Luke

Luke 1 : Dedication to Theophilus

(Acts 1:1-3)

1For as much as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,2Even as they delivered them to us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4That you might know the certainty of those things, wherein you have been instructed.

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold

(Matthew 11:7-19; Luke 7:24-35; Luke 16:14-17)

5THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

Theophilus = “friend of God”  2 in 2

Herod = “heroic”   the name of a royal family that flourished among the Jews in the times of Christ and the Apostles. Herod the Great was the son of Antipater of Idumaea. Appointed king of Judaea B.C. 40 by the Roman Senate at the suggestion of Antony and with the consent of Octavian, he at length overcame the great opposition which the country made to him and took possession of the kingdom B.C. 37; and after the battle of Actium, he was confirmed by Octavian, whose favour he ever enjoyed. He was brave and skilled in war, learned and sagacious; but also extremely suspicious and cruel. Hence he destroyed the entire royal family of Hasmonaeans, put to death many of the Jews that opposed his government, and proceeded to kill even his dearly beloved wife Mariamne of the Hasmonaean line and his two sons she had borne him. By these acts of bloodshed, and especially by his love and imitation of Roman customs and institutions and by the burdensome taxes imposed upon his subjects, he so alienated the Jews that he was unable to regain their favour by his splendid restoration of the temple and other acts of munificence. He died in the 70th year of his age, the 37th year of his reign, the 4th before the Dionysian era. In his closing years John the Baptist and Christ were born; Matthew narrates that he commanded all the male children under two years old in Bethlehem to be slain.  44 in 41

Judaea = “he shall be praised”  in a narrower sense, to the southern portion of Palestine lying on this side of the Jordan and the Dead Sea, to distinguish it from Samaria, Galilee, Peraea, and Idumaea;  in a broader sense, referring to all Palestine  44 in 44

Zacharias meaning “remembered of Jehovah”  the father of John the Baptist  son of Barachias, who was slain by the Jews between the altar and the temple

Abijah = “my father is Jah (Jehovah)” a priest, the head of a priestly family from whom when David divided the priests into 24 classes, Abia was the 8th order; son and successor to Rehoboam on the throne of Judah

Wife  γυνή gynḗ, goo-nay’; probably from the base of G1096; a woman; specially, a wife:—wife, woman.    221 times in 200 verses

Daughter θυγάτηρ thygátēr, thoo-gat’-air; apparently a primary word (compare “daughter”); a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant):—daughter.  29 in 28

Elisabeth = “oath of God”  the wife of Zacharias and mother of John the Baptist, of the priestly family, and a relative of Mary, Lk. 1:36   9 in 8

righteous, observing divine laws;   in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God;   of those who seem to themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves in their virtues, whether real or imagined;  innocent, faultless, guiltless;   used of him whose way of thinking, feeling, and acting is wholly conformed to the will of God, and who therefore needs no rectification in the heart or life  81 times in 76 verses

To Walk  to lead over, carry over, transfer;  to pursue the journey on which one has entered, to continue on one’s journey   155 in 147

Commandments  an order, command, charge, precept, injunction; ἐντολή entolḗ, en-tol-ay’; from G1781; injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription:—commandment, precept. 71 in 65

ἐντέλλομαι entéllomai, en-tel’-lom-ahee; from G1722 and the base of G5056; to enjoin:—(give) charge, (give) command(-ments), injoin.     21 times in 17 verses

Child  τέκνον téknon, tek’-non; from the base of G5098; a child (as produced):—child, daughter, son.   99 times in 91 verses

8And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, 9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. 11And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell on him. 13But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elisabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14And you shall have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.’

Temple  ναός naós, nah-os’; from a primary ναίω naíō (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple:—shrine, temple.   used of the temple at Jerusalem, but only of the sacred edifice (or sanctuary) itself, consisting of the Holy place and the Holy of Holies (in classical Greek it is used of the sanctuary or cell of the temple, where the image of the god was placed which is distinguished from the whole enclosure)   46 times in 40 verses

Standing  †ἵστημι hístēmi, his’-tay-mee; a prolonged form of a primary στάω stáō stah’-o (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses);  163 times in 152 verses

Right Side δεξιός dexiós, dex-ee-os’; from G1209; the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):—right (hand, side).    53 times in 53 verses

Altar  θυσιαστήριον thysiastḗrion, thoo-see-as-tay’-ree-on; from a derivative of G2378; a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative):—altar.   23 times in 21 verses   the altar for slaying and burning of victims used of

Fear  φοβέω phobéō, fob-eh’-o; from G5401; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:—be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.   110 in 90   to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)

John = “Jehovah is a gracious giver”  John the Baptist was the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, the forerunner of Christ. By order of Herod Antipas he was cast into prison and afterwards beheaded.   133 times in 130 verses

Joy  χαρά chará, khar-ah’; from G5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:—gladness, ×greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).  59 in 57

Joy  χαίρω chaírō, khah’-ee-ro; a primary verb; to be “cheer”ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:—farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.  77 in 68

Birth  γέννησις génnēsis, ghen’-nay-sis; from G1080; nativity:—birth.

γεννάω gennáō, ghen-nah’-o; from a variation of G1085; to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate:—bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.   105 in 65

Drink  πίνω pínō, pee’-no; a prolonged form of πίω píō pee’-o; which (together with another form) πόω póō po’-o; occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe (literally or figuratively):—drink.  80 in 66

Wine  οἶνος oînos, oy’-nos; a primary word (or perhaps of Hebrew origin (H3196)); “wine” (literally or figuratively):—wine.  33 in 25

Mother  μήτηρ mḗtēr, may’-tare; apparently a primary word; a “mother” (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):—mother.  85 in 79

Womb  κοιλία koilía, koy-lee’-ah; from κοῖλος koîlos (“hollow”); a cavity, i.e. (especially) the abdomen; by implication, the matrix; figuratively, the heart:—belly, womb.  23 in 22

Before  ἐνώπιον enṓpion, en-o’-pee-on; neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):—before, in the presence (sight) of, to.    98 times in 89 verses

Power  δύναμις dýnamis, doo’-nam-is; from G1410; force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself):—ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.  120 in 116

Elijah = “my God is Jehovah”   a prophet born at Thisbe, the unflinching champion of the theocracy in the reigns of the idolatrous kings Ahab and Ahaziah. He was taken up to heaven without dying, whence the Jews expected he would return just before the advent of the Messiah, whom he would prepare the minds of the Israelites to receive.   30 in 30

the heart    καρδία kardía, kar-dee’-ah; prolonged from a primary κάρ kár (Latin cor, “heart”); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:—(+ broken-)heart(-ed).   that organ in the animal body which is the centre of the circulation of the blood, and hence was regarded as the seat of physical life   160 in 152

To make ready  ἑτοιμάζω hetoimázō, het-oy-mad’-zo; from G2092; to prepare:—prepare, provide, make ready. Compare G2680.   40 in 40

18And Zacharias said to the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. 19And the angel answering said to him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak to you, and to show you these glad tidings.20And, behold, you shall be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because you believe not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

Speak  λαλέω laléō, lal-eh’-o; a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:—preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare G3004.   308 in 271

Performed  γίνομαι gínomai, ghin’-om-ahee; a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (“gen”-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):   709 times in 636 verses

Believe πιστεύω pisteúō, pist-yoo’-o; from G4102; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one’s spiritual well-being to Christ):—believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.    264 times in 220 verses     believe (239x),

Word  λόγος lógos, log’-os; from G3004; something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ):   331 in 316

Fulfill  πληρόω plēróō, play-ro’-o; from G4134; to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.: 95 in 90

Season  καιρός kairós, kahee-ros’; of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:—X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while.    86 in 81

21And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple. 22And when he came out, he could not speak to them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned to them, and remained speechless. 23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

Marvelled  θαυμάζω thaumázō, thou-mad’-zo; from G2295; to wonder; by implication, to admire:—admire, have in admiration, marvel, wonder.   48 in 46

24And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25Thus has the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

Conceived  συλλαμβάνω syllambánō, sool-lam-ban’-o; from G4862 and G2983; to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid:—catch, conceive, help, take.   17 in 16

Men  ἄνθρωπος ánthrōpos, anth’-ro-pos; from G435 and ὤψ ṓps (the countenance; from G3700); man-faced, i.e. a human being:—certain, man.  559 in 504

The Birth of Jesus Foretold

26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came in to her, and said, Hail, you that are highly favored, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women. 29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary: for you have found favor with God. 31And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS. 32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David: 33And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34Then said Mary to the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Ghost shall come on you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God. 36And, behold, your cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 37For with God nothing shall be impossible. 38And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it to me according to your word. And the angel departed from her.

City  πόλις pólis, pol’-is; probably from the same as G4171, or perhaps from G4183; a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size):—city.   164 times in 155 verses

Galilee = “Circuit”  the name of a region of northern Palestine, bounded on the north by Syria, on the west by Sidon, Tyre, Ptolemais and their territories and the promontory of Carmel, on the south by Samaria and on the east by the Jordan. It was divided into Upper Galilee and Lower Galilee.   Γαλιλαία Galilaía, gal-il-ah’-yah; of Hebrew origin (H1551); Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine:—Galilee.    63 in 62

גָּלִיל Gâlîyl, gaw-leel’; or (prolonged) גָּלִילָה Gâlîylâh; the same as H1550; a circle (with the article); Galil (as a special circuit) in the North of Palestine:—Galilee.  6 in 6

גָּלִיל gâlîyl, gaw-leel’; from H1556; a valve of a folding door (as turning); also a ring (as round):—folding, ring.

Nazareth = “the guarded one”  12 in 12

Virgin  παρθένος parthénos, par-then’-os; of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter:—virgin.  14 in 12

Man  ἀνήρ anḗr, an’-ayr; a primary word (compare G444); a man (properly as an individual male):—fellow, husband, man, sir.    215 times in 193 verses

Joseph = “let him add”  †Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph, ee-o-safe’; of Hebrew origin (H3130); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:—Joseph.     35 times in 34 verses

House  οἶκος oîkos, oy’-kos; of uncertain affinity; a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively):—home, house(-hold), temple.  114 in 106

David  †Δαβίδ Dabíd, dab-eed’; of Hebrew origin (H1732); Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king:—David.  59 in 54

 Mary or Miriam = “their rebellion”   Μαρία María, mar-ee’-ah; of Hebrew origin (H4813); Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females:—Mary.   54 in 46

Cast in Mind  to bring together different reasons, to reckon up the reasons, to reason, revolve in one’s mind, deliberate   G1260 matches the Greek διαλογίζομαι (dialogizomai),
which occurs 16 times in 15 verses

Jesus = “Jehovah is salvation”  975 in 935

Throne  θρόνος thrónos, thron’-os; from θράω thráō (to sit); a stately seat (“throne”); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate:—seat, throne.   61 in 50

Reign  βασιλεύω basileúō, bas-il-yoo’-o; from G935; to rule (literally or figuratively):—king, reign.  23 in 18

Jacob = “heel-catcher or supplanter”  Ἰακώβ Iakṓb, ee-ak-obe’; of Hebrew origin (H3290); Jacob (i.e. Ja`akob), the progenitor of the Israelites:—also an Israelite:—Jacob.    27 times in 25 verses

Kingdom  βασιλεία basileía, bas-il-i’-ah; from G935; properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively):—kingdom, + reign.  G932 matches the Greek βασιλεία (basileia),  which occurs 162 times in 154 verses

Mary Visits Elizabeth

39And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42And she spoke out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 43And what is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For, see, as soon as the voice of your salutation sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

Mary’s Song of Praise

(1 Samuel 2:1-11)

46And Mary said, My soul does magnify the Lord,

47And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.

48For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from now on all generations shall call me blessed.

49For he that is mighty has done to me great things; and holy is his name.

50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

51He has showed strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

52He has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Mighty  δυνάστης dynástēs, doo-nas’-tace; from G1410; a ruler or officer:—of great authority, mighty, potentate.  3 in 3

Exalted  ὑψόω hypsóō, hoop-so’-o; from G5311; to elevate (literally or figuratively):—exalt, lift up.  22 in 16

53He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he has sent empty away.

Hungry  πεινάω peináō, pi-nah’-o; from the same as G3993 (through the idea of pinching toil; “pine”); to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave:—be an hungered.   24 in 23

54He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

55As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

Abraham = “father of a multitude”   73 in 69

Seed  σπέρμα spérma, sper’-mah; from G4687; something sown, i.e. seed (including the male “sperm”); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting):—issue, seed.  from which a plant germinates; the seed i.e. the grain or kernel which contains within itself the germ of the future plants; of the grains or kernels sown; metaph. a seed i.e. a residue, or a few survivors reserved as the germ of the next generation (just as seed is kept from the harvest for the sowing); the semen virile; the product of this semen, seed, children, offspring, progeny; family, tribe, posterity; whatever possesses vital force or life giving power; of divine energy of the Holy Spirit operating within the soul by which we are regenerated;  44 in 41

Ever  αἰών aiṓn, ahee-ohn’; from the same as G104; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):— for ever, an unbroken age, perpetuity of time, eternity  128 times in 102 verses

56And Mary stayed with her about 3 months, and returned to her own house.

