He rebuketh the unclean spirits. CHAP. IV. Our knowledge to be imparted to others hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand same is my brother, and my sister, and mother. was restored whole as the other. CHAP. IV. Parable of the sower. 6 And the Pharisees went forth, and straight way took counsel with the Herodians against AND he began again to teach by the sea-side him, how they might destroy him. and there was gathered unto him a great 7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disci- multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and ples to the sea and a great multitude from Ga-sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by lilee followed him, and from Judea, the sea, on the land. 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. 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 to pass as he sowed, some felf 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 12 And he straitly charged them, that they grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. should not make him known. 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and call- fruit that sprang up, and increased, and brought eth unto him whom he would: and they came forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some a unto him. hundred. 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. 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him, with the twelve, asked of him the parable. but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given 17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: the brother of James, (and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder,) 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and 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 T 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 itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. 27 No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. 28 Verily, I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: 23 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 unclean 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? 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 all para bles? 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 immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when afflic tion or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness 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 T 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 shall 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. 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. 34 And he looked round about on them which 25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: sat about him, and said, Behold, my mother and he that hath not, from him shall be taken and my brethren : leven that which he hath. Christ stilleth the tempest. S. MARK. He healeth the bloody issue. 26 T And he said, So is the kingdom of God, us into the swine, that we may enter into them. as if a man should cast seed into the ground; 13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And 27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, the unclean spirits went out, and entered into and the seed should spring and grow up, he the swine: and the herd ran violently down a knoweth not how. steep place into the sea, (they were about two 28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; thousand) and were choked in the sea. first the blade, then the ear, after that the full 14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it corn in the ear. in the city, and in the country. And they went 29 But when the fruit is brought forth, imme-out to see what it was that was done. diately he putteth in the sickle, because the 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that harvest is come. was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind and they were afraid. 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: 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. 34 But without a parable spake he not unto them and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. 16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. 17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. 19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but 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 35 And the same day, when the even was Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over him. And all men did marvel. unto the other side. 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by 36 And when they had sent away the multi-ship unto the other side, much people gathered tude, they took him even as he was in the ship. unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. And there were also with him other little ships. 22 And behold, there cometh one of the rulers 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we healed; and she shall live. perish? full. A legion of devils cast out. AND they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 24 And Jesus went with him; and much peo plc followed him, and thronged him. 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: 28 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 in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains : 4 Because that he had been often bound with 31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest fetters and chains, and the chains had been the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. 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, 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 adjure thee by God, that thou torment 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 bescught him, saying, Send Who touched me? 32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. 33 But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and felt down before him, and told him all the truth. 34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and b whole of thy plague. 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 37 And he suffered no 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 then that wept and wailed greatly. Jairus' daughter raised. CHAP. VI. John Baptist is beheaded. 39 And when he was come in, he saith unto 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the was a just man and a holy, and observed him : damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. and when he heard him, he did many things, 40 And they laughed him to scorn. But, when and heard him gladly. he had put them all out, he taketh the father and 21 And when a convenient day was come, that the mother of the damsel, and them that were Herod on his birth-day made a supper to his with him, and entereth in where the damsel lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; was lying. 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias 41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and came in, and danced, and pleased Herod, and said unto her, Talitha-cumi: which is, being in- them that sat with him, the king said unto the terpreted, Damsel, (I say unto thee) arise. damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and 42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walk-I will give it thee. ed; 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 to eat. CHAP. VI. The apostles sent to preach. AND he went out from thence, and came into 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. 11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet, for a testimony against them. Verily, I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. 12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent. 23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it 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 to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison; 28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mother. 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 themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. 33 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. 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they 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 said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: 36 Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. 37 He answered and said unto them, Give ye 13 And they cast out many devils, and anoint-them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we ed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, 14 And king Herod heard of him, (for his name and give them to eat? say, Five, and two fishes. was spread abroad,) and he said, That John the 38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore ye go and see. And when they knew, they 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. 