WH7355> upon them: and they shall be as though<WH834> I had not cast them off<WH2186>: for I am the LORD<WH3068> their God<WH430>, and will hear<WH6030> them.


btext:
And they of Ephraim<WH669> shall be like a mighty<WH1368> man, and their heart<WH3820> shall rejoice<WH8055> as through wine<WH3196>: yea, their children<WH1121> shall see<WH7200> it, and be glad<WH8055>; their heart<WH3820> shall rejoice<WH1523> in the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
I will hiss<WH8319> for them, and gather<WH6908> them; for I have redeemed<WH6299> them: and they shall increase<WH7235> as they have increased<WH7235>.


btext:
And I will sow<WH2232> them among the people<WH5971>: and they shall remember<WH2142> me in far countries<WH4801>; and they shall live<WH2421> with their children<WH1121>, and turn again<WH7725>.


btext:
I will bring them again<WH7725> also out of the land<WH776> of Egypt<WH4714>, and gather<WH6908> them out of Assyria<WH804>; and I will bring<WH935> them into the land<WH776> of Gilead<WH1568> and Lebanon<WH3844>; and place shall not be found<WH4672> for them.


btext:
And he shall pass through<WH5674> the sea<WH3220> with affliction<WH6869>, and shall smite<WH5221> the waves<WH1530> in the sea<WH3220>, and all the deeps<WH4688> of the river<WH2975> shall dry up<WH3001>: and the pride<WH1347> of Assyria<WH804> shall be brought down<WH3381>, and the sceptre<WH7626> of Egypt<WH4714> shall depart away<WH5493>.


btext:
And I will strengthen<WH1396> them in the LORD<WH3068>; and they shall walk up and down<WH1980> in his name<WH8034>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Open<WH6605> thy doors<WH1817>, O Lebanon<WH3844>, that the fire<WH784> may devour<WH398> thy cedars<WH730>.


btext:
Howl<WH3213>, fir tree<WH1265>; for the cedar<WH730> is fallen<WH5307>; because the mighty<WH117> are spoiled<WH7703>: howl<WH3213>, O ye oaks<WH437> of Bashan<WH1316>; for the forest<WH3293> of the vintage<WH1208><WH1219> is come down<WH3381>. / mighty: or, gallants / the forest…: or, the defenced forest


btext:
There is a voice<WH6963> of the howling<WH3215> of the shepherds<WH7462>; for their glory<WH155> is spoiled<WH7703>: a voice<WH6963> of the roaring<WH7581> of young lions<WH3715>; for the pride<WH1347> of Jordan<WH3383> is spoiled<WH7703>.


btext:
Thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> my God<WH430>; Feed<WH7462> the flock<WH6629> of the slaughter<WH2028>;


btext:
Whose possessors<WH7069> slay<WH2026> them, and hold themselves not guilty<WH816>: and they that sell<WH4376> them say<WH559>, Blessed<WH1288> be the LORD<WH3068>; for I am rich<WH6238>: and their own shepherds<WH7462> pity<WH2550> them not.


btext:
For I will no more pity<WH2550> the inhabitants<WH3427> of the land<WH776>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>: but, lo, I will deliver<WH4672> the men<WH120> every one<WH376> into his neighbour's<WH7453> hand<WH3027>, and into the hand<WH3027> of his king<WH4428>: and they shall smite<WH3807> the land<WH776>, and out of their hand<WH3027> I will not deliver<WH5337> them. / deliver: Heb. make to be found


btext:
And I will feed<WH7462> the flock<WH6629> of slaughter<WH2028>, even you<WH3651>, O poor<WH6041> of the flock<WH6629>. And I took<WH3947> unto me two<WH8147> staves<WH4731>; the one<WH259> I called<WH7121> Beauty<WH5278>, and the other<WH259> I called<WH7121> Bands<WH2254>; and I fed<WH7462> the flock<WH6629>. / even…: or, verily the poor / Bands: or, Binders


btext:
Three<WH7969> shepherds<WH7462> also I cut off<WH3582> in one<WH259> month<WH3391>; and my soul<WH5315> lothed<WH7114> them, and their soul<WH5315> also abhorred<WH973> me. / lothed…: Heb. was straightened for them


btext:
Then said<WH559> I, I will not feed<WH7462> you: that that dieth<WH4191>, let it die<WH4191>; and that that is to be cut off<WH3582>, let it be cut off<WH3582>; and let the rest<WH7604> eat<WH398> every one<WH802> the flesh<WH1320> of another<WH7468>. / another: Heb. his fellow, or, neighbour


btext:
And I took<WH3947> my staff<WH4731>, even Beauty<WH5278>, and cut it asunder<WH1438>, that I might break<WH6565> my covenant<WH1285> which I had made<WH3772> with all the people<WH5971>.


btext:
And it was broken<WH6565> in that day<WH3117>: and so the poor<WH6041> of the flock<WH6629> that waited<WH8104> upon me knew<WH3045> that it was the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068>. / so…: or, the poor of the flock, etc. certainly knew


btext:
And I said<WH559> unto them, If ye think<WH5869> good<WH2896>, give<WH3051> me my price<WH7939>; and if not, forbear<WH2308>. So they weighed<WH8254> for my price<WH7939> thirty<WH7970> pieces of silver<WH3701>. / If ye…: Heb. If it be good in your eyes


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto me, Cast<WH7993> it unto the potter<WH3335>: a goodly<WH145> price<WH3366> that I was prised at<WH3365> of them. And I took<WH3947> the thirty<WH7970> pieces of silver<WH3701>, and cast<WH7993> them to the potter<WH3335> in the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068>.


btext:
Then I cut asunder<WH1438> mine other<WH8145> staff<WH4731>, even Bands<WH2254>, that I might break<WH6565> the brotherhood<WH264> between Judah<WH3063> and Israel<WH3478>. / Bands: or, Binders


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> said<WH559> unto me, Take<WH3947> unto thee yet the instruments<WH3627> of a foolish<WH196> shepherd<WH7462>.


btext:
For, lo, I will raise up<WH6965> a shepherd<WH7462> in the land<WH776>, which shall not visit<WH6485> those that be cut off<WH3582>, neither shall seek<WH1245> the young one<WH5289>, nor heal<WH7495> that that is broken<WH7665>, nor feed<WH3557> that that standeth<WH5324> still: but he shall eat<WH398> the flesh<WH1320> of the fat<WH1277>, and tear<WH6561> their claws<WH6541> in pieces<WH6561>. / cut off: or, hidden / feed: or, bear


btext:
Woe<WH1945> to the idol<WH457> shepherd<WH7473> that leaveth<WH5800> the flock<WH6629>! the sword<WH2719> shall be upon his arm<WH2220>, and upon his right<WH3225> eye<WH5869>: his arm<WH2220> shall be clean<WH3001> dried up<WH3001>, and his right<WH3225> eye<WH5869> shall be utterly<WH3543> darkened<WH3543>.


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> for Israel<WH3478>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, which stretcheth<WH5186> forth the heavens<WH8064>, and layeth the foundation<WH3245> of the earth<WH776>, and formeth<WH3335> the spirit<WH7307> of man<WH120> within<WH7130> him.


btext:
Behold, I will make<WH7760> Jerusalem<WH3389> a cup<WH5592> of trembling<WH7478> unto all the people<WH5971> round about<WH5439>, when they shall be in the siege<WH4692> both against Judah<WH3063> and against Jerusalem<WH3389>. / trembling: or, slumber, or, poison / when…: or, and also against Judah shall he be which shall be in siege against Jerusalem


btext:
And in that day<WH3117> will I make<WH7760> Jerusalem<WH3389> a burdensome<WH4614> stone<WH68> for all people<WH5971>: all that burden<WH6006> themselves with it shall be cut in pieces<WH8295><WH8295>, though all the people<WH1471> of the earth<WH776> be gathered together<WH622> against it.


btext:
In that day<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, I will smite<WH5221> every horse<WH5483> with astonishment<WH8541>, and his rider<WH7392> with madness<WH7697>: and I will open<WH6491> mine eyes<WH5869> upon the house<WH1004> of Judah<WH3063>, and will smite<WH5221> every horse<WH5483> of the people<WH5971> with blindness<WH5788>.


btext:
And the governors<WH441> of Judah<WH3063> shall say<WH559> in their heart<WH3820>, The inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389> shall be my strength<WH556> in the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> their God<WH430>. / The inhabitants…: or, There is strength to me and to the inhabitants, etc


btext:
In that day<WH3117> will I make<WH7760> the governors<WH441> of Judah<WH3063> like an hearth<WH3595> of fire<WH784> among the wood<WH6086>, and like a torch<WH3940> of fire<WH784> in a sheaf<WH5995>; and they shall devour<WH398> all the people<WH5971> round about<WH5439>, on the right hand<WH3225> and on the left<WH8040>: and Jerusalem<WH3389> shall be inhabited<WH3427> again in her own place, even in Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> also shall save<WH3467> the tents<WH168> of Judah<WH3063> first<WH7223>, that the glory<WH8597> of the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732> and the glory<WH8597> of the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389> do not magnify<WH1431> themselves against Judah<WH3063>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall the LORD<WH3068> defend<WH1598> the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>; and he that is feeble<WH3782> among them at that day<WH3117> shall be as David<WH1732>; and the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732> shall be as God<WH430>, as the angel<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> before<WH6440> them. / feeble: or, abject: Heb. fallen


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that I will seek<WH1245> to destroy<WH8045> all the nations<WH1471> that come<WH935> against Jerusalem<WH3389>.


btext:
And I will pour<WH8210> upon the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732>, and upon the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389>, the spirit<WH7307> of grace<WH2580> and of supplications<WH8469>: and they shall look<WH5027> upon me whom they have pierced<WH1856>, and they shall mourn<WH4553> for him, as one mourneth<WH5594> for his only<WH3173> son, and shall be in bitterness<WH4843> for him, as one that is in bitterness<WH4843> for his firstborn<WH1060>.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall there be a great<WH1431> mourning<WH4553> in Jerusalem<WH3389>, as the mourning<WH4553> of Hadadrimmon<WH1910> in the valley<WH1237> of Megiddon<WH4023>.


btext:
And the land<WH776> shall mourn<WH5594>, every<WH4940> family<WH4940> apart<WH905>; the family<WH4940> of the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732> apart, and their wives<WH802> apart; the family<WH4940> of the house<WH1004> of Nathan<WH5416> apart, and their wives<WH802> apart; / every…: Heb. families, families


btext:
The family<WH4940> of the house<WH1004> of Levi<WH3878> apart, and their wives<WH802> apart; the family<WH4940> of Shimei<WH8097> apart, and their wives<WH802> apart; / of Shimei: or, of Simeon, as LXX


btext:
All the families<WH4940> that remain<WH7604>, every family<WH4940> apart, and their wives<WH802> apart.


btext:
In that day<WH3117> there shall be a fountain<WH4726> opened<WH6605> to the house<WH1004> of David<WH1732> and to the inhabitants<WH3427> of Jerusalem<WH3389> for sin<WH2403> and for uncleanness<WH5079>. / uncleanness: Heb. separation for uncleanness


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, that I will cut off<WH3772> the names<WH8034> of the idols<WH6091> out of the land<WH776>, and they shall no more be remembered<WH2142>: and also I will cause the prophets<WH5030> and the unclean<WH2932> spirit<WH7307> to pass<WH5674> out of the land<WH776>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that when any<WH376> shall yet prophesy<WH5012>, then his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517> that begat<WH3205> him shall say<WH559> unto him, Thou shalt not live<WH2421>; for thou speakest<WH1696> lies<WH8267> in the name<WH8034> of the LORD<WH3068>: and his father<WH1> and his mother<WH517> that begat<WH3205> him shall thrust<WH1856> him through when he prophesieth<WH5012>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the prophets<WH5030> shall be ashamed<WH954> every one<WH376> of his vision<WH2384>, when he hath prophesied<WH5012>; neither shall they wear<WH3847> a rough<WH8181> garment<WH155> to deceive<WH3584>: / a rough…: Heb. a garment of hair / deceive: Heb. lie


btext:
But he shall say<WH559>, I am no prophet<WH5030>, I am an husbandman<WH376><WH5647><WH127>; for man<WH120> taught me to keep cattle<WH7069> from my youth<WH5271>.


btext:
And one shall say<WH559> unto him, What are these wounds<WH4347> in thine hands<WH3027>? Then he shall answer<WH559>, Those with which I was wounded<WH5221> in the house<WH1004> of my friends<WH157>.


btext:
Awake<WH5782>, O sword<WH2719>, against my shepherd<WH7462>, and against the man<WH1397> that is my fellow<WH5997>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>: smite<WH5221> the shepherd<WH7462>, and the sheep<WH6629> shall be scattered<WH6327>: and I will turn<WH7725> mine hand<WH3027> upon the little ones<WH6819>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that in all the land<WH776>, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>, two<WH8147> parts<WH6310> therein shall be cut off<WH3772> and die<WH1478>; but the third<WH7992> shall be left<WH3498> therein.


btext:
And I will bring<WH935> the third part<WH7992> through the fire<WH784>, and will refine<WH6884> them as silver<WH3701> is refined<WH6884>, and will try<WH974> them as gold<WH2091> is tried<WH974>: they shall call<WH7121> on my name<WH8034>, and I will hear<WH6030> them: I will say<WH559>, It is my people<WH5971>: and they shall say<WH559>, The LORD<WH3068> is my God<WH430>.


btext:
Behold, the day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068> cometh<WH935>, and thy spoil<WH7998> shall be divided<WH2505> in the midst<WH7130> of thee.


btext:
For I will gather<WH622> all nations<WH1471> against Jerusalem<WH3389> to battle<WH4421>; and the city<WH5892> shall be taken<WH3920>, and the houses<WH1004> rifled<WH8155>, and the women<WH802> ravished<WH7901><WH7693>; and half<WH2677> of the city<WH5892> shall go forth<WH3318> into captivity<WH1473>, and the residue<WH3499> of the people<WH5971> shall not be cut off<WH3772> from the city<WH5892>.


btext:
Then shall the LORD<WH3068> go forth<WH3318>, and fight<WH3898> against those nations<WH1471>, as when<WH3117> he fought<WH3898> in the day<WH3117> of battle<WH7128>.


btext:
And his feet<WH7272> shall stand<WH5975> in that day<WH3117> upon the mount<WH2022> of Olives<WH2132>, which is before<WH6440> Jerusalem<WH3389> on the east<WH6924>, and the mount<WH2022> of Olives<WH2132> shall cleave<WH1234> in the midst<WH2677> thereof toward the east<WH4217> and toward the west<WH3220>, and there shall be a very<WH3966> great<WH1419> valley<WH1516>; and half<WH2677> of the mountain<WH2022> shall remove<WH4185> toward the north<WH6828>, and half<WH2677> of it toward the south<WH5045>.


btext:
And ye shall flee<WH5127> to the valley<WH1516> of the mountains<WH2022>; for the valley<WH1516> of the mountains<WH2022> shall reach<WH5060> unto Azal<WH682>: yea, ye shall flee<WH5127>, like as ye fled<WH5127> from before<WH6440> the earthquake<WH7494> in the days<WH3117> of Uzziah<WH5818> king<WH4428> of Judah<WH3063>: and the LORD<WH3068> my God<WH430> shall come<WH935>, and all the saints<WH6918> with thee. / the mountains: or, my mountains / for the…: or, when he shall touch the valley of the mountains to the place he separated


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that the light<WH216> shall not be clear<WH3368>, nor dark<WH7087><WH7087>: / that the…: that is, it shall not be clear in some places, and dark in other places of the world / clear: Heb. precious / dark: Heb. thickness


btext:
But it shall be one<WH259> day<WH3117> which shall be known<WH3045> to the LORD<WH3068>, not day<WH3117>, nor night<WH3915>: but it shall come to pass, that at evening<WH6153> time<WH6256> it shall be light<WH216>. / it shall be…: or, the day shall be one


btext:
And it shall be in that day<WH3117>, that living<WH2416> waters<WH4325> shall go out<WH3318> from Jerusalem<WH3389>; half<WH2677> of them toward the former<WH6931> sea<WH3220>, and half<WH2677> of them toward the hinder<WH314> sea<WH3220>: in summer<WH7019> and in winter<WH2779> shall it be. / former: or, eastern


btext:
And the LORD<WH3068> shall be king<WH4428> over all the earth<WH776>: in that day<WH3117> shall there be one<WH259> LORD<WH3068>, and his name<WH8034> one<WH259>.


btext:
All the land<WH776> shall be turned<WH5437> as a plain<WH6160> from Geba<WH1387> to Rimmon<WH7417> south<WH5045> of Jerusalem<WH3389>: and it shall be lifted up<WH7213>, and inhabited<WH3427> in her place, from Benjamin's<WH1144> gate<WH8179> unto the place<WH4725> of the first<WH7223> gate<WH8179>, unto the corner<WH6434> gate<WH8179>, and from the tower<WH4026> of Hananeel<WH2606> unto the king's<WH4428> winepresses<WH3342>. / turned: or, compassed / inhabited: or, shall abide


btext:
And men shall dwell<WH3427> in it, and there shall be no more utter destruction<WH2764>; but Jerusalem<WH3389> shall be safely<WH983> inhabited<WH3427>. / shall be: or, shall abide


btext:
And this shall be the plague<WH4046> wherewith the LORD<WH3068> will smite<WH5062> all the people<WH5971> that have fought<WH6633> against Jerusalem<WH3389>; Their flesh<WH1320> shall consume away<WH4743> while they stand<WH5975> upon their feet<WH7272>, and their eyes<WH5869> shall consume away<WH4743> in their holes<WH2356>, and their tongue<WH3956> shall consume away<WH4743> in their mouth<WH6310>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass in that day<WH3117>, that a great<WH7227> tumult<WH4103> from the LORD<WH3068> shall be among them; and they shall lay hold<WH2388> every one<WH376> on the hand<WH3027> of his neighbour<WH7453>, and his hand<WH3027> shall rise up<WH5927> against the hand<WH3027> of his neighbour<WH7453>.


btext:
And Judah<WH3063> also shall fight<WH3898> at Jerusalem<WH3389>; and the wealth<WH2428> of all the heathen<WH1471> round about<WH5439> shall be gathered together<WH622>, gold<WH2091>, and silver<WH3701>, and apparel<WH899>, in great<WH3966> abundance<WH7230>. / Judah…: or, thou also, O Judah shalt / at: or, against


btext:
And so shall be the plague<WH4046> of the horse<WH5483>, of the mule<WH6505>, of the camel<WH1581>, and of the ass<WH2543>, and of all the beasts<WH929> that shall be in these<WH1992> tents<WH4264>, as this plague<WH4046>.


btext:
And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left<WH3498> of all the nations<WH1471> which came<WH935> against Jerusalem<WH3389> shall even go up<WH5927> from<WH1767> year<WH8141> to year<WH8141> to worship<WH7812> the King<WH4428>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and to keep<WH2287> the feast<WH2282> of tabernacles<WH5521>.


btext:
And it shall be, that whoso will not come up<WH5927> of all the families<WH4940> of the earth<WH776> unto Jerusalem<WH3389> to worship<WH7812> the King<WH4428>, the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, even upon them shall be no rain<WH1653>.


btext:
And if the family<WH4940> of Egypt<WH4714> go not up<WH5927>, and come<WH935> not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague<WH4046>, wherewith the LORD<WH3068> will smite<WH5062> the heathen<WH1471> that come not up<WH5927> to keep<WH2287> the feast<WH2282> of tabernacles<WH5521>. / that have no: Heb. upon whom there is not


btext:
This shall be the punishment<WH2403> of Egypt<WH4714>, and the punishment<WH2403> of all nations<WH1471> that come not up<WH5927> to keep<WH2287> the feast<WH2282> of tabernacles<WH5521>. / punishment: or, sin


btext:
In that day<WH3117> shall there be upon the bells<WH4698> of the horses<WH5483>, HOLINESS<WH6944> UNTO THE LORD<WH3068>; and the pots<WH5518> in the LORD'S<WH3068> house<WH1004> shall be like the bowls<WH4219> before<WH6440> the altar<WH4196>. / bells: or, bridles


btext:
Yea, every pot<WH5518> in Jerusalem<WH3389> and in Judah<WH3063> shall be holiness<WH6944> unto the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>: and all they that sacrifice<WH2076> shall come<WH935> and take<WH3947> of them, and seethe<WH1310> therein: and in that day<WH3117> there shall be no more the Canaanite<WH3669> in the house<WH1004> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
The burden<WH4853> of the word<WH1697> of the LORD<WH3068> to Israel<WH3478> by<WH3027> Malachi<WH4401>. / by…: Heb. by the hand of


btext:
I have loved<WH157> you, saith<WH5002> the LORD<WH3068>. Yet ye say<WH559>, Wherein hast thou loved<WH157> us? Was not Esau<WH6215> Jacob's<WH3290> brother<WH251>? saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>: yet I loved<WH157> Jacob<WH3290>,


btext:
And I hated<WH8130> Esau<WH6215>, and laid<WH7760> his mountains<WH2022> and his heritage<WH5159> waste<WH8077> for the dragons<WH8568> of the wilderness<WH4057>.


btext:
Whereas Edom<WH123> saith<WH559>, We are impoverished<WH7567>, but we will return<WH7725> and build<WH1129> the desolate places<WH2723>; thus saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, They shall build<WH1129>, but I will throw down<WH2040>; and they shall call<WH7121> them, The border<WH1366> of wickedness<WH7564>, and, The people<WH5971> against whom the LORD<WH3068> hath indignation<WH2194> for<WH5704> ever<WH5769>.


btext:
And your eyes<WH5869> shall see<WH7200>, and ye shall say<WH559>, The LORD<WH3068> will be magnified<WH1431> from the border<WH1366> of Israel<WH3478>. / from: or, upon: Heb. from upon


btext:
A son<WH1121> honoureth<WH3513> his father<WH1>, and a servant<WH5650> his master<WH113>: if then I be a father<WH1>, where is mine honour<WH3519>? and if I be a master<WH113>, where is my fear<WH4172>? saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635> unto you, O priests<WH3548>, that despise<WH959> my name<WH8034>. And ye say<WH559>, Wherein have we despised<WH959> thy name<WH8034>?


btext:
Ye offer<WH5066> polluted<WH1351> bread<WH3899> upon mine altar<WH4196>; and ye say<WH559>, Wherein have we polluted<WH1351> thee? In that ye say<WH559>, The table<WH7979> of the LORD<WH3068> is contemptible<WH959>. / offer…: or, bring unto, etc


btext:
And if ye offer<WH5066> the blind<WH5787> for sacrifice<WH2076>, is it not evil<WH7451>? and if ye offer<WH5066> the lame<WH6455> and sick<WH2470>, is it not evil<WH7451>? offer<WH7126> it now unto thy governor<WH6346>; will he be pleased<WH7521> with thee, or accept<WH5375> thy person<WH6440>? saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / for: Heb. to


btext:
And now, I pray you, beseech<WH2470><WH6440> God<WH410> that he will be gracious<WH2603> unto us: this hath been by your means<WH3027>: will he regard<WH5375> your persons<WH6440>? saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / God: Heb. the face of God / by…: Heb. from your hand


btext:
Who is there even among you that would shut<WH5462> the doors<WH1817> for nought? neither do ye kindle<WH215> fire on mine altar<WH4196> for nought<WH2600>. I have no pleasure<WH2656> in you, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, neither will I accept<WH7521> an offering<WH4503> at your hand<WH3027>.


btext:
For from the rising<WH4217> of the sun<WH8121> even unto the going down<WH3996> of the same my name<WH8034> shall be great<WH1419> among the Gentiles<WH1471>; and in every place<WH4725> incense<WH6999> shall be offered<WH5066> unto my name<WH8034>, and a pure<WH2889> offering<WH4503>: for my name<WH8034> shall be great<WH1419> among the heathen<WH1471>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
But ye have profaned<WH2490> it, in that ye say<WH559>, The table<WH7979> of the LORD<WH3068> is polluted<WH1351>; and the fruit<WH5108> thereof, even his meat<WH400>, is contemptible<WH959>.


btext:
Ye said<WH559> also, Behold, what a weariness<WH4972> is it! and ye have snuffed<WH5301> at it, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>; and ye brought<WH935> that which was torn<WH1497>, and the lame<WH6455>, and the sick<WH2470>; thus ye brought<WH935> an offering<WH4503>: should I accept<WH7521> this of your hand<WH3027>? saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>. / and ye have…: or, whereas ye might have blown it away


btext:
But cursed<WH779> be the deceiver<WH5230>, which<WH3426> hath in his flock<WH5739> a male<WH2145>, and voweth<WH5087>, and sacrificeth<WH2076> unto the Lord<WH136> a corrupt thing<WH7843>: for I am a great<WH1419> King<WH4428>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, and my name<WH8034> is dreadful<WH3372> among the heathen<WH1471>. / which…: Heb. in whose flock is


btext:
If ye will not hear<WH8085>, and if ye will not lay<WH7760> it to heart<WH3820>, to give<WH5414> glory<WH3519> unto my name<WH8034>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, I will even send<WH7971> a curse<WH3994> upon you, and I will curse<WH779> your blessings<WH1293>: yea, I have cursed<WH779> them already, because ye do not lay<WH7760> it to heart<WH3820>.


btext:
Behold, I will corrupt<WH1605> your seed<WH2233>, and spread<WH2219> dung<WH6569> upon your faces<WH6440>, even the dung<WH6569> of your solemn feasts<WH2282>; and one shall take you away<WH5375> with it. / corrupt: or, reprove / spread: Heb. scatter / one…: or, it shall take you away to it


btext:
And ye shall know<WH3045> that I have sent<WH7971> this commandment<WH4687> unto you, that my covenant<WH1285> might be with Levi<WH3878>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
My covenant<WH1285> was with him of life<WH2416> and peace<WH7965>; and I gave<WH5414> them to him for the fear<WH4172> wherewith he feared<WH3372> me, and was afraid<WH2865> before<WH6440> my name<WH8034>.


btext:
The law<WH8451> of truth<WH571> was in his mouth<WH6310>, and iniquity<WH5766> was not found<WH4672> in his lips<WH8193>: he walked<WH1980> with me in peace<WH7965> and equity<WH4334>, and did turn<WH7725> many<WH7227> away<WH7725> from iniquity<WH5771>.


btext:
For the priest's<WH3548> lips<WH8193> should keep<WH8104> knowledge<WH1847>, and they should seek<WH1245> the law<WH8451> at his mouth<WH6310>: for he is the messenger<WH4397> of the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
But ye are departed<WH5493> out of the way<WH1870>; ye have caused many<WH7227> to stumble<WH3782> at the law<WH8451>; ye have corrupted<WH7843> the covenant<WH1285> of Levi<WH3878>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / stumble at: or, fall in


btext:
Therefore have I also made<WH5414> you contemptible<WH959> and base<WH8217> before all the people<WH5971>, according<WH6310> as ye have not kept<WH8104> my ways<WH1870>, but have been partial<WH5375><WH6440> in the law<WH8451>. / have been…: or, lifted up the face against: Heb. accepted faces


btext:
Have we not all one<WH259> father<WH1>? hath not one<WH259> God<WH410> created<WH1254> us? why do we deal treacherously<WH898> every man<WH376> against his brother<WH251>, by profaning<WH2490> the covenant<WH1285> of our fathers<WH1>?


btext:
Judah<WH3063> hath dealt treacherously<WH898>, and an abomination<WH8441> is committed<WH6213> in Israel<WH3478> and in Jerusalem<WH3389>; for Judah<WH3063> hath profaned<WH2490> the holiness<WH6944> of the LORD<WH3068> which he loved<WH157>, and hath married<WH1166> the daughter<WH1323> of a strange<WH5236> god<WH410>. / loved: or, ought to love


btext:
The LORD<WH3068> will cut off<WH3772> the man<WH376> that doeth<WH6213> this, the master<WH5782> and the scholar<WH6030>, out of the tabernacles<WH168> of Jacob<WH3290>, and him that offereth<WH5066> an offering<WH4503> unto the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / the master…: or, him that waketh, and him that answereth


btext:
And this have ye done<WH6213> again<WH8145>, covering<WH3680> the altar<WH4196> of the LORD<WH3068> with tears<WH1832>, with weeping<WH1065>, and with crying out<WH603>, insomuch that he regardeth<WH6437> not the offering<WH4503> any more, or receiveth<WH3947> it with good will<WH7522> at your hand<WH3027>.


btext:
Yet ye say<WH559>, Wherefore<WH4100>? Because the LORD<WH3068> hath been witness<WH5749> between thee and the wife<WH802> of thy youth<WH5271>, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously<WH898>: yet is she thy companion<WH2278>, and the wife<WH802> of thy covenant<WH1285>.


btext:
And did not he make<WH6213> one<WH259>? Yet had he the residue<WH7605> of the spirit<WH7307>. And wherefore one<WH259>? That he might seek<WH1245> a godly<WH430> seed<WH2233>. Therefore take heed<WH8104> to your spirit<WH7307>, and let none deal treacherously<WH898> against the wife<WH802> of his youth<WH5271>. / residue: or, excellency / godly…: Heb. seed of God / treacherously: or, unfaithfully


btext:
For the LORD<WH3068>, the God<WH430> of Israel<WH3478>, saith<WH559> that he hateth<WH8130> putting away<WH7971>: for one covereth<WH3680> violence<WH2555> with his garment<WH3830>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>: therefore take heed<WH8104> to your spirit<WH7307>, that ye deal not treacherously<WH898>. / that he…: or, if he hate her, put her away / putting…: Heb. to put away


btext:
Ye have wearied<WH3021> the LORD<WH3068> with your words<WH1697>. Yet ye say<WH559>, Wherein have we wearied<WH3021> him? When ye say<WH559>, Every one that doeth<WH6213> evil<WH7451> is good<WH2896> in the sight<WH5869> of the LORD<WH3068>, and he delighteth<WH2654> in them; or, Where is the God<WH430> of judgment<WH4941>?


btext:
Behold, I will send<WH7971> my messenger<WH4397>, and he shall prepare<WH6437> the way<WH1870> before<WH6440> me: and the Lord<WH113>, whom ye seek<WH1245>, shall suddenly<WH6597> come<WH935> to his temple<WH1964>, even the messenger<WH4397> of the covenant<WH1285>, whom ye delight<WH2655> in: behold, he shall come<WH935>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
But who may abide<WH3557> the day<WH3117> of his coming<WH935>? and who shall stand<WH5975> when he appeareth<WH7200>? for he is like a refiner's<WH6884> fire<WH784>, and like fullers'<WH3526> soap<WH1287>:


btext:
And he shall sit<WH3427> as a refiner<WH6884> and purifier<WH2891> of silver<WH3701>: and he shall purify<WH2891> the sons<WH1121> of Levi<WH3878>, and purge<WH2212> them as gold<WH2091> and silver<WH3701>, that they may offer<WH5066> unto the LORD<WH3068> an offering<WH4503> in righteousness<WH6666>.


btext:
Then shall the offering<WH4503> of Judah<WH3063> and Jerusalem<WH3389> be pleasant<WH6149> unto the LORD<WH3068>, as in the days<WH3117> of old<WH5769>, and as in former<WH6931> years<WH8141>. / former: or, ancient


btext:
And I will come near<WH7126> to you to judgment<WH4941>; and I will be a swift<WH4116> witness<WH5707> against the sorcerers<WH3784>, and against the adulterers<WH5003>, and against false<WH8267> swearers<WH7650>, and against those that oppress<WH6231> the hireling<WH7916> in his wages<WH7939>, the widow<WH490>, and the fatherless<WH3490>, and that turn aside<WH5186> the stranger<WH1616> from his right, and fear<WH3372> not me, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / oppress: or, defraud


btext:
For I am the LORD<WH3068>, I change<WH8138> not; therefore ye sons<WH1121> of Jacob<WH3290> are not consumed<WH3615>.


btext:
Even from the days<WH3117> of your fathers<WH1> ye are gone away<WH5493> from mine ordinances<WH2706>, and have not kept<WH8104> them. Return<WH7725> unto me, and I will return<WH7725> unto you, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. But ye said<WH559>, Wherein shall we return<WH7725>?


btext:
Will a man<WH120> rob<WH6906> God<WH430>? Yet ye have robbed<WH6906> me. But ye say<WH559>, Wherein have we robbed<WH6906> thee? In tithes<WH4643> and offerings<WH8641>.


btext:
Ye are cursed<WH779> with a curse<WH3994>: for ye have robbed<WH6906> me, even this whole nation<WH1471>.


btext:
Bring<WH935> ye all the tithes<WH4643> into the storehouse<WH214>, that there may be meat<WH2964> in mine house<WH1004>, and prove<WH974> me now herewith<WH2063>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, if I will not open<WH6605> you the windows<WH699> of heaven<WH8064>, and pour you out<WH7324> a blessing<WH1293>, that there shall not be room enough<WH1767> to receive it. / pour…: Heb. empty out


btext:
And I will rebuke<WH1605> the devourer<WH398> for your sakes, and he shall not destroy<WH7843> the fruits<WH6529> of your ground<WH127>; neither shall your vine<WH1612> cast her fruit<WH7921> before the time in the field<WH7704>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>. / destroy: Heb. corrupt


btext:
And all nations<WH1471> shall call you blessed<WH833>: for ye shall be a delightsome<WH2656> land<WH776>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
Your words<WH1697> have been stout<WH2388> against me, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068>. Yet ye say<WH559>, What have we spoken<WH1696> so much against thee?


btext:
Ye have said<WH559>, It is vain<WH7723> to serve<WH5647> God<WH430>: and what profit<WH1215> is it that we have kept<WH8104> his ordinance<WH4931>, and that we have walked<WH1980> mournfully<WH6941> before<WH6440> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>? / ordinance: Heb. observation / mournfully: Heb. in black


btext:
And now we call<WH833> the proud<WH2086> happy<WH833>; yea, they that work<WH6213> wickedness<WH7564> are set up<WH1129>; yea, they that tempt<WH974> God<WH430> are even delivered<WH4422>. / are set up: Heb. are built


btext:
Then they that feared<WH3373> the LORD<WH3068> spake often<WH1696> one<WH376> to another<WH7453>: and the LORD<WH3068> hearkened<WH7181>, and heard<WH8085> it, and a book<WH5612> of remembrance<WH2146> was written<WH3789> before<WH6440> him for them that feared<WH3373> the LORD<WH3068>, and that thought<WH2803> upon his name<WH8034>.


btext:
And they shall be mine, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, in that day<WH3117> when I make up<WH6213> my jewels<WH5459>; and I will spare<WH2550> them, as a man<WH376> spareth<WH2550> his own son<WH1121> that serveth<WH5647> him. / jewels: or, special treasure


btext:
Then shall ye return<WH7725>, and discern<WH7200> between the righteous<WH6662> and the wicked<WH7563>, between him that serveth<WH5647> God<WH430> and him that serveth<WH5647> him not.


btext:
For, behold, the day<WH3117> cometh<WH935>, that shall burn<WH1197> as an oven<WH8574>; and all the proud<WH2086>, yea, and all that do<WH6213> wickedly<WH7564>, shall be stubble<WH7179>: and the day<WH3117> that cometh<WH935> shall burn them up<WH3857>, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>, that it shall leave<WH5800> them neither root<WH8328> nor branch<WH6057>.


btext:
But unto you that fear<WH3373> my name<WH8034> shall the Sun<WH8121> of righteousness<WH6666> arise<WH2224> with healing<WH4832> in his wings<WH3671>; and ye shall go forth<WH3318>, and grow up<WH6335> as calves<WH5695> of the stall<WH4770>.


btext:
And ye shall tread down<WH6072> the wicked<WH7563>; for they shall be ashes<WH665> under the soles<WH3709> of your feet<WH7272> in the day<WH3117> that I shall do<WH6213> this, saith<WH559> the LORD<WH3068> of hosts<WH6635>.


btext:
Remember<WH2142> ye the law<WH8451> of Moses<WH4872> my servant<WH5650>, which I commanded<WH6680> unto him in Horeb<WH2722> for all Israel<WH3478>, with the statutes<WH2706> and judgments<WH4941>.


btext:
Behold, I will send<WH7971> you Elijah<WH452> the prophet<WH5030> before<WH6440> the coming<WH935> of the great<WH1419> and dreadful<WH3372> day<WH3117> of the LORD<WH3068>:


btext:
And he shall turn<WH7725> the heart<WH3820> of the fathers<WH1> to the children<WH1121>, and the heart<WH3820> of the children<WH1121> to their fathers<WH1>, lest I come<WH935> and smite<WH5221> the earth<WH776> with a curse<WH2764>.


btext:
The book<WG976> of the generation<WG1078> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, the son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>, the son<WG5207> of Abraham<WG11>.


btext:
Abraham<WG11> begat<WG1080> Isaac<WG2464>; and<WG1161> Isaac<WG2464> begat<WG1080> Jacob<WG2384>; and<WG1161> Jacob<WG2384> begat<WG1080> Judas<WG2455> and<WG2532> his<WG846> brethren<WG80>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Judas<WG2455> begat<WG1080> Phares<WG5329> and<WG2532> Zara<WG2196> of<WG1537> Thamar<WG2283>; and<WG1161> Phares<WG5329> begat<WG1080> Esrom<WG2074>; and<WG1161> Esrom<WG2074> begat<WG1080> Aram<WG689>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Aram<WG689> begat<WG1080> Aminadab<WG284>; and<WG1161> Aminadab<WG284> begat<WG1080> Naasson<WG3476>; and<WG1161> Naasson<WG3476> begat<WG1080> Salmon<WG4533>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Salmon<WG4533> begat<WG1080> Booz<WG1003> of<WG1537> Rachab<WG4477>; and<WG1161> Booz<WG1003> begat<WG1080> Obed<WG5601> of<WG1537> Ruth<WG4503>; and<WG1161> Obed<WG5601> begat<WG1080> Jesse<WG2421>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesse<WG2421> begat<WG1080> David<WG1138> the king<WG935>; and<WG1161> David<WG1138> the king<WG935> begat<WG1080> Solomon<WG4672> of<WG1537> her<WG3588> that had been the wife of Urias<WG3774>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Solomon<WG4672> begat<WG1080> Roboam<WG4497>; and<WG1161> Roboam<WG4497> begat<WG1080> Abia<WG7>; and<WG1161> Abia<WG7> begat<WG1080> Asa<WG760>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Asa<WG760> begat<WG1080> Josaphat<WG2498>; and<WG1161> Josaphat<WG2498> begat<WG1080> Joram<WG2496>; and<WG1161> Joram<WG2496> begat<WG1080> Ozias<WG3604>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Ozias<WG3604> begat<WG1080> Joatham<WG2488>; and<WG1161> Joatham<WG2488> begat<WG1080> Achaz<WG881>; and<WG1161> Achaz<WG881> begat<WG1080> Ezekias<WG1478>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Ezekias<WG1478> begat<WG1080> Manasses<WG3128>; and<WG1161> Manasses<WG3128> begat<WG1080> Amon<WG300>; and<WG1161> Amon<WG300> begat<WG1080> Josias<WG2502>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Josias<WG2502> begat<WG1080> Jechonias<WG2423> and<WG2532> his<WG846> brethren<WG80>, about the time<WG1909> they were carried away<WG3350> to Babylon<WG897>: / Josias…: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> they were brought<WG3350> to Babylon<WG897>, Jechonias<WG2423> begat<WG1080> Salathiel<WG4528>; and<WG1161> Salathiel<WG4528> begat<WG1080> Zorobabel<WG2216>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Zorobabel<WG2216> begat<WG1080> Abiud<WG10>; and<WG1161> Abiud<WG10> begat<WG1080> Eliakim<WG1662>; and<WG1161> Eliakim<WG1662> begat<WG1080> Azor<WG107>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Azor<WG107> begat<WG1080> Sadoc<WG4524>; and<WG1161> Sadoc<WG4524> begat<WG1080> Achim<WG885>; and<WG1161> Achim<WG885> begat<WG1080> Eliud<WG1664>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Eliud<WG1664> begat<WG1080> Eleazar<WG1648>; and<WG1161> Eleazar<WG1648> begat<WG1080> Matthan<WG3157>; and<WG1161> Matthan<WG3157> begat<WG1080> Jacob<WG2384>;


btext:
And<WG1161> Jacob<WG2384> begat<WG1080> Joseph<WG2501> the husband<WG435> of Mary<WG3137>, of<WG1537> whom<WG3739> was born<WG1080> Jesus<WG2424>, who<WG3588> is called<WG3004> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
So<WG3767> all<WG3956> the generations<WG1074> from<WG575> Abraham<WG11> to<WG2193> David<WG1138> are fourteen<WG1180> generations<WG1074>; and<WG2532> from<WG575> David<WG1138> until<WG2193> the carrying away<WG3350> into Babylon<WG897> are fourteen<WG1180> generations<WG1074>; and<WG2532> from<WG575> the carrying away<WG3350> into Babylon<WG897> unto<WG2193> Christ<WG5547> are fourteen<WG1180> generations<WG1074>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the birth<WG1083> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> was<WG2258> on this wise<WG3779>: When as<WG1063> his<WG846> mother<WG3384> Mary<WG3137> was espoused<WG3423> to Joseph<WG2501>, before<WG4250><WG2228> they<WG846> came together<WG4905>, she was found<WG2147> with child<WG1722><WG1064><WG2192> of<WG1537> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Joseph<WG2501> her<WG846> husband<WG435>, being<WG5607> a just<WG1342> man, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> willing<WG2309> to make<WG3856> her<WG846> a publick example<WG3856>, was minded<WG1014> to put<WG630> her<WG846> away<WG630> privily<WG2977>.


btext:
But<WG1161> while he<WG846> thought on<WG1760> these things<WG5023>, behold<WG2400>, the angel<WG32> of the Lord<WG2962> appeared<WG5316> unto him<WG846> in<WG2596> a dream<WG3677>, saying<WG3004>, Joseph<WG2501>, thou son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>, fear<WG5399> not<WG3361> to take<WG3880> unto thee<WG4675> Mary<WG3137> thy wife<WG1135>: for<WG1063> that which is conceived<WG1080> in<WG1722> her<WG846> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>. / conceived: Gr. begotten


btext:
And<WG1161> she shall bring forth<WG5088> a son<WG5207>, and<WG2532> thou shalt call<WG2564> his<WG846> name<WG3686> JESUS<WG2424>: for<WG1063> he<WG846> shall save<WG4982> his<WG846> people<WG2992> from<WG575> their<WG846> sins<WG266>. / JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb


btext:
Now<WG1161> all<WG3650> this<WG5124> was done<WG1096>, that<WG2443> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> of<WG5259> the Lord<WG2962> by<WG1223> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, a virgin<WG3933> shall be with child<WG1722><WG1064><WG2192>, and<WG2532> shall bring forth<WG5088> a son<WG5207>, and<WG2532> they shall call<WG2564> his<WG846> name<WG3686> Emmanuel<WG1694>, which<WG3739> being interpreted<WG3177> is<WG2076>, God<WG2316> with<WG3326> us<WG2257>. / they…: or, his name shall be called


btext:
Then<WG1161> Joseph<WG2501> being raised<WG1326> from<WG575> sleep<WG5258> did<WG4160> as<WG5613> the angel<WG32> of the Lord<WG2962> had bidden<WG4367> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> took<WG3880> unto him<WG846> his wife<WG1135>:


btext:
And<WG2532> knew<WG1097> her<WG846> not<WG3756> till<WG2193><WG3739> she had brought forth<WG5088> her<WG846> firstborn<WG4416> son<WG5207>: and<WG2532> he called<WG2564> his<WG846> name<WG3686> JESUS<WG2424>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when Jesus<WG2424> was born<WG1080> in<WG1722> Bethlehem<WG965> of Judaea<WG2449> in<WG1722> the days<WG2250> of Herod<WG2264> the king<WG935>, behold<WG2400>, there came<WG3854> wise men<WG3097> from<WG575> the east<WG395> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Where<WG4226> is<WG2076> he that is born<WG5088> King<WG935> of the Jews<WG2453>? for<WG1063> we have seen<WG1492> his<WG846> star<WG792> in<WG1722> the east<WG395>, and<WG2532> are come<WG2064> to worship<WG4352> him<WG846>.


btext:
When<WG1161> Herod<WG2264> the king<WG935> had heard<WG191> these things, he was troubled<WG5015>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> Jerusalem<WG2414> with<WG3326> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had gathered<WG4863> all<WG3956> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> scribes<WG1122> of the people<WG2992> together<WG4863>, he demanded<WG4441> of<WG3844> them<WG846> where<WG4226> Christ<WG5547> should be born<WG1080>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, In<WG1722> Bethlehem<WG965> of Judaea<WG2449>: for<WG1063> thus<WG3779> it is written<WG1125> by<WG1223> the prophet<WG4396>,


btext:
And<WG2532> thou<WG4771> Bethlehem<WG965>, in the land<WG1093> of Juda<WG2448>, art<WG1488> not<WG3760> the least<WG1646> among<WG1722> the princes<WG2232> of Juda<WG2448>: for<WG1063> out of<WG1537> thee<WG4675> shall come<WG1831> a Governor<WG2233>, that<WG3748> shall rule<WG4165> my<WG3450> people<WG2992> Israel<WG2474>. / rule: or, feed


btext:
Then<WG5119> Herod<WG2264>, when he had privily<WG2977> called<WG2564> the wise men<WG3097>, enquired<WG198> of<WG3844> them<WG846> diligently<WG198> what time<WG5550> the star<WG792> appeared<WG5316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he sent<WG3992> them<WG846> to<WG1519> Bethlehem<WG965>, and said<WG2036>, Go<WG4198> and search<WG1833> diligently<WG199> for<WG4012> the young child<WG3813>; and<WG1161> when<WG1875> ye have found<WG2147> him, bring<WG518> me<WG3427> word again<WG518>, that<WG3704> I may come<WG2064> and worship<WG4352> him<WG846> also<WG2504>.