Three  τρεῖς treîs, trice; a primary (plural) number; “three”:—three.   69 in 60

Months  μήν mḗn, mane; a primary word; a month:—month.  18 in 18   the time of the new moon, new moon (the first day of each month, when the new moon appeared was a festival among the Hebrews)

Returned  ὑποστρέφω hypostréphō, hoop-os-tref’-o; from G5259 and G4762; to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively):—come again, return (again, back again), turn back (again).  36 in 35

The Birth of John the Baptist

57Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy on her; and they rejoiced with her.

 

Delivered  τίκτω tíktō, tik’-to; a strengthened form of a primary τέκω tékō tek’-o (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively:—bear, be born, bring forth, be delivered, be in travail.   to bring forth, bear, produce (fruit from the seed); of a woman giving birth;   of the earth bringing forth its fruits    19 times in 18 verses

Brought forth  γεννάω gennáō, ghen-nah’-o; from a variation of G1085; to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate:—bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring.   105 times in 65 verses

Time  χρόνος chrónos, khron’-os; of uncertain derivation; a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay   53 in 53

Mercy  ἔλεος éleos, el’-eh-os; of uncertain affinity; compassion (human or divine, especially active):—(+ tender) mercy.   28 in 27

59And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.60And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. 61And they said to her, There is none of your kindred that is called by this name. 62And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all. 64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.65And fear came on all that dwelled round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.66And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Circumcise  περιτέμνω peritémnō, per-ee-tem’-no; from G4012 and the base of G5114; to cut around, i.e. (specially) to circumcise:—circumcise.   22 in 16

Child  παιδίον paidíon, pahee-dee’-on; neuter diminutive of G3816; a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian:—(little, young) child, damsel.  51 in 4

Father  †πατήρ patḗr, pat-ayr’; apparently a primary word; a “father” (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):—father, parent. 419 in 372    (419 : 81st P)

John = “Jehovah is a gracious giver”  John the Baptist was the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth, the forerunner of Christ. By order of Herod Antipas he was cast into prison and afterwards beheaded.  John the apostle, the writer of the Fourth Gospel, son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of James the elder. He is that disciple who (without mention by name) is spoken of in the Fourth Gospel as especially dear to Jesus and according to the traditional opinion is the author of the book of Revelation   Ἰωάννης Iōánnēs, ee-o-an’-nace; of Hebrew origin (H3110); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:—John.  133 times in 130 verses

But  ἀλλά allá, al-lah’; neuter plural of G243; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):—and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.    637 times in 602 verses

Mother  μήτηρ mḗtēr, may’-tare; apparently a primary word; a “mother” (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote):—mother.  85 in 79

Name  ὄνομα ónoma, on’-om-ah; from a presumed derivative of the base of G1097(compare G3685); a “name” (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):—called, (+ sur-)name(-d).   229 in 214   name (193x),

Signs  ἐννεύω enneúō, en-nyoo’-o; from G1722 and G3506; to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture:—make signs.

ἐν en, en; a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); “in,” at, (up-)on, by, etc.:   G1722 matches the Greek ἐν (en),  which occurs 2,799 times in 2,127 verses

Called  καλέω kaléō, kal-eh’-o; akin to the base of G2753; to “call” (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):—bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).   155 in 138

Mouth  στόμα stóma, stom’-a; probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of G5114; the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon):—edge, face, mouth.   79 in 72

Immediately  παραχρῆμα parachrēma, par-akh-ray’-mah; from G3844 and G5536 (in its original sense); at the thing itself, i.e. instantly:—forthwith, immediately, presently, straightway, soon. 19 in 19

Opened  ἀνοίγω anoígō, an-oy’-go; from G303 and οἴγω oígō (to open); to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications):—open.   78 in 75

Loosed  γλῶσσα glōssa, gloce-sah’; of uncertain affinity; the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired):—tongue. 50 in 47

Fear  φόβος phóbos, fob’-os; from a primary φέβομαι phébomai (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:—be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.  47 in 44

Heart  καρδία kardía, kar-dee’-ah; prolonged from a primary κάρ kár (Latin cor, “heart”); the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle:—(+ broken-)heart(-ed).  160 in 152

Hand  χείρ cheír, khire; perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.   179 in 171

Zechariah’s Song

67And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

Holy  ἅγιος hágios, hag’-ee-os; from ἅγος hágos (an awful thing) (compare G53, G2282); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):—(most) holy (one, thing), saint.   229 in 219

Saying  †λέγω légō, leg’-o; a primary verb; properly, to “lay” forth,  1349 in 1244

68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he has visited and redeemed his people,

 

Visited  ἐπισκέπτομαι episképtomai, ep-ee-skep’-tom-ahee; middle voice from G1909and the base of G4649; to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve:—look out, visit.   11 in 11

Redeemed  λύτρωσις lýtrōsis, loo’-tro-sis; from G3084; a ransoming (figuratively):—+redeemed, redemption.   3 in 3

69And has raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

Horn  κέρας kéras, ker’-as; from a primary κάρ kár (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively):—horn.  11 in 10

Salvation  σωτηρία sōtēría, so-tay-ree’-ah; feminine of a derivative of G4990 as (properly, abstract) noun; rescue or safety (physically or morally):—deliver, health, salvation, save, saving.   45 in 43   deliverance, preservation, safety, salvation;  future salvation, the sum of benefits and blessings which the Christians, redeemed from all earthly ills, will enjoy after the visible return of Christ from heaven in the consummated and eternal kingdom of God.  Scripture describes a fourfold salvation: saved from the penalty, power, presence and the pleasure of sin. (cf. Arthur W. Pink, A Fourfold Salvation)

70As he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

71That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

Enemies  ἐχθρός echthrós, ech-thros’; from a primary ἔχθω échthō (to hate); hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan):—enemy, foe.   32 in 32

Hate  vμισέω miséō, mis-eh’-o; from a primary μῖσος mîsos (hatred); to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less:—hate(-ful).  42 in38

72To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

Perform  ποιέω poiéō, poy-eh’-o; apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):—  602 in 519

Remember  μνάομαι mnáomai, mnah’-om-ahee; middle voice of a derivative of G3306 or perhaps of the base of G3145 (through the idea of fixture in the mind or of mental grasp); to bear in mind, i.e. recollect; by implication, to reward or punish:   21 in 21

Covenant  διαθήκη diathḗkē, dee-ath-ay’-kay; from G1303; properly, a disposition, i.e. (specially) a contract (especially a devisory will):—covenant, testament.   a disposition, arrangement, of any sort, which one wishes to be valid, the last disposition which one makes of his earthly possessions after his death, a testament or will  33 times in 30

73The oath which he swore to our father Abraham,

Oath  ὅρκος hórkos, hor’-kos; from ἕρκος hérkos (a fence; perhaps akin to G3725); a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (specially, an oath):—oath.   10 in 10   that which has been pledged or promised with an oath

Sware  ὀμνύω omnýō, om-noo’-o; a prolonged form of a primary, but obsolete ὄμω ómō, for which another prolonged form ὀμόω omóō om-o’-o is used in certain tenses; to swear, i.e. take (or declare on) oath:—swear.  27 in 21

74That he would grant to us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,

Delivered  ῥύομαι rhýomai, rhoo’-om-ahee; middle voice of an obsolete verb, akin to G4482(through the idea of a current; compare G4511); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e. rescue:—deliver(-er).   19 in 16

Without Fear  ἀφόβως aphóbōs, af-ob’-oce; adverb from a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and G5401; fearlessly:—without fear.   4 in 4

75In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

76And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for you shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

77To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,

78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high has visited us,

79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel.

Before  ἐνώπιον enṓpion, en-o’-pee-on; neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):—before, in the presence (sight) of, to.     98 times in 89 verses

Life  ζωή zōḗ, dzo-ay’; from G2198; life (literally or figuratively):—life(-time). Compare G5590.   133 in 126

Face  πρόσωπον prósōpon, pros’-o-pon; from G4314 and ὤψ ṓps (the visage, from G3700); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person:—(outward) appearance, × before, countenance, face, fashion, (men’s) person, presence.   78 in 73

Prepare  ἑτοιμάζω hetoimázō, het-oy-mad’-zo; from G2092; to prepare:—prepare, provide, make ready.  41 in 40

Knowledge  γνῶσις gnōsis, gno’-sis; from G1097; knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge:—knowledge, science.   29 in 28

Remisson  ἄφεσις áphesis, af’-es-is; from G863; freedom; (figuratively) pardon:—deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.  17 times in 16 verses   

1. release from bondage or imprisonment

2. forgiveness or pardon, of sins (letting them go as if they had never been committed), remission of the penalty

Sins  ἁμαρτία hamartía, ham-ar-tee’-ah; from G264; a sin (properly abstract):—offence, sin(-ful).   174 in 155   (174  sum of divisors : 360)

Tender  σπλάγχνον splánchnon, splangkh’-non; probably strengthened from σπλήν splḗn (the “spleen”); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy:—bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.  11 in 11   bowels, intestines, (the heart, lungs, liver, etc.)

Dayspring  ἀνατολή anatolḗ, an-at-ol-ay’; from G393; a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural):—dayspring, east, rising.  ;a rising (of the sun and stars); the east (the direction of the sun’s rising)  10 in 10

Light  ἐπιφαίνω epiphaínō, ep-ee-fah’-ee-no; from G1909 and G5316; to shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or (figuratively) known:—appear, give light.   4 in 4

Sit  κάθημαι káthēmai, kath’-ay-mahee; from G2596; and ἧμαι hēmai (to sit; akin to the base of G1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:—dwell, sit (by, down).  89 in 87

Darkness σκότος skótos, skot’-os; from the base of G4639; shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively):—darkness.  32 in 31

Shadow  σκιά skiá, skee’-ah; apparently a primary word; “shade” or a shadow (literally or figuratively (darkness of error or an adumbration)):—shadow. 7 in 7

Death  θάνατος thánatos, than’-at-os; from G2348; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):—X deadly, (be…) death.  119 in 106

Feet  πούς poús, pooce; a primary word; a “foot” (figuratively or literally):—foot(-stool).  93 in 86

Grew  αὐξάνω auxánō, owx-an’-o; a prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow (“wax”), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive):—grow (up), (give the) increase.  22 in 22

Deserts ἔρημος érēmos, er’-ay-mos; of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, G5561 being implied):—desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.   50 times in 50 verses;  solitary, lonely, desolate, uninhabited

Israel  Ἰσραήλ Israḗl, is-rah-ale’; of Hebrew origin (H3478); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively):—Israel.  70 in 68

Luke 2 : The Birth of Jesus

(Isaiah 7:10-16; Micah 5:1-6; Matthew 1:18-25)

1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Caesar = “severed”   Καῖσαρ Kaîsar, kah’-ee-sar; of Latin origin; Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor:—Cæsar.   30 times in 24 verses

Augustus = “venerable”;  the first Roman emperor;  title conferred upon Roman emperors  Αὐγοῦστος Augoûstos, ow’-goos-tos; from Latin (“august”); Augustus, a title of the Roman emperor:—Augustus.

Decree  δόγμα dógma, dog’-mah; from the base of G1380; a law (civil, ceremonial or ecclesiastical):—decree, ordinance.   doctrine, decree, ordinance  5 in 5

δοκέω dokéō, dok-eh’-o; a prolonged form of a primary verb, δόκω dókō dok’-o (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of G1166) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):—be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.     66 times in 62 verses

World οἰκουμένη oikouménē, oy-kou-men’-ay; feminine participle present passive of G3611 (as noun, by implication, of G1093); land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire:—earth, world.  15 in 15

Taxed  ἀπογράφω apográphō, ap-og-raf’-o; from G575 and G1125; to write off (a copy or list), i.e. enrol:—tax, write.  4 in 4

Cyrenius = “warrior”  the Greek form of the Roman name Quirinus. His full name is Publius Sulpicius Quirinus. He was consul B.C. 12., and was made governor of Syria after the banishment of Archelaus in A.D. 6. He was probably twice governor of Syria; his first governorship extended from B.C. 4 (the year of Christ’s birth) to B.C. 1. It was during this time that he was sent to make enrolment which caused Joseph and Mary to visit Bethlehem. Luke 2:2. The second enrolment is mentioned in Acts 5:37.  1 in 1

Governor   ἡγεμονεύω hēgemoneúō, hayg-em-on-yoo’-o; from G2232; to act as ruler:—be governor.   2 in 2

Syria = “exalted”  8 in 8

First  †πρῶτος prōtos, pro’-tos; contracted superlative of G4253; foremost (in time, place, order or importance):—before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former.   99 in 93

Joseph  †Ἰωσήφ Iōsḗph, ee-o-safe’; of Hebrew origin (H3130); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:—Joseph.   35 in 34

Nazareth = “the guarded one”  the ordinary residence and home town of Christ    12 times in 12

Bethlehem = “house of bread”  8 in 8

Espoused μνηστεύω mnēsteúō, mnace-tyoo’-o; from a derivative of G3415; to give a souvenir (engagement present), i.e. betroth:—espouse.  3 in 3   to woo her and ask her in marriage

Brought Forth  τίκτω tíktō, tik’-to; a strengthened form of a primary τέκω tékō tek’-o (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses); to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively:—bear, be born, bring forth, be delivered, be in travail.   19 in 18

Firstborn  πρωτότοκος prōtótokos, pro-tot-ok’-os; from G4413 and the alternate of G5088; first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively):—firstbegotten(-born).   9 in 9

Wrapped | Swaddling Clothes  σπαργανόω sparganóō, spar-gan-o’-o; from σπάργανον spárganon (a strip; from a derivative of the base of G4682 meaning to strap or wrap with strips); to swathe (an infant after the Oriental custom):—wrap in swaddling clothes.   2 in 2

Room  τόπος tópos, top’-os; apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard:—   92 in 88

Inn  κατάλυμα katályma, kat-al’-oo-mah; from G2647; properly, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e. (by implication) a lodging-place:—guestchamber, inn.