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 not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. 19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: 39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. 40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundrede, 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 leaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. 42 And they did all eat, and were filled. 44 And they that did eat of the loaves, were Christ walketh on the sea. 8. MARK. He cureth the deaf and dumb. 45 And straightway he constrained his disciples through your tradition, which ye have deliverto get into the ship, and to go to the other side ed: and many such like things do ye. before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the 14 ¶ And when he had called all the people unpeople. to him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me 46 And when he had sent them away, he de-every one of you, and understand. parted 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. 48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him, can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. 16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 17 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. 49 But when they saw him walking upon the 18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him: out. 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 beyond measure, and wondered. 52 For they considered not the miracle of the oaves; for their heart was hardened. 19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? 20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 53 And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, 54 And when they were come out of the ship, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, straightway they knew him, foolishness; 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was. 56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch, if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him, were made whole. CHAP. VII. Meat defileth not. 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. 24 T And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into a house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. 25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: 26 (The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician THEN came together unto him the Pharisees, by nation,) and she besought him that he would and certain of the scribes, which came from cast forth the devil out of her daughter. Jerusalem. 27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat first be filled: for it is not meet to take the chilDread with defiled (that is to say, with unwash-dren's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. en) hands, they found fault. 28 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the children's crumbs. tradition of the elders. 29 And he said unto her, For this saying, go thy 4 And when they come from the market, except way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. they wash, they eat not. And many other things 30 And when she was come to her house, she there be, which they have received to hold, as found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid the washing of cups, and pots, and brazen ves-upon the bed. sels, and tables. 5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tralition 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. Howbeit, in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do. 31 T And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue: 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. 35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. 36 And he charged them that they should tell 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject no man: but the more he charged them, so much the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. 10 For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death: 11 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father er mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free. 12 And ye suffer him no more to do aught for his father or his mother; 13 Making the word of God of none effect the more a great deal they published it; Four thousand miraculously fed. nd having nothing to eat, Jesus called his The blind man restored to sight. CHAP. IX. The value of the soul. 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own 30 And he charged them that they should tell houses, they will faint by the way: for divers no man of him. of them came from far. 31 And he began to teach them, that the SOR 4 And his disciples answered him, From whence of man must suffer many things, and be rejectcan a man satisfy these men with bread here in ed of the elders, and of the chief priests, and the wilderness? scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise 5 And he asked them, How many loaves have again. ye? And they said, Seven. 32 And he spake that saying openly. And 6 And he commanded the people to sit down on Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and 33 But when he had turned about, and looked gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get to set before them; and they did set them before thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the people. the things that be of God, but the things that be 7 And they had a few small fishes: and he bless-of men." ed, and commanded to set them also before them. 34 ¶ And when he had called the people unto 8 So they did eat, and were filled and they him with his disciples also, he said unto them, took up of the broken meat that was left, seven Whosoever will come after me, let him dený baskets. 9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away. 10 And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign Verily, I say unto you, There shall no sign be given to this generation. 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again, departed to the other side. bread Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. 15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of The transfiguration of Christ. you, That there be some of them that stand here which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. 2 ¶ And after six days, Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them 16 And they reasoned among themselves, say-up into a high mountain apart by themselves; ing, It is because we have no bread. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? and he was transfigured before them. 3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. 4 And there appeared unto them Elias, with 18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. hear ye not? and do ye not remember? 5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Mas 19 When I brake the five loaves among five ter, it is good for us to be here: and let us make thousand, how many baskets full of fragments three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. Moses, and one for Elias. 20 And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven. 21. And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw aught. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees walking 25 After that, he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. 26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. 27 And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Cesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am? 28 And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. 29 And he saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto bim, Thou art the Christ. 6 For he wist not what to say: for they were sore afraid. 7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, say ing, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. 9 And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead 10 And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the fising from the dead should mean. 11 ¶ And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come? 12 And he answered and told them, Elias ve rily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. 13 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoeve. they listed, as it is written of him. 14 ¶ And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, saluted him. |