btext:
When<WG1161> they had heard<WG191> the king<WG935>, they departed<WG4198>; and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, the star<WG792>, which<WG3739> they saw<WG1492> in<WG1722> the east<WG395>, went before<WG4254> them<WG846>, till<WG2193> it came<WG2064> and stood<WG2476> over<WG1883> where<WG3757> the young child<WG3813> was<WG2258>.


btext:
When<WG1161> they saw<WG1492> the star<WG792>, they rejoiced<WG5463> with exceeding<WG4970> great<WG3173> joy<WG5479>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they were come<WG2064> into<WG1519> the house<WG3614>, they saw<WG2147><WG1492> the young child<WG3813> with<WG3326> Mary<WG3137> his<WG846> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> fell down<WG4098>, and worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> when they had opened<WG455> their<WG846> treasures<WG2344>, they presented<WG4374> unto him<WG846> gifts<WG1435>; gold<WG5557>, and<WG2532> frankincense<WG3030>, and<WG2532> myrrh<WG4666>. / presented: or, offered


btext:
And<WG2532> being warned of God<WG5537> in<WG2596> a dream<WG3677> that they should<WG344> not<WG3361> return<WG344> to<WG4314> Herod<WG2264>, they departed<WG402> into<WG1519> their own<WG846> country<WG5561> another<WG1223><WG243> way<WG3598>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they<WG846> were departed<WG402>, behold<WG2400>, the angel<WG32> of the Lord<WG2962> appeareth<WG5316> to Joseph<WG2501> in<WG2596> a dream<WG3677>, saying<WG3004>, Arise<WG1453>, and take<WG3880> the young child<WG3813> and<WG2532> his<WG846> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> flee<WG5343> into<WG1519> Egypt<WG125>, and<WG2532> be thou<WG2468> there<WG1563> until<WG2193> I<WG302> bring<WG2036> thee<WG4671> word<WG2036>: for<WG1063> Herod<WG2264> will<WG3195> seek<WG2212> the young child<WG3813> to destroy<WG622> him<WG846>.


btext:
When<WG1161> he arose<WG1453>, he took<WG3880> the young child<WG3813> and<WG2532> his<WG846> mother<WG3384> by night<WG3571>, and<WG2532> departed<WG402> into<WG1519> Egypt<WG125>:


btext:
And<WG2532> was<WG2258> there<WG1563> until<WG2193> the death<WG5054> of Herod<WG2264>: that<WG2443> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> of<WG5259> the Lord<WG2962> by<WG1223> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>, Out of<WG1537> Egypt<WG125> have I called<WG2564> my<WG3450> son<WG5207>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> Herod<WG2264>, when he saw<WG1492> that<WG3754> he was mocked<WG1702> of<WG5259> the wise men<WG3097>, was exceeding<WG3029> wroth<WG2373>, and<WG2532> sent forth<WG649>, and slew<WG337> all<WG3956> the children<WG3816> that were in<WG1722> Bethlehem<WG965>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> the coasts<WG3725> thereof<WG846>, from<WG575> two years old<WG1332> and<WG2532> under<WG2736>, according<WG2596> to the time<WG5550> which<WG3739> he had diligently enquired<WG198> of<WG3844> the wise men<WG3097>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> was fulfilled<WG4137> that which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG5259> Jeremy<WG2408> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
In<WG1722> Rama<WG4471> was there<WG191> a voice<WG5456> heard<WG191>, lamentation<WG2355>, and<WG2532> weeping<WG2805>, and<WG2532> great<WG4183> mourning<WG3602>, Rachel<WG4478> weeping<WG2799> for her<WG846> children<WG5043>, and<WG2532> would<WG2309> not<WG3756> be comforted<WG3870>, because<WG3754> they are<WG1526> not<WG3756>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when Herod<WG2264> was dead<WG5053>, behold<WG2400>, an angel<WG32> of the Lord<WG2962> appeareth<WG5316> in<WG2596> a dream<WG3677> to Joseph<WG2501> in<WG1722> Egypt<WG125>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Arise<WG1453>, and take<WG3880> the young child<WG3813> and<WG2532> his<WG846> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> go<WG4198> into<WG1519> the land<WG1093> of Israel<WG2474>: for<WG1063> they are dead<WG2348> which<WG3588> sought<WG2212> the young child's<WG3813> life<WG5590>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he arose<WG1453>, and took<WG3880> the young child<WG3813> and<WG2532> his<WG846> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the land<WG1093> of Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when he heard<WG191> that<WG3754> Archelaus<WG745> did reign<WG936> in<WG1909> Judaea<WG2449> in the room<WG473> of his<WG846> father<WG3962> Herod<WG2264>, he was afraid<WG5399> to go<WG565> thither<WG1563>: notwithstanding<WG1161>, being warned of God<WG5537> in<WG2596> a dream<WG3677>, he turned aside<WG402> into<WG1519> the parts<WG3313> of Galilee<WG1056>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he came<WG2064> and dwelt<WG2730> in<WG1519> a city<WG4172> called<WG3004> Nazareth<WG3478>: that<WG3704> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> the prophets<WG4396><WG3754>, He shall be called<WG2564> a Nazarene<WG3480>.


btext:
<WG1161> In<WG1722> those<WG1565> days<WG2250> came<WG3854> John<WG2491> the Baptist<WG910>, preaching<WG2784> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048> of Judaea<WG2449>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, Repent ye<WG3340>: for<WG1063> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is at hand<WG1448>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG3778> is he<WG2076> that was spoken<WG4483> of by<WG5259> the prophet<WG4396> Esaias<WG2268>, saying<WG3004>, The voice<WG5456> of one crying<WG994> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048>, Prepare ye<WG2090> the way<WG3598> of the Lord<WG2962>, make<WG4160> his<WG846> paths<WG5147> straight<WG2117>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the same<WG846> John<WG2491> had<WG2192> his<WG846> raiment<WG1742> of<WG575> camel's<WG2574> hair<WG2359>, and<WG2532> a leathern<WG1193> girdle<WG2223> about<WG4012> his<WG846> loins<WG3751>; and<WG1161> his<WG846> meat<WG5160> was<WG2258> locusts<WG200> and<WG2532> wild<WG66> honey<WG3192>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> went out<WG1607> to<WG4314> him<WG846> Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> Judaea<WG2449>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the region round about<WG4066> Jordan<WG2446>,


btext:
And<WG2532> were baptized<WG907> of<WG5259> him<WG846> in<WG1722> Jordan<WG2446>, confessing<WG1843> their<WG846> sins<WG266>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when he saw<WG1492> many<WG4183> of the Pharisees<WG5330> and<WG2532> Sadducees<WG4523> come<WG2064> to<WG1909> his<WG846> baptism<WG908>, he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, O generation<WG1081> of vipers<WG2191>, who<WG5101> hath warned<WG5263> you<WG5213> to flee<WG5343> from<WG575> the wrath<WG3709> to come<WG3195>?


btext:
Bring forth<WG4160> therefore<WG3767> fruits<WG2590> meet<WG514> for repentance<WG3341>: / meet…: or, answerable to amendment of life


btext:
And<WG2532> think<WG1380> not<WG3361> to say<WG3004> within<WG1722> yourselves<WG1438>, We have<WG2192> Abraham<WG11> to our father<WG3962>: for<WG1063> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG3754> God<WG2316> is able<WG1410> of<WG1537> these<WG5130> stones<WG3037> to raise up<WG1453> children<WG5043> unto Abraham<WG11>.


btext:
And<WG1161> now<WG2235> also<WG2532> the axe<WG513> is laid<WG2749> unto<WG4314> the root<WG4491> of the trees<WG1186>: therefore<WG3767> every<WG3956> tree<WG1186> which bringeth<WG4160> not<WG3361> forth<WG4160> good<WG2570> fruit<WG2590> is hewn down<WG1581>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> into<WG1519> the fire<WG4442>.


btext:
I<WG1473> indeed<WG3303> baptize<WG907> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> water<WG5204> unto<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>: but<WG1161> he that cometh<WG2064> after<WG3694> me<WG3450> is<WG2076> mightier than<WG2478> I<WG3450>, whose<WG3739> shoes<WG5266> I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> worthy<WG2425> to bear<WG941>: he<WG846> shall baptize<WG907> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, and<WG2532> with fire<WG4442>:


btext:
Whose<WG3739> fan<WG4425> is in<WG1722> his<WG846> hand<WG5495>, and<WG2532> he will throughly purge<WG1245> his<WG846> floor<WG257>, and<WG2532> gather<WG4863> his<WG846> wheat<WG4621> into<WG1519> the garner<WG596>; but<WG1161> he will burn up<WG2618> the chaff<WG892> with unquenchable<WG762> fire<WG4442>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> cometh<WG3854> Jesus<WG2424> from<WG575> Galilee<WG1056> to<WG1909> Jordan<WG2446> unto<WG4314> John<WG2491>, to be baptized<WG907> of<WG5259> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> John<WG2491> forbad<WG1254> him, saying<WG3004>, I<WG1473> have<WG2192> need<WG5532> to be baptized<WG907> of<WG5259> thee<WG4675>, and<WG2532> comest<WG2064> thou<WG4771> to<WG4314> me<WG3165>?


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> answering<WG611> said<WG2036> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, Suffer<WG863> it to be so now<WG737>: for<WG1063> thus<WG3779> it becometh<WG4241><WG2076> us<WG2254> to fulfil<WG4137> all<WG3956> righteousness.<WG1343> Then<WG5119> he suffered<WG863> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424>, when he was baptized<WG907>, went up<WG305> straightway<WG2117> out of<WG575> the water<WG5204>: and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, the heavens<WG3772> were opened<WG455> unto him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he saw<WG1492> the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316> descending<WG2597> like<WG5616> a dove<WG4058>, and<WG2532> lighting<WG2064> upon<WG1909> him<WG846>:


btext:
And<WG2532> lo<WG2400> a voice<WG5456> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>, saying<WG3004>, This<WG3778> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> Son<WG5207>, in<WG1722> whom<WG3739> I am well pleased<WG2106>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> was Jesus<WG2424> led up<WG321> of<WG5259> the Spirit<WG4151> into<WG1519> the wilderness<WG2048> to be tempted<WG3985> of<WG5259> the devil<WG1228>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had fasted<WG3522> forty<WG5062> days<WG2250> and<WG2532> forty<WG5062> nights<WG3571>, he was afterward<WG5305> an hungred<WG3983>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the tempter<WG3985> came<WG4334> to him<WG846>, he said<WG2036>, If<WG1487> thou be<WG1488> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, command<WG2036> that<WG2443> these<WG3778> stones<WG3037> be made<WG1096> bread<WG740>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, It is written<WG1125>, Man<WG444> shall<WG2198> not<WG3756> live<WG2198> by<WG1909> bread<WG740> alone<WG3441>, but<WG235> by<WG1909> every<WG3956> word<WG4487> that proceedeth<WG1607> out of<WG1223> the mouth<WG4750> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the devil<WG1228> taketh<WG3880> him<WG846> up<WG3880> into<WG1519> the holy<WG40> city<WG4172>, and<WG2532> setteth<WG2476> him<WG846> on<WG1909> a pinnacle<WG4419> of the temple<WG2411>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, If<WG1487> thou be<WG1488> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, cast<WG906> thyself<WG4572> down<WG2736>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125><WG3754>, He shall give<WG1781> his<WG846> angels<WG32> charge<WG1781> concerning<WG4012> thee<WG4675>: and<WG2532> in<WG1909> their hands<WG5495> they shall bear<WG142> thee<WG4571> up<WG142>, lest at any time<WG3379> thou dash<WG4350> thy<WG4675> foot<WG4228> against<WG4314> a stone<WG3037>.


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> said<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, It is written<WG1125> again<WG3825>, Thou shalt<WG1598> not<WG3756> tempt<WG1598> the Lord<WG2962> thy<WG4675> God<WG2316>. / tempt: or, try, or, put to trial, or, proof


btext:
Again<WG3825>, the devil<WG1228> taketh<WG3880> him<WG846> up<WG3880> into<WG1519> an exceeding<WG3029> high<WG5308> mountain<WG3735>, and<WG2532> sheweth<WG1166> him<WG846> all<WG3956> the kingdoms<WG932> of the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> the glory<WG1391> of them<WG846>;


btext:
And<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, All<WG3956> these things<WG5023> will I give<WG1325> thee<WG4671>, if<WG1437> thou wilt fall down<WG4098> and worship<WG4352> me<WG3427>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> saith<WG3004> Jesus<WG2424> unto him<WG846>, Get thee hence<WG5217>, Satan<WG4567>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, Thou shalt worship<WG4352> the Lord<WG2962> thy<WG4675> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> him<WG846> only<WG3441> shalt thou serve<WG3000>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the devil<WG1228> leaveth<WG863> him<WG846>, and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, angels<WG32> came<WG4334> and<WG2532> ministered<WG1247> unto him<WG846>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when Jesus<WG2424> had heard<WG191> that<WG3754> John<WG2491> was cast into prison<WG3860>, he departed<WG402> into<WG1519> Galilee<WG1056>; / cast…: or, delivered up


btext:
And<WG2532> leaving<WG2641> Nazareth<WG3478>, he came<WG2064> and dwelt<WG2730> in<WG1519> Capernaum<WG2584>, which<WG3588> is upon the sea coast<WG3864>, in<WG1722> the borders<WG3725> of Zabulon<WG2194> and<WG2532> Nephthalim<WG3508>:


btext:
That<WG2443> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> Esaias<WG2268> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
The land<WG1093> of Zabulon<WG2194>, and<WG2532> the land<WG1093> of Nephthalim<WG3508>, by the way<WG3598> of the sea<WG2281>, beyond<WG4008> Jordan<WG2446>, Galilee<WG1056> of the Gentiles<WG1484>;


btext:
The people<WG2992> which<WG3588> sat<WG2521> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4655> saw<WG1492> great<WG3173> light<WG5457>; and<WG2532> to them which<WG3588> sat<WG2521> in<WG1722> the region<WG5561> and<WG2532> shadow<WG4639> of death<WG2288> light<WG5457> is sprung up<WG393><WG846>.


btext:
From<WG575> that time<WG5119> Jesus<WG2424> began<WG756> to preach<WG2784>, and<WG2532> to say<WG3004>, Repent<WG3340>: for<WG1063> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is at hand<WG1448>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424>, walking<WG4043> by<WG3844> the sea<WG2281> of Galilee<WG1056>, saw<WG1492> two<WG1417> brethren<WG80>, Simon<WG4613> called<WG3004> Peter<WG4074>, and<WG2532> Andrew<WG406> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, casting<WG906> a net<WG293> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>: for<WG1063> they were<WG2258> fishers<WG231>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Follow<WG1205><WG3694> me<WG3450>, and<WG2532> I will make<WG4160> you<WG5209> fishers<WG231> of men<WG444>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they straightway<WG2112> left<WG863> their nets<WG1350>, and followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> going on<WG4260> from thence<WG1564>, he saw<WG1492> other<WG243> two<WG1417> brethren<WG80>, James<WG2385> the son of<WG3588> Zebedee<WG2199>, and<WG2532> John<WG2491> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, in<WG1722> a ship<WG4143> with<WG3326> Zebedee<WG2199> their<WG846> father<WG3962>, mending<WG2675> their<WG846> nets<WG1350>; and<WG2532> he called<WG2564> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they immediately<WG2112> left<WG863> the ship<WG4143> and<WG2532> their<WG846> father<WG3962>, and followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> went about<WG4013> all<WG3650> Galilee<WG1056>, teaching<WG1321> in<WG1722> their<WG846> synagogues<WG4864>, and<WG2532> preaching<WG2784> the gospel<WG2098> of the kingdom<WG932>, and<WG2532> healing<WG2323> all<WG3956> manner of sickness<WG3554> and<WG2532> all<WG3956> manner of disease<WG3119> among<WG1722> the people<WG2992>.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> fame<WG189> went<WG565> throughout<WG1519> all<WG3650> Syria<WG4947>: and<WG2532> they brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846> all<WG3956> sick<WG2560> people<WG2192> that were taken with<WG4912> divers<WG4164> diseases<WG3554> and<WG2532> torments<WG931>, and<WG2532> those which were possessed with devils<WG1139>, and<WG2532> those which were lunatick<WG4583>, and<WG2532> those that had the palsy<WG3885>; and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there followed<WG190> him<WG846> great<WG4183> multitudes of people<WG3793> from<WG575> Galilee<WG1056>, and<WG2532> from Decapolis<WG1179>, and<WG2532> from Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG2532> from Judaea<WG2449>, and<WG2532> from beyond<WG4008> Jordan<WG2446>.


btext:
And<WG1161> seeing<WG1492> the multitudes<WG3793>, he went up<WG305> into<WG1519> a mountain<WG3735>: and<WG2532> when he<WG846> was set<WG2523>, his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he opened<WG455> his<WG846> mouth<WG4750>, and taught<WG1321> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are the poor<WG4434> in spirit<WG4151>: for<WG3754> theirs<WG846> is<WG2076> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are the meek<WG4239>: for<WG3754> they<WG846> shall inherit<WG2816> the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are they which<WG3588> do hunger<WG3983> and<WG2532> thirst<WG1372> after righteousness<WG1343>: for<WG3754> they<WG846> shall be filled<WG5526>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are the pure<WG2513> in heart<WG2588>: for<WG3754> they<WG846> shall see<WG3700> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are the peacemakers<WG1518>: for<WG3754> they<WG846> shall be called<WG2564> the children<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are they which are persecuted<WG1377> for<WG1752> righteousness' sake<WG1343>: for<WG3754> theirs<WG846> is<WG2076> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> are ye<WG2075>, when<WG3752> men shall revile<WG3679> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> persecute<WG1377> you, and<WG2532> shall say<WG2036> all manner<WG3956> of evil<WG4190><WG4487> against<WG2596> you<WG5216> falsely<WG5574>, for my sake<WG1752><WG1700>. / falsely: Gr. lying


btext:
Rejoice<WG5463>, and<WG2532> be exceeding glad<WG21>: for<WG3754> great<WG4183> is your<WG5216> reward<WG3408> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: for<WG1063> so<WG3779> persecuted they<WG1377> the prophets<WG4396> which<WG3588> were before<WG4253> you<WG5216>.


btext:
Ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> the salt<WG217> of the earth<WG1093>: but<WG1161> if<WG1437> the salt<WG217> have lost his savour<WG3471>, wherewith<WG1722><WG5101> shall it be salted<WG233>? it is thenceforth<WG2089> good<WG2480> for<WG1519> nothing<WG3762>, but<WG1508> to be cast<WG906> out<WG1854>, and<WG2532> to be trodden under foot<WG2662> of<WG5259> men<WG444>.


btext:
Ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> the light<WG5457> of the world<WG2889>. A city<WG4172> that is set<WG2749> on<WG1883> an hill<WG3735> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> be hid<WG2928>.


btext:
Neither<WG3761> do men light<WG2545> a candle<WG3088>, and<WG2532> put<WG5087> it<WG846> under<WG5259> a bushel<WG3426>, but<WG235> on<WG1909> a candlestick<WG3087>; and<WG2532> it giveth light<WG2989> unto all<WG3956> that are in<WG1722> the house<WG3614>. / a bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck


btext:
Let your<WG5216> light<WG5457> so<WG3779> shine<WG2989> before<WG1715> men<WG444>, that<WG3704> they may see<WG1492> your<WG5216> good<WG2570> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> glorify<WG1392> your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Think<WG3543> not<WG3361> that<WG3754> I am come<WG2064> to destroy<WG2647> the law<WG3551>, or<WG2228> the prophets<WG4396>: I am<WG2064> not<WG3756> come<WG2064> to destroy<WG2647>, but<WG235> to fulfil<WG4137>.


btext:
For<WG1063> verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Till<WG2193><WG302> heaven<WG3772> and<WG2532> earth<WG1093> pass<WG3928>, one<WG1520> jot<WG2503> or<WG2228> one<WG3391> tittle<WG2762> shall in no wise<WG3364> pass<WG3928> from<WG575> the law<WG3551>, till<WG2193><WG302> all<WG3956> be fulfilled<WG1096>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3739><WG1437> therefore<WG3767> shall break<WG3089> one<WG3391> of these<WG5130> least<WG1646> commandments<WG1785>, and<WG2532> shall teach<WG1321> men<WG444> so<WG3779>, he shall be called<WG2564> the least<WG1646> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>: but<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall do<WG4160> and<WG2532> teach<WG1321> them, the same<WG3778> shall be called<WG2564> great<WG3173> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> except<WG3362> your<WG5216> righteousness<WG1343> shall exceed<WG4052><WG4119> the righteousness of the scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, ye shall in no case<WG3364> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> it was said<WG4483> by them of old time<WG744>, Thou shalt<WG5407> not<WG3756> kill<WG5407>; and<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall kill<WG5407> shall be<WG2071> in danger<WG1777> of the judgment<WG2920>: / by: or, to


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> whosoever<WG3956> is angry<WG3710> with his<WG846> brother<WG80> without a cause<WG1500> shall be<WG2071> in danger<WG1777> of the judgment<WG2920>: and<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall say<WG2036> to his<WG846> brother<WG80>, Raca<WG4469>, shall be<WG2071> in danger<WG1777> of the council<WG4892>: but<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall say<WG2036>, Thou fool<WG3474>, shall be<WG2071> in danger<WG1777> of<WG1519> hell<WG1067> fire<WG4442>. / Raca: that is, Vain fellow


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> if<WG1437> thou bring<WG4374> thy<WG4675> gift<WG1435> to<WG1909> the altar<WG2379>, and there<WG2546> rememberest<WG3415> that<WG3754> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80> hath<WG2192> ought<WG5100> against<WG2596> thee<WG4675>;


btext:
Leave<WG863> there<WG1563> thy<WG4675> gift<WG1435> before<WG1715> the altar<WG2379>, and<WG2532> go thy way<WG5217>; first<WG4412> be reconciled<WG1259> to thy<WG4675> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> then<WG5119> come<WG2064> and offer<WG4374> thy<WG4675> gift<WG1435>.


btext:
Agree<WG2468><WG2132> with thine<WG4675> adversary<WG476> quickly<WG5035>, whiles<WG2193><WG3755> thou art<WG1488> in<WG1722> the way<WG3598> with<WG3326> him<WG846>; lest at any time<WG3379> the adversary<WG476> deliver<WG3860> thee<WG4571> to the judge<WG2923>, and<WG2532> the judge<WG2923> deliver<WG3860> thee<WG4571> to the officer<WG5257>, and<WG2532> thou be cast<WG906> into<WG1519> prison<WG5438>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto thee<WG4671>, Thou shalt<WG1831> by no means<WG3364> come<WG1831> out thence<WG1564>, till<WG2193><WG302> thou hast paid<WG591> the uttermost<WG2078> farthing<WG2835>.


btext:
Ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> it was said<WG4483> by them of old time<WG744>, Thou shalt<WG3431> not<WG3756> commit adultery<WG3431>:


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> whosoever<WG3956> looketh<WG991> on a woman<WG1135> to<WG4314> lust after<WG1937> her<WG846> hath committed adultery<WG3431> with her<WG846> already<WG2235> in<WG1722> his<WG846> heart<WG2588>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1487> thy<WG4675> right<WG1188> eye<WG3788> offend<WG4624> thee<WG4571>, pluck<WG1807> it<WG846> out<WG1807>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> it from<WG575> thee<WG4675>: for<WG1063> it is profitable<WG4851> for thee<WG4671> that<WG2443> one<WG1520> of thy<WG4675> members<WG3196> should perish<WG622>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> that thy<WG4675> whole<WG3650> body<WG4983> should be cast<WG906> into<WG1519> hell<WG1067>. / offend…: or, do cause thee to offend


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> thy<WG4675> right<WG1188> hand<WG5495> offend<WG4624> thee<WG4571>, cut<WG1581> it<WG846> off<WG1581>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> it from<WG575> thee<WG4675>: for<WG1063> it is profitable<WG4851> for thee<WG4671> that<WG2443> one<WG1520> of thy<WG4675> members<WG3196> should perish<WG622>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> that thy<WG4675> whole<WG3650> body<WG4983> should be cast<WG906> into<WG1519> hell<WG1067>.


btext:
<WG1161> It hath been said<WG4483><WG3754>, Whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall put away<WG630> his<WG846> wife<WG1135>, let him give<WG1325> her<WG846> a writing of divorcement<WG647>:


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall put away<WG630> his<WG846> wife<WG1135>, saving<WG3924> for the cause<WG3056> of fornication<WG4202>, causeth<WG4160> her<WG846> to commit adultery<WG3429>: and<WG2532> whosoever<WG3739><WG1437> shall marry<WG1060> her that is divorced<WG630> committeth adultery<WG3429>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> it hath been said<WG4483> by them of old time<WG744>, Thou shalt<WG1964> not<WG3756> forswear thyself<WG1964>, but<WG1161> shalt perform<WG591> unto the Lord<WG2962> thine<WG4675> oaths<WG3727>:


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Swear<WG3660> not<WG3361> at all<WG3654>; neither<WG3383> by<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>; for<WG3754> it is<WG2076> God's<WG2316> throne<WG2362>:


btext:
Nor<WG3383> by<WG1722> the earth<WG1093>; for<WG3754> it is<WG2076> his<WG846> footstool<WG4228><WG5286>: neither<WG3383> by<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>; for<WG3754> it is<WG2076> the city<WG4172> of the great<WG3173> King<WG935>.


btext:
Neither<WG3383> shalt thou swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> thy<WG4675> head<WG2776>, because<WG3754> thou canst<WG1410> not<WG3756> make<WG4160> one<WG3391> hair<WG2359> white<WG3022> or<WG2228> black<WG3189>.


btext:
But<WG1161> let<WG2077> your<WG5216> communication<WG3056> be<WG2077>, Yea<WG3483>, yea<WG3483>; Nay<WG3756>, nay<WG3756>: for<WG1161> whatsoever is more<WG4053> than these<WG5130> cometh<WG2076> of<WG1537> evil<WG4190>.


btext:
Ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> it hath been said<WG4483>, An eye<WG3788> for<WG473> an eye<WG3788>, and<WG2532> a tooth<WG3599> for<WG473> a tooth<WG3599>:


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That ye resist<WG436> not<WG3361> evil<WG4190>: but<WG235> whosoever<WG3748> shall smite<WG4474> thee<WG4571> on<WG1909> thy<WG4675> right<WG1188> cheek<WG4600>, turn<WG4762> to him<WG846> the other<WG243> also<WG2532>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if any man will<WG2309> sue<WG2919> thee<WG4671> at the law<WG2919>, and<WG2532> take away<WG2983> thy<WG4675> coat<WG5509>, let<WG863> him<WG846> have<WG863> thy cloke<WG2440> also<WG2532>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whosoever<WG3748> shall compel<WG29> thee<WG4571> to go<WG29> a<WG1520> mile<WG3400>, go<WG5217> with<WG3326> him<WG846> twain<WG1417>.


btext:
Give<WG1325> to him that asketh<WG154> thee<WG4571>, and<WG2532> from him that would<WG2309> borrow<WG1155> of<WG575> thee<WG4675> turn<WG654> not<WG3361> thou away<WG654>.


btext:
Ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> it hath been said<WG4483>, Thou shalt love<WG25> thy<WG4675> neighbour<WG4139>, and<WG2532> hate<WG3404> thine<WG4675> enemy<WG2190>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I<WG1473> say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Love<WG25> your<WG5216> enemies<WG2190>, bless<WG2127> them that curse<WG2672> you<WG5209>, do<WG4160> good<WG2573> to them that hate<WG3404> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> pray<WG4336> for<WG5228> them which<WG3588> despitefully use<WG1908> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> persecute<WG1377> you<WG5209>;


btext:
That<WG3704> ye may be<WG1096> the children<WG5207> of your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: for<WG3754> he maketh<WG393> his<WG846> sun<WG2246> to rise<WG393> on<WG1909> the evil<WG4190> and<WG2532> on the good<WG18>, and<WG2532> sendeth rain<WG1026> on<WG1909> the just<WG1342> and<WG2532> on the unjust<WG94>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1437> ye love<WG25> them which<WG3588> love<WG25> you<WG5209>, what<WG5101> reward<WG3408> have ye<WG2192>? do<WG4160> not<WG3780> even<WG2532> the publicans<WG5057> the same<WG846>?


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> ye salute<WG782> your<WG5216> brethren<WG80> only<WG3440>, what<WG5101> do<WG4160> ye more<WG4053> than others? do<WG4160> not<WG3780> even<WG2532> the publicans<WG5057> so<WG3779>?


btext:
Be<WG2071> ye<WG5210> therefore<WG3767> perfect<WG5046>, even<WG5618> as your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> perfect<WG5046>.


btext:
Take heed<WG4337> that ye do<WG4160> not<WG3361> your<WG5216> alms<WG1654> before<WG1715> men<WG444>, to be seen<WG4314><WG2300> of them<WG846>: otherwise<WG1490> ye have<WG2192> no<WG3756> reward<WG3408> of<WG3844> your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>. / alms: or, righteousness / of your: or, with your


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> when<WG3752> thou doest<WG4160> thine alms<WG1654>, do<WG4537> not<WG3361> sound a trumpet<WG4537> before<WG1715> thee<WG4675>, as<WG5618> the hypocrites<WG5273> do<WG4160> in<WG1722> the synagogues<WG4864> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the streets<WG4505>, that<WG3704> they may have glory<WG1392> of<WG5259> men<WG444>. Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, They have<WG568> their<WG846> reward<WG3408>. / do not…: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded


btext:
But<WG1161> when thou<WG4675> doest<WG4160> alms<WG1654>, let<WG1097> not<WG3361> thy<WG4675> left hand<WG710> know<WG1097> what<WG5101> thy<WG4675> right hand<WG1188> doeth<WG4160>:


btext:
That<WG3704> thine<WG4675> alms<WG1654> may be<WG5600> in<WG1722> secret<WG2927>: and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> seeth<WG991> in<WG1722> secret<WG2927> himself<WG846> shall reward<WG591> thee<WG4671> openly<WG1722><WG5318>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3752> thou prayest<WG4336>, thou shalt<WG2071> not<WG3756> be<WG2071> as<WG5618> the hypocrites<WG5273> are: for<WG3754> they love<WG5368> to pray<WG4336> standing<WG2476> in<WG1722> the synagogues<WG4864> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the corners<WG1137> of the streets<WG4113>, that<WG3704> they may<WG302> be seen<WG5316> of men<WG444>. Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213><WG3754>, They have<WG568> their<WG846> reward<WG3408>.


btext:
But<WG1161> thou<WG4771>, when<WG3752> thou prayest<WG4336>, enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> thy<WG4675> closet<WG5009>, and<WG2532> when thou hast shut<WG2808> thy<WG4675> door<WG2374>, pray<WG4336> to thy<WG4675> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> secret<WG2927>; and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> seeth<WG991> in<WG1722> secret<WG2927> shall reward<WG591> thee<WG4671> openly<WG1722><WG5318>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when ye pray<WG4336>, use<WG945> not<WG3361> vain repetitions<WG945>, as<WG5618> the heathen<WG1482> do: for<WG1063> they think<WG1380> that<WG3754> they shall be heard<WG1522> for<WG1722> their<WG846> much speaking<WG4180>.


btext:
Be<WG3666> not<WG3361> ye<WG3666> therefore<WG3767> like<WG3666> unto them<WG846>: for<WG1063> your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> knoweth<WG1492> what things<WG3739> ye have<WG2192> need of<WG5532>, before<WG4253> ye<WG5209> ask<WG154> him<WG846>.


btext:
After this manner<WG3779> therefore<WG3767> pray<WG4336> ye<WG5210>: Our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> art in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, Hallowed be<WG37> thy<WG4675> name<WG3686>.


btext:
Thy<WG4675> kingdom<WG932> come<WG2064>. Thy<WG4675> will<WG2307> be done<WG1096> in<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, as<WG2532><WG5613> it is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG2532> forgive<WG863> us<WG2254> our<WG2257> debts<WG3783>, as<WG2532><WG5613> we<WG2249> forgive<WG863> our<WG2257> debtors<WG3781>.


btext:
And<WG2532> lead<WG1533> us<WG2248> not<WG3361> into<WG1519> temptation<WG3986>, but<WG235> deliver<WG4506> us<WG2248> from<WG575> evil<WG4190>: For<WG3754> thine<WG4675> is<WG2076> the kingdom<WG932>, and<WG2532> the power<WG1411>, and<WG2532> the glory<WG1391>, for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1437> ye forgive<WG863> men<WG444> their<WG846> trespasses<WG3900>, your<WG5216> heavenly<WG3770> Father<WG3962> will also<WG2532> forgive<WG863> you<WG5213>:


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG3362> ye forgive<WG863> not<WG3362> men<WG444> their<WG846> trespasses<WG3900>, neither<WG3761> will your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> forgive<WG863> your<WG5216> trespasses<WG3900>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161> when<WG3752> ye fast<WG3522>, be<WG1096> not<WG3361>, as<WG5618> the hypocrites<WG5273>, of a sad countenance<WG4659>: for<WG1063> they disfigure<WG853> their<WG846> faces<WG4383>, that<WG3704> they may appear<WG5316> unto men<WG444> to fast<WG3522>. Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213><WG3754>, They have<WG568> their<WG846> reward<WG3408>.


btext:
But<WG1161> thou<WG4771>, when thou fastest<WG3522>, anoint<WG218> thine<WG4675> head<WG2776>, and<WG2532> wash<WG3538> thy<WG4675> face<WG4383>;


btext:
That<WG3704> thou appear<WG5316> not<WG3361> unto men<WG444> to fast<WG3522>, but<WG235> unto thy<WG4675> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> secret<WG2927>: and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> Father<WG3962>, which<WG3588> seeth<WG991> in<WG1722> secret<WG2927>, shall reward<WG591> thee<WG4671> openly<WG1722><WG5318>.


btext:
Lay<WG2343> not<WG3361> up<WG2343> for yourselves<WG5213> treasures<WG2344> upon<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, where<WG3699> moth<WG4597> and<WG2532> rust<WG1035> doth corrupt<WG853>, and<WG2532> where<WG3699> thieves<WG2812> break through<WG1358> and<WG2532> steal<WG2813>:


btext:
But<WG1161> lay up<WG2343> for yourselves<WG5213> treasures<WG2344> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, where<WG3699> neither<WG3777> moth<WG4597> nor<WG3777> rust<WG1035> doth corrupt<WG853>, and<WG2532> where<WG3699> thieves<WG2812> do<WG1358> not<WG3756> break through<WG1358> nor<WG3761> steal<WG2813>:


btext:
For<WG1063> where<WG3699> your<WG5216> treasure<WG2344> is<WG2076>, there<WG1563> will<WG2071> your<WG5216> heart<WG2588> be<WG2071> also<WG2532>.


btext:
The light<WG3088> of the body<WG4983> is<WG2076> the eye<WG3788>: if<WG1437> therefore<WG3767> thine<WG4675> eye<WG3788> be<WG5600> single<WG573>, thy<WG4675> whole<WG3650> body<WG4983> shall be<WG2071> full of light<WG5460>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> thine<WG4675> eye<WG3788> be<WG5600> evil<WG4190>, thy<WG4675> whole<WG3650> body<WG4983> shall be<WG2071> full of darkness<WG4652>. If<WG1487> therefore<WG3767> the light<WG5457> that is<WG2076> in<WG1722> thee<WG4671> be darkness<WG4655>, how great<WG4214> is that darkness<WG4655>!


btext:
No man<WG3762> can<WG1410> serve<WG1398> two<WG1417> masters<WG2962>: for<WG1063> either<WG2228> he will hate<WG3404> the one<WG1520>, and<WG2532> love<WG25> the other<WG2087>; or else<WG2228> he will hold<WG472> to the one<WG1520>, and<WG2532> despise<WG2706> the other<WG2087>. Ye cannot<WG3756><WG1410> serve<WG1398> God<WG2316> and<WG2532> mammon<WG3126>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Take no<WG3361> thought<WG3309> for your<WG5216> life<WG5590>, what<WG5101> ye shall eat<WG5315>, or<WG2532> what<WG5101> ye shall drink<WG4095>; nor yet for<WG3366> your<WG5216> body<WG4983>, what<WG5101> ye shall put on<WG1746>. Is<WG2076> not<WG3780> the life<WG5590> more than<WG4119> meat<WG5160>, and<WG2532> the body<WG4983> than raiment<WG1742>?


btext:
Behold<WG1689><WG1519> the fowls<WG4071> of the air<WG3772>: for<WG3754> they sow<WG4687> not<WG3756>, neither<WG3761> do they reap<WG2325>, nor<WG3761> gather<WG4863> into<WG1519> barns<WG596>; yet<WG2532> your<WG5216> heavenly<WG3770> Father<WG3962> feedeth<WG5142> them<WG846>. Are<WG1308> ye<WG5210> not<WG3756> much<WG3123> better than<WG1308> they<WG846>?


btext:
<WG1161> Which<WG1537><WG5101> of you<WG5216> by taking thought<WG3309> can<WG1410> add<WG4369> one<WG1520> cubit<WG4083> unto<WG1909> his<WG846> stature<WG2244>?


btext:
And<WG2532> why<WG5101> take ye thought<WG3309> for<WG4012> raiment<WG1742>? Consider<WG2648> the lilies<WG2918> of the field<WG68>, how<WG4459> they grow<WG837>; they toil<WG2872> not<WG3756>, neither<WG3761> do they spin<WG3514>:


btext:
And yet<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> even<WG3761> Solomon<WG4672> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> his<WG846> glory<WG1391> was<WG4016> not<WG3761> arrayed<WG4016> like<WG5613> one<WG1520> of these<WG5130>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1161>, if<WG1487> God<WG2316> so<WG3779> clothe<WG294> the grass<WG5528> of the field<WG68>, which to day<WG4594> is<WG5607>, and<WG2532> to morrow<WG839> is cast<WG906> into<WG1519> the oven<WG2823>, shall he not<WG3756> much<WG4183> more<WG3123> clothe you<WG5209>, O ye of little faith<WG3640>?


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> take no<WG3361> thought<WG3309>, saying<WG3004>, What<WG5101> shall we eat<WG5315>? or<WG2228>, What<WG5101> shall we drink<WG4095>? or<WG2228>, Wherewithal<WG5101> shall we be clothed<WG4016>?


btext:
(For<WG1063> after<WG1934> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023> do the Gentiles<WG1484> seek<WG1934>:) for<WG1063> your<WG5216> heavenly<WG3770> Father<WG3962> knoweth<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye have need<WG5535> of all<WG537> these things<WG5130>.


btext:
But<WG1161> seek ye<WG2212> first<WG4412> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> righteousness<WG1343>; and<WG2532> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023> shall be added<WG4369> unto you<WG5213>.


btext:
Take<WG3309> therefore<WG3767> no<WG3361> thought<WG3309> for<WG1519> the morrow<WG839>: for<WG1063> the morrow<WG839> shall take thought<WG3309> for the things<WG3588> of itself<WG1438>. Sufficient<WG713> unto the day<WG2250> is the evil<WG2549> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1722> with<WG3739> what<WG1063> judgment<WG2917> ye judge<WG2919>, ye shall be judged<WG2919>: and<WG2532> with<WG1722> what<WG3739> measure<WG3358> ye mete<WG3354>, it shall be measured<WG488> to you<WG5213> again<WG488>.


btext:
And<WG1161> why<WG5101> beholdest<WG991> thou the mote<WG2595> that is in<WG1722> thy<WG4675> brother's<WG80> eye<WG3788>, but<WG1161> considerest<WG2657> not<WG3756> the beam<WG1385> that is in<WG1722> thine own<WG4674> eye<WG3788>?


btext:
Or<WG2228> how<WG4459> wilt thou say<WG2046> to thy<WG4675> brother<WG80>, Let<WG863> me pull out<WG1544> the mote<WG2595> out of<WG575> thine<WG4675> eye<WG3788>; and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a beam<WG1385> is in<WG1722> thine own<WG4675> eye<WG3788>?


btext:
Thou hypocrite<WG5273>, first<WG4412> cast out<WG1544> the beam<WG1385> out of<WG1537> thine own<WG4675> eye<WG3788>; and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shalt thou see clearly<WG1227> to cast out<WG1544> the mote<WG2595> out of<WG1537> thy<WG4675> brother's<WG80> eye<WG3788>.


btext:
Give<WG1325> not<WG3361> that which<WG3588> is holy<WG40> unto the dogs<WG2965>, neither<WG3366> cast<WG906> ye your<WG5216> pearls<WG3135> before<WG1715> swine<WG5519>, lest<WG3379> they trample<WG2662> them<WG846> under<WG1722> their<WG846> feet<WG4228>, and<WG2532> turn again<WG4762> and rend<WG4486> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Ask<WG154>, and<WG2532> it shall be given<WG1325> you<WG5213>; seek<WG2212>, and<WG2532> ye shall find<WG2147>; knock<WG2925>, and<WG2532> it shall be opened<WG455> unto you<WG5213>:


btext:
For<WG1063> every one<WG3956> that asketh<WG154> receiveth<WG2983>; and<WG2532> he that seeketh<WG2212> findeth<WG2147>; and<WG2532> to him that knocketh<WG2925> it shall be opened<WG455>.


btext:
Or<WG2228> what<WG5101> man<WG444> is<WG2076> there of<WG1537> you<WG5216>, whom<WG3739> if<WG1437> his<WG846> son<WG5207> ask<WG154> bread<WG740>, will he give<WG3361><WG1929> him<WG846> a stone<WG3037>?


btext:
Or<WG2532> if<WG1437> he ask<WG154> a fish<WG2486>, will he give<WG3361><WG1929> him<WG846> a serpent<WG3789>?


btext:
If<WG1487> ye<WG5210> then<WG3767>, being<WG5607> evil<WG4190>, know<WG1492> how to give<WG1325> good<WG18> gifts<WG1390> unto your<WG5216> children<WG5043>, how much<WG4214> more<WG3123> shall your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> give<WG1325> good things<WG18> to them that ask<WG154> him<WG846>?