καταλύω katalýō, kat-al-oo’-o; from G2596 and G3089; to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare G2646) to halt for the night:—destroy, dissolve, be guest, lodge, come to nought, overthrow, throw down.  to dissolve, disunite   20 times in 16 verses

The Shepherds and Angels

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Country  χώρα chṓra, kho’-rah; feminine of a derivative of the base of G5490 through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants):—coast, county, fields, ground, land, region. Compare G5117.   27 in 27   the space lying between two places or limits

Shepherds  ποιμήν poimḗn, poy-mane’; of uncertain affinity; a shepherd (literally or figuratively):—shepherd, pastor.    18 times in 17 verses   A shepherd in the Near East was responsible for watching out for enemies trying to attack the sheep, defending the sheep from attackers, healing the wounded and sick sheep, finding and saving lost or trapped sheep, loving them, and sharing their lives and to earn their trust.

Keeping  φυλάσσω phylássō, foo-las’-so; probably from G5443 through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid:—beward, keep (self), observe, save   to watch, keep watch    32 in 30

Watch  φυλακή phylakḗ, foo-lak-ay’; from G5442; a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively:—cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.    47 times in 45 verses

Flock  ποίμνη poímnē, poym’-nay; contraction from G4165; a flock (literally or figuratively):—flock, fold.  5 in 4

Night  νύξ nýx, noox; a primary word; “night” (literally or figuratively):—(mid-)night.    65 times in 62 verses

Glory  δόξα dóxa, dox’-ah; from the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):—dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.    168 times in 151 verses

Sore  μέγας mégas, meg’-as; (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη megálē, plural μεγάλοι megáloi, etc.; compare also G3176, G3187); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):  195 in 185

Afraid  φοβέω phobéō, fob-eh’-o; from G5401; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:—be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.  110 in 90

Good Tidings  εὐαγγελίζω euangelízō, yoo-ang-ghel-id’-zo; from G2095 and G32; to announce good news (“evangelize”) especially the gospel:—declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).   61 in 52

Joy  χαρά chará, khar-ah’; from G5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:—gladness, ×greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).  59 in 57

Christ  Χριστός Christós, khris-tos’; from G5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:—Christ.      569 times in 530 verses   (569 is 104th Prime)

Sign  σημεῖον sēmeîon, say-mi’-on; neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of G4591; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:—miracle, sign, token, wonder.  77 times in 69 verses

Babe   βρέφος bréphos, bref’-os; of uncertain affinity; an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively:—babe, (young) child, infant.   8 in 8

Lying  κεῖμαι keîmai, ki’-mahee; middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively):—be (appointed, laid up, made, set), lay, lie. Compare   27 in 26

Manger  φάτνη phátnē, fat’-nay; from πατέομαι patéomai (to eat); a crib (for fodder):—manager, stall.  4 in 4

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.  15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. 16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.

Jesus Presented at the Temple

21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.  22And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

Purification  καθαρισμός katharismós, kath-ar-is-mos’; from G2511; a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation:—cleansing, + purge, purification(-fying).   8 in 7

Law  νόμος nómos, nom’-os; from a primary νέμω némō (to parcel out, especially food or grazing to animals); law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a principle):—law.   197  i n 158   anything established, anything received by usage, a custom, a law, a command

Moses = “drawing out”  Μωσεύς Mōseús, moce-yoos’; of Hebrew origin; (H4872); Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver:—Moses.    80 times in 79 verses

Jerusalem = “set ye double peace”  Ἱεροσόλυμα Hierosólyma, hee-er-os-ol’-oo-mah; of Hebrew origin (H3389); Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine:—Jerusalem. Compare  59 in 59

Present  παρίστημι parístēmi, par-is’-tay-mee; from G3844 and G2476; to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid:—assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield.  43 in 39

It is Written  †γράφω gráphō, graf’-o; a primary verb; to “grave”, especially to write; figuratively, to describe:—describe, write(-ing, -ten).   203 in 183  (203 is 6th bell number)

Male  †ἄῤῥην árrhēn, ar’-hrane; probably from G142; male (as stronger for lifting):—male, man  9 in 7

Open  διανοίγω dianoígō, dee-an-oy’-go; from G1223 and G455; to open thoroughly, literally (as a first-born) or figuratively (to expound):—open.  8 in 8

Sacrifice  θυσία thysía, thoo-see’-ah; from G2380; sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively):—sacrifice.  29 in 29

Pair  ζεῦγος zeûgos, dzyoo’-gos; from the same as G2218; a couple, i.e. a team (of oxen yoked together) or brace (of birds tied together):—yoke, pair.   2 in 2

Pidgeon | Dove  περιστερά peristerá, per-is-ter-ah’; of uncertain derivation; a pigeon:—dove, pigeon.  2 in 2

The Prophecy of Simeon

25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on him. 26And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:

30For my eyes have seen your salvation,

31Which you have prepared before the face of all people;

32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

33And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 34And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Simon = “harkening”†Συμεών Symeṓn, soom-eh-one’; from the same as G4613; Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites:—Simeon, Simon.  7 in 7

Waiting  προσδέχομαι prosdéchomai, pros-dekh’-om-ahee; from G4314 and G1209; to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience):—accept, allow, look (wait) for, take.   14 in 14

Just  δίκαιος díkaios, dik’-ah-yos; from G1349; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):—just, meet, right(-eous).   81 in 76   righteous, observing divine laws

Consolation  παράκλησις paráklēsis, par-ak’-lay-sis; from G3870; imploration, hortation, solace:—comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty.   29 in 28   a calling near, summons, (esp. for help)

παρακαλέω parakaléō, par-ak-al-eh’-o; from G3844 and G2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):—beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.  114 in 104

Revealed  χρηματίζω chrēmatízō, khray-mat-id’-zo; from G5536; to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of G5530), i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of G5532) to constitute a firm for business, i.e. (generally) bear as a title:—be called, be admonished (warned) of God, reveal, speak.   9 in 9

See  †εἴδω eídō, i’-do; a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:—  Lat:  video    691 times in 625 verses

Before  πρίν prín, prin; adverb from G4253; prior, sooner:—before (that), ere.   14 in 141

Parents  γονεύς goneús, gon-yooce’; from the base of G1096; a parent:—parent.   19 in 18

γίνομαι gínomai, ghin’-om-ahee; a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (“gen”-erate),   709 times in 636 verses  (709 is 127th Prime)

Arms  ἀγκάλη ankálē, ang-kal’-ay; from ἄγκος ánkos (a bend, “ache”); an arm (as curved):—arm.   the curve or inner angle of the arm, the bent arm  1 in 1 

Blesssed †εὐλογέω eulogéō, yoo-log-eh’-o; from a compound of G2095 and G3056; to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper):—bless, praise. 44 in 41

Servant  †δοῦλος doûlos, doo’-los; from G1210; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):—bond(-man), servant.  127 in 119

δέω déō, deh’-o; a primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively):—bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind.  48 in 41

Depart  ἀπολύω apolýō, ap-ol-oo’-o; from G575 and G3089; to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (figuratively) let die, pardon or (specially) divorce:—(let) depart, dismiss, divorce, forgive, let go, loose, put (send) away, release, set at liberty.  89 times in 63 verses

ἀπό apó, apo’; a primary particle; “off,” i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):—(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with.  657 in 602

λύω lýō, loo’-o; a primary verb; to “loosen” (literally or figuratively):—break (up), destroy, dissolve, (un-)loose, melt, put off. Compare G4486.  46 in 40

Word  ῥῆμα rhēma, hray’-mah; from G4483; an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naught whatever:—+ evil, + nothing, saying, word.   70 in 67

ῥέω rhéō, hreh’-o; perhaps akin (or identical) with G4482 (through the idea of pouring forth); to utter, i.e. speak or say:—command, make, say, speak (of). Compare G3004.  27 in 26

Eyes  ὀφθαλμός ophthalmós, of-thal-mos’; from G3700; the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance):—eye, sight.  102 in 86

Fall  πτῶσις ptōsis, pto’-sis; from the alternate of G4098; a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively):—fall.   2 in 2

Rising Again  ἀνάστασις anástasis, an-as’-tas-is; from G450; a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth):—raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.  42 in 40

Sword  ῥομφαία rhomphaía, hrom-fah’-yah; probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively):—sword.  a large sword;  properly a long Thracian javelin, also a kind of long sword wont to be worn on the right shoulder  7 in 7

Pierce  Through  διέρχομαι diérchomai, dee-er’-khom-ahee; from G1223 and G2064; to traverse (literally):—come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout), pierce through, travel, walk through.  46 in 42

Thoughts  διαλογισμός dialogismós, dee-al-og-is-mos’; from G1260; discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate:—dispute, doubtful(-ing), imagination, reasoning, thought.  14 in 14

Revealed  ἀποκαλύπτω apokalýptō, ap-ok-al-oop’-to; from G575 and G2572; to take off the cover, i.e. disclose:—reveal.  to uncover, lay open what has been veiled or covered up  G601 matches the Greek ἀποκαλύπτω (apokalyptō),  which occurs 32 times in 26 verses;   to hinder the knowledge of a thing

καλύπτω kalýptō, kal-oop’-to; akin to G2813 and G2928; to cover up (literally or figuratively):—cover, hide.  8 in 7

The Prophecy of Anna

36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband 7 years from her virginity; 37And she was a widow of about 84 years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

Anna = “grace” from tribe of Asher   Ἄννα Ánna, an’-nah; of Hebrew origin (H2584); Anna, an Israelitess:—Anna.

Phanuel = “the face of God”   Φανουήλ Phanouḗl, fan-oo-ale’; of Hebrew origin (H6439); Phanuel (i.e. Penuel), an Israelite:—Phanuel.  1 in 1

Penuel or Peniel = “facing God”  the place named by Jacob when he wrestled with God and located on the north bank of the Jabbok close to the Jordan  9 in 8

Tribe  φυλή phylḗ, foo-lay’; from G5453 (compare G5444); an offshoot, i.e. race or clan:—kindred, tribe   31 in23

Asher = “blessed”  Ἀσήρ Asḗr, as-ayr’; of Hebrew origin (H836); Aser (i.e. Asher), an Israelite tribe:—Aser.  2 in 2 

Husband ἀνήρ anḗr, an’-ayr; a primary word (compare G444); a man (properly as an individual male):—fellow, husband, man, 215 in 193

Age  μέρα hēméra, hay-mer’-ah; feminine (with G5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι hēmai (to sit; akin to the base of G1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):  389 in 366

Year  ἔτος étos, et’-os; apparently a primary word; a year:—year.  49 in 48

Widow  χήρα chḗra, khay’-rah; feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of G5490 through the idea of deficiency; a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively:—widow.  metaph. a city stripped of its inhabitants and riches is represented under the figure of a widow (Babylon)  27 in 25

Temple  ἱερόν hierón, hee-er-on’; neuter of G2413; a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas G3485 denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere):—temple.  71 in 67  (19th and 20th primes)  The word “temple” in the NT, with respect to the temple at Jerusalem, often referred to the entire precinct which included the sanctuary, courts, and other buildings. The temple of Jerusalem consisted of the whole of the sacred enclosure, embracing the entire aggregate of buildings, balconies, porticos, courts (that is that of the men of Israel, that of the women, and that of the priests), belonging to the temple; the latter designates the sacred edifice properly so called, consisting of two parts, the “sanctuary” or “Holy Place” (which no one except the priests was allowed to enter), and the “Holy of Holies” or “the most holy place” (which was entered only on the great day of atonement by the high priest alone). Also there were the courts where Jesus or the apostles taught or encountered adversaries, and the like, “in the temple”; also the courts of the temple, of the Gentiles, out of which Jesus drove the buyers and sellers and the money changers, court of the women.

