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{BN}{SBMatt}{TT}The Gospel According to St. Matthew{CM}
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{SC1}{SV1}The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David,
the son of Abraham. {SV2}Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and
Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; {SV3}And Judas begat Phares and Zara of
Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; {SV4}And Aram begat
Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; {SV5}And
Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat
Jesse; {SV6}And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon
of her {FI}that had been the wife{Fi} of Urias; {SV7}And Solomon begat
Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; {SV8}And Asa begat
Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; {SV9}And Ozias
begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; {SV10}And
Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
{SV11}And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were
carried away to Babylon: {SV12}And after they were brought to Babylon,
Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; {SV13}And Zorobabel
begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; {SV14}And Azor
begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; {SV15}And Eliud
begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; {SV16}And
Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called
Christ. {SV17}So all the generations from Abraham to David {FI}are{Fi}
fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon
{FI}are{Fi} fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon
unto Christ {FI}are{Fi} fourteen generations.{CM}
{SV18}Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary
was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child
of the Holy Ghost. {SV19}Then Joseph her husband, being a just {FI}man,{Fi}
and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away
privily. {SV20}But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the
Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear
not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of
the Holy Ghost. {SV21}And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call
his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. {SV22}Now all
this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the
prophet, saying, {SV23}Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring
forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted
is, God with us. {SV24}Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel
of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: {SV25}And knew her
not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name
JESUS.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod
the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
{SV2}Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his
star in the east, and are come to worship him. {SV3}When Herod the king had
heard {FI}these things,{Fi} he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
{SV4}And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people
together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. {SV5}And they said
unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
{SV6}And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the
princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my
people Israel. {SV7}Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men,
enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. {SV8}And he sent
them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child;
and when ye have found {FI}him,{Fi} bring me word again, that I may come and
worship him also. {SV9}When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo,
the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and
stood over where the young child was. {SV10}When they saw the star, they
rejoiced with exceeding great joy.{CM}
{SV11}And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with
Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened
their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and
myrrh. {SV12}And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return
to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. {SV13}And when
they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a
dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into
Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the
young child to destroy him. {SV14}When he arose, he took the young child and
his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: {SV15}And was there until the
death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by
the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.{CM}
{SV16}Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was
exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in
Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under,
according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
{SV17}Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
{SV18}In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great
mourning, Rachel weeping {FI}for{Fi} her children, and would not be
comforted, because they are not.{CM}
{SV19}But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a
dream to Joseph in Egypt, {SV20}Saying, Arise, and take the young child and
his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought
the young childs life. {SV21}And he arose, and took the young child and his
mother, and came into the land of Israel. {SV22}But when he heard that
Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid
to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned
aside into the parts of Galilee: {SV23}And he came and dwelt in a city called
Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He
shall be called a Nazarene.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of
Judaea, {SV2}And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
{SV3}For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The
voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make
his paths straight. {SV4}And the same John had his raiment of camels hair,
and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild
honey. {SV5}Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the
region round about Jordan, {SV6}And were baptized of him in Jordan,
confessing their sins.{CM}
{SV7}But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism,
he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from
the wrath to come? {SV8}Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
{SV9}And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to {FI}our{Fi}
father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up
children unto Abraham. {SV10}And now also the axe is laid unto the root of
the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn
down, and cast into the fire. {SV11}I indeed baptize you with water unto
repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am
not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and
{FI}with{Fi} fire: {SV12}Whose fan {FI}is{Fi} in his hand, and he will
throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will
burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.{CM}
{SV13}Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of
him. {SV14}But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee,
and comest thou to me? {SV15}And Jesus answering said unto him, {FR}Suffer
{FI}it to be so{Fi} now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all
righteousness.{Fr} Then he suffered him. {SV16}And Jesus, when he was
baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were
opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and
lighting upon him: {SV17}And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my
beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be
tempted of the devil. {SV2}And when he had fasted forty days and forty
nights, he was afterward an hungred. {SV3}And when the tempter came to him,
he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
{SV4}But he answered and said, {FR}It is written, Man shall not live by bread
alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.
{Fr}{SV5}Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on
a pinnacle of the temple, {SV6}And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God,
cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge
concerning thee: and in {FI}their{Fi} hands they shall bear thee up, lest at
any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. {SV7}Jesus said unto him, {FR}It
is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. {Fr}{SV8}Again, the
devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the
kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; {SV9}And saith unto him, All
these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
{SV10}Then saith Jesus unto him, {FR}Get thee hence, Satan: for it is
written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
{Fr}{SV11}Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered
unto him.{CM}
{SV12}Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed
into Galilee; {SV13}And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum,
which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
{SV14}That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet,
saying, {SV15}The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, {FI}by{Fi} the
way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; {SV16}The people
which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region
and shadow of death light is sprung up. {SV17}From that time Jesus began to
preach, and to say, {FR}Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.{CM}
{Fr}{SV18}And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon
called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they
were fishers. {SV19}And he saith unto them, {FR}Follow me, and I will make
you fishers of men. {Fr}{SV20}And they straightway left {FI}their{Fi} nets,
and followed him. {SV21}And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren,
James {FI}the son{Fi} of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with
Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. {SV22}And they
immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.{CM}
{SV23}And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and
preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and
all manner of disease among the people. {SV24}And his fame went throughout
all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with
divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and
those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.