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> all things<WG3956> whatsoever<WG302><WG3745> ye would<WG2309> that<WG2443> men<WG444> should do<WG4160> to you<WG5213>, do<WG4160> ye<WG5210> even<WG2532> so<WG3779> to them<WG846>: for<WG1063> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the law<WG3551> and<WG2532> the prophets<WG4396>.


btext:
Enter ye in<WG1525> at<WG1223> the strait<WG4728> gate<WG4439>: for<WG3754> wide<WG4116> is the gate<WG4439>, and<WG2532> broad<WG2149> is the way<WG3598>, that leadeth<WG520> to<WG1519> destruction<WG684>, and<WG2532> many<WG4183> there be<WG1526> which<WG3588> go in<WG1525> thereat<WG1223><WG846>: / strait: or, narrow


btext:
Because<WG3754> strait<WG4728> is the gate<WG4439>, and<WG2532> narrow<WG2346> is the way<WG3598>, which<WG3588> leadeth<WG520> unto<WG1519> life<WG2222>, and<WG2532> few<WG3641> there be<WG1526> that find<WG2147> it<WG846>. / Because: or, How


btext:
Beware<WG1161><WG4337> of<WG575> false prophets<WG5578>, which<WG3748> come<WG2064> to<WG4314> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> sheep's<WG4263> clothing<WG1742>, but<WG1161> inwardly<WG2081> they are<WG1526> ravening<WG727> wolves<WG3074>.


btext:
Ye shall know<WG1921> them<WG846> by<WG575> their<WG846> fruits<WG2590><WG3385>. Do men gather<WG4816> grapes<WG4718> of<WG575> thorns<WG173>, or<WG2228> figs<WG4810> of<WG575> thistles<WG5146>?


btext:
Even so<WG3779> every<WG3956> good<WG18> tree<WG1186> bringeth forth<WG4160> good<WG2570> fruit<WG2590>; but<WG1161> a corrupt<WG4550> tree<WG1186> bringeth forth<WG4160> evil<WG4190> fruit<WG2590>.


btext:
A good<WG18> tree<WG1186> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> bring forth<WG4160> evil<WG4190> fruit<WG2590>, neither<WG3761> can a corrupt<WG4550> tree<WG1186> bring forth<WG4160> good<WG2570> fruit<WG2590>.


btext:
Every<WG3956> tree<WG1186> that bringeth<WG4160> not<WG3361> forth<WG4160> good<WG2570> fruit<WG2590> is hewn down<WG1581>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> into<WG1519> the fire<WG4442>.


btext:
Not<WG3756> every one<WG3956> that saith<WG3004> unto me<WG3427>, Lord<WG2962>, Lord<WG2962>, shall enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>; but<WG235> he that doeth<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Many<WG4183> will say<WG2046> to me<WG3427> in<WG1722> that<WG1565> day<WG2250>, Lord<WG2962>, Lord<WG2962>, have we<WG4395> not<WG3756> prophesied<WG4395> in thy<WG4674> name<WG3686>? and<WG2532> in thy<WG4674> name<WG3686> have cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>? and<WG2532> in thy<WG4674> name<WG3686> done<WG4160> many<WG4183> wonderful works<WG1411>?


btext:
And<WG2532> then<WG5119> will I profess<WG3670> unto them<WG846><WG3754>, I never<WG3763> knew<WG1097> you<WG5209>: depart<WG672> from<WG575> me<WG1700>, ye that work<WG2038> iniquity<WG458>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> whosoever<WG3956><WG3748> heareth<WG191> these<WG5128> sayings<WG3056> of mine<WG3450>, and<WG2532> doeth<WG4160> them<WG846>, I will liken<WG3666> him<WG846> unto a wise<WG5429> man<WG435>, which<WG3748> built<WG3618> his<WG846> house<WG3614> upon<WG1909> a rock<WG4073>:


btext:
And<WG2532> the rain<WG1028> descended<WG2597>, and<WG2532> the floods<WG4215> came<WG2064>, and<WG2532> the winds<WG417> blew<WG4154>, and<WG2532> beat upon<WG4363> that<WG1565> house<WG3614>; and<WG2532> it fell<WG4098> not<WG3756>: for<WG1063> it was founded<WG2311> upon<WG1909> a rock<WG4073>.


btext:
And<WG2532> every one<WG3956> that heareth<WG191> these<WG5128> sayings<WG3056> of mine<WG3450>, and<WG2532> doeth<WG4160> them<WG846> not<WG3361>, shall be likened<WG3666> unto a foolish<WG3474> man<WG435>, which<WG3748> built<WG3618> his<WG846> house<WG3614> upon<WG1909> the sand<WG285>:


btext:
And<WG2532> the rain<WG1028> descended<WG2597>, and<WG2532> the floods<WG4215> came<WG2064>, and<WG2532> the winds<WG417> blew<WG4154>, and<WG2532> beat upon<WG4350> that<WG1565> house<WG3614>; and<WG2532> it fell<WG4098>: and<WG2532> great<WG3173> was<WG2258> the fall<WG4431> of it<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, when<WG3753> Jesus<WG2424> had ended<WG4931> these<WG5128> sayings<WG3056>, the people<WG3793> were astonished<WG1605> at<WG1909> his<WG846> doctrine<WG1322>:


btext:
For<WG1063> he taught<WG1321><WG2258> them<WG846> as<WG5613> one having<WG2192> authority<WG1849>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> as<WG5613> the scribes<WG1122>.


btext:
When<WG1161> he<WG846> was come down<WG2597> from<WG575> the mountain<WG3735>, great<WG4183> multitudes<WG3793> followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, there came<WG2064> a leper<WG3015> and worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, if<WG1437> thou wilt<WG2309>, thou canst<WG1410> make<WG2511> me<WG3165> clean<WG2511>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> put forth<WG1614> his hand<WG5495>, and touched<WG680> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, I will<WG2309>; be thou clean<WG2511>. And<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> his<WG846> leprosy<WG3014> was cleansed<WG2511>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, See<WG3708> thou tell<WG2036> no man<WG3367>; but<WG235> go thy way<WG5217>, shew<WG1166> thyself<WG4572> to the priest<WG2409>, and<WG2532> offer<WG4374> the gift<WG1435> that<WG3739> Moses<WG3475> commanded<WG4367>, for<WG1519> a testimony<WG3142> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG1525> Jesus<WG2424> was entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> Capernaum<WG2584>, there came<WG4334> unto him<WG846> a centurion<WG1543>, beseeching<WG3870> him<WG846>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, my<WG3450> servant<WG3816> lieth<WG906> at<WG1722> home<WG3614> sick of the palsy<WG3885>, grievously<WG1171> tormented<WG928>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, I<WG1473> will come<WG2064> and heal<WG2323> him<WG846>.


btext:
The centurion<WG1543> answered<WG611> and<WG2532> said<WG5346>, Lord<WG2962>, I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> worthy<WG2425> that<WG2443> thou shouldest come<WG1525> under<WG5259> my<WG3450> roof<WG4721>: but<WG235> speak<WG2036> the word<WG3056> only<WG3440>, and<WG2532> my<WG3450> servant<WG3816> shall be healed<WG2390>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG2532> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> a man<WG444> under<WG5259> authority<WG1849>, having<WG2192> soldiers<WG4757> under<WG5259> me<WG1683>: and<WG2532> I say<WG3004> to this<WG5129> man, Go<WG4198>, and<WG2532> he goeth<WG4198>; and<WG2532> to another<WG243>, Come<WG2064>, and<WG2532> he cometh<WG2064>; and<WG2532> to my<WG3450> servant<WG1401>, Do<WG4160> this<WG5124>, and<WG2532> he doeth<WG4160> it.


btext:
When<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> heard<WG191> it, he marvelled<WG2296>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036> to them that followed<WG190>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, I have<WG2147> not<WG3761> found<WG2147> so great<WG5118> faith<WG4102>, no, not<WG3761> in<WG1722> Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> many<WG4183> shall come<WG2240> from<WG575> the east<WG395> and<WG2532> west<WG1424>, and<WG2532> shall sit down<WG347> with<WG3326> Abraham<WG11>, and<WG2532> Isaac<WG2464>, and<WG2532> Jacob<WG2384>, in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the children<WG5207> of the kingdom<WG932> shall be cast out<WG1544> into<WG1519> outer<WG1857> darkness<WG4655>: there<WG1563> shall be<WG2071> weeping<WG2805> and<WG2532> gnashing<WG1030> of teeth<WG3599>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto the centurion<WG1543>, Go thy way<WG5217>; and<WG2532> as<WG5613> thou hast believed<WG4100>, so be it done<WG1096> unto thee<WG4671>. And<WG2532> his<WG846> servant<WG3816> was healed<WG2390> in<WG1722> the selfsame<WG1565> hour<WG5610>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when Jesus<WG2424> was come<WG2064> into<WG1519> Peter's<WG4074> house<WG3614>, he saw<WG1492> his<WG846> wife's mother<WG3994> laid<WG906>, and<WG2532> sick of a fever<WG4445>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he touched<WG680> her<WG846> hand<WG5495>, and<WG2532> the fever<WG4446> left<WG863> her<WG846>: and<WG2532> she arose<WG1453>, and<WG2532> ministered<WG1247> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
When<WG1161> the even<WG3798> was come<WG1096>, they brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846> many<WG4183> that were possessed with devils<WG1139>: and<WG2532> he cast out<WG1544> the spirits<WG4151> with his word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> healed<WG2323> all<WG3956> that were<WG2192> sick<WG2560>:


btext:
That<WG3704> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> Esaias<WG2268> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>, Himself<WG846> took<WG2983> our<WG2257> infirmities<WG769>, and<WG2532> bare<WG941> our sicknesses<WG3554>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when Jesus<WG2424> saw<WG1492> great<WG4183> multitudes<WG3793> about<WG4012> him<WG846>, he gave commandment<WG2753> to depart<WG565> unto<WG1519> the other side<WG4008>.


btext:
And<WG2532> a certain<WG1520> scribe<WG1122> came<WG4334>, and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Master<WG1320>, I will follow<WG190> thee<WG4671> whithersoever<WG1437><WG3699> thou goest<WG565>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, The foxes<WG258> have<WG2192> holes<WG5454>, and<WG2532> the birds<WG4071> of the air<WG3772> have nests<WG2682>; but<WG1161> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> hath<WG2192> not<WG3756> where<WG4226> to lay<WG2827> his head<WG2776>.


btext:
And<WG1161> another<WG2087> of his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Lord<WG2962>, suffer<WG2010> me<WG3427> first<WG4412> to go<WG565> and<WG2532> bury<WG2290> my<WG3450> father<WG3962>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Follow<WG190> me<WG3427>; and<WG2532> let<WG863> the dead<WG3498> bury<WG2290> their<WG1438> dead<WG3498>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> was entered<WG1684> into<WG1519> a ship<WG4143>, his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, there arose<WG1096> a great<WG3173> tempest<WG4578> in<WG1722> the sea<WG2281>, insomuch that<WG5620> the ship<WG4143> was covered<WG2572> with<WG5259> the waves<WG2949>: but<WG1161> he<WG846> was asleep<WG2518>.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> to him, and awoke<WG1453> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, save<WG4982> us<WG2248>: we perish<WG622>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Why<WG5101> are ye<WG2075> fearful<WG1169>, O ye of little faith<WG3640>? Then<WG5119> he arose<WG1453>, and rebuked<WG2008> the winds<WG417> and<WG2532> the sea<WG2281>; and<WG2532> there was<WG1096> a great<WG3173> calm<WG1055>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the men<WG444> marvelled<WG2296>, saying<WG3004>, What manner of man<WG4217> is<WG2076> this<WG3778>, that<WG3754> even<WG2532> the winds<WG417> and<WG2532> the sea<WG2281> obey<WG5219> him<WG846>!


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> was come<WG2064> to<WG1519> the other side<WG4008> into<WG1519> the country<WG5561> of the Gergesenes<WG1086>, there met<WG5221> him<WG846> two<WG1417> possessed with devils<WG1139>, coming<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the tombs<WG3419>, exceeding<WG3029> fierce<WG5467>, so that<WG5620> no<WG3361> man<WG5100> might<WG2480> pass<WG3928> by<WG1223> that<WG1565> way<WG3598>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, they cried out<WG2896>, saying<WG3004>, What<WG5101> have we<WG2254> to do with<WG2532> thee<WG4671>, Jesus<WG2424>, thou Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>? art thou come<WG2064> hither<WG5602> to torment<WG928> us<WG2248> before<WG4253> the time<WG2540>?


btext:
And<WG1161> there was<WG2258> a good way off<WG3112> from<WG575> them<WG846> an herd<WG34> of many<WG4183> swine<WG5519> feeding<WG1006>.


btext:
So<WG1161> the devils<WG1142> besought<WG3870> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, If<WG1487> thou cast<WG1544> us<WG2248> out<WG1544>, suffer<WG2010> us<WG2254> to go away<WG565> into<WG1519> the herd<WG34> of swine<WG5519>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Go<WG5217>. And<WG1161> when they were come out<WG1831>, they went<WG565> into<WG1519> the herd<WG34> of swine<WG5519>: and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, the whole<WG3956> herd<WG34> of swine<WG5519> ran violently<WG3729> down<WG2596> a steep place<WG2911> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>, and<WG2532> perished<WG599> in<WG1722> the waters<WG5204>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that kept<WG1006> them fled<WG5343>, and<WG2532> went their ways<WG565> into<WG1519> the city<WG4172>, and told<WG518> every thing<WG3956>, and<WG2532> what was befallen to the possessed of the devils<WG1139>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, the whole<WG3956> city<WG4172> came out<WG1831> to<WG1519> meet<WG4877> Jesus<WG2424>: and<WG2532> when they saw<WG1492> him<WG846>, they besought<WG3870> him that<WG3704> he would depart<WG3327> out of<WG575> their<WG846> coasts<WG3725>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he entered<WG1684> into<WG1519> a ship<WG4143>, and passed over<WG1276>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> his own<WG2398> city<WG4172>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, they brought<WG4374> to him<WG846> a man sick of the palsy<WG3885>, lying<WG906> on<WG1909> a bed<WG2825>: and<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> seeing<WG1492> their<WG846> faith<WG4102> said<WG2036> unto the sick of the palsy<WG3885>; Son<WG5043>, be of good cheer<WG2293>; thy<WG4675> sins<WG266> be forgiven<WG863> thee<WG4671>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, certain<WG5100> of the scribes<WG1122> said<WG2036> within<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>, This<WG3778> man blasphemeth<WG987>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> knowing<WG1492> their<WG846> thoughts<WG1761> said<WG2036>, Wherefore<WG2444> think<WG1760> ye<WG5210> evil<WG4190> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>?


btext:
For<WG1063> whether<WG5101> is<WG2076> easier<WG2123>, to say<WG2036>, Thy sins<WG266> be forgiven<WG863> thee<WG4671>; or<WG2228> to say<WG2036>, Arise<WG1453>, and<WG2532> walk<WG4043>?


btext:
But<WG1161> that<WG2443> ye may know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> hath<WG2192> power<WG1849> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> to forgive<WG863> sins<WG266>, (then<WG5119> saith he<WG3004> to the sick of the palsy<WG3885>,) Arise<WG1453>, take up<WG142> thy<WG4675> bed<WG2825>, and<WG2532> go<WG5217> unto<WG1519> thine<WG4675> house<WG3624>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the multitudes<WG3793> saw<WG1492> it, they marvelled<WG2296>, and<WG2532> glorified<WG1392> God<WG2316>, which<WG3588> had given<WG1325> such<WG5108> power<WG1849> unto men<WG444>.


btext:
And as<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> passed forth<WG3855> from thence<WG1564>, he saw<WG1492> a man<WG444>, named<WG3004> Matthew<WG3156>, sitting<WG2521> at<WG1909> the receipt of custom<WG5058>: and<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Follow<WG190> me<WG3427>. And<WG2532> he arose<WG450>, and followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, as Jesus<WG2424> sat at meat<WG345> in<WG1722> the house<WG3614><WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, many<WG4183> publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> sinners<WG268> came<WG2064> and sat down<WG4873> with him<WG846> and<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the Pharisees<WG5330> saw<WG1492> it, they said<WG2036> unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, Why<WG1302> eateth<WG2068> your<WG5216> Master<WG1320> with<WG3326> publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> sinners<WG268>?


btext:
But<WG1161> when Jesus<WG2424> heard<WG191> that, he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, They that be<WG2192> whole<WG2480> need<WG5532> not<WG3756> a physician<WG2395>, but<WG235> they that are<WG2192> sick<WG2560>.


btext:
But<WG1161> go ye<WG4198> and learn<WG3129> what<WG5101> that meaneth<WG2076>, I will<WG2309> have mercy<WG1656>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> sacrifice<WG2378>: for<WG1063> I am<WG2064> not<WG3756> come<WG2064> to call<WG2564> the righteous<WG1342>, but<WG235> sinners<WG268> to<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> came<WG4334> to him<WG846> the disciples<WG3101> of John<WG2491>, saying<WG3004>, Why<WG1302> do we<WG2249> and<WG2532> the Pharisees<WG5330> fast<WG3522> oft<WG4183>, but<WG1161> thy<WG4675> disciples<WG3101> fast<WG3522> not<WG3756>?


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Can<WG3361><WG1410> the children<WG5207> of the bridechamber<WG3567> mourn<WG3996>, as long as<WG1909><WG3745> the bridegroom<WG3566> is<WG2076> with<WG3326> them<WG846>? but<WG1161> the days<WG2250> will come<WG2064>, when<WG3752> the bridegroom<WG3566> shall be taken<WG522> from<WG575> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall they fast<WG3522>.


btext:
<WG1161> No man<WG3762> putteth<WG1911> a piece<WG1915> of new<WG46> cloth<WG4470> unto<WG1909> an old<WG3820> garment<WG2440>, for<WG1063> that which is put in to fill it up<WG4138> taketh<WG142><WG846> from<WG575> the garment<WG2440>, and<WG2532> the rent<WG4978> is made<WG1096> worse<WG5501>. / new: or, raw, or, unwrought


btext:
Neither<WG3761> do men put<WG906> new<WG3501> wine<WG3631> into<WG1519> old<WG3820> bottles<WG779>: else<WG1490> the bottles<WG779> break<WG4486>, and<WG2532> the wine<WG3631> runneth out<WG1632>, and<WG2532> the bottles<WG779> perish<WG622>: but<WG235> they put<WG906> new<WG3501> wine<WG3631> into<WG1519> new<WG2537> bottles<WG779>, and<WG2532> both<WG297> are preserved<WG4933>. / bottles: or, sacks of skin, or, leather


btext:
While he<WG846> spake<WG2980> these things<WG5023> unto them<WG846>, behold<WG2400>, there came<WG2064> a certain<WG1520> ruler<WG758>, and worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, My<WG3450> daughter<WG2364> is even now<WG737> dead<WG5053>: but<WG235> come<WG2064> and lay<WG2007> thy<WG4675> hand<WG5495> upon<WG1909> her<WG846>, and<WG2532> she shall live<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> arose<WG1453>, and followed<WG190> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> so did his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a woman<WG1135>, which was diseased with an issue of blood<WG131> twelve<WG1427> years<WG2094>, came<WG4334> behind<WG3693> him, and touched<WG680> the hem<WG2899> of his<WG846> garment<WG2440>:


btext:
For<WG1063> she said<WG3004> within<WG1722> herself<WG1438>, If<WG1437> I may<WG680> but<WG3440> touch<WG680> his<WG846> garment<WG2440>, I shall be whole<WG4982>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> turned him about<WG1994>, and<WG2532> when he saw<WG1492> her<WG846>, he said<WG2036>, Daughter<WG2364>, be of good comfort<WG2293>; thy<WG4675> faith<WG4102> hath made<WG4982> thee<WG4571> whole<WG4982>. And<WG2532> the woman<WG1135> was made whole<WG4982> from<WG575> that<WG1565> hour<WG5610>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when Jesus<WG2424> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the ruler's<WG758> house<WG3614>, and<WG2532> saw<WG1492> the minstrels<WG834> and<WG2532> the people<WG3793> making a noise<WG2350>,


btext:
He said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Give place<WG402>: for<WG1063> the maid<WG2877> is<WG599> not<WG3756> dead<WG599>, but<WG235> sleepeth<WG2518>. And<WG2532> they laughed<WG2606> him<WG846> to scorn<WG2606>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3753> the people<WG3793> were put forth<WG1544>, he went in<WG1525>, and took<WG2902> her<WG846> by the hand<WG5495>, and<WG2532> the maid<WG2877> arose<WG1453>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the fame<WG5345> hereof<WG3778> went abroad<WG1831> into<WG1519> all<WG3650> that<WG1565> land<WG1093>. / the fame…: or, this fame


btext:
And<WG2532> when Jesus<WG2424> departed<WG3855> thence<WG1564>, two<WG1417> blind men<WG5185> followed<WG190> him<WG846>, crying<WG2896>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, Thou Son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>, have mercy<WG1653> on us<WG2248>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he was come<WG2064> into<WG1519> the house<WG3614>, the blind men<WG5185> came<WG4334> to him<WG846>: and<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Believe ye<WG4100> that<WG3754> I am able<WG1410> to do<WG4160> this<WG5124>? They said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Yea<WG3483>, Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> touched he<WG680> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788>, saying<WG3004>, According<WG2596> to your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> be it<WG1096> unto you<WG5213>.


btext:
And<WG2532> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788> were opened<WG455>; and<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> straitly charged<WG1690> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, See<WG3708> that no man<WG3367> know<WG1097> it.


btext:
But<WG1161> they, when they were departed<WG1831>, spread abroad<WG1310> his<WG846> fame<WG1310> in<WG1722> all<WG3650> that<WG1565> country<WG1093>.


btext:
As<WG1161> they<WG846> went out<WG1831>, behold<WG2400>, they brought<WG4374> to him<WG846> a dumb<WG2974> man<WG444> possessed with a devil<WG1139>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the devil<WG1140> was cast out<WG1544>, the dumb<WG2974> spake<WG2980>: and<WG2532> the multitudes<WG3793> marvelled<WG2296>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, It was never<WG3763> so<WG3779> seen<WG5316> in<WG1722> Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the Pharisees<WG5330> said<WG3004>, He casteth out<WG1544> devils<WG1140> through<WG1722> the prince<WG758> of the devils<WG1140>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> went about<WG4013> all<WG3956> the cities<WG4172> and<WG2532> villages<WG2968>, teaching<WG1321> in<WG1722> their<WG846> synagogues<WG4864>, and<WG2532> preaching<WG2784> the gospel<WG2098> of the kingdom<WG932>, and<WG2532> healing<WG2323> every<WG3956> sickness<WG3554> and<WG2532> every<WG3956> disease<WG3119> among<WG1722> the people<WG2992>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when he saw<WG1492> the multitudes<WG3793>, he was moved with compassion<WG4697> on<WG4012> them<WG846>, because<WG3754> they fainted<WG2258><WG1590>, and<WG2532> were scattered abroad<WG4496>, as<WG5616> sheep<WG4263> having<WG2192> no<WG3361> shepherd<WG4166>. / fainted…: or, were tired and lay down


btext:
Then<WG5119> saith<WG3004> he unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, The harvest<WG2326> truly<WG3303> is plenteous<WG4183>, but<WG1161> the labourers<WG2040> are few<WG3641>;


btext:
Pray ye<WG1189> therefore<WG3767> the Lord<WG2962> of the harvest<WG2326>, that<WG3704> he will send forth<WG1544> labourers<WG2040> into<WG1519> his<WG846> harvest<WG2326>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had called<WG4341> unto him his<WG846> twelve<WG1427> disciples<WG3101>, he gave<WG1325> them<WG846> power<WG1849> against unclean<WG169> spirits<WG4151>, to<WG5620> cast<WG1544> them<WG846> out<WG1544>, and<WG2532> to heal<WG2323> all manner<WG3956> of sickness<WG3554> and<WG2532> all manner<WG3956> of disease<WG3119>. / against: or, over


btext:
Now<WG1161> the names<WG3686> of the twelve<WG1427> apostles<WG652> are<WG2076> these<WG5023>; The first<WG4413>, Simon<WG4613>, who<WG3588> is called<WG3004> Peter<WG4074>, and<WG2532> Andrew<WG406> his<WG846> brother<WG80>; James<WG2385> the son of<WG3588> Zebedee<WG2199>, and<WG2532> John<WG2491> his<WG846> brother<WG80>;


btext:
Philip<WG5376>, and<WG2532> Bartholomew<WG918>; Thomas<WG2381>, and<WG2532> Matthew<WG3156> the publican<WG5057>; James<WG2385> the son of<WG3588> Alphaeus<WG256>, and<WG2532> Lebbaeus<WG3002>, whose surname was<WG1941> Thaddaeus<WG2280>;


btext:
Simon<WG4613> the Canaanite<WG2581>, and<WG2532> Judas<WG2455> Iscariot<WG2469>, who<WG3588> also<WG2532> betrayed<WG3860> him<WG846>.


btext:
These<WG5128> twelve<WG1427> Jesus<WG2424> sent forth<WG649>, and commanded<WG3853> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Go<WG565> not<WG3361> into<WG1519> the way<WG3598> of the Gentiles<WG1484>, and<WG2532> into<WG1519> any city<WG4172> of the Samaritans<WG4541> enter ye<WG1525> not<WG3361>:


btext:
But<WG1161> go<WG4198> rather<WG3123> to<WG4314> the lost<WG622> sheep<WG4263> of the house<WG3624> of Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as ye go<WG4198>, preach<WG2784>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, The kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is at hand<WG1448>.


btext:
Heal<WG2323> the sick<WG770>, cleanse<WG2511> the lepers<WG3015>, raise<WG1453> the dead<WG3498>, cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>: freely<WG1432> ye have received<WG2983>, freely<WG1432> give<WG1325>.


btext:
Provide<WG2932> neither<WG3361> gold<WG5557>, nor<WG3366> silver<WG696>, nor<WG3366> brass<WG5475> in<WG1519> your<WG5216> purses<WG2223>, / Provide: or, Get


btext:
Nor<WG3361> scrip<WG4082> for<WG1519> your journey<WG3598>, neither<WG3366> two<WG1417> coats<WG5509>, neither<WG3366> shoes<WG5266>, nor<WG3366> yet staves<WG4464>: for<WG1063> the workman<WG2040> is<WG2076> worthy<WG514> of his<WG846> meat<WG5160>. / staves: Gr. a staff


btext:
And<WG1161> into<WG1519> whatsoever<WG302><WG3739> city<WG4172> or<WG2228> town<WG2968> ye shall enter<WG1525>, enquire<WG1833> who<WG5101> in<WG1722> it<WG846> is<WG2076> worthy<WG514>; and there<WG2546> abide<WG3306> till<WG302><WG2193> ye go thence<WG1831>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437><WG3303> the house<WG3614> be<WG5600> worthy<WG514>, let your<WG5216> peace<WG1515> come<WG2064> upon<WG1909> it<WG846>: but<WG1161> if<WG3362> it be<WG5600> not<WG3362> worthy<WG514>, let your<WG5216> peace<WG1515> return<WG1994> to<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whosoever<WG3739> shall<WG1209> not<WG3362> receive<WG1209> you<WG5209>, nor<WG3366> hear<WG191> your<WG5216> words<WG3056>, when ye depart out<WG1831> of that<WG1565> house<WG3614> or<WG2228> city<WG4172>, shake off<WG1621> the dust<WG2868> of your<WG5216> feet<WG4228>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, It shall be<WG2071> more tolerable<WG414> for the land<WG1093> of Sodom<WG4670> and<WG2532> Gomorrha<WG1116> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920>, than<WG2228> for that<WG1565> city<WG4172>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> send<WG649> you<WG5209> forth<WG649> as<WG5613> sheep<WG4263> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of wolves<WG3074>: be ye<WG1096> therefore<WG3767> wise<WG5429> as<WG5613> serpents<WG3789>, and<WG2532> harmless<WG185> as<WG5613> doves<WG4058>. / harmless: or, simple


btext:
But<WG1161> beware<WG4337> of<WG575> men<WG444>: for<WG1063> they will deliver<WG3860> you<WG5209> up<WG3860> to<WG1519> the councils<WG4892>, and<WG2532> they will scourge<WG3146> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> their<WG846> synagogues<WG4864>;


btext:
And<WG2532> ye shall be brought<WG71> before<WG1909> governors<WG2232> and<WG2532><WG1161> kings<WG935> for my<WG1752> sake<WG1700>, for<WG1519> a testimony<WG3142> against them<WG846> and<WG2532> the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3752> they deliver<WG3860> you<WG5209> up<WG3860>, take<WG3309> no<WG3361> thought<WG3309> how<WG4459> or<WG2228> what<WG5101> ye shall speak<WG2980>: for<WG1063> it shall be given<WG1325> you<WG5213> in<WG1722> that same<WG1565> hour<WG5610> what<WG5101> ye shall speak<WG2980>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is<WG2075> not<WG3756> ye<WG5210> that speak<WG2980>, but<WG235> the Spirit<WG4151> of your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> speaketh<WG2980> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the brother<WG80> shall deliver up<WG3860> the brother<WG80> to<WG1519> death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> the father<WG3962> the child<WG5043>: and<WG2532> the children<WG5043> shall rise up<WG1881> against<WG1909> their parents<WG1118>, and<WG2532> cause<WG2289> them<WG846> to be put to death<WG2289>.


btext:
And<WG2532> ye shall<WG2071> be hated<WG3404> of<WG5259> all<WG3956> men for<WG1223> my<WG3450> name's sake<WG3686>: but<WG1161> he that<WG3778> endureth<WG5278> to<WG1519> the end<WG5056> shall be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3752> they persecute<WG1377> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> this<WG5026> city<WG4172>, flee ye<WG5343> into<WG1519> another<WG243>: for<WG1063> verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Ye shall<WG5055> not<WG3364> have gone over<WG5055> the cities<WG4172> of Israel<WG2474>, till<WG2193> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> be<WG302> come<WG2064>. / have…: or, end, or, finish


btext:
The disciple<WG3101> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> above<WG5228> his master<WG1320>, nor<WG3761> the servant<WG1401> above<WG5228> his<WG846> lord<WG2962>.


btext:
It is enough<WG713> for the disciple<WG3101> that<WG2443> he be<WG1096> as<WG5613> his<WG846> master<WG1320>, and<WG2532> the servant<WG1401> as<WG5613> his<WG846> lord<WG2962>. If<WG1487> they have called<WG2564> the master of the house<WG3617> Beelzebub<WG954>, how much<WG4214> more<WG3123> shall they call them of his<WG846> household<WG3615>? / Beelzebub: Gr. Beelzebul


btext:
Fear<WG5399> them<WG846> not<WG3361> therefore<WG3767>: for<WG1063> there is<WG2076> nothing<WG3762> covered<WG2572>, that<WG3739> shall<WG601> not<WG3756> be revealed<WG601>; and<WG2532> hid<WG2927>, that<WG3739> shall<WG1097> not<WG3756> be known<WG1097>.


btext:
What<WG3739> I tell<WG3004> you<WG5213> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4653>, that speak ye<WG2036> in<WG1722> light<WG5457>: and<WG2532> what<WG3739> ye hear<WG191> in<WG1519> the ear<WG3775>, that preach ye<WG2784> upon<WG1909> the housetops<WG1430>.


btext:
And<WG2532> fear<WG5399><WG575> not<WG3361> them which<WG3588> kill<WG615> the body<WG4983>, but<WG1161> are<WG1410> not<WG3361> able<WG1410> to kill<WG615> the soul<WG5590>: but<WG1161> rather<WG3123> fear<WG5399> him which<WG3588> is able<WG1410> to destroy<WG622> both<WG2532> soul<WG5590> and<WG2532> body<WG4983> in<WG1722> hell<WG1067>.


btext:
Are<WG4453> not<WG3780> two<WG1417> sparrows<WG4765> sold<WG4453> for a farthing<WG787>? and<WG2532> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> them<WG846> shall<WG4098> not<WG3756> fall<WG4098> on<WG1909> the ground<WG1093> without<WG427> your<WG5216> Father<WG3962>. / farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny


btext:
But<WG1161> the very<WG2532> hairs<WG2359> of your<WG5216> head<WG2776> are<WG1526> all<WG3956> numbered<WG705>.


btext:
Fear ye<WG5399> not<WG3361> therefore<WG3767>, ye<WG5210> are of more value<WG1308> than many<WG4183> sparrows<WG4765>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956><WG3748> therefore<WG3767> shall confess<WG3670><WG1722> me<WG1698> before<WG1715> men<WG444><WG1722>, him<WG846> will I confess<WG3670> also<WG2504> before<WG1715> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
But<WG1161> whosoever<WG3748> shall<WG302> deny<WG720> me<WG3165> before<WG1715> men<WG444>, him<WG846> will I also<WG2504> deny<WG720> before<WG1715> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Think<WG3543> not<WG3361> that<WG3754> I am come<WG2064> to send<WG906> peace<WG1515> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093>: I came<WG2064> not<WG3756> to send<WG906> peace<WG1515>, but<WG235> a sword<WG3162>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I am come<WG2064> to set<WG1369> a man<WG444> at variance<WG1369> against<WG2596> his<WG846> father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> the daughter<WG2364> against<WG2596> her<WG846> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> the daughter in law<WG3565> against<WG2596> her<WG846> mother in law<WG3994>.


btext:
He that loveth<WG5368> father<WG3962> or<WG2228> mother<WG3384> more than<WG5228> me<WG1691> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> worthy<WG514> of me<WG3450>: and<WG2532> he that loveth<WG5368> son<WG5207> or<WG2228> daughter<WG2364> more than<WG5228> me<WG1691> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> worthy<WG514> of me<WG3450>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he<WG3739> that taketh<WG2983> not<WG3756> his<WG846> cross<WG4716>, and<WG2532> followeth<WG190> after<WG3694> me<WG3450>, is<WG2076> not<WG3756> worthy<WG514> of me<WG3450>.


btext:
He that findeth<WG2147> his<WG846> life<WG5590> shall lose<WG622> it<WG846>: and<WG2532> he that loseth<WG622> his<WG846> life<WG5590> for my<WG1700> sake<WG1752> shall find<WG2147> it<WG846>.


btext:
He that receiveth<WG1209> you<WG5209> receiveth<WG1209> me<WG1691>, and<WG2532> he that receiveth<WG1209> me<WG1691> receiveth<WG1209> him that sent<WG649> me<WG3165>.


btext:
He that receiveth<WG1209> a prophet<WG4396> in<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of a prophet<WG4396> shall receive<WG2983> a prophet's<WG4396> reward<WG3408>; and<WG2532> he that receiveth<WG2983> a righteous man<WG1342> in<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of a righteous man<WG1342> shall receive<WG1209> a righteous man's<WG1342> reward<WG3408>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whosoever<WG3739><WG1437> shall give to drink<WG4222> unto one<WG1520> of these<WG5130> little ones<WG3398> a cup<WG4221> of cold<WG5593> water only<WG3440> in<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of a disciple<WG3101>, verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, he shall in no wise<WG3364> lose<WG622> his<WG846> reward<WG3408>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, when<WG3753> Jesus<WG2424> had made an end<WG5055> of commanding<WG1299> his<WG846> twelve<WG1427> disciples<WG3101>, he departed<WG3327> thence<WG1564> to teach<WG1321> and<WG2532> to preach<WG2784> in<WG1722> their<WG846> cities<WG4172>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when John<WG2491> had heard<WG191> in<WG1722> the prison<WG1201> the works<WG2041> of Christ<WG5547>, he sent<WG3992> two<WG1417> of his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>,


btext:
And said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Art<WG1488> thou<WG4771> he that should come<WG2064>, or<WG2228> do we look<WG4328> for another<WG2087>?


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and<WG2532> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Go<WG4198> and shew<WG518> John<WG2491> again<WG518> those things which<WG3739> ye do hear<WG191> and<WG2532> see<WG991>:


btext:
The blind<WG5185> receive their sight<WG308>, and<WG2532> the lame<WG5560> walk<WG4043>, the lepers<WG3015> are cleansed<WG2511>, and<WG2532> the deaf<WG2974> hear<WG191>, the dead<WG3498> are raised up<WG1453>, and<WG2532> the poor<WG4434> have the gospel preached to them<WG2097>.


btext:
And<WG2532> blessed<WG3107> is<WG2076> he, whosoever<WG3739> shall<WG4624> not<WG3362> be offended<WG4624> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as<WG5130> they departed<WG4198>, Jesus<WG2424> began<WG756> to say<WG3004> unto the multitudes<WG3793> concerning<WG4012> John<WG2491>, What<WG5101> went ye<WG1831> out into<WG1519> the wilderness<WG2048> to see<WG2300>? A reed<WG2563> shaken<WG4531> with<WG5259> the wind<WG417>?


btext:
But<WG235> what<WG5101> went ye out<WG1831> for to see<WG1492>? A man<WG444> clothed<WG294> in<WG1722> soft<WG3120> raiment<WG2440>? behold<WG2400>, they that wear<WG5409> soft<WG3120> clothing are<WG1526> in<WG1722> kings'<WG935> houses<WG3624>.


btext:
But<WG235> what<WG5101> went ye out<WG1831> for to see<WG1492>? A prophet<WG4396>? yea<WG3483>, I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> more<WG4055> than a prophet<WG4396>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> he, of<WG4012> whom<WG3739> it is written<WG1125>, Behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> send<WG649> my<WG3450> messenger<WG32> before<WG4253> thy<WG4675> face<WG4383>, which<WG3739> shall prepare<WG2680> thy<WG4675> way<WG3598> before<WG1715> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Among<WG1722> them that are born<WG1084> of women<WG1135> there hath<WG1453> not<WG3756> risen<WG1453> a greater than<WG3187> John<WG2491> the Baptist<WG910>: notwithstanding<WG1161> he that is least<WG3398> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> greater than<WG3187> he<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> from<WG575> the days<WG2250> of John<WG2491> the Baptist<WG910> until<WG2193> now<WG737> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> suffereth violence<WG971>, and<WG2532> the violent<WG973> take<WG726> it<WG846> by force<WG726>. / suffereth…: or, is gotten by force, and they that thrust men


btext:
For<WG1063> all<WG3956> the prophets<WG4396> and<WG2532> the law<WG3551> prophesied<WG4395> until<WG2193> John<WG2491>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> ye will<WG2309> receive<WG1209> it, this<WG846> is<WG2076> Elias<WG2243>, which<WG3588> was for<WG3195> to come<WG2064>.


btext:
But<WG1161> whereunto<WG5101> shall I liken<WG3666> this<WG5026> generation<WG1074>? It is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto children<WG3808> sitting<WG2521> in<WG1722> the markets<WG58>, and<WG2532> calling<WG4377> unto their<WG846> fellows<WG2083>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, We have piped<WG832> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> ye have<WG3738> not<WG3756> danced<WG3738>; we have mourned<WG2354> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> ye have<WG2875> not<WG3756> lamented<WG2875>.


btext:
For<WG1063> John<WG2491> came<WG2064> neither<WG3383> eating<WG2068> nor<WG3383> drinking<WG4095>, and<WG2532> they say<WG3004>, He hath<WG2192> a devil<WG1140>.


btext:
The Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> came<WG2064> eating<WG2068> and<WG2532> drinking<WG4095>, and<WG2532> they say<WG3004>, Behold<WG2400> a man<WG444> gluttonous<WG5314>, and<WG2532> a winebibber<WG3630>, a friend<WG5384> of publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> sinners<WG268>. But<WG2532> wisdom<WG4678> is justified<WG1344> of<WG575> her<WG846> children<WG5043>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> began he<WG756> to upbraid<WG3679> the cities<WG4172> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> most<WG4118> of his<WG846> mighty works<WG1411> were done<WG1096>, because<WG3754> they repented<WG3340> not<WG3756>:


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto thee<WG4671>, Chorazin<WG5523>! woe<WG3759> unto thee<WG4671>, Bethsaida<WG966>! for<WG3754> if<WG1487> the mighty works<WG1411>, which<WG3588> were done<WG1096> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, had been done<WG1096> in<WG1722> Tyre<WG5184> and<WG2532> Sidon<WG4605>, they would have repented<WG3340> long ago<WG302><WG3819> in<WG1722> sackcloth<WG4526> and<WG2532> ashes<WG4700>.


btext:
But<WG4133> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, It shall be<WG2071> more tolerable<WG414> for Tyre<WG5184> and<WG2532> Sidon<WG4605> at<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920>, than<WG2228> for you<WG5213>.


btext:
And<WG2532> thou<WG4771>, Capernaum<WG2584>, which<WG3588> art exalted<WG5312> unto<WG2193> heaven<WG3772>, shalt be brought down<WG2601> to<WG2193> hell<WG86>: for<WG3754> if<WG1487> the mighty works<WG1411>, which<WG3588> have been done<WG1096> in<WG1722> thee<WG4671>, had been done<WG1096> in<WG1722> Sodom<WG4670>, it would have remained<WG302><WG3306> until<WG3360> this day<WG4594>.


btext:
But<WG4133> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> it shall be<WG2071> more tolerable<WG414> for the land<WG1093> of Sodom<WG4670> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920>, than<WG2228> for thee<WG4671>.


btext:
At<WG1722> that<WG1565> time<WG2540> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, I thank<WG1843> thee<WG4671>, O Father<WG3962>, Lord<WG2962> of heaven<WG3772> and<WG2532> earth<WG1093>, because<WG3754> thou hast hid<WG613> these things<WG5023> from<WG575> the wise<WG4680> and<WG2532> prudent<WG4908>, and<WG2532> hast revealed<WG601> them<WG846> unto babes<WG3516>.


btext:
Even so<WG3483>, Father<WG3962>: for<WG3754> so<WG3779> it seemed<WG1096> good<WG2107> in thy<WG4675> sight<WG1715>.


btext:
All things<WG3956> are delivered<WG3860> unto me<WG3427> of<WG5259> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>: and<WG2532> no man<WG3762> knoweth<WG1921> the Son<WG5207>, but<WG1508> the Father<WG3962>; neither<WG3761> knoweth<WG1921> any man<WG5100> the Father<WG3962>, save<WG1508> the Son<WG5207>, and he<WG2532> to<WG3739> whomsoever<WG1437> the Son<WG5207> will<WG1014> reveal<WG601> him.


btext:
Come<WG1205> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>, all<WG3956> ye that labour<WG2872> and<WG2532> are heavy laden<WG5412>, and I<WG2504> will give<WG373> you<WG5209> rest<WG373>.


btext:
Take<WG142> my<WG3450> yoke<WG2218> upon<WG1909> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> learn<WG3129> of<WG575> me<WG1700>; for<WG3754> I am<WG1510> meek<WG4235> and<WG2532> lowly<WG5011> in heart<WG2588>: and<WG2532> ye shall find<WG2147> rest<WG372> unto your<WG5216> souls<WG5590>.


btext:
For<WG1063> my<WG3450> yoke<WG2218> is easy<WG5543>, and<WG2532> my<WG3450> burden<WG5413> is<WG2076> light<WG1645>.


btext:
At<WG1722> that<WG1565> time<WG2540> Jesus<WG2424> went<WG4198> on the sabbath day<WG4521> through<WG1223> the corn<WG4702>; and<WG1161> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> were an hungred<WG3983>, and<WG2532> began<WG756> to pluck<WG5089> the ears of corn<WG4719>, and<WG2532> to eat<WG2068>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the Pharisees<WG5330> saw<WG1492> it, they said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Behold<WG2400>, thy<WG4675> disciples<WG3101> do<WG4160> that which<WG3739> is<WG1832> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> to do<WG4160> upon<WG1722> the sabbath day<WG4521>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Have ye<WG314> not<WG3756> read<WG314> what<WG5101> David<WG1138> did<WG4160>, when<WG3753> he<WG846> was an hungred<WG3983>, and<WG2532> they<WG3326> that were with him<WG846>;


btext:
How<WG4459> he entered into<WG1525><WG1519> the house<WG3624> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> did eat<WG5315> the shewbread<WG740><WG4286>, which<WG3739> was<WG2258> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> for him<WG846> to eat<WG5315>, neither for<WG3761> them which<WG3326> were with him<WG846>, but<WG1508> only<WG3441> for the priests<WG2409>?


btext:
Or<WG2228> have ye<WG314> not<WG3756> read<WG314> in<WG1722> the law<WG3551>, how that<WG3754> on the sabbath days<WG4521> the priests<WG2409> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411> profane<WG953> the sabbath<WG4521>, and<WG2532> are<WG1526> blameless<WG338>?


btext:
But<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> in this place<WG5602> is one<WG2076> greater than<WG3187> the temple<WG2411>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye had known<WG1097> what<WG5101> this meaneth<WG2076>, I will have<WG2309> mercy<WG1656>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> sacrifice<WG2378>, ye would<WG302> not<WG3756> have condemned<WG2613> the guiltless<WG338>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> is<WG2076> Lord<WG2962> even<WG2532> of the sabbath day<WG4521>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he was departed<WG3327> thence<WG1564>, he went<WG2064> into<WG1519> their<WG846> synagogue<WG4864>:


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, there was<WG2258> a man<WG444> which had<WG2192> his hand<WG5495> withered<WG3584>. And<WG2532> they asked<WG1905> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Is it lawful<WG1487><WG1832> to heal<WG2323> on the sabbath days<WG4521>? that<WG2443> they might accuse<WG2723> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, What<WG5101> man<WG444> shall there be<WG2071> among<WG1537> you<WG5216>, that<WG3739> shall have<WG2192> one<WG1520> sheep<WG4263>, and<WG2532> if<WG1437> it<WG5124> fall<WG1706> into<WG1519> a pit<WG999> on the sabbath day<WG4521>, will he<WG2902> not<WG3780> lay hold<WG2902> on it<WG846>, and<WG2532> lift it out<WG1453>?


btext:
How much<WG4214> then<WG3767> is a man<WG444> better than<WG1308> a sheep<WG4263>? Wherefore<WG5620> it is lawful<WG1832> to do<WG4160> well<WG2573> on the sabbath days<WG4521>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> saith<WG3004> he to the man<WG444>, Stretch forth<WG1614> thine<WG4675> hand<WG5495>. And<WG2532> he stretched it forth<WG1614>; and<WG2532> it was restored<WG600> whole<WG5199>, like as<WG5613> the other<WG243>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> the Pharisees<WG5330> went out<WG1831>, and held<WG2983> a council<WG4824> against<WG2596> him<WG846>, how<WG3704> they might destroy<WG622> him<WG846>. / held…: or, took counsel


btext:
But<WG1161> when Jesus<WG2424> knew<WG1097> it, he withdrew himself<WG402> from thence<WG1564>: and<WG2532> great<WG4183> multitudes<WG3793> followed<WG190> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> them<WG846> all<WG3956>;


btext:
And<WG2532> charged<WG2008> them<WG846> that<WG3363> they should<WG4160> not<WG3363> make<WG4160> him<WG846> known<WG5318>:


btext:
That<WG3704> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> Esaias<WG2268> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Behold<WG2400> my<WG3450> servant<WG3816>, whom<WG3739> I have chosen<WG140>; my<WG3450> beloved<WG27>, in<WG1519> whom<WG3739> my<WG3450> soul<WG5590> is well pleased<WG2106>: I will put<WG5087> my<WG3450> spirit<WG4151> upon<WG1909> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he shall shew<WG518> judgment<WG2920> to the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
He shall<WG2051> not<WG3756> strive<WG2051>, nor<WG3761> cry<WG2905>; neither<WG3761> shall any man<WG5100> hear<WG191> his<WG846> voice<WG5456> in<WG1722> the streets<WG4113>.


btext:
A bruised<WG4937> reed<WG2563> shall he<WG2608> not<WG3756> break<WG2608>, and<WG2532> smoking<WG5188> flax<WG3043> shall he<WG4570> not<WG3756> quench<WG4570>, till<WG2193><WG302> he send forth<WG1544> judgment<WG2920> unto<WG1519> victory<WG3534>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> was brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846> one possessed with a devil<WG1139>, blind<WG5185>, and<WG2532> dumb<WG2974>: and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> him<WG846>, insomuch that<WG5620> the blind<WG5185> and<WG2532> dumb<WG2974> both<WG2532> spake<WG2980> and<WG2532> saw<WG991>.


btext:
And<WG2532> all<WG3956> the people<WG3793> were amazed<WG1839>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004>, Is<WG2076> not<WG3385> this<WG3778> the son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>?


btext:
But<WG1161> when the Pharisees<WG5330> heard<WG191> it, they said<WG2036>, This<WG3778> fellow doth<WG1544> not<WG3756> cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>, but<WG1508> by<WG1722> Beelzebub<WG954> the prince<WG758> of the devils<WG1140>. / Beelzebub: Gr. Beelzebul


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> knew<WG1492> their<WG846> thoughts<WG1761>, and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Every<WG3956> kingdom<WG932> divided<WG3307> against<WG2596> itself<WG1438> is brought to desolation<WG2049>; and<WG2532> every<WG3956> city<WG4172> or<WG2228> house<WG3614> divided<WG3307> against<WG2596> itself<WG1438> shall<WG2476> not<WG3756> stand<WG2476>:


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> Satan<WG4567> cast out<WG1544> Satan<WG4567>, he is divided<WG3307> against<WG1909> himself<WG1438>; how<WG4459> shall<WG2476> then<WG3767> his<WG846> kingdom<WG932> stand<WG2476>?