Served  λατρεύω latreúō, lat-ryoo’-o; from λάτρις látris (a hired menial); to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage:—serve, do the service, worship(-per).  21 in 21

Prayers  δέησις déēsis, deh’-ay-sis; from G1189; a petition:—prayer, request, supplication.  19 in 17

Instant  ὥρα hṓra, ho’-rah; apparently a primary word; an “hour” (literally or figuratively):—day, hour, instant, season, × short, (even-)tide, (high) time.  108 in 100

Spake  λαλέω laléō, lal-eh’-o; a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. utter words:—preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare G3004.   308 times in 271 verses

Looked  προσδέχομαι prosdéchomai, pros-dekh’-om-ahee; from G4314 and G1209; to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience):—accept, allow, look (wait) for, take.   14 in 14

Redemption  λύτρωσις lýtrōsis, loo’-tro-sis; from G3084; a ransoming (figuratively):—+redeemed, redemption.  3 in 3

λυτρόω lytróō, loo-tro’-o; from G3083; to ransom (literally or figuratively):—redeem.  4 in 3

λύτρον lýtron, loo’-tron; from G3089; something to loosen with, i.e. a redemption price (figuratively, atonement):—ransom. 2 in 2

The Return to Nazareth

(Isaiah 61:1-11; Matthew 2:19-23; Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30)

39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him.

The Boy Jesus at the Temple

41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing. 49And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them. 51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Feast  ἑορτή heortḗ, heh-or-tay’; of uncertain affinity; a festival:—feast, holyday.  27 in 25

Passover  πάσχα páscha, pas’-khah; of Chaldee origin (compare H6453); the Passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it):—Easter, Passover.  29 in  27   

1. the paschal sacrifice (which was accustomed to be offered for the people’s deliverance of old from Egypt)

2. the paschal lamb, i.e. the lamb the Israelites were accustomed to slay and eat on the fourteenth day of the month of Nisan (the first month of their year) in memory of the day on which their fathers, preparing to depart from Egypt, were bidden by God to slay and eat a lamb, and to sprinkle their door posts with its blood, that the destroying angel, seeing the blood, might pass over their dwellings; Christ crucified is likened to the slain paschal lamb

3. the paschal feast, the feast of the Passover, extending from the 14th to the 20th day of the month Nisan

פֶּסַח peçach, peh’-sakh; from H6452; a pretermission, i.e. exemption; used only techically of the Jewish Passover (the festival or the victim):—passover (offering).  49 in 46  

Fulfilled  τελειόω teleióō, tel-i-o’-o; from G5046; to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character):—consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect.   33 in 24

Returned  ὑποστρέφω hypostréphō, hoop-os-tref’-o; from G5259 and G4762; to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively):—come again, return (again, back again), turn back (again).   36 in 35

Knew  γινώσκω ginṓskō, ghin-oce’-ko; a prolonged form of a primary verb; to “know” (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed):—allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.   246 in 208

Company  συνοδία synodía, soon-od-ee’-ah; from a compound of G4862 and G3598 (“synod”); companionship on a journey, i.e. (by implication), a caravan:—company.  1 in 1

Journey  ὁδός hodós, hod-os’; apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means:—journey, (high-)way.  102 in 99

Acquaintance  γνωστός gnōstós, gnoce-tos’; from G1097; well-known:—acquaintance, (which may be) known, notable.  15 in 15

Found  εὑρίσκω heurískō, hyoo-ris’-ko; a prolonged form of a primary εὕρω heúrō hyoo’-ro, which (together with another cognate form) εὑρέω heuréō hyoo-reh’-o is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect; to find (literally or figuratively):—find, get, obtain, perceive, see.   194 in 168

Sitting  καθέζομαι kathézomai, kath-ed’-zom-ahee; from G2596 and the base of G1476; to sit down:—sit.  6 in 6

Midst  μέσος mésos, mes’-os; from G3326; middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun):—among, × before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.   61 in 59  (17th and 18th  Prime)

Doctors  διδάσκαλος didáskalos, did-as’-kal-os; from G1321; an instructor (genitive case or specially):—doctor, master, teacher.  58 in 57

διδάσκω didáskō, did-as’-ko; a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb δάω dáō (to learn); to teach (in the same broad application):—teach.  99 in 91

Hearing  ἀκούω akoúō, ak-oo’-o; a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):—give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.  452 in 402

Asking  ἐπερωτάω eperōtáō, ep-er-o-tah’-o; from G1909 and G2065; to ask for, i.e. inquire, seek:—ask (after, questions), demand, desire, question.  62 in 58

Astonished  ἐξίστημι exístēmi, ex-is’-tay-mee; from G1537 and G2476; to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane:—amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder.  21 in 17

Understanding  σύνεσις sýnesis, soon’-es-is; from G4920; a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or (concretely) the intellect:—knowledge, understanding.  7 in 7

συνίημι syníēmi, soon-ee’-ay-mee; from G4862 and ἵημι híēmi (to send); to put together, i.e. (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously:—consider, understand, be wise.  31 in 25

Answers  ἀπόκρισις apókrisis, ap-ok’-ree-sis; from G611; a response:—answer.  4 in 4

ἀποκρίνομαι apokrínomai, ap-ok-ree’-nom-ahee; from G575 and κρίνω krínō; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected):—answer.  251 in 248

Amazed  †ἐκπλήσσω ekplḗssō, ek-place’-so; from G1537 and G4141; to strike with astonishment:—amaze, astonish.  14 in 13

Sorrowing  ὀδυνάω odynáō, od-oo-nah’-o; from G3601; to grieve:—sorrow, torment.   4 in 4

Must  †δεῖ deî, die; 3rd person singular active present of G1210; also deon deh-on’; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding):—behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.  106 in 104

Subject  ὑποτάσσω hypotássō, hoop-ot-as’-so; from G5259 and G5021; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey:—be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.  49 in 32  (17)  G293  This word was a Greek military term meaning “to arrange [troop divisions] in a military fashion under the command of a leader”. In non-military use, it was “a voluntary attitude of giving in, cooperating, assuming responsibility, and carrying a burden”.

Increased  προκόπτω prokóptō, prok-op’-to; from G4253 and G2875; to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e. (figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in time, to be well along):—increase, proceed, profit, be far spent, wax.  6 in 6

Favour  χάρις cháris, khar’-ece; from G5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):—acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).    156 in 147

Luke 3 : The Mission of John the Baptist

(Isaiah 40:1-5; Matthew 3:1-12; Mark 1:1-8; John 1:19-28)

1Now in the 15th year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

Tiberius = “from the Tiber (as god-river)”  the second Roman emperor   Τιβέριος Tibérios, tib-er’-ee-os; of Latin origin; probably pertaining to the river Tiberis or Tiber; Tiberius, a Roman emperor:—Tiberius.  1 in 1

Pontius [Pilate] = “of the sea”  the sixth Roman procurator of Judah who crucified Christ   Πόντιος Póntios, pon’-tee-os; of Latin origin; apparently bridged; Pontius, a Roman:—Pontius.   4 in 4

Pilate = “armed with a spear”  Πιλᾶτος Pilâtos, pil-at’-os; of Latin origin; close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman:—Pilate.   55 in 53

Tetrarch  to be a governor of a tetrarchy, be tetrarch of a region   †τετραρχέω tetrarchéō, tet-rar-kheh’-o; from G5076; to be a tetrarch:—(be) tetrarch.  a governor of the fourth part of a region. Thus Strabo states that Galactia was formerly divided into three parts, each one of which was distributed into four smaller subdivisions each of which was governed by a tetrarch. Strabo relates that Thessaly, before the time of Philip of Macedon, had been divided into four tetrarchies, each having its own tetrarch.

Philip = “lover of horses”  Φίλιππος Phílippos, fil’-ip-pos; from G5384 and G2462; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites:—Philip.  38 in 37   tetrarch of Trachonitis, was brother to Herod Antipas, by the father’s, but not by the mother’s side. Philip was born of Cleopatra, of Jerusalem, and Herod of Malthace, a Samaritan: he died in the twentieth year of Tiberias, five years after his mention in Lk. 3:1. He built Caesarea Philippi. His step brother Herod Antipas, married his wife unlawfully. (Gill)

Ituraea = “past the limits” or “he will arrange”   a mountainous region, lying northeast of Palestine and west of Damascus. At the time when John the Baptist made his public appearance it was subject to Philip the tetrarch, son of Herod the Great, among the regions assigned to this prince after his father’s death. It was brought under Jewish control by king Aristobulus around 100 B.C. Its inhabitants had been noted for robbery and skilful use of the bow.  †Ἰτουραΐα Itouraḯa, ee-too-rah’-yah; of Hebrew origin (H3195); Ituræa (i.e. Jetur), a region of Palestine:—Ituræa.  1 in 1

Trachonitis = “a rugged region”  a rough region, inhabited by robbers, situated between Antilibanus on the west and on the east by the mountains of Batanaea and on the north by the territory of Damascus

Lysanias = “that drives away sorrow”  a tetrarch of Abilene (i.e. the district around Abila) in the thirteenth year of Tiberias (A.D. 29), at the time when Herod Antipas was tetrarch of Galilee and when Herod Philip was tetrarch of Ituraea and Trachonitis

Abilene = “grassy meadow”  a region of Syria between Lebanon and Hermon towards Phoenicia, 18 miles (29 km) from Damascus and 37 miles (60 km) from Heliopolis

Annas = “humble”  high priest of the Jews, elevated to the priesthood by Quirinius the governor of Syria c. 6 or 7 A.D., but afterwards deposed by Valerius Gratus, the procurator of Judaea, who put in his place, first Ismael, son of Phabi, and shortly after Eleazar, son of Annas. From the latter, the office passed to Simon; from Simon c. 18 A.D. to Caiaphas; but Annas even after he had been put out of office, continued to have great influence.  4 in 4

Caiaphas = “as comely”  a high priest of the Jews appointed to that office by Valerius Gratus, governor of Judaea, after removal of Simon, son of Camith, A.D. 18, and was removed A.D. 36 by Vitellius, governor of Syria, who appointed Jonathan, son of Ananus (Annus, father-in-law of Caiaphas), his successor;  Καϊάφας Kaïáphas, kah-ee-af’-as; of Chaldee origin; the dell; Caiaphas (i.e. Cajepha), an Israelite:—Caiaphas.   9 in 9

High Priest  ἀρχιερεύς archiereús, ar-khee-er-yuce’; from G746 and G2409; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:—chief (high) priest, chief of the priests.  123 in 120

Wilderness  ἔρημος érēmos, er’-ay-mos; of uncertain affinity; lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, G5561 being implied):—desert, desolate, solitary, wilderness.  50 in 50

Jordan  Ἰορδάνης Iordánēs, ee-or-dan’-ace; of Hebrew origin (H3383); the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river of Palestine:—Jordan.   15 in 15

Preaching  ηρύσσω kērýssō, kay-roos’-so; of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel):—preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.  63 in 60

Baptism  βάπτισμα báptisma, bap’-tis-mah; from G907; baptism (technically or figuratively):—baptism.  22 in 22  immersion, submersion;  of calamities and afflictions with which one is quite overwhelmed;  of John’s baptism, that purification rite by which men on confessing their sins were bound to spiritual reformation, obtained the pardon of their past sins and became qualified for the benefits of the Messiah’s kingdom soon to be set up. This was valid Christian baptism, as this was the only baptism the apostles received and it is not recorded anywhere that they were ever rebaptised after Pentecost.;  of Christian baptism; a rite of immersion in water as commanded by Christ, by which one after confessing his sins and professing his faith in Christ, having been born again by the Holy Spirit unto a new life, identifies publicly with the fellowship of Christ and the church.;  In Rom 6:3, Paul states we are “baptised unto death” meaning that we are not only dead to our former ways, but they are buried. To return to them is as unthinkable for a Christian as for one to dig up a dead corpse! See also discussion of baptism under the previous Strong’s number (907).