{SV25}And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and
{FI}from{Fi} Decapolis, and {FI}from{Fi} Jerusalem, and {FI}from{Fi} Judaea,
and {FI}from{Fi} beyond Jordan.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he
was set, his disciples came unto him: {SV2}And he opened his mouth, and
taught them, saying, {SV3}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the poor in spirit: for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} they that
mourn: for they shall be comforted. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the
meek: for they shall inherit the earth. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} they
which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the peacemakers: for they shall be called
the children of God. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} they which are
persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}Blessed are ye, when {FI}men{Fi} shall revile you, and
persecute {FI}you,{Fi} and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely,
for my sake. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great
{FI}is{Fi} your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which
were before you.{CM}
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his
savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but
to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}Ye are the
light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but
on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.{CM}
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I
am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}For verily I say unto
you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass
from the law, till all be fulfilled. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Whosoever therefore shall
break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be
called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach
{FI}them,{Fi} the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed
{FI}the righteousness{Fi} of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case
enter into the kingdom of heaven.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt
not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother
without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say
to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall
say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}Therefore if
thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath
ought against thee; {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Leave there thy gift before the altar, and
go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy
gift. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in
the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge,
and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence,
till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.{CM}
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt
not commit adultery: {Fr}{SV28}{FR}But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh
on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his
heart. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast
{FI}it{Fi} from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members
should perish, and not {FI}that{Fi} thy whole body should be cast into hell.
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}And if thy right hand offend thee, cut if off, and cast it from
thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish,
and not {FI}that{Fi} thy whole body should be cast into hell.
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him
give her a writing of divorcement: {Fr}{SV32}{FR}But I say unto you, That
whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication,
causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is
divorced committeth adultery.{CM}
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old
time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine
oaths: {Fr}{SV34}{FR}But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven;
for it is Gods throne: {Fr}{SV35}{FR}Nor by the earth; for it is his
footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
{Fr}{SV36}{FR}Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not
make one hair white or black. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}But let your communication be,
Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.{CM}
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a
tooth for a tooth: {Fr}{SV39}{FR}But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil:
but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other
also. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away
thy coat, let him have {FI}thy{Fi} cloke also. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}And whosoever
shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}Give to him
that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou
away.{CM}
{Fr}{SV43}{FR}Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy
neighbour, and hate thine enemy. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}But I say unto you, Love your
enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray
for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; {Fr}{SV45}{FR}That ye
may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun
to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the
unjust. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}For if ye love them which love you, what reward have
ye? do not even the publicans the same? {Fr}{SV47}{FR}And if ye salute your
brethren only, what do ye more {FI}than others?{Fi} do not even the publicans
so? {Fr}{SV48}{FR}Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in
heaven is perfect.{CM}
{Fr}{SC6}{SV1}{FR}Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen
of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
{Fr}{SV2}{FR}Therefore when thou doest {FI}thine{Fi} alms, do not sound a
trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the
streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have
their reward. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand
know what thy right hand doeth: {Fr}{SV4}{FR}That thine alms may be in
secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee
openly.{CM}
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites
{FI}are:{Fi} for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the
corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you,
They have their reward. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But thou, when thou prayest, enter into
thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in
secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen
{FI}do:{Fi} for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what
things ye have need of, before ye ask him. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}After this manner
therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as {FI}it is{Fi}
in heaven. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Give us this day our daily bread. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And
forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}And lead us
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}For if ye forgive men
their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your
Father forgive your trespasses.{CM}
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad
countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to
fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}But thou,
when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; {Fr}{SV18}{FR}That
thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and
thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and
rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither
moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be
single, thy whole body shall be full of light. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}But if thine eye
be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light
that is in thee be darkness, how great {FI}is{Fi} that darkness!{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}No man 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.
Ye cannot serve God and mammon. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Therefore I say unto you, Take
no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet
for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the
body than raiment? {Fr}{SV26}{FR}Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow
not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father
feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Which of you by
taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? {Fr}{SV28}{FR}And why take
ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they
toil not, neither do they spin: {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And yet I say unto you, That
even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to
day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, {FI}shall he{Fi} not much more
{FI}clothe{Fi} you, O ye of little faith? {Fr}{SV31}{FR}Therefore take no
thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal
shall we be clothed? {Fr}{SV32}{FR}(For after all these things do the
Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all
these things. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his
righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
{Fr}{SV34}{FR}Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall
take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day {FI}is{Fi} the
evil thereof.{CM}
{Fr}{SC7}{SV1}{FR}Judge not, that ye be not judged. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}For with
what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it
shall be measured to you again. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And why beholdest thou the mote
that is in thy brothers eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine
own eye? {Fr}{SV4}{FR}Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out
the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam {FI}is{Fi} in thine own eye?