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> I<WG1473> by<WG1722> Beelzebub<WG954> cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>, by<WG1722> whom<WG5101> do your<WG5216> children<WG5207> cast them out<WG1544>? therefore<WG5124><WG1223> they<WG846> shall be<WG2071> your<WG5216> judges<WG2923>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> I<WG1473> cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140> by<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>, then<WG686> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316> is come<WG5348> unto<WG1909> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Or<WG2228> else how<WG4459> can<WG1410> one<WG5100> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> a strong man's<WG2478> house<WG3614>, and<WG2532> spoil<WG1283> his<WG846> goods<WG4632>, except<WG3362> he first<WG4412> bind<WG1210> the strong man<WG2478>? and<WG2532> then<WG5119> he will spoil<WG1283> his<WG846> house<WG3614>.


btext:
He that is<WG5607> not<WG3361> with<WG3326> me<WG1700> is<WG2076> against<WG2596> me<WG1700>; and<WG2532> he that gathereth<WG4863> not<WG3361> with<WG3326> me<WG1700> scattereth abroad<WG4650>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, All manner of<WG3956> sin<WG266> and<WG2532> blasphemy<WG988> shall be forgiven<WG863> unto men<WG444>: but<WG1161> the blasphemy<WG988> against the Holy Ghost<WG4151> shall<WG863> not<WG3756> be forgiven<WG863> unto men<WG444>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> speaketh<WG2036> a word<WG3056> against<WG2596> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444>, it shall be forgiven<WG863> him<WG846>: but<WG3739> whosoever<WG1161><WG302> speaketh<WG2036> against<WG2596> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, it shall<WG863> not<WG3756> be forgiven<WG863> him<WG846>, neither<WG3777> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> world<WG165>, neither<WG3777> in<WG1722> the world to come<WG3195>.


btext:
Either<WG2228> make<WG4160> the tree<WG1186> good<WG2570>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> fruit<WG2590> good<WG2570>; or else<WG2228> make<WG4160> the tree<WG1186> corrupt<WG4550>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> fruit<WG2590> corrupt<WG4550>: for<WG1063> the tree<WG1186> is known<WG1097> by<WG1537> his fruit<WG2590>.


btext:
O generation<WG1081> of vipers<WG2191>, how<WG4459> can ye<WG1410>, being<WG5607> evil<WG4190>, speak<WG2980> good things<WG18>? for<WG1063> out of<WG1537> the abundance<WG4051> of the heart<WG2588> the mouth<WG4750> speaketh<WG2980>.


btext:
A good<WG18> man<WG444> out of<WG1537> the good<WG18> treasure<WG2344> of the heart<WG2588> bringeth forth<WG1544> good things<WG18>: and<WG2532> an evil<WG4190> man<WG444> out of<WG1537> the evil<WG4190> treasure<WG2344> bringeth forth<WG1544> evil things<WG4190>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> every<WG3956> idle<WG692> word<WG4487> that<WG3739><WG1437> men<WG444> shall speak<WG2980>, they shall give<WG591> account<WG3056> thereof<WG4012><WG846> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920>.


btext:
For<WG1063> by<WG1537> thy<WG4675> words<WG3056> thou shalt be justified<WG1344>, and<WG2532> by<WG1537> thy<WG4675> words<WG3056> thou shalt be condemned<WG2613>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> certain<WG5100> of the scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> of the Pharisees<WG5330> answered<WG611>, saying<WG3004>, Master<WG1320>, we would<WG2309> see<WG1492> a sign<WG4592> from<WG575> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, An evil<WG4190> and<WG2532> adulterous<WG3428> generation<WG1074> seeketh after<WG1934> a sign<WG4592>; and<WG2532> there shall no<WG3756> sign<WG4592> be given<WG1325> to it<WG846>, but<WG1508> the sign<WG4592> of the prophet<WG4396> Jonas<WG2495>:


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> Jonas<WG2495> was<WG2258> three<WG5140> days<WG2250> and<WG2532> three<WG5140> nights<WG3571> in<WG1722> the whale's<WG2785> belly<WG2836>; so<WG3779> shall the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> be<WG2071> three<WG5140> days<WG2250> and<WG2532> three<WG5140> nights<WG3571> in<WG1722> the heart<WG2588> of the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
The men<WG435> of Nineveh<WG3536> shall rise<WG450> in<WG1722> judgment<WG2920> with<WG3326> this<WG5026> generation<WG1074>, and<WG2532> shall condemn<WG2632> it<WG846>: because<WG3754> they repented<WG3340> at<WG1519> the preaching<WG2782> of Jonas<WG2495>; and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a greater than<WG4119> Jonas<WG2495> is here<WG5602>.


btext:
The queen<WG938> of the south<WG3558> shall rise up<WG1453> in<WG1722> the judgment<WG2920> with<WG3326> this<WG5026> generation<WG1074>, and<WG2532> shall condemn<WG2632> it<WG846>: for<WG3754> she came<WG2064> from<WG1537> the uttermost parts<WG4009> of the earth<WG1093> to hear<WG191> the wisdom<WG4678> of Solomon<WG4672>; and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a greater than<WG4119> Solomon<WG4672> is here<WG5602>.


btext:
<WG1161> When<WG3752> the unclean<WG169> spirit<WG4151> is gone<WG1831> out of<WG575> a man<WG444>, he walketh<WG1330> through<WG1223> dry<WG504> places<WG5117>, seeking<WG2212> rest<WG372>, and<WG2532> findeth<WG2147> none<WG3756>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> he saith<WG3004>, I will return<WG1994> into<WG1519> my<WG3450> house<WG3624> from whence<WG3606> I came out<WG1831>; and<WG2532> when he is come<WG2064>, he findeth<WG2147> it empty<WG4980>, swept<WG4563>, and<WG2532> garnished<WG2885>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> goeth he<WG4198>, and<WG2532> taketh<WG3880> with<WG3326> himself<WG1438> seven<WG2033> other<WG2087> spirits<WG4151> more wicked<WG4191> than himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> they enter in<WG1525> and dwell<WG2730> there<WG1563>: and<WG2532> the last<WG2078> state of that<WG1565> man<WG444> is<WG1096> worse than<WG5501> the first<WG4413>. Even so<WG3779> shall it be<WG2071> also<WG2532> unto this<WG5026> wicked<WG4190> generation<WG1074>.


btext:
While<WG2089> he<WG846> yet<WG1161> talked<WG2980> to the people<WG3793>, behold<WG2400>, his mother<WG3384> and<WG2532> his<WG846> brethren<WG80> stood<WG2476> without<WG1854>, desiring<WG2212> to speak<WG2980> with him<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> one<WG5100> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Behold<WG2400>, thy<WG4675> mother<WG3384> and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> brethren<WG80> stand<WG2476> without<WG1854>, desiring<WG2212> to speak<WG2980> with thee<WG4671>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto him that told<WG2036> him<WG846>, Who<WG5101> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> mother<WG3384>? and<WG2532> who<WG5101> are<WG1526> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he stretched forth<WG1614> his<WG846> hand<WG5495> toward<WG1909> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, and said<WG2036>, Behold<WG2400> my<WG3450> mother<WG3384> and<WG2532> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>!


btext:
For<WG1063> whosoever<WG3748><WG302> shall do<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, the same<WG846> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> sister<WG79>, and<WG2532> mother<WG3384>.


btext:
<WG1161> The same<WG1722><WG1565> day<WG2250> went<WG1831> Jesus<WG2424> out of<WG575> the house<WG3614>, and sat<WG2521> by<WG3844> the sea side<WG2281>.


btext:
And<WG2532> great<WG4183> multitudes<WG3793> were gathered together<WG4863> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, so that<WG5620> he<WG846> went<WG1684> into<WG1519> a ship<WG4143>, and sat<WG2521>; and<WG2532> the whole<WG3956> multitude<WG3793> stood<WG2476> on<WG1909> the shore<WG123>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he spake<WG2980> many things<WG4183> unto them<WG846> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>, saying<WG3004>, Behold<WG2400>, a sower<WG4687> went forth<WG1831> to sow<WG4687>;


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG1722> he<WG846> sowed<WG4687>, some<WG3739><WG3303> seeds fell<WG4098> by<WG3844> the way side<WG3598>, and<WG2532> the fowls<WG4071> came<WG2064> and<WG2532> devoured<WG2719> them<WG846> up<WG2719>:


btext:
Some<WG1161><WG243> fell<WG4098> upon<WG1909> stony places<WG4075>, where<WG3699> they had<WG2192> not<WG3756> much<WG4183> earth<WG1093>: and<WG2532> forthwith<WG2112> they sprung up<WG1816>, because<WG1223> they had<WG2192> no<WG3361> deepness<WG899> of earth<WG1093>:


btext:
And<WG1161> when the sun<WG2246> was up<WG393>, they were scorched<WG2739>; and<WG2532> because<WG1223> they had<WG2192> no<WG3361> root<WG4491>, they withered away<WG3583>.


btext:
And<WG1161> some<WG243> fell<WG4098> among<WG1909> thorns<WG173>; and<WG2532> the thorns<WG173> sprung up<WG305>, and<WG2532> choked<WG638> them<WG846>:


btext:
But<WG1161> other<WG243> fell<WG4098> into<WG1909> good<WG2570> ground<WG1093>, and<WG2532> brought forth<WG1325> fruit<WG2590>, some<WG3739><WG3303> an hundredfold<WG1540><WG1161>, some<WG3739> sixtyfold<WG1835><WG1161>, some<WG3739> thirtyfold<WG5144>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334>, and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Why<WG1302> speakest thou<WG2980> unto them<WG846> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>?


btext:
He answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Because<WG3754> it is given<WG1325> unto you<WG5213> to know<WG1097> the mysteries<WG3466> of the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>, but<WG1161> to them<WG1565> it is<WG1325> not<WG3756> given<WG1325>.


btext:
For<WG1063> whosoever<WG3748> hath<WG2192>, to him<WG846> shall be given<WG1325>, and<WG2532> he shall have more abundance<WG4052>: but<WG1161> whosoever<WG3748> hath<WG2192> not<WG3756>, from<WG575> him<WG846> shall be taken away<WG142> even<WG2532> that<WG3739> he hath<WG2192>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> speak I<WG2980> to them<WG846> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>: because<WG3754> they seeing<WG991> see<WG991> not<WG3756>; and<WG2532> hearing<WG191> they hear<WG191> not<WG3756>, neither<WG3761> do they understand<WG4920>.


btext:
And<WG2532> in<WG1909> them<WG846> is fulfilled<WG378> the prophecy<WG4394> of Esaias<WG2268>, which<WG3588> saith<WG3004>, By hearing<WG189> ye shall hear<WG191>, and<WG2532> shall<WG4920> not<WG3364> understand<WG4920>; and<WG2532> seeing<WG991> ye shall see<WG991>, and<WG2532> shall<WG1492> not<WG3364> perceive<WG1492>:


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5127> people's<WG2992> heart<WG2588> is waxed gross<WG3975>, and<WG2532> their ears<WG3775> are dull<WG917> of hearing<WG191>, and<WG2532> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788> they have closed<WG2576>; lest at any time<WG3379> they should see<WG1492> with their eyes<WG3788>, and<WG2532> hear<WG191> with their ears<WG3775>, and<WG2532> should understand<WG4920> with their heart<WG2588>, and<WG2532> should be converted<WG1994>, and<WG2532> I should heal<WG2390> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> blessed<WG3107> are your<WG5216> eyes<WG3788>, for<WG3754> they see<WG991>: and<WG2532> your<WG5216> ears<WG3775>, for<WG3754> they hear<WG191>.


btext:
For<WG1063> verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> many<WG4183> prophets<WG4396> and<WG2532> righteous<WG1342> men have desired<WG1937> to see<WG1492> those things which<WG3739> ye see<WG991>, and<WG2532> have<WG1492> not<WG3756> seen<WG1492> them; and<WG2532> to hear<WG191> those things which<WG3739> ye hear<WG191>, and<WG2532> have<WG191> not<WG3756> heard<WG191> them.


btext:
When any<WG3956> one heareth<WG191> the word<WG3056> of the kingdom<WG932>, and<WG2532> understandeth<WG4920> it not<WG3361>, then cometh<WG2064> the wicked<WG4190> one, and<WG2532> catcheth away<WG726> that which<WG3588> was sown<WG4687> in<WG1722> his<WG846> heart<WG2588>. This<WG3778> is<WG2076> he which received seed<WG4687> by<WG3844> the way side<WG3598>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that received the seed<WG4687> into<WG1909> stony places<WG4075>, the same<WG3778> is<WG2076> he that heareth<WG191> the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> anon<WG2117> with<WG3326> joy<WG5479> receiveth<WG2983> it<WG846>;


btext:
Yet<WG1161> hath he<WG2192> not<WG3756> root<WG4491> in<WG1722> himself<WG1438>, but<WG235> dureth<WG2076> for a while<WG4340>: for<WG1161> when tribulation<WG2347> or<WG2228> persecution<WG1375> ariseth<WG1096> because<WG1223> of the word<WG3056>, by and by<WG2117> he is offended<WG4624>. / offended: he relapseth, or, falleth into sin


btext:
He also<WG1161> that received seed<WG4687> among<WG1519> the thorns<WG173> is<WG2076> he that<WG3778> heareth<WG191> the word<WG3056>; and<WG2532> the care<WG3308> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>, and<WG2532> the deceitfulness<WG539> of riches<WG4149>, choke<WG4846> the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> he becometh<WG1096> unfruitful<WG175>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that received seed<WG4687> into<WG1909> the good<WG2570> ground<WG1093> is<WG2076> he<WG3778> that heareth<WG191> the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> understandeth<WG4920> it; which<WG3739> also<WG1211> beareth fruit<WG2592>, and<WG2532> bringeth forth<WG4160>, some<WG3739><WG3303> an hundredfold<WG1540><WG1161>, some<WG3739> sixty<WG1835><WG1161>, some<WG3739> thirty<WG5144>.


btext:
Another<WG243> parable<WG3850> put he forth<WG3908> unto them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, The kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is likened<WG3666> unto a man<WG444> which sowed<WG4687><WG4687> good<WG2570> seed<WG4690> in<WG1722> his<WG846> field<WG68>:


btext:
But<WG1161> while<WG1722> men<WG444> slept<WG2518>, his<WG846> enemy<WG2190> came<WG2064> and<WG2532> sowed<WG4687> tares<WG2215> among<WG303><WG3319> the wheat<WG4621>, and<WG2532> went his way<WG565>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3753> the blade<WG5528> was sprung up<WG985>, and<WG2532> brought forth<WG4160> fruit<WG2590>, then<WG5119> appeared<WG5316> the tares<WG2215> also<WG2532>.


btext:
So<WG1161> the servants<WG1401> of the householder<WG3617> came<WG4334> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Sir<WG2962>, didst<WG4687> not<WG3780> thou sow<WG4687> good<WG2570> seed<WG4690> in<WG1722> thy<WG4674> field<WG68>? from whence<WG4159> then<WG3767> hath it<WG2192> tares<WG2215>?


btext:
<WG1161> He said<WG5346> unto them<WG846>, An enemy<WG2190><WG444> hath done<WG4160> this<WG5124><WG1161>. The servants<WG1401> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Wilt thou<WG2309> then<WG3767> that we go<WG565> and gather<WG4816> them<WG846> up<WG4816>?


btext:
But<WG1161> he said<WG5346>, Nay<WG3756>; lest<WG3379> while ye gather up<WG4816> the tares<WG2215>, ye root up<WG1610> also the wheat<WG4621> with<WG260> them<WG846>.


btext:
Let<WG863> both<WG297> grow together<WG4885> until<WG3360> the harvest<WG2326>: and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the time<WG2540> of harvest<WG2326> I will say<WG2046> to the reapers<WG2327>, Gather ye together<WG4816> first<WG4412> the tares<WG2215>, and<WG2532> bind<WG1210> them<WG846> in<WG1519> bundles<WG1197> to<WG4314> burn<WG2618> them<WG846>: but<WG1161> gather<WG4863> the wheat<WG4621> into<WG1519> my<WG3450> barn<WG596>.


btext:
Another<WG243> parable<WG3850> put he forth<WG3908> unto them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, The kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> to a grain<WG2848> of mustard seed<WG4615>, which<WG3739> a man<WG444> took<WG2983>, and sowed<WG4687> in<WG1722> his<WG846> field<WG68>:


btext:
Which<WG3739> indeed<WG3303> is<WG2076> the least<WG3398> of all<WG3956> seeds<WG4690>: but<WG1161> when<WG3752> it is grown<WG837>, it is<WG2076> the greatest<WG3187> among herbs<WG3001>, and<WG2532> becometh<WG1096> a tree<WG1186>, so that<WG5620> the birds<WG4071> of the air<WG3772> come<WG2064> and<WG2532> lodge<WG2681> in<WG1722> the branches<WG2798> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
Another<WG243> parable<WG3850> spake he<WG2980> unto them<WG846>; The kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto leaven<WG2219>, which<WG3739> a woman<WG1135> took<WG2983>, and hid<WG1470> in<WG1519> three<WG5140> measures<WG4568> of meal<WG224>, till<WG2193> the whole<WG3650> was<WG3739> leavened<WG2220>. / measures: the word in the Greek is a measure containing about a peck and a half, wanting a little more than a pint


btext:
All<WG3956> these things<WG5023> spake<WG2980> Jesus<WG2424> unto the multitude<WG3793> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>; and<WG2532> without<WG5565> a parable<WG3850> spake he<WG2980> not<WG3756> unto them<WG846>:


btext:
That<WG3704> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>, I will open<WG455> my<WG3450> mouth<WG4750> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>; I will utter<WG2044> things which have been kept secret<WG2928> from<WG575> the foundation<WG2602> of the world<WG2889>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> Jesus<WG2424> sent<WG863> the multitude<WG3793> away<WG863>, and went<WG2064> into<WG1519> the house<WG3614>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Declare<WG5419> unto us<WG2254> the parable<WG3850> of the tares<WG2215> of the field<WG68>.


btext:
He answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, He that soweth<WG4687> the good<WG2570> seed<WG4690> is<WG2076> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444>;


btext:
<WG1161> The field<WG68> is<WG2076> the world<WG2889><WG1161>; the good<WG2570> seed<WG4690> are<WG3778><WG1526> the children<WG5207> of the kingdom<WG932>; but<WG1161> the tares<WG2215> are<WG1526> the children<WG5207> of the wicked<WG4190> one;


btext:
<WG1161> The enemy<WG2190> that sowed<WG4687> them<WG846> is<WG2076> the devil<WG1228><WG1161>; the harvest<WG2326> is<WG2076> the end<WG4930> of the world<WG165>; and<WG1161> the reapers<WG2327> are<WG1526> the angels<WG32>.


btext:
As<WG5618> therefore<WG3767> the tares<WG2215> are gathered<WG4816> and<WG2532> burned<WG2618> in the fire<WG4442>; so<WG3779> shall it be<WG2071> in<WG1722> the end<WG4930> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>.


btext:
The Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> shall send forth<WG649> his<WG846> angels<WG32>, and<WG2532> they shall gather<WG4816> out of<WG1537> his<WG846> kingdom<WG932> all things<WG3956> that offend<WG4625>, and<WG2532> them which do<WG4160> iniquity<WG458>; / things…: or, scandals


btext:
And<WG2532> shall cast<WG906> them<WG846> into<WG1519> a furnace<WG2575> of fire<WG4442>: there<WG1563> shall be<WG2071> wailing<WG2805> and<WG2532> gnashing<WG1030> of teeth<WG3599>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall the righteous<WG1342> shine forth<WG1584> as<WG5613> the sun<WG2246> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of their<WG846> Father<WG3962>. Who<WG3588> hath<WG2192> ears<WG3775> to hear<WG191>, let him hear<WG191>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto treasure<WG2344> hid<WG2928> in<WG1722> a field<WG68>; the which<WG3739> when a man<WG444> hath found<WG2147>, he hideth<WG2928>, and<WG2532> for<WG575> joy<WG5479> thereof<WG846> goeth<WG5217> and<WG2532> selleth<WG4453> all<WG3956> that<WG3745> he hath<WG2192>, and<WG2532> buyeth<WG59> that<WG1565> field<WG68>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto a merchant<WG1713> man<WG444>, seeking<WG2212> goodly<WG2570> pearls<WG3135>:


btext:
Who<WG3739>, when he had found<WG2147> one<WG1520> pearl<WG3135> of great price<WG4186>, went<WG565> and sold<WG4097> all<WG3956> that<WG3745> he had<WG2192>, and<WG2532> bought<WG59> it<WG846>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto a net<WG4522>, that was cast<WG906> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>, and<WG2532> gathered<WG4863> of<WG1537> every<WG3956> kind<WG1085>:


btext:
Which<WG3739>, when<WG3753> it was full<WG4137>, they drew<WG307> to<WG1909> shore<WG123>, and<WG2532> sat down<WG2523>, and gathered<WG4816> the good<WG2570> into<WG1519> vessels<WG30>, but<WG1161> cast<WG906> the bad<WG4550> away<WG1854>.


btext:
So<WG3779> shall it be<WG2071> at<WG1722> the end<WG4930> of the world<WG165>: the angels<WG32> shall come forth<WG1831>, and<WG2532> sever<WG873> the wicked<WG4190> from<WG1537> among<WG3319> the just<WG1342>,


btext:
And<WG2532> shall cast<WG906> them<WG846> into<WG1519> the furnace<WG2575> of fire<WG4442>: there<WG1563> shall be<WG2071> wailing<WG2805> and<WG2532> gnashing<WG1030> of teeth<WG3599>.


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Have ye understood<WG4920> all<WG3956> these<WG5023> things<WG3956>? They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Yea<WG3483>, Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> said<WG2036> he unto them<WG846>, Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> every<WG3956> scribe<WG1122> which is instructed<WG3100> unto<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto a man<WG444> that is an householder<WG3617>, which<WG3748> bringeth forth<WG1544> out of<WG1537> his<WG846> treasure<WG2344> things new<WG2537> and<WG2532> old<WG3820>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, that when<WG3753> Jesus<WG2424> had finished<WG5055> these<WG5025> parables<WG3850>, he departed<WG3332> thence<WG1564>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he was come<WG2064> into<WG1519> his own<WG846> country<WG3968>, he taught<WG1321> them<WG846> in<WG1722> their<WG846> synagogue<WG4864>, insomuch that<WG5620> they<WG846> were astonished<WG1605>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004>, Whence<WG4159> hath this man<WG5129> this<WG3778> wisdom<WG4678>, and<WG2532> these mighty works<WG1411>?


btext:
Is<WG2076> not<WG3756> this<WG3778> the carpenter's<WG5045> son<WG5207>? is<WG3004> not<WG3780> his<WG846> mother<WG3384> called<WG3004> Mary<WG3137>? and<WG2532> his<WG846> brethren<WG80>, James<WG2385>, and<WG2532> Joses<WG2500>, and<WG2532> Simon<WG4613>, and<WG2532> Judas<WG2455>?


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> sisters<WG79>, are they<WG1526> not<WG3780> all<WG3956> with<WG4314> us<WG2248>? Whence<WG4159> then<WG3767> hath this man<WG5129> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023>?


btext:
And<WG2532> they were offended<WG4624> in<WG1722> him<WG846>. But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, A prophet<WG4396> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> without honour<WG820>, save<WG1508> in<WG1722> his own<WG846> country<WG3968>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> his own<WG846> house<WG3614>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he did<WG4160> not<WG3756> many<WG4183> mighty works<WG1411> there<WG1563> because<WG1223> of their<WG846> unbelief<WG570>.


btext:
At<WG1722> that<WG1565> time<WG2540> Herod<WG2264> the tetrarch<WG5076> heard<WG191> of the fame<WG189> of Jesus<WG2424>, / tetrarch: or, governor over four provinces


btext:
And<WG2532> said<WG2036> unto his<WG846> servants<WG3816>, This<WG3778> is<WG2076> John<WG2491> the Baptist<WG910>; he<WG846> is risen<WG1453> from<WG575> the dead<WG3498>; and<WG2532> therefore<WG1223><WG5124> mighty works<WG1411> do shew forth themselves<WG1754> in<WG1722> him<WG846>. / do…: or, are wrought by him


btext:
For<WG1063> Herod<WG2264> had laid hold<WG2902> on John<WG2491>, and bound<WG1210> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> put<WG5087> him in<WG1722> prison<WG5438> for<WG1223> Herodias'<WG2266> sake<WG1223>, his<WG846> brother<WG80> Philip's<WG5376> wife<WG1135>.


btext:
For<WG1063> John<WG2491> said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, It is<WG1832> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> for thee<WG4671> to have<WG2192> her<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he would<WG2309> have put<WG615> him<WG846> to death<WG615>, he feared<WG5399> the multitude<WG3793>, because<WG3754> they counted<WG2192> him<WG846> as<WG5613> a prophet<WG4396>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when Herod's<WG2264> birthday<WG1077> was kept<WG71>, the daughter<WG2364> of Herodias<WG2266> danced<WG3738> before them<WG1722><WG3319>, and<WG2532> pleased<WG700> Herod<WG2264>. / before…: Gr. in the midst


btext:
Whereupon<WG3606> he promised<WG3670> with<WG3326> an oath<WG3727> to give<WG1325> her<WG846> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> she would ask<WG154>.


btext:
And<WG1161> she, being before instructed<WG4264> of<WG5259> her<WG846> mother<WG3384>, said<WG5346>, Give<WG1325> me<WG3427> here<WG5602> John<WG2491> Baptist's<WG910> head<WG2776> in<WG1909> a charger<WG4094>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the king<WG935> was sorry<WG3076>: nevertheless for<WG1161><WG1223> the oath's sake<WG3727>, and<WG2532> them which sat with him at meat<WG4873>, he commanded<WG2753> it to be given<WG1325> her.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> head<WG2776> was brought<WG5342> in<WG1909> a charger<WG4094>, and<WG2532> given<WG1325> to the damsel<WG2877>: and<WG2532> she brought<WG5342> it to her<WG846> mother<WG3384>.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334>, and took up<WG142> the body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> buried<WG2290> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> went<WG2064> and told<WG518> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
When<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> heard<WG191> of it, he departed<WG402> thence<WG1564> by<WG1722> ship<WG4143> into<WG1519> a desert<WG2048> place<WG5117> apart<WG2596><WG2398>: and<WG2532> when the people<WG3793> had heard<WG191> thereof, they followed<WG190> him<WG846> on foot<WG3979> out of<WG575> the cities<WG4172>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> went forth<WG1831>, and saw<WG1492> a great<WG4183> multitude<WG3793>, and<WG2532> was moved with compassion<WG4697> toward<WG1909> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> their<WG846> sick<WG732>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when it was<WG1096> evening<WG3798>, his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> to him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, This is<WG2076> a desert<WG2048> place<WG5117>, and<WG2532> the time<WG5610> is now<WG2235> past<WG3928>; send<WG630> the multitude<WG3793> away<WG630>, that<WG2443> they may go<WG565> into<WG1519> the villages<WG2968>, and buy<WG59> themselves<WG1438> victuals<WG1033>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, They need<WG5532> not<WG3756> depart<WG565><WG2192>; give<WG1325> ye<WG5210> them<WG846> to eat<WG5315>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, We have<WG2192> here<WG5602> but<WG3756><WG1508> five<WG4002> loaves<WG740>, and<WG2532> two<WG1417> fishes<WG2486>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he commanded<WG2753> the multitude<WG3793> to sit down<WG347> on<WG1909> the grass<WG5528>, and<WG2532> took<WG2983> the five<WG4002> loaves<WG740>, and<WG2532> the two<WG1417> fishes<WG2486>, and looking up<WG308> to<WG1519> heaven<WG3772>, he blessed<WG2127>, and<WG2532> brake<WG2806>, and gave<WG1325> the loaves<WG740> to his disciples<WG3101>, and<WG1161> the disciples<WG3101> to the multitude<WG3793>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they did<WG5315> all<WG3956> eat<WG5315>, and<WG2532> were filled<WG5526>: and<WG2532> they took up<WG142> of the fragments<WG2801> that remained<WG4052> twelve<WG1427> baskets<WG2894> full<WG4134>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that had eaten<WG2068> were<WG2258> about<WG5616> five thousand<WG4000> men<WG435>, beside<WG5565> women<WG1135> and<WG2532> children<WG3813>.


btext:
And<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> Jesus<WG2424> constrained<WG315> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> to get<WG1684> into<WG1519> a ship<WG4143>, and<WG2532> to go before<WG4254> him<WG846> unto<WG1519> the other side<WG4008>, while<WG2193><WG3739> he sent<WG630> the multitudes<WG3793> away<WG630>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had sent<WG630> the multitudes<WG3793> away<WG630>, he went up<WG305> into<WG1519> a mountain<WG3735> apart<WG2596><WG2398> to pray<WG4336>: and<WG1161> when the evening<WG3798> was come<WG1096>, he was<WG2258> there<WG1563> alone<WG3441>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the ship<WG4143> was<WG2258> now<WG2235> in the midst<WG3319> of the sea<WG2281>, tossed<WG928> with<WG5259> waves<WG2949>: for<WG1063> the wind<WG417> was<WG2258> contrary<WG1727>.


btext:
And<WG1161> in the fourth<WG5067> watch<WG5438> of the night<WG3571> Jesus<WG2424> went<WG565> unto<WG4314> them<WG846>, walking<WG4043> on<WG1909> the sea<WG2281>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the disciples<WG3101> saw<WG1492> him<WG846> walking<WG4043> on<WG1909> the sea<WG2281>, they were troubled<WG5015>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, It is<WG2076> a spirit<WG5326>; and<WG2532> they cried out<WG2896> for<WG575> fear<WG5401>.


btext:
But<WG1161> straightway<WG2112> Jesus<WG2424> spake<WG2980> unto them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Be of good cheer<WG2293>; it is<WG1510> I<WG1473>; be<WG5399> not<WG3361> afraid<WG5399>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Peter<WG4074> answered<WG611> him<WG846> and said<WG2036>, Lord<WG2962>, if<WG1487> it be<WG1488> thou<WG4771>, bid<WG2753> me<WG3165> come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> thee<WG4571> on<WG1909> the water<WG5204>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036>, Come<WG2064>. And<WG2532> when Peter<WG4074> was come down<WG2597> out of<WG575> the ship<WG4143>, he walked<WG4043> on<WG1909> the water<WG5204>, to go<WG2064> to<WG4314> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when he saw<WG991> the wind<WG417> boisterous<WG2478>, he was afraid<WG5399>; and<WG2532> beginning<WG756> to sink<WG2670>, he cried<WG2896>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, save<WG4982> me<WG3165>. / boisterous: or, strong


btext:
And<WG1161> immediately<WG2112> Jesus<WG2424> stretched forth<WG1614> his hand<WG5495>, and caught<WG1949> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, O thou of little faith<WG3640>, wherefore<WG1519><WG5101> didst thou doubt<WG1365>?


btext:
And<WG2532> when they<WG846> were come<WG1684> into<WG1519> the ship<WG4143>, the wind<WG417> ceased<WG2869>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> they that were in<WG1722> the ship<WG4143> came<WG2064> and worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Of a truth<WG230> thou art<WG1488> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they were gone over<WG1276>, they came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the land<WG1093> of Gennesaret<WG1082>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the men<WG435> of that<WG1565> place<WG5117> had knowledge<WG1921> of him<WG846>, they sent out<WG649> into<WG1519> all<WG3650> that<WG1565> country round about<WG4066>, and<WG2532> brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846> all<WG3956> that were<WG2192> diseased<WG2560>;


btext:
And<WG2532> besought<WG3870> him<WG846> that<WG2443> they might<WG680> only<WG3440> touch<WG680> the hem<WG2899> of his<WG846> garment<WG2440>: and<WG2532> as many as<WG3745> touched<WG680> were made perfectly whole<WG1295>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> came<WG4334> to Jesus<WG2424> scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, which were of<WG575> Jerusalem<WG2414>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Why<WG1302> do thy<WG4675> disciples<WG3101> transgress<WG3845> the tradition<WG3862> of the elders<WG4245>? for<WG1063> they wash<WG3538> not<WG3756> their<WG846> hands<WG5495> when<WG3752> they eat<WG2068> bread<WG740>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Why<WG1302> do ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> transgress<WG3845> the commandment<WG1785> of God<WG2316> by<WG1223> your<WG5216> tradition<WG3862>?


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> commanded<WG1781>, saying<WG3004>, Honour<WG5091> thy<WG4675> father<WG3962> and<WG2532> mother<WG3384>: and<WG2532>, He that curseth<WG2551> father<WG3962> or<WG2228> mother<WG3384>, let him die<WG5053> the death<WG2288>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210> say<WG3004>, Whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall say<WG2036> to his father<WG3962> or<WG2228> his mother<WG3384>, It is a gift<WG1435>, by<WG1537> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> thou mightest be profited<WG5623> by me<WG1700>;


btext:
And<WG2532> honour<WG5091> not<WG3364> his<WG846> father<WG3962> or<WG2228> his<WG846> mother<WG3384>, he shall be free. Thus<WG2532> have ye made<WG208> the commandment<WG1785> of God<WG2316> of none effect<WG208> by<WG1223> your<WG5216> tradition<WG3862>.


btext:
Ye hypocrites<WG5273>, well<WG2573> did<WG4395> Esaias<WG2268> prophesy<WG4395> of<WG4012> you<WG5216>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
This<WG3778> people<WG2992> draweth nigh<WG1448> unto me<WG3427> with their<WG846> mouth<WG4750>, and<WG2532> honoureth<WG5091> me<WG3165> with their lips<WG5491>; but<WG1161> their<WG846> heart<WG2588> is<WG568> far<WG4206> from<WG575> me<WG1700>.


btext:
But<WG1161> in vain<WG3155> they do worship<WG4576> me<WG3165>, teaching<WG1321> for doctrines<WG1319> the commandments<WG1778> of men<WG444>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he called<WG4341> the multitude<WG3793>, and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Hear<WG191>, and<WG2532> understand<WG4920>:


btext:
Not<WG3756> that which goeth<WG1525> into<WG1519> the mouth<WG4750> defileth<WG2840> a man<WG444>; but<WG235> that which cometh<WG1607> out of<WG1537> the mouth<WG4750>, this<WG5124> defileth<WG2840> a man<WG444>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> came<WG4334> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Knowest thou<WG1492> that<WG3754> the Pharisees<WG5330> were offended<WG4624>, after they heard<WG191> this saying<WG3056>?


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, Every<WG3956> plant<WG5451>, which<WG3739> my<WG3450> heavenly<WG3770> Father<WG3962> hath<WG5452> not<WG3756> planted<WG5452>, shall be rooted up<WG1610>.


btext:
Let<WG863> them<WG846> alone<WG863>: they be<WG1526> blind<WG5185> leaders<WG3595> of the blind<WG5185>. And<WG1161> if<WG1437> the blind<WG5185> lead<WG3594> the blind<WG5185>, both<WG297> shall fall<WG4098> into<WG1519> the ditch<WG999>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> answered<WG611> Peter<WG4074> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Declare<WG5419> unto us<WG2254> this<WG5026> parable<WG3850>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036>, Are<WG2075> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> yet<WG188> without understanding<WG801>?


btext:
Do<WG3539> not<WG3768> ye<WG3539> yet<WG3768> understand<WG3539>, that<WG3754> whatsoever<WG3956> entereth in<WG1531> at<WG1519> the mouth<WG4750> goeth<WG5562> into<WG1519> the belly<WG2836>, and<WG2532> is cast out<WG1544> into<WG1519> the draught<WG856>?


btext:
But<WG1161> those things which<WG3588> proceed<WG1607> out of<WG1537> the mouth<WG4750> come forth<WG1831> from<WG1537> the heart<WG2588>; and they<WG2548> defile<WG2840> the man<WG444>.


btext:
For<WG1063> out of<WG1537> the heart<WG2588> proceed<WG1831> evil<WG4190> thoughts<WG1261>, murders<WG5408>, adulteries<WG3430>, fornications<WG4202>, thefts<WG2829>, false witness<WG5577>, blasphemies<WG988>:


btext:
These<WG5023> are<WG2076> the things which<WG3588> defile<WG2840> a man<WG444>: but<WG1161> to eat<WG5315> with unwashen<WG449> hands<WG5495> defileth<WG2840> not<WG3756> a man<WG444>.


btext:
Then<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> went<WG1831> thence<WG1564>, and departed<WG402> into<WG1519> the coasts<WG3313> of Tyre<WG5184> and<WG2532> Sidon<WG4605>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a woman<WG1135> of Canaan<WG5478> came<WG1831> out of<WG575> the same<WG1565> coasts<WG3725>, and cried<WG2905> unto him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Have mercy<WG1653> on me<WG3165>, O Lord<WG2962>, thou Son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>; my<WG3450> daughter<WG2364> is grievously<WG2560> vexed with a devil<WG1139>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> her<WG846> not<WG3756> a word<WG3056>. And<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> and besought<WG2065> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Send<WG630> her<WG846> away<WG630>; for<WG3754> she crieth<WG2896> after<WG3693> us<WG2257>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, I am<WG649> not<WG3756> sent<WG649> but<WG1508> unto<WG1519> the lost<WG622> sheep<WG4263> of the house<WG3624> of Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> came she<WG2064> and worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, help<WG997> me<WG3427>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, It is<WG2076> not<WG3756> meet<WG2570> to take<WG2983> the children's<WG5043> bread<WG740>, and<WG2532> to cast<WG906> it to dogs<WG2952>.


btext:
And<WG1161> she said<WG2036>, Truth<WG3483>, Lord<WG2962>: yet<WG2532><WG1063> the dogs<WG2952> eat<WG2068> of<WG575> the crumbs<WG5589> which<WG3588> fall<WG4098> from<WG575> their<WG846> masters'<WG2962> table<WG5132>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto her<WG846>, O<WG5599> woman<WG1135>, great<WG3173> is thy<WG4675> faith<WG4102>: be it<WG1096> unto thee<WG4671> even as<WG5613> thou wilt<WG2309>. And<WG2532> her<WG846> daughter<WG2364> was made whole<WG2390> from<WG575> that very<WG1565> hour<WG5610>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> departed<WG3327> from thence<WG1564>, and came<WG2064> nigh unto<WG3844> the sea<WG2281> of Galilee<WG1056>; and<WG2532> went up<WG305> into<WG1519> a mountain<WG3735>, and sat down<WG2521> there<WG1563>.


btext:
And<WG2532> great<WG4183> multitudes<WG3793> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846>, having<WG2192> with<WG3326> them those that were<WG1438> lame<WG5560>, blind<WG5185>, dumb<WG2974>, maimed<WG2948>, and<WG2532> many<WG4183> others<WG2087>, and<WG2532> cast<WG4496> them<WG846> down<WG4496> at<WG3844> Jesus'<WG2424> feet<WG4228>; and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> them<WG846>:


btext:
Insomuch that<WG5620> the multitude<WG3793> wondered<WG2296>, when they saw<WG991> the dumb<WG2974> to speak<WG2980>, the maimed<WG2948> to be whole<WG5199>, the lame<WG5560> to walk<WG4043>, and<WG2532> the blind<WG5185> to see<WG991>: and<WG2532> they glorified<WG1392> the God<WG2316> of Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> called<WG4341> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> unto him, and said<WG2036>, I have compassion<WG4697> on<WG1909> the multitude<WG3793>, because<WG3754> they continue<WG4357> with me<WG3427> now<WG2235> three<WG5140> days<WG2250>, and<WG2532> have<WG2192> nothing<WG3756><WG5101> to eat<WG5315>: and<WG2532> I will<WG2309> not<WG3756> send<WG630> them<WG846> away<WG630> fasting<WG3523>, lest<WG3379> they faint<WG1590> in<WG1722> the way<WG3598>.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Whence<WG4159> should we<WG2254> have so much<WG5118> bread<WG740> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2047>, as<WG5620> to fill<WG5526> so great<WG5118> a multitude<WG3793>?


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, How many<WG4214> loaves<WG740> have ye<WG2192>? And<WG1161> they said<WG2036>, Seven<WG2033>, and<WG2532> a few<WG3641> little fishes<WG2485>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he commanded<WG2753> the multitude<WG3793> to sit down<WG377> on<WG1909> the ground<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he took<WG2983> the seven<WG2033> loaves<WG740> and<WG2532> the fishes<WG2486>, and gave thanks<WG2168>, and brake<WG2806> them, and<WG2532> gave<WG1325> to his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, and<WG1161> the disciples<WG3101> to the multitude<WG3793>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they did<WG5315> all<WG3956> eat<WG5315>, and<WG2532> were filled<WG5526>: and<WG2532> they took up<WG142> of the broken<WG2801> meat that was left<WG4052> seven<WG2033> baskets<WG4711> full<WG4134>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that did eat<WG2068> were<WG2258> four thousand<WG5070> men<WG435>, beside<WG5565> women<WG1135> and<WG2532> children<WG3813>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he sent away<WG630> the multitude<WG3793>, and took<WG1684> ship<WG1519><WG4143>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the coasts<WG3725> of Magdala<WG3093>.


btext:
The Pharisees<WG5330> also<WG2532> with the Sadducees<WG4523> came<WG4334>, and<WG2532> tempting<WG3985> desired<WG1905> him<WG846> that he would shew<WG1925> them<WG846> a sign<WG4592> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
<WG1161> He answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, When it is<WG1096> evening<WG3798>, ye say<WG3004>, It will be fair weather<WG2105>: for<WG1063> the sky<WG3772> is red<WG4449>.


btext:
And<WG2532> in the morning<WG4404>, It will be foul weather<WG5494> to day<WG4594>: for<WG1063> the sky<WG3772> is red<WG4449> and lowring<WG4768>. O ye hypocrites<WG5273>, ye can<WG1097> discern<WG1252><WG3303> the face<WG4383> of the sky<WG3772>; but<WG1161> can ye<WG1410> not<WG3756> discern the signs<WG4592> of the times<WG2540>?


btext:
A wicked<WG4190> and<WG2532> adulterous<WG3428> generation<WG1074> seeketh after<WG1934> a sign<WG4592>; and<WG2532> there shall no<WG3756> sign<WG4592> be given<WG1325> unto it<WG846>, but<WG1508> the sign<WG4592> of the prophet<WG4396> Jonas<WG2495>. And<WG2532> he left<WG2641> them<WG846>, and departed<WG565>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> were come<WG2064> to<WG1519> the other side<WG4008>, they had forgotten<WG1950> to take<WG2983> bread<WG740>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Take heed<WG3708> and<WG2532> beware<WG4337> of<WG575> the leaven<WG2219> of the Pharisees<WG5330> and<WG2532> of the Sadducees<WG4523>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they reasoned<WG1260> among<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>, saying<WG3004>, It is because<WG3754> we have taken<WG2983> no<WG3756> bread<WG740>.


btext:
Which when<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> perceived<WG1097>, he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, O ye of little faith<WG3640>, why<WG5101> reason ye<WG1260> among<WG1722> yourselves<WG1438>, because<WG3754> ye have brought<WG2983> no<WG3756> bread<WG740>?


btext:
Do ye<WG3539> not yet<WG3768> understand<WG3539>, neither<WG3761> remember<WG3421> the five<WG4002> loaves<WG740> of the five thousand<WG4000>, and<WG2532> how many<WG4214> baskets<WG2894> ye took up<WG2983>?


btext:
Neither<WG3761> the seven<WG2033> loaves<WG740> of the four thousand<WG5070>, and<WG2532> how many<WG4214> baskets<WG4711> ye took up<WG2983>?


btext:
How<WG4459> is it that<WG3754> ye do<WG3539> not<WG3756> understand<WG3539> that I spake<WG2036> it not<WG3756> to you<WG5213> concerning<WG4012> bread<WG740>, that ye should beware<WG4337> of<WG575> the leaven<WG2219> of the Pharisees<WG5330> and<WG2532> of the Sadducees<WG4523>?


btext:
Then<WG5119> understood they<WG4920> how that<WG3754> he bade<WG2036> them not<WG3756> beware<WG4337> of<WG575> the leaven<WG2219> of bread<WG740>, but<WG235> of<WG575> the doctrine<WG1322> of the Pharisees<WG5330> and<WG2532> of the Sadducees<WG4523>.


btext:
When<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the coasts<WG3313> of Caesarea<WG2542> Philippi<WG5376>, he asked<WG2065> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, saying<WG3004>, Whom<WG5101> do men<WG444> say<WG3004> that I<WG3165> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> am<WG1511>?


btext:
And<WG1161> they said<WG2036>, Some say that thou art<WG3303> John<WG2491> the Baptist<WG910><WG1161>: some<WG243>, Elias<WG2243>; and<WG1161> others<WG2087>, Jeremias<WG2408>, or<WG2228> one<WG1520> of the prophets<WG4396>.


btext:
He saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, But<WG1161> whom<WG5101> say<WG3004> ye<WG5210> that I<WG3165> am<WG1511>?


btext:
And<WG1161> Simon<WG4613> Peter<WG4074> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, Thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> the Christ<WG5547>, the Son<WG5207> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Blessed<WG3107> art thou<WG1488>, Simon<WG4613> Barjona<WG920>: for<WG3754> flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> blood<WG129> hath<WG601> not<WG3756> revealed<WG601> it unto thee<WG4671>, but<WG235> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I say<WG3004> also<WG2504> unto thee<WG4671>, That<WG3754> thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> Peter<WG4074>, and<WG2532> upon<WG1909> this<WG5026> rock<WG4073> I will build<WG3618> my<WG3450> church<WG1577>; and<WG2532> the gates<WG4439> of hell<WG86> shall<WG2729> not<WG3756> prevail against<WG2729> it<WG846>. / Peter: this name signifies a rock


btext:
And<WG2532> I will give<WG1325> unto thee<WG4671> the keys<WG2807> of the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>: and<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> thou shalt bind<WG1210> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> shall be<WG2071> bound<WG1210> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: and<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> thou shalt loose<WG3089> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> shall be<WG2071> loosed<WG3089> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> charged he<WG1291> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> that<WG2443> they should tell<WG2036> no man<WG3367> that<WG3754> he<WG846> was<WG2076> Jesus<WG2424> the Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
From<WG575> that time forth<WG5119> began<WG756> Jesus<WG2424> to shew<WG1166> unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, how that<WG3754> he<WG846> must<WG1163> go<WG565> unto<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG2532> suffer<WG3958> many things<WG4183> of<WG575> the elders<WG4245> and<WG2532> chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> scribes<WG1122>, and<WG2532> be killed<WG615>, and<WG2532> be raised again<WG1453> the third<WG5154> day<WG2250>.


btext:
Then<WG2532> Peter<WG4074> took<WG4355> him<WG846>, and began<WG756> to rebuke<WG2008> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Be it far<WG2436> from thee<WG4671>, Lord<WG2962>: this<WG5124> shall<WG2071> not<WG3364> be<WG2071> unto thee<WG4671>. / Be…: Gr. Pity thyself


btext:
But<WG1161> he turned<WG4762>, and said<WG2036> unto Peter<WG4074>, Get thee<WG5217> behind<WG3694> me<WG3450>, Satan<WG4567>: thou<WG1488> art<WG3754> an offence<WG4625> unto me<WG3450>: for thou savourest<WG5426> not<WG3756> the things<WG3588> that be of God<WG2316>, but<WG235> those that be of men<WG444>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said<WG2036> Jesus<WG2424> unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, If any<WG1536> man will<WG2309> come<WG2064> after<WG3694> me<WG3450>, let him deny<WG533> himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> take up<WG142> his<WG846> cross<WG4716>, and<WG2532> follow<WG190> me<WG3427>.


btext:
For<WG1063> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> will<WG2309> save<WG4982> his<WG846> life<WG5590> shall lose<WG622> it<WG846>: and<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> will lose<WG622> his<WG846> life<WG5590> for<WG1752> my<WG1700> sake<WG1752> shall find<WG2147> it<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> is a man<WG444> profited<WG5623>, if<WG1437> he shall gain<WG2770> the whole<WG3650> world<WG2889>, and<WG1161> lose<WG2210> his own<WG846> soul<WG5590>? or<WG2228> what<WG5101> shall a man<WG444> give<WG1325> in exchange<WG465> for his<WG846> soul<WG5590>?


btext:
For<WG1063> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> shall<WG3195> come<WG2064> in<WG1722> the glory<WG1391> of his<WG846> Father<WG3962> with<WG3326> his<WG846> angels<WG32>; and<WG2532> then<WG5119> he shall reward<WG591> every man<WG1538> according<WG2596> to his<WG846> works<WG4234>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, There be<WG1526> some<WG5100> standing<WG2476> here<WG5602>, which<WG3748> shall<WG1089> not<WG3364> taste<WG1089> of death<WG2288>, till<WG302><WG2193> they see<WG1492> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> coming<WG2064> in<WG1722> his<WG846> kingdom<WG932>.


btext:
And<WG2532> after<WG3326> six<WG1803> days<WG2250> Jesus<WG2424> taketh<WG3880> Peter<WG4074><WG2532>, James<WG2385>, and<WG2532> John<WG2491> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> bringeth<WG399> them<WG846> up<WG399> into<WG1519> an high<WG5308> mountain<WG3735> apart<WG2596><WG2398>,


btext:
And<WG2532> was transfigured<WG3339> before<WG1715> them<WG846>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> face<WG4383> did shine<WG2989> as<WG5613> the sun<WG2246>, and<WG1161> his<WG846> raiment<WG2440> was<WG1096> white<WG3022> as<WG5613> the light<WG5457>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, there appeared<WG3700> unto them<WG846> Moses<WG3475> and<WG2532> Elias<WG2243> talking<WG4814> with<WG3326> him<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> answered<WG611> Peter<WG4074>, and said<WG2036> unto Jesus<WG2424>, Lord<WG2962>, it is<WG2076> good<WG2570> for us<WG2248> to be<WG1511> here<WG5602>: if<WG1487> thou wilt<WG2309>, let us make<WG4160> here<WG5602> three<WG5140> tabernacles<WG4633>; one<WG3391> for thee<WG4671>, and<WG2532> one<WG3391> for Moses<WG3475>, and<WG2532> one<WG3391> for Elias<WG2243>.


btext:
While he<WG846> yet<WG2089> spake<WG2980>, behold<WG2400>, a bright<WG5460> cloud<WG3507> overshadowed<WG1982> them<WG846>: and<WG2532> behold<WG2400> a voice<WG5456> out of<WG1537> the cloud<WG3507>, which said<WG3004>, This<WG3778> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> Son<WG5207>, in<WG1722> whom<WG3739> I am well pleased<WG2106>; hear ye<WG191> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the disciples<WG3101> heard<WG191> it, they fell<WG4098> on<WG1909> their<WG846> face<WG4383>, and<WG2532> were sore<WG4970> afraid<WG5399>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> came<WG4334> and touched<WG680> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036>, Arise<WG1453>, and<WG2532> be<WG5399> not<WG3361> afraid<WG5399>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they had lifted up<WG1869> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788>, they saw<WG1492> no man<WG3762>, save<WG1508> Jesus<WG2424> only<WG3441>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as they<WG846> came down<WG2597> from<WG575> the mountain<WG3735>, Jesus<WG2424> charged<WG1781> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Tell<WG2036> the vision<WG3705> to no man<WG3367>, until<WG2193><WG3739> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> be risen again<WG450> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>.


