The apostles ordained CHAP. IV. The parable of the sower on them with anger, being grieved for 25 And if a house be divided against it the hardness of their hearts, he saith un-self, that house cannot stand. to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. 26 And if Satan rise up against him self, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. 6 And the Pharisees went forth, and 27 No man can enter into a strong straightway took counsel with the He-man's house, and spoil his goods, ex rodians against him, how they might destroy him. 7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea, 8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. 9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him, because of the multitude, lest they should throng him. 10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. 12 And he straitly charged them, that they should not make him known. 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. 16 And Simon he surnamed Peter. 17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, (and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder) 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, und Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, 19 And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into a house. 20 And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. 22 ¶ And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. 23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 And if a kingdom be divided against self, that kingdom cannot stand cept he will first bind the strong man; 29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation. 30 Because they said, He hath an un clean spirit. 31 ¶ There came then his brethren and his mother, and standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him; and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. CHAP. IV. AND he began again to teach by the 2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, 3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow. 4 And it came pass as he sowed, some fell by the way-side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: 6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit." 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up, and creased, and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some . hundred. 9 And he said unto them, He that hat! lears to hear, let him hear. 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: Christ stilleth the tempest 10 And when he was alone, they that and grow up, he knoweth not how. were about him, with the twelve, asked 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of him the parable. of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. 30 ¶ And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? 31 It is like a grain of mustard-seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know al parables? 14 The sower soweth the word. 15 And these are they by the way-side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh imme diately, and taketh away the word that Was sown in their hearts. 32 But when it is sown, it groweth up and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. 33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 16 And these are they likewise which 34 But without a parable spake he not are sown on stony ground; who, when unto them: and when they were alone, they have heard the word, immediately he expounded all things to his disciples. receive it with gladness; 35 And the same day, when the even 17 And have no root in themselves, was come, he saith unto them, Let us and so endure but for a time: after pass over unto the other side. ward, when affliction or persecution 36 And when they had sent away the ariseth for the word's sake, immediate-multitude, they took him even as he ly they are offended. was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfuluess of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty-fold, some sixty, and some a hundred 21 ¶ And he said unto them, Is a candie brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which sha! not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 if any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 39 And he was in the ninder part of the ship. asleep on a pillow and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sex obey him? CHAP. V. A legion of devils cast out. AND they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear, shall more be given. 2 And when he was come out of the 25 For he that hath, to him shall be ship, immediately there met him out of giv: and he that hath not, from hit the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, l be taken even that which he hath. 3 Who had his welling among the 25 And he said, So is the kingdom tomts; and no man could bind him, of God, as if a man should cast seed, no, not with chains: into the ground; Because that he had been often 27 And should sleep, and rise night oound with fetters and chains, and the ed day, and the seed should spring chains had been plucked asunderby him, 1 He casteth out a legion of devils. CHAP. V. Issue of blood healed and the fetters broken in pieces: nei-[name; and when he saw him, he fell at ther could any man tame him. his feet, 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. 6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and throng. 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I ad-jed him. jure thee by God, that thou torinent me not. 8 (For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.) 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. 10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. 11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. 12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. 25 And a certain woman which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment: 29 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. 29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing 13 And forthwith Jesus gave them in himself that virtue had gone out of leave. And the unclean spirits went him, turned him about in the press, out, and entered into the swine: and and said, Who touched my clothes? the herd ran violently down a steep 31 And his disciples said unto him, place into the sea, (they were about two Thou seest the multitude thronging thousand and were choked in the sea. thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? 14 And they that fed the swine fled, 32 And he looked round about to see and told it in the city, and in the her that had done this thing. country. And they went out to see 33 But the woman, fearing and tremwhat it was that was done. bling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, 34 And he said unto her, Daughter, and in his right mind: and they were thy faith nath made thee whole; go in afraid. peace, and be whole of thy plague. 16 And they that saw it told them how 35 While he yet spake, there came it befell to him that was possessed with from the ruler of the synagogue's house the devil, and also concerning the swine. certain which said, Thy daughter is 17 And they began to pray him to de- dead: why troublest thou the Master part out of their coasts. any further? 