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye;
and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brothers
eye.{CM}
{Fr}{SV6}{FR}Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your
pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again
and rend you.{CM}
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto you: {Fr}{SV8}{FR}For every one that asketh
receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be
opened. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread,
will he give him a stone? {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Or if he ask a fish, will he give him
a serpent? {Fr}{SV11}{FR}If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts
unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give
good things to them that ask him? {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Therefore all things
whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for
this is the law and the prophets.{CM}
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide {FI}is{Fi} the gate,
and broad {FI}is{Fi} the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be
which go in thereat: {Fr}{SV14}{FR}Because strait {FI}is{Fi} the gate, and
narrow {FI}is{Fi} the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that
find it.{CM}
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheeps
clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}Ye shall know
them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a
corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}A good tree cannot
bring forth evil fruit, neither {FI}can{Fi} a corrupt tree bring forth good
fruit. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn
down, and cast into the fire. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Wherefore by their fruits ye
shall know them.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into
the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in
heaven. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we
not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy
name done many wonderful works? {Fr}{SV23}{FR}And then will I profess unto
them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth
them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds
blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a
rock. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and
doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house
upon the sand: {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And the rain descended, and the floods came, and
the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall
of it. {Fr}{SV28}And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the
people were astonished at his doctrine: {SV29}For he taught them as
{FI}one{Fi} having authority, and not as the scribes.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed
him. {SV2}And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord,
if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. {SV3}And Jesus put forth {FI}his{Fi}
hand, and touched him, saying, {FR}I will; be thou clean.{Fr} And immediately
his leprosy was cleansed. {SV4}And Jesus saith unto him, {FR}See thou tell no
man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that
Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.{CM}
{Fr}{SV5}And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a
centurion, beseeching him, {SV6}And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home
sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. {SV7}And Jesus saith unto him, {FR}I
will come and heal him. {Fr}{SV8}The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am
not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only,
and my servant shall be healed. {SV9}For I am a man under authority, having
soldiers under me: and I say to this {FI}man,{Fi} Go, and he goeth; and to
another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth
{FI}it. {Fi}{SV10}When Jesus heard {FI}it,{Fi} he marvelled, and said to them
that followed, {FR}Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith,
no, not in Israel. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And I say unto you, That many shall come
from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and
Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}But the children of the
kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and
gnashing of teeth. {Fr}{SV13}And Jesus said unto the centurion, {FR}Go thy
way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was
healed in the selfsame hour.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}And when Jesus was come into Peters house, he saw his wifes
mother laid, and sick of a fever. {SV15}And he touched her hand, and the
fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.{CM}
{SV16}When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed
with devils: and he cast out the spirits with {FI}his{Fi} word, and healed
all that were sick: {SV17}That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by
Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare
{FI}our{Fi} sicknesses.{CM}
{SV18}Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to
depart unto the other side. {SV19}And a certain scribe came, and said unto
him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. {SV20}And Jesus
saith unto him, {FR}The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air
{FI}have{Fi} nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay {FI}his{Fi}
head. {Fr}{SV21}And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me
first to go and bury my father. {SV22}But Jesus said unto him, {FR}Follow me;
and let the dead bury their dead.{CM}
{Fr}{SV23}And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
{SV24}And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the
ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. {SV25}And his disciples
came to {FI}him,{Fi} and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
{SV26}And he saith unto them, {FR}Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?
Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
{Fr}{SV27}But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that
even the winds and the sea obey him!{CM}
{SV28}And when he was come to the other side into the country of the
Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs,
exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. {SV29}And, behold,
they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God?
art thou come hither to torment us before the time? {SV30}And there was a
good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding. {SV31}So the devils
besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd
of swine. {SV32}And he said unto them, {FR}Go.{Fr} And when they were come
out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine
ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.
{SV33}And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and
told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.
{SV34}And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw
him, they besought {FI}him{Fi} that he would depart out of their coasts.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own
city. {SV2}And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on
a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; {FR}Son,
be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. {Fr}{SV3}And, behold, certain of
the scribes said within themselves, This {FI}man{Fi} blasphemeth. {SV4}And
Jesus knowing their thoughts said, {FR}Wherefore think ye evil in your
hearts? {Fr}{SV5}{FR}For whether is easier, to say, {FI}Thy{Fi} sins be
forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But that ye may know
that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins,{Fr} (then saith he
to the sick of the palsy,) {FR}Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine
house. {Fr}{SV7}And he arose, and departed to his house. {SV8}But when the
multitudes saw {FI}it,{Fi} they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given
such power unto men.{CM}
{SV9}And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew,
sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, {FR}Follow me.{Fr}
And he arose, and followed him.{CM}
{SV10}And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many
publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. {SV11}And
when the Pharisees saw {FI}it,{Fi} they said unto his disciples, Why eateth
your Master with publicans and sinners? {SV12}But when Jesus heard
{FI}that,{Fi} he said unto them, {FR}They that be whole need not a physician,
but they that are sick. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}But go ye and learn what {FI}that{Fi}
meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the
righteous, but sinners to repentance.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the
Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? {SV15}And Jesus said unto
them, {FR}Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the
bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be
taken from them, and then shall they fast. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}No man putteth a
piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it
up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}Neither
do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine
runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles,
and both are preserved.{CM}
{Fr}{SV18}While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain
ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and
lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. {SV19}And Jesus arose, and
followed him, and {FI}so did{Fi} his disciples.{CM}
{SV20}And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve
years, came behind {FI}him,{Fi} and touched the hem of his garment: {SV21}For
she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
{SV22}But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, {FR}Daughter,
be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.{Fr} And the woman was
made whole from that hour. {SV23}And when Jesus came into the rulers house,
and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, {SV24}He said unto them,
{FR}Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth.{Fr} And they laughed
him to scorn. {SV25}But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took
her by the hand, and the maid arose. {SV26}And the fame hereof went abroad
into all that land.{CM}
{SV27}And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and
saying, {FI}Thou{Fi} Son of David, have mercy on us. {SV28}And when he was
come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them,
{FR}Believe ye that I am able to do this?{Fr} They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
{SV29}Then touched he their eyes, saying, {FR}According to your faith be it
unto you. {Fr}{SV30}And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged
them, saying, {FR}See {FI}that{Fi} no man know {FI}it. {Fi}{Fr}{SV31}But
they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.{CM}
{SV32}As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with
a devil. {SV33}And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the
multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. {SV34}But the
Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.