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> asked<WG1905> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Why<WG5101> then<WG3767> say<WG3004> the scribes<WG1122> that<WG3754> Elias<WG2243> must<WG1163> first<WG4412> come<WG2064>?


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Elias<WG2243> truly<WG3303> shall first<WG4412> come<WG2064>, and<WG2532> restore<WG600> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> Elias<WG2243> is come<WG2064> already<WG2235>, and<WG2532> they knew<WG1921> him<WG846> not<WG3756>, but<WG235> have done<WG4160> unto<WG1722> him<WG846> whatsoever<WG3745> they listed<WG2309>. Likewise<WG3779> shall<WG3195> also<WG2532> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> suffer<WG3958> of<WG5259> them<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the disciples<WG3101> understood<WG4920> that<WG3754> he spake<WG2036> unto them<WG846> of<WG4012> John<WG2491> the Baptist<WG910>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they<WG846> were come<WG2064> to<WG4314> the multitude<WG3793>, there came<WG4334> to him<WG846> a certain man<WG444>, kneeling down<WG1120> to him<WG846>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Lord<WG2962>, have mercy<WG1653> on my<WG3450> son<WG5207>: for<WG3754> he is lunatick<WG4583>, and<WG2532> sore<WG2560> vexed<WG3958>: for<WG1063> ofttimes<WG4178> he falleth<WG4098> into<WG1519> the fire<WG4442>, and<WG2532> oft<WG4178> into<WG1519> the water<WG5204>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I brought<WG4374> him<WG846> to thy<WG4675> disciples<WG3101>, and<WG2532> they could<WG1410> not<WG3756> cure<WG2323> him<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, O<WG5599> faithless<WG571> and<WG2532> perverse<WG1294> generation<WG1074>, how long<WG2193><WG4219> shall I be<WG2071> with<WG3326> you<WG5216>? how long<WG2193><WG4219> shall I suffer<WG430> you<WG5216>? bring<WG5342> him<WG846> hither<WG5602> to me<WG3427>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> rebuked<WG2008> the devil<WG1140>; and<WG2532> he<WG846> departed<WG1831> out of<WG575> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> the child<WG3816> was cured<WG2323> from<WG575> that very<WG1565> hour<WG5610>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> came<WG4334> the disciples<WG3101> to Jesus<WG2424> apart<WG2596><WG2398>, and said<WG2036>, Why<WG1302> could<WG1410> not<WG3756> we<WG2249> cast<WG1544> him<WG846> out<WG1544>?


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Because<WG1223> of your<WG5216> unbelief<WG570>: for<WG1063> verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, If<WG1437> ye have<WG2192> faith<WG4102> as<WG5613> a grain<WG2848> of mustard seed<WG4615>, ye shall say<WG2046> unto this<WG5129> mountain<WG3735>, Remove<WG3327> hence<WG1782> to yonder place<WG1563>; and<WG2532> it shall remove<WG3327>; and<WG2532> nothing<WG3762> shall be impossible<WG101> unto you<WG5213>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG1161> this<WG5124> kind<WG1085> goeth<WG1607> not<WG3756> out<WG1607> but<WG1508> by<WG1722> prayer<WG4335> and<WG2532> fasting<WG3521>.


btext:
And<WG1161> while they<WG846> abode<WG390> in<WG1722> Galilee<WG1056>, Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, The Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> shall be<WG3195> betrayed<WG3860> into<WG1519> the hands<WG5495> of men<WG444>:


btext:
And<WG2532> they shall kill<WG615> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> the third<WG5154> day<WG2250> he shall be raised again<WG1453>. And<WG2532> they were exceeding<WG4970> sorry<WG3076>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they<WG846> were come<WG2064> to<WG1519> Capernaum<WG2584>, they that received<WG2983> tribute<WG1323> money came<WG4334> to Peter<WG4074>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036>, Doth<WG5055> not<WG3756> your<WG5216> master<WG1320> pay<WG5055> tribute<WG1323>? / tribute: called in the original, didrachma, being in value fifteen pence sterling; about thirty seven cents


btext:
He saith<WG3004>, Yes<WG3483>. And<WG2532> when<WG3753> he was come<WG1525> into<WG1519> the house<WG3614>, Jesus<WG2424> prevented<WG4399> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, What<WG5101> thinkest<WG1380> thou<WG4671>, Simon<WG4613>? of<WG575> whom<WG5101> do<WG2983> the kings<WG935> of the earth<WG1093> take<WG2983> custom<WG5056> or<WG2228> tribute<WG2778>? of<WG575> their own<WG846> children<WG5207>, or<WG2228> of<WG575> strangers<WG245>?


btext:
Peter<WG4074> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Of<WG575> strangers<WG245>. Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, Then<WG686> are<WG1526> the children<WG5207> free<WG1658>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WG1161>, lest<WG3363> we should offend<WG4624> them<WG846>, go thou<WG4198> to<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>, and cast<WG906> an hook<WG44>, and<WG2532> take up<WG142> the fish<WG2486> that first<WG4412> cometh up<WG305>; and<WG2532> when thou hast opened<WG455> his<WG846> mouth<WG4750>, thou shalt find<WG2147> a piece of money<WG4715>: that<WG1565> take<WG2983>, and give<WG1325> unto them<WG846> for<WG473> me<WG1700> and<WG2532> thee<WG4675>. / a piece…: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents


btext:
At<WG1722> the same<WG1565> time<WG5610> came<WG4334> the disciples<WG3101> unto Jesus<WG2424>, saying<WG3004>, Who<WG5101><WG686> is<WG2076> the greatest<WG3187> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>?


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> called<WG4341> a little child<WG3813> unto him<WG4341>, and set<WG2476> him<WG846> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of them<WG846>,


btext:
And<WG2532> said<WG2036>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Except<WG3362> ye be converted<WG4762>, and<WG2532> become<WG1096> as<WG5613> little children<WG3813>, ye shall<WG1525> not<WG3364> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3748> therefore<WG3767> shall humble<WG5013> himself<WG1438> as<WG5613> this<WG5124> little child<WG3813>, the same<WG3778> is<WG2076> greatest<WG3187> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whoso<WG3739><WG1437> shall receive<WG1209> one<WG1520> such<WG5108> little child<WG3813> in<WG1909> my<WG3450> name<WG3686> receiveth<WG1209> me<WG1691>.


btext:
But<WG1161> whoso<WG3739><WG302> shall offend<WG4624> one<WG1520> of these<WG5130> little ones<WG3398> which<WG3588> believe<WG4100> in<WG1519> me<WG1691>, it were better<WG4851> for him<WG846> that<WG2443> a millstone<WG3458><WG3684> were hanged<WG2910> about<WG1909> his<WG846> neck<WG5137>, and<WG2532> that he were drowned<WG2670> in<WG1722> the depth<WG3989> of the sea<WG2281>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto the world<WG2889> because of<WG575> offences<WG4625>! for<WG1063> it must needs<WG318> be<WG2076> that offences<WG4625> come<WG2064>; but<WG4133> woe<WG3759> to that man<WG444> by<WG1565> whom<WG1223><WG3739> the offence<WG4625> cometh<WG2064>!


btext:
Wherefore<WG1161> if<WG1487> thy<WG4675> hand<WG5495> or<WG2228> thy<WG4675> foot<WG4228> offend thee<WG4624>, cut<WG1581> them<WG846> off<WG1581>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> them from<WG575> thee<WG4571><WG4675>: it is<WG2076> better<WG2570> for thee<WG4671> to enter into<WG1525><WG1519> life<WG2222> halt<WG5560> or<WG2228> maimed<WG2948>, rather than<WG2228> having<WG2192> two<WG1417> hands<WG5495> or<WG2228> two<WG1417> feet<WG4228> to be cast<WG906> into<WG1519> everlasting<WG166> fire<WG4442>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> thine<WG4675> eye<WG3788> offend<WG4624> thee<WG4571>, pluck<WG1807> it<WG846> out<WG1807>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> it from<WG575> thee<WG4675>: it is<WG2076> better<WG2570> for thee<WG4671> to enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> life<WG2222> with one eye<WG3442>, rather than<WG2228> having<WG2192> two<WG1417> eyes<WG3788> to be cast<WG906> into<WG1519> hell<WG1067> fire<WG4442>.


btext:
Take heed<WG3708> that ye despise<WG2706> not<WG3361> one<WG1520> of these<WG5130> little ones<WG3398>; for<WG1063> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> their<WG846> angels<WG32> do always<WG1223><WG3956> behold<WG991> the face<WG4383> of my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> is come<WG2064> to save<WG4982> that which<WG3588> was lost<WG622>.


btext:
How<WG5101> think<WG1380> ye<WG5213>? if<WG1437><WG5100> a man<WG444> have<WG1096> an hundred<WG1540> sheep<WG4263>, and<WG2532> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> them<WG846> be gone astray<WG4105>, doth he<WG863> not<WG3780> leave<WG863> the ninety and nine<WG1768>, and goeth<WG4198> into<WG1909> the mountains<WG3735>, and seeketh<WG2212> that which<WG3588> is gone astray<WG4105>?


btext:
And<WG2532> if so<WG1437> be<WG1096> that he find<WG2147> it<WG846>, verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213><WG3754>, he rejoiceth<WG5463> more<WG3123> of<WG1909> that<WG846> sheep, than<WG2228> of<WG1909> the ninety and nine<WG1768> which<WG3588> went<WG4105> not<WG3361> astray<WG4105>.


btext:
Even so<WG3779> it is<WG2076> not<WG3756> the will<WG2307> of<WG1715> your<WG5216> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, that<WG2443> one<WG1520> of these<WG5130> little ones<WG3398> should perish<WG622>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161> if<WG1437> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80> shall trespass<WG264> against<WG1519> thee<WG4571>, go<WG5217> and<WG2532> tell<WG1651> him<WG846> his fault<WG1651> between<WG3342> thee<WG4675> and<WG2532> him<WG846> alone<WG3441>: if<WG1437> he shall hear<WG191> thee<WG4675>, thou hast gained<WG2770> thy<WG4675> brother<WG80>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG3362> he will<WG191> not<WG3362> hear<WG191> thee, then take<WG3880> with<WG3326> thee<WG4675> one<WG1520> or<WG2228> two<WG1417> more<WG2089>, that<WG2443> in<WG1909> the mouth<WG4750> of two<WG1417> or<WG2228> three<WG5140> witnesses<WG3144> every<WG3956> word<WG4487> may be established<WG2476>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1437> he shall neglect to hear<WG3878> them<WG846>, tell<WG2036> it unto the church<WG1577>: but<WG1161><WG2532> if<WG1437> he neglect to hear<WG3878> the church<WG1577>, let him be<WG2077> unto thee<WG4671> as<WG5618> an heathen man<WG1482> and<WG2532> a publican<WG5057>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Whatsoever<WG3745><WG1437> ye shall bind<WG1210> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> shall be<WG2071> bound<WG1210> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: and<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3745><WG1437> ye shall loose<WG3089> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> shall be<WG2071> loosed<WG3089> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Again<WG3825> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> if<WG1437> two<WG1417> of you<WG5216> shall agree<WG4856> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> as touching<WG4012> any<WG3956> thing<WG4229> that<WG3739><WG1437> they shall ask<WG154>, it shall be done<WG1096> for them<WG846> of<WG3844> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
For<WG1063> where<WG3757> two<WG1417> or<WG2228> three<WG5140> are<WG1526> gathered together<WG4863> in<WG1519> my<WG1699> name<WG3686>, there<WG1563> am I<WG1510> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of them<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> came<WG4334> Peter<WG4074> to him<WG846>, and said<WG2036>, Lord<WG2962>, how oft<WG4212> shall my<WG3450> brother<WG80> sin<WG264> against<WG1519> me<WG1691>, and<WG2532> I forgive<WG863> him<WG846>? till<WG2193> seven times<WG2034>?


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, I say<WG3004> not<WG3756> unto thee<WG4671>, Until<WG2193> seven times<WG2034>: but<WG235>, Until<WG2193> seventy times<WG1441> seven<WG2033>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> is the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> likened<WG3666> unto a certain<WG444> king<WG935>, which<WG3739> would<WG2309> take<WG4868> account<WG3056> of<WG3326> his<WG846> servants<WG1401>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he<WG846> had begun<WG756> to reckon<WG4868>, one<WG1520> was brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846>, which owed<WG3781> him<WG846> ten thousand<WG3463> talents<WG5007>. / talents: a talent is 750.ounces of silver, which after five shillings the ounce is 187.li. 10.s.


btext:
But forasmuch as<WG1161> he<WG846> had<WG2192> not<WG3361> to pay<WG591>, his<WG846> lord<WG2962> commanded<WG2753> him<WG846> to be sold<WG4097>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> wife<WG1135>, and<WG2532> children<WG5043>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> that<WG3745> he had<WG2192>, and<WG2532> payment to be made<WG591>.


btext:
The servant<WG1401> therefore<WG3767> fell down<WG4098>, and worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, have patience<WG3114> with<WG1909> me<WG1698>, and<WG2532> I will pay<WG591> thee<WG4671> all<WG3956>. / worshipped him: or, besought him


btext:
Then<WG1161> the lord<WG2962> of that<WG1565> servant<WG1401> was moved with compassion<WG4697>, and loosed<WG630> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> forgave<WG863> him<WG846> the debt<WG1156>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the same<WG1565> servant<WG1401> went out<WG1831>, and found<WG2147> one<WG1520> of his<WG846> fellowservants<WG4889>, which<WG3739> owed<WG3784> him<WG846> an hundred<WG1540> pence<WG1220>: and<WG2532> he laid hands<WG2902> on him<WG846>, and took him by the throat<WG4155>, saying<WG3004>, Pay<WG591> me<WG3427> that<WG3748> thou owest<WG3784>. / pence: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents


btext:
And<WG3767> his<WG846> fellowservant<WG4889> fell down<WG4098> at<WG1519> his<WG846> feet<WG4228>, and besought<WG3870> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Have patience<WG3114> with<WG1909> me<WG1698>, and<WG2532> I will pay<WG591> thee<WG4671> all<WG3956>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he would<WG2309> not<WG3756>: but<WG235> went<WG565> and cast<WG906> him<WG846> into<WG1519> prison<WG5438>, till<WG2193><WG3739> he should pay<WG591> the debt<WG3784>.


btext:
So<WG1161> when his<WG846> fellowservants<WG4889> saw<WG1492> what was done<WG1096>, they were very<WG4970> sorry<WG3076>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> and told<WG1285> unto their<WG846> lord<WG2962> all<WG3956> that was done<WG1096>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> his<WG846> lord<WG2962>, after that he had called<WG4341> him<WG846>, said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, O thou wicked<WG4190> servant<WG1401>, I forgave<WG863> thee<WG4671> all<WG3956> that<WG1565> debt<WG3782>, because<WG1893> thou desiredst<WG3870> me<WG3165>:


btext:
Shouldest<WG1163> not<WG3756> thou<WG4571> also<WG2532> have had compassion<WG1653> on thy<WG4675> fellowservant<WG4889>, even<WG2532> as<WG5613> I<WG1473> had pity<WG1653> on thee<WG4571>?


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> lord<WG2962> was wroth<WG3710>, and delivered<WG3860> him<WG846> to the tormentors<WG930>, till<WG2193><WG3739> he should pay<WG591> all<WG3956> that was due<WG3784> unto him<WG846>.


btext:
So<WG3779> likewise shall my<WG3450> heavenly<WG2032> Father<WG3962> do<WG4160> also<WG2532> unto you<WG5213>, if<WG3362> ye from<WG575> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588> forgive<WG863> not<WG3362> every one<WG1538> his<WG846> brother<WG80> their<WG846> trespasses<WG3900>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, that when<WG3753> Jesus<WG2424> had finished<WG5055> these<WG5128> sayings<WG3056>, he departed<WG3332> from<WG575> Galilee<WG1056>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the coasts<WG3725> of Judaea<WG2449> beyond<WG4008> Jordan<WG2446>;


btext:
And<WG2532> great<WG4183> multitudes<WG3793> followed<WG190> him<WG846>; and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> them<WG846> there<WG1563>.


btext:
The Pharisees<WG5330> also<WG2532> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846>, tempting<WG3985> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Is it lawful<WG1487><WG1832> for a man<WG444> to put away<WG630> his<WG846> wife<WG1135> for<WG2596> every<WG3956> cause<WG156>?


btext:
And<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Have ye<WG314> not<WG3756> read<WG314>, that<WG3754> he which<WG3588> made<WG4160> them at<WG575> the beginning<WG746> made<WG4160> them<WG846> male<WG730> and<WG2532> female<WG2338>,


btext:
And<WG2532> said<WG2036>, For this<WG5127> cause<WG1752> shall a man<WG444> leave<WG2641> father<WG3962> and<WG2532> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> shall cleave<WG4347> to his<WG846> wife<WG1135>: and<WG2532> they twain<WG1417> shall be<WG2071><WG1519> one<WG3391> flesh<WG4561>?


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> they are<WG1526> no more<WG3765> twain<WG1417>, but<WG235> one<WG3391> flesh<WG4561>. What<WG3739> therefore<WG3767> God<WG2316> hath joined together<WG4801>, let<WG5563> not<WG3361> man<WG444> put asunder<WG5563>.


btext:
They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Why<WG5101> did Moses<WG3475> then<WG3767> command<WG1781> to give<WG1325> a writing<WG975> of divorcement<WG647>, and<WG2532> to put<WG630> her<WG846> away<WG630>?


btext:
He saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846><WG3754>, Moses<WG3475> because of<WG4314> the hardness<WG4641> of your<WG5216> hearts<WG4641> suffered<WG2010> you<WG5213> to put away<WG630> your<WG5216> wives<WG1135>: but<WG1161> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746> it was<WG1096> not<WG3756> so<WG3779>.


btext:
And<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213><WG3754>, Whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall put away<WG630> his<WG846> wife<WG1135>, except<WG1508> it be for<WG1909> fornication<WG4202>, and<WG2532> shall marry<WG1060> another<WG243>, committeth adultery<WG3429>: and<WG2532> whoso marrieth<WG1060> her which<WG3588> is put away<WG630> doth commit adultery<WG3429>.


btext:
His<WG846> disciples<WG3101> say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, If<WG1487> the case<WG156> of the man<WG444> be<WG2076> so<WG3779> with<WG3326> his wife<WG1135>, it is<WG4851> not<WG3756> good<WG4851> to marry<WG1060>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, All<WG3956> men cannot<WG3756> receive<WG5562> this<WG5126> saying<WG3056>, save<WG235> they to whom<WG3739> it is given<WG1325>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there are<WG1526> some eunuchs<WG2135>, which<WG3748> were so<WG3779> born<WG1080> from<WG1537> their mother's<WG3384> womb<WG2836>: and<WG2532> there are<WG1526> some eunuchs<WG2135>, which<WG3748> were made eunuchs<WG2134> of<WG5259> men<WG444>: and<WG2532> there be<WG1526> eunuchs<WG2135>, which<WG3748> have made<WG2134> themselves<WG1438> eunuchs<WG2134> for<WG1223> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven's sake<WG3772>. He that is able<WG1410> to receive<WG5562> it, let him receive<WG5562> it.


btext:
Then<WG5119> were there brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846> little children<WG3813>, that<WG2443> he should put<WG2007> his hands<WG5495> on<WG2007> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> pray<WG4336>: and<WG1161> the disciples<WG3101> rebuked<WG2008> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036>, Suffer<WG863> little children<WG3813>, and<WG2532> forbid<WG2967> them<WG846> not<WG3361>, to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>: for<WG1063> of such<WG5108> is<WG2076> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he laid<WG2007> his hands<WG5495> on<WG2007> them<WG846>, and departed<WG4198> thence<WG1564>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, one<WG1520> came<WG4334> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Good<WG18> Master<WG1320>, what<WG5101> good thing<WG18> shall I do<WG4160>, that<WG2443> I may have<WG2192> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>?


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Why<WG5101> callest thou<WG3004> me<WG3165> good<WG18>? there is none<WG3762> good<WG18> but<WG1508> one<WG1520>, that is, God<WG2316>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> thou wilt<WG2309> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> life<WG2222>, keep<WG5083> the commandments<WG1785>.


btext:
He saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Which<WG4169><WG1161>? Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036>, Thou shalt do<WG5407> no<WG3756> murder<WG5407>, Thou shalt<WG3431> not<WG3756> commit adultery<WG3431>, Thou shalt<WG2813> not<WG3756> steal<WG2813>, Thou shalt<WG5576> not<WG3756> bear false witness<WG5576>,


btext:
Honour<WG5091> thy<WG4675> father<WG3962> and<WG2532> thy mother<WG3384>: and<WG2532>, Thou shalt love<WG25> thy<WG4675> neighbour<WG4139> as<WG5613> thyself<WG4572>.


btext:
The young man<WG3495> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, All<WG3956> these things<WG5023> have I kept<WG5442> from<WG1537> my<WG3450> youth up<WG3503>: what<WG5101> lack<WG5302> I yet<WG2089>?


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> said<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, If<WG1487> thou wilt<WG2309> be<WG1511> perfect<WG5046>, go<WG5217> and sell<WG4453> that thou<WG4675> hast<WG5224>, and<WG2532> give<WG1325> to the poor<WG4434>, and<WG2532> thou shalt have<WG2192> treasure<WG2344> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: and<WG2532> come<WG1204> and follow<WG190> me<WG3427>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the young man<WG3495> heard<WG191> that saying<WG3056>, he went away<WG565> sorrowful<WG3076>: for<WG1063> he had<WG2192><WG2258> great<WG4183> possessions<WG2933>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> said<WG2036> Jesus<WG2424> unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> a rich man<WG4145> shall hardly<WG1423> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG1161> again<WG3825> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, It is<WG2076> easier<WG2123> for a camel<WG2574> to go<WG1330> through<WG1223> the eye<WG5169> of a needle<WG4476>, than<WG2228> for a rich man<WG4145> to enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
When<WG1161> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> heard<WG191> it, they were exceedingly<WG4970> amazed<WG1605>, saying<WG3004>, Who<WG5101> then<WG686> can<WG1410> be saved<WG4982>?


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> beheld<WG1689> them, and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, With<WG3844> men<WG444> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> impossible<WG102>; but<WG1161> with<WG3844> God<WG2316> all things<WG3956> are<WG2076> possible<WG1415>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> answered<WG611> Peter<WG4074> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Behold<WG2400>, we<WG2249> have forsaken<WG863> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> followed<WG190> thee<WG4671>; what<WG5101> shall we<WG2254> have<WG2071> therefore<WG686>?


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> ye<WG5210> which<WG3588> have followed<WG190> me<WG3427>, in<WG1722> the regeneration<WG3824> when<WG3752> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> shall sit<WG2523> in<WG1909> the throne<WG2362> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391>, ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> shall sit<WG2523> upon<WG1909> twelve<WG1427> thrones<WG2362>, judging<WG2919> the twelve<WG1427> tribes<WG5443> of Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
And<WG2532> every<WG3956> one<WG3739> that hath forsaken<WG863> houses<WG3614>, or<WG2228> brethren<WG80>, or<WG2228> sisters<WG79>, or<WG2228> father<WG3962>, or<WG2228> mother<WG3384>, or<WG2228> wife<WG1135>, or<WG2228> children<WG5043>, or<WG2228> lands<WG68>, for my<WG3450> name's<WG3686> sake<WG1752>, shall receive<WG2983> an hundredfold<WG1542>, and<WG2532> shall inherit<WG2816> everlasting<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
But<WG1161> many<WG4183> that are first<WG4413> shall be<WG2071> last<WG2078>; and<WG2532> the last<WG2078> shall be first<WG4413>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is<WG2076> like<WG3664> unto a man<WG444> that is an householder<WG3617>, which<WG3748> went out<WG1831> early in the morning<WG260><WG4404> to hire<WG3409> labourers<WG2040> into<WG1519> his<WG846> vineyard<WG290>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he had agreed<WG4856> with<WG3326> the labourers<WG2040> for<WG1537> a penny<WG1220> a day<WG2250>, he sent<WG649> them<WG846> into<WG1519> his<WG846> vineyard<WG290>. / penny: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents


btext:
And<WG2532> he went out<WG1831> about<WG4012> the third<WG5154> hour<WG5610>, and saw<WG1492> others<WG243> standing<WG2476> idle<WG692> in<WG1722> the marketplace<WG58>,


btext:
And said<WG2036> unto them<WG2548>; Go<WG5217> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> into<WG1519> the vineyard<WG290>, and<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> is<WG5600> right<WG1342> I will give<WG1325> you<WG5213>. And<WG1161> they went their way<WG565>.


btext:
Again<WG3825> he went out<WG1831> about<WG4012> the sixth<WG1623> and<WG2532> ninth<WG1766> hour<WG5610>, and did<WG4160> likewise<WG5615>.


btext:
And<WG1161> about<WG4012> the eleventh<WG1734> hour<WG5610> he went out<WG1831>, and found<WG2147> others<WG243> standing<WG2476> idle<WG692>, and<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Why<WG5101> stand ye<WG2476> here<WG5602> all<WG3650> the day<WG2250> idle<WG692>?


btext:
They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Because<WG3754> no man<WG3762> hath hired<WG3409> us<WG2248>. He saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Go<WG5217> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> into<WG1519> the vineyard<WG290>; and<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> is<WG5600> right<WG1342>, that shall ye receive<WG2983>.


btext:
So<WG1161> when even<WG3798> was come<WG1096>, the lord<WG2962> of the vineyard<WG290> saith<WG3004> unto his<WG846> steward<WG2012>, Call<WG2564> the labourers<WG2040>, and<WG2532> give<WG591> them<WG846> their hire<WG3408>, beginning<WG756> from<WG575> the last<WG2078> unto<WG2193> the first<WG4413>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they came<WG2064> that were hired about<WG4012> the eleventh<WG1734> hour<WG5610>, they received<WG2983> every man<WG303> a penny<WG1220>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the first<WG4413> came<WG2064>, they supposed<WG3543> that<WG3754> they should have received<WG2983> more<WG4119>; and<WG2532> they likewise<WG2532> received<WG2983> every man<WG846><WG303> a penny<WG1220>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when they had received<WG2983> it, they murmured<WG1111> against<WG2596> the goodman of the house<WG3617>,


btext:
<WG3754> Saying<WG3004>, These<WG3778> last<WG2078> have wrought<WG4160> but one<WG3391> hour<WG5610>, and<WG2532> thou hast made<WG4160> them<WG846> equal<WG2470> unto us<WG2254>, which<WG3588> have borne<WG941> the burden<WG922> and<WG2532> heat<WG2742> of the day<WG2250>. / have wrought…: or, have continued one hour only


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> one<WG1520> of them<WG846>, and said<WG2036>, Friend<WG2083>, I do<WG91> thee<WG4571> no<WG3756> wrong<WG91>: didst<WG4856> not<WG3780> thou agree<WG4856> with me<WG3427> for a penny<WG1220>?


btext:
Take<WG142> that thine<WG4674> is, and<WG2532> go thy way<WG5217><WG1161>: I will<WG2309> give<WG1325> unto this<WG5129> last<WG2078>, even<WG2532> as<WG5613> unto thee<WG4671>.


btext:
<WG2228> Is it not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> for me<WG3427> to do<WG4160> what<WG3739> I will<WG2309> with<WG1722> mine own<WG1699><WG1487>? Is<WG2076> thine<WG4675> eye<WG3788> evil<WG4190>, because<WG3754> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> good<WG18>?


btext:
So<WG3779> the last<WG2078> shall be<WG2071> first<WG4413>, and<WG2532> the first<WG4413> last<WG2078>: for<WG1063> many<WG4183> be<WG1526> called<WG2822>, but<WG1161> few<WG3641> chosen<WG1588>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> going up<WG305> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414> took<WG3880> the twelve<WG1427> disciples<WG3101> apart<WG2596><WG2398> in<WG1722> the way<WG3598>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>,


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, we go up<WG305> to<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>; and<WG2532> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> shall be betrayed<WG3860> unto the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> unto the scribes<WG1122>, and<WG2532> they shall condemn<WG2632> him<WG846> to death<WG2288>,


btext:
And<WG2532> shall deliver<WG3860> him<WG846> to the Gentiles<WG1484> to<WG1519> mock<WG1702>, and<WG2532> to scourge<WG3146>, and<WG2532> to crucify<WG4717> him: and<WG2532> the third<WG5154> day<WG2250> he shall rise again<WG450>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> came<WG4334> to him<WG846> the mother<WG3384> of Zebedee's<WG2199> children<WG5207> with<WG3326> her<WG846> sons<WG5207>, worshipping<WG4352> him, and<WG2532> desiring<WG154> a certain<WG5100> thing<WG3844> of him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036> unto her<WG846>, What<WG5101> wilt thou<WG2309>? She saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Grant<WG2036> that<WG2443> these<WG3778> my<WG3450> two<WG1417> sons<WG5207> may sit<WG2523>, the one<WG1520> on<WG1537> thy<WG4675> right hand<WG1188>, and<WG2532> the other<WG1520> on<WG1537> the left<WG2176>, in<WG1722> thy<WG4675> kingdom<WG932>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, Ye know<WG1492> not<WG3756> what<WG5101> ye ask<WG154>. Are ye able<WG1410> to drink<WG4095> of the cup<WG4221> that<WG3739> I<WG1473> shall<WG3195> drink of<WG4095>, and<WG2532> to be baptized<WG907> with the baptism<WG908> that<WG3739> I<WG1473> am baptized with<WG907>? They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, We are able<WG1410>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Ye shall drink<WG4095> indeed<WG3303> of my<WG3450> cup<WG4221>, and<WG2532> be baptized<WG907> with the baptism<WG908> that<WG3739> I<WG1473> am baptized with<WG907>: but<WG1161> to sit<WG2523> on<WG1537> my<WG3450> right hand<WG1188>, and<WG2532> on<WG1537> my<WG3450> left<WG2176>, is<WG2076> not<WG3756> mine<WG1699> to give<WG1325>, but<WG235> it shall be given to them for whom<WG3739> it is prepared<WG2090> of<WG5259> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the ten<WG1176> heard<WG191> it, they were moved with indignation<WG23> against<WG4012> the two<WG1417> brethren<WG80>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> called<WG4341> them<WG846> unto him, and said<WG2036>, Ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the princes<WG758> of the Gentiles<WG1484> exercise dominion over<WG2634> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> they that are great<WG3173> exercise authority upon<WG2715> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> it shall<WG2071> not<WG3756> be<WG2071> so<WG3779> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>: but<WG235> whosoever<WG3739><WG1437> will<WG2309> be<WG1096> great<WG3173> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, let him be<WG2077> your<WG5216> minister<WG1249>;


btext:
And<WG2532> whosoever<WG3739><WG1437> will<WG2309> be<WG1511> chief<WG4413> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, let him be<WG2077> your<WG5216> servant<WG1401>:


btext:
Even as<WG5618> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> came<WG2064> not<WG3756> to be ministered unto<WG1247>, but<WG235> to minister<WG1247>, and<WG2532> to give<WG1325> his<WG846> life<WG5590> a ransom<WG3083> for<WG473> many<WG4183>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as they<WG846> departed<WG1607> from<WG575> Jericho<WG2410>, a great<WG4183> multitude<WG3793> followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, two<WG1417> blind men<WG5185> sitting<WG2521> by the way<WG3598> side<WG3844>, when they heard<WG191> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> passed by<WG3855>, cried out<WG2896>, saying<WG3004>, Have mercy<WG1653> on us<WG2248>, O Lord<WG2962>, thou Son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the multitude<WG3793> rebuked<WG2008> them<WG846>, because<WG2443> they should hold their peace<WG4623>: but<WG1161> they cried<WG2896> the more<WG3185>, saying<WG3004>, Have mercy<WG1653> on us<WG2248>, O Lord<WG2962>, thou Son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> stood still<WG2476>, and called<WG5455> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036>, What<WG5101> will ye<WG2309> that I shall do<WG4160> unto you<WG5213>?


btext:
They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Lord<WG2962>, that<WG2443> our<WG2257> eyes<WG3788> may be opened<WG455>.


btext:
So<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> had compassion<WG4697> on them, and touched<WG680> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788>: and<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788> received sight<WG308>, and<WG2532> they followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> they drew nigh<WG1448> unto<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG2532> were come<WG2064> to<WG1519> Bethphage<WG967>, unto<WG4314> the mount<WG3735> of Olives<WG1636>, then<WG5119> sent<WG649> Jesus<WG2424> two<WG1417> disciples<WG3101>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Go<WG4198> into<WG1519> the village<WG2968> over against<WG561> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> ye shall find<WG2147> an ass<WG3688> tied<WG1210>, and<WG2532> a colt<WG4454> with<WG3326> her<WG846>: loose<WG3089> them, and bring<WG71> them unto me<WG3427>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> say<WG2036> ought<WG5100> unto you<WG5213>, ye shall say<WG2046><WG3754>, The Lord<WG2962> hath<WG2192> need<WG5532> of them<WG846>; and<WG1161> straightway<WG2112> he will send<WG649> them<WG846>.


btext:
All<WG1161><WG3650> this<WG5124> was done<WG1096>, that<WG2443> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
Tell ye<WG2036> the daughter<WG2364> of Sion<WG4622>, Behold<WG2400>, thy<WG4675> King<WG935> cometh<WG2064> unto thee<WG4671>, meek<WG4239>, and<WG2532> sitting<WG1910> upon<WG1909> an ass<WG3688>, and<WG2532> a colt<WG4454> the foal<WG5207> of an ass<WG5268>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the disciples<WG3101> went<WG4198>, and<WG2532> did<WG4160> as<WG2531> Jesus<WG2424> commanded<WG4367> them<WG846>,


btext:
And brought<WG71> the ass<WG3688>, and<WG2532> the colt<WG4454>, and<WG2532> put<WG2007> on<WG1883> them<WG846> their<WG846> clothes<WG2440>, and<WG2532> they set<WG1940><WG1940> him thereon<WG1883><WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> a very great<WG4118> multitude<WG3793> spread<WG4766> their<WG1438> garments<WG2440> in<WG1722> the way<WG3598>; others<WG1161><WG243> cut down<WG2875> branches<WG2798> from<WG575> the trees<WG1186>, and<WG2532> strawed<WG4766> them in<WG1722> the way<WG3598>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the multitudes<WG3793> that went before<WG4254>, and<WG2532> that followed<WG190>, cried<WG2896>, saying<WG3004>, Hosanna<WG5614> to the Son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>: Blessed<WG2127> is he that cometh<WG2064> in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962>; Hosanna<WG5614> in<WG1722> the highest<WG5310>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> was come<WG1525> into<WG1519> Jerusalem<WG2414>, all<WG3956> the city<WG4172> was moved<WG4579>, saying<WG3004>, Who<WG5101> is<WG2076> this<WG3778>?


btext:
And<WG1161> the multitude<WG3793> said<WG3004>, This<WG3778> is<WG2076> Jesus<WG2424> the prophet<WG4396> of<WG575> Nazareth<WG3478> of Galilee<WG1056>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> went<WG1525> into<WG1519> the temple<WG2411> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> cast out<WG1544> all them<WG3956> that sold<WG4453> and<WG2532> bought<WG59> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, and<WG2532> overthrew<WG2690> the tables<WG5132> of the moneychangers<WG2855>, and<WG2532> the seats<WG2515> of them that sold<WG4453> doves<WG4058>,


btext:
And<WG2532> said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, It is written<WG1125>, My<WG3450> house<WG3624> shall be called<WG2564> the house<WG3624> of prayer<WG4335>; but<WG1161> ye<WG5210> have made<WG4160> it<WG846> a den<WG4693> of thieves<WG3027>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the blind<WG5185> and<WG2532> the lame<WG5560> came<WG4334> to him<WG846> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>; and<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> scribes<WG1122> saw<WG1492> the wonderful things<WG2297> that<WG3739> he did<WG4160>, and<WG2532> the children<WG3816> crying<WG2896> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, Hosanna<WG5614> to the Son<WG5207> of David<WG1138>; they were sore displeased<WG23>,


btext:
And<WG2532> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Hearest thou<WG191> what<WG5101> these<WG3778> say<WG3004>? And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Yea<WG3483>; have ye never<WG3763> read<WG314><WG3754>, Out of<WG1537> the mouth<WG4750> of babes<WG3516> and<WG2532> sucklings<WG2337> thou hast perfected<WG2675> praise<WG136>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he left<WG2641> them<WG846>, and went<WG1831> out of<WG1854> the city<WG4172> into<WG1519> Bethany<WG963>; and<WG2532> he lodged<WG835> there<WG1563>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> in the morning<WG4405> as he returned<WG1877> into<WG1519> the city<WG4172>, he hungered<WG3983>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he saw<WG1492> a<WG3391> fig tree<WG4808> in<WG1909> the way<WG3598>, he came<WG2064> to<WG1909> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> found<WG2147> nothing<WG3762> thereon<WG1722><WG846>, but<WG1508> leaves<WG5444> only<WG3440>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004> unto it<WG846>, Let no<WG1096> fruit<WG2590> grow<WG1096> on<WG1537> thee<WG4675> henceforward<WG3371> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. And<WG2532> presently<WG3916> the fig tree<WG4808> withered away<WG3583>. / a fig tree: Gr. one fig tree


btext:
And<WG2532> when the disciples<WG3101> saw<WG1492> it, they marvelled<WG2296>, saying<WG3004>, How<WG4459> soon<WG3916> is the fig tree<WG4808> withered away<WG3583>!


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, If<WG1437> ye have<WG2192> faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> doubt<WG1252> not<WG3361>, ye shall<WG4160> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> do<WG4160> this<WG3440> which is done to the fig tree<WG4808>, but<WG235> also if<WG2579> ye shall say<WG2036> unto this<WG5129> mountain<WG3735>, Be thou removed<WG142>, and<WG2532> be thou cast<WG906> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281>; it shall be done<WG1096>.


btext:
And<WG2532> all things<WG3956>, whatsoever<WG302><WG3745> ye shall ask<WG154> in<WG1722> prayer<WG4335>, believing<WG4100>, ye shall receive<WG2983>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> was come<WG2064> into<WG1519> the temple<WG2411>, the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> the elders<WG4245> of the people<WG2992> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846> as he was teaching<WG1321>, and said<WG3004>, By<WG1722> what<WG4169> authority<WG1849> doest thou<WG4160> these things<WG5023>? and<WG2532> who<WG5101> gave<WG1325> thee<WG4671> this<WG5026> authority<WG1849>?


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, I also<WG2504> will ask<WG2065> you<WG5209> one<WG1520> thing<WG3056>, which<WG3739> if<WG1437> ye tell<WG2036> me<WG3427>, I in like wise<WG2504> will tell<WG2046> you<WG5213> by<WG1722> what<WG4169> authority<WG1849> I do<WG4160> these things<WG5023>.


btext:
The baptism<WG908> of John<WG2491>, whence<WG4159> was it<WG2258>? from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>, or<WG2228> of<WG1537> men<WG444>? And<WG1161> they reasoned<WG1260> with<WG3844> themselves<WG1438>, saying<WG3004>, If<WG1437> we shall say<WG2036>, From<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>; he will say<WG2046> unto us<WG2254>, Why<WG1302> did ye<WG4100> not<WG3756> then<WG3767> believe<WG4100> him<WG846>?


