thee? And he gave him no answer, not even to one 14 word: insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 1 Or, a feast Now at the feast the governor was wont to release 15 unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. 16 When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate 17 said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he 18 knew that for envy they had delivered him up. And 19 while he was sitting on the judgement-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Now the chief priests 20 and the elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. But the 21 governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What then shall I 22 do unto Jesus which is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified. And he said, Why what evil 23 hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified. So when Pilate saw that 24 he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before 2 Some the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of authorities this righteous man: see ye to it. And all the people 25 blood: see answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our ye &c. children. Then released he unto them Barabbas : 26 ancient read of this 3 Gr. Præ 5 Some ancient 3 5 but Jesus he scourged and delivered to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into 27 torium. See the palace, and gathered unto him the whole band. Mark xv 16 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet 28 4 Or, cohort robe. And they plaited a crown of thorns and put it 29 authorities upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spat upon him, 30 and took the reed and smote him on the head. And 31 when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his garments, and led him away to crucify him. read clothed. And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, 32 1 pressed. Simon by name; him they 'compelled to go with them, Gr. im33 that he might bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The 34 place of a skull, they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not 35 drink. And when they had crucified him, they parted 36 his garments among them, casting lots: and they sat 37 and watched him there. And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING 38 OF THE JEWS. Then are there crucified with him two 2 tuary robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left. 39 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their 40 heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, Or, sancand buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art 41 the Son of God, come down from the cross. In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the 42 scribes and elders, said, He saved others; himself her, can he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now himself! come down from the cross, and we will believe on him. And 43 He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he 45 not save 4 5 why or why that forsake me? didst thou Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all 46 the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth Or, earth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, 47 hast thou forsaken me? And some of them stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calleth 48 Elijah. And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, 49 and gave him to drink. And the rest said, Let be; 50 let us see whether Elijah cometh to save him. And Many Jesus cried again with a loud voice, and yielded up his authorities 51 spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was rent in another twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did took a spear and pierced his side, 52 quake; and the rocks were rent; and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen came out 53 asleep were raised; and coming forth out of the tombs blood. after his resurrection they entered into the holy city xix. 34. 54 and appeared unto many. Now the centurion, and 6 ancient add And and there water and See John of God 1 they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, Ora son feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. And many women were there beholding from 55 afar, which had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and 56 Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. And when even was come, there came a rich man 57 from Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: this man went to Pilate, and asked for 58 the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded it to be given up. And Joseph took the body, and wrapped 59 it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his own new 60 tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed. And Mary Magdalene was there, and the 61 other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. Now on the morrow, which is the day after the 62 Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we re- 63 member that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I rise again. Command therefore 64 that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be worse than the first. Pilate said 65 2 Or, Take unto them, "Ye have a guard: go your way, 3 make it 3 Gr. make as sure as ye can. So they went, and made the 66 sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, the guard being with them. a guard it sure, as ye know. and Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn28 toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And behold, 2 there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was as 3 lightning, and his raiment white as snow: and for fear 4 of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the 5 women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, authorities he lay. 6 which hath been crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, even as he said. Come, see the place where Many 7 the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disci- ancient ples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he. goeth read where before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I 8 have told you. And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his 9 disciples word. And behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, 10 and worshipped him. Then saith Jesus unto them, Fear not go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 11 Now while they were going, behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief 12 priests all the things that were come to pass. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole 14 him away while we slept. And if this 'come to the 2 Or, come governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of before the 15 care. So they took the money, and did as they were taught and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day. 16 to a hearing governor But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the 17 mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some 18 doubted. And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me 19 in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy 20 Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatso- days. ever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you alway, consumma even unto the end of the world. 6 3 Gr. all the 4 Or, the tion of the age ACCORDING TO S. MARK. 1 Some ancient THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 'the 1 authorities Son of God. omit the Son of God. 2 Some ancient authorities read in the prophets. Even as it is written in Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 2 3 John came, who baptized in the wilderness and 4 preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins. And there went out unto him all the country of 5 Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. And John was clothed with camel's hair, and 6 had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, 7 There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, 3 Gr. suff the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I baptized you with water; but 8 5 Or, Holy he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. cient. + Or, in Spirit: and so throughout this book. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came 9 from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John Gr. into. in the Jordan. And straightway coming up out of 10 the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: and a voice 11 came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased. And straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the 12 wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days 13 tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. Now after that John was delivered up, Jesus came 14 |