{SV35}And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their
synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every
sickness and every disease among the people.{CM}
{SV36}But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them,
because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
{SV37}Then saith he unto his disciples, {FR}The harvest truly {FI}is{Fi}
plenteous, but the labourers {FI}are{Fi} few; {Fr}{SV38}{FR}Pray ye therefore
the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his
harvest.{CM}
{Fr}{SC10}{SV1}And when he had called unto {FI}him{Fi} his twelve disciples,
he gave them power {FI}against{Fi} unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to
heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. {SV2}Now the names of
the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and
Andrew his brother; James {FI}the son{Fi} of Zebedee, and John his brother;
{SV3}Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James {FI}the
son{Fi} of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; {SV4}Simon
the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. {SV5}These twelve
Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, {FR}Go not into the way of the
Gentiles, and into {FI}any{Fi} city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
{Fr}{SV6}{FR}But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out
devils: freely ye have received, freely give. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Provide neither
gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Nor scrip for
{FI}your{Fi} journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for
the workman is worthy of his meat. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And into whatsoever city or
town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go
thence. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And when ye come into an house, salute it.
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if
it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And whosoever
shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house
or city, shake off the dust of your feet. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}Verily I say unto
you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day
of judgment, than for that city.{CM}
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye
therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}But beware
of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge
you in their synagogues; {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And ye shall be brought before
governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the
Gentiles. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or
what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye
shall speak. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of
your Father which speaketh in you. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}And the brother shall
deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children
shall rise up against {FI}their{Fi} parents, and cause them to be put to
death. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And ye shall be hated of all {FI}men{Fi} for my names
sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}But when
they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto
you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be
come. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}The disciple is not above {FI}his{Fi} master, nor the
servant above his lord. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}It is enough for the disciple that he
be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master
of the house Beelzebub, how much more {FI}shall they call{Fi} them of his
household? {Fr}{SV26}{FR}Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing
covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}What I tell you in darkness, {FI}that{Fi} speak ye in light:
and what ye hear in the ear, {FI}that{Fi} preach ye upon the housetops.
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill
the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in
hell. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them
shall not fall on the ground without your Father. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}But the very
hairs of your head are all numbered. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}Fear ye not therefore, ye
are of more value than many sparrows. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Whosoever therefore shall
confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in
heaven. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also
deny before my Father which is in heaven. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}Think not that I am
come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and
the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother
in law. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}And a mans foes {FI}shall be{Fi} they of his own
household. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}He that loveth father or mother more than me is not
worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy
of me. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after
me, is not worthy of me. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}He that findeth his life shall lose
it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.{CM}
{Fr}{SV40}{FR}He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me
receiveth him that sent me. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}He that receiveth a prophet in the
name of a prophet shall receive a prophets reward; and he that receiveth a
righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous mans
reward. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these
little ones a cup of cold {FI}water{Fi} only in the name of a disciple,
verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.{CM}
{Fr}{SC11}{SV1}And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding
his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their
cities. {SV2}Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he
sent two of his disciples, {SV3}And said unto him, Art thou he that should
come, or do we look for another? {SV4}Jesus answered and said unto them,
{FR}Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are
cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the
gospel preached to them. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And blessed is {FI}he,{Fi} whosoever
shall not be offended in me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV7}And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes
concerning John, {FR}What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed
shaken with the wind? {Fr}{SV8}{FR}But what went ye out for to see? A man
clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft {FI}clothing{Fi} are in
kings houses. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea,
I say unto you, and more than a prophet. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}For this is
{FI}he,{Fi} of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy
face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Verily I say
unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater
than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of
heaven is greater than he. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And from the days of John the
Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent
take it by force. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}For all the prophets and the law prophesied
until John. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And if ye will receive {FI}it,{Fi} this is Elias,
which was for to come. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}He that hath ears to hear, let him
hear.{CM}
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto
children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we
have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}For John came
neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}The
Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous,
and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified
of her children.{CM}
{Fr}{SV20}Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty
works were done, because they repented not: {SV21}{FR}Woe unto thee,
Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done
in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in
sackcloth and ashes. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}But I say unto you, It shall be more
tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
{Fr}{SV23}{FR}And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be
brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee,
had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the
land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.{CM}
{Fr}{SV25}At that time Jesus answered and said, {FR}I thank thee, O Father,
Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise
and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}Even so,
Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}All things are
delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father;
neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and {FI}he{Fi} to
whomsoever the Son will reveal {FI}him.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV28}{FR}Come unto me, all {FI}ye{Fi} that labour and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}Take my yoke upon you, and
learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto
your souls. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}For my yoke {FI}is{Fi} easy, and my burden is
light.{CM}
{Fr}{SC12}{SV1}At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn;
and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and
to eat. {SV2}But when the Pharisees saw {FI}it,{Fi} they said unto him,
Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.
{SV3}But he said unto them, {FR}Have ye not read what David did, when he was
an hungred, and they that were with him; {Fr}{SV4}{FR}How he entered into the
house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat,
neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the
priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?
{Fr}{SV6}{FR}But I say unto you, That in this place is {FI}one{Fi} greater
than the temple. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}But if ye had known what {FI}this{Fi} meaneth,
I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the
guiltless. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
{Fr}{SV9}And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:{CM}
{SV10}And, behold, there was a man which had {FI}his{Fi} hand withered. And
they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they
might accuse him. {SV11}And he said unto them, {FR}What man shall there be
among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the
sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift {FI}it{Fi} out?
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is
lawful to do well on the sabbath days. {Fr}{SV13}Then saith he to the man,
{FR}Stretch forth thine hand.{Fr} And he stretched {FI}it{Fi} forth; and it
was restored whole, like as the other.{CM}
{SV14}Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they
might destroy him. {SV15}But when Jesus knew {FI}it,{Fi} he withdrew himself
from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;
{SV16}And charged them that they should not make him known: {SV17}That it
might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
{SV18}Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is
well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to
the Gentiles. {SV19}He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear
his voice in the streets. {SV20}A bruised reed shall he not break, and
smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
{SV21}And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.{CM}
{SV22}Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb:
and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
{SV23}And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?