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> we shall say<WG2036>, Of<WG1537> men<WG444>; we fear<WG5399> the people<WG3793>; for<WG1063> all<WG3956> hold<WG2192> John<WG2491> as<WG5613> a prophet<WG4396>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they answered<WG611> Jesus<WG2424>, and said<WG2036>, We cannot<WG3756> tell<WG1492>. And<WG2532> he<WG846> said<WG5346> unto them<WG846>, Neither<WG3761> tell<WG3004> I<WG1473> you<WG5213> by<WG1722> what<WG4169> authority<WG1849> I do<WG4160> these things<WG5023>.


btext:
But<WG1161> what<WG5101> think<WG1380> ye<WG5213>? A certain man<WG444> had<WG2192> two<WG1417> sons<WG5043>; and<WG2532> he came<WG4334> to the first<WG4413>, and said<WG2036>, Son<WG5043>, go<WG5217> work<WG2038> to day<WG4594> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> vineyard<WG290>.


btext:
He answered<WG1161><WG611> and said<WG2036>, I will<WG2309> not<WG3756>: but<WG1161> afterward<WG5305> he repented<WG3338>, and went<WG565>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he came<WG4334> to the second<WG1208>, and said<WG2036> likewise<WG5615>. And<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, I<WG1473> go, sir<WG2962>: and<WG2532> went<WG565> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Whether<WG5101> of<WG1537> them twain<WG1417> did<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of his father<WG3962>? They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, The first<WG4413>. Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> the publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> the harlots<WG4204> go<WG4254> into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316> before<WG4254> you<WG5209>.


btext:
For<WG1063> John<WG2491> came<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> the way<WG3598> of righteousness<WG1343>, and<WG2532> ye believed<WG4100> him<WG846> not<WG3756>: but<WG1161> the publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> the harlots<WG4204> believed<WG4100> him<WG846>: and<WG1161> ye<WG5210>, when ye had seen<WG1492> it, repented<WG3338> not<WG3756> afterward<WG5305>, that ye might believe<WG4100> him<WG846>.


btext:
Hear<WG191> another<WG243> parable<WG3850>: There was<WG2258> a certain<WG444><WG5100> householder<WG3617>, which<WG3748> planted<WG5452> a vineyard<WG290>, and<WG2532> hedged<WG5418> it<WG846> round about<WG4060>, and<WG2532> digged<WG3736> a winepress<WG3025> in<WG1722> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> built<WG3618> a tower<WG4444>, and<WG2532> let<WG1554> it<WG846> out<WG1554> to husbandmen<WG1092>, and<WG2532> went into a far country<WG589>:


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3753> the time<WG2540> of the fruit<WG2590> drew near<WG1448>, he sent<WG649> his<WG846> servants<WG1401> to<WG4314> the husbandmen<WG1092>, that they might receive<WG2983> the fruits<WG2590> of it<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the husbandmen<WG1092> took<WG2983> his<WG846> servants<WG1401>, and beat<WG1194> one<WG3739><WG3303>, and<WG1161> killed<WG615> another<WG3739>, and<WG1161> stoned<WG3036> another<WG3739>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, he sent<WG649> other<WG243> servants<WG1401> more<WG4119> than the first<WG4413>: and<WG2532> they did<WG4160> unto them<WG846> likewise<WG5615>.


btext:
But<WG1161> last of all<WG5305> he sent<WG649> unto<WG4314> them<WG846> his<WG846> son<WG5207>, saying<WG3004>, They will reverence<WG1788> my<WG3450> son<WG5207>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the husbandmen<WG1092> saw<WG1492> the son<WG5207>, they said<WG2036> among<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>, This<WG3778> is<WG2076> the heir<WG2818>; come<WG1205>, let us kill<WG615> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> let us seize<WG2722> on his<WG846> inheritance<WG2817>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they caught<WG2983> him<WG846>, and cast<WG1544> him out of<WG1854> the vineyard<WG290>, and<WG2532> slew<WG615> him.


btext:
When<WG3752> the lord<WG2962> therefore<WG3767> of the vineyard<WG290> cometh<WG2064>, what<WG5101> will he do<WG4160> unto those<WG1565> husbandmen<WG1092>?


btext:
They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, He will miserably<WG2560> destroy<WG622> those<WG846> wicked men<WG2556>, and<WG2532> will let out<WG1554> his vineyard<WG290> unto other<WG243> husbandmen<WG1092>, which<WG3748> shall render<WG591> him<WG846> the fruits<WG2590> in<WG1722> their<WG846> seasons<WG2540>.


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Did ye<WG314> never<WG3763> read<WG314> in<WG1722> the scriptures<WG1124>, The stone<WG3037> which<WG3739> the builders<WG3618> rejected<WG593>, the same<WG3778> is become<WG1096><WG1519> the head<WG2776> of the corner<WG1137>: this<WG3778> is<WG3844> the Lord's<WG2962> doing<WG1096>, and<WG2532> it is<WG2076> marvellous<WG2298> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> eyes<WG3788>?


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> say I<WG3004> unto you<WG5213><WG3754>, The kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316> shall be taken<WG142> from<WG575> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> given<WG1325> to a nation<WG1484> bringing forth<WG4160> the fruits<WG2590> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whosoever shall fall<WG4098> on<WG1909> this<WG5126> stone<WG3037> shall be broken<WG4917>: but<WG1161> on<WG1909> whomsoever<WG3739><WG302> it shall fall<WG4098>, it will grind<WG3039> him<WG846> to powder<WG3039>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330> had heard<WG191> his<WG846> parables<WG3850>, they perceived<WG1097> that<WG3754> he spake<WG3004> of<WG4012> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG2532> when they sought<WG2212> to lay hands<WG2902> on him<WG846>, they feared<WG5399> the multitude<WG3793>, because<WG1894> they took<WG2192> him<WG846> for<WG5613> a prophet<WG4396>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and spake<WG2036> unto them<WG846> again<WG3825> by<WG1722> parables<WG3850>, and said<WG3004>,


btext:
The kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> is like<WG3666> unto a certain<WG444> king<WG935>, which<WG3748> made<WG4160> a marriage<WG1062> for his<WG846> son<WG5207>,


btext:
And<WG2532> sent forth<WG649> his<WG846> servants<WG1401> to call<WG2564> them that were bidden<WG2564> to<WG1519> the wedding<WG1062>: and<WG2532> they would<WG2309> not<WG3756> come<WG2064>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, he sent forth<WG649> other<WG243> servants<WG1401>, saying<WG3004>, Tell<WG2036> them which are bidden<WG2564>, Behold<WG2400>, I have prepared<WG2090> my<WG3450> dinner<WG712>: my<WG3450> oxen<WG5022> and<WG2532> my fatlings<WG4619> are killed<WG2380>, and<WG2532> all things<WG3956> are ready<WG2092>: come<WG1205> unto<WG1519> the marriage<WG1062>.


btext:
But<WG1161> they made light of<WG272> it, and went their ways<WG565>, one<WG3303> to<WG1519> his<WG2398> farm<WG68>, another<WG1161> to<WG1519> his<WG846> merchandise<WG1711>:


btext:
And<WG1161> the remnant<WG3062> took<WG2902> his<WG846> servants<WG1401>, and entreated them spitefully<WG5195>, and<WG2532> slew<WG615> them.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the king<WG935> heard<WG191> thereof, he was wroth<WG3710>: and<WG2532> he sent forth<WG3992> his<WG846> armies<WG4753>, and destroyed<WG622> those<WG1565> murderers<WG5406>, and<WG2532> burned up<WG1714> their<WG846> city<WG4172>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> saith he<WG3004> to his<WG846> servants<WG1401><WG3303>, The wedding<WG1062> is<WG2076> ready<WG2092>, but<WG1161> they which were bidden<WG2564> were<WG2258> not<WG3756> worthy<WG514>.


btext:
Go ye<WG4198> therefore<WG3767> into<WG1909> the highways<WG1327><WG3598>, and<WG2532> as many as<WG3745><WG302> ye shall find<WG2147>, bid<WG2564> to<WG1519> the marriage<WG1062>.


btext:
So<WG2532> those<WG1565> servants<WG1401> went out<WG1831> into<WG1519> the highways<WG3598>, and gathered together<WG4863> all<WG3956> as many as<WG3745> they found<WG2147>, both<WG5037> bad<WG4190> and<WG2532> good<WG18>: and<WG2532> the wedding<WG1062> was furnished<WG4130> with guests<WG345>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG1525> the king<WG935> came in<WG1525> to see<WG2300> the guests<WG345>, he saw<WG1492> there<WG1563> a man<WG444> which had<WG1746> not<WG3756> on<WG1746> a wedding<WG1062> garment<WG1742>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Friend<WG2083>, how<WG4459> camest thou<WG1525> in hither<WG5602> not<WG3361> having<WG2192> a wedding<WG1062> garment<WG1742>? And<WG1161> he was speechless<WG5392>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said<WG2036> the king<WG935> to the servants<WG1249>, Bind<WG1210> him<WG846> hand<WG5495> and<WG2532> foot<WG4228>, and take<WG142> him<WG846> away<WG142>, and<WG2532> cast<WG1544> him into<WG1519> outer<WG1857> darkness<WG4655>; there<WG1563> shall be<WG2071> weeping<WG2805> and<WG2532> gnashing<WG1030> of teeth<WG3599>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> went<WG4198> the Pharisees<WG5330>, and took<WG2983> counsel<WG4824> how<WG3704> they might entangle<WG3802> him<WG846> in<WG1722> his talk<WG3056>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they sent out<WG649> unto him<WG846> their<WG846> disciples<WG3101> with<WG3326> the Herodians<WG2265>, saying<WG3004>, Master<WG1320>, we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> thou art<WG1488> true<WG227>, and<WG2532> teachest<WG1321> the way<WG3598> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> truth<WG225><WG2532>, neither<WG3756> carest<WG3199> thou<WG4671> for<WG4012> any<WG3762> man: for<WG1063> thou regardest<WG991> not<WG1519><WG3756> the person<WG4383> of men<WG444>.


btext:
Tell<WG2036> us<WG2254> therefore<WG3767>, What<WG5101> thinkest<WG1380> thou<WG4671>? Is it lawful<WG1832> to give<WG1325> tribute<WG2778> unto Caesar<WG2541>, or<WG2228> not<WG3756>?


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> perceived<WG1097> their<WG846> wickedness<WG4189>, and said<WG2036>, Why<WG5101> tempt ye<WG3985> me<WG3165>, ye hypocrites<WG5273>?


btext:
Shew<WG1925> me<WG3427> the tribute<WG2778> money<WG3546>. And<WG1161> they brought<WG4374> unto him<WG846> a penny<WG1220>. / penny: in value seven pence halfpenny


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Whose<WG5101> is this<WG3778> image<WG1504> and<WG2532> superscription<WG1923>? / superscription: or, inscription


btext:
They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Caesar's<WG2541>. Then<WG5119> saith he<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Render<WG591> therefore<WG3767> unto Caesar<WG2541> the things which are<WG3588> Caesar's<WG2541>; and<WG2532> unto God<WG2316> the things that are<WG3588> God's<WG2316>.


btext:
When<WG2532> they had heard<WG191> these words, they marvelled<WG2296>, and<WG2532> left<WG863> him<WG846>, and went their way<WG565>.


btext:
The same<WG1722><WG1565> day<WG2250> came<WG4334> to him<WG846> the Sadducees<WG4523>, which<WG3588> say<WG3004> that there is<WG1511> no<WG3361> resurrection<WG386>, and<WG2532> asked<WG1905> him<WG846>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Master<WG1320>, Moses<WG3475> said<WG2036>, If<WG1437> a man<WG5100> die<WG599>, having<WG2192> no<WG3361> children<WG5043>, his<WG846> brother<WG80> shall marry<WG1918> his<WG846> wife<WG1135>, and<WG2532> raise up<WG450> seed<WG4690> unto his<WG846> brother<WG80>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> there were<WG2258> with<WG3844> us<WG2254> seven<WG2033> brethren<WG80>: and<WG2532> the first<WG4413>, when he had married a wife<WG1060>, deceased<WG5053>, and<WG2532>, having<WG2192> no<WG3361> issue<WG4690>, left<WG863> his<WG846> wife<WG1135> unto his<WG846> brother<WG80>:


btext:
Likewise<WG3668> the second<WG1208> also<WG2532>, and<WG2532> the third<WG5154>, unto<WG2193> the seventh<WG2033>. / seventh: Gr. seven


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> in<WG1722> the resurrection<WG386> whose<WG5101> wife<WG1135> shall she be<WG2071> of the seven<WG2033>? for<WG1063> they all<WG3956> had<WG2192> her<WG846>.


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Ye do err<WG4105>, not<WG3361> knowing<WG1492> the scriptures<WG1124>, nor<WG3366> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> in<WG1722> the resurrection<WG386> they neither<WG3777> marry<WG1060>, nor<WG3777> are given in marriage<WG1547>, but<WG235> are<WG1526> as<WG5613> the angels<WG32> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
But<WG1161> as touching<WG4012> the resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>, have ye<WG314> not<WG3756> read<WG314> that which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> unto you<WG5213> by<WG5259> God<WG2316>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
I<WG1473> am<WG1510> the God<WG2316> of Abraham<WG11>, and<WG2532> the God<WG2316> of Isaac<WG2464>, and<WG2532> the God<WG2316> of Jacob<WG2384>? God<WG2316> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> the God<WG2316> of the dead<WG3498>, but<WG235> of the living<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the multitude<WG3793> heard<WG191> this, they were astonished<WG1605> at<WG1909> his<WG846> doctrine<WG1322>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when the Pharisees<WG5330> had heard<WG191> that<WG3754> he had put<WG5392> the Sadducees<WG4523> to silence<WG5392>, they were gathered together<WG4863><WG1909><WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG2532> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> them<WG846>, which was a lawyer<WG3544>, asked<WG1905> him a question, tempting<WG3985> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004>,


btext:
<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Thou shalt love<WG25> the Lord<WG2962> thy<WG4675> God<WG2316> with<WG1722> all<WG3650> thy<WG4675> heart<WG2588>, and<WG2532> with<WG1722> all<WG3650> thy<WG4675> soul<WG5590>, and<WG2532> with<WG1722> all<WG3650> thy<WG4675> mind<WG1271>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the second<WG1208> is like<WG3664> unto it<WG846><WG3778>, Thou shalt love<WG25> thy<WG4675> neighbour<WG4139> as<WG5613> thyself<WG4572>.


btext:
On<WG1722> these<WG5025> two<WG1417> commandments<WG1785> hang<WG2910> all<WG3650> the law<WG3551> and<WG2532> the prophets<WG4396>.


btext:
While<WG1161> the Pharisees<WG5330> were gathered together<WG4863>, Jesus<WG2424> asked<WG1905> them<WG846>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, What<WG5101> think<WG1380> ye<WG5213> of<WG4012> Christ<WG5547>? whose<WG5101> son<WG5207> is he<WG2076>? They say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, The Son of David<WG1138>.


btext:
He saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, How<WG4459> then<WG3767> doth David<WG1138> in<WG1722> spirit<WG4151> call<WG2564> him<WG846> Lord<WG2962>, saying<WG3004>,


btext:
The LORD<WG2962> said<WG2036> unto my<WG3450> Lord<WG2962>, Sit thou<WG2521> on<WG1537> my<WG3450> right hand<WG1188>, till<WG2193><WG302> I make<WG5087> thine<WG4675> enemies<WG2190> thy<WG4675> footstool<WG5286><WG4228>?


btext:
If<WG1487> David<WG1138> then<WG3767> call<WG2564> him<WG846> Lord<WG2962>, how<WG4459> is he<WG2076> his<WG846> son<WG5207>?


btext:
And<WG2532> no man<WG3762> was able<WG1410> to answer<WG611> him<WG846> a word<WG3056>, neither<WG3761> durst<WG5111> any<WG5100> man from<WG575> that<WG1565> day<WG2250> forth ask<WG1905> him<WG846> any more<WG3765> questions.


btext:
Then<WG5119> spake<WG2980> Jesus<WG2424> to the multitude<WG3793>, and<WG2532> to his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, The scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> the Pharisees<WG5330> sit<WG2523> in<WG1909> Moses'<WG3475> seat<WG2515>:


btext:
All<WG3956> therefore<WG3767> whatsoever<WG302><WG3745> they bid<WG2036> you<WG5213> observe<WG5083>, that observe<WG5083> and<WG2532> do<WG4160>; but<WG1161> do<WG4160> not<WG3361> ye after<WG2596> their<WG846> works<WG2041>: for<WG1063> they say<WG3004>, and<WG2532> do<WG4160> not<WG3756>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they bind<WG1195> heavy<WG926> burdens<WG5413> and<WG2532> grievous to be borne<WG1419>, and<WG2532> lay<WG2007> them on<WG1909> men's<WG444> shoulders<WG5606>; but<WG1161> they themselves will<WG2309> not<WG3756> move<WG2795> them<WG846> with one of their<WG846> fingers<WG1147>.


btext:
But<WG1161> all<WG3956> their<WG846> works<WG2041> they do<WG4160> for<WG4314> to be seen<WG2300> of men<WG444><WG1161>: they make broad<WG4115> their<WG846> phylacteries<WG5440>, and<WG2532> enlarge<WG3170> the borders<WG2899> of their<WG846> garments<WG2440>, / phylacteries: pieces of parchment containing sentences of the law


btext:
And<WG5037> love<WG5368> the uppermost rooms<WG4411> at<WG1722> feasts<WG1173>, and<WG2532> the chief seats<WG4410> in<WG1722> the synagogues<WG4864>,


btext:
And<WG2532> greetings<WG783> in<WG1722> the markets<WG58>, and<WG2532> to be called<WG2564> of<WG5259> men<WG444>, Rabbi<WG4461>, Rabbi<WG4461>.


btext:
But<WG1161> be<WG2564> not<WG3361> ye<WG5210> called<WG2564> Rabbi<WG4461>: for<WG1063> one<WG1520> is<WG2076> your<WG5216> Master<WG2519>, even Christ<WG5547>; and<WG1161> all<WG3956> ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> brethren<WG80>.


btext:
And<WG2532> call<WG2564> no<WG3361> man your<WG5216> father<WG3962> upon<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>: for<WG1063> one<WG1520> is<WG2076> your<WG5216> Father<WG3962>, which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Neither<WG3366> be ye called<WG2564> masters<WG2519>: for<WG1063> one<WG1520> is<WG2076> your<WG5216> Master<WG2519>, even Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that is greatest<WG3187> among you<WG5216> shall be<WG2071> your<WG5216> servant<WG1249>.


btext:
And<WG1161> whosoever<WG3748> shall exalt<WG5312> himself<WG1438> shall be abased<WG5013>; and<WG2532> he<WG3748> that shall humble<WG5013> himself<WG1438> shall be exalted<WG5312>.


btext:
But<WG1161> woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! for<WG3754> ye shut up<WG2808> the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> against<WG1715> men<WG444>: for<WG1063> ye<WG5210> neither<WG3761> go in<WG1525> yourselves, neither<WG3756> suffer ye<WG863> them that are entering<WG1525> to go in<WG1525>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! for<WG3754> ye devour<WG2719> widows'<WG5503> houses<WG3614>, and<WG2532> for a pretence<WG4392> make<WG4336> long<WG3117> prayer<WG4336>: therefore<WG1223><WG5124> ye shall receive<WG2983> the greater<WG4055> damnation<WG2917>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! for<WG3754> ye compass<WG4013> sea<WG2281> and<WG2532> land<WG3584> to make<WG4160> one<WG1520> proselyte<WG4339>, and<WG2532> when<WG3752> he is made<WG1096>, ye make<WG4160> him<WG846> twofold more<WG1362> the child<WG5207> of hell<WG1067> than yourselves<WG5216>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, ye blind<WG5185> guides<WG3595>, which<WG3588> say<WG3004>, Whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> the temple<WG3485>, it is<WG2076> nothing<WG3762>; but<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> the gold<WG5557> of the temple<WG3485>, he is a debtor<WG3784>!


btext:
Ye fools<WG3474> and<WG2532> blind<WG5185>: for<WG1063> whether<WG5101> is<WG2076> greater<WG3187>, the gold<WG5557>, or<WG2228> the temple<WG3485> that sanctifieth<WG37> the gold<WG5557>?


btext:
And<WG2532>, Whosoever<WG3739><WG1437> shall swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> the altar<WG2379>, it is<WG2076> nothing<WG3762>; but<WG1161> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> sweareth<WG3660> by<WG1722> the gift<WG1435> that is upon<WG1883> it<WG846>, he is guilty<WG3784>. / guilty: or, debtor, or, bound


btext:
Ye fools<WG3474> and<WG2532> blind<WG5185>: for<WG1063> whether<WG5101> is greater<WG3187>, the gift<WG1435>, or<WG2228> the altar<WG2379> that sanctifieth<WG37> the gift<WG1435>?


btext:
Whoso therefore<WG3767> shall swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> the altar<WG2379>, sweareth<WG3660> by<WG1722> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> by<WG1722> all things<WG3956> thereon<WG1883><WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whoso shall swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> the temple<WG3485>, sweareth<WG3660> by<WG1722> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> by<WG1722> him that dwelleth<WG2730> therein<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he that shall swear<WG3660> by<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, sweareth<WG3660> by<WG1722> the throne<WG2362> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> by<WG1722> him that sitteth<WG2521> thereon<WG1883><WG846>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! for<WG3754> ye pay tithe<WG586> of mint<WG2238> and<WG2532> anise<WG432> and<WG2532> cummin<WG2951>, and<WG2532> have omitted<WG863> the weightier<WG926> matters of the law<WG3551>, judgment<WG2920><WG2532>, mercy<WG1656>, and<WG2532> faith<WG4102>: these<WG5023> ought ye<WG1163> to have done<WG4160>, and not<WG3361> to leave<WG863> the other<WG2548> undone<WG863>. / anise: Gr. dill


btext:
Ye blind<WG5185> guides<WG3595>, which strain at<WG1368> a gnat<WG2971>, and<WG1161> swallow<WG2666> a camel<WG2574>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! for<WG3754> ye make clean<WG2511> the outside<WG1855> of the cup<WG4221> and<WG2532> of the platter<WG3953>, but<WG1161> within<WG2081> they are full<WG1073> of<WG1537> extortion<WG724> and<WG2532> excess<WG192>.


btext:
Thou blind<WG5185> Pharisee<WG5330>, cleanse<WG2511> first<WG4412> that which is within<WG1787> the cup<WG4221> and<WG2532> platter<WG3953>, that<WG2443> the outside<WG1622> of them<WG846> may be<WG1096> clean<WG2513> also<WG2532>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! for<WG3754> ye are like<WG3945> unto whited<WG2867> sepulchres<WG5028>, which<WG3748> indeed<WG3303> appear<WG5316> beautiful<WG5611> outward<WG1855>, but<WG1161> are within<WG2081> full<WG1073> of dead<WG3498> men's bones<WG3747>, and<WG2532> of all<WG3956> uncleanness<WG167>.


btext:
Even so<WG3779> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532><WG3303> outwardly<WG1855> appear<WG5316> righteous<WG1342> unto men<WG444>, but<WG1161> within<WG2081> ye are<WG2075> full<WG3324> of hypocrisy<WG5272> and<WG2532> iniquity<WG458>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto you<WG5213>, scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330>, hypocrites<WG5273>! because<WG3754> ye build<WG3618> the tombs<WG5028> of the prophets<WG4396>, and<WG2532> garnish<WG2885> the sepulchres<WG3419> of the righteous<WG1342>,


btext:
And<WG2532> say<WG3004>, If<WG1487> we had been<WG2258> in<WG1722> the days<WG2250> of our<WG2257> fathers<WG3962>, we would<WG302> not<WG3756> have been<WG2258> partakers<WG2844> with them<WG846> in<WG1722> the blood<WG129> of the prophets<WG4396>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> ye be witnesses<WG3140> unto yourselves<WG1438>, that<WG3754> ye are<WG2075> the children<WG5207> of them which killed<WG5407> the prophets<WG4396>.


btext:
Fill<WG4137> ye<WG5210> up<WG4137> then<WG2532> the measure<WG3358> of your<WG5216> fathers<WG3962>.


btext:
Ye serpents<WG3789>, ye generation<WG1081> of vipers<WG2191>, how<WG4459> can ye<WG5343> escape<WG575> the damnation<WG2920> of hell<WG1067>?


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124>, behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> send<WG649> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> prophets<WG4396>, and<WG2532> wise men<WG4680>, and<WG2532> scribes<WG1122>: and<WG2532> some of<WG1537> them<WG846> ye shall kill<WG615> and<WG2532> crucify<WG4717>; and<WG2532> some of<WG1537> them<WG846> shall ye scourge<WG3146> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> synagogues<WG4864>, and<WG2532> persecute<WG1377> them from<WG575> city<WG4172> to<WG1519> city<WG4172>:


btext:
That<WG3704> upon<WG1909> you<WG5209> may come<WG2064> all<WG3956> the righteous<WG1342> blood<WG129> shed<WG1632> upon<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>, from<WG575> the blood<WG129> of righteous<WG1342> Abel<WG6> unto<WG2193> the blood<WG129> of Zacharias<WG2197> son<WG5207> of Barachias<WG914>, whom<WG3739> ye slew<WG5407> between<WG3342> the temple<WG3485> and<WG2532> the altar<WG2379>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, All<WG3956> these things<WG5023> shall come<WG2240> upon<WG1909> this<WG5026> generation<WG1074>.


btext:
O Jerusalem<WG2419>, Jerusalem<WG2419>, thou that killest<WG615> the prophets<WG4396>, and<WG2532> stonest<WG3036> them which are sent<WG649> unto<WG4314> thee<WG846>, how often<WG4212> would I<WG2309> have gathered<WG1996> thy<WG4675><WG3739> children<WG5043> together<WG1996>, even as<WG5158> a hen<WG3733> gathereth<WG1996> her<WG1438> chickens<WG3556> under<WG5259> her wings<WG4420>, and<WG2532> ye would<WG2309> not<WG3756>!


btext:
For<WG1063> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Ye shall<WG1492> not<WG3364> see<WG1492> me<WG3165> henceforth<WG575><WG737>, till<WG2193><WG302> ye shall say<WG2036>, Blessed<WG2127> is he that cometh<WG2064> in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> went out<WG1831>, and departed<WG4198> from<WG575> the temple<WG2411>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> to him for to shew<WG1925> him<WG846> the buildings<WG3619> of the temple<WG2411>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, See ye<WG991> not<WG3756> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023>? verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, There shall<WG863> not<WG3364> be left<WG863> here<WG5602> one stone<WG3037> upon<WG1909> another<WG3037>, that<WG3739> shall<WG2647> not<WG3364> be thrown down<WG2647>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as he<WG846> sat<WG2521> upon<WG1909> the mount<WG3735> of Olives<WG1636>, the disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846> privately<WG2596><WG2398>, saying<WG3004>, Tell<WG2036> us<WG2254>, when<WG4219> shall<WG2071> these things<WG5023> be<WG2071>? and<WG2532> what<WG5101> shall be the sign<WG4592> of thy<WG4674> coming<WG3952>, and<WG2532> of the end<WG4930> of the world<WG165>?


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Take heed<WG991> that no<WG3361> man<WG5100> deceive<WG4105> you<WG5209>.


btext:
For<WG1063> many<WG4183> shall come<WG2064> in<WG1909> my<WG3450> name<WG3686>, saying<WG3004>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510> Christ<WG5547>; and<WG2532> shall deceive<WG4105> many<WG4183>.


btext:
And<WG1161> ye shall<WG3195> hear<WG191> of wars<WG4171> and<WG2532> rumours<WG189> of wars<WG4171>: see<WG3708> that ye be<WG2360> not<WG3361> troubled<WG2360>: for<WG1063> all<WG3956> these things must<WG1163> come to pass<WG1096>, but<WG235> the end<WG5056> is<WG2076> not yet<WG3768>.


btext:
For<WG1063> nation<WG1484> shall rise<WG1453> against<WG1909> nation<WG1484>, and<WG2532> kingdom<WG932> against<WG1909> kingdom<WG932>: and<WG2532> there shall be<WG2071> famines<WG3042>, and<WG2532> pestilences<WG3061>, and<WG2532> earthquakes<WG4578>, in divers<WG2596> places<WG5117>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall they deliver<WG3860> you<WG5209> up<WG3860> to<WG1519> be afflicted<WG2347>, and<WG2532> shall kill<WG615> you<WG5209>: and<WG2532> ye shall be<WG2071> hated<WG3404> of<WG5259> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484> for<WG1223> my<WG3450> name's sake<WG3686>.


btext:
And<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall many<WG4183> be offended<WG4624>, and<WG2532> shall betray<WG3860> one another<WG240>, and<WG2532> shall hate<WG3404> one another<WG240>.


btext:
And<WG2532> many<WG4183> false prophets<WG5578> shall rise<WG1453>, and<WG2532> shall deceive<WG4105> many<WG4183>.


btext:
And<WG2532> because<WG1223> iniquity<WG458> shall abound<WG4129>, the love<WG26> of many<WG4183> shall wax cold<WG5594>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that shall endure<WG5278> unto<WG1519> the end<WG5056>, the same<WG3778> shall be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG5124> gospel<WG2098> of the kingdom<WG932> shall be preached<WG2784> in<WG1722> all<WG3650> the world<WG3625> for<WG1519> a witness<WG3142> unto all<WG3956> nations<WG1484>; and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall the end<WG5056> come<WG2240>.


btext:
When<WG3752> ye therefore<WG3767> shall see<WG1492> the abomination<WG946> of desolation<WG2050>, spoken of<WG4483> by<WG1223> Daniel<WG1158> the prophet<WG4396>, stand<WG2476><WG2476> in<WG1722> the holy<WG40> place<WG5117>, (whoso readeth<WG314>, let him understand<WG3539>:)


btext:
Then<WG5119> let them which be in<WG1722> Judaea<WG2449> flee<WG5343> into<WG1909> the mountains<WG3735>:


btext:
Let him which is on<WG1909> the housetop<WG1430> not<WG3361> come down<WG2597> to take<WG142> any thing<WG5100> out of<WG1537> his<WG846> house<WG3614>:


btext:
<WG2532> Neither<WG3361> let him which is in<WG1722> the field<WG68> return<WG1994> back<WG3694> to take<WG142> his<WG846> clothes<WG2440>.


btext:
And<WG1161> woe<WG3759> unto them that are<WG2192> with<WG1722> child<WG1064>, and<WG2532> to them that give suck<WG2337> in<WG1722> those<WG1565> days<WG2250>!


btext:
But<WG1161> pray ye<WG4336> that<WG3363> your<WG5216> flight<WG5437> be<WG1096> not<WG3363> in the winter<WG5494>, neither<WG3366> on<WG1722> the sabbath day<WG4521>:


btext:
For<WG1063> then<WG5119> shall be<WG2071> great<WG3173> tribulation<WG2347>, such as<WG3634> was<WG1096> not<WG3756> since<WG575> the beginning<WG746> of the world<WG2889> to this<WG2193> time<WG3568>, no<WG3761>, nor ever<WG3364> shall be<WG1096>.


btext:
And<WG2532> except<WG1508> those<WG1565> days<WG2250> should be shortened<WG2856>, there<WG3756> should<WG302> no<WG3956> flesh<WG4561> be saved<WG4982>: but<WG1161> for<WG1223> the elect's sake<WG1588> those<WG1565> days<WG2250> shall be shortened<WG2856>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> shall say<WG2036> unto you<WG5213>, Lo<WG2400>, here<WG5602> is Christ<WG5547>, or<WG2228> there<WG5602>; believe<WG4100> it not<WG3361>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there shall arise<WG1453> false Christs<WG5580>, and<WG2532> false prophets<WG5578>, and<WG2532> shall shew<WG1325> great<WG3173> signs<WG4592> and<WG2532> wonders<WG5059>; insomuch that<WG5620>, if<WG1487> it were possible<WG1415>, they shall deceive<WG4105> the very<WG2532> elect<WG1588>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG3767> if<WG1437> they shall say<WG2036> unto you<WG5213>, Behold<WG2400>, he is<WG2076> in<WG1722> the desert<WG2048>; go<WG1831> not<WG3361> forth<WG1831>: behold<WG2400>, he is in<WG1722> the secret chambers<WG5009>; believe<WG4100> it not<WG3361>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> the lightning<WG796> cometh<WG1831> out of<WG575> the east<WG395>, and<WG2532> shineth<WG5316> even unto<WG2193> the west<WG1424>; so<WG3779> shall<WG2071> also<WG2532> the coming<WG3952> of the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> be<WG2071>.


btext:
For<WG1063> wheresoever<WG1437><WG3699> the carcase<WG4430> is<WG5600>, there<WG1563> will<WG4863> the eagles<WG105> be gathered together<WG4863>.


btext:
Immediately<WG1161><WG2112> after<WG3326> the tribulation<WG2347> of those<WG1565> days<WG2250> shall the sun<WG2246> be darkened<WG4654>, and<WG2532> the moon<WG4582> shall<WG1325> not<WG3756> give<WG1325> her<WG846> light<WG5338>, and<WG2532> the stars<WG792> shall fall<WG4098> from<WG575> heaven<WG3772>, and<WG2532> the powers<WG1411> of the heavens<WG3772> shall be shaken<WG4531>:


btext:
And<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall appear<WG5316> the sign<WG4592> of the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall<WG2875> all<WG3956> the tribes<WG5443> of the earth<WG1093> mourn<WG2875>, and<WG2532> they shall see<WG3700> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> coming<WG2064> in<WG1909> the clouds<WG3507> of heaven<WG3772> with<WG3326> power<WG1411> and<WG2532> great<WG4183> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he shall send<WG649> his<WG846> angels<WG32> with<WG3326> a great<WG3173> sound<WG5456> of a trumpet<WG4536>, and<WG2532> they shall gather together<WG1996> his<WG846> elect<WG1588> from<WG1537> the four<WG5064> winds<WG417>, from<WG575> one end<WG206> of heaven<WG3772> to<WG2193> the other<WG206><WG846>. / with…: or, with a trumpet, and a great voice


btext:
Now<WG1161> learn<WG3129> a parable<WG3850> of<WG575> the fig tree<WG4808>; When<WG3752> his<WG846> branch<WG2798> is<WG1096> yet<WG2235> tender<WG527>, and<WG2532> putteth forth<WG1631> leaves<WG5444>, ye know<WG1097> that<WG3754> summer<WG2330> is nigh<WG1451>:


btext:
So<WG3779> likewise<WG2532> ye<WG5210>, when<WG3752> ye shall see<WG1492> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023>, know<WG1097> that<WG3754> it is<WG2076> near<WG1451>, even at<WG1909> the doors<WG2374>. / it: or, he


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, This<WG3778> generation<WG1074> shall not<WG3364> pass<WG3928>, till<WG302><WG2193> all<WG3956> these things<WG5023> be fulfilled<WG1096>.


btext:
Heaven<WG3772> and<WG2532> earth<WG1093> shall pass away<WG3928>, but<WG1161> my<WG3450> words<WG3056> shall<WG3928> not<WG3364> pass away<WG3928>.


btext:
But<WG1161> of<WG4012> that<WG1565> day<WG2250> and<WG2532> hour<WG5610> knoweth<WG1492> no<WG3762> man, no, not<WG3761> the angels<WG32> of heaven<WG3772>, but<WG1508> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> only<WG3441>.


btext:
But<WG1161> as<WG5618> the days<WG2250> of Noe<WG3575> were, so<WG3779> shall<WG2071> also<WG2532> the coming<WG3952> of the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> be<WG2071>.


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> in<WG1722> the days<WG2250> that were<WG2258> before<WG4253> the flood<WG2627> they were eating<WG5176> and<WG2532> drinking<WG4095>, marrying<WG1060> and<WG2532> giving in marriage<WG1547>, until<WG891> the day<WG2250> that<WG3739> Noe<WG3575> entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the ark<WG2787>,


btext:
And<WG2532> knew<WG1097> not<WG3756> until<WG2193> the flood<WG2627> came<WG2064>, and<WG2532> took<WG142> them all<WG537> away<WG142>; so<WG3779> shall<WG2071> also<WG2532> the coming<WG3952> of the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> be<WG2071>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall<WG2071> two<WG1417> be<WG2071> in<WG1722> the field<WG68>; the one<WG1520> shall be taken<WG3880>, and<WG2532> the other<WG1520> left<WG863>.


btext:
Two<WG1417> women shall be grinding<WG229> at<WG1722> the mill<WG3459>; the one<WG3391> shall be taken<WG3880>, and<WG2532> the other<WG3391> left<WG863>.


btext:
Watch<WG1127> therefore<WG3767>: for<WG3754> ye know<WG1492> not<WG3756> what<WG4169> hour<WG5610> your<WG5216> Lord<WG2962> doth come<WG2064>.


btext:
But<WG1161> know<WG1097> this<WG1565>, that<WG3754> if<WG1487> the goodman of the house<WG3617> had known<WG1492> in what<WG4169> watch<WG5438> the thief<WG2812> would come<WG2064>, he would<WG302> have watched<WG1127>, and<WG2532> would<WG302> not<WG3756> have suffered<WG1439> his<WG846> house<WG3614> to be broken up<WG1358>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> be<WG1096> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> ready<WG2092>: for<WG3754> in such<WG3739> an hour<WG5610> as ye think<WG1380> not<WG3756> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> cometh<WG2064>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> then<WG686> is<WG2076> a faithful<WG4103> and<WG2532> wise<WG5429> servant<WG1401>, whom<WG3739> his<WG846> lord<WG2962> hath made ruler<WG2525> over<WG1909> his<WG846> household<WG2322>, to give<WG1325> them<WG846> meat<WG5160> in<WG1722> due season<WG2540>?


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> is that<WG1565> servant<WG1401>, whom<WG3739> his<WG846> lord<WG2962> when he cometh<WG2064> shall find<WG2147> so<WG3779> doing<WG4160>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, That<WG3754> he shall make<WG2525> him<WG846> ruler<WG2525> over<WG1909> all<WG3956> his<WG846> goods<WG5224>.


btext:
But and<WG1161> if<WG1437> that<WG1565> evil<WG2556> servant<WG1401> shall say<WG2036> in<WG1722> his<WG846> heart<WG2588>, My<WG3450> lord<WG2962> delayeth<WG5549> his coming<WG2064>;


btext:
And<WG2532> shall begin<WG756> to smite<WG5180> his fellowservants<WG4889>, and<WG1161> to eat<WG2068> and<WG2532> drink<WG4095> with<WG3326> the drunken<WG3184>;


btext:
The lord<WG2962> of that<WG1565> servant<WG1401> shall come<WG2240> in<WG1722> a day<WG2250> when<WG3739> he looketh<WG4328> not<WG3756> for him, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> an hour<WG5610> that<WG3739> he is<WG1097> not<WG3756> aware of<WG1097>,


btext:
And<WG2532> shall cut<WG1371> him<WG846> asunder<WG1371>, and<WG2532> appoint<WG5087> him his<WG846> portion<WG3313> with<WG3326> the hypocrites<WG5273>: there<WG1563> shall be<WG2071> weeping<WG2805> and<WG2532> gnashing<WG1030> of teeth<WG3599>. / cut…: or, cut him off


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall the kingdom<WG932> of heaven<WG3772> be likened<WG3666> unto ten<WG1176> virgins<WG3933>, which<WG3748> took<WG2983> their<WG846> lamps<WG2985>, and went forth<WG1831> to meet<WG529><WG1519> the bridegroom<WG3566>.


btext:
And<WG1161> five<WG4002> of<WG1537> them<WG846> were<WG2258> wise<WG5429>, and<WG2532> five<WG4002> were foolish<WG3474>.


btext:
They<WG3748> that were foolish<WG3474> took<WG2983> their<WG846><WG1438> lamps<WG2985>, and took<WG2983> no<WG3756> oil<WG1637> with<WG3326> them<WG1438>:


btext:
But<WG1161> the wise<WG5429> took<WG2983> oil<WG1637> in<WG1722> their<WG846> vessels<WG30> with<WG3326> their<WG846> lamps<WG2985>.


btext:
While<WG1161> the bridegroom<WG3566> tarried<WG5549>, they all<WG3956> slumbered<WG3573> and<WG2532> slept<WG2518>.


btext:
And<WG1161> at midnight<WG3319><WG3571> there was a cry<WG2906> made<WG1096>, Behold<WG2400>, the bridegroom<WG3566> cometh<WG2064>; go ye out<WG1831> to<WG1519> meet<WG529> him<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> all<WG3956> those<WG1565> virgins<WG3933> arose<WG1453>, and<WG2532> trimmed<WG2885> their<WG846> lamps<WG2985>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the foolish<WG3474> said<WG2036> unto the wise<WG5429>, Give<WG1325> us<WG2254> of<WG1537> your<WG5216> oil<WG1637>; for<WG3754> our<WG2257> lamps<WG2985> are gone out<WG4570>. / gone out: or, going out


btext:
But<WG1161> the wise<WG5429> answered<WG611>, saying<WG3004>, Not so; lest<WG3379> there be<WG714> not<WG3756> enough<WG714> for us<WG2254> and<WG2532> you<WG5213>: but<WG1161> go ye<WG4198> rather<WG3123> to them<WG4314> that sell<WG4453>, and<WG2532> buy<WG59> for yourselves<WG1438>.


btext:
And<WG1161> while they<WG846> went<WG565> to buy<WG59>, the bridegroom<WG3566> came<WG2064>; and<WG2532> they that were ready<WG2092> went in<WG1525> with<WG3326> him<WG846> to<WG1519> the marriage<WG1062>: and<WG2532> the door<WG2374> was shut<WG2808>.


btext:
Afterward<WG1161><WG5305> came<WG2064> also<WG2532> the other<WG3062> virgins<WG3933>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, Lord<WG2962>, open<WG455> to us<WG2254>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, I know<WG1492> you<WG5209> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Watch<WG1127> therefore<WG3767>, for<WG3754> ye know<WG1492> neither<WG3756> the day<WG2250> nor<WG3761> the hour<WG5610> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> cometh<WG2064>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the kingdom of heaven is as<WG5618> a man<WG444> travelling into a far country<WG589>, who called<WG2564> his own<WG2398> servants<WG1401>, and<WG2532> delivered<WG3860> unto them<WG846> his<WG846> goods<WG5224>.


btext:
And<WG2532> unto one<WG3739><WG3303> he gave<WG1325> five<WG4002> talents<WG5007><WG1161>, to another<WG3739> two<WG1417>, and<WG1161> to another<WG3739> one<WG1520>; to every man<WG1538> according<WG2596> to his several<WG2398> ability<WG1411>; and<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> took his journey<WG589>. / talents: a talent is 187.pounds 10.ten shillings, chap.18.24


btext:
Then<WG1161> he that had received<WG2983> the five<WG4002> talents<WG5007> went<WG4198> and traded<WG2038> with<WG1722> the same<WG846>, and<WG2532> made<WG4160> them other<WG243> five<WG4002> talents<WG5007>.


btext:
And<WG2532> likewise<WG5615> he that had received<WG3588> two<WG1417>, he<WG846> also<WG2532> gained<WG2770> other<WG243> two<WG1417>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that had received<WG2983> one<WG1520> went<WG565> and digged<WG3736> in<WG1722> the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> hid<WG613> his<WG846> lord's<WG2962> money<WG694>.


btext:
After<WG1161><WG3326> a long<WG4183> time<WG5550> the lord<WG2962> of those<WG1565> servants<WG1401> cometh<WG2064>, and<WG2532> reckoneth<WG4868><WG3056> with<WG3326> them<WG846>.


btext:
And so<WG2532> he that had received<WG2983> five<WG4002> talents<WG5007> came<WG4334> and brought<WG4374> other<WG243> five<WG4002> talents<WG5007>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, thou deliveredst<WG3860> unto me<WG3427> five<WG4002> talents<WG5007>: behold<WG2396>, I have gained<WG2770> beside<WG1909> them<WG846> five<WG4002> talents<WG5007> more<WG243>.


btext:
<WG1161> His<WG846> lord<WG2962> said<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, Well done<WG2095>, thou good<WG18> and<WG2532> faithful<WG4103> servant<WG1401>: thou hast been<WG2258> faithful<WG4103> over<WG1909> a few things<WG3641>, I will make<WG2525> thee<WG4571> ruler<WG2525> over<WG1909> many things<WG4183>: enter thou<WG1525> into<WG1519> the joy<WG5479> of thy<WG4675> lord<WG2962>.


btext:
<WG1161> He also<WG2532> that had received<WG2983> two<WG1417> talents<WG5007> came<WG4334> and said<WG2036>, Lord<WG2962>, thou deliveredst<WG3860> unto me<WG3427> two<WG1417> talents<WG5007>: behold<WG2396>, I have gained<WG2770> two<WG1417> other<WG243> talents<WG5007> beside<WG1909> them<WG846>.


btext:
His<WG846> lord<WG2962> said<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, Well done<WG2095>, good<WG18> and<WG2532> faithful<WG4103> servant<WG1401>; thou hast been<WG2258> faithful<WG4103> over<WG1909> a few things<WG3641>, I will make<WG2525> thee<WG4571> ruler<WG2525> over<WG1909> many things<WG4183>: enter thou<WG1525> into<WG1519> the joy<WG5479> of thy<WG4675> lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Then<WG1161><WG2532> he which had received<WG2983> the one<WG1520> talent<WG5007> came<WG4334> and said<WG2036>, Lord<WG2962>, I knew<WG1097> thee<WG4571> that<WG3754> thou art<WG1488> an hard<WG4642> man<WG444>, reaping<WG2325> where<WG3699> thou hast<WG4687> not<WG3756> sown<WG4687>, and<WG2532> gathering<WG4863> where<WG3606> thou hast<WG1287> not<WG3756> strawed<WG1287>:


btext:
And<WG2532> I was afraid<WG5399>, and went<WG565> and hid<WG2928> thy<WG4675> talent<WG5007> in<WG1722> the earth<WG1093>: lo<WG2396>, there thou hast<WG2192> that is thine<WG4674>.


btext:
<WG1161> His<WG846> lord<WG2962> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Thou wicked<WG4190> and<WG2532> slothful<WG3636> servant<WG1401>, thou knewest<WG1492> that<WG3754> I reap<WG2325> where<WG3699> I sowed<WG4687> not<WG3756>, and<WG2532> gather<WG4863> where<WG3606> I have<WG1287> not<WG3756> strawed<WG1287>:


btext:
Thou<WG4571> oughtest<WG1163> therefore<WG3767> to have put<WG906> my<WG3450> money<WG694> to the exchangers<WG5133>, and<WG2532> then at my coming<WG2064> I<WG1473> should<WG302> have received<WG2865> mine own<WG1699> with<WG4862> usury<WG5110>.


btext:
Take<WG142> therefore<WG3767> the talent<WG5007> from<WG575> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> give<WG1325> it unto him which hath<WG2192> ten<WG1176> talents<WG5007>.


btext:
For<WG1063> unto every one<WG3956> that hath<WG2192> shall be given<WG1325>, and<WG2532> he shall have abundance<WG4052>: but<WG1161> from<WG575> him<WG846> that hath<WG2192> not<WG3361> shall be taken away<WG142><WG575> even<WG2532> that which<WG3739> he hath<WG2192>.


btext:
And<WG2532> cast ye<WG1544> the unprofitable<WG888> servant<WG1401> into<WG1519> outer<WG1857> darkness<WG4655>: there<WG1563> shall be<WG2071> weeping<WG2805> and<WG2532> gnashing<WG1030> of teeth<WG3599>.


btext:
When<WG1161><WG3752> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> shall come<WG2064> in<WG1722> his<WG846> glory<WG1391>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the holy<WG40> angels<WG32> with<WG3326> him<WG846>, then<WG5119> shall he sit<WG2523> upon<WG1909> the throne<WG2362> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391>:


btext:
And<WG2532> before<WG1715> him<WG846> shall be gathered<WG4863> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484>: and<WG2532> he shall separate<WG873> them<WG846> one<WG240> from<WG575> another<WG240>, as<WG5618> a shepherd<WG4166> divideth<WG873> his sheep<WG4263> from<WG575> the goats<WG2056>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he shall set<WG2476><WG3303> the sheep<WG4263> on<WG1537> his<WG846> right hand<WG1188>, but<WG1161> the goats<WG2055> on<WG1537> the left<WG2176>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall the King<WG935> say<WG2046> unto them on<WG1537> his<WG846> right hand<WG1188>, Come<WG1205>, ye blessed<WG2127> of my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>, inherit<WG2816> the kingdom<WG932> prepared<WG2090> for you<WG5213> from<WG575> the foundation<WG2602> of the world<WG2889>:


btext:
For<WG1063> I was an hungred<WG3983>, and<WG2532> ye gave<WG1325> me<WG3427> meat<WG5315>: I was thirsty<WG1372>, and<WG2532> ye gave<WG4222> me<WG3165> drink<WG4222>: I was<WG2252> a stranger<WG3581>, and<WG2532> ye took<WG4863> me<WG3165> in<WG4863>:


btext:
Naked<WG1131>, and<WG2532> ye clothed<WG4016> me<WG3165>: I was sick<WG770>, and<WG2532> ye visited<WG1980> me<WG3165>: I was<WG2252> in<WG1722> prison<WG5438>, and<WG2532> ye came<WG2064> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall the righteous<WG1342> answer<WG611> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, when<WG4219> saw we<WG1492> thee<WG4571> an hungred<WG3983>, and<WG2532> fed<WG5142> thee? or<WG2228> thirsty<WG1372>, and<WG2532> gave thee drink<WG4222>?


btext:
<WG1161> When<WG4219> saw we<WG1492> thee<WG4571> a stranger<WG3581>, and<WG2532> took thee in<WG4863>? or<WG2228> naked<WG1131>, and<WG2532> clothed<WG4016> thee?


btext:
<WG1161> Or when<WG4219> saw we<WG1492> thee<WG4571> sick<WG772>, or<WG2228> in<WG1722> prison<WG5438>, and<WG2532> came<WG2064> unto<WG4314> thee<WG4571>?


btext:
And<WG2532> the King<WG935> shall answer<WG611> and say<WG2046> unto them<WG846>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Inasmuch<WG1909> as<WG3745> ye have done<WG4160> it unto one<WG1520> of the least<WG1646> of these<WG5130> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, ye have done<WG4160> it unto me<WG1698>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall he say<WG2046> also<WG2532> unto them on<WG1537> the left hand<WG2176>, Depart<WG4198> from<WG575> me<WG1700>, ye cursed<WG2672>, into<WG1519> everlasting<WG166> fire<WG4442>, prepared<WG2090> for the devil<WG1228> and<WG2532> his<WG846> angels<WG32>:


btext:
For<WG1063> I was an hungred<WG3983>, and<WG2532> ye gave<WG1325> me<WG3427> no<WG3756> meat<WG5315>: I was thirsty<WG1372>, and<WG2532> ye gave<WG4222> me<WG3165> no<WG3756> drink<WG4222>:


btext:
I was<WG2252> a stranger<WG3581>, and<WG2532> ye took<WG4863> me<WG3165> not<WG3756> in<WG4863>: naked<WG1131>, and<WG2532> ye clothed<WG4016> me<WG3165> not<WG3756>: sick<WG772>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> prison<WG5438>, and<WG2532> ye visited<WG1980> me<WG3165> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall they<WG846> also<WG2532> answer<WG611> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Lord<WG2962>, when<WG4219> saw we<WG1492> thee<WG4571> an hungred<WG3983>, or<WG2228> athirst<WG1372>, or<WG2228> a stranger<WG3581>, or<WG2228> naked<WG1131>, or<WG2228> sick<WG772>, or<WG2228> in<WG1722> prison<WG5438>, and<WG2532> did<WG1247> not<WG3756> minister<WG1247> unto thee<WG4671>?


btext:
Then<WG5119> shall he answer<WG611> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Inasmuch<WG1909> as<WG3745> ye did<WG4160> it not<WG3756> to one<WG1520> of the least<WG1646> of these<WG5130>, ye did<WG4160> it not<WG3761> to me<WG1698>.


btext:
And<WG2532> these<WG3778> shall go away<WG565> into<WG1519> everlasting<WG166> punishment<WG2851>: but<WG1161> the righteous<WG1342> into<WG1519> life<WG2222> eternal<WG166>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, when<WG3753> Jesus<WG2424> had finished<WG5055> all<WG3956> these<WG5128> sayings<WG3056>, he said<WG2036> unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>,


btext:
Ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> after<WG3326> two<WG1417> days<WG2250> is<WG1096> the feast of the passover<WG3957>, and<WG2532> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> is betrayed<WG3860> to<WG1519> be crucified<WG4717>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> assembled together<WG4863> the chief priests<WG749>, and<WG2532> the scribes<WG1122>, and<WG2532> the elders<WG4245> of the people<WG2992>, unto<WG1519> the palace<WG833> of the high priest<WG749>, who<WG3588> was called<WG3004> Caiaphas<WG2533>,


btext:
And<WG2532> consulted<WG4823> that<WG2443> they might take<WG2902> Jesus<WG2424> by subtilty<WG1388>, and<WG2532> kill<WG615> him.


btext:
But<WG1161> they said<WG3004>, Not<WG3361> on<WG1722> the feast<WG1859> day, lest<WG3363> there be<WG1096> an uproar<WG2351> among<WG1722> the people<WG2992>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when Jesus<WG2424> was<WG1096> in<WG1722> Bethany<WG963>, in<WG1722> the house<WG3614> of Simon<WG4613> the leper<WG3015>,


btext:
There came<WG4334> unto him<WG846> a woman<WG1135> having<WG2192> an alabaster box<WG211> of very precious<WG927> ointment<WG3464>, and<WG2532> poured it<WG2708> on<WG1909> his<WG846> head<WG2776>, as he sat<WG345> at meat.


btext:
But<WG1161> when his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> saw<WG1492> it, they had indignation<WG23>, saying<WG3004>, To<WG1519> what purpose<WG5101> is this<WG3778> waste<WG684>?