βαπτίζω baptízō, bap-tid’-zo; from a derivative of G911; to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of Christian baptism:—Baptist, baptize, wash.  86 in 65

Repentance  μετάνοια metánoia, met-an’-oy-ah; from G3340; (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another’s) decision):—repentance.   24 in 24   a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done

μετανοέω metanoéō, met-an-o-eh’-o; from G3326 and G3539; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction):—repent.  36 in 32

Remission  ἄφεσις áphesis, af’-es-is; from G863; freedom; (figuratively) pardon:—deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.   17 in 16

4As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

5Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

6And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Isaiah  Ἡσαΐας Hēsaḯas, hay-sah-ee’-as; of Hebrew origin (H3470); Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite:—Esaias.  21 in 21

Crying  βοάω boáō, bo-ah’-o; apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. shout (for help or in a tumultuous way):—cry.  11 in 11

Prepare  ἑτοιμάζω hetoimázō, het-oy-mad’-zo; from G2092; to prepare:—prepare, provide, make ready. Compare G2680.  41 in 40

Paths  τρίβος tríbos, tree’-bos; from τρίβω tríbō (to “rub”; akin to τείρω teírō, τρύω trýō, and the base of G5131, G5134); a rut or worn track:—path.  3 in 3

τράγος trágos, trag’-os; from the base of G5176; a he-goat (as a gnawer):—goat  3 in 3

Straight  †εὐθύς euthýs, yoo-thoos’; perhaps from G2095 and G5087; straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively) true; adverbially (of time) at once:—anon, by and by, forthwith, immediately, straightway.  16 in 16

Valley  φάραγξ pháranx, far’-anx; properly, strengthened from the base of G4008 or rather of G4486; a gap or chasm, i.e. ravine (winter-torrent):—valley.   A place shut off by cliffs

Filled  πληρόω plēróō, play-ro’-o; from G4134; to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:—accomplish, × after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.  95 in 90

Mountain  ὄρος óros, or’-os; probably from an obsolete ὄρω órō (to rise or “rear”; perhaps akin to G142; compare G3733); a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain):—hill, mount(-ain). 65 in 65

Hill βουνός bounós, boo-nos’; probably of foreign origin; a hillock:—hill.  2 in 2

Brought Low  ταπεινόω tapeinóō, tap-i-no’-o; from G5011; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart):—abase, bring low, humble (self).  14 in 11

Crooked  σκολιός skoliós, skol-ee-os’; from the base of G4628; warped, i.e. winding; figuratively, perverse:—crooked, froward, untoward.  4 in 4

Flesh  σάρξ sárx, sarx; probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):—carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).  151 in 130

See  ὀπτάνομαι optánomai, op-tan’-om-ahee; a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ὄπτομαι óptomai op’-tom-ahee; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of G3708; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from G991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from G1492, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while G2300, and still more emphatically its intensive G2334, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and G4648 a watching from a distance):—appear, look, see, shew self.  60 in 57

Salvation  †σωτήριον sōtḗrion, so-tay’-ree-on; neuter of the same as G4991 as (properly, concretely) noun; defender or (by implication) defence:—salvation.  5 in 5

7Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say to you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 9And now also the ax is laid to the root of the trees: every tree therefore which brings not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Generation  †γέννημα génnēma, ghen’-nay-mah; from G1080; offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or figuratively):—fruit, generation.  9 in 9

Vipers  ἔχιδνα échidna, ekh’-id-nah; of uncertain origin; an adder or other poisonous snake (literally or figuratively):—viper.   a viper, offspring of vipers; addressed to cunning, malignant, wicked men  5 in 5 

Warned  ὑποδείκνυμι hypodeíknymi, hoop-od-ike’-noo-mee; from G5259 and G1166; to exhibit under the eyes, i.e. (figuratively) to exemplify (instruct, admonish):—show, (fore-)warn. 6 in 6

Flee  φεύγω pheúgō, fyoo’-go; apparently a primary verb; to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish:—escape, flee (away).  33 in 31

Wrath  ὀργή orgḗ, or-gay’; from G3713; properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment:—anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath.    36 times in 34

Fruits  καρπός karpós, kar-pos’; probably from the base of G726; fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively:—fruit.  66 in 56

1. fruit

   1. the fruit of the trees, vines, of the fields

   2. the fruit of one’s loins, i.e. his progeny, his posterity

2. that which originates or comes from something, an effect, result

   1. work, act, deed

   2. advantage, profit, utility

   3. praises, which are presented to God as a thank offering

   4. to gather fruit (i.e. a reaped harvest) into life eternal (as into a granary), is used in fig. discourse of those who by their labours have fitted souls to obtain eternal life

ἁρπάζω harpázō, har-pad’-zo; from a derivative of G138; to seize (in various applications):—catch (away, up), pluck, pull, take (by force).    17 times in 13 verses

†αἱρέομαι hairéomai, hahee-reh’-om-ahee; probably akin to G142; to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer:—choose. Some of the forms are borrowed from a cognate ἕλλομαι héllomai hel’-lom-ahee; which is otherwise obsolete.   to take for oneself, to prefer, choose  4 times in 3

αἴρω aírō, ah’-ee-ro; a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare H5375) to expiate sin:—away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).  110 in 98

Worthy  ἄξιος áxios, ax’-ee-os; probably from G71; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):—due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.  41 in 39   weighing, having weight, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much

Stones  λίθος líthos, lee’-thos; apparently a primary word; a stone (literally or figuratively):—(mill-, stumbling-)stone. 60 in 55

Axe  ἀξίνη axínē, ax-ee’-nay; probably from ἄγνυμι ágnymi (to break; compare G4486); an axe:—axe.  2 in 2  

ῥήγνυμι rhḗgnymi, hrayg’-noo-mee; both prolonged forms of ῥήκω rhḗkō (which appears only in certain forms, and is itself probably a strengthened form of ἄγνυμι ágnymi (see in G2608)) to “break,” “wreck” or “crack”,  8 in 7

Root  ῥίζα rhíza, hrid’-zah; apparently a primary word; a “root” (literally or figuratively):—root.  17 in 16

Tree δένδρον déndron, den’-dron; probably from δρύς drýs (an oak); a tree:—tree.  26 in 19

Good  καλός kalós, kal-os’; of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18, which is properly intrinsic):—X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.  102 in 91   beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable

Hewn Down  ἐκκόπτω ekkóptō, ek-kop’-to; from G1537 and G2875; to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate:—cut down (off, out), hew down, hinder.  16 in 11

Cast  †βάλλω bállō, bal’-lo; a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense):—arise, cast (out), × dung, lay, lie, pour, put (up), send, strike, throw (down), thrust. Compare G4496.  128 in 107   to throw or let go of a thing without caring where it falls

Fire  πῦρ pŷr, poor; a primary word; “fire” (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning):—fiery, fire.   74 times in 73 verses

10And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 11He answers and said to them, He that has two coats, let him impart to him that has none; and he that has meat, let him do likewise.12Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said to him, Master, what shall we do? 13And he said to them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. 14And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said to them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Two  δύο dýo, doo’-o; a primary numeral; “two”:—both, twain, two.    135 times in 124 verses

Coats  a tunic, an undergarment, usually worn next to the skin, a garment, a vestment  χιτών chitṓn, khee-tone’; of foreign origin (H3801); a tunic or shirt:—clothes, coat, garment.  11 in 10

כְּתֹנֶת kᵉthôneth, keth-o’-neth; or כֻּתֹּנֶת kuttôneth; from an unused root meaning to cover (compare H3802); a shirt:—coat, garment, robe.  29 in 26

Meat  βρῶμα brōma, bro’-mah; from the base of G977; food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law:—meat, victuals.  17 in 15

Publicans  τελώνης telṓnēs, tel-o’-nace; from G5056 and G5608; a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue:—publican.   a tax gatherer, collector of taxes or tolls, one employed by a publican or farmer general in the collection of taxes. The tax collectors were as a class, detested not only by the Jews, but by other nations also, both on account of their employment and of the harshness, greed, and deception, with which they did their job.  22 in 21

Exact  πράσσω prássō, pras’-so; a primary verb; to “practise”, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from G4160, which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally):—commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts.  38 in 37

Appointed  διατάσσω diatássō, dee-at-as’-so; from G1223 and G5021; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. (specially) institute, prescribe, etc.:—appoint, command, give, (set in) order, ordain.  17 in 16

You  ὑμῖν hymîn, hoo-min’; irregular dative case of G5210; to (with or by) you:—ye, you, your(-selves) 622 in 657

Soldiers  †στρατεύομαι strateúomai, strat-yoo’-om-ahee; middle voice from the base of G4756; to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations:—soldier, (go to) war(-fare).  9 in 7

Content  ἀρκέω arkéō, ar-keh’-o; apparently a primary verb (but probably akin to G142through the idea of raising a barrier); properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory):—be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient  11 in 8

Wages  ὀψώνιον opsṓnion, op-so’-nee-on; neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as G3795; rations for a soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay:—wages.   4 in 4

15And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16John answered, saying to them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the lace of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: 17Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

Expectation  προσδοκάω prosdokáō, pros-dok-ah’-o; from G4314 and dokeuo (to watch); to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await:—(be in) expect(-ation), look (for), when looked, tarry, wait for.  18 in 15

Mused  διαλογίζομαι dialogízomai, dee-al-og-id’-zom-ahee; from G1223 and G3049; to reckon thoroughly, i.e. (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion):—cast in mind, consider, dispute, muse, reason, think.  16 in 15

Water  ὕδωρ hýdōr, hoo’-dore; from the base of G5205; water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively:—water.  79 in 70

Latchet  ἱμάς himás, hee-mas’; perhaps from the same as G260; a strap, i.e. (specially) the tie (of a sandal) or the lash (of a scourge):—latchet, thong.  4 in 4

Shoes  ὑπόδημα hypódēma, hoop-od’-ay-mah; from G5265; something bound under the feet, i.e. a shoe or sandal:—shoe.  10 in 10

Fan  πτύον ptýon, ptoo’-on; from G4429; a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle):—fan.  2 in 2

Hand  χείρ cheír, khire; perhaps from the base of G5494 in the sense of its congener the base of G5490 (through the idea of hollowness for grasping); the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument):—hand.  179 in 171

Gather  συνάγω synágō, soon-ag’-o; from G4862 and G71; to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably):—+ accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.  73 in 62

ἄγω ágō, ag’-o; a primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce:—be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open.  to lead, take with one   76 in 71

Floor  ἅλων hálōn, hal’-ohn; probably from the base of G1507; a threshing-floor (as rolled hard), i.e. (figuratively) the grain (and chaff, as just threshed):—floor.  2 in 2   a ground plot or threshing floor, i.e. a place in the field made hard after the harvest by a roller, where grain was threshed out

Wheat  †σῖτος sîtos, see’-tos; of uncertain derivation; grain, especially wheat:—corn, wheat.  14 in 14

Garner  ἀποθήκη apothḗkē, ap-oth-ay’-kay; from G659; a repository, i.e. granary:—barn, garner.  6 in 6

Chaff  ἄχυρον áchyron, akh’-oo-ron; perhaps remotely from χέω chéō (to shed forth); chaff (as diffusive):—chaff.   

1. a stalk of grain from which the kernels have been beaten out

2. straw broken up by a threshing machine, chaff

Burn  κατακαίω katakaíō, kat-ak-ah’-ee-o; from G2596 and G2545; to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume wholly:—burn (up, utterly).  11 in 10

Unquenchable  ἄσβεστος ásbestos, as’-bes-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G4570; not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual:—not to be quenched, unquenchable.

Preached εὐαγγελίζω euangelízō, yoo-ang-ghel-id’-zo; from G2095 and G32; to announce good news (“evangelize”) especially the gospel:—declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel).  61 in 55

18And many other things in his exhortation preached he to the people. 19But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 20Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

Added προστίθημι prostíthēmi, pros-tith’-ay-mee; from G4314 and G5087; to place additionally, i.e. lay beside, annex, repeat:—add, again, give more, increase, lay unto, proceed further, speak to any more.  20 in 18

Prison  φυλακή phylakḗ, foo-lak-ay’; from G5442; a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively:—cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.    47 times in 45 verses

 

The Baptism of Jesus

(Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; John 1:29-34)

21Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove on him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.

Descended  καταβαίνω katabaínō, kat-ab-ah’-ee-no; from G2596 and the base of G939; to descend (literally or figuratively):—come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).  86 in 80

Down from  κατά katá, kat-ah’; a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):    482 times in 436 verses

Voice  φωνή phōnḗ, fo-nay’; probably akin to G5316 through the idea of disclosure; a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language:—noise, sound, voice.  141 in 129

Heaven  οὐρανός ouranós, oo-ran-os’; perhaps from the same as G3735 (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):—air, heaven(-ly), sky.   284 in 264   the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it

ὄρος óros, or’-os; probably from an obsolete ὄρω órō (to rise or “rear”; perhaps akin to G142; compare G3733); a mountain (as lifting itself above the plain):—hill, mount(-ain).  65 in 65

The Genealogy of Jesus

(Ruth 4:18-22; Matthew 1:1-17)

23And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph,

which was the son of Heli,

24Which was the son of Matthat,

which was the son of Levi,

which was the son of Melchi,

which was the son of Janna,

which was the son of Joseph (6) (69)

,25Which was the son of Mattathias,

which was the son of Amos,

which was the son of Naum,

which was the son of Esli,

which was the son of Nagge,

26Which was the son of Maath,

which was the son of Mattathias,

which was the son of Semei,

which was the son of Joseph,  (15)(60)

which was the son of Juda,

27Which was the son of Joanna, (17)(58)

which was the son of Rhesa,

which was the son of Zorobabel,

which was the son of Salathiel,

which was the son of Neri,

28Which was the son of Melchi,

which was the son of Addi,

which was the son of Cosam,

which was the son of Elmodam,

which was the son of Er, 29

Which was the son of Jose,

which was the son of Eliezer,

which was the son of Jorim,

which was the son of Matthat,

which was the son of Levi,

30Which was the son of Simeon,

which was the son of Juda, (33)

which was the son of Joseph,(34)(41)

which was the son of Jonan,

which was the son of Eliakim,

31Which was the son of Melea,

which was the son of Menan,

which was the son of Mattatha,

which was the son of Nathan,

which was the son of David, (41)(34)

32Which was the son of Jesse,

which was the son of Obed,

which was the son of Booz,

which was the son of Salmon,

which was the son of Naasson,

33Which was the son of Aminadab,

which was the son of Aram,

which was the son of Esrom,

which was the son of Phares,

which was the son of Juda,

34Which was the son of Jacob,

which was the son of Isaac,

which was the son of Abraham,

which was the son of Thara,

which was the son of Nachor,

35Which was the son of Saruch,

which was the son of Ragau, (17)

which was the son of Phalec,

which was the son of Heber,

which was the son of Sala,

36Which was the son of Cainan,

which was the son of Arphaxad,

which was the son of Sem,

which was the son of Noe,

which was the son of Lamech,

37Which was the son of Mathusala,

which was the son of Enoch,

which was the son of Jared,

which was the son of Maleleel,

which was the son of Cainan,

38Which was the son of Enos,

which was the son of Seth,

which was the son of Adam, (74)

which was the son of God.