{SV24}But when the Pharisees heard {FI}it,{Fi} they said, This {FI}fellow{Fi}
doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.
{SV25}And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, {FR}Every kingdom
divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house
divided against itself shall not stand: {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And if Satan cast out
Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children
cast {FI}them{Fi} out? therefore they shall be your judges. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}But
if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come
unto you. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}Or else how can one enter into a strong mans house,
and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will
spoil his house. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}He that is not with me is against me; and he
that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall
be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy {FI}against{Fi} the {FI}Holy{Fi}
Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}And whosoever speaketh a
word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh
against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world,
neither in the {FI}world{Fi} to come. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}Either make the tree
good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit
corrupt: for the tree is known by {FI}his{Fi} fruit. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}O
generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of
the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}A good man out
of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man
out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}But I say
unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account
thereof in the day of judgment. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}For by thy words thou shalt be
justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.{CM}
{Fr}{SV38}Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying,
Master, we would see a sign from thee. {SV39}But he answered and said unto
them, {FR}An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there
shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:
{Fr}{SV40}{FR}For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whales
belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of
the earth. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this
generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of
Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas {FI}is{Fi} here. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}The
queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and
shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear
the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon {FI}is{Fi} here.
{Fr}{SV43}{FR}When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh
through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}Then he
saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is
come, he findeth {FI}it{Fi} empty, swept, and garnished. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}Then
goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than
himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last {FI}state{Fi} of
that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked
generation.{CM}
{Fr}{SV46}While he yet talked to the people, behold, {FI}his{Fi} mother and
his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. {SV47}Then one said
unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to
speak with thee. {SV48}But he answered and said unto him that told him,
{FR}Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? {Fr}{SV49}And he stretched
forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, {FR}Behold my mother and my
brethren! {Fr}{SV50}{FR}For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is
in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.{CM}
{Fr}{SC13}{SV1}The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea
side. {SV2}And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he
went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
{SV3}And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, {FR}Behold, a
sower went forth to sow; {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And when he sowed, some {FI}seeds{Fi}
fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and
forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
{Fr}{SV6}{FR}And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they
had no root, they withered away. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}And some fell among thorns; and
the thorns sprung up, and choked them: {Fr}{SV8}{FR}But other fell into good
ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some
thirtyfold. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. {Fr}{SV10}And
the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in
parables? {SV11}He answered and said unto them, {FR}Because it is given unto
you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not
given. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall
have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away
even that he hath. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Therefore speak I to them in parables:
because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they
understand. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias,
which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing
ye shall see, and shall not perceive: {Fr}{SV15}{FR}For this peoples heart
is waxed gross, and {FI}their{Fi} ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes
they have closed; lest at any time they should see with {FI}their{Fi} eyes,
and hear with {FI}their{Fi} ears, and should understand with {FI}their{Fi}
heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}But
blessed {FI}are{Fi} your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous
{FI}men{Fi} have desired to see {FI}those things{Fi} which ye see, and have
not seen {FI}them;{Fi} and to hear {FI}those things{Fi} which ye hear, and
have not heard {FI}them.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV18}{FR}Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth
{FI}it{Fi} not, then cometh the wicked {FI}one,{Fi} and catcheth away that
which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he
that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; {Fr}{SV21}{FR}Yet hath
he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or
persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth
the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke
the word, and he becometh unfruitful. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}But he that received seed
into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth
{FI}it;{Fi} which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an
hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, {FR}The kingdom of
heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the
wheat, and went his way. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But when the blade was sprung up, and
brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}So the
servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow
good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? {Fr}{SV28}{FR}He said
unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou
then that we go and gather them up? {Fr}{SV29}{FR}But he said, Nay; lest
while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of
harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and
bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, {FR}The kingdom of
heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his
field: {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is
grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds
of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.{CM}
{Fr}{SV33}Another parable spake he unto them; {FR}The kingdom of heaven is
like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till
the whole was leavened. {Fr}{SV34}All these things spake Jesus unto the
multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:
{SV35}That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I
will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept
secret from the foundation of the world. {SV36}Then Jesus sent the multitude
away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying,
Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field. {SV37}He answered and
said unto them, {FR}He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the
kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked {FI}one;
{Fi}{Fr}{SV39}{FR}The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the
end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}As therefore
the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of
this world. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and
they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which
do iniquity; {Fr}{SV42}{FR}And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there
shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}Then shall the
righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath
ears to hear, let him hear.{CM}
{Fr}{SV44}{FR}Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a
field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth
and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.{CM}
{Fr}{SV45}{FR}Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man,
seeking goodly pearls: {Fr}{SV46}{FR}Who, when he had found one pearl of
great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.{CM}
{Fr}{SV47}{FR}Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast