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> ointment<WG3464> might<WG1410> have been sold<WG4097> for much<WG4183>, and<WG2532> given<WG1325> to the poor<WG4434>.


btext:
When<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> understood<WG1097> it, he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Why<WG5101> trouble ye<WG2873><WG3930> the woman<WG1135>? for<WG1063> she hath wrought<WG2038> a good<WG2570> work<WG2041> upon<WG1519> me<WG1691>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye have<WG2192> the poor<WG4434> always<WG3842> with<WG3326> you<WG1438>; but<WG1161> me<WG1691> ye have<WG2192> not<WG3756> always<WG3842>.


btext:
For in that<WG1063> she<WG3778><WG846> hath poured<WG906> this<WG5124> ointment<WG3464> on<WG1909> my<WG3450> body<WG4983>, she did<WG4160> it for<WG4314> my<WG3165> burial<WG1779>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Wheresoever<WG3699><WG1437> this<WG5124> gospel<WG2098> shall be preached<WG2784> in<WG1722> the whole<WG3650> world<WG2889>, there shall also<WG2532> this, that<WG3739> this woman<WG3778><WG846> hath done<WG4160>, be told<WG2980> for<WG1519> a memorial<WG3422> of her<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> one<WG1520> of the twelve<WG1427>, called<WG3004> Judas<WG2455> Iscariot<WG2469>, went<WG4198> unto<WG4314> the chief priests<WG749>,


btext:
And said<WG2036> unto them, What<WG5101> will ye<WG2309> give<WG1325> me<WG3427>, and<WG2504> I will deliver<WG3860> him<WG846> unto you<WG5213>? And<WG1161> they covenanted<WG2476> with him<WG846> for thirty<WG5144> pieces of silver<WG694>.


btext:
And<WG2532> from<WG575> that time<WG5119> he sought<WG2212> opportunity<WG2120> to<WG2443> betray<WG3860> him<WG846>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the first<WG4413> day of the feast of unleavened bread<WG106> the disciples<WG3101> came<WG4334> to Jesus<WG2424>, saying<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Where<WG4226> wilt thou<WG2309> that we prepare<WG2090> for thee<WG4671> to eat<WG5315> the passover<WG3957>?


btext:
And<WG1161> he said<WG2036>, Go<WG5217> into<WG1519> the city<WG4172> to<WG4314> such a man<WG1170>, and<WG2532> say<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, The Master<WG1320> saith<WG3004>, My<WG3450> time<WG2540> is<WG2076> at hand<WG1451>; I will keep<WG4160> the passover<WG3957> at<WG4314> thy house<WG4571> with<WG3326> my<WG3450> disciples<WG3101>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the disciples<WG3101> did<WG4160> as<WG5613> Jesus<WG2424> had appointed<WG4929> them<WG846>; and<WG2532> they made ready<WG2090> the passover<WG3957>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when the even<WG3798> was come<WG1096>, he sat down<WG345> with<WG3326> the twelve<WG1427>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as they<WG846> did eat<WG2068>, he said<WG2036>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG3754> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> you<WG5216> shall betray<WG3860> me<WG3165>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they were exceeding<WG4970> sorrowful<WG3076>, and began<WG756> every one<WG1538> of them<WG846> to say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Lord<WG2962>, is<WG1510> it<WG3385> I<WG1473>?


btext:
And<WG1161> he answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, He that dippeth<WG1686> his hand<WG5495> with<WG3326> me<WG1700> in<WG1722> the dish<WG5165>, the same<WG3778> shall betray<WG3860> me<WG3165>.


btext:
<WG3303> The Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> goeth<WG5217> as<WG2531> it is written<WG1125> of<WG4012> him<WG846>: but<WG1161> woe<WG3759> unto that<WG1565> man<WG444> by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> is betrayed<WG3860>! it had been<WG2258> good<WG2570> for that<WG1565> man<WG846> if<WG1487> he<WG444> had<WG1080> not<WG3756> been born<WG1080>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> Judas<WG2455>, which<WG3588> betrayed<WG3860> him<WG846>, answered<WG611> and said<WG2036>, Master<WG4461>, is<WG1510> it<WG3385> I<WG1473>? He said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Thou<WG4771> hast said<WG2036>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as they<WG846> were eating<WG2068>, Jesus<WG2424> took<WG2983> bread<WG740>, and<WG2532> blessed<WG2127> it, and brake<WG2806> it, and<WG2532> gave<WG1325> it to the disciples<WG3101>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036>, Take<WG2983>, eat<WG5315>; this<WG5124> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> body<WG4983>. / blessed it: many Greek copies have gave thanks


btext:
And<WG2532> he took<WG2983> the cup<WG4221>, and<WG2532> gave thanks<WG2168>, and gave<WG1325> it to them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Drink ye<WG4095> all<WG3956> of<WG1537> it<WG846>;


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> blood<WG129> of the new<WG2537> testament<WG1242>, which<WG3588> is shed<WG1632> for<WG4012> many<WG4183> for<WG1519> the remission<WG859> of sins<WG266>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, I will<WG4095> not<WG3754><WG3364> drink<WG4095> henceforth<WG575><WG737> of<WG1537> this<WG5127> fruit<WG1081> of the vine<WG288>, until<WG2193> that<WG1565> day<WG2250> when<WG3752> I drink<WG4095> it<WG846> new<WG2537> with<WG3326> you<WG5216> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> Father's<WG3962> kingdom<WG932>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they had sung an hymn<WG5214>, they went out<WG1831> into<WG1519> the mount<WG3735> of Olives<WG1636>. / hymn: or, psalm


btext:
Then<WG5119> saith<WG3004> Jesus<WG2424> unto them<WG846>, All<WG3956> ye<WG5210> shall be offended<WG4624> because<WG1722> of me<WG1722><WG1698> this<WG5026> night<WG3571>: for<WG1063> it is written<WG1125>, I will smite<WG3960> the shepherd<WG4166>, and<WG2532> the sheep<WG4263> of the flock<WG4167> shall be scattered abroad<WG1287>.


btext:
But<WG1161> after<WG3326> I<WG3165> am risen again<WG1453>, I will go before<WG4254> you<WG5209> into<WG1519> Galilee<WG1056>.


btext:
Peter<WG4074> answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Though<WG1499> all<WG3956> men shall be offended<WG4624> because<WG1722> of thee<WG4671>, yet will I<WG1473> never<WG3763> be offended<WG4624>. / offended: or, though the faith of other men should be shaken and fail, yet mine will be firm and constant


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> said<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto thee<WG4671>, That<WG3754> this<WG1722><WG5026> night<WG3571>, before<WG4250> the cock<WG220> crow<WG5455>, thou shalt deny<WG533> me<WG3165> thrice<WG5151>.


btext:
Peter<WG4074> said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Though<WG2579> I<WG3165> should<WG1163> die<WG599> with<WG4862> thee<WG4671>, yet<WG3364> will I<WG533> not<WG3364> deny<WG533> thee<WG4571>. Likewise<WG3668> also<WG2532> said<WG2036> all<WG3956> the disciples<WG3101>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> cometh<WG2064> Jesus<WG2424> with<WG3326> them<WG846> unto<WG1519> a place<WG5564> called<WG3004> Gethsemane<WG1068>, and<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto the disciples<WG3101>, Sit ye<WG2523> here<WG847>, while<WG2193><WG3739> I go<WG565> and pray<WG4336> yonder<WG1563>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he took with him<WG3880> Peter<WG4074> and<WG2532> the two<WG1417> sons<WG5207> of Zebedee<WG2199>, and began<WG756> to be sorrowful<WG3076> and<WG2532> very heavy<WG85>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> saith he<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, My<WG3450> soul<WG5590> is<WG2076> exceeding sorrowful<WG4036>, even unto<WG2193> death<WG2288>: tarry ye<WG3306> here<WG5602>, and<WG2532> watch<WG1127> with<WG3326> me<WG1700>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he went<WG4281> a little<WG3397> further<WG4281>, and fell<WG4098> on<WG1909> his<WG846> face<WG4383>, and<WG2532> prayed<WG4336>, saying<WG3004>, O my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>, if<WG1487> it be<WG2076> possible<WG1415>, let<WG3928> this<WG5124> cup<WG4221> pass<WG3928> from<WG575> me<WG1700>: nevertheless<WG4133> not<WG3756> as<WG5613> I<WG1473> will<WG2309>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> thou<WG4771> wilt.


btext:
And<WG2532> he cometh<WG2064> unto<WG4314> the disciples<WG3101>, and<WG2532> findeth<WG2147> them<WG846> asleep<WG2518>, and<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto Peter<WG4074>, What<WG3779>, could ye<WG2480> not<WG3756> watch<WG1127> with<WG3326> me<WG1700> one<WG3391> hour<WG5610>?


btext:
Watch<WG1127> and<WG2532> pray<WG4336>, that<WG3363> ye enter<WG1525> not<WG3363> into<WG1519> temptation<WG3986>: the spirit<WG4151> indeed<WG3303> is willing<WG4289>, but<WG1161> the flesh<WG4561> is weak<WG772>.


btext:
He went away<WG565> again<WG3825> the<WG1537> second time<WG1208>, and prayed<WG4336>, saying<WG3004>, O my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>, if<WG1487> this<WG5124> cup<WG4221> may<WG1410> not<WG3756> pass away<WG3928> from<WG575> me<WG1700>, except<WG3362> I drink<WG4095> it<WG846>, thy<WG4675> will<WG2307> be done<WG1096>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he came<WG2064> and found<WG2147> them<WG846> asleep<WG2518> again<WG3825>: for<WG1063> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788> were<WG2258> heavy<WG916>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he left<WG863> them<WG846>, and went away<WG565> again<WG3825>, and prayed<WG4336><WG1537> the third time<WG5154>, saying<WG2036> the same<WG846> words<WG3056>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> cometh he<WG2064> to<WG4314> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, and<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Sleep on<WG2518> now<WG3063>, and<WG2532> take your rest<WG373>: behold<WG2400>, the hour<WG5610> is at hand<WG1448>, and<WG2532> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> is betrayed<WG3860> into<WG1519> the hands<WG5495> of sinners<WG268>.


btext:
Rise<WG1453>, let us be going<WG71>: behold<WG2400>, he is at hand<WG1448> that doth betray<WG3860> me<WG3165>.


btext:
And<WG2532> while<WG2089> he<WG846> yet<WG2089> spake<WG2980>, lo<WG2400>, Judas<WG2455>, one<WG1520> of the twelve<WG1427>, came<WG2064>, and<WG2532> with<WG3326> him<WG846> a great<WG4183> multitude<WG3793> with<WG3326> swords<WG3162> and<WG2532> staves<WG3586>, from<WG575> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245> of the people<WG2992>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> he that betrayed<WG3860> him<WG846> gave<WG1325> them<WG846> a sign<WG4592>, saying<WG3004>, Whomsoever<WG3739><WG302> I shall kiss<WG5368>, that same<WG846> is<WG2076> he<WG846>: hold<WG2902> him<WG846> fast<WG2902>.


btext:
And<WG2532> forthwith<WG2112> he came<WG4334> to Jesus<WG2424>, and said<WG2036>, Hail<WG5463>, master<WG4461>; and<WG2532> kissed<WG2705> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Friend<WG2083>, wherefore<WG1909><WG3739> art thou come<WG3918>? Then<WG5119> came they<WG4334>, and laid<WG1911> hands<WG5495> on<WG1909> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> took<WG2902> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, one<WG1520> of them which were with<WG3326> Jesus<WG2424> stretched out<WG1614> his hand<WG5495>, and drew<WG645> his<WG846> sword<WG3162>, and<WG2532> struck<WG3960> a servant<WG1401> of the high priest's<WG749>, and smote off<WG851> his<WG846> ear<WG5621>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said<WG3004> Jesus<WG2424> unto him<WG846>, Put up again<WG654> thy<WG4675> sword<WG3162> into<WG1519> his<WG846> place<WG5117>: for<WG1063> all they<WG3956> that take<WG2983> the sword<WG3162> shall perish<WG622> with<WG1722> the sword<WG3162>.


btext:
<WG2228> Thinkest thou<WG1380> that<WG3754> I cannot<WG3756><WG1410> now<WG737> pray<WG3870> to my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> he shall presently give<WG3936> me<WG3427> more<WG4119> than<WG2228> twelve<WG1427> legions<WG3003> of angels<WG32>?


btext:
But how<WG4459> then<WG3767> shall the scriptures<WG1124> be fulfilled<WG4137>, that<WG3754> thus<WG3779> it must<WG1163> be<WG1096>?


btext:
In<WG1722> that same<WG1565> hour<WG5610> said<WG2036> Jesus<WG2424> to the multitudes<WG3793>, Are ye come out<WG1831> as<WG5613> against<WG1909> a thief<WG3027> with<WG3326> swords<WG3162> and<WG2532> staves<WG3586> for to take<WG4815> me<WG3165>? I sat<WG2516> daily<WG2250><WG2596> with<WG4314> you<WG5209> teaching<WG1321> in<WG1722> the temple<WG2411>, and<WG2532> ye laid<WG2902> no<WG3756> hold<WG2902> on me<WG3165>.


btext:
But<WG1161> all<WG3650> this<WG5124> was done<WG1096>, that<WG2443> the scriptures<WG1124> of the prophets<WG4396> might be fulfilled<WG4137>. Then<WG5119> all<WG3956> the disciples<WG3101> forsook<WG863> him<WG846>, and fled<WG5343>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that had laid hold<WG2902> on Jesus<WG2424> led him away<WG520> to<WG4314> Caiaphas<WG2533> the high priest<WG749>, where<WG3699> the scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> the elders<WG4245> were assembled<WG4863>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Peter<WG4074> followed<WG190> him<WG846> afar off<WG575><WG3113> unto<WG2193> the high priest's<WG749> palace<WG833>, and<WG2532> went<WG1525> in<WG2080>, and sat<WG2521> with<WG3326> the servants<WG5257>, to see<WG1492> the end<WG5056>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the chief priests<WG749>, and<WG2532> elders<WG4245>, and<WG2532> all<WG3650> the council<WG4892>, sought<WG2212> false witness<WG5577> against<WG2596> Jesus<WG2424>, to<WG3704> put<WG2289> him<WG846> to death<WG2289>;


btext:
But<WG2532> found<WG2147> none<WG3756>: yea<WG2532>, though many<WG4183> false witnesses<WG5575> came<WG4334>, yet found they<WG2147> none<WG3756><WG1161>. At the last<WG5305> came<WG4334> two<WG1417> false witnesses<WG5575>,


btext:
And said<WG2036>, This<WG3778> fellow said<WG5346>, I am able<WG1410> to destroy<WG2647> the temple<WG3485> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> to build<WG3618> it<WG846> in<WG1223> three<WG5140> days<WG2250>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the high priest<WG749> arose<WG450>, and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Answerest thou<WG611> nothing<WG3762>? what<WG5101> is it which these<WG3778> witness against<WG2649> thee<WG4675>?


btext:
But<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> held his peace<WG4623>. And<WG2532> the high priest<WG749> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, I adjure<WG1844> thee<WG4571> by<WG2596> the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>, that<WG2443> thou tell<WG2036> us<WG2254> whether<WG1487> thou<WG4771> be<WG1488> the Christ<WG5547>, the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Thou<WG4771> hast said<WG2036>: nevertheless<WG4133> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213>, Hereafter<WG737><WG575> shall ye see<WG3700> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> sitting<WG2521> on<WG1537> the right hand<WG1188> of power<WG1411>, and<WG2532> coming<WG2064> in<WG1909> the clouds<WG3507> of heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the high priest<WG749> rent<WG1284> his<WG846> clothes<WG2440>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, He hath spoken blasphemy<WG987>; what<WG5101> further<WG2089> need<WG5532> have we<WG2192> of witnesses<WG3144>? behold<WG2396>, now<WG3568> ye have heard<WG191> his<WG846> blasphemy<WG988>.


btext:
What<WG5101> think<WG1380> ye<WG5213>? They answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036>, He is<WG2076> guilty<WG1777> of death<WG2288>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> did they spit<WG1716> in<WG1519> his<WG846> face<WG4383>, and<WG2532> buffeted<WG2852> him<WG846>; and<WG1161> others smote him with the palms of their hands<WG4474>, / the palms…: or, rods


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Prophesy<WG4395> unto us<WG2254>, thou Christ<WG5547>, Who<WG5101> is he<WG2076> that smote<WG3817> thee<WG4571>?


btext:
Now<WG1161> Peter<WG4074> sat<WG2521> without<WG1854> in<WG1722> the palace<WG833>: and<WG2532> a<WG3391> damsel<WG3814> came<WG4334> unto him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Thou<WG4771> also<WG2532> wast<WG2258> with<WG3326> Jesus<WG2424> of Galilee<WG1057>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he denied<WG720> before<WG1715> them all<WG3956>, saying<WG3004>, I know<WG1492> not<WG3756> what<WG5101> thou sayest<WG3004>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when he<WG846> was gone out<WG1831> into<WG1519> the porch<WG4440>, another<WG243> maid saw<WG1492> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004> unto them that were there<WG1563>, This<WG3778> fellow was<WG2258> also<WG2532> with<WG3326> Jesus<WG2424> of Nazareth<WG3480>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825> he denied<WG720> with<WG3326> an oath<WG3727><WG3754>, I do<WG1492> not<WG3756> know<WG1492> the man<WG444>.


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> a while<WG3397> came unto him they<WG4334> that stood by<WG2476>, and said<WG2036> to Peter<WG4074>, Surely<WG230> thou<WG4771> also<WG2532> art<WG1488> one of<WG1537> them<WG846>; for<WG1063><WG2532> thy<WG4675> speech<WG2981> bewrayeth<WG1212> thee<WG4571><WG4160>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> began he<WG756> to curse<WG2653> and<WG2532> to swear<WG3660>, saying,<WG3754> I know<WG1492> not<WG3756> the man<WG444>. And<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> the cock<WG220> crew<WG5455>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Peter<WG4074> remembered<WG3415> the word<WG4487> of Jesus<WG2424>, which<WG3588> said<WG2046> unto him<WG846>, Before<WG3754><WG4250> the cock<WG220> crow<WG5455>, thou shalt deny<WG533> me<WG3165> thrice<WG5151>. And<WG2532> he went out<WG1854>, and<WG1831> wept<WG2799> bitterly<WG4090>.


btext:
When<WG1161> the morning<WG4405> was come<WG1096>, all<WG3956> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245> of the people<WG2992> took<WG2983> counsel<WG4824> against<WG2596> Jesus<WG2424> to<WG5620> put<WG2289> him<WG846> to death<WG2289>:


btext:
And<WG2532> when they had bound<WG1210> him<WG846>, they led him away<WG520>, and<WG2532> delivered<WG3860> him<WG846> to Pontius<WG4194> Pilate<WG4091> the governor<WG2232>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> Judas<WG2455>, which<WG3588> had betrayed<WG3860> him<WG846>, when he saw<WG1492> that<WG3754> he was condemned<WG2632>, repented himself<WG3338>, and brought again<WG654> the thirty<WG5144> pieces of silver<WG694> to the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, I have sinned<WG264> in that I have betrayed<WG3860> the innocent<WG121> blood<WG129>. And<WG1161> they said<WG2036>, What<WG5101> is that to<WG4314> us<WG2248>? see<WG3700> thou<WG4771> to that.


btext:
And<WG2532> he cast down<WG4496> the pieces of silver<WG694> in<WG1722> the temple<WG3485>, and departed<WG402>, and<WG2532> went<WG565> and hanged himself<WG519>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the chief priests<WG749> took<WG2983> the silver pieces<WG694>, and said<WG2036>, It is<WG1832> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> for to put<WG906> them<WG846> into<WG1519> the treasury<WG2878>, because<WG1893> it is<WG2076> the price<WG5092> of blood<WG129>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they took<WG2983> counsel<WG4824>, and bought<WG59> with<WG1537> them<WG846> the potter's<WG2763> field<WG68>, to<WG1519> bury<WG5027> strangers<WG3581> in<WG5027>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> that<WG1565> field<WG68> was called<WG2564>, The field<WG68> of blood<WG129>, unto<WG2193> this day<WG4594>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> was fulfilled<WG4137> that which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG1223> Jeremy<WG2408> the prophet<WG4396>, saying<WG3004>, And<WG2532> they took<WG2983> the thirty<WG5144> pieces of silver<WG694>, the price<WG5092> of him that was valued<WG5091>, whom<WG3739> they of<WG575> the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474> did value<WG5091>; / whom…: or, whom they bought of the children of Israel


btext:
And<WG2532> gave<WG1325> them<WG846> for<WG1519> the potter's<WG2763> field<WG68>, as<WG2505> the Lord<WG2962> appointed<WG4929> me<WG3427>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> stood<WG2476> before<WG1715> the governor<WG2232>: and<WG2532> the governor<WG2232> asked<WG1905> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Art<WG1488> thou<WG4771> the King<WG935> of the Jews<WG2453>? And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG5346> unto him<WG846>, Thou<WG4771> sayest<WG3004>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG1722> he<WG846> was accused<WG2723> of<WG5259> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245>, he answered<WG611> nothing<WG3762>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said<WG3004> Pilate<WG4091> unto him<WG846>, Hearest thou<WG191> not<WG3756> how many things<WG4214> they witness against<WG2649> thee<WG4675>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he answered<WG3756><WG611> him<WG846> to<WG4314> never<WG3761> a<WG1520> word<WG4487>; insomuch<WG5620> that the governor<WG2232> marvelled<WG2296> greatly<WG3029>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> at<WG2596> that feast<WG1859> the governor<WG2232> was wont<WG1486> to release<WG630> unto the people<WG3793> a<WG1520> prisoner<WG1198>, whom<WG3739> they would<WG2309>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they had<WG2192> then<WG5119> a notable<WG1978> prisoner<WG1198>, called<WG3004> Barabbas<WG912>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> when they<WG846> were gathered together<WG4863>, Pilate<WG4091> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Whom<WG5101> will ye<WG2309> that I release<WG630> unto you<WG5213>? Barabbas<WG912>, or<WG2228> Jesus<WG2424> which<WG3588> is called<WG3004> Christ<WG5547>?


btext:
For<WG1063> he knew<WG1492> that<WG3754> for<WG1223> envy<WG5355> they had delivered<WG3860> him<WG846>.


btext:
When<WG1161> he<WG846> was set down<WG2521> on<WG1909> the judgment seat<WG968>, his<WG846> wife<WG1135> sent<WG649> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004><WG2532>, Have thou<WG4671> nothing<WG3367> to do with that<WG1565> just man<WG1342>: for<WG1063> I have suffered<WG3958> many things<WG4183> this day<WG4594> in<WG2596> a dream<WG3677> because<WG1223> of him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245> persuaded<WG3982> the multitude<WG3793> that<WG2443> they should ask<WG154> Barabbas<WG912>, and<WG1161> destroy<WG622> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
The governor<WG2232> answered<WG611> and<WG1161> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Whether<WG5101> of<WG575> the twain<WG1417> will ye<WG2309> that I release<WG630> unto you<WG5213><WG1161>? They said<WG2036>, Barabbas<WG912>.


btext:
Pilate<WG4091> saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, What<WG5101> shall I do<WG4160> then<WG3767> with Jesus<WG2424> which<WG3588> is called<WG3004> Christ<WG5547>? They all<WG3956> say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Let him be crucified<WG4717>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the governor<WG2232> said<WG5346>, Why<WG1063>, what<WG5101> evil<WG2556> hath he done<WG4160>? But<WG1161> they cried out<WG2896> the more<WG4057>, saying<WG3004>, Let him be crucified<WG4717>.


btext:
When<WG1161> Pilate<WG4091> saw<WG1492> that<WG3754> he could prevail<WG5623> nothing<WG3762>, but<WG235> that rather<WG3123> a tumult<WG2351> was made<WG1096>, he took<WG2983> water<WG5204>, and washed<WG633> his hands<WG5495> before<WG561> the multitude<WG3793>, saying<WG3004>, I am<WG1510> innocent<WG121> of<WG575> the blood<WG129> of this<WG5127> just person<WG1342>: see<WG3700> ye<WG5210> to it.


btext:
Then<WG2532> answered<WG611> all<WG3956> the people<WG2992>, and said<WG2036>, His<WG846> blood<WG129> be on<WG1909> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> on<WG1909> our<WG2257> children<WG5043>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> released he<WG630> Barabbas<WG912> unto them<WG846>: and<WG1161> when he had scourged<WG5417> Jesus<WG2424>, he delivered<WG3860> him to<WG2443> be crucified<WG4717>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> the soldiers<WG4757> of the governor<WG2232> took<WG3880> Jesus<WG2424> into<WG1519> the common hall<WG4232>, and gathered<WG4863> unto<WG1909> him<WG846> the whole<WG3650> band<WG4686> of soldiers. / common hall: or, governor's house


btext:
And<WG2532> they stripped<WG1562> him<WG846>, and put on<WG4060> him<WG846> a scarlet<WG2847> robe<WG5511>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they had platted<WG4120> a crown<WG4735> of<WG1537> thorns<WG173>, they put<WG2007> it upon<WG1909> his<WG846> head<WG2776>, and<WG2532> a reed<WG2563> in<WG1909> his<WG846> right hand<WG1188>: and<WG2532> they bowed the knee<WG1120> before<WG1715> him<WG846>, and mocked<WG1702> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Hail<WG5463>, King<WG935> of the Jews<WG2453>!


btext:
And<WG2532> they spit<WG1716> upon<WG1519> him<WG846>, and took<WG2983> the reed<WG2563>, and<WG2532> smote<WG5180> him<WG846> on<WG1519> the head<WG2776>.


btext:
And<WG2532> after<WG3753> that they had mocked<WG1702> him<WG846>, they took<WG1562> the robe<WG5511> off<WG1562> from him<WG846>, and<WG2532> put<WG1746> his own<WG846> raiment<WG2440> on<WG1746> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> led<WG520> him<WG846> away<WG520> to<WG1519> crucify<WG4717> him.


btext:
And<WG1161> as they came out<WG1831>, they found<WG2147> a man<WG444> of Cyrene<WG2956>, Simon<WG4613> by name<WG3686>: him<WG5126> they compelled<WG29> to<WG2443> bear<WG142> his<WG846> cross<WG4716>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they were come<WG2064> unto<WG1519> a place<WG5117> called<WG3004> Golgotha<WG1115>, that<WG3739> is<WG2076> to say<WG3004>, a place<WG5117> of a skull<WG2898>,


btext:
They gave<WG1325> him<WG846> vinegar<WG3690> to drink<WG4095> mingled<WG3396> with<WG3326> gall<WG5521>: and<WG2532> when he had tasted<WG1089> thereof, he would<WG2309> not<WG3756> drink<WG4095>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they crucified<WG4717> him<WG846>, and parted<WG1266> his<WG846> garments<WG2440>, casting<WG906> lots<WG2819>: that<WG2443> it might be fulfilled<WG4137> which<WG3588> was spoken<WG4483> by<WG5259> the prophet<WG4396>, They parted<WG1266> my<WG3450> garments<WG2440> among them<WG1438>, and<WG2532> upon<WG1909> my<WG3450> vesture<WG2441> did they cast<WG906> lots<WG2819>.


btext:
And<WG2532> set up<WG2007> over<WG1883> his<WG846> head<WG2776> his<WG846> accusation<WG156> written<WG1125>, THIS<WG3778> IS<WG2076> JESUS<WG2424> THE KING<WG935> OF THE JEWS<WG2453>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> were there two<WG1417> thieves<WG3027> crucified<WG4717> with<WG4862> him<WG846>, one<WG1520> on<WG1537> the right hand<WG1188>, and<WG2532> another<WG1520> on<WG1537> the left<WG2176>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that passed by<WG3899> reviled<WG987> him<WG846>, wagging<WG2795> their<WG846> heads<WG2776>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, Thou that destroyest<WG2647> the temple<WG3485>, and<WG2532> buildest<WG3618> it in<WG1722> three<WG5140> days<WG2250>, save<WG4982> thyself<WG4572>. If<WG1487> thou be<WG1488> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, come down<WG2597> from<WG575> the cross<WG4716>.


btext:
<WG1161> Likewise<WG3668> also<WG2532> the chief priests<WG749> mocking<WG1702> him, with<WG3326> the scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> elders<WG4245>, said<WG3004>,


btext:
He saved<WG4982> others<WG243>; himself<WG1438> he cannot<WG3756><WG1410> save<WG4982>. If<WG1487> he be<WG2076> the King<WG935> of Israel<WG2474>, let him<WG2597> now<WG3568> come down<WG2597> from<WG575> the cross<WG4716>, and<WG2532> we will believe<WG4100> him<WG846>.


btext:
He trusted<WG3982> in<WG1909> God<WG2316>; let him deliver<WG4506> him<WG846> now<WG3568>, if<WG1487> he will have<WG2309> him<WG846>: for<WG1063> he said<WG2036><WG3754>, I am<WG1510> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
<WG1161> The thieves<WG3027> also<WG2532>, which<WG3588> were crucified<WG4957> with him<WG846>, cast<WG3679> the same<WG846> in his<WG846> teeth<WG3679>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> from<WG575> the sixth<WG1623> hour<WG5610> there was<WG1096> darkness<WG4655> over<WG1909> all<WG3956> the land<WG1093> unto<WG2193> the ninth<WG1766> hour<WG5610>.


btext:
And<WG1161> about<WG4012> the ninth<WG1766> hour<WG5610> Jesus<WG2424> cried<WG310> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, saying<WG3004>, Eli<WG2241>, Eli<WG2241>, lama<WG2982> sabachthani<WG4518>? that<WG5123> is to say, My<WG3450> God<WG2316>, my<WG3450> God<WG2316>, why<WG2444> hast thou forsaken<WG1459> me<WG3165>?


btext:
<WG1161> Some of them<WG5100> that stood<WG2476> there<WG1563>, when they heard<WG191> that, said<WG3004><WG3754>, This<WG3778> man calleth for<WG5455> Elias<WG2243>.


btext:
And<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> them<WG846> ran<WG5143>, and<WG2532> took<WG2983> a spunge<WG4699>, and<WG5037> filled<WG4130> it with vinegar<WG3690>, and<WG2532> put it on<WG4060> a reed<WG2563>, and gave<WG4222> him<WG846> to drink<WG4222>.


btext:
The<WG1161> rest<WG3062> said<WG3004>, Let be<WG863>, let us see<WG1492> whether<WG1487> Elias<WG2243> will come<WG2064> to save<WG4982> him<WG846>.


btext:
<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424>, when he had cried<WG2896> again<WG3825> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, yielded up<WG863> the ghost<WG4151>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, the veil<WG2665> of the temple<WG3485> was rent<WG4977> in<WG1519> twain<WG1417> from<WG575> the top<WG509> to<WG2193> the bottom<WG2736>; and<WG2532> the earth<WG1093> did quake<WG4579>, and<WG2532> the rocks<WG4073> rent<WG4977>;


btext:
And<WG2532> the graves<WG3419> were opened<WG455>; and<WG2532> many<WG4183> bodies<WG4983> of the saints<WG40> which<WG3588> slept<WG2837> arose<WG1453>,


btext:
And<WG2532> came<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the graves<WG3419> after<WG3326> his<WG846> resurrection<WG1454>, and went<WG1525> into<WG1519> the holy<WG40> city<WG4172>, and<WG2532> appeared<WG1718> unto many<WG4183>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when the centurion<WG1543>, and<WG2532> they that were with<WG3326> him<WG846>, watching<WG5083> Jesus<WG2424>, saw<WG1492> the earthquake<WG4578>, and<WG2532> those things that were done<WG1096>, they feared<WG5399> greatly<WG4970>, saying<WG3004>, Truly<WG230> this<WG3778> was<WG2258> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG1161> many<WG4183> women<WG1135> were<WG2258> there<WG1563> beholding<WG2334> afar off<WG575><WG3113>, which<WG3748> followed<WG190> Jesus<WG2424> from<WG575> Galilee<WG1056>, ministering<WG1247> unto him<WG846>:


btext:
Among<WG1722> which<WG3739> was<WG2258> Mary<WG3137> Magdalene<WG3094>, and<WG2532> Mary<WG3137> the mother<WG3384> of James<WG2385> and<WG2532> Joses<WG2500>, and<WG2532> the mother<WG3384> of Zebedee's<WG2199> children<WG5207>.


btext:
When<WG1161> the even<WG3798> was come<WG1096>, there came<WG2064> a rich<WG4145> man<WG444> of<WG575> Arimathaea<WG707>, named<WG5122> Joseph<WG2501>, who<WG3739> also<WG2532> himself<WG846> was<WG3100> Jesus'<WG2424> disciple<WG3100>:


btext:
He<WG3778> went<WG4334> to Pilate<WG4091>, and begged<WG154> the body<WG4983> of Jesus<WG2424>. Then<WG5119> Pilate<WG4091> commanded<WG2753> the body<WG4983> to be delivered<WG591>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when Joseph<WG2501> had taken<WG2983> the body<WG4983>, he wrapped<WG1794> it<WG846> in a clean<WG2513> linen cloth<WG4616>,


btext:
And<WG2532> laid<WG5087> it<WG846> in<WG1722> his own<WG846> new<WG2537> tomb<WG3419>, which<WG3739> he had hewn out<WG2998> in<WG1722> the rock<WG4073>: and<WG2532> he rolled<WG4351> a great<WG3173> stone<WG3037> to the door<WG2374> of the sepulchre<WG3419>, and departed<WG565>.


btext:
And<WG1161> there<WG1563> was<WG2258> Mary<WG3137> Magdalene<WG3094>, and<WG2532> the other<WG243> Mary<WG3137>, sitting<WG2521> over against<WG561> the sepulchre<WG5028>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the next day<WG1887>, that<WG3748> followed<WG2076><WG3326> the day of the preparation<WG3904>, the chief priests<WG749> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330> came together<WG4863> unto<WG4314> Pilate<WG4091>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Sir<WG2962>, we remember<WG3415> that<WG3754> that<WG1565> deceiver<WG4108> said<WG2036>, while he was yet<WG2089> alive<WG2198>, After<WG3326> three<WG5140> days<WG2250> I will rise again<WG1453>.


btext:
Command<WG2753> therefore<WG3767> that the sepulchre<WG5028> be made sure<WG805> until<WG2193> the third<WG5154> day<WG2250>, lest<WG3379> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> come<WG2064> by night<WG3571>, and steal<WG2813> him<WG846> away<WG2813>, and<WG2532> say<WG2036> unto the people<WG2992>, He is risen<WG1453> from<WG575> the dead<WG3498>: so<WG2532> the last<WG2078> error<WG4106> shall be<WG2071> worse than<WG5501> the first<WG4413>.


btext:
<WG1161> Pilate<WG4091> said<WG5346> unto them<WG846>, Ye have<WG2192> a watch<WG2892>: go your way<WG5217>, make it as sure<WG805> as<WG5613> ye can<WG1492>.


btext:
So<WG1161> they went<WG4198>, and made<WG805> the sepulchre<WG5028> sure<WG805>, sealing<WG4972> the stone<WG3037>, and setting<WG3326> a watch<WG2892>.


btext:
In the end<WG1161><WG3796> of the sabbath<WG4521>, as it began to dawn<WG2020> toward<WG1519> the first<WG3391> day of the week<WG4521>, came<WG2064> Mary<WG3137> Magdalene<WG3094> and<WG2532> the other<WG243> Mary<WG3137> to see<WG2334> the sepulchre<WG5028>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, there was<WG1096> a great<WG3173> earthquake<WG4578>: for<WG1063> the angel<WG32> of the Lord<WG2962> descended<WG2597> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>, and came<WG4334> and rolled back<WG617> the stone<WG3037> from<WG575> the door<WG2374>, and<WG2532> sat<WG2521> upon<WG1883> it<WG846>. / was: or, had been


btext:
<WG1161> His<WG846> countenance<WG2397> was<WG2258> like<WG5613> lightning<WG796>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> raiment<WG1742> white<WG3022> as<WG5616> snow<WG5510>:


btext:
And<WG1161> for<WG575> fear<WG5401> of him<WG846> the keepers<WG5083> did shake<WG4579>, and<WG2532> became<WG1096> as<WG5616> dead<WG3498> men.


btext:
And<WG1161> the angel<WG32> answered<WG611> and said<WG2036> unto the women<WG1135>, Fear<WG5399> not<WG3361> ye<WG5210>: for<WG1063> I know<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye seek<WG2212> Jesus<WG2424>, which<WG3588> was crucified<WG4717>.


btext:
He is<WG2076> not<WG3756> here<WG5602>: for<WG1063> he is risen<WG1453>, as<WG2531> he said<WG2036>. Come<WG1205>, see<WG1492> the place<WG5117> where<WG3699> the Lord<WG2962> lay<WG2749>.


btext:
And<WG2532> go<WG4198> quickly<WG5035>, and tell<WG2036> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> that<WG3754> he is risen<WG1453> from<WG575> the dead<WG3498>; and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, he goeth before<WG4254> you<WG5209> into<WG1519> Galilee<WG1056>; there<WG1563> shall ye see<WG3700> him<WG846>: lo<WG2400>, I have told<WG2036> you<WG5213>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they departed<WG1831> quickly<WG5035> from<WG575> the sepulchre<WG3419> with<WG3326> fear<WG5401> and<WG2532> great<WG3173> joy<WG5479>; and did run<WG5143> to bring<WG518> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> word<WG518>.


btext:
And<WG1161> as<WG5613> they went<WG4198> to tell<WG518> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101><WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, Jesus<WG2424> met<WG528> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, All hail<WG5463>. And<WG1161> they came<WG4334> and held<WG2902> him<WG846> by the feet<WG4228>, and<WG2532> worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said<WG3004> Jesus<WG2424> unto them<WG846>, Be<WG5399> not<WG3361> afraid<WG5399>: go<WG565> tell<WG518> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80> that<WG2443> they go<WG5217> into<WG1519> Galilee<WG1056>, and there<WG2546> shall they see<WG3700> me<WG3165>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when they<WG846> were going<WG4198>, behold<WG2400>, some<WG5100> of the watch<WG2892> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the city<WG4172>, and shewed<WG518> unto the chief priests<WG749> all the things<WG537> that were done<WG1096>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they were assembled<WG4863> with<WG3326> the elders<WG4245>, and<WG5037> had taken<WG2983> counsel<WG4824>, they gave<WG1325> large<WG2425> money<WG694> unto the soldiers<WG4757>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Say ye<WG2036><WG3754>, His<WG846> disciples<WG3101> came<WG2064> by night<WG3571>, and stole<WG2813> him<WG846> away while we<WG2257> slept<WG2837>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> this<WG5124> come<WG191> to<WG1909> the governor's<WG2232> ears<WG191>, we<WG2249> will persuade<WG3982> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> secure<WG275><WG4160> you<WG5209>.


btext:
So<WG1161> they took<WG2983> the money<WG694>, and did<WG4160> as<WG5613> they were taught<WG1321>: and<WG2532> this<WG3778> saying<WG3056> is commonly reported<WG1310> among<WG3844> the Jews<WG2453> until<WG3360> this day<WG4594>.


btext:
Then<WG1161> the eleven<WG1733> disciples<WG3101> went away<WG4198> into<WG1519> Galilee<WG1056>, into<WG1519> a mountain<WG3735> where<WG3757> Jesus<WG2424> had appointed<WG5021> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they saw<WG1492> him<WG846>, they worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>: but<WG1161> some doubted<WG1365>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> came<WG4334> and spake<WG2980> unto them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, All<WG3956> power<WG1849> is given<WG1325> unto me<WG3427> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> and<WG2532> in<WG1909> earth<WG1093>.