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

(Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13)

1And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungry. 3And the devil said to him, If you be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

5And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6And the devil said to him, All this power will I give you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered to me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7If you therefore will worship me, all shall be yours. 8And Jesus answered and said to him, Get you behind me, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.

9And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down from hence:

10For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you:

11And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

12And Jesus answering said to him, It is said, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.

13And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

Jesus Begins His Ministry

(Isaiah 9:1-7; Matthew 4:12-17; Mark 1:14-15)

14And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. 15And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

Jesus Rejected at Nazareth

(Isaiah 61:1-11; Matthew 2:19-23; Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 2:39-40)

16And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. 17And there was delivered to him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,

18The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

19To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21And he began to say to them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.22And all bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?23And he said to them, You will surely say to me this proverb, Physician, heal yourself: whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in your country. 24And he said, Truly I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. 25But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;26But to none of them was Elias sent, save to Sarepta, a city of Sidon, to a woman that was a widow. 27And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. 28And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 29And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill where on their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. 30But he passing through the middle of them went his way,

Jesus Expels an Evil Spirit

(Mark 1:21-28)

31And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. 32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. 33And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice,34Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with you, you Jesus of Nazareth? are you come to destroy us? I know you who you are; the Holy One of God. 35And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold your peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the middle, he came out of him, and hurt him not. 36And they were all amazed, and spoke among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out. 37And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

Jesus Heals at Peter’s House

(Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-34)

38And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they sought him for her. 39And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered to them.

40Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. 41And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, You are Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

Jesus Preaches in Judea

(Mark 1:35-39)

42And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came to him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. 43And he said to them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

44And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

Chapter 5

Jesus Calls His First Disciples

(Matthew 4:18-22; Matthew 13:47-52; Mark 1:16-20; John 1:35-42)

1And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed on him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4Now when he had left speaking, he said to Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5And Simon answering said to him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at your word I will let down the net. 6And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net broke. 7And they beckoned to their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. 8When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 10And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not; from now on you shall catch men. 11And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

The Leper’s Prayer

(Leviticus 14:1-32; Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45)

12And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and sought him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean. 13And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be you clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. 15But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 16And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

Jesus Heals a Paralytic

(Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12)

17And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him. 19And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went on the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the middle before Jesus. 20And when he saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you. 21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? 22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said to them, What reason you in your hearts? 23Whether is easier, to say, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Rise up and walk? 24But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (he said to the sick of the palsy,) I say to you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house. 25And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that where on he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. 26And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

Jesus Calls Levi

(Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17)

27And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me.28And he left all, rose up, and followed him.

29And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.30But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do you eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31And Jesus answering said to them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Jesus Questioned about Fasting

(Matthew 9:14-15; Mark 2:18-20)

33And they said to him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but your eat and drink? 34And he said to them, Can you make the children of the bridal chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? 35But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

The Patches and Wineskins

(Matthew 9:16-17; Mark 2:21-22)

36And he spoke also a parable to them; No man puts a piece of a new garment on an old; if otherwise, then both the new makes a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agrees not with the old. 37And no man puts new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.38But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. 39No man also having drunk old wine straightway desires new: for he said, The old is better.

Chapter 6

The Lord of the Sabbath

(1 Samuel 21:1-9; Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28)

1And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. 2And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do you that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? 3And Jesus answering them said, Have you not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungered, and they which were with him; 4How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the show bread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? 5And he said to them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

(Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6)

6And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 7And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 8But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the middle. And he arose and stood forth. 9Then said Jesus to them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? 10And looking round about on them all, he said to the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. 11And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

The Twelve Apostles

(Matthew 10:1-4; Mark 3:13-19)

12And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13And when it was day, he called to him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; 14Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, 15Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, 16And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Jesus Ministers to a Great Crowd

(Matthew 4:23-25)

17And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; 18And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. 19And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

The Beatitudes

(Psalm 1:1-6; Matthew 5:3-12)

20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21Blessed are you that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are you that weep now: for you shall laugh. 22Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. 23Rejoice you in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets.

Woes

(Amos 6:1-7)

24But woe to you that are rich! for you have received your consolation. 25Woe to you that are full! for you shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for you shall mourn and weep. 26Woe to you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

Love Your Enemies

(Leviticus 24:17-23; Matthew 5:38-48)

27But I say to you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which spitefully use you. 29And to him that smites you on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that takes away your cloak forbid not to take your coat also. 30Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again. 31And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise. 32For if you love them which love you, what thank have you? for sinners also love those that love them. 33And if you do good to them which do good to you, what thank have you? for sinners also do even the same. 34And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thank have you? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35But love you your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil. 36Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Do Not Judge

(Matthew 7:1-6; Romans 14:1-12)

37Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven: 38Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again.

39And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. 41And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye? 42Either how can you say to your brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in your eye, when you yourself behold not the beam that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of your own eye, and then shall you see clearly to pull out the mote that is in your brother’s eye.

A Tree and its Fruit

(Matthew 7:15-23; Matthew 12:33-37)

43For a good tree brings not forth corrupt fruit; neither does a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 44For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

The House on the Rock

(Matthew 7:24-27)

46And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47Whoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48He is like a man which built an house, and dig deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently on that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded on a rock. 49But he that hears, and does not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house on the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Chapter 7

The Centurion’s Great Faith

(Matthew 8:5-13; John 4:43-54)

1Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum.

2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and ready to die. 3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent to him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4And when they came to Jesus, they sought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 5For he loves our nation, and he has built us a synagogue. 6Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, Lord, trouble not yourself: for I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof: 7Why neither thought I myself worthy to come to you: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. 8For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say to one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it. 9When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him about, and said to the people that followed him, I say to you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 10And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son

11And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, Weep not. 14And he came and touched the bier: and they that bore him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say to you, Arise. 15And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God has visited his people. 17And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

John’s Inquiry

(Matthew 11:1-6)

18And the disciples of John showed him of all these things. 19And John calling to him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Are you he that should come? or look we for another? 20When the men were come to him, they said, John Baptist has sent us to you, saying, Are you he that should come? or look we for another? 21And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and to many that were blind he gave sight. 22Then Jesus answering said to them, Go your way, and tell John what things you have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. 23And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me.

Jesus Testifies about John

(Matthew 11:7-19; Luke 1:5-25; Luke 16:14-17)

24And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the people concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 25But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously appareled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts. 26But what went you out for to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet.

27This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, which shall prepare your way before you.

28For I say to you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. 29And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. 30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

31And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like? 32They are like to children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped to you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not wept. 33For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and you say, He has a devil. 34The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and you say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a drunkard, a friend of publicans and sinners! 35But wisdom is justified of all her children.

A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

36And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,38And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. 39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that touches him: for she is a sinner.

The Parable of the Two Debtors

40And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to you. And he said, Master, say on. 41There was a certain creditor which had 2 debtors: the one owed 500 pence, and the other 50. 42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 43Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said to him, You have rightly judged. 44And he turned to the woman, and said to Simon, See you this woman? I entered into your house, you gave me no water for my feet: but she has washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 45You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in has not ceased to kiss my feet. 46My head with oil you did not anoint: but this woman has anointed my feet with ointment. 47Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. 48And he said to her, Your sins are forgiven. 49And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also? 50And he said to the woman, Your faith has saved you; go in peace.

Chapter 8

Women Minister to Jesus

1And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, 2And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered to him of their substance.

The Parable of the Sower

(Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9)

4And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spoke by a parable: 5A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6And some fell on a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bore fruit an hundred times. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

9And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? 10And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12Those by the way side are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 14And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 15But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

The Lesson of the Lamp

(Mark 4:21-25)

16No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. 17For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.18Take heed therefore how you hear: for whoever has, to him shall be given; and whoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.

Jesus’ Mother and Brothers

(Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35)

19Then came to him his mother and his brothers, and could not come at him for the press. 20And it was told him by certain which said, Your mother and your brothers stand without, desiring to see you. 21And he answered and said to them, My mother and my brothers are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Jesus Stills the Storm

(Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41)

22Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. 24And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. 25And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commands even the winds and water, and they obey him.

Demons Cast into Pigs

(Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20)

26And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither stayed in any house, but in the tombs. 28When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of God most high? I beseech you, torment me not. 29(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he broke the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) 30And Jesus asked him, saying, What is your name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. 31And they sought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

32And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they sought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. 33Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.

34When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 35Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.37Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about sought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. 38Now the man out of whom the devils were departed sought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39Return to your own house, and show how great things God has done to you. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done to him.

The Healing Touch of Jesus

(Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43)

40And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. 41And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and sought him that he would come into his house: 42For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.

43And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living on physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng you and press you, and say you, Who touched me?46And Jesus said, Somebody has touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. 47And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared to him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48And he said to her, Daughter, be of good comfort: your faith has made you whole; go in peace.

49While he yet spoke, there comes one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Your daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. 50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. 52And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeps. 53And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

Chapter 9

The Ministry of the Twelve

(Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:7-13)

1Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor money, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.4And whatever house you enter into, there abide, and there depart. 5And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. 6And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

Herod Desires to See Jesus

(Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29)

7Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; 8And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. 9And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

(Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; John 6:1-15)

10And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

12And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. 13But he said to them, Give you them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. 14For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. 15And they did so, and made them all sit down.16Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and broke, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. 17And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

Peter’s Confession of Christ

(Matthew 16:13-20; Mark 8:27-30; John 6:66-71)

18And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?19They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20He said to them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

Jesus Predicts His Death

(Matthew 16:21-23; Mark 8:31-33)

21And he straightly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; 22Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

Take Up Your Cross

(Matthew 10:37-39; Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34-38)

23And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24For whoever will save his life shall lose it: but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 26For whoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels. 27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

The Transfiguration

(Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:1-13; 2 Peter 1:16-21)

28And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31Who appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.32But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34While he thus spoke, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

Jesus Heals a Boy with an Evil Spirit

(Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 17:5-10)

37And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.38And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech you, look on my son: for he is my only child. 39And, see, a spirit takes him, and he suddenly cries out; and it tears him that he foams again, and bruising him hardly departs from him. 40And I sought your disciples to cast him out; and they could not. 41And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring your son here. 42And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

Jesus Again Predicts His Death

(Luke 18:31-34)

43And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 44Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

The Greatest in the Kingdom

(Matthew 18:1-6; Mark 9:33-37)

46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, 48And said to them, Whoever shall receive this child in my name receives me: and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name; and we forbade him, because he follows not with us.50And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

Samaritans Reject Jesus

51And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 52And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 53And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 54And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, will you that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? 55But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, You know not what manner of spirit you are of. 56For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

The Cost of Following Jesus

(Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 14:25-33; John 6:60-65)

57And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow you wherever you go. 58And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head. 59And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go you and preach the kingdom of God. 61And another also said, Lord, I will follow you; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. 62And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Chapter 10

Jesus Sends Out the Seventy

1After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come. 2Therefore said he to them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest. 3Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. 4Carry neither purse, nor money, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. 5And into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house. 6And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest on it: if not, it shall turn to you again. 7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. 8And into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: 9And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them, The kingdom of God is come near to you. 10But into whatever city you enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, 11Even the very dust of your city, which sticks on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be you sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come near to you. 12But I say to you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

Woe to the Unrepentant

(Matthew 11:20-24)

13Woe to you, Chorazin! woe to you, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. 15And you, Capernaum, which are exalted to heaven, shall be thrust down to hell.

16He that hears you hears me; and he that despises you despises me; and he that despises me despises him that sent me.

The 70 Return with Joy

17And the 70 returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject to us through your name. 18And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19Behold, I give to you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Jesus’ Prayer of Thanksgiving

(Matthew 11:25-30)

21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in your sight. 22All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knows who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

23And he turned him to his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see: 24For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

25And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26He said to him, What is written in the law? how read you? 27And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. 28And he said to him, You have answered right: this do, and you shall live. 29But he, willing to justify himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbor?

30And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 33But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 34And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said to him, Take care of him; and whatever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay you. 36Which now of these three, think you, was neighbor to him that fell among the thieves? 37And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus to him, Go, and do you likewise.

Martha and Mary

38Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.39And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40But Martha was encumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41And Jesus answered and said to her, Martha, Martha, you are careful and troubled about many things: 42But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Chapter 11

The Lord’s Prayer

(Matthew 6:5-15)

1And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

2And he said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

3Give us day by day our daily bread.

