18 And the disciples of John told him of all these things. tain two. 2 Gr. 3 Or, licans, justified God, 5 being baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and 30 the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God, 6 being not baptized of him. Whereunto then shall I liken 31 the men of this generation, and to what are they like? They are like unto children 32 that sit in the marketplace, the gospel and call one to another; which say, We piped unto you, and ye did not dance; we wailed, and ye did not weep. For 33 John the Baptist is come eating no bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a 7 devil. The Son of man is 34 come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold, a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom 8 is justi- 35 fied of all her children. 19 And John calling unto him 1 Gr. cer- 24 4 Gr. 5 Or, hav ing been 6 Or, not having been 7 Gr. And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went 8 Or, was ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with 25 the wind? But what went ye out to see? a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparel 9 Or, And one of the Pharisees 36 desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. And be- 37 hold, a woman which was in the city, a sinner; and when she knew that he was sitting at meat in the Pharisee's house, she brought 9 an alabaster cruse of ointment, and stand- 38 ing behind at his feet, weep led, and live delicately, are in 10 Gr. kissing, she began to wet his feet 26 kings' courts. But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much ed much. ancient 27 more than a prophet. This is 11 Some authori- See John 12 Or, 28 I say unto you, Among them with her tears, and wiped them two debtors: the one owed five hundred 1pence, and the 42 other fifty. When they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him 43 most? Simon answered and said, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. And he said unto him, Thou hast 44 rightly judged. And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair. 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to 2 kiss my 46 feet. My head with oil thou 1 See marginal note on Matt. xviii. 28. 2 Gr. kiss much. 3 Or, among didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with oint47 ment. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth lit48 tle. And he said unto her, 4 Or. 49 Thy sins are forgiven. And gospel they that sat at meat with him began to say 3 within themselves, Who is this that 50 even forgiveth sins? And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. 8 And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the 4 good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the 2 twelve, and certain women which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven 5 devils had 3 gone out, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto them of their substance. 4 And when a great multitude 5 Gr. demons. 6 Many ancient authori ties read him. came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable: The 5 sower went forth to sow his seed and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it. And other fell on the 6 rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And other 7 fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it. And other fell into 8 the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him 9 what this parable might be. And he said, Unto you it is 10 given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. Now the parable is 11 this: The seed is the word of God. And those by the way 12 side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. And 13 those on the rock are they which, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And 14 that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. And 15 that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience, 22 Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and 23 they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling with water, and 24 were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water and they ceased, 25 and there was a calm. 26 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that ancient senes; renes: and so in ver. 37. And when he was come forth 27 upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had 3 devils; and for a long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in any house, but in the tombs. And 28 when he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not. For he com- 29 manded the unclean spirit to come out from the man. For +oftentimes it had seized him: and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, he was driven of the 5 devil into the deserts. And 30 Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many 3 devils were entered into him. And they intreated 31 him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss. Now there was there a 32 herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they intreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. And the 3 devils came out from 33 the man, and entered into the swine and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were choked. And when 34 they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. And they went 35 out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the devils were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right he commandeth even the winds Or, saved mind, at the feet of Jesus: and the water, and they obey him? And they arrived at the country of the 2 Gerasenes, which is over against Galilee. and they were afraid. And 36 they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with 3 devils was made whole. And all the people of the coun- 37 try of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them; for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned. 38 But the man from whom the 1 devils were gone out prayed him that he might be with him but he sent him away, 39 saying, Return to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him. 40 And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jaïrus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him to come into his 42 house; for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which 2 had spent all her living upon physicians, and could 44 not be healed of any, came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her 45 blood stanched. And Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and 46 crush thee. But Jesus said, Some one did touch me: for I perceived that power had 47 gone forth from me. And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immedi 1 Gr. demons, 2 Some ancient authori ties omit had spent all her living upon physicians, and. 3 Some ancient authorities omit and they with him. that were 4 Or, saved thee 5 Or, Teacher ately. And he said unto her, 48 Daughter, thy faith hath 4 made thee whole; go in peace. While he yet spake, there 49 cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the 5 Master. But Jesus 50 hearing it, answered him, Fear not only believe, and she shall be made whole. And 51 when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother. And all were 52 weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to 53 scorn, knowing that she was dead. But he, taking her by 54 the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise. And her spirit re- 55 turned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat. And her parents were 56 amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done. And he called the twelve 9 together, and gave them power and authority over all 1 devils, and to cure diseases. And he 2 sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto 3 them, Take nothing for your 6 Or, saved journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. And in- 4 to whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart. And as many as receive you 5 not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them. And they depart- 6 ed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere. 7 Some ancient authorities omit the sick. Now Herod the tetrarch 7 10 heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen 8 from the dead; and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old 9 prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him. 1 Gr. recline. And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called 11 Bethsaida. But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he healed. 12 And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may 2 Or, soul go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals; for we are 13 here in a desert place. But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this 14 people. For they were about parture five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them 1 sit down in companies, 15 about fifty each. And they did 3 Or, deso, and made them all 1sit 16 down. And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before 17 the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets. 18 And it came to pass, as he was praying alone, the disci ples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am? And they answering said, John 19 the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. And he said unto them, 20 But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. But he charged 21 them, and commanded them to tell this to no man; saying, 22 The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. And he said unto all, If any 23 man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever would save his 24 2 life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his 2 life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a man profited, 25 if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? For 26 whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a 27 truth, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. And it came to pass about 28 eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the 29 fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling. And 30 behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah; who appeared in 31 glory, and spake of his 3 decease which he was about to |