into the sea, and gathered of every kind: {Fr}{SV48}{FR}Which, when it was
full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels,
but cast the bad away. {Fr}{SV49}{FR}So shall it be at the end of the world:
the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
{Fr}{SV50}{FR}And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be
wailing and gnashing of teeth. {Fr}{SV51}Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Have ye
understood all these things?{Fr} They say unto him, Yea, Lord. {SV52}Then
said he unto them, {FR}Therefore every scribe {FI}which is{Fi} instructed
unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man {FI}that is{Fi} an householder,
which bringeth forth out of his treasure {FI}things{Fi} new and old.{CM}
{Fr}{SV53}And it came to pass, {FI}that{Fi} when Jesus had finished these
parables, he departed thence. {SV54}And when he was come into his own
country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were
astonished, and said, Whence hath this {FI}man{Fi} this wisdom, and
{FI}these{Fi} mighty works? {SV55}Is not this the carpenters son? is not his
mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
{SV56}And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this
{FI}man{Fi} all these things? {SV57}And they were offended in him. But Jesus
said unto them, {FR}A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country,
and in his own house. {Fr}{SV58}And he did not many mighty works there
because of their unbelief.{CM}
{SC14}{SV1}At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,
{SV2}And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from
the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.{CM}
{SV3}For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put {FI}him{Fi} in
prison for Herodias sake, his brother Philips wife. {SV4}For John said unto
him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. {SV5}And when he would have put
him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
{SV6}But when Herods birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced
before them, and pleased Herod. {SV7}Whereupon he promised with an oath to
give her whatsoever she would ask. {SV8}And she, being before instructed of
her mother, said, Give me here John Baptists head in a charger. {SV9}And the
king was sorry: nevertheless for the oaths sake, and them which sat with him
at meat, he commanded {FI}it{Fi} to be given {FI}her. {Fi}{SV10}And he sent,
and beheaded John in the prison. {SV11}And his head was brought in a charger,
and given to the damsel: and she brought {FI}it{Fi} to her mother. {SV12}And
his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told
Jesus.{CM}
{SV13}When Jesus heard {FI}of it,{Fi} he departed thence by ship into a
desert place apart: and when the people had heard {FI}thereof,{Fi} they
followed him on foot out of the cities. {SV14}And Jesus went forth, and saw a
great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed
their sick.{CM}
{SV15}And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a
desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they
may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. {SV16}But Jesus said
unto them, {FR}They need not depart; give ye them to eat. {Fr}{SV17}And they
say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. {SV18}He said,
{FR}Bring them hither to me. {Fr}{SV19}And he commanded the multitude to sit
down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking
up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to {FI}his{Fi}
disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. {SV20}And they did all eat,
and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve
baskets full. {SV21}And they that had eaten were about five thousand men,
beside women and children.{CM}
{SV22}And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and
to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
{SV23}And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain
apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. {SV24}But
the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was
contrary. {SV25}And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them,
walking on the sea. {SV26}And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,
they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
{SV27}But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, {FR}Be of good cheer; it
is I; be not afraid. {Fr}{SV28}And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it
be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. {SV29}And he said, {FR}Come.{Fr}
And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go
to Jesus. {SV30}But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and
beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. {SV31}And immediately
Jesus stretched forth {FI}his{Fi} hand, and caught him, and said unto him,
{FR}O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? {Fr}{SV32}And when
they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. {SV33}Then they that were in
the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of
God.{CM}
{SV34}And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.
{SV35}And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into
all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;
{SV36}And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and
as many as touched were made perfectly whole.{CM}
{SC15}{SV1}Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem,
saying, {SV2}Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for
they wash not their hands when they eat bread. {SV3}But he answered and said
unto them, {FR}Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your
tradition? {Fr}{SV4}{FR}For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and
mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}But ye say, Whosoever shall say to {FI}his{Fi} father or
{FI}his{Fi} mother, {FI}It is{Fi} a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be
profited by me; {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And honour not his father or his mother, {FI}he
shall be free.{Fi} Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by
your tradition. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy
of you, saying, {Fr}{SV8}{FR}This people draweth nigh unto me with their
mouth, and honoureth me with {FI}their{Fi} lips; but their heart is far from
me. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}But in vain they do worship me, teaching {FI}for{Fi}
doctrines the commandments of men.{CM}
{Fr}{SV10}And he called the multitude, and said unto them, {FR}Hear, and
understand: {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man;
but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. {Fr}{SV12}Then
came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were
offended, after they heard this saying? {SV13}But he answered and said,
{FR}Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted
up. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if
the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. {Fr}{SV15}Then
answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. {SV16}And
Jesus said, {FR}Are ye also yet without understanding? {Fr}{SV17}{FR}Do not
ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the
belly, and is cast out into the draught? {Fr}{SV18}{FR}But those things which
proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders,
adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}These are {FI}the things{Fi} which defile a man: but to eat
with unwashen hands defileth not a man.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and
Sidon. {SV22}And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and
cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, {FI}thou{Fi} Son of David;
my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. {SV23}But he answered her not a
word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she
crieth after us. {SV24}But he answered and said, {FR}I am not sent but unto
the lost sheep of the house of Israel. {Fr}{SV25}Then came she and worshipped
him, saying, Lord, help me. {SV26}But he answered and said, {FR}It is not
meet to take the childrens bread, and to cast {FI}it{Fi} to dogs.
{Fr}{SV27}And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which
fall from their masters table. {SV28}Then Jesus answered and said unto her,
{FR}O woman, great {FI}is{Fi} thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt.
And her daughter was made whole from that very hour. {Fr}{SV29}And Jesus
departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into
a mountain, and sat down there. {SV30}And great multitudes came unto him,
having with them {FI}those that were{Fi} lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many
others, and cast them down at Jesus feet; and he healed them: {SV31}Insomuch
that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to
be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God
of Israel.{CM}
{SV32}Then Jesus called his disciples {FI}unto him,{Fi} and said, {FR}I have
compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days,
and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they
faint in the way. {Fr}{SV33}And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we
have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?
{SV34}And Jesus saith unto them, {FR}How many loaves have ye? And they said,
Seven, and a few little fishes. {Fr}{SV35}And he commanded the multitude to
sit down on the ground. {SV36}And he took the seven loaves and the fishes,
and gave thanks, and brake {FI}them,{Fi} and gave to his disciples, and the
disciples to the multitude. {SV37}And they did all eat, and were filled: and
they took up of the broken {FI}meat{Fi} that was left seven baskets full.