18 And when he was come into the 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word ship, he that had been possessed with that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler the devil prayed him that he might be of the synagogue, Be not afraid only with him. believe. 19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, bet saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. 20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him. And all men did marvel. 37 And he suffered ro man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. 38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. 39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much sleepeth. people gathered unto him: and he was 40 And they laughed him to scorn. nigh unto the sea. But, when he had put them all out, he 22 And behold, there cometh one of taketh the father and the mother of the the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by damsel, and them that were with him 37 The apostles sent to preach. S MARK John Baptist beheaded and entereth in where the damsel was] 13 And they cast out many devils, and lying. anointed with oil many that were sick, 41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and healed them. and said unto her, Talitha-cumi: which 14 And king Herod heard of him, (for is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say his name was spread abroad,) and he unto thee) arise. said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. 42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment 43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her CHAP. VI to eat. The apostles sent to preach 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her 18 For John had said unto Herod, It is 2 And when the sabbath day was not lawful for thee to have thy broth come, he began to teach in the syna-er's wife. AND he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. gogue and many hearing him were 19 Therefore Herodias had a quarre astonished, saying, From whence hath against him, and would have killed this man these things? and what wis-him; but she could not: dom is this which is given unto him, 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that even such mighty works are that he was a just man and a holy, and wrought by his hands? observed him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. 4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. 5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. 6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages teaching 7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: 9 But be shod with sandals, and not put on two coats. 10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart from that place. 21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birth-day made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod, and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and will give it thee. 23 And he sware unto her, Whatso ever thou shalt ask of me, I will give 1 thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist 25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying I will that thou give me, by and by, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist. 26 And the king was exceeding sorry yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. 27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head 11 And whosoever shall not receive to be brought: and he went and beyou, nor hear you, when ye depart headed him in the prison; thence, shake off the dust under your 28 And brought his head in a charger, feet, for a testimony against them. Ver- and gave it to the damsel; and the ily, I say unto you, It shall be more tol- damsel gave it to her mother. erable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. 12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent 29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. 30 And the apostles gathered them The multitude fed. CHAP. VII. Christ walketh on the sea selves together unto Jesus, and told the night he cometh unto them, walking him all things, both what they had done, upon the sea, and would have passed and what they had taught. by them. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye 49 But when they saw him walking yourselves apart into a desert place, upon the sea, they supposed it had been and rest awhile: for there were many a spirit, and cried out. coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. 32 And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him. 50 (For they all saw him, and were troubled.) And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves be. yond measure, and wondered. 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw 52 For they considered not the mira. much people, and was moved with cle of the loaves; for their heart was compassion toward them, because they hardened. were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. 35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and 54 And when they were come out of said, This is a desert place, and now the ship, straightway they knew him, the time is far passed: 55 And ran through that whole region 36 Send them away, that they may round about, and began to carry about go into the country round about, and in beds those that were sick, where into the villages, and buy themselves they heard he was. 53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. bread for they have nothing to eat. 56 And whithersoever he entered, in37 He answered and said unto them, to villages, or cities, or country, they Give ye them to eat. And they say laid the sick in the streets, and besought unto him, Shall we go and buy two him that they might touch, if it were but hundred pennyworth of bread, and give the border of his garment: and as many them to eat? as touched him, were made whole. CHAP VII. Meat defileth not. THEN came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. 39 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. 39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. 40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And when he had taken the five loaves, and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disci ples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled (that is to say, with unwashen) hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. 4 And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which 42 And they did all eat, and were filled. they have received to hold, as the wash. 43 And they took up twelve baskets ing of cups, and pots, and brazen ves full of the fragments, and of the fishes. 44 And they that did eat of the loaves, were about five thousand men. 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 45 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. 47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. sels, and tables. 5 Then the Pharisees and scribes ask ed him, Why walk not thy disciples ac cording to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands? 6 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. 7 Howbeit, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the com48 And he saw them toiling in row-mandments of men. ing; for the wind was contrary unto 9 For, laying aside the commandment them and about the fourth watch of of God, ye hold the tradition of men 39 |