a Gr.

done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; recline. and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old 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.

10 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 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. "And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are 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 people. "For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them "sit down in companies, about fifty each. And they did so, and made them all "sit 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 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 disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am? "And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets

« Or, soul

is risen again.

"And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. "But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man; "saying, 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 man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his "life for Or, de my sake, the same shall save it. 25For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? 26For 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 truth, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

parture

Or,

having

awake

28 And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter and John and remained James, and went up into the mountain to pray. 29And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling. And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah; "who appeared in glory, and spake of his 'decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. "And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one

*Or. booths

ancient authori

my beSee Matt. xvii. 5:

loved Son

for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said. And while he said these "Many things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed tics read them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him. And 7 when the voice 'came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.

36

'Or,

37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when was pas they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. 38And behold, a man from the mulțitude cried, saying, 'Master, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child: 39and "Teacher behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it "teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.

40

Or,

vulseth

And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and cothey could not. "And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son. And as he was yet a coming, the 'devil 'dashed .cr. him down, and stare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And they were all astonished at the majesty of God.

43

45

demon.

for,

rent him

But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples, "Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men. But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed led from them, that they should not perceive it: and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

g Or, convulsed

A

46 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be "greatest. But when Je- Gr. sus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little

greater.

a Gr. lesser.

Gr.

demons.

child, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is "least among you all, the same is great.

49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out 'devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. 50 But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not Gr were against you is for you.

being fulfilled.

✔ Many

authori

even as

51 And it came to pass, when the days 'were wellnigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered ancient into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for ties add him. 53And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them? 55But he turned, and rebuked them. "And they went to another ties ad village.

Elijah did.

• Some

ancient authori

and said, Ye know

not what

manner

of spirit

ye are Some, but fewer,

add also

Son of

mt cance

not to

57 And as they went in the way, a certain man man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou grof goest. 58And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but For the the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 59And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God. And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house. But Jesus said unto dging him, No man, having put his hand to the plough,

destroy men's lives, but to save them.

fGr.

places.

61

62

and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

X.

3Go

a Many

ancient authori

te add and so in

and two:

ver. 17.

Now after these things the Lord appointed seventy "others, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself was about to come. "And he said unto them, The harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no wallet, no shoes and salute no man on the way. And into whatsoever house ye shall 'enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if a son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall turn to you again. And in that same house remain, or.enter eating and drinking such things as they give: for first, say the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you and heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. But into whatsoever city ye shall enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets thereof and say, "Even the dust from your city, that cleaveth to our feet, we do wipe off against you: howbeit know this, that the kingdom of God is come "Or, it nigh. I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, 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. "Howbeit it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgement, than for you. And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades. "He that "Gr. heareth you heareth me; and he that rejecteth you

15

powers.