Harmony of the Gospel (Conservative Version) narrative form of Chapters 15-21, adapted for audio computer Read aloud

narrative form Reading time 2 hours 10 minutes Now Herod the tetrarch, being "re-proved" by John the baptizer the son of Zechariah, for "Hair-roadias" his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, had added this also to them all, that he had shut up John in prison. Now "Hair-roadias" had a grudge against John the baptizer whom Herod had imprisoned, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly. But then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. When the daughter of "Hair-roadias" herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you. He swore to her, Whatever you shall ask of me, I will "give" you. up to half of my kingdom. She went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? She said, The head of John the Baptizer. She came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, I want you to give me right now, the head of John the Baptizer on a platter. The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths and of his dinner guests he did not wish to "refuseher". Immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring John's head, and he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the young lady; and the young lady gave it to her mother. At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus; King Herod heard this and said to his servants, This is John the Baptizer: He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him. For his name had become known, and he said John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him. But others said He is Elijah. Others said He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets. But Herod when he heard this said, This is John whom I beheaded: He has risen from the dead. When his followers heard this, they came and took up his corpse; his disciples came and took the body and buried it and laid it in a tomb. Thus Herod was persuaded that John was indeed dead. Then they went and told Jesus that When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of "Hair-roadias" danced among them and pleased Herod, whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. She, being prompted by her mother said, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer. The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him he commanded it to be given, and he sent and beheaded John in the prison. His head was brought on a platter and given to the young lady, and she brought it to her mother. They testified that when they heard this, they went and took the body and buried it and laid it in a tomb. and came and "told Jesus". Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him, and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. Herod said, I "beheaded-John". But who is this about whom I "hear such" things? He sought to see him. Now when Jesus heard this, the apostles when they returned, gathered themselves together to Jesus; the apostles told him what things they had done, and they told him all things whatever they had done, and whatever they had Taught. He said to them, "Yew", come apart into a deserted place and rest awhile. For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as "to-eat". He took them, and withdrew from there in a boat. They went away in the boat to go to a deserted place apart by themselves, to a city called Bethsaida, to a desert region of the Jordan, west of the city which is situated across from it on the east side, the other side of the Jordan river: from "Cap Ernay-um" a distance of about seven miles. But the multitudes perceiving it followed him. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities. They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them, and came together to him at an open and deserted area on the western side of the Jordan river. Jesus came out, and he saw a great multitude; Jesus went out, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. He welcomed them, and he began to Teach them many things, spoke to them of "God's Kingdom" and healed their sick, and he cured those who needed healing. Now the Passover the feast of the Jews was at hand. The day began to wear away. When it was late in the day, when evening had come, his disciples came to him saying, This place is deserted and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food. And the twelve came and said to him, Send the multitude away that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place. His disciples came to him and said, This place is deserted and it is late in the day. Send them away that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat. But he answered them, Jesus said to them, They do not need to "go away". "Yew-give-them" something "to-eat". Now Judas "Isscariot" Simon's son, one of his disciples who would betray him, having the money box used to steal what was put into it because he was a thief. They asked him, Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give them something "to-eat"? Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip, Where are we to buy bread that these "may-eat". He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them that every one of them may receive a little. He said to them, How many loaves do you have? "Go-see". When they "knew", they said Five, and two "fish". One of his disciples Andrew, Simon Peter's brother said to him, There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these among so many? They told him, We only have here five loaves and two "fish". They said, We have no more than five loaves and two "fish", unless we should go and buy food for all these people. For they were about five thousand men. He said, Bring them here to me. Now there was much grass in that place. Jesus said "Have" the people sit down. He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; he commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass. He said to his disciples, Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each. They did so, and made them all sit down. They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties. So the men sat down, in number about "five thousand" in addition to women and children. And he took the five loaves and the two fish. Jesus took the loaves; and looking up to heaven, looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them. He broke the loaves, and having given thanks he distributed to the disciples, and he gave the broken loaves to the disciples, gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. He gave to his disciples to set before them, and he divided the two broken fish among them all. And the disciples gave to the multitudes, to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired. They ate and were all filled: They all ate and were filled. When they were filled he said to his disciples "Gather up the broken pieces which are left over" that nothing be lost. So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish of that which remained left over from the broken pieces. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over. Those who ate were about five thousand men in addition to women and children. When therefore the people saw the sign which Jesus did, they said, This is truly the "Prophet", who comes into the "world". Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat. Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side of the Jordan river to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away, while he sent the multitudes away. After he had taken leave of them, after he had sent the multitudes away, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself; he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come he was there alone. When evening came it was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them. His disciples went down to the sea. They entered into the boat and were going over the sea west to "Cap Ernay-um": from Bethsaida a distance of about seven miles. When evening had come the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land. The sea was tossed by a great wind "blowing". But the boat was now in the middle of the sea distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, about three or four miles, and seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, in the fourth watch of the night Jesus came to them walking on the "See". About the fourth watch of the night he came to them walking on the sea, and he would have passed "by-them". But they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat: "and they were afraid". When they saw him walking on the sea they supposed that it was a "ghost" and cried "out": for they all saw him and were troubled. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were troubled saying "It-is a Ghost": And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, he immediately spoke with them saying, "Aye-yam". Do not be afraid, and he said to them, Cheer "up". "Aye-yam". Do not be "afraid". Peter ("Rock") answered him and said, Lord if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters. He said Come! Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out saying Lord save me! Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand "took hold of him" and said to him, You of little faith, why did you doubt. They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat. He got into the boat with them; and when they got up into the boat the wind ceased. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going, and they were very amazed among themselves and marveled; for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him saying, You are truly the Son of "God". When they had crossed over, they came to the land of "Gen nessaret", they came to land at "Gen nessaret" and moored to the shore. When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him. When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and ran around that whole region, and began to bring those who were sick on their mats to where they "heard-he-was", and brought to him all who were sick; and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole. Wherever he entered, into villages, or into cities, or into the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched him were made well. On the next day, that is the day after the feeding of the five thousand, the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there except the one in which his disciples had embarked, and that Jesus had not entered with his disciples into the boat, but his disciples had gone away alone. However, boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks. When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and came to "Cap Ernay-um" seeking Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the sea in the synagogue as he Taught in "Cap Ernay-um", they asked him, Rabbi, "when did you comehere"? Jesus answered them, Most certainly I tell you, you seek me not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal "life", which the Son of Man will "give to you". For God the Father has sealed him. They said therefore to him, What must we "dew" that we may work the works of God? Jesus answered them, This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent. They said therefore to him, What then do you do for a sign, that we may see and believe you? What work do you "dew"? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness. As it is written, He gave them bread out of heaven to eat. Jesus therefore said to them, Most certainly I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world. They said therefore to him, Lord, always give us this bread. Jesus said to them, "Aye-yam" the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But I told you that you have seen me, and yet you do not believe. All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out. For I have come down from heaven not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day. This is the will of the one who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said I AM the bread which came down out of heaven. they said "Is this not Jesus the son of Joseph" whose father and mother we know"? How then does he say I have come down out of heaven. Therefore Jesus answered them, Do not murmur among yourselves. "No-one" can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up in the last day. It is written in the prophets, They will all be taught by God. Therefore everyone who hears from the Father and has "learned" comes to "Mee". Not that anyone has seen the Father except he who is from God; he has seen the Father. Most certainly I tell you, he who believes in me has eternal life. "Aye-yam" the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. "This" is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not "digh". "Aye-yam" the living bread which came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of "this" bread he will live forever. Yes, the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my "flesh". The Jews therefore contended with one another saying, How can this man give us his "flesh" to eat. Jesus therefore said to them, Most certainly I tell you, unless you actually eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves. He who actually eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is indeed food, and my blood is indeed drink. He who actually eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in "hymn". As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he who physically feeds on me, he will also "liv" because of me. This is the bread which came down out of heaven: not as our fathers ate the manna and died. He who actually eats this bread will live forever. He said these things in the synagogue as he Taught in "Cap Ernay-um". Therefore many of his followers when they heard "this", said "Thissizz" a "hard-saying", "Who" can "listen" to it. But Jesus, knowing in himself that his followers his disciples murmured at this, said to them, Does this cause you to falter"? Then what if you would see the Son of Man ascending to where he was "before". It is the "spirit" who gives "life". the "flesh" profits "nothing". The words that I speak to you are spirit and are "life". But there are some of you who "do-not-believe". For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him. He said, For this cause I have said to you that "no-one" can come to me unless it is given to him by my Father. At this, many of his followers went back and walked no more with him. Jesus said therefore to the twelve, You do not also want to go away "do-you"? Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe, and "know", that you are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus answered them, Did I not choose "yew" the twelve, and one of you is a devil”? "Now-he" spoke of Judas the son of Simon "Isscariot", for it was he who would "betray him" being one of the twelve. After these things, Jesus was walking in Galilee. for he would not walk in Judea because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths called Tabernacles was at hand. His brethren as older advisors therefore said to him, "Depart" from here and "go-into-Judea" that your disciples also may see your "works" which you "dew". For "no-one" does anything in secret while he seeks to be known openly. If you "dew" these things, "reveal" yourself to "the-world". For even his brethren did not believe in him. Jesus therefore said to them, My time has not yet come, but "Yore-time" is always ready. The world cannot hate "yew". but it hates "Mee" because I testify about it that its works are evil. "Yugo" up to the feast; "Aye-am" not going up this feast, because my time is not yet fulfilled. Having said these things to them he stayed in Galilee. But when his brethren had gone up to the feast, then he also "went-up", not publicly, but as it were in secret. The Jews therefore sought him at the feast and said "Where-izz-he". There was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said He is a "good" man. Others said Not "so", but he leads the multitude astray. Yet "no-one" spoke openly of him for fear of the "Jews". But when it was now "the middle of the feast" Jesus went up into the Temple and Taught. The Jews therefore marveled saying, How does this man know "the-writings" "having-never-studied". Jesus therefore answered them, My Teaching is not mine, but "his-who-sent-me". If anyone desires to do his will, he will "know" about the Teaching, whether it is from "God", or if I AM speaking from myself. He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. Did not Moses give you the law: And yet "none" of you "keeps" the law". Why do you seek to kill me? The multitude answered, You have a "demon"! "Who" seeks to "kill-you"? Jesus answered them, I did one work and you all marvel because of it. Moses has given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses but of the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a boy. If a boy receives circumcision on the Sabbath that the law of Moses may not be broken, "are you angry with me" because I made a man "completely healthy" on the Sabbath. Do not judge according to appearance, but judge "righteous" judgment. Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said, Is this "not-he" whom they seek to kill"? Behold, he speaks openly and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is truly the Christ"? However, we "know" where this man "comes" from, but when the Christ comes, "no-one" will know where he "comes" from. (The Christ is the Anointed of God.) Jesus therefore cried out in the Temple, Teaching and saying, You both know me and know where I AM from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is "true", whom you "do not know". "Aye-know" him because "I AM from him", and he sent me. They sought therefore to take him; but "no-one laid hands on him" because his hour had not yet come. But of the multitude many believed in him. They said "When the Christ comes", he will not do more signs than those which "this-man" has "done" will he”? The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him. Then Jesus said, I will be with you a little while longer, then I go to him who sent me. You will seek me and will not find me. You cannot come where I AM. The Jews therefore said among themselves, Where will this man go that we will not find him? Will he go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and Teach the Greeks"? What is this word that he said, You will seek me and will not find me; and Where I am you cannot come? Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink! He who "believes-in-me as the Scripture has-said". from within him will flow rivers of living water. But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Many of the multitude therefore when they heard these words said, This is truly the Prophet. Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What: Does the Christ come out of Galilee"? Has the Scripture not said that the Christ comes of the offspring of David, and from Bethlehem the village where David was”? So a division arose in the multitude because of him. Some of them would have arrested him, but "no-one laid hands on him". The officers therefore came to the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said to them Why did you not bring him? The officers answered, No man ever spoke like "this-man"! The Pharisees therefore answered them, You are not also led astray are you? Have any of the rulers believed in him, or of the Pharisees"? But this multitude that does not "know-the-law" is cursed. Nicodemus (he who came to him by night, being one of them) said to them, Does our law "judge" a man unless it first hears from him personally and knows what he does”? They answered him, Are you also from Galilee"? Search and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee. Everyone went to his own house, but Jesus went with his disciples over the brook Kidron to the Mount of Olives where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered; for Jesus often met there with his disciples. Now very early in the morning, he came again into the Temple, and all the people came to him. He sat down and Taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman taken in adultery. Having set her in the middle, they told him, Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act. Now in our law, Moses commanded us to "stone" such women. "What then dew-yew" say about her? They said this "testing him" that they might have something to accuse him of. But Jesus stooped down and drew on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, He who is without sin among you, let him throw the "first" stone "at-her". Again he stooped down and drew on the ground with his finger. "They", when they heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning from the oldest, even to the last. Jesus was left alone with the woman where she was, in the middle. Jesus standing up "saw" her, and said "Woman" where are your accusers. Did "no-one" condemn you? She said "No-one Lord". Jesus said, "Neither-dew Aye" condemn you. Go your way. From now on: "sin-no-more". Again therefore Jesus spoke to them saying, I AM the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life. The Pharisees therefore said to him, You testify about yourself, Your testimony is not valid. Jesus answered them, Even if I testify about myself my testimony is true, for I know where I came from and where I AM going; but you do not know where I came from or where I AM going. "Yew-judge" according to the flesh. "Aye-judge" "no-one". Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I AM not alone, but I AM with the Father who sent me. It is also written in your law that the testimony of two people is valid. I AM one who testifies about myself, and the Father who sent me testifies about me. They said therefore to him, Where is your Father? Jesus answered, You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew "Mee", you would know my Father also. Jesus spoke these words in the treasury as he Taught in the Temple. Yet "no-one" arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. Jesus said therefore again to them, I AM going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sins. Where I "goe", you "cannot" come. The Jews therefore said, Will he kill himself: because he "says" Where I am going you cannot come. He said to them, "Yew" are from "beneath", I AM from above. "Yew" are of this "world", I AM not of this world. I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that "Aye-yam", you will die in your sins. They said therefore to him, Who "argh" you? Jesus said to them, Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning. I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you. However, he who sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these I say to the world. They did not understand that he spoke to them about the Father. Jesus therefore said to them, When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM, and I do nothing of myself, but as my Father Taught me, I say these things. He who sent me is with me. The Father has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him. As he spoke these things many believed in him. Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. They answered him, We are "Abraham’s" offspring and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, You will be made free? Jesus answered them, Most certainly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin. A bondservant does not live in the house forever. A son remains forever. If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free "indeed". I know that you are Abraham’s offspring, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you. I say the things which I have seen with my Father; and you also do the things which you have seen with "Yore" father. They answered him, Our father is "Abraham". Jesus said to them, If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham. But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this. You do the works of your father. They said to him, We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father, God. Therefore Jesus said to them, If God were your father you would love me, for I came out and have come from God. For I have not come of myself but he sent me. Why do you not understand my speech. Because you cannot hear my word. You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I tell the truth you do not believe me. Which of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me. He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you do not hear, because you are not of God. Then the Jews answered him, Do we not say well that you are a Samaritan and have a demon”? Jesus answered, I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father and "yew dishonor-Mee". But I do not seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges. Most certainly I tell you, if a person keeps my word he will never see death. Then the Jews said to him, Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham "dyed" as did the prophets; and "Yew" say If a man keeps my word he will never taste of death. Are you greater than our father Abraham who "dyed"? The prophets "dyed". Who do you make yourself out to be? Jesus answered, If I glorify myself my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is your God. You have not known him, "but Ighe" know him. If I said I do not know him, I would be like "yew", a liar. "But I know him" and keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced to "see-my Daye". He saw it and was glad. The Jews therefore said to him, You are not yet fifty years old! Have "yew" seen Abraham"? Jesus said to them, Most certainly I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, "Aye-yam". Therefore they took up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden; their eyes were kept from recognizing him and he went out of the Temple, passing through the middle of them, and so "past-bye". And outside the Temple, as he passed on from there, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, Rabbi, "who-sinned", this man or his parents that he was born blind. Jesus answered, This man did not sin, nor did his parents; but that the works of God might be revealed in him. I must work the works of him who sent me while it is "Daye". The night is coming, when "no-one" can work. While I AM in the world, I AM the "light" of the world. When he had said this, he spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, anointed the blind man's eyes with the mud, and said to him, "Go-wash" in the pool of "Sigh-low-am" (which means Sent). So he went away, washed, and came back "see ing". It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. The neighbors therefore and those who saw that he was blind "before" said, Is this "not-he" who sat and begged”? Others were saying, "It-is-he". Still others were saying, He "looks like him". He said, "I-am-he". They therefore were asking him, How were your eyes "opened". He answered, A man called Jesus made mud, anointed my eyes, and said to me, Go to the pool of "Sigh-low-am" and wash. So I went away and washed, and I received "sight". Then they asked him, Where is he? He said, I do not know. They brought him who had been blind to the Pharisees. It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. He said to them, He put mud on my eyes, I "washed" and I "See". "Some-therefore" of the Pharisees said, This man is not from God, because he does not keep the Sabbath. Others said, How can a man who is a sinner do such signs? There was division among them. Therefore they asked the blind man again, What do you say about him, because he opened your eyes. He said, He is a prophet. The Jews therefore did not believe "concerning him" that he had been blind and had received his sight "before they called the parents of him who had received his sight" and asked them, Is this your son whom you say was born blind? How then does he now "See"? His parents answered them, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees, we do not know; or who opened his eyes, we do not know. He is of age. Ask "hymn". He will speak for "himself". His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if any man would confess him as Christ he would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, He is of age, ask "hymn". So they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner. He therefore answered, I do not know if he is a sinner. One thing I "do-know": that though I was blind, now I "See". They said to him again, What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes? He answered them, I told you already and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You do not also want to become his disciples do you”? They insulted him and said, "Yew-are-his" disciple. But "we-are" disciples of "Moses". We know that God has spoken to Moses. But as for this man, we do not know where he "comes" from. The man answered them, How amazing! You do not know where he "comes" from, yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his "will", he listens to him. Since the world began it has never been heard of that anyone opened the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing. They answered him, You were altogether born in sins, and do "yew-Teach" us"? Then they threw him out. Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him he said, Do you believe in the "Son-of-God"? He answered, "Who-is-he" Lord, that I may believe in him. Jesus said to him, You have both seen him, and it is he who speaks with you. He said Lord, I believe! and he worshiped him. Jesus said, I came into this world for judgment, that those who do not see, "may-see"; and that those "who-see", may become blind. Those of the Pharisees who were with him, heard these things and said to him, Are we also blind”? Jesus said to them, If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, We see, Therefore your sin remains. Most certainly I tell you, one who does not enter by the door into the sheep fold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber. But one who enters in by the door, is the "shepherd-of-the" sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out. Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they do not know the voice of strangers. Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they did not understand what he was telling them. Jesus therefore said to them again, Most certainly I tell you, "Aye-am" the sheep’s door. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. "Aye-am" the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out and will find pasture. The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. "Aye-came" that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. "Aye-am" the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, "leaves" the sheep and flees: The wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand and does not care for the sheep. "Aye-am" the good shepherd. I know my own, and I AM known by my own; even as the Father "knows-Mee", and "Aye-know" the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. I have "other-sheep" which are not of this fold. I must bring "them-also", and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd. Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again. "No-one" takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father. Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words. Many of them said, He has a demon and is "insane"! Why do you listen to him? Others said, These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It is not possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind is it"? Jesus departed from there with his disciples, and returned to Galilee. Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem saying, Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread. He answered them, Why do "yew" also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition? For God commanded, Honor your father and your mother, and, He who speaks evil of father or mother let him be put to death. But "yew" say, Whoever may tell his father or his mother Whatever help you might otherwise have gotten from me is a gift devoted to God, he shall not honor his father or mother. You have made the "commandment-of-God-void" because of your tradition. You "hypocrites"! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you saying, These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. And in vain do they worship "Mee" Teaching as doctrine "rules-made-by-men". He summoned the multitude and said to them, "Hear-and-understand". That which enters into the mouth does not defile the man; but that which "pro-seeds" out of the mouth, "this de-files-the" man. Then the disciples came and said to him, Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they "heard-this" saying”? But he answered, Every plant which my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted. Leave them alone, they are blind guides of the blind. If the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a "Pitt". Peter answered him, "Explain" the parable to us. So Jesus said, Do "yew" also still not understand? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the belly, and then out of the body? But the things which "pro-seed" out of the mouth come out of the heart, and "they-de-file-the-man". For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. "These-are-the-things" which "de-file-the-man"; but to eat with unwashed hands does not "de-file-the-man". Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered together to him having come from Jerusalem. Now when they saw some of his disciples eating bread with "defiled" that is "unwashed" hands they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not "eat" unless they wash their hands and forearms, holding to the tradition of the elders. They do not eat when they come from the marketplace unless they bathe themselves, and there are many other things which they have received to hold to: washings of cups, pitchers, bronze vessels, and couches. The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands. He answered them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. But they worship me in vain, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men: the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things. He said to them, Full well do you reject the commandment of God that you may keep your tradition. For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and, He who speaks evil of father or mother let him be put to death. But "yew" say, If a man tells his father or his mother, Whatever material benefit you might have received from me is "Core-ban", that is to say "given-to-God", then you no longer allow him to do anything for his father or his mother, "making-void" the word of God by your tradition which you have handed down. You do many things like "this". He called all the multitude to himself and said to them, "Hear-me", all of you, and "understand". There is nothing from outside of the man that going into him can defile him; but the things which "pro-seed" out of the man are those that defile the man. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear! When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable. He said to them, Are you also without understanding? Do you not perceive that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile him, because it does not go into his heart but into his stomach, then into the latrine”? thus making "all-foods" clean, thus he declared "all-foods" clean. He said, "That-which-pro-seeds-out-of" the man, "That-de-files" the man. For from "within", out of the hearts of men "pro-seed" evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts, covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness. All these evil things come from "within", and defile the man. From there he arose and went "away". Jesus went out from there, and withdrew into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. Behold, a Canaanite woman came out from those borders and cried saying, Have "mercy-on-me" Lord "you-Son-of-David", my daughter is severely possessed by a demon! But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him saying, Send her away; for she cries after us. But he answered, I was not sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel. But she came and worshiped him, saying Lord help me. But he answered, It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs. But she said Yes Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table. Then Jesus answered her, Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire. And her daughter was "healed" from that hour. He entered into a house and did not want anyone to know it, but he could not escape notice. For a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit "having heard of him" came and fell down at his feet. Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. She begged him that he would cast the demon out of her daughter. But Jesus said to her, Let the children be filled first, for it is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs. But she answered him, Yes Lord, yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs. He said to her, For "this-saying", go your way. the demon has gone out of your daughter. She went away to her house "and found the child having been laid on the bed" with the demon gone out. Again he departed from the region of Tyre, taking the highway north through Sidon, and following it around southward came to the southeast side of the sea of Galilee through the middle of the region of "Decap o-liss". They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside from the multitude privately and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue. Looking up to heaven he sighed, and said to him Ephphatha. that is, Be opened! Immediately his ears were opened and the impediment of his tongue was released and he spoke clearly. He commanded them that they should "tell-no-one", but the more he commanded them, so much the more widely they proclaimed it. They were astonished beyond "measure" saying He has done all things well. he makes even the deaf "hear" and the mute "speak"! Jesus departed from there, journeying on southwest of the region of "Decap o-liss", and came near to the south shore of the sea of Galilee. And he went up into the mountain and "sat-there". In those days great multitudes came to him having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others, and they put them down at his feet. He healed them, so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, the injured healed, the lame walking, and the blind "see ing", and they glorified the God of Israel. When there was a very great multitude and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to himself and said to them, I have compassion on the multitude because they have stayed with me now three days and have "nothing-to" eat. I do not want to send them away fasting. If I send them away fasting to their home they will faint on the way, for some of them have come a long way. His disciples answered him, the disciples said to him, From where could one satisfy these people with bread here in a deserted place? Where should we get so many loaves in a deserted place as to satisfy so great a multitude? Jesus said to them, he asked them, How many loaves do you have? They said Seven, and a few small fish. He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And he took the seven loaves; he gave thanks, and having given thanks, he broke them, and the fish: they had a few small fish. Having blessed and broken them, he said to serve these also, and gave them to his disciples to serve. He gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes, and they served the multitude. They all ate and were filled. They took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over. Those who had eaten were about four thousand: Those who ate were four thousand men, in addition to women and children. Then he sent them away, he sent away the multitudes. Immediately he entered into the boat with his disciples, got into the boat, and departing from the south shore of the sea of Galilee, came northwest into the region of "Dalma-newtha", near the borders of "Magdahla" (also called "Magga-dan") on the western side of the sea of Galilee. The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven and testing him. He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation. He left them, and again entering into the boat departed north a short distance along the west shore toward "Magdahla", before continuing on to go to the other side. They forgot to take bread; and they did not have more than one loaf in the boat with them. He warned them saying, Take "heed", beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod. They reasoned with one another saying, It is because we have no bread. Jesus perceiving it said to them, Why do you reason that it is because you have no bread? Do you not yet "perceive", neither understand"? Is your heart still hardened"? Having eyes "do you not see"? Having ears "do you not hear"? Do you not "remember"? When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up. They told him "Twelve". When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up. They told him "Seven". He asked them, Do you not yet understand? And there in the region of "Dalma-newtha" on the western shore of the sea they came into the borders of "Magdahla" (also called "Magga-dan"). The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him asked him to show them a sign from heaven. But he answered them, When it is evening you say It will be fair weather, for the sky is red. In the morning It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times! An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and there will be no sign given to it "except the sign of the prophet Jonah". He left them, and departed northeast across the sea toward Bethsaida east of the Jordan. The disciples came to the other side and had forgotten to take bread. Jesus said to them, Take heed and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees. They reasoned among themselves saying, We brought no bread. Jesus perceiving it said, Why do you reason among yourselves "you of little faith" because you have brought no bread? Do you not yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves for the five thousand and how many baskets you took up"? Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many baskets you took up"? How is it that you do not perceive that I did not speak to you concerning bread. But beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees. Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the yeast of bread, but of the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took hold of the blind man by the hand and brought him out of the village. When he had spat on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he "saw" anything. He looked up and said, I see men; for I see them like trees walking. Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently and was restored, and saw everyone clearly. He sent him away to his house saying, Do not enter into the village, nor tell anyone in the village. Jesus went out with his disciples, and "jerrneed" thirty miles "north" into the villages of "Caesarrea-Phillippi". Now when Jesus came into the parts of "Caesarrea-Phillippi", on the way, as he was praying privately, the twelve disciples were "with him", and he asked them, "Who-dew" men say that "Aye-the Son-of-Man" am? He asked his disciples saying, "Who-dew" the multitudes say that I AM? They answered, Some say John the Baptizer, some Elijah, "and others Jeremiah" or one of the "prophets"; They told him John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others: one of the prophets; They said John the Baptizer, but others say Elijah, "and others" that one of the old prophets has risen again. He said to them, But "who-do-yew" say that I AM? Simon Peter answered, The Christ of God. You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus answered him, "Blessed-are-yew" "Simon-Bar-Jonah"; for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you: that you are "Peter" (the word means "stone" and "rock") "and-on-this-rock" I will build my Assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail "againstit": I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you "bind on earth" is bound in heaven; and whatever you "release on earth" is released in heaven. But then he commanded the disciples that they should tell "no-one" that he was Jesus the Christ. He warned them, and commanded them to tell this to "no-one", saying The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders chief priests and scribes "and be killed", and the "third-Daye" be raised up. He commanded them that they should tell "no-one" about him. He began to Teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders the chief priests and the scribes, and be "killed", and after three days rise again. From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders chief priests and scribes "and be killed", and the "third-Daye" be raised up. He spoke to them openly. Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him saying, "Far-be-it from Yew Lord". "This-will-never" be done to "Yew". But he turned and said to Peter, Get behind me Satan! You are a "stumbling-block to-me". For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of men. "Hee": "turning around" and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter and said, Get behind me "Satan" Accuser! For you have in mind not the things of God, but the things of men. Then Jesus said to his disciples, If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself and take up "his cross" and "follow me". For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for "Migh" sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life. For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his "deeds", to "everyone" according to his "deeds". Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here, who will in no way taste of death before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom. He called the multitude to himself with his "disciples" and said to them, Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself and "take up his cross" and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for "Migh" sake and the sake of the Proclamation will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what will a man give in exchange for his life. For whoever will be "ashamed of me and of my words" in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of "hymn", when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels. He said to them, Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here, who will in no way taste death before they see "God's Kingdom" come with power. Raising his voice "He said to awl", If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his "cross", and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for "Migh" sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self? For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of "hymn" will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his "glory" and the glory of the "Father" and of the holy "angels". But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here, who will in no way taste of death before they see "God's Kingdom". After six days, about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter James and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain, brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves; he took with him Peter John and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep. But when they were fully awake, as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white like "snow", such as no fuller's earth or fuller on earth can whiten them. He was transformed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light, and he was changed into another form in front of them. Behold, two men were talking with him who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory. Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him. They saw his "glory" and the two men who stood with him, "And they were talking with Jesus" and spoke of his "exodus" which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. And behold, "a cloud came", overshadowing them. A bright cloud came and overshadowed them. Then they parted from him (Moses and Elijah) and entered into the cloud. And "they", Peter John and James, were afraid as they entered into the cloud. As they were parting from him (Moses and Elijah), Peter answered and said to Jesus (he did not know what to say), Rabbi, Master, Lord, "it is good for us to bee" here. If you want, let us make three Tabernacles here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said. For he did not know what to say, for they were very afraid. And while he said these things, while he was still speaking, behold, "a voice came out of the cloud" saying, "This is my beloved Son" in whom I am well pleased. "Listen to him". When the disciples heard it they fell on their faces "and were very afraid". When the voice had spoken Jesus was found alone. Jesus came and touched them and said, "Get up", and do not be afraid. Lifting up their eyes, and suddenly looking around, they saw "no-one" with them any more, except Jesus only; they saw "no-one", except Jesus alone. On the next day, as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them saying, Do not tell "anyone what you saw" before the Son of Man has risen from the dead. He commanded them that they should tell "no-one what things they had seen" before the Son of Man shall have risen from the dead. They kept this saying to themselves, "questioning-what-the" "rising from the dead" meant. They were "silent", and told "no-one" in those days any of the things which they had seen. His disciples, they asked him saying, Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? Jesus answered them, Elijah indeed comes first and restores all things. How is it written about the "Son-of-Man"? That he should "suffer" many things and be despised. But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him. Then he said to them, Elijah indeed comes first and will restore all things, but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them. Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer. "When-they had-come-downfrom-the-mountain", immediately a great multitude met him. All the multitude when they saw him were greatly amazed, and running to him "greeted" him. Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them. When they came to the multitude, behold a man from the crowd called out saying, "Teacher". I beg you to look at my "son", for he is my only child. Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and it hardly departs from him bruising him severely. I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they could not. He asked the scribes, What are you asking them? One of the multitude "calling out" answered, I brought to you my son who has a mute spirit; and wherever it seizes him it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth and wastes away. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able. Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation! How long will I be with you? How long will I bear with you? "Bring him here to-mee". The man came to him, kneeling down to him and saying, Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is "epileptic" and suffers grievously; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. So I brought him to your disciples, and they could not cure him. Jesus answered, he answered him, Faithless and perverse generation! How long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring your son here. Bring him to "Meegh". They brought him to him, and while he was still coming, when he saw him, immediately the spirit convulsed him; the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently, and he fell on the ground, wallowing and foaming at the mouth. He asked his father: "How long" has it been since this has come to him? He said From childhood. Often it has cast him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us. Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes. Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, I "believe"! "Help" my "unbelief"! But when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he "rebuked" the "uncleanspirit". Jesus "rebuked" the "uncleanspirit", Jesus "rebuked" him, saying to him, You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and "never" enter him again! After crying out and convulsing him greatly, the demon went out of him, it came out of him. The boy became like one dead, so much that most of them said, He is dead. But Jesus "healed" the boy, took him by the hand and raised him up, and he arose, and gave him back to his father. And the boy was cured from that hour. They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be "delivered up" into the hands of men. But they did not understand this saying. "It was concealed from them" that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why were we" not able to "cast it out". When he had come into the house his disciples asked him privately, "Why could we" not "cast it out". He said to them, Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell "this mountain", Move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. He said to them, This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting. They went out from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to "know-it", for he was Teaching his disciples, and said to them, The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will "kill-him"; and when he is killed, on the "third" day, he will rise again. But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him. While they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, The Son of Man is about to be delivered up into the hands of men, and they will "kill-him", and the "third" day, he will be raised up. They were exceedingly sorry. He came to "Cap Ernay-um". An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest. But they said nothing about this to him. Jesus perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child and set him by his side, and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in "my-name" receives "Mee". Whoever receives "Mee", receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, "this" one will be great. John answered, Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us. Jesus said to him, Do not forbid him, for he who is not "against" us is "forus". When they had come to "Cap Ernay-um", those who collected the "di-drachma" coins, the double-drachma coins for the regular Temple tax, came to Peter and said, Does your Teacher not pay the "di-drachma”? He said "Yes". When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him saying, What do you "think" Simon. from whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their "children" or from strangers? Peter said to him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Therefore the children are exempt. But lest we cause them offense, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth you will find a stater coin. Take "that", and give it to them for me and "you". And when he was in the house he asked them, What were you arguing among yourselves on the way? But "they-were-silent", for they had disputed with one another on the way about who was the greatest. He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all. He took a little child, and set him in the middle of them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, Whoever receives one such little child in "my-name", receives "Mee", and whoever receives "Mee", does not receive "Mee", but him who sent me. John said to him, Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him because he does not follow us. But Jesus said, Do not forbid him, for there is "no-one" who will do a mighty work in "my-name" and be able quickly to speak evil of me. For whoever is not against us is on our side. For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in "my-name" because you are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward. Whoever will cause one of these little ones who believe in me to falter, it would be better for him if he were thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck. If your hand causes you to falter, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. If your foot causes you to falter, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into "life-lame", rather than having your two feet to be cast into Gehenna, into the fire that will never be quenched, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. If your eye causes you to falter, cast it out. It is better for you to enter into "God's Kingdom" with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehenna of fire, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched. For everyone will be salted with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another. In that hour the disciples his followers came to Jesus saying, "Who-then" is "greatest" in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in the middle of them and said, Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever receives one such little child in "my-name" receives "Mee", but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to falter, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of occasions of scandal! For it must be that the occasions come, but woe to that person through whom the occasion comes! If your hand or your foot causes you to falter, cut it off, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire. If your eye causes you to falter, pluck it out, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehenna of fire. See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost. What do "you-think"? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray"? If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over "it-more" than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. If your brother sins against you, go show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he refuses to listen to "thimb", tell it to the Assembly of the Church. If he refuses to hear the Assembly of the Church also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a traitorous "tax" collector. Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will be released in heaven. Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there "Aye-yam" in the middle of them. Then Peter came and said to him, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him: Up to seven times? Jesus said to him, I do not tell you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants. When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But because he could not pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down and knelt before him saying, Lord have patience with me, and I will repay you all! The lord of that servant being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him one hundred denarii, and he grabbed him, and took him by the throat saying, Pay me what "you-whoh"! So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him saying, Have patience with me, and I will "re pay" you! He would not, but went and cast him into prison, up unto the day he should pay back that which was due. So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told their lord all that was done. Then his lord called "him-in", and said to him, You wicked servant! I forgave you all that "debt" because you begged me. Should you not also have had mercy on "your fellow servant" even as "Aye-had" mercy on "yew"? His lord was angry, and delivered him to the tormentors, up unto the very day he should pay all that was due to him. So my heavenly Father will also do to "yew", if you do not each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds. When Jesus had finished these words he arose from there. He "departed" from "Galilee" and came into the borders of Judea and beyond the Jordan. Great multitudes followed him. Multitudes came together to him again, and he healed them there. As he usually did he was again Teaching them. Pharisees came to him testing him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife? He answered, What did Moses command you? They said, Moses allowed a certificate of divorce to be written, and to "divorceher". But Jesus said to them, For your "hardness of heart" he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of the creation "God made them male and female". For this cause a man will leave his father and mother and will join to his wife and the two will become "one-flesh". so that they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man "seppa-rate". In the house, his disciples asked him again about the same matter. He said to them, Whoever divorces his wife and marries another, commits "adultery" "against-her". If a woman herself divorces her husband and marries another, "she" commits adultery. They were bringing to him "little children" that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation and said to them, Allow the little children to come to me! Do not forbid them, for "God's Kingdom" belongs to such as these. Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive "God's Kingdom" like a little child, he will in no way enter into it. He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them. Pharisees came to him, testing him and saying, Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for "any" reason. He answered, Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh, So that they are no more two, but one flesh"? What therefore God has joined together, do not let man "tare" apart. They asked him, Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce, and "divorceher". He said to them, Moses because of "the hardness of your hearts" allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it has not been so. I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced, commits adultery. His disciples said to him, If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry. But he said to them, Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him "re ceive-it". Then little children were brought to him that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, "Allow" the "little-children", and do not forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven "belongs" to ones like "Theez". He laid his hands on them, and departed from there. As he was going out into the way "one ran to him", knelt before him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? "No-one" is good except one: God. You know the commandments: Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not give false testimony, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother. He said to him, Teacher, I have observed all these things from my youth. Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, One thing you lack. "Ghogh": sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. and come, follow me, taking up the cross. But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter "into God's Kingdom"! The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into "God’s Kingdom"! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter "into God’s Kingdom". They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, "Then who" can be "saved". Jesus looking at them said, With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God. Peter began to tell him, Behold, we have left "all", and have followed you. Jesus said, Most certainly I tell you, there is "no-one" who has left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for "Migh" sake and for the sake of the "Proclamation", but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time: houses, brethren, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life. But many who are first will be last; and the last first. Then Jesus continued on the way. It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem called Hanukkah. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the Temple, in "Solomon’s portico". The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I "told" you, and you do not "be-lieve". The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me. But you do not believe "because you are not of my sheep", as I told you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and "no-one" will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. "No-one" is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are "one". Therefore the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me? The Jews answered him, We do not stone you for a good work but for blasphemy: because "yew", being a man, make yourself God. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said you are gods? If he called them gods to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), do you say of him whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, You "blassFeem", because I said I AM the Son of God? If I do not do the works of my Father do not "believe me". But if I do them, though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is "in Mee", and I AM in the Father. They sought again to seize him, and he went out of their hand. He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there. Many came to him. They said John indeed did no sign, but everything that John said about this man is true. Many believed in him there. Behold, one came to him and said, Good Teacher, what good thing shall I "dew" that I may have eternal life? He said to him, Why do you call me good? "No-one" is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments. He said to him, Which ones? Jesus said, You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not offer false testimony, Honor your father and your mother, And You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The young man "not satisfied with this answer" said to him, All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still "lack"? Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, "goh", sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. and come, follow me. But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. Jesus said to his disciples, Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into "God’s Kingdom". When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying "Whoo-then" can "be-saved". Looking at them, Jesus said With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Then Peter answered, Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have? Jesus said to them, Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Everyone who has left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for "Migh name’s" sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life. But many will be last who are first; and first who are last. For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. When he had agreed with the laborers for a "de-narius" a day, he sent them into his vineyard. He went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace. He said to them, You also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right I will give you. So they went their way. Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise. About the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle. He said to them, Why do you stand here all day idle? They said to him, Because "no-one" has hired us. He said to them, You also go into the vineyard, and you will receive whatever is right. When evening had come, the lord of the vineyard said to his manager, Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning from the last to the first. When those who were hired at about the eleventh hour came, they each received a "de-narius". When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a "de-narius". When they received it, they murmured against the master of the household saying, These last have spent one hour, and you have made them equal "to-us" who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat! But he answered one of them, Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a "de-narius"? Take that which is yours and go your way. It is my desire to give to "this-last" just as much as to "yew". Is it not lawful for me to do what I "want-to" with what I own"? Or is your eye evil because I am good? So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen. It came to pass when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before his face. They went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him. They did not receive him, because he was traveling with his face set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky and destroy them just as "Elijah did"? But he turned and rebuked them, You do not know of what kind of spirit you are. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. They went to another village. As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, I want to "follow you" wherever "youGhoh Lord". Jesus said to him, The foxes have "holes", and the birds of the sky have "nests", but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head. He said to another Follow me! But he said Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father. But Jesus said to him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but "yew", go and announce "God's Kingdom". Another also said, I want to "follow you Lord", but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house. But Jesus said to him, "No-one" having put his hand to the plow "and looking back", is fit for God's Kingdom. Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place where he was about to come. He said to them, The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest that he may send out laborers into his harvest. Go your ways. Behold, I send you out as lambs among "wolves". Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet "no-one" on the "way". Into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house. If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you. Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, God's Kingdom has come near to you. But into whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, Even the dust from your city that clings to us we wipe off "against you". Nevertheless know this, that God's Kingdom has come near to you. I tell you, it will be more tolerable in that day for Sodom "than-for that city". Woe to you "Corraisin"! Woe to you Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in "yew", they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for "yew". You "Cap Ernay-um" who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades. Whoever listens to you listens to "Mee", and whoever rejects you rejects "Mee". Whoever rejects "Mee" rejects him who sent me. They went forth. "Wharrh a rose" in heaven: Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought; but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven; and the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. The seventy returned with "joy", saying Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name! He said to them, I saw that Satan had fallen like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. "Nothing" will in any way hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. In that same hour, Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, I thank you "O Father" Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. "Yes Father". for so it was well-pleasing in your sight. Turning to the disciples he said, All things have been delivered to me by my Father. "No-one" knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him. Turning to the disciples he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that "yew see", for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you "see" and did not see them, and to "hear" the things which you hear and did not hear them. Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, What is written in the law? "How-do-you" "ree-dit". He answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. He said to him, “You have answered correctly. "Dew" this and you will live. "But he", desiring to "justify himself", asked Jesus: "Who" is my "neighbor". Jesus answered: A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers who both stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan as he traveled came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the host, and said to him, Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return. Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers? He said, He who showed mercy on him. Then Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise. As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus's feet and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister left me to serve alone? "Ask-her" therefore to help me. Jesus answered her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken "away-fromher". When he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, Teach us to pray, just as John also "Taught-his" disciples. He said to them, When "yew-pray": say, "Our Father" in heaven, may your name be "kept-holy". May your "Kingdom come". May "your-will" be done on "earth" as it is in heaven. Give us day by day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted "to-us". Bring us "not-into" temptation but "deliver us" from the evil one. He said to them, "Which-of-you" if you go to a friend at midnight and tell him, Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey and I have nothing to set before him, and he from within will answer and say, Do not bother me, The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed, I cannot get up and "give it" to you. I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence his importunity, he will get up and give him as many as he needs. I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you; Keep seeking, and you will find; Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives: He who seeks finds: To him who knocks it will be opened. Which of you fathers if your son asks for bread will give him a stone. Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake instead of a fish "will he". Or if he asks for an "egg", he will not give him a scorpion "will he". If you then being evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him? He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man "spoke", and the multitudes "marveled". But some of them said He casts out demons "by Be-elzebul", the prince of the demons. Others "testing him" sought from him a sign from heaven. "But he", knowing their "thoughts", said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom "stand", for you say that I cast out demons by "Be-elzebul". But if I cast out demons by "Be-elzebul", by whom do your children cast them out. Therefore "they-will" be your judges. But "if Aye", by "God’s finger" cast out demons, then God's Kingdom has come to you. When the "strong-man", fully "armed", guards his own dwelling, his goods are "safe". But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his plunder. "Hee that" is not "with me" is against me. He who does not gather with me scatters. "The unclean spirit" when he has gone out of the man "passes through dry places" seeking "rest"; and finding none, he says I will turn back to my house from which I came out. When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order. Then he goes and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they "enter-inn" and "dwell" there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first. It came to pass As he "said these things", a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice and said to him, Blessed is the womb that "bore" you, and the "breasts" which nursed you! But he said, "Yes", "evenmore", blessed are those who hear the word of God, and "keepit". (And indeed, the Gospel of God proclaims that all generations shall call his mother "Mary" blessed, she who "believed". For "she kept" all these things and pondered them in her heart. Whoever curses whom God has blessed is cursed, "except they" repent, as the Lord said to Abraham: I will bless those who bless you, and curse him who curses you.) When the multitudes were gathering together to him he began to say, This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet. For even as Jonah became a sign to the "Ninnevvites", so the Son of Man will also be to this generation. The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation and will condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, one greater than Jonah is here. "No-one" when he has lit a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who "come inn" may see the light. The lamp of the body is "thee ighee". Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness. Therefore, see whether the light that is in you is not darkness. If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be "wholly" full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light. Now as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went "in", and sat at the table. When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner. The Lord said to him, Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness. "You foolish" ones, did not he who made the outside make the inside also? But give for alms as gifts to the needy those things which are within, and behold, all things will be clean to you. But woe to you Pharisees, For you tithe mint, and "rhew", and every "erb", but you bypass justice and God’s love. You ought to have done these and not to have left the other undone. Woe to you Pharisees, For you love the best seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces. Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like hidden graves, and the men who walk over them do not "know" it. One of the lawyers answered him, Teacher, in "saying" this "you insult us" also. "He said" Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves will not even lift one finger to help carry those burdens. Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets and your fathers killed them. So you testify and consent to the works of your fathers. For "they killed" them, and "yew" build their tombs. Therefore also the wisdom of God said, I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill "and-persecute", that the blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation; from the blood of "Abel" to the blood of "Zachariah" who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. "Yes" I tell you, it will be required of this generation. Woe to you lawyers, For you took away the key of knowledge. You did not "enter in" yourselves, and those who were "entering in" you hindered. As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him; lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him. Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is "hypocrisy". But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms, will be proclaimed on the "housetops". I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, "and afterthat" have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom you should fear. "Fear him" who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes I tell you, fear him. Are five sparrows not sold for two assaria coins"? Not one of them is forgotten by God. But the very hairs of your head are all counted. Therefore do not be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows. I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God; but he who denies me in the presence of men, will be denied in the presence of God’s angels. Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. When they bring you before the synagogues the rulers and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say; for the Holy Spirit will Teach you in that same hour "what you must" say. One of the multitude said to him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you? He said to them "be where": Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life does not consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses. He spoke a parable to them saying, The ground of a certain rich man produced "abundantly". He reasoned within himself saying, What will I do, because I do not have room to "store my crops". He said, This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns, build "bigger" ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. I will tell my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your "ease", eat, drink, and be merry. But God said to him, You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared: Whose will they be? So is "he" who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. He said to his disciples, Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they do not sow, they do not reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds! Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height. If then you are not able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest? Consider the "lilies", how they grow. They do not toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like "one-of" these. But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe "yew", O you of little faith. Do not seek what you will eat, or what you will drink; neither be anxious, For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you "need" these things. But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you. Do not be afraid little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning. Be like "men watching" for their Lord when he returns from the "wedding feast"; that when he comes and knocks they may immediately open to him. "Blessed" are those servants whom the Lord will find "watching" when he comes. Most certainly I tell you that "he will dress himself", make them recline, and will come and "serve them". They will be "blessed" if he comes in the second or third watch and "finds them sew". But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have "watched", and not allowed his "house" to be "broken into". Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you do not expect him. Peter said to him, Lord, are you telling this parable to "us", or to everybody? The Lord said, "Whoo-then" is the faithful and wise steward whom his Lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times. Blessed is that servant whom his Lord will find doing so when he comes. Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has. But if that servant says in his heart, My Lord delays his coming, and begins to beat the "men-servants" and the "maid-servants", and to eat and drink and to be drunken, then the Lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not expecting him, and in an hour that he does "not-know", and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful. That servant who knew his Lord’s will, and did not prepare nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes, but he who did not know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked. I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled. But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am before it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth"? I "tellyou no", but rather division. For from now on there will be five in one house, divided three against two, and two against three. They will be "divided", father against son, and son "againstfather", mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law "against-her mother" "inlaw". He said to the multitudes also, When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say A shower is coming, and so it happens. When a south wind blows, you say There will be a scorching heat, and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you do not interpret this time? Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right. For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try "diligently" on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison. I tell you, you will by no means get out of there before you have paid the very last penny. Now there were some present at the same time, who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered them, Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered such things"? I "tellyou no", but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. Or those "eight-teen" on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them; do you think that they were worse offenders than all the men who dwell in Jerusalem"? I "tellyou no", but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. He spoke this parable. A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. He said to the "vine" dresser, Behold, these three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and found none. Cut it down, Why does it waste the soil? He answered, Lord, leave it alone this year also while I dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, "after that" you can cut it down. He was Teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day. Behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. She was "bent over" and could in no way straighten herself up. When Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, Woman, you are freed from your infirmity. He laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight and glorified God. The ruler of the synagogue being indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, There are "six" days in which men ought to work. Therefore come on "those-days" and be healed, "and not" on the "Sabbath" day! Therefore the Lord answered him, You hypocrites! Does each one of you not free his ox or his donkey from the stall on the Sabbath, and "leed" him away to water"? Ought not "this woman" being a "daughter of Abraham", whom Satan had bound eighteen long years, be freed from this bondage on the Sabbath day"? As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. He said: What is God's Kingdom "like". To what shall I "com-pairit". It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his own garden. It grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the sky "liv" in its branches. Again he said: To what shall I "compare God's Kingdom". It is like yeast, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, not stopping before it was all leavened. He went on his way through cities and villages, Teaching, and traveling on to Jerusalem. One said to him, Lord, are they few who are saved? He said to them, Strive to "enter inn" by the narrow door, for many I tell you will seek to "enter inn", and will not be able. When once the master of the house has risen up and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door saying "Lord", Lord, open to us! then he will answer and tell you, I do not know you or where "you come" from. Then you will begin to say, We "eight" and drank in your presence, and you Taught in our streets. He will say, I tell you I do not know where "you come" from. "Depart from me" all you workers of iniquity. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth "when you see Abraham", Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in God's Kingdom, and yourselves being thrown outside. They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in God's Kingdom. Behold, there are some who are "last" who will be "first", and there are some who are first who will be last. On that same day, some Pharisees came saying to him, "Get-out-of here" and "go-away" for Herod wants to "kill you". He said to them, Go and "tellthat fox", Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures "today and tomorrow"; "and-the" "third-Daye" I complete my mission. Nevertheless, I must go "on my way" today and tomorrow and the next day; for it cannot be that a prophet would perish outside of Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Jerusalem: you who kills the prophets and stones those who are "sent-tooher", How often I wanted to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her own brood under her wings and you "refused"! Behold, your house is left to you "desolate". I tell you, "you will not see me" before you say "Blessed" is he who "comes" in the name of the Lord! When he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching him. Behold, a certain man who had dropsy was in front of him. Jesus "answering" spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees saying, Is it "lawful" to heal on the "Sabbath". But they were silent. He took him and "healed him", and let him "go". He answered them, "Which-of Yew" if your son or an ox fell into a well would not immediately pull him out on a "Sabbath" day. They could not answer him regarding these things. He spoke a parable to those who were invited when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them, When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him, and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, Make room for this person. Then you would begin with shame to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, Friend, move up higher. Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. He also said to the one who had invited him, When you make a dinner or a supper, do not call your friends, nor your brethren, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor and pay you back. But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the "laim", or the blind; "and you will be blessed"; because they do not have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous. When one of those who sat at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, "Blessed" is "he" who will "feast" in "God's Kingdom"! But he said to him, A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people. He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, Come, for everything is ready now. They all as one began to make excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field and I must go "and see-it", Please have me excused. Another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen and I must go "try them out", Please have me excused. Another said, I have married a wife and therefore I cannot come. That servant came and "told" his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and "laim". The servant said, Lord, it is done as you commanded and there is still room. The lord said to the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges and "compel" them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper. He departed from there and continued on his journey to Jerusalem. Great crowds of the people followed him. Click here to go to the next page.

normal print text Now Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by John the baptizer, the son of Zechariah, for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done, had added this also to them all, that he had shut up John in prison. Now Herodias had a grudge against John the baptizer, whom Herod had imprisoned, and wanted to kill him. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly. But then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.” He swore to her, “Whatever you shall ask of me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.” She went out, and said to her mother, “What shall I ask?” She said, “The head of John the Baptizer.” She came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, “I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptizer on a platter.” The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he did not wish to refuse her. Immediately the king sent out a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring John's head, and he went and beheaded him in the prison, and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the young lady; and the young lady gave it to her mother. At that time, Herod the tetrarch heard the report concerning Jesus; King Herod heard this, and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him”, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.” But others said, “He is Elijah.” Others said, “He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets.” But Herod, when he heard this, said, “This is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.” When his followers heard this, they came and took up his corpse; his disciples came, and took the body, and buried it, and laid it in a tomb. Thus Herod was persuaded that John was indeed dead. Then they went and told Jesus. “When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod. Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask. She, being prompted by her mother, said, ‘Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.’ “The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given, and he sent and beheaded John in the prison. His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.” They testified that when they heard this they went and took the body, and buried it, and laid it in a tomb, and came and told Jesus. Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him, and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again. Herod said, “I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” He sought to see him. Now when Jesus heard this, the apostles, when they returned, gathered themselves together to Jesus; the apostles told him what things they had done, and they told him all things, whatever they had done, and whatever they had Taught. He said to them, “You come apart into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. He took them and withdrew from there in a boat. They went away in the boat to go to a deserted place apart by themselves, to a city called Bethsaida, to a desert region of the Jordan, west of the city, which is situated across from it on the east side, the other side of the Jordan river; from Capernaum a distance of about seven miles. But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities. They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him at an open and deserted area on the western side of the Jordan river. Jesus came out, and he saw a great multitude. Jesus went out, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. He welcomed them, and he began to Teach them many things, spoke to them of God's Kingdom, and healed their sick, and he cured those who needed healing. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. The day began to wear away. When it was late in the day, when evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.” And the twelve came and said to him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place.” His disciples came to him, and said, “This place is deserted, and it is late in the day. Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages, and buy themselves bread, for they have nothing to eat.” But he answered them, Jesus said to them, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” Now Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, one of his disciples, who would betray him, having the money box, used to steal what was put into it, because he was a thief. They asked him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give them something to eat?” Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him, said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, that these may eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may receive a little.” He said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go see.” When they knew, they said, “Five, and two fish.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these among so many?” They told him, “We only have here five loaves and two fish.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people.” For they were about five thousand men. He said, “Bring them here to me.” Now there was much grass in that place. Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; he commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass. He said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” They did so, and made them all sit down. They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand, in addition to women and children. And he took the five loaves and the two fish. Jesus took the loaves; and looking up to heaven, looking up to the sky, he blessed them, and broke them. He broke the loaves, and having given thanks, he distributed to the disciples. And he gave the broken loaves to the disciples, gave them to the disciples, to set before the multitude. He gave to his disciples to set before them, and he divided the two broken fish among them all. And the disciples gave to the multitudes, to those who were sitting down; likewise also of the fish as much as they desired. They ate and were all filled. They all ate, and were filled. When they were filled, he said to his disciples, “Gather up the broken pieces which are left over, that nothing be lost.” So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces from the five barley loaves, which were left over by those who had eaten. They took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and also of the fish, of that which remained left over from the broken pieces. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over. Those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children. When therefore the people saw the sign which Jesus did, they said, “This is truly the Prophet who comes into the world.” Jesus therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat. Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat, and go ahead of him to the other side of the Jordan river, to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away, while he sent the multitudes away. After he had taken leave of them, after he had sent the multitudes away, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself; he went up into the mountain by himself to pray. When evening had come, he was there alone. When evening came, it was now dark, and Jesus had not come to them. His disciples went down to the sea. They entered into the boat, and were going over the sea west to Capernaum; from Bethsaida a distance of about seven miles. When evening had come, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and he was alone on the land. The sea was tossed by a great wind blowing. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. When therefore they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty stadia, about three or four miles, and seeing them distressed in rowing, for the wind was contrary to them, in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came to them, walking on the sea. About the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and he would have passed by them. But they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the boat; and they were afraid. When they saw him walking on the sea, they supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw him, and were troubled. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, he immediately spoke with them, saying, “I AM! Do not be afraid”, and he said to them, “Cheer up! I AM! Do not be afraid.” Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.” He said, “Come!” Peter stepped down from the boat, and walked on the waters to come to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” They were willing therefore to receive him into the boat. He got into the boat with them; and when they got up into the boat, the wind ceased. Immediately the boat was at the land where they were going. And they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled; for they had not understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!” When they had crossed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret, they came to land at Gennesaret, and moored to the shore. When they had come out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him. When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and ran around that whole region, and began to bring those who were sick, on their mats, to where they heard he was, and brought to him all who were sick; and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole. Wherever he entered, into villages, or into cities, or into the country, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched him were made well. On the next day, that is, the day after the feeding of the five thousand, the multitude that stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was no other boat there, except the one in which his disciples had embarked, and that Jesus had not entered with his disciples into the boat, but his disciples had gone away alone. However boats from Tiberias came near to the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks. When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the sea, in the synagogue, as he Taught in Capernaum, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled. Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him.” They said therefore to him, “What must we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” They said therefore to him, “What then do you do for a sign, that we may see and believe you? What work do you do? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness. As it is written, “ ‘He gave them bread out of heaven to eat.’ ” Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.” They said therefore to him, “Lord, always give us this bread.” Jesus said to them, “I AM the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will not be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But I told you that you have seen me, and yet you do not believe. All those whom the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me I will in no way throw out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. This is the will of my Father who sent me, that of all he has given to me I should lose nothing, but should raise him up at the last day. This is the will of the one who sent me, that everyone who sees the Son, and believes in him, should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” The Jews therefore murmured concerning him, because he said, “I AM the bread which came down out of heaven.” They said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How then does he say, ‘I have come down out of heaven?’ ” Therefore Jesus answered them, “Do not murmur among yourselves. No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up in the last day. It is written in the prophets, “ ‘They will all be taught by God.’ “Therefore everyone who hears from the Father and has learned, comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father, except he who is from God. He has seen the Father. Most certainly, I tell you, he who believes in me has eternal life. I AM the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness and they died. This is the bread which comes down out of heaven, that anyone may eat of it and not die. I AM the living bread which came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. Yes, the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Jews therefore contended with one another, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you actually eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life in yourselves. He who actually eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is indeed food, and my blood is indeed drink. He who actually eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him. As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he who physically feeds on me, he will also live because of me. This is the bread which came down out of heaven—not as our fathers ate the manna, and died. He who actually eats this bread will live forever.” He said these things in the synagogue, as he Taught in Capernaum. Therefore many of his followers, when they heard this, said, “This is a hard saying! Who can listen to it?” But Jesus knowing in himself that his followers, his disciples murmured at this, said to them, “Does this cause you to stumble? Then what if you would see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him. He said, “For this cause I have said to you that no one can come to me, unless it is given to him by my Father.” At this, many of his followers went back, and walked no more with him. Jesus said therefore to the twelve, “You do not also want to go away, do you?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?” Now he spoke of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, for it was he who would betray him, being one of the twelve. After these things, Jesus was walking in Galilee, for he would not walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him. Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was at hand. His brethren therefore said to him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do. For no one does anything in secret while he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world.” For even his brethren did not believe in him. Jesus therefore said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. The world cannot hate you, but it hates me, because I testify about it, that its works are evil. You go up to the feast. I AM not going up this feast, because my time is not yet fulfilled.” Having said these things to them, he stayed in Galilee. But when his brethren had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly, but as it were in secret. The Jews therefore sought him at the feast, and said, “Where is he?” There was much murmuring among the multitudes concerning him. Some said, “He is a good man.” Others said, “Not so, but he leads the multitude astray.” Yet no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews. But when it was now the middle of the feast, Jesus went up into the Temple and Taught. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, “How does this man know the writings, having never studied?” Jesus therefore answered them, “My Teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the Teaching, whether it is from God, or if I AM speaking from myself. He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and no unrighteousness is in him. Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keeps the law? Why do you seek to kill me?” The multitude answered, “You have a demon! Who seeks to kill you?” Jesus answered them, “I did one work and you all marvel because of it. Moses has given you circumcision (not that it is of Moses, but of the fathers), and on the Sabbath you circumcise a boy. If a boy receives circumcision on the Sabbath, that the law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me, because I made a man completely healthy on the Sabbath? Do not judge according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” Therefore some of them of Jerusalem said, “Is this not he whom they seek to kill? Behold, he speaks openly, and they say nothing to him. Can it be that the rulers indeed know that this is truly the Christ? However we know where this man comes from, but when the Christ comes, no one will know where he comes from.” The Christ is the Anointed of God. Jesus therefore cried out in the Temple, Teaching and saying, “You both know me, and know where I AM from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you do not know. I know him, because I AM from him, and he sent me.” They sought therefore to take him; but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come. But of the multitude, many believed in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, he will not do more signs than those which this man has done, will he?” The Pharisees heard the multitude murmuring these things concerning him, and the chief priests and the Pharisees sent officers to arrest him. Then Jesus said, “I will be with you a little while longer, then I go to him who sent me. You will seek me, and will not find me. You cannot come where I AM.” The Jews therefore said among themselves, “Where will this man go that we will not find him? Will he go to the Dispersion among the Greeks, and Teach the Greeks? What is this word that he said, ‘You will seek me, and will not find me;’ and ‘Where I am, you cannot come’?” Now on the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink! He who believes in me as the Scripture has said—from within him will flow rivers of living water.” But he said this about the Spirit, which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. Many of the multitude therefore, when they heard these words, said, “This is truly the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “What, does the Christ come out of Galilee? Has the Scripture not said that the Christ comes of the offspring of David, and from Bethlehem, the village where David was?” So a division arose in the multitude because of him. Some of them would have arrested him, but no one laid hands on him. The officers therefore came to the chief priests and Pharisees, and they said to them, “Why did you not bring him?” The officers answered, “No man ever spoke like this man!” The Pharisees therefore answered them, “You are not also led astray, are you? Have any of the rulers believed in him, or of the Pharisees? But this multitude that does not know the law is cursed.” Nicodemus (he who came to him by night, being one of them) said to them, “Does our law judge a man, unless it first hears from him personally and knows what he does?” They answered him, “Are you also from Galilee? Search, and see that no prophet has arisen out of Galilee.” Everyone went to his own house, but Jesus went with his disciples over the brook Kidron to the Mount of Olives, where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered; for Jesus often met there with his disciples. Now very early in the morning, he came again into the Temple, and all the people came to him. He sat down and Taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman taken in adultery. Having set her in the middle, they told him, “Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act. Now in our law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. What then do you say about her?” They said this testing him, that they might have something to accuse him of. But Jesus stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her.” Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground with his finger. They, when they heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning from the oldest, even to the last. Jesus was left alone with the woman where she was, in the middle. Jesus, standing up, saw her and said, “Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.” Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I AM the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” The Pharisees therefore said to him, “You testify about yourself. Your testimony is not valid.” Jesus answered them, “Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I AM going; but you do not know where I came from, or where I AM going. You judge according to the flesh. I judge no one. Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I AM not alone, but I AM with the Father who sent me. It is also written in your law that the testimony of two people is valid. I AM one who testifies about myself, and the Father who sent me testifies about me.” They said therefore to him, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered, “You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” Jesus spoke these words in the treasury, as he Taught in the Temple. Yet no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come. Jesus said therefore again to them, “I AM going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sins. Where I go, you cannot come.” The Jews therefore said, “Will he kill himself, because he says, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come’?” He said to them, “You are from beneath. I AM from above. You are of this world. I AM not of this world. I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I AM, you will die in your sins.” They said therefore to him, “Who are you?” Jesus said to them, “Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning. I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you. However he who sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these I say to the world.” They did not understand that he spoke to them about the Father. Jesus therefore said to them, “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM, and I do nothing of myself, but as my Father Taught me, I say these things. He who sent me is with me. The Father has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him.” As he spoke these things, many believed in him. Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s offspring, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How do you say, ‘You will be made free’?” Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin. A bondservant does not live in the house forever. A son remains forever. If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are Abraham’s offspring, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you. I say the things which I have seen with my Father; and you also do the things which you have seen with your father.” They answered him, “Our father is Abraham.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham’s children, you would do the works of Abraham. But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God. Abraham did not do this. You do the works of your father.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father, God.” Therefore Jesus said to them, “If God were your father, you would love me, for I came out and have come from God. For I have not come of myself, but he sent me. Why do you not understand my speech? Because you cannot hear my word. You are of your father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. Which of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you do not hear, because you are not of God.” Then the Jews answered him, “Do we not say well that you are a Samaritan, and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father and you dishonor me. But I do not seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges. Most certainly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death.” Then the Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, as did the prophets; and you say, ‘If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.’ Are you greater than our father, Abraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?” Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is your God. You have not known him, but I know him. If I said, ‘I do not know him,’ I would be like you, a liar. But I know him and keep his word. Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it, and was glad.” The Jews therefore said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old! Have you seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM.” Therefore, they took up stones to throw at him, but Jesus was hidden, and went out of the Temple, passing through the middle of them, their eyes were kept from recognizing him, and so passed by. And outside the Temple, as he passed on from there, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “This man did not sin, nor did his parents; but, that the works of God might be revealed in him. I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work. While I AM in the world, I AM the light of the world.” When he had said this, he spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, anointed the blind man's eyes with the mud, and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So he went away, washed, and came back seeing. It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. The neighbors therefore, and those who saw that he was blind before, said, “Is this not he who sat and begged?” Others were saying, “It is he.” Still others were saying, “He looks like him.” He said, “I am he.” They therefore were asking him, “How were your eyes opened?” He answered, “A man called Jesus made mud, anointed my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.’ So I went away and washed, and I received sight.” Then they asked him, “Where is he?” He said, “I do not know.” They brought him who had been blind to the Pharisees. It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. Again therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he received his sight. He said to them, “He put mud on my eyes, I washed, and I see.” Some therefore of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, because he does not keep the Sabbath.” Others said, “How can a man who is a sinner do such signs?” There was division among them. Therefore they asked the blind man again, “What do you say about him, because he opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.” The Jews therefore did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and had received his sight, before they called the parents of him who had received his sight, and asked them, “Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered them, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but how he now sees, we do not know; or who opened his eyes, we do not know. He is of age. Ask him. He will speak for himself.” His parents said these things because they feared the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if any man would confess him as Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue. Therefore his parents said, “He is of age. Ask him.” So they called the man who was blind a second time, and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know that this man is a sinner.” He therefore answered, “I do not know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see.” They said to him again, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered them, “I told you already, and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? You do not also want to become his disciples, do you?” They insulted him and said, “You are his disciple, but we are disciples of Moses. We know that God has spoken to Moses. But as for this man, we do not know where he comes from.” The man answered them, “How amazing! You do not know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes. We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God, and does his will, he listens to him. Since the world began it has never been heard of that anyone opened the eyes of someone born blind. If this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” They answered him, “You were altogether born in sins, and do you Teach us?” Then they threw him out. Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and finding him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of God?” He answered, “Who is he, Lord, that I may believe in him?” Jesus said to him, “You have both seen him, and it is he who speaks with you.” He said, “Lord, I believe!” and he worshiped him. Jesus said, “I came into this world for judgment, that those who do not see may see; and that those who see may become blind.” Those of the Pharisees who were with him heard these things, and said to him, “Are we also blind?” Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains. “Most certainly, I tell you, one who does not enter by the door into the sheep fold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber. But one who enters in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out. Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. They will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him; for they do not know the voice of strangers.” Jesus spoke this parable to them, but they did not understand what he was telling them. Jesus therefore said to them again, “Most certainly, I tell you, I AM the sheep’s door. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I AM the door. If anyone enters in by me, he will be saved, and will go in and go out, and will find pasture. The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. I AM the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand, and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming, leaves the sheep, and flees. The wolf snatches the sheep, and scatters them. The hired hand flees because he is a hired hand, and does not care for the sheep. I AM the good shepherd. I know my own, and I AM known by my own; even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, which are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice. They will become one flock with one shepherd. Therefore the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one takes it away from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.” Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words. Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane! Why do you listen to him?” Others said, “These are not the sayings of one possessed by a demon. It is not possible for a demon to open the eyes of the blind, is it?” Jesus departed from there with his disciples and returned to Galilee. Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying, “Why do your disciples disobey the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.” He answered them, “Why do you also disobey the commandment of God because of your tradition? For God commanded, “ ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ “and, “ ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’ “But you say, ‘Whoever may tell his father or his mother, “Whatever help you might otherwise have gotten from me is a gift devoted to God,” he shall not honor his father or mother.’ You have made the commandment of God void because of your tradition. You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, “ ‘These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. And in vain do they worship me, Teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’ ” He summoned the multitude, and said to them, “Hear, and understand. That which enters into the mouth does not defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.” Then the disciples came, and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” But he answered, “Every plant which my heavenly Father did not plant will be uprooted. Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind. If the blind guide the blind, both will fall into a pit.” Peter answered him, “Explain the parable to us.” So Jesus said, “Do you also still not understand? Do you not understand that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the belly, and then out of the body? But the things which proceed out of the mouth come out of the heart, and they defile the man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile the man.” Then the Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered together to him, having come from Jerusalem. Now when they saw some of his disciples eating bread with defiled, that is unwashed, hands, they found fault. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands and forearms, holding to the tradition of the elders. They do not eat when they come from the marketplace unless they bathe themselves, and there are many other things, which they have received to hold to: washings of cups, pitchers, bronze vessels, and couches.) The Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat their bread with unwashed hands?” He answered them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, “ ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. But they worship me in vain, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ “For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men—the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things.” He said to them, “Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. For Moses said, “ ‘Honor your father and your mother;’ “and, “ ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’ “But you say, ‘If a man tells his father or his mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban,” ’ ” (that is to say, given to God,) “then you no longer allow him to do anything for his father or his mother, making void the word of God by your tradition, which you have handed down. You do many things like this.” He called all the multitude to himself, and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. There is nothing from outside of the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man. If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!” When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable. He said to them, “Are you also without understanding? Do you not perceive that whatever goes into the man from outside cannot defile him, because it does not go into his heart, but into his stomach, then into the latrine?”—thus making all foods clean. Thus he declared all foods clean. He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts, covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.” From there he arose, and went away. Jesus went out from there, and withdrew into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. Behold, a Canaanite woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord, you son of David! My daughter is severely possessed by a demon!” But he answered her not a word. His disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away; for she cries after us.” But he answered, “I was not sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, help me.” But he answered, “It is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” But she said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour. He entered into a house, and did not want anyone to know it, but he could not escape notice. For a woman, whose little daughter had an unclean spirit, having heard of him, came and fell down at his feet. Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by race. She begged him that he would cast the demon out of her daughter. But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Yes, Lord. Yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” He said to her, “For this saying, go your way. The demon has gone out of your daughter.” She went away to her house, and found the child having been laid on the bed, with the demon gone out. Again he departed from the region of Tyre, through Sidon, and came to the east side of the sea of Galilee, through the middle of the region of Decapolis. They brought to him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech. They begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him aside from the multitude, privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat, and touched his tongue. Looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be opened!” Immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke clearly. He commanded them that they should tell no one, but the more he commanded them, so much the more widely they proclaimed it. They were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!” Jesus departed from there, and came near to the sea of Galilee. And he went up into the mountain, and sat there. In those days, great multitudes came to him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others, and they put them down at his feet. He healed them, so that the multitude wondered when they saw the mute speaking, the injured healed, the lame walking, and the blind seeing—and they glorified the God of Israel. When there was a very great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to himself, and said to them, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have stayed with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away fasting. If I send them away fasting to their home, they will faint on the way, for some of them have come a long way.” His disciples answered him, the disciples said to him, “From where could one satisfy these people with bread here in a deserted place? Where should we get so many loaves in a deserted place as to satisfy so great a multitude?” Jesus said to them, he asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven, and a few small fish.” He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And he took the seven loaves; he gave thanks and having given thanks, he broke them, and the fish—they had a few small fish. Having blessed and broken them, he said to serve these also, and gave them to his disciples to serve. He gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes, and they served the multitude. They all ate, and were filled. They took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over. Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Those who ate were four thousand men, in addition to women and children. Then he sent them away, he sent away the multitudes. Immediately he entered into the boat with his disciples, got into the boat, and came into the region of Dalmanutha near the borders of Magdala (also called Magadan). The Pharisees came out and began to question him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, and testing him. He sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.” He left them, and again entering into the boat, departed north a short distance, continuing on to the other side. They forgot to take bread; and they did not have more than one loaf in the boat with them. He warned them, saying, “Take heed: beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.” They reasoned with one another, saying, “It is because we have no bread.” Jesus, perceiving it, said to them, “Why do you reason that it is because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive, neither understand? Is your heart still hardened? Having eyes, do you not see? Having ears, do you not hear? Do you not remember? When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Twelve.” “When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.” He asked them, “Do you not yet understand?” And they came into the borders of Magdala (also called Magadan). The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing him, asked him to show them a sign from heaven. But he answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ In the morning, ‘It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ Hypocrites! You know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times! An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and there will be no sign given to it, except the sign of the prophet Jonah.” He left them, and departed northeast toward Bethsaida, east of the Jordan. The disciples came to the other side and had forgotten to take bread. Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” They reasoned among themselves, saying, “We brought no bread.” Jesus, perceiving it, said, “Why do you reason among yourselves, you of little faith, ‘because you have brought no bread’? Do you not yet perceive, neither remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up? Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? How is it that you do not perceive that I did not speak to you concerning bread? But beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Then they understood that he did not tell them to beware of the yeast of bread, but of the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees. He came to Bethsaida. They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him. He took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village. When he had spat on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, he asked him if he saw anything. He looked up, and said, “I see men; for I see them like trees walking.” Then again he laid his hands on his eyes. He looked intently, and was restored, and saw everyone clearly. He sent him away to his house, saying, “Do not enter into the village, nor tell anyone in the village.” Jesus went out, with his disciples, and journeyed north into the villages of Caesarea Philippi. Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, on the way, as he was praying privately, the twelve disciples were with him, and he asked them, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” He asked his disciples, saying, “Who do the multitudes say that I am?” They answered, “Some say John the Baptizer, some, Elijah, and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” They told him, “John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others: one of the prophets.” They said, “ ‘John the Baptizer,’ but others say, ‘Elijah,’ and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “The Christ of God. You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. I also tell you that you are Peter” (the word means “stone” and “rock”), “and on this rock I will build my Assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, and whatever you bind on earth is bound in heaven; and whatever you release on earth is released in heaven.” But then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ. He warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one, saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.” He commanded them that they should tell no one about him. He began to Teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. From that time, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. He spoke to them openly. Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This will never be done to you.” But he turned, and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, for you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of men.” He, turning around, and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you have in mind not the things of God, but the things of men.” Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, and whoever will lose his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds. Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.” He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it. For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? For what will a man give in exchange for his life? For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him, when he comes in his Father’s glory, with the holy angels.” He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death before they see God’s Kingdom come with power.” Raising his voice, He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake, will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self? For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed, when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels. But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here who will in no way taste of death before they see God’s Kingdom.” After six days, about eight days after these sayings, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain, brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves; he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray. Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep. But when they were fully awake, as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. His clothing became glistening, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no fuller's earth on earth can whiten them. He was transformed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light, and he was changed into another form in front of them. Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory. Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him. They saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him. And they were talking with Jesus, and spoke of his exodus, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. And behold, a cloud came, overshadowing them. A bright cloud came and overshadowed them. Then they parted from him and entered into the cloud. And they, Peter, John and James, were afraid as they entered into the cloud. As they were parting from him, Peter answered, and said to Jesus (he did not know what to say), “Rabbi—Master—Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let us make three Tabernacles here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah,” not knowing what he said. For he did not know what to say, for they were very afraid. And while he said these things, while he was still speaking, behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.” When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid. When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. Jesus came and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.” Lifting up their eyes, and suddenly looking around, they saw no one with them any more, except Jesus only; they saw no one, except Jesus alone. On the next day, as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Do not tell anyone what you saw, before the Son of Man has risen from the dead.” He commanded them that they should tell no one what things they had seen, before the Son of Man shall have risen from the dead. They kept this saying to themselves, questioning what the “rising from the dead” meant. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen. His disciples, they asked him, saying, “Then why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” Jesus answered them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and restores all things. How is it written about the Son of Man? that he should suffer many things and be despised. But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him.” Then he said to them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and will restore all things, but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them.” Then the disciples understood that he spoke to them of John the Baptizer. When they had come down from the mountain, immediately a great multitude met him. All the multitude, when they saw him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, greeted him. Coming to the disciples, he saw a great multitude around them, and scribes questioning them. When they came to the multitude, behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams, and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely. I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they could not.” He asked the scribes, “What are you asking them?” One of the multitude, calling out, answered, “I brought to you my son, who has a mute spirit; and wherever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and wastes away. I asked your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able.” Jesus answered, “Faithless and perverse generation! How long will I be with you? How long will I bear with you? Bring him here to me.” The man came to him, kneeling down to him, and saying, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is epileptic, and suffers grievously; for he often falls into the fire, and often into the water. So I brought him to your disciples, and they could not cure him.” Jesus answered, he answered him, “Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring your son here. Bring him to me.” They brought him to him, and while he was still coming, when he saw him, immediately the spirit convulsed him; the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently, and he fell on the ground, wallowing and foaming at the mouth. He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has come to him?” He said, “From childhood. Often it has cast him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us, and help us.” Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out with tears, “I believe. Help my unbelief!” But when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit; Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, Jesus rebuked him, saying to him, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again!” After crying out and convulsing him greatly, the demon went out of him, it came out of him. The boy became like one dead, so much that most of them said, “He is dead.” But Jesus healed the boy, took him by the hand, and raised him up, and he arose, and gave him back to his father. And the boy was cured from that hour. They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. Then the disciples came to Jesus privately, and said, “Why were we not able to cast it out?” When he had come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting.” They went out from there, and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it. For he was Teaching his disciples, and said to them, “The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again.” But they did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask him. While they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered up into the hands of men, and they will kill him, and the third day he will be raised up.” They were exceedingly sorry. He came to Capernaum. An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest. But they said nothing about this to him. Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side, and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.” John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us.” Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us.” When they had come to Capernaum, those who collected the didrachma coins, the double-drachma coins, for the regular Temple tax came to Peter, and said, “Does your Teacher not pay the didrachma?” He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?” Peter said to him, “From strangers.” Jesus said to him, “Therefore the children are exempt. But, lest we cause them offense, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.” And when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?” But they were silent, for they had disputed with one another on the way about who was the greatest. He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.” He took a little child, and set him in the middle of them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, does not receive me, but him who sent me.” John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow us.” But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me. For whoever is not against us is on our side. For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward. Whoever will cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if he were thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck. “If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire, “ ‘where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ “If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life lame, rather than having your two feet to be cast into Gehenna, into the fire that will never be quenched— “ ‘where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ “If your eye causes you to stumble, cast it out. It is better for you to enter into God’s Kingdom with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehenna of fire, “ ‘where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ “For everyone will be salted with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” In that hour the disciples, his followers came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in the middle of them, and said, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea. “Woe to the world because of occasions of stumbling! For it must be that the occasions come, but woe to that person through whom the occasion comes! If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life maimed or crippled, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehenna of fire. “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. For the Son of Man came to save that which was lost. “What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray? If he finds it, most certainly I tell you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. “If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the Assembly. If he refuses to hear the Assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector. Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will be released in heaven. Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them.” Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not tell you up to seven times, but, up to seventy times seven. Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants. When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But because he could not pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, have patience with me, and I will repay you all!’ The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. “But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, who owed him one hundred denarii, and he grabbed him, and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe!’ “So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will repay you!’ He would not, but went and cast him into prison, up unto the day he should pay back that which was due. So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told their lord all that was done. Then his lord called him in, and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt, because you begged me. Should you not also have had mercy on your fellow servant, even as I had mercy on you?’ His lord was angry, and delivered him to the tormentors, up unto the very day he should pay all that was due to him. So my heavenly Father will also do to you, if you do not each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds.” When Jesus had finished these words, he arose from there. He departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judea and beyond the Jordan. Great multitudes followed him. Multitudes came together to him again, and he healed them there. As he usually did, he was again Teaching them. Pharisees came to him testing him, and asked him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a certificate of divorce to be written, and to divorce her.” But Jesus said to them, “For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment. But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will join to his wife, and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.” In the house, his disciples asked him again about the same matter. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife, and marries another, commits adultery against her. If a woman herself divorces her husband, and marries another, she commits adultery.” They were bringing to him little children, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them. But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Do not forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these. Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” He took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands on them. Pharisees came to him, testing him, and saying, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” He answered, “Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “ ‘For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh’? “So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, do not let man tear apart.” They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce, and divorce her?” He said to them, “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it has not been so. I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery.” His disciples said to him, “If this is the case of the man with his wife, it is not expedient to marry.” But he said to them, “Not all men can receive this saying, but those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who were born that way from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men; and there are eunuchs who made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven’s sake. He who is able to receive it, let him receive it.” Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and do not forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” He laid his hands on them, and departed from there. As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God. You know the commandments: “ ‘Do not murder,’ “ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ “ ‘Do not steal,’ “ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ “ ‘Do not defraud,’ “ ‘Honor your father and mother.’ ” He said to him, “Teacher, I have observed all these things from my youth.” Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.” But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions. Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!” The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.” They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.” Peter began to tell him, “Behold, we have left all, and have followed you.” Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News, but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time: houses, brethren, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last; and the last first.” Then Jesus continued on the way. It was the Feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the Temple, in Solomon’s porch. The Jews therefore came around him and said to him, “How long will you hold us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name, these testify about me. But you do not believe, because you are not of my sheep, as I told you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given them to me is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” Therefore the Jews took up stones again to stone him. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of those works do you stone me?” The Jews answered him, “We do not stone you for a good work, but for blasphemy: because you, being a man, make yourself God.” Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your law, ‘I said, you are gods’? If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture cannot be broken), do you say of him whom the Father sanctified and sent into the world, ‘You blaspheme,’ because I said, ‘I AM the Son of God’? If I do not do the works of my Father, do not believe me. But if I do them, though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and believe that the Father is in me, and I in the Father.” They sought again to seize him, and he went out of their hand. He went away again beyond the Jordan into the place where John was baptizing at first, and he stayed there. Many came to him. They said, “John indeed did no sign, but everything that John said about this man is true.” Many believed in him there. Behold, one came to him and said, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” He said to him, “Why do you call me good?* No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “ ‘You shall not murder.’ “ ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ “ ‘You shall not steal.’ “ ‘You shall not offer false testimony.’ “ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ “And, “ ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” The young man, not satisfied with this answer, said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.” When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?” Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Everyone who has left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life. But many will be last who are first; and first who are last. “For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who was the master of a household, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. When he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. He went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace. He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right I will give you.’ So they went their way. Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise. About the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle. He said to them, ‘Why do you stand here all day idle?’ They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and you will receive whatever is right.’ When evening had come, the lord of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning from the last to the first.’ “When those who were hired at about the eleventh hour came, they each received a denarius. When the first came, they supposed that they would receive more; and they likewise each received a denarius. When they received it, they murmured against the master of the household, saying, ‘These last have spent one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat!’ But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take that which is yours, and go your way. It is my desire to give to this last just as much as to you. Is it not lawful for me to do what I want to with what I own? Or is your eye evil, because I am good?’ So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.” It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem and sent messengers before his face. They went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him. They did not receive him, because he was traveling with his face set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky, and destroy them, just as Elijah did?” But he turned and rebuked them, “You do not know of what kind of spirit you are. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” They went to another village. As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, “I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord.” Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” He said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.” But Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce God’s Kingdom.” Another also said, “I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house.” But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for God’s Kingdom.” Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place where he was about to come. He said to them, “The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest. Go your ways. Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way. Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house.’ If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you. Heal the sick who are there, and tell them, ‘God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’ But into whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that God’s Kingdom has come near to you.’ I tell you, it will be more tolerable in that day for Sodom than for that city. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you. You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades. "Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.” They went forth. War arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they were defeated and there was no longer any place for them in heaven; and the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” He said to them, “I saw that Satan had fallen like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.” Turning to the disciples, he said, “All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him.” Turning to the disciples, he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see, for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them.” Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” He said to him, “You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered, “A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side. In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place, and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion, came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the host, and said to him, ‘Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.’ Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?” He said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus's feet, and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.” Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.” When he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, Teach us to pray, just as John also Taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say, ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us day by day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ ” He said to them, “Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight, and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,’ and he from within will answer and say, ‘Do not bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give it to you’? I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs. “I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened. “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake instead of a fish, will he? Or if he asks for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the multitudes marveled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.” Others, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven. But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if I by God’s finger cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come to you. “When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe. But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his plunder. “He that is not with me is against me. He who does not gather with me scatters. The unclean spirit, when he has gone out of the man, passes through dry places, seeking rest, and finding none, he says, ‘I will turn back to my house from which I came out.’ When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order. Then he goes, and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first.” It came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice, and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which nursed you!” But he said, “Yes, even more, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.” (And indeed, the Gospel proclaims that all generations shall call his mother Mary blessed, “she who believed”, for she “kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Whoever curses whom God has blessed is cursed, except they repent.) When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, “This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah, the prophet. For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will also be to this generation. The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and will condemn them: for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, one greater than Jonah is here. “No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light. The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness. Therefore see whether the light that is in you is not darkness. If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light.” Now as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went in, and sat at the table. When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner. The Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness. You foolish ones, did not he who made the outside make the inside also? But give for alms as gifts to the needy those things which are within, and behold, all things will be clean to you. But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and God’s love. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone. Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the best seats in the synagogues, and the greetings in the marketplaces. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like hidden graves, and the men who walk over them do not know it.” One of the lawyers answered him, “Teacher, in saying this you insult us also.” He said, “Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves will not even lift one finger to help carry those burdens. Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. So you testify and consent to the works of your fathers. For they killed them, and you build their tombs. Therefore also the wisdom of God said, “ ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute, that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.’ “Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation. Woe to you lawyers! For you took away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in, you hindered.” As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him; lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him. Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him. Are five sparrows not sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God. But the very hairs of your head are all counted. Therefore do not be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows. “I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God; but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of God’s angels. Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say; for the Holy Spirit will Teach you in that same hour what you must say.” One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life does not consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.” He spoke a parable to them, saying, “The ground of a certain rich man produced abundantly. He reasoned within himself, saying, ‘What will I do, because I do not have room to store my crops?’ He said, ‘This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns, build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.” ’ But God said to him, ‘You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” He said to his disciples, “Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they do not sow, they do not reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds! Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height? If then you are not able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow. They do not toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith? Do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things. But seek God's Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you. Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. “Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning. Be like men watching for their Lord, when he returns from the wedding feast; that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him. Blessed are those servants, whom the Lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you that he will dress himself, make them recline, and will come and serve them. They will be blessed if he comes in the second or third watch, and finds them so. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to be broken into. Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you do not expect him.” Peter said to him, “Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?” The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times? Blessed is that servant whom his Lord will find doing so when he comes. Truly I tell you, that he will set him over all that he has. But if that servant says in his heart, ‘My Lord delays his coming,’ and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken, then the Lord of that servant will come in a day when he is not expecting him, and in an hour that he does not know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful. That servant, who knew his Lord’s will, and did not prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes, but he who did not know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked. “I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled. But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am before it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division. For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.” He said to the multitudes also, “When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it happens. When a south wind blows, you say, ‘There will be a scorching heat,’ and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you do not interpret this time? Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right? For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison. I tell you, you will by no means get out of there, before you have paid the very last penny.” Now there were some present at the same time who told him about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them; do you think that they were worse offenders than all the men who dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you, no, but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.” He spoke this parable. “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it, and found none. He said to the vine dresser, ‘Behold, these three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and found none. Cut it down. Why does it waste the soil?’ He answered, ‘Lord, leave it alone this year also, while I dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.’ ” He was Teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day. Behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. She was bent over, and could in no way straighten herself up. When Jesus saw her, he called her, and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.” He laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight and glorified God. The ruler of the synagogue, being indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, “There are six days in which men ought to work. Therefore come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day!” Therefore the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does each one of you not free his ox or his donkey from the stall on the Sabbath, and lead him away to water? Ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham whom Satan had bound eighteen long years, be freed from this bondage on the Sabbath day?” As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. He said, “What is God’s Kingdom like? To what shall I compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his own garden. It grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the sky live in its branches.” Again he said, “To what shall I compare God’s Kingdom? It is like yeast, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, not stopping before it was all leavened.” He went on his way through cities and villages, Teaching, and traveling on to Jerusalem. One said to him, “Lord, are they few who are saved?” He said to them, “Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in and will not be able. When once the master of the house has risen up, and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ then he will answer and tell you, ‘I do not know you or where you come from.’ Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you Taught in our streets.’ He will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.’ There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in God's Kingdom, and yourselves being thrown outside. They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in God's Kingdom. Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last.” On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, “Get out of here, and go away, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.' Nevertheless I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the next day, for it cannot be that a prophet would perish outside of Jerusalem. “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her own brood under her wings, and you refused! Behold, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me before you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ” When he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching him. Behold, a certain man who had dropsy was in front of him. Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” But they were silent. He took him, and healed him, and let him go. He answered them, “Which of you, if your son or an ox fell into a well, would not immediately pull him out on a Sabbath day?” They could not answer him regarding these things. He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them, “When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him, and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, ‘Make room for this person.’ Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place. But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” He also said to the one who had invited him, “When you make a dinner or a supper, do not call your friends, nor your brethren, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back. But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind; and you will be blessed, because they do not have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.” When one of those who sat at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is he who will feast in God’s Kingdom!” But he said to him, “A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people. He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’ They all as one began to make excuses. “The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.’ Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.’ Another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ That servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.’ The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’ The lord said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper.’ ” He departed from there and continued on his journey to Jerusalem. Great crowds of the people followed him.

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