{SV38}And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and
children. {SV39}And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into
the coasts of Magdala,{CM}
{SC16}{SV1}The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired
him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. {SV2}He answered and said
unto them, {FR}When it is evening, ye say, {FI}It will be{Fi} fair weather:
for the sky is red. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And in the morning, {FI}It will be{Fi} foul
weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O {FI}ye{Fi} hypocrites, ye
can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not {FI}discern{Fi} the signs of
the times? {Fr}{SV4}{FR}A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a
sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet
Jonas.{Fr} And he left them, and departed. {SV5}And when his disciples were
come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.{CM}
{SV6}Then Jesus said unto them, {FR}Take heed and beware of the leaven of the
Pharisees and of the Sadducees. {Fr}{SV7}And they reasoned among themselves,
saying, {FI}It is{Fi} because we have taken no bread. {SV8}{FI}Which{Fi} when
Jesus perceived, he said unto them, {FR}O ye of little faith, why reason ye
among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread? {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Do ye not
yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and
how many baskets ye took up? {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Neither the seven loaves of the
four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? {Fr}{SV11}{FR}How is it that
ye do not understand that I spake {FI}it{Fi} not to you concerning bread,
that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
{Fr}{SV12}Then understood they how that he bade {FI}them{Fi} not beware of
the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the
Sadducees.{CM}
{SV13}When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his
disciples, saying, {FR}Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
{Fr}{SV14}And they said, Some {FI}say that thou art{Fi} John the Baptist:
some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. {SV15}He saith
unto them, {FR}But whom say ye that I am? {Fr}{SV16}And Simon Peter answered
and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. {SV17}And Jesus
answered and said unto him, {FR}Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh
and blood hath not revealed {FI}it{Fi} unto thee, but my Father which is in
heaven. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon
this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail
against it. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom
of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven:
and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
{Fr}{SV20}Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he
was Jesus the Christ.{CM}
{SV21}From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that
he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief
priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
{SV22}Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from
thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. {SV23}But he turned, and said unto
Peter, {FR}Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou
savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}Then said Jesus unto his disciples, {FR}If any {FI}man{Fi} will
come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever
will lose his life for my sake shall find it. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}For what is a man
profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what
shall a man give in exchange for his soul? {Fr}{SV27}{FR}For the Son of man
shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall
reward every man according to his works. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Verily I say unto you,
There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see
the Son of man coming in his kingdom.{CM}
{Fr}{SC17}{SV1}And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his
brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, {SV2}And was
transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment
was white as the light. {SV3}And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and
Elias talking with him. {SV4}Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord,
it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three
tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. {SV5}While
he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice
out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well
pleased; hear ye him. {SV6}And when the disciples heard {FI}it,{Fi} they fell
on their face, and were sore afraid. {SV7}And Jesus came and touched them,
and said, {FR}Arise, and be not afraid. {Fr}{SV8}And when they had lifted up
their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only. {SV9}And as they came down from
the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, {FR}Tell the vision to no man,
until the Son of man be risen again from the dead. {Fr}{SV10}And his
disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the scribes that Elias must first
come? {SV11}And Jesus answered and said unto them, {FR}Elias truly shall
first come, and restore all things. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}But I say unto you, That
Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him
whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
{Fr}{SV13}Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the
Baptist.{CM}
{SV14}And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a
{FI}certain{Fi} man, kneeling down to him, and saying, {SV15}Lord, have mercy
on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into
the fire, and oft into the water. {SV16}And I brought him to thy disciples,
and they could not cure him. {SV17}Then Jesus answered and said, {FR}O
faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long
shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me. {Fr}{SV18}And Jesus rebuked the
devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very
hour. {SV19}Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not
we cast him out? {SV20}And Jesus said unto them, {FR}Because of your
unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard
seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it
shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}Howbeit
this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.{CM}
{Fr}{SV22}And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, {FR}The Son
of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: {Fr}{SV23}And they shall kill
him, and the third day he shall be raised again. {FR}And they were exceeding
sorry.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute
{FI}money{Fi} came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
{SV25}He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented
him, saying, {FR}What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth
take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
{Fr}{SV26}Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Then
are the children free. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Notwithstanding, lest we should offend
them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first
cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of
money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.{CM}
{Fr}{SC18}{SV1}At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is
the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? {SV2}And Jesus called a little child
unto him, and set him in the midst of them, {SV3}And said, {FR}Verily I say
unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not
enter into the kingdom of heaven. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}Whosoever therefore shall
humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of
heaven. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name
receiveth me. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But whoso shall offend one of these little ones
which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged
about his neck, and {FI}that{Fi} he were drowned in the depth of the sea.{CM}
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be
that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and
cast {FI}them{Fi} from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or
maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting
fire. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast
{FI}it{Fi} from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye,
rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Take
heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That
in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in
heaven. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them
be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the
mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? {Fr}{SV13}{FR}And if so be
that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that
{FI}sheep,{Fi} than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven,
that one of these little ones should perish.{CM}
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and
tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou
hast gained thy brother. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}But if he will not hear {FI}thee,
then{Fi} take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three
witnesses every word may be established. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And if he shall
neglect to hear them, tell {FI}it{Fi} unto the church: but if he neglect to
hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
{Fr}{SV18}{FR}Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall
be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in
heaven. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on
earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of
my Father which is in heaven. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}For where two or three are
gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother
sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? {SV22}Jesus saith unto