4And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.

Ask, Seek, Knock

(Matthew 7:7-12)

5And he said to them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say to him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6For a friend of my in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give you. 8I say to you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needs.

9And I say to you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you. 10For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. 11If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

A House Divided

(Matthew 12:22-30; Mark 3:20-27)

14And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spoke; and the people wondered. 15But some of them said, He casts out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falls. 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because you say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. 19And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.20But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come on you. 21When a strong man armed keeps his palace, his goods are in peace: 22But when a stronger than he shall come on him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armor wherein he trusted, and divides his spoils. 23He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathers not with me scatters.

Return of an Unclean Spirit

(Matthew 12:43-45)

24When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he said, I will return to my house from where I came out. 25And when he comes, he finds it swept and garnished. 26Then goes he, and takes to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

True Blessedness

27And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which you have sucked. 28But he said, Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

The Sign of Jonah

(Matthew 12:38-42)

29And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. 30For as Jonas was a sign to the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.31The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. 32The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

The Lamp of the Body

(Matthew 6:22-24)

33No man, when he has lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. 34The light of the body is the eye: therefore when your eye is single, your whole body also is full of light; but when your eye is evil, your body also is full of darkness. 35Take heed therefore that the light which is in you be not darkness. 36If your whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle does give you light.

Woes to Pharisees and Experts in Law

(Matthew 23:1-36)

37And as he spoke, a certain Pharisee sought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.38And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39And the Lord said to him, Now do you Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40You fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? 41But rather give alms of such things as you have; and, behold, all things are clean to you.

42But woe to you, Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 43Woe to you, Pharisees! for you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. 44Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.

45Then answered one of the lawyers, and said to him, Master, thus saying you reproach us also. 46And he said, Woe to you also, you lawyers! for you lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and you yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. 47Woe to you! for you build the sepulchers of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. 48Truly you bear witness that you allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and you build their sepulchers. 49Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: 50That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; 51From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: truly I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. 52Woe to you, lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge: you entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in you hindered.

53And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: 54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

Chapter 12

The Leaven of the Pharisees

1In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, so that they stepped one on another, he began to say to his disciples first of all, Beware you of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. 3Therefore whatever you have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which you have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed on the housetops.

Fearing God Alone

(Matthew 10:26-31)

4And I say to you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him. 6Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.

Confessing Christ

(Matthew 10:32-33)

8Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: 9But he that denies me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. 10And whoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but to him that blasphemes against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. 11And when they bring you to the synagogues, and to magistrates, and powers, take you no thought how or what thing you shall answer, or what you shall say: 12For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you ought to say.

The Parable of the Rich Fool

13And one of the company said to him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14And he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses. 16And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20But God said to him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided? 21So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Do Not Worry

(Matthew 6:25-34)

22And he said to his disciples, Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat; neither for the body, what you shall put on. 23The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. 24Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls? 25And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26If you then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take you thought for the rest? 27Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say to you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.28If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?29And seek not you what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, neither be you of doubtful mind. 30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knows that you have need of these things. 31But rather seek you the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added to you. 32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

33Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts. 34For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Notes:

LILY 1 Kings 7 19 And the chapiters that [were] upon the top of the pillars [were] of lily work in the porch, 4 cubits. 22 And upon the top of the pillars [was] lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished. Egyptian architecture delights in lotus headed capitals Anybody who has ever observed a lotus flower emerging from a murky pond cannot fail to see the beauty of this exquisite plant. The flower always looks so clean and pure against the background of the dirty pond. Because of this the lotus flower has come to be associated with purity and beauty in the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism respectively; the ancient Egyptians scholars observed that in the night-time the lotus closed its flowers and sank into the water, and came up with a different association with the flower related to rebirth and the Sun; in actual fact the Lotus slowly emerges from a pond over a three day period and then blooms in the morning until mid-afternoon. It can therefore be assumed that the lotus flower meaning is different between cultures, though in fact they share many similarities. The Egyptians therefore associated the lotus flower with the sun which also disappeared in the night, only to re-emerge in the morning. Therefore the lotus came to symbolize the Sun and the creation. In many hieroglyphics works the lotus is depicted as emerging from Nun (the primordial water) bearing the Sun God. As something that is associated with rebirth, it is no surprise that the lotus flower is also associated with death, and the famous Egyptian book of the dead is known to include spells that are able to transform a person into a lotus, thus allowing for resurrection. Another interesting fact about the lotus flower meaning to the Egyptians was the way that it was used as a symbol for the unification of the two Egyptian kingdoms, that is to say the bonding of upper and lower Egypt. For a long time the lotus had been used in the hieroglyphics and art of upper Egypt, whereas in lower  Egypt the Papyrus plant was notably in abundance. Therefore pictures of lotus and Papyrus that had grown up together and become inter-wound with each other came to be a symbol of the bringing together of the two kingdoms. Song of Solomon  2 1 I [am] the rose of Sharon, [and] the lily of the valleys. 2 As the lily among thorns, so [is] my love among the daughters. Hosea 14 5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.  i.e. rapidly selfpropagating, one root often producing 50 bulbs The white lily plant is used as fuel when withered; but it does not grow wild in Syria. Rather the scarlet martagon (Lilium chalcedonicum). “The lily at Huleh is large, the three inner petals meet above, forming a gorgeous canopy such as art never approached, and king never sat under even in his utmost glory. Our flower delights in the valleys, grows among thorns, and I have sadly lacerated my hands in extricating it. Nothing can be in higher contrast than the velvety softness of this lily and the tangled hedge of thorns about it. Gazelles still feed among these flowers, and you can scarcely ride through the woods N. of Tabor without frightening gazelles from their flowery pasture” (Thomson, Land and Book, 2:18) LILIES 1 Kings 7 26 And it [was] an hand breadth thick, and the brim thereof was wrought like the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies: it contained 2,000 baths. 2 Chronicles 4 5 And the thickness of it [was] an handbreadth, and the brim of it like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies; [and] it received and held 3,000 baths. Song of Solomon  2 16 My beloved [is] mine, and I [am] his: he feedeth among the lilies. Song of Solomon  4 5 Thy two breasts [are] like two young roes that are twins, which feed among the lilies. Song of Solomon  5 13 His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers: his lips [like] lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. Song of Solomon  6 2 My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 3 I [am] my beloved’s, and my beloved [is] mine: he feedeth among the lilies. Song of Solomon  7 2 Thy navel [is like] a round goblet, [which] wanteth not liquor: thy belly [is like] an heap of wheat set about with lilies. Matthew 6 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: Luke 12 27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. HEXAGONAL NUMBERS STAR NUMBERS HULEH VALLEY A wheat field in the Hula Valley, against the background of Mount Hermon The Hula Valley lies within the northern part of the Syrian-African Rift Valley at an elevation of about 70 meters above sea level, and covers an area of 177 square kilometers (25 km by 6–8 km).[dubious – discuss] On both sides of the valley are steep slopes: the Golan Heights to the east and the Upper Galilee‘s Naftali mountains to the west rise to 400 to 900 meters above sea level. Basalt hills of about 200 meters above sea level along the southern side of the valley intercept the Jordan River, and are commonly referred to as the basalt “plug”, the Korazim block, or Korazim plateau (actually a temporary geologic base level), as they restrict water drainage downstream into the Sea of Galilee. The Hula Valley has a Mediterranean climate of hot dry summers and cool rainy winters, although its enclosure within two mountain ranges leads to more extreme seasonal and daily temperature fluctuations than in coastal areas. Annual rainfall varies greatly between different parts of the valley and ranges from about 400 millimeters in the south of the valley, to up to 800 millimeters in the north of the valley. More than 1,500 millimeters of precipitation falls on the Hermon mountain range, only a few kilometers north of the valley, mostly in the form of snow, feeding underground springs, including the sources of the Jordan River, all eventually flowing through the valley. The wind regime is dominated by regional patterns in the winter with occasional strong north-easterly wind storms known in Arabic as Sharkiyah. Susa Huleh Lake (pineal)(mountains)(high places) Graven Image – hexagram Galilee – heart Dead Sea – shaft Gilgamesh (weave)(weavers beam) Gilgal (rephaim) Google (rose vs lily)(

Be Ready for Service

(Genesis 6:1-7; Matthew 24:36-51; Mark 13:32-37)

35Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning; 36And you yourselves like to men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately. 37Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he comes shall find watching: truly I say to you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. 38And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.

39And this know, that if the manager of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. 40Be you therefore ready also: for the Son of man comes at an hour when you think not.

41Then Peter said to him, Lord, speak you this parable to us, or even to all? 42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing. 44Of a truth I say to you, that he will make him ruler over all that he has. 45But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delays his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;46The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looks not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Not Peace, But Division

(Matthew 10:34-36)

49I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! 51Suppose you that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, No; but rather division: 52For from now on there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Interpreting the Present Time

(Matthew 16:1-4; Mark 8:11-13)

54And he said also to the people, When you see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway you say, There comes a shower; and so it is.55And when you see the south wind blow, you say, There will be heat; and it comes to pass. 56You hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that you do not discern this time?

Reconciling with Your Adversary

(Matthew 5:21-26)

57Yes, and why even of yourselves judge you not what is right? 58When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, as you are in the way, give diligence that you may be delivered from him; lest he hale you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison. 59I tell you, you shall not depart there, till you have paid the very last mite.

Chapter 13

A Call to Repentance

(Joel 1:13-20; Amos 5:4-15; Zephaniah 2:1-3)

1There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2And Jesus answering said to them, Suppose you that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish. 4Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think you that they were sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem? 5I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree

(Isaiah 5:1-7)

6He spoke also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.7Then said he to the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why encumbers it the ground? 8And he answering said to him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: 9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that you shall cut it down.

Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath

10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said to her, Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity. 13And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.14And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said to the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. 15The Lord then answered him, and said, You hypocrite, does not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? 16And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound, see, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

The Parable of the Mustard Seed

(Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-34)

18Then said he, To what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

The Parable of the Leaven

(Judges 20:18-23; 2 Samuel 2:12-32; 2 Chronicles 13:4-19; Matthew 13:33-33)

20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

The Narrow Gate

(Matthew 7:13-14)

22And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23Then said one to him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said to them, 24Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.25When once the master of the house is risen up, and has shut to the door, and you begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not from where you are: 26Then shall you begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you have taught in our streets. 27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not from where you are; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity. 28There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. 29And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. 30And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

Lament over Jerusalem

(Matthew 23:37-39)

31The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying to him, Get you out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill you. 32And he said to them, Go you, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.33Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. 34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kill the prophets, and stone them that are sent to you; how often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen does gather her brood under her wings, and you would not! 35Behold, your house is left to you desolate: and truly I say to you, You shall not see me, until the time come when you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.

Chapter 14

Jesus Heals a Man with Dropsy

1And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. 2And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. 3And Jesus answering spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? 4And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; 5And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? 6And they could not answer him again to these things.

The Parable of the Guests

7And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying to them. 8When you are bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honorable man than you be bidden of him; 9And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest room. 10But when you are bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade you comes, he may say to you, Friend, go up higher: then shall you have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with you. 11For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

12Then said he also to him that bade him, When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers, neither your kinsmen, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also bid you again, and a recompense be made you. 13But when you make a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14And you shall be blessed; for they cannot recompense you: for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

The Parable of the Banquet

(Matthew 22:1-14)

15And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said to him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.

16Then said he to him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray you have me excused. 19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray you have me excused. 20And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21So that servant came, and showed 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 here the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22And the servant said, Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room. 23And 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. 24For I say to you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.

The Cost of Following Jesus

(Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62; John 6:60-65)

25And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said to them, 26If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29Lest haply, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, 30Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. 31Or what king, going to make war against another king, sits not down first, and consults whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that comes against him with twenty thousand? 32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an ambassador, and desires conditions of peace. 33So likewise, whoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.

Good Salt

34Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his flavor, with which shall it be seasoned? 35It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.

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Chapter 15

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

(Matthew 18:10-14)

1Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receives sinners, and eats with them.

3And he spoke this parable to them, saying, 4What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.6And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7I say to you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

The Parable of the Lost Coin

8Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, does not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9And when she has found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. 10Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

(Deuteronomy 21:18-21)

11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided to them his living. 13And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave to him. 17And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you, 19And am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants. 20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21And the son said to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son. 22But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

25Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27And he said to him, Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound. 28And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him. 29And he answering said to his father, See, these many years do I serve you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf. 31And he said to him, Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours. 32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

Chapter 16

The Parable of the Unrighteous Steward

1And he said also to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused to him that he had wasted his goods. 2And he called him, and said to him, How is it that I hear this of you? give an account of your stewardship; for you may be no longer steward. 3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord takes away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5So he called every one of his lord’s debtors to him, and said to the first, How much owe you to my lord? 6And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said to him, Take your bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7Then said he to another, And how much owe you? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said to him, Take your bill, and write fourscore. 8And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9And I say to you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? 12And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? 13No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

The Law and the Prophets

(Matthew 11:7-19; Luke 1:5-25; Luke 7:24-35)

14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 15And he said to them, You are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it. 17And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one pronunciation mark of the law to fail.