btext:
Go ye<WG4198> therefore<WG3767>, and teach<WG3100> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484>, baptizing<WG907> them<WG846> in<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> of the Son<WG5207>, and<WG2532> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>: / teach…: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations


btext:
Teaching<WG1321> them<WG846> to observe<WG5083> all things<WG3956> whatsoever<WG3745> I have commanded<WG1781> you<WG5213>: and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510> with<WG3326> you<WG5216> alway<WG3956><WG2250>, even unto<WG2193> the end<WG4930> of the world<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
The beginning<WG746> of the gospel<WG2098> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>;


btext:
As<WG5613> it is written<WG1125> in<WG1722> the prophets<WG4396>, Behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> send<WG649> my<WG3450> messenger<WG32> before<WG4253> thy<WG4675> face<WG4383>, which<WG3739> shall prepare<WG2680> thy<WG4675> way<WG3598> before<WG1715> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
The voice<WG5456> of one crying<WG994> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048>, Prepare ye<WG2090> the way<WG3598> of the Lord<WG2962>, make<WG4160> his<WG846> paths<WG5147> straight<WG2117>.


btext:
John<WG2491> did<WG1096> baptize<WG907> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048>, and<WG2532> preach<WG2784> the baptism<WG908> of repentance<WG3341> for<WG1519> the remission<WG859> of sins<WG266>. / for: or, unto


btext:
And<WG2532> there went out<WG1607> unto<WG4314> him<WG846> all<WG3956> the land<WG5561> of Judaea<WG2449>, and<WG2532> they of Jerusalem<WG2415>, and<WG2532> were<WG907> all<WG3956> baptized<WG907> of<WG5259> him<WG846> in<WG1722> the river<WG4215> of Jordan<WG2446>, confessing<WG1843> their<WG846> sins<WG266>.


btext:
And<WG1161> John<WG2491> was<WG2258> clothed<WG1746> with camel's<WG2574> hair<WG2359>, and<WG2532> with a girdle<WG2223> of a skin<WG1193> about<WG4012> his<WG846> loins<WG3751>; and<WG2532> he did eat<WG2068> locusts<WG200> and<WG2532> wild<WG66> honey<WG3192>;


btext:
And<WG2532> preached<WG2784>, saying<WG3004>, There cometh<WG2064> one mightier than<WG2478> I<WG3450> after<WG3694> me<WG3450>, the latchet<WG2438> of whose<WG3739> shoes<WG846><WG5266> I am<WG1510> not<WG3756> worthy<WG2425> to stoop down<WG2955> and unloose<WG3089>.


btext:
I<WG1473> indeed<WG3303> have baptized<WG907> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> water<WG5204>: but<WG1161> he<WG846> shall baptize<WG907> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096> in<WG1722> those<WG1565> days<WG2250>, that Jesus<WG2424> came<WG2064> from<WG575> Nazareth<WG3478> of Galilee<WG1056>, and<WG2532> was baptized<WG907> of<WG5259> John<WG2491> in<WG1519> Jordan<WG2446>.


btext:
And<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> coming up<WG305> out of<WG575> the water<WG5204>, he saw<WG1492> the heavens<WG3772> opened<WG4977>, and<WG2532> the Spirit<WG4151> like<WG5616> a dove<WG4058> descending<WG2597> upon<WG1909> him<WG846>: / opened: or, cloven, or, rent


btext:
And<WG2532> there came<WG1096> a voice<WG5456> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>, saying, Thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> Son<WG5207>, in<WG1722> whom<WG3739> I am well pleased<WG2106>.


btext:
And<WG2532> immediately<WG2117> the Spirit<WG4151> driveth<WG1544> him<WG846> into<WG1519> the wilderness<WG2048>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he was<WG2258> there<WG1563> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048> forty<WG5062> days<WG2250>, tempted<WG3985> of<WG5259> Satan<WG4567>; and<WG2532> was<WG2258> with<WG3326> the wild beasts<WG2342>; and<WG2532> the angels<WG32> ministered<WG1247> unto him<WG846>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> after<WG3326> that John<WG2491> was put in prison<WG3860>, Jesus<WG2424> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> Galilee<WG1056>, preaching<WG2784> the gospel<WG2098> of the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saying<WG3004><WG3754>, The time<WG2540> is fulfilled<WG4137>, and<WG2532> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316> is at hand<WG1448>: repent ye<WG3340>, and<WG2532> believe<WG4100><WG1722> the gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> as he walked<WG4043> by<WG3844> the sea<WG2281> of Galilee<WG1056>, he saw<WG1492> Simon<WG4613> and<WG2532> Andrew<WG406> his<WG846> brother<WG80> casting<WG906> a net<WG293> into<WG1722> the sea<WG2281>: for<WG1063> they were<WG2258> fishers<WG231>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Come ye<WG1205> after<WG3694> me<WG3450>, and<WG2532> I will make<WG4160> you<WG5209> to become<WG1096> fishers<WG231> of men<WG444>.


btext:
And<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> they forsook<WG863> their<WG846> nets<WG1350>, and followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had gone<WG4260> a little<WG3641> further<WG4260> thence<WG1564>, he saw<WG1492> James<WG2385> the son<WG3588> of Zebedee<WG2199>, and<WG2532> John<WG2491> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, who<WG846> also<WG2532> were in<WG1722> the ship<WG4143> mending<WG2675> their nets<WG1350>.


btext:
And<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> he called<WG2564> them<WG846>: and<WG2532> they left<WG863> their<WG846> father<WG3962> Zebedee<WG2199> in<WG1722> the ship<WG4143> with<WG3326> the hired servants<WG3411>, and went<WG565> after<WG3694> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they went<WG1531> into<WG1519> Capernaum<WG2584>; and<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> on the sabbath day<WG4521> he entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the synagogue<WG4864>, and taught<WG1321>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they were astonished<WG1605> at<WG1909> his<WG846> doctrine<WG1322>: for<WG1063> he taught<WG1321><WG2258> them<WG846> as<WG5613> one that had<WG2192> authority<WG1849>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> as<WG5613> the scribes<WG1122>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there was<WG2258> in<WG1722> their<WG846> synagogue<WG4864> a man<WG444> with<WG1722> an unclean<WG169> spirit<WG4151>; and<WG2532> he cried out<WG349>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Let us alone<WG1436>; what<WG5101> have we<WG2254> to do<WG2532> with thee<WG4671>, thou Jesus<WG2424> of Nazareth<WG3479>? art thou come<WG2064> to destroy<WG622> us<WG2248>? I know<WG1492> thee<WG4571> who<WG5101> thou art<WG1488>, the Holy One<WG40> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> rebuked<WG2008> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Hold thy peace<WG5392>, and<WG2532> come<WG1831> out of<WG1537> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the unclean<WG169> spirit<WG4151> had torn<WG4682> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> cried<WG2896> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, he came<WG1831> out of<WG1537> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they were<WG2284> all<WG3956> amazed<WG2284>, insomuch that<WG5620> they questioned<WG4802> among<WG4314> themselves<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, What thing<WG5101> is<WG2076> this<WG3778>? what<WG5101> new<WG2537> doctrine<WG1322> is this<WG5124>? for<WG3754> with<WG2596> authority<WG1849> commandeth<WG2004> he even<WG2532> the unclean<WG169> spirits<WG4151>, and<WG2532> they do obey<WG5219> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> immediately<WG2117> his<WG846> fame<WG189> spread abroad<WG1831> throughout<WG1519> all<WG3650> the region round about<WG4066> Galilee<WG1056>.


btext:
And<WG2532> forthwith<WG2112>, when they were come<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the synagogue<WG4864>, they entered<WG2064> into<WG1519> the house<WG3614> of Simon<WG4613> and<WG2532> Andrew<WG406>, with<WG3326> James<WG2385> and<WG2532> John<WG2491>.


btext:
But<WG1161> Simon's<WG4613> wife's mother<WG3994> lay<WG2621> sick of a fever<WG4445>, and<WG2532> anon<WG2112> they tell<WG3004> him<WG846> of<WG4012> her<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he came<WG4334> and took<WG2902> her<WG846> by the hand<WG5495>, and lifted<WG1453> her<WG846> up<WG1453>; and<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> the fever<WG4446> left<WG863> her<WG846>, and<WG2532> she ministered<WG1247> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> at<WG1096> even<WG3798>, when<WG3753> the sun<WG2246> did set<WG1416>, they brought<WG5342> unto<WG4314> him<WG846> all<WG3956> that were<WG2192> diseased<WG2560>, and<WG2532> them that were possessed with devils<WG1139>.


btext:
And<WG2532> all<WG3650> the city<WG4172> was<WG2258> gathered together<WG1996> at<WG4314> the door<WG2374>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he healed<WG2323> many<WG4183> that were<WG2192> sick<WG2560> of divers<WG4164> diseases<WG3554>, and<WG2532> cast out<WG1544> many<WG4183> devils<WG1140>; and<WG2532> suffered<WG863> not<WG3756> the devils<WG1140> to speak<WG2980>, because<WG3754> they knew<WG1492> him<WG846>. / to speak…: or, to say that they knew him


btext:
And<WG2532> in the morning<WG4404>, rising up<WG450> a great while<WG3029> before day<WG1773>, he went out<WG1831>, and<WG2532> departed<WG565> into<WG1519> a solitary<WG2048> place<WG5117>, and there<WG2546> prayed<WG4336>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Simon<WG4613> and<WG2532> they that were with<WG3326> him<WG846> followed after<WG2614> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they had found<WG2147> him<WG846>, they said<WG3004> unto him<WG846><WG3754>, All<WG3956> men seek<WG2212> for thee<WG4571>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Let us go<WG71> into<WG1519> the next<WG2192> towns<WG2969>, that<WG2443> I may preach<WG2784> there also<WG2546>: for<WG1063> therefore<WG1519><WG5124> came I forth<WG1831>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he preached<WG2784><WG2258> in<WG1722> their<WG846> synagogues<WG4864> throughout<WG1519> all<WG3650> Galilee<WG1056>, and<WG2532> cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there came<WG2064> a leper<WG3015> to<WG4314> him<WG846>, beseeching<WG3870> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> kneeling down<WG1120> to him<WG846>, and<WG2532> saying<WG3004> unto him<WG846><WG3754>, If<WG1437> thou wilt<WG2309>, thou canst<WG1410> make<WG2511> me<WG3165> clean<WG2511>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424>, moved with compassion<WG4697>, put forth<WG1614> his hand<WG5495>, and touched<WG680> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, I will<WG2309>; be thou clean<WG2511>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as soon as he<WG846> had spoken<WG2036>, immediately<WG2112> the leprosy<WG3014> departed<WG565> from<WG575> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he was cleansed<WG2511>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he straitly charged<WG1690> him<WG846>, and forthwith<WG2112> sent<WG1544> him<WG846> away<WG1544>;


btext:
And<WG2532> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, See<WG3708> thou say<WG2036> nothing<WG3367> to any man<WG3367>: but<WG235> go thy way<WG5217>, shew<WG1166> thyself<WG4572> to the priest<WG2409>, and<WG2532> offer<WG4374> for<WG4012> thy<WG4675> cleansing<WG2512> those things<WG3739> which Moses<WG3475> commanded<WG4367>, for<WG1519> a testimony<WG3142> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he went out<WG1831>, and began<WG756> to publish<WG2784> it much<WG4183>, and<WG2532> to blaze abroad<WG1310> the matter<WG3056>, insomuch that<WG5620> Jesus<WG846> could<WG1410> no more<WG3371> openly<WG5320> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> the city<WG4172>, but<WG235> was<WG2258> without<WG1854> in<WG1722> desert<WG2048> places<WG5117>: and<WG2532> they came<WG2064> to<WG4314> him<WG846> from every quarter<WG3836>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825> he entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> Capernaum<WG2584> after<WG1223> some days<WG2250>; and<WG2532> it was noised<WG191> that<WG3754> he was<WG2076> in<WG1519> the house<WG3624>.


btext:
And<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> many<WG4183> were gathered together<WG4863>, insomuch that<WG5620> there was<WG5562> no<WG3371> room to receive<WG5562> them, no, not so much<WG3366> as about<WG4314> the door<WG2374>: and<WG2532> he preached<WG2980> the word<WG3056> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, bringing<WG5342> one sick of the palsy<WG3885>, which was borne<WG142> of<WG5259> four<WG5064>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they could<WG1410> not<WG3361> come nigh<WG4331> unto him<WG846> for<WG1223> the press<WG3793>, they uncovered<WG648> the roof<WG4721> where<WG3699> he was<WG2258>: and<WG2532> when they had broken it up<WG1846>, they let down<WG5465> the bed<WG2895> wherein<WG1909><WG3739> the sick of the palsy<WG3885> lay<WG2621>.


btext:
When<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> saw<WG1492> their<WG846> faith<WG4102>, he said<WG3004> unto the sick of the palsy<WG3885>, Son<WG5043>, thy<WG4675> sins<WG266> be forgiven<WG863> thee<WG4671>.


btext:
But<WG1161> there were<WG2258> certain<WG5100> of the scribes<WG1122> sitting<WG2521> there<WG1563>, and<WG2532> reasoning<WG1260> in<WG1722> their<WG846> hearts<WG2588>,


btext:
Why<WG5101> doth<WG2980> this<WG3778> man thus<WG3779> speak<WG2980> blasphemies<WG988>? who<WG5101> can<WG1410> forgive<WG863> sins<WG266> but<WG1508> God<WG2316> only<WG1520>?


btext:
And<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> when Jesus<WG2424> perceived<WG1921> in his<WG846> spirit<WG4151> that<WG3754> they so<WG3779> reasoned<WG1260> within<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>, he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Why<WG5101> reason ye<WG1260> these things<WG5023> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>?


btext:
Whether<WG5101> is it<WG2076> easier<WG2123> to say<WG2036> to the sick of the palsy<WG3885>, Thy sins<WG266> be forgiven<WG863> thee<WG4671>; or<WG2228> to say<WG2036>, Arise<WG1453>, and<WG2532> take up<WG142> thy<WG4675> bed<WG2895>, and<WG2532> walk<WG4043>?


btext:
But<WG1161> that<WG2443> ye may know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> hath<WG2192> power<WG1849> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093> to forgive<WG863> sins<WG266>, (he saith<WG3004> to the sick of the palsy<WG3885>,)


btext:
I say<WG3004> unto thee<WG4671>, Arise<WG1453>, and<WG2532> take up<WG142> thy<WG4675> bed<WG2895>, and<WG2532> go thy way<WG5217> into<WG1519> thine<WG4675> house<WG3624>.


btext:
And<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> he arose<WG1453>, took up<WG142> the bed<WG2895>, and<WG2532> went forth<WG1831> before<WG1726> them all<WG3956>; insomuch that<WG5620> they were<WG1839> all<WG3956> amazed<WG1839>, and<WG2532> glorified<WG1392> God<WG2316>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, We<WG1492> never<WG3763> saw<WG1492> it on this fashion<WG3779>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he went forth<WG1831> again<WG3825> by<WG3844> the sea side<WG2281>; and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the multitude<WG3793> resorted<WG2064> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he taught<WG1321> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as he passed by<WG3855>, he saw<WG1492> Levi<WG3018> the son of Alphaeus<WG256> sitting<WG2521> at<WG1909> the receipt of custom<WG5058>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Follow<WG190> me<WG3427>. And<WG2532> he arose<WG450> and followed<WG190> him<WG846>. / at the…: or, at the place where the custom was received


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, that<WG1722>, as Jesus<WG846> sat at meat<WG2621> in<WG1722> his<WG846> house<WG3614>, many<WG4183> publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> sinners<WG268> sat<WG4873> also<WG2532> together with<WG4873> Jesus<WG2424> and<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>: for<WG1063> there were<WG2258> many<WG4183>, and<WG2532> they followed<WG190> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when the scribes<WG1122> and<WG2532> Pharisees<WG5330> saw<WG1492> him<WG846> eat<WG2068> with<WG3326> publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> sinners<WG268>, they said<WG3004> unto his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, How<WG5101> is it that<WG3754> he eateth<WG2068> and<WG2532> drinketh<WG4095> with<WG3326> publicans<WG5057> and<WG2532> sinners<WG268>?


btext:
When<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> heard<WG191> it, he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, They that are whole<WG2480> have<WG2192> no<WG3756> need<WG5532> of the physician<WG2395>, but<WG235> they that are<WG2192> sick<WG2560>: I came<WG2064> not<WG3756> to call<WG2564> the righteous<WG1342>, but<WG235> sinners<WG268> to<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the disciples<WG3101> of John<WG2491> and<WG2532> of the Pharisees<WG5330> used<WG2258> to fast<WG3522>: and<WG2532> they come<WG2064> and<WG2532> say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Why do<WG1302><WG3522> the disciples<WG3101> of John<WG2491> and<WG2532> of the Pharisees<WG5330> fast<WG3522>, but<WG1161> thy<WG4674> disciples<WG3101> fast<WG3522> not<WG3756>?


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> said<WG2036> unto them<WG846><WG3361>, Can<WG1410> the children<WG5207> of the bridechamber<WG3567> fast<WG3522>, while<WG1722><WG3739> the bridegroom<WG3566> is<WG2076> with<WG3326> them<WG846>? as long as<WG3745><WG5550> they have<WG2192> the bridegroom<WG3566> with<WG3326> them<WG1438>, they cannot<WG3756><WG1410> fast<WG3522>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the days<WG2250> will come<WG2064>, when<WG3752> the bridegroom<WG3566> shall be taken away<WG522> from<WG575> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall they fast<WG3522> in<WG1722> those<WG1565> days<WG2250>.


btext:
No man<WG3762> also<WG2532> seweth<WG1976> a piece<WG1915> of new<WG46> cloth<WG4470> on<WG1909> an old<WG3820> garment<WG2440>: else<WG1490> the new piece<WG2537> that filled it up<WG4138> taketh away<WG142> from<WG846> the old<WG3820>, and<WG2532> the rent<WG4978> is made<WG1096> worse<WG5501>. / new cloth: or, raw, or, unwrought cloth


btext:
And<WG2532> no man<WG3762> putteth<WG906> new<WG3501> wine<WG3631> into<WG1519> old<WG3820> bottles<WG779>: else<WG1490> the new<WG3501> wine<WG3631> doth burst<WG4486> the bottles<WG779>, and<WG2532> the wine<WG3631> is spilled<WG1632>, and<WG2532> the bottles<WG779> will be marred<WG622>: but<WG235> new<WG3501> wine<WG3631> must be put<WG992> into<WG1519> new<WG2537> bottles<WG779>. / bottles: or, sacks of skin


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, that he<WG846> went<WG3899> through<WG1223> the corn fields<WG4702> on<WG1722> the sabbath day<WG4521>; and<WG2532> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> began<WG756>, as they went<WG3598><WG4160>, to pluck<WG5089> the ears of corn<WG4719>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the Pharisees<WG5330> said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Behold<WG2396>, why<WG5101> do they<WG4160> on<WG1722> the sabbath day<WG4521> that which<WG3739> is<WG1832> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he<WG846> said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Have ye never<WG3763> read<WG314> what<WG5101> David<WG1138> did<WG4160>, when<WG3753> he had<WG2192> need<WG5532>, and<WG2532> was an hungred<WG3983>, he<WG846>, and<WG2532> they that were with<WG3326> him<WG846>?


btext:
How<WG4459> he went<WG1525> into<WG1519> the house<WG3624> of God<WG2316> in the days<WG1909> of Abiathar<WG8> the high priest<WG749>, and<WG2532> did eat<WG5315> the shewbread<WG740><WG4286>, which<WG3739> is<WG1832> not<WG3756> lawful<WG1832> to eat<WG5315> but for<WG1508> the priests<WG2409>, and<WG2532> gave<WG1325> also<WG2532> to them which were<WG5607> with<WG4862> him<WG846>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, The sabbath<WG4521> was made<WG1096> for<WG1223> man<WG444>, and not<WG3756> man<WG444> for<WG1223> the sabbath<WG4521>:


btext:
Therefore<WG5620> the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444> is<WG2076> Lord<WG2962> also<WG2532> of the sabbath<WG4521>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he entered<WG1525> again<WG3825> into<WG1519> the synagogue<WG4864>; and<WG2532> there was<WG2258> a man<WG444> there<WG1563> which had<WG2192> a withered<WG3583> hand<WG5495>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they watched<WG3906> him<WG846>, whether<WG1487> he would heal<WG2323> him<WG846> on the sabbath day<WG4521>; that<WG2443> they might accuse<WG2723> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto the man<WG444> which had<WG2192> the withered<WG3583> hand<WG5495>, Stand<WG1453> forth<WG1519><WG3319>. / Stand forth: Gr. Arise, stand forth in the midst


btext:
And<WG2532> he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Is it lawful<WG1832> to do good<WG15> on the sabbath days<WG4521>, or<WG2228> to do evil<WG2554>? to save<WG4982> life<WG5590>, or<WG2228> to kill<WG615>? But<WG1161> they held their peace<WG4623>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he had looked round about<WG4017> on them<WG846> with<WG3326> anger<WG3709>, being grieved<WG4818> for<WG1909> the hardness<WG4457> of their<WG846> hearts<WG2588>, he saith<WG3004> unto the man<WG444>, Stretch forth<WG1614> thine<WG4675> hand<WG5495>. And<WG2532> he stretched it out<WG1614>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> hand<WG5495> was restored<WG600> whole<WG5199> as<WG5613> the other<WG243>. / hardness: or, blindness


btext:
And<WG2532> the Pharisees<WG5330> went forth<WG1831>, and straightway<WG2112> took<WG4160> counsel<WG4824> with<WG3326> the Herodians<WG2265> against<WG2596> him<WG846>, how<WG3704> they might destroy<WG622> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> withdrew himself<WG402> with<WG3326> his<WG846> disciples<WG3101> to<WG4314> the sea<WG2281>: and<WG2532> a great<WG4183> multitude<WG4128> from<WG575> Galilee<WG1056> followed<WG190> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> from<WG575> Judaea<WG2449>,


btext:
And<WG2532> from<WG575> Jerusalem<WG2414>, and<WG2532> from<WG575> Idumaea<WG2401>, and<WG2532> from beyond<WG4008> Jordan<WG2446>; and<WG2532> they about<WG4012> Tyre<WG5184> and<WG2532> Sidon<WG4605>, a great<WG4183> multitude<WG4128>, when they had heard<WG191> what great things<WG3745> he did<WG4160>, came<WG2064> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he spake<WG2036> to his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>, that<WG2443> a small ship<WG4142> should wait on<WG4342> him<WG846> because<WG1223> of the multitude<WG3793>, lest<WG3363> they should throng<WG2346> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he had healed<WG2323> many<WG4183>; insomuch that<WG5620> they pressed upon<WG1968> him<WG846> for to<WG2443> touch<WG680> him<WG846>, as many as<WG3745> had<WG2192> plagues<WG3148>. / pressed: or, rushed


btext:
And<WG2532> unclean<WG169> spirits<WG4151>, when<WG3752> they saw<WG2334> him<WG846>, fell down before<WG4363> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> cried<WG2896>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, Thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he straitly<WG4183> charged<WG2008> them<WG846> that<WG3363> they should<WG4160> not<WG3363> make<WG4160> him<WG846> known<WG5318>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he goeth up<WG305> into<WG1519> a mountain<WG3735>, and<WG2532> calleth<WG4341> unto him whom<WG3739> he<WG846> would<WG2309>: and<WG2532> they came<WG565> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he ordained<WG4160> twelve<WG1427>, that<WG2443> they should be<WG5600> with<WG3326> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> that<WG2443> he might send<WG649> them<WG846> forth<WG649> to preach<WG2784>,


btext:
And<WG2532> to have<WG2192> power<WG1849> to heal<WG2323> sicknesses<WG3554>, and<WG2532> to cast out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>:


btext:
And<WG2532> James<WG2385> the son<WG3588> of Zebedee<WG2199>, and<WG2532> John<WG2491> the brother<WG80> of James<WG2385>; and<WG2532> he surnamed<WG2007><WG3686> them<WG846> Boanerges<WG993>, which is<WG3603>, The sons<WG5207> of thunder<WG1027>:


btext:
And<WG2532> Andrew<WG406>, and<WG2532> Philip<WG5376>, and<WG2532> Bartholomew<WG918>, and<WG2532> Matthew<WG3156>, and<WG2532> Thomas<WG2381>, and<WG2532> James<WG2385> the son<WG3588> of Alphaeus<WG256>, and<WG2532> Thaddaeus<WG2280>, and<WG2532> Simon<WG4613> the Canaanite<WG2581>,


btext:
And<WG2532> Judas<WG2455> Iscariot<WG2469>, which<WG3739> also<WG2532> betrayed<WG3860> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> they went<WG2064> into<WG1519> an house<WG3624>. / into…: or, home


btext:
And<WG2532> the multitude<WG3793> cometh together<WG4905> again<WG3825>, so that<WG5620> they<WG846> could<WG1410> not<WG3361> so much as<WG3383> eat<WG5315> bread<WG740>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when his<WG846> friends<WG3844> heard<WG191> of it, they went out<WG1831> to lay hold<WG2902> on him<WG846>: for<WG1063> they said<WG3004><WG3754>, He is beside himself<WG1839>. / friends: or, kinsmen


btext:
And<WG2532> the scribes<WG1122> which<WG3588> came down<WG2597> from<WG575> Jerusalem<WG2414> said<WG3004><WG3754>, He hath<WG2192> Beelzebub<WG954><WG3754>, and<WG2532> by<WG1722> the prince<WG758> of the devils<WG1140> casteth he out<WG1544> devils<WG1140>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he called<WG4341> them<WG846> unto him, and said<WG3004> unto them<WG846> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>, How<WG4459> can<WG1410> Satan<WG4567> cast out<WG1544> Satan<WG4567>?


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> a kingdom<WG932> be divided<WG3307> against<WG1909> itself<WG1438>, that<WG1565> kingdom<WG932> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> stand<WG2476>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> a house<WG3614> be divided<WG3307> against<WG1909> itself<WG1438>, that<WG1565> house<WG3614> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> stand<WG2476>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> Satan<WG4567> rise up<WG450> against<WG1909> himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> be divided<WG3307>, he cannot<WG3756><WG1410> stand<WG2476>, but<WG235> hath<WG2192> an end<WG5056>.


btext:
No man<WG3762> can<WG3756><WG1410> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> a strong man's<WG2478> house<WG3614>, and spoil<WG1283> his<WG846> goods<WG4632>, except<WG3362> he will<WG1210> first<WG4412> bind<WG1210> the strong man<WG2478>; and<WG2532> then<WG5119> he will spoil<WG1283> his<WG846> house<WG3614>.


btext:
Verily<WG281> I say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213><WG3754>, All<WG3956> sins<WG265> shall be forgiven<WG863> unto the sons<WG5207> of men<WG444>, and<WG2532> blasphemies<WG988> wherewith<WG3745> soever<WG302> they shall blaspheme<WG987>:


btext:
But<WG1161> he<WG3739> that<WG302> shall blaspheme<WG987> against<WG1519> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> hath<WG2192> never<WG3756><WG1519><WG165> forgiveness<WG859>, but<WG235> is<WG2076> in danger<WG1777> of eternal<WG166> damnation<WG2920>:


btext:
There came<WG2064> then<WG3767> his<WG846> brethren<WG80> and<WG2532> his mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532>, standing<WG2476> without<WG1854>, sent<WG649> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, calling<WG5455> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the multitude<WG3793> sat<WG2521> about<WG4012> him<WG846>, and<WG1161> they said<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Behold<WG2400>, thy<WG4675> mother<WG3384> and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> brethren<WG80> without<WG1854> seek for<WG2212> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he answered<WG611> them<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Who<WG5101> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> mother<WG3384>, or<WG2228> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he looked<WG4017> round about<WG2945> on them which<WG3588> sat<WG2521> about<WG4012> him<WG846>, and said<WG3004>, Behold<WG2396> my<WG3450> mother<WG3384> and<WG2532> my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>!


btext:
For<WG1063> whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall do<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, the same<WG3778> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> my<WG3450> sister<WG79>, and<WG2532> mother<WG3384>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he began<WG756> again<WG3825> to teach<WG1321> by<WG3844> the sea side<WG2281>: and<WG2532> there was gathered<WG4863> unto<WG4314> him<WG846> a great<WG4183> multitude<WG3793>, so that<WG5620> he<WG846> entered<WG1684> into<WG1519> a ship<WG4143>, and sat<WG2521> in<WG1722> the sea<WG2281>; and<WG2532> the whole<WG3956> multitude<WG3793> was<WG2258> by<WG4314> the sea<WG2281> on<WG1909> the land<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he taught<WG1321> them<WG846> many things<WG4183> by<WG1722> parables<WG3850>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004> unto them<WG846> in<WG1722> his<WG846> doctrine<WG1322>,


btext:
And<WG2532> it came to pass<WG1096>, as<WG1722> he sowed<WG4687>, some<WG3739><WG3303> fell<WG4098> by<WG3844> the way side<WG3598>, and<WG2532> the fowls<WG4071> of the air<WG3772> came<WG2064> and<WG2532> devoured<WG2719> it<WG846> up<WG2719>.


btext:
And<WG1161> some<WG243> fell<WG4098> on<WG1909> stony ground<WG4075>, where<WG3699> it had<WG2192> not<WG3756> much<WG4183> earth<WG1093>; and<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> it sprang up<WG1816>, because<WG1223> it had<WG2192> no<WG3361> depth<WG899> of earth<WG1093>:


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG393> the sun<WG2246> was up<WG393>, it was scorched<WG2739>; and<WG2532> because<WG1223> it had<WG2192> no<WG3361> root<WG4491>, it withered away<WG3583>.


btext:
And<WG2532> some<WG243> fell<WG4098> among<WG1519> thorns<WG173>, and<WG2532> the thorns<WG173> grew up<WG305>, and<WG2532> choked<WG4846> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> it yielded<WG1325> no<WG3756> fruit<WG2590>.


btext:
And<WG2532> other<WG243> fell<WG4098> on<WG1519> good<WG2570> ground<WG1093>, and<WG2532> did yield<WG1325> fruit<WG2590> that sprang up<WG305> and<WG2532> increased<WG837>; and<WG2532> brought forth<WG5342>, some<WG1520> thirty<WG5144>, and<WG2532> some<WG1520> sixty<WG1835>, and<WG2532> some<WG1520> an hundred<WG1540>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, He that hath<WG2192> ears<WG3775> to hear<WG191>, let him hear<WG191>.


btext:
And<WG1161> when<WG3753> he was<WG1096> alone<WG2651>, they that were about<WG4012> him<WG846> with<WG4862> the twelve<WG1427> asked<WG2065> of him<WG846> the parable<WG3850>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Unto you<WG5213> it is given<WG1325> to know<WG1097> the mystery<WG3466> of the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>: but<WG1161> unto them<WG1565> that are without<WG1854>, all these things<WG3956> are done<WG1096> in<WG1722> parables<WG3850>:


btext:
That<WG2443> seeing<WG991> they may see<WG991>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> perceive<WG1492>; and<WG2532> hearing<WG191> they may hear<WG191>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> understand<WG4920>; lest at any time<WG3379> they should be converted<WG1994>, and<WG2532> their sins<WG265> should be forgiven<WG863> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> this<WG5026> parable<WG3850>? and<WG2532> how then<WG4459> will ye know<WG1097> all<WG3956> parables<WG3850>?


btext:
And<WG1161> these<WG3778> are they<WG1526> by<WG3844> the way side<WG3598>, where<WG3699> the word<WG3056> is sown<WG4687>; but<WG2532> when<WG3752> they have heard<WG191>, Satan<WG4567> cometh<WG2064> immediately<WG2112>, and<WG2532> taketh away<WG142> the word<WG3056> that was sown<WG4687> in<WG1722> their<WG846> hearts<WG2588>.


btext:
And<WG2532> these<WG3778> are they<WG1526> likewise<WG3668> which are sown<WG4687> on<WG1909> stony ground<WG4075>; who<WG3739>, when<WG3752> they have heard<WG191> the word<WG3056>, immediately<WG2112> receive<WG2983> it<WG846> with<WG3326> gladness<WG5479>;


btext:
And<WG2532> have<WG2192> no<WG3756> root<WG4491> in<WG1722> themselves<WG1438>, and<WG235> so endure<WG1526> but for a time<WG4340>: afterward<WG1534>, when affliction<WG2347> or<WG2228> persecution<WG1375> ariseth<WG1096> for<WG1223> the word's sake<WG3056>, immediately<WG2112> they are offended<WG4624>. / offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin


btext:
And<WG2532> these<WG3778> are<WG1526> they which are<WG1526> sown<WG4687> among<WG1519> thorns<WG173>; such as<WG3778> hear<WG191> the word<WG3056>,


btext:
And<WG2532> the cares<WG3308> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>, and<WG2532> the deceitfulness<WG539> of riches<WG4149>, and<WG2532> the lusts<WG1939> of<WG4012> other things<WG3062> entering in<WG1531>, choke<WG4846> the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> it becometh<WG1096> unfruitful<WG175>. / lusts: or, inordinate desires


btext:
And<WG2532> these<WG3778> are<WG1526> they which are sown<WG4687> on<WG1909> good<WG2570> ground<WG1093>; such as<WG3748> hear<WG191> the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> receive<WG3858> it, and<WG2532> bring forth fruit<WG2592>, some<WG1520> thirtyfold<WG5144>, some<WG2532><WG1520> sixty<WG1835>, and<WG2532> some<WG1520> an hundred<WG1540>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Is<WG3385> a candle<WG3088> brought<WG2064> to<WG2443> be put<WG5087> under<WG5259> a bushel<WG3426>, or<WG2228> under<WG5259> a bed<WG2825>? and not<WG3756> to<WG2443> be set<WG2007> on<WG1909> a candlestick<WG3087>? / bushel: the word in the original signifieth a less measure


btext:
For<WG1063> there is<WG2076> nothing<WG3756> hid<WG2927><WG5100>, which<WG3739> shall<WG5319> not<WG3362> be manifested<WG5319>; neither<WG3761> was any thing kept<WG1096> secret<WG614>, but<WG235> that<WG2443> it should come<WG2064> abroad<WG1519><WG5318>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Take heed<WG991> what<WG5101> ye hear<WG191>: with<WG1722> what<WG3739> measure<WG3358> ye mete<WG3354>, it shall be measured<WG3354> to you<WG5213>: and<WG2532> unto you<WG5213> that hear<WG191> shall more be given<WG4369>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG302> he that<WG3739> hath<WG2192>, to him<WG846> shall be given<WG1325>: and<WG2532> he that<WG3739> hath<WG2192> not<WG3756>, from<WG575> him<WG846> shall be taken<WG142> even<WG2532> that which<WG3739> he hath<WG2192>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004>, So<WG3779> is<WG2076> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>, as<WG5613> if<WG1437> a man<WG444> should cast<WG906> seed<WG4703> into<WG1909> the ground<WG1093>;


btext:
And<WG2532> should sleep<WG2518>, and<WG2532> rise<WG1453> night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250>, and<WG2532> the seed<WG4703> should spring<WG985> and<WG2532> grow up<WG3373>, he<WG846> knoweth<WG1492> not<WG3756> how<WG5613>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the earth<WG1093> bringeth forth fruit<WG2592> of herself<WG844>; first<WG4412> the blade<WG5528>, then<WG1534> the ear<WG4719>, after that<WG1534> the full<WG4134> corn<WG4621> in<WG1722> the ear<WG4719>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when<WG3752> the fruit<WG2590> is brought forth<WG3860>, immediately<WG2112> he putteth in<WG649> the sickle<WG1407>, because<WG3754> the harvest<WG2326> is come<WG3936>. / brought…: or, ripe


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG3004>, Whereunto<WG5101> shall we liken<WG3666> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>? or<WG2228> with<WG1722> what<WG4169> comparison<WG3850> shall we compare<WG3846> it<WG846>?


btext:
It is like<WG5613> a grain<WG2848> of mustard seed<WG4615>, which<WG3739>, when<WG3752> it is sown<WG4687> in<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>, is less<WG3398> than all<WG3956> the seeds<WG4690> that be<WG2076> in<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>:


btext:
But<WG2532> when<WG3752> it is sown<WG4687>, it groweth up<WG305>, and<WG2532> becometh<WG1096> greater than<WG3187> all<WG3956> herbs<WG3001>, and<WG2532> shooteth out<WG4160> great<WG3173> branches<WG2798>; so that<WG5620> the fowls<WG4071> of the air<WG3772> may<WG1410> lodge<WG2681> under<WG5259> the shadow<WG4639> of it<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> with many<WG4183> such<WG5108> parables<WG3850> spake he<WG2980> the word<WG3056> unto them<WG846>, as<WG2531> they were able<WG1410> to hear<WG191> it.


btext:
But<WG1161> without<WG5565> a parable<WG3850> spake<WG2980> he not<WG3756> unto them<WG846>: and<WG1161> when they were alone<WG2398><WG2596>, he expounded<WG1956> all things<WG3956> to his<WG846> disciples<WG3101>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the<WG1722> same<WG1565> day<WG2250>, when the even<WG3798> was come<WG1096>, he saith<WG3004> unto them<WG846>, Let us pass over<WG1330> unto<WG1519> the other side<WG4008>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when they had sent away<WG863> the multitude<WG3793>, they took<WG3880> him<WG846> even as<WG5613> he was<WG2258> in<WG1722> the ship<WG4143>. And<WG1161> there were<WG2258> also<WG2532> with<WG3326> him<WG846> other<WG243> little ships<WG4142>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there arose<WG1096> a great<WG3173> storm<WG2978> of wind<WG417>, and<WG1161> the waves<WG2949> beat<WG1911> into<WG1519> the ship<WG4143>, so that<WG5620> it<WG846> was<WG1072> now<WG2235> full<WG1072>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he<WG846> was<WG2258> in<WG1909> the hinder part of the ship<WG4403>, asleep<WG2518> on<WG1909> a pillow<WG4344>: and<WG2532> they awake<WG1326> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> say<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Master<WG1320>, carest<WG3199> thou<WG4671> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> we perish<WG622>?


btext:
And<WG2532> he arose<WG1326>, and rebuked<WG2008> the wind<WG417>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036> unto the sea<WG2281>, Peace<WG4623>, be still<WG5392>. And<WG2532> the wind<WG417> ceased<WG2869>, and<WG2532> there was<WG1096> a great<WG3173> calm<WG1055>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he said<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Why<WG5101> are ye<WG2075> so<WG3779> fearful<WG1169>? how is it<WG4459> that ye have<WG2192> no<WG3756> faith<WG4102>?


btext:
And<WG2532> they feared<WG5399> exceedingly<WG5401><WG3173>, and<WG2532> said<WG3004> one<WG240> to<WG4314> another<WG240>, What<WG5101> manner of man<WG686> is<WG2076> this<WG3778>, that<WG3754> even<WG2532> the wind<WG417> and<WG2532> the sea<WG2281> obey<WG5219> him<WG846>?


btext:
And<WG2532> they came over<WG2064> unto<WG1519> the other side<WG4008> of the sea<WG2281>, into<WG1519> the country<WG5561> of the Gadarenes<WG1046>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> was come<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the ship<WG4143>, immediately<WG2112> there met<WG528> him<WG846> out of<WG1537> the tombs<WG3419> a man<WG444> with<WG1722> an unclean<WG169> spirit<WG4151>,


btext:
Who<WG3739> had<WG2192> his dwelling<WG2731> among<WG1722> the tombs<WG3419>; and<WG2532> no man<WG3762> could<WG1410> bind<WG1210> him<WG846>, no, not<WG3777> with chains<WG254>:


btext:
Because<WG1223> that he<WG846> had been often<WG4178> bound<WG1210> with fetters<WG3976> and<WG2532> chains<WG254>, and<WG2532> the chains<WG254> had been plucked asunder<WG1288> by<WG5259> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> the fetters<WG3976> broken in pieces<WG4937>: neither<WG2532> could<WG2480> any man tame<WG1150> him<WG846><WG3762>.


btext:
And<WG2532> always<WG1275>, night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250>, he was<WG2258> in<WG1722> the mountains<WG3735>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the tombs<WG3418>, crying<WG2896>, and<WG2532> cutting<WG2629> himself<WG1438> with stones<WG3037>.


btext:
But<WG1161> when he saw<WG1492> Jesus<WG2424> afar off<WG575><WG3113>, he ran<WG5143> and<WG2532> worshipped<WG4352> him<WG846>,


btext:
And<WG2532> cried<WG2896> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, and said<WG2036>, What<WG5101> have I<WG1698> to do<WG2532> with thee<WG4671>, Jesus<WG2424>, thou Son<WG5207> of the most high<WG5310> God<WG2316>? I adjure<WG3726> thee<WG4571> by God<WG2316>, that thou torment<WG928> me<WG3165> not<WG3361>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he said<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Come<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the man<WG444>, thou unclean<WG169> spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he asked<WG1905> him<WG846>, What<WG5101> is thy<WG4671> name<WG3686>? And<WG2532> he answered<WG611>, saying<WG3004>, My<WG3427> name<WG3686> is Legion<WG3003>: for<WG3754> we are<WG2070> many<WG4183>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he besought<WG3870> him<WG846> much<WG4183> that<WG3363> he would<WG649> not<WG3363> send<WG649> them<WG846> away<WG649> out of<WG1854> the country<WG5561>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> there was<WG2258> there<WG1563> nigh<WG4314> unto the mountains<WG3735> a great<WG3173> herd<WG34> of swine<WG5519> feeding<WG1006>.


btext:
And<WG2532> all<WG3956> the devils<WG1142> besought<WG3870> him<WG846>, saying<WG3004>, Send<WG3992> us<WG2248> into<WG1519> the swine<WG5519>, that<WG2443> we may enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> forthwith<WG2112> Jesus<WG2424> gave<WG2010> them<WG846> leave<WG2010>. And<WG2532> the unclean<WG169> spirits<WG4151> went out<WG1831>, and entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the swine<WG5519>: and<WG2532> the herd<WG34> ran<WG3729> violently down<WG2596> a steep place<WG2911> into<WG1519> the sea<WG2281><WG1161>, (they were<WG2258> about<WG5613> two thousand<WG1367>;) and<WG2532> were choked<WG4155> in<WG1722> the sea<WG2281>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that fed<WG1006> the swine<WG5519> fled<WG5343>, and<WG2532> told<WG312> it in<WG1519> the city<WG4172>, and<WG2532> in<WG1519> the country<WG68>. And<WG2532> they went out<WG1831> to see<WG1492> what<WG5101> it was<WG2076> that was done<WG1096>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they come<WG2064> to<WG4314> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> see<WG2334> him that was possessed with the devil<WG1139>, and had<WG2192> the legion<WG3003>, sitting<WG2521>, and<WG2532> clothed<WG2439>, and<WG2532> in his right mind<WG4993>: and<WG2532> they were afraid<WG5399>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they that saw<WG1492> it told<WG1334> them<WG846> how<WG4459> it befell<WG1096> to him that was possessed with the devil<WG1139>, and<WG2532> also concerning<WG4012> the swine<WG5519>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they began<WG756> to pray<WG3870> him<WG846> to depart<WG565> out of<WG575> their<WG846> coasts<WG3725>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when he<WG846> was come<WG1684> into<WG1519> the ship<WG4143>, he that had been possessed with the devil<WG1139> prayed<WG3870> him<WG846> that<WG2443> he might be<WG5600> with<WG3326> him<WG846>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG1161> Jesus<WG2424> suffered<WG863> him<WG846> not<WG3756>, but<WG235> saith<WG3004> unto him<WG846>, Go<WG5217> home<WG1519><WG3624><WG4675> to<WG4314> thy friends<WG4674>, and<WG2532> tell<WG312> them<WG846> how great things<WG3745> the Lord<WG2962> hath done<WG4160> for thee<WG4671>, and<WG2532> hath had compassion<WG1653> on thee<WG4571>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he departed<WG565>, and<WG2532> began<WG756> to publish<WG2784> in<WG1722> Decapolis<WG1179> how great things<WG3745> Jesus<WG2424> had done<WG4160> for him<WG846>: and<WG2532> all<WG3956> men did marvel<WG2296>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when Jesus<WG2424> was passed over<WG1276> again<WG3825> by<WG1722> ship<WG4143> unto<WG1519> the other side<WG4008>, much<WG4183> people<WG3793> gathered<WG4863> unto<WG1909> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> he was<WG2258> nigh<WG3844> unto the sea<WG2281>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, there cometh<WG2064> one<WG1520> of the rulers of the synagogue<WG752>, Jairus<WG2383> by name<WG3686>; and<WG2532> when he saw<WG1492> him<WG846>, he fell<WG4098> at<WG4314> his<WG846> feet<WG4228>,


btext:
And<WG2532> besought<WG3870> him<WG846> greatly<WG4183>, saying<WG3004><WG3754>, My<WG3450> little daughter<WG2365> lieth<WG2079> at the point of death<WG2192>: I pray thee, come<WG2064> and<WG2443> lay<WG2007> thy hands<WG5495> on her<WG846>, that<WG3704> she may be healed<WG4982>; and<WG2532> she shall live<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus went<WG565> with<WG3326> him<WG846>; and<WG2532> much<WG4183> people<WG3793> followed<WG190> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> thronged<WG4918> him<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> a certain<WG5100> woman<WG1135>, which had an<WG1722> issue<WG4511> of blood<WG129><WG5607> twelve<WG1427> years<WG2094>,


btext:
And<WG2532> had suffered<WG3958> many things<WG4183> of<WG5259> many<WG4183> physicians<WG2395>, and<WG2532> had spent<WG1159> all<WG3956> that she<WG1438> had<WG3844>, and<WG2532> was<WG5623> nothing<WG3367> bettered<WG5623>, but<WG235> rather<WG3123> grew<WG2064> worse<WG1519><WG5501>,


btext:
When she had heard<WG191> of<WG4012> Jesus<WG2424>, came<WG2064> in<WG1722> the press<WG3793> behind<WG3693>, and touched<WG680> his<WG846> garment<WG2440>.


