the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience. 16 And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they which enter in may see the light. 17 For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to 18 light. Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath. 1 Or, seemeth to have 2 Many others, Gadarenes: and so in ver. 37. time 5 Gr. demon. him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto 25 them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him? And they arrived at the 26 country of the 2 Gerasenes, which is over against Galilee. And when he was come forth 27 upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had 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 29 he commanded 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 devil into the deserts. And Jesus asked 30 him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many devils were entered into him. And they in- 31 treated him that he would ancient authorities read Gergesenes; 3 Gr. demons. 4 Or, of a long not command them to depart 32 into the abyss. Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they intreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he 33 gave them leave. And the i devils came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, 24 and were choked. And when they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in 35 the country. And they went 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 mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid. 36 And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with 1devils was 2 made 37 whole. And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them; for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, 38 and returned. But the man from whom the devils were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he 39 sent him away, 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. And as Jesus returned, the 40 multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him. And behold, there came a 41 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 house; for he had 42 an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him. And a woman having an 43 issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any, came behind him, and touch- 44 ed the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched. And 45 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 crush thee. But Jesus said, 46 Some one did touch me: for I perceived that power had gone forth from me. And 47 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 immediately. And he said un- 48 to her, Daughter, thy faith 8 Some ancient authorities omit had + Some ancient authorities 1 Gr. demons. 2 Or, saved spent all her living upon physicians, and. omit and they that were with him. hath made thee whole; go in peace. 49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; 50 trouble not the 2Master. But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not only believe, and she shall be made whole. 51 And 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 52 maiden and her mother. And all were weeping, and bewailing her but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but 53 sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that 54 she was dead. But he, taking her by the hand, called, say55 ing, Maiden, arise. And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be 56 given her to eat. And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done. 91 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, 2 and to cure diseases. And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal 35 the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; 4 neither have two coats. And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence 5 depart. And as many as re1 Or, saved thee 2 Or, Teacher ceive you not, when ye de- Now Herod the tetrarch 7 heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; and by some, 8 that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod said, John 9 I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him. And the apostles, when 10 they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to 5 Some ancient authorities omit the sick. and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for 14 all this people. For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about 15 fifty each. And they did so, and made them all1sit down. 16 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 disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I 19 am? And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets 20 is risen again. And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of 21 God. But he charged them, and commanded them to tell 22 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. 23 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. For whosoever 24 would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. For 25 what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? For whosoever shall be a- 26 shamed 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 27 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. 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 pray- 29 ing, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling. And behold, there 30 talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah; who appeared in glory, and 31 spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter 32 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, 33 as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to 1 Gr. recline. 2 Or, soul 3 Or, departure awake Or, having remained be here and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing 34 what he said. And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is 2my Son, my chosen: hear ye 36 him. And when the voice 3 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. 37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met 38 him. And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Master, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child: 39 and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising 40 him sorely. And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; 41 and they could not. And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? 42 bring hither thy son. And as he was yet a coming, the 6 devil 7 dashed him down, and 8tare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And they were all 43 astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples, Let these words sink 44 into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men. But 45 they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it: and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. 9 And there arose a reason- 46 ing among them, which of them should be greatest. But when Jesus saw the 47 reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side, and said 48 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 10 least among you all, the same is great. And John answered and 49 said, Master, we saw one casting out "devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. But Jesus said unto him, 50 Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you. And it came to pass, when 51 the days 12 were well-nigh 1 Or, booths 2 Many ancient authorities Matt. xvii. 5; Mark ix. 7. 3 Or, was past 7 Or, rent him vulseth greater 6 Gr. demon. 10 Gr. lesser 11 Gr. demons. read my beloved Son. See 4 Or, Teacher 5 Or, con8 Or, convulsed 9 Gr. 12 Gr. were being fulfilled. |