Divorce

(Deuteronomy 24:1-5; Matthew 5:31-32)

18Whoever puts away his wife, and marries another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her that is put away from her husband commits adultery.

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

(John 5:39-47)

19There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented. 26And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from there. 27Then he said, I pray you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house: 28For I have five brothers; that he may testify to them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30And he said, No, father Abraham: but if one went to them from the dead, they will repent. 31And he said to him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

Chapter 17

Temptations and Trespasses

(Matthew 18:7-9; Mark 9:42-50)

1Then said he to the disciples, It is impossible but that offenses will come: but woe to him, through whom they come! 2It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3Take heed to yourselves: If your brother trespass against you, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4And if he trespass against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to you, saying, I repent; you shall forgive him.

The Power of Faith

(Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-42)

5And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith. 6And the Lord said, If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you might say to this sycamine tree, Be you plucked up by the root, and be you planted in the sea; and it should obey you.

7But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8And will not rather say to him, Make ready with which I may sup, and gird yourself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward you shall eat and drink? 9Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10So likewise you, when you shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

Jesus Heals Ten Lepers

(2 Kings 5:1-14)

11And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the middle of Samaria and Galilee. 12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14And when he saw them, he said to them, Go show yourselves to the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? 18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19And he said to him, Arise, go your way: your faith has made you whole.

The Coming of the Kingdom

20And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God comes not with observation: 21Neither shall they say, See here! or, see there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

22And he said to the disciples, The days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it.23And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. 24For as the lightning, that lightens out of the one part under heaven, shines to the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 25But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 26And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; 29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 30Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. 31In that day, he which shall be on the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. 32Remember Lot’s wife. 33Whoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. 34I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 35Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 36Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 37And they answered and said to him, Where, Lord? And he said to them, Wherever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

Chapter 18

Parable of the Persistent Widow

1And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary. 4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said. 7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them? 8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?

The Pharisee and Tax Collector

9And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

Jesus Blesses the Children

(Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16)

15And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

The Rich Young Ruler

(Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31)

18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19And Jesus said to him, Why call you me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother. 21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22Now when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, Yet lack you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

28Then Peter said, See, we have left all, and followed you. 29And he said to them, Truly I say to you, There is no man that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

Jesus Again Predicts His Death

(Luke 9:43-45)

31Then he took to him the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33And they shall whip him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar

(Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52)

35And it came to pass, that as he was come near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by. 38And he cried, saying, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me. 39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You son of David, have mercy on me. 40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,41Saying, What will you that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight: your faith has saved you. 43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Chapter 19

Jesus and Zacchaeus

(Numbers 5:5-10)

1And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. 5And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at your house. 6And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8And Zacchaeus stood, and said to the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. 9And Jesus said to him, This day is salvation come to this house, as much as he also is a son of Abraham. 10For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

The Parable of the Ten Minas

(Matthew 25:14-30)

11And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said to them, Occupy till I come. 14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 15And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called to him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16Then came the first, saying, Lord, your pound has gained ten pounds. 17And he said to him, Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities. 18And the second came, saying, Lord, your pound has gained five pounds. 19And he said likewise to him, Be you also over five cities. 20And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21For I feared you, because you are an austere man: you take up that you layed not down, and reap that you did not sow. 22And he said to him, Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23Why then gave not you my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with usury? 24And he said to them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that has ten pounds. 25(And they said to him, Lord, he has ten pounds.) 26For I say to you, That to every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him. 27But those my enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring here, and slay them before me.

The Triumphal Entry

(Zechariah 9:9-13; Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-19)

28And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.

29And it came to pass, when he was come near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30Saying, Go you into the village over against you; in the which at your entering you shall find a colt tied, where on yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him here. 31And if any man ask you, Why do you loose him? thus shall you say to him, Because the Lord has need of him. 32And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said to them. 33And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said to them, Why loose you the colt? 34And they said, The Lord has need of him. 35And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments on the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. 36And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37And when he was come near, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

38Saying, Blessed be the King that comes in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

39And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said to him, Master, rebuke your disciples. 40And he answered and said to them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem

(Isaiah 29:1-16)

41And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42Saying, If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things which belong to your peace! but now they are hid from your eyes. 43For the days shall come on you, that your enemies shall cast a trench about you, and compass you round, and keep you in on every side, 44And shall lay you even with the ground, and your children within you; and they shall not leave in you one stone on another; because you knew not the time of your visitation.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

(Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; John 2:12-25)

45And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 46Saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but you have made it a den of thieves.

47And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

Chapter 20

Jesus’ Authority Challenged

(Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33)

1And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came on him with the elders, 2And spoke to him, saying, Tell us, by what authority do you these things? or who is he that gave you this authority? 3And he answered and said to them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed you him not? 6But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. 7And they answered, that they could not tell from where it was. 8And Jesus said to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

(Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12)

9Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to farmers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10And at the season he sent a servant to the farmers, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the farmers beat him, and sent him away empty. 11And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. 12And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. 13Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. 14But when the farmers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do to them? 16He shall come and destroy these farmers, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

17And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?

18Whoever shall fall on that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

Paying Taxes to Caesar

(Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17)

19And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. 20And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him to the power and authority of the governor. 21And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither accept you the person of any, but teach the way of God truly: 22Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or no? 23But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why tempt you me? 24Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription has it? They answered and said, Caesar’s. 25And he said to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and to God the things which be God’s. 26And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace.

Sadducees Question the Resurrection

(Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27)

27Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 28Saying, Master, Moses wrote to us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed to his brother. 29There were therefore seven brothers: and the first took a wife, and died without children. 30And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. 31And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. 32Last of all the woman died also. 33Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.

34And Jesus answering said to them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. 37Now that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live to him. 39Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, you have well said. 40And after that they dared not ask him any question at all.

Whose Son is the Christ?

(Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37)

41And he said to them, How say they that Christ is David’s son?

42And David himself said in the book of Psalms, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,

43Till I make your enemies your footstool. 44David therefore calls him Lord, how is he then his son?

Beware of the Scribes

(Mark 12:38-40)

45Then in the audience of all the people he said to his disciples, 46Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; 47Which devour widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Chapter 21

The Poor Widow’s Offering

(Mark 12:41-44)

1And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 3And he said, Of a truth I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than they all: 4For all these have of their abundance cast in to the offerings of God: but she of her penury has cast in all the living that she had.

Temple Destruction Foretold

(Matthew 24:1-4; Mark 13:1-9)

5And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6As for these things which you behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down.

7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?8And he said, Take heed that you be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draws near: go you not therefore after them. 9But when you shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

Witnessing to All Nations

(Matthew 24:9-14; Mark 13:10-13)

10Then said he to them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

12But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. 13And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 14Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what you shall answer: 15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 16And you shall be betrayed both by parents, and brothers, and kinfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. 17And you shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake. 18But there shall not an hair of your head perish. 19In your patience possess you your souls.

The Destruction of Jerusalem

(Matthew 24:15-25; Mark 13:14-23)

20And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is near. 21Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the middle of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.22For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath on this people. 24And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

The Return of the Son of Man

(Matthew 24:26-31; Mark 13:24-27)

25And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near.

The lesson of the Fig Tree

(Matthew 24:32-35; Mark 13:28-31)

29And he spoke to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30When they now shoot forth, you see and know of your own selves that summer is now near at hand. 31So likewise you, when you see these things come to pass, know you that the kingdom of God is near at hand. 32Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. 33Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Be Watchful

34And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come on you unawares. 35For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36Watch you therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

37And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and stayed in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.38And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

Chapter 22

The Plot to Kill Jesus

(Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; John 11:45-57)

1Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is called the Passover. 2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

3Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him to them. 5And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of the multitude.

The Last Supper

(Psalm 41:1-13; Matthew 26:17-25; Mark 14:12-21; John 13:18-30)

7Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9And they said to him, Where will you that we prepare? 10And he said to them, Behold, when you are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he enters in. 11And you shall say to the manager of the house, The Master said to you, Where is the guest room, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12And he shall show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13And they went, and found as he had said to them: and they made ready the passover.

The Lord’s Supper Instituted

(Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15And he said to them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16For I say to you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: 18For I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19And he took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 21But, behold, the hand of him that betrays me is with me on the table. 22And truly the Son of man goes, as it was determined: but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed! 23And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

Who is the Greatest?

24And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25And he said to them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority on them are called benefactors. 26But you shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that does serve. 27For whether is greater, he that sits at meat, or he that serves? is not he that sits at meat? but I am among you as he that serves.

28You are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29And I appoint to you a kingdom, as my Father has appointed to me;30That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial

(Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; John 13:36-38)

31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brothers. 33And he said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you, both into prison, and to death. 34And he said, I tell you, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that you shall thrice deny that you know me.

35And he said to them, When I sent you without purse, and money, and shoes, lacked you any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36Then said he to them, But now, he that has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his money: and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37For I say to you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. 38And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said to them, It is enough.

Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives

(Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42)

39And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation. 41And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42Saying, Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done. 43And there appeared an angel to him from heaven, strengthening him. 44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,46And said to them, Why sleep you? rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.

Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest

(Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; John 18:1-14)

47And while he yet spoke, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him. 48But Jesus said to him, Judas, betray you the Son of man with a kiss? 49When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said to him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51And Jesus answered and said, Suffer you thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be you come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 53When I was daily with you in the temple, you stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

Peter Denies Jesus

(Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; John 18:15-18)

54Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked on him, and said, This man was also with him. 57And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58And after a little while another saw him, and said, You are also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. 59And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. 60And Peter said, Man, I know not what you say. And immediately, while he yet spoke, the cock crew. 61And the Lord turned, and looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice. 62And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

(Isaiah 50:4-11; Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:1-15)

63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him. 64And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote you? 65And many other things blasphemously spoke they against him.

Jesus Before the Council

66And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67Are you the Christ? tell us. And he said to them, If I tell you, you will not believe: 68And if I also ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go. 69Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70Then said they all, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am. 71And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

Chapter 23

Jesus Before Pilate

(Matthew 27:11-14; John 18:28-40)

1And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him to Pilate. 2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. 3And Pilate asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, You say it. 4Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.5And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.

6When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean.

Jesus Before Herod

7And as soon as he knew that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.

8And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. 9Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing.10And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11And Herod with his men of war set him at nothing, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

The Crowd Chooses Barabbas

(Matthew 27:15-23; Mark 15:6-11)

13And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14Said to them, You have brought this man to me, as one that perverts the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof you accuse him: 15No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, see, nothing worthy of death is done to him. 16I will therefore chastise him, and release him. 17(For of necessity he must release one to them at the feast.)

18And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release to us Barabbas: 19(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spoke again to them. 21But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. 22And he said to them the third time, Why, what evil has he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. 23And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. 24And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25And he released to them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

The Crucifixion

(Psalm 69:1-36; Matthew 27:32-44; Mark 15:21-32; John 19:16-27)

26And as they led him away, they laid hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.

27And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28But Jesus turning to them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts which never gave suck. 30Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. 31For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

33And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, 37And saying, If you be the king of the Jews, save yourself. 38And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If you be Christ, save yourself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Do not you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation? 41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man has done nothing amiss. 42And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.43And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, To day shall you be with me in paradise.

The Death of Jesus

(Psalm 22:1-31; Matthew 27:45-56; Mark 15:33-41; John 19:28-30)

44And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the middle. 46And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into your hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 47Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. 49And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.

The Burial of Jesus

(Isaiah 53:9-12; Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; John 19:38-42)

50And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counselor; and he was a good man, and a just: 51(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52This man went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. 53And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulcher that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. 55And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulcher, and how his body was laid. 56And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

Chapter 24

The Resurrection

(Psalm 16:1-11; Psalm 49:1-20; Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; John 20:1-9)

1Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulcher. 3And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why seek you the living among the dead? 6He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke to you when he was yet in Galilee, 7Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8And they remembered his words, 9And returned from the sepulcher, and told all these things to the eleven, and to all the rest. 10It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things to the apostles. 11And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12Then arose Peter, and ran to the sepulcher; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

The Road to Emmaus

(Mark 16:12-13)

13And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about three score furlongs. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16But their eyes were held that they should not know him. 17And he said to them, What manner of communications are these that you have one to another, as you walk, and are sad? 18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said to him, Are you only a stranger in Jerusalem, and have not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19And he said to them, What things? And they said to him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22Yes, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulcher; 23And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.

Jesus Explains the Prophecies

25Then he said to them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

28And they drew near to the village, where they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and broke, and gave to them. 31And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon. 35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

Jesus Appears to the Disciples

(John 20:19-23; 1 John 1:1-4)

36And as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the middle of them, and said to them, Peace be to you. 37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38And he said to them, Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.40And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Have you here any meat? 42And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43And he took it, and did eat before them.

Jesus Opens the Meaning of Scriptures

44And he said to them, These are the words which I spoke to you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46And said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48And you are witnesses of these things. 49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father on you: but tarry you in the city of Jerusalem, until you be endued with power from on high.

The Ascension

(Mark 16:19-20; Acts 1:6-11)

50And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

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