him, {FR}I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times
seven.{CM}
{Fr}{SV23}{FR}Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king,
which would take account of his servants. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}And when he had begun
to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to
be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be
made. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him,
saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and
loosed him, and forgave him the debt. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}But the same servant went
out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence:
and he laid hands on him, and took {FI}him{Fi} by the throat, saying, Pay me
that thou owest. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And his fellowservant fell down at his feet,
and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he
should pay the debt. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}So when his fellowservants saw what was
done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was
done. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto
him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou
desiredst me: {Fr}{SV33}{FR}Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on
thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? {Fr}{SV34}{FR}And his lord was
wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was
due unto him. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto
you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their
trespasses.{CM}
{Fr}{SC19}{SV1}And it came to pass, {FI}that{Fi} when Jesus had finished
these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea
beyond Jordan; {SV2}And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them
there.{CM}
{SV3}The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is
it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? {SV4}And he
answered and said unto them, {FR}Have ye not read, that he which made
{FI}them{Fi} at the beginning made them male and female, {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And
said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to
his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? {Fr}{SV6}{FR}Wherefore they are
no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let
not man put asunder. {Fr}{SV7}They say unto him, Why did Moses then command
to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? {SV8}He saith unto
them, {FR}Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put
away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And I say
unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except {FI}it be{Fi} for
fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth
her which is put away doth commit adultery.{CM}
{Fr}{SV10}His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with
{FI}his{Fi} wife, it is not good to marry. {SV11}But he said unto them,
{FR}All {FI}men{Fi} cannot receive this saying, save {FI}they{Fi} to whom it
is given. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from
{FI}their{Fi} mothers womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made
eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for
the kingdom of heavens sake. He that is able to receive {FI}it,{Fi} let him
receive {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV13}Then were there brought unto him little children, that he
should put {FI}his{Fi} hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked
them. {SV14}But Jesus said, {FR}Suffer little children, and forbid them not,
to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. {Fr}{SV15}And he laid
{FI}his{Fi} hands on them, and departed thence.{CM}
{SV16}And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing
shall I do, that I may have eternal life? {SV17}And he said unto him, {FR}Why
callest thou me good? {FI}there is{Fi} none good but one, {FI}that is,{Fi}
God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. {Fr}{SV18}He
saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, {FR}Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt
not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}Honour thy father and {FI}thy{Fi} mother: and, Thou shalt love
thy neighbour as thyself. {Fr}{SV20}The young man saith unto him, All these
things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? {SV21}Jesus said unto
him, {FR}If thou wilt be perfect, go {FI}and{Fi} sell that thou hast, and
give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come
{FI}and{Fi} follow me. {Fr}{SV22}But when the young man heard that saying, he
went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.{CM}
{SV23}Then said Jesus unto his disciples, {FR}Verily I say unto you, That a
rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}And
again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a
needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV25}When
his disciples heard {FI}it,{Fi} they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who
then can be saved? {SV26}But Jesus beheld {FI}them,{Fi} and said unto them,
{FR}With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.{CM}
{Fr}{SV27}Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken
all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore? {SV28}And Jesus said
unto them, {FR}Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the
regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye
also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or
sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my names
sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}But many {FI}that are{Fi} first shall be last; and the last
{FI}shall be{Fi} first.{CM}
{Fr}{SC20}{SV1}{FR}For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man {FI}that
is{Fi} an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers
into his vineyard. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}And when he had agreed with the labourers for
a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And he went out
about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever
is right I will give you. And they went their way. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}Again he went
out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And about
the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto
them, Why stand ye here all the day idle? {Fr}{SV7}{FR}They say unto him,
Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the
vineyard; and whatsoever is right, {FI}that{Fi} shall ye receive.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his
steward, Call the labourers, and give them {FI}their{Fi} hire, beginning from
the last unto the first. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And when they came that {FI}were
hired{Fi} about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}But when the first came, they supposed that they should have
received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}And when they had received it, they murmured against the
goodman of the house, {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Saying, These last have wrought
{FI}but{Fi} one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne
the burden and heat of the day. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}But he answered one of them,
and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a
penny? {Fr}{SV14}{FR}Take {FI}that{Fi} thine {FI}is,{Fi} and go thy way: I
will give unto this last, even as unto thee. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}Is it not lawful
for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be
called, but few chosen.{CM}
{Fr}{SV17}And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in
the way, and said unto them, {SV18}{FR}Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the
Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and
they shall condemn him to death, {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And shall deliver him to the
Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify {FI}him:{Fi} and the third
day he shall rise again.{CM}
{Fr}{SV20}Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons,
worshipping {FI}him,{Fi} and desiring a certain thing of him. {SV21}And he
said unto her, {FR}What wilt thou?{Fr} She saith unto him, Grant that these
my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in
thy kingdom. {SV22}But Jesus answered and said, {FR}Ye know not what ye ask.
Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized
with the baptism that I am baptized with?{Fr} They say unto him, We are able.
{SV23}And he saith unto them, {FR}Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be
baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right
hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but {FI}it shall be given to
them{Fi} for whom it is prepared of my Father. {Fr}{SV24}And when the ten
heard {FI}it,{Fi} they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
{SV25}But Jesus called them {FI}unto him,{Fi} and said, {FR}Ye know that the
princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great
exercise authority upon them. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But it shall not be so among you:
but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to
minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. {Fr}{SV29}And as they
departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.{CM}
{SV30}And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard
that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord,
{FI}thou{Fi} Son of David. {SV31}And the multitude rebuked them, because they
should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O
Lord, {FI}thou{Fi} Son of David. {SV32}And Jesus stood still, and called
them, and said, {FR}What will ye that I shall do unto you? {Fr}{SV33}They say
unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. {SV34}So Jesus had compassion
{FI}on them,{Fi} and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received
sight, and they followed him.{CM}
{SC21}{SV1}And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to
Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
{SV2}Saying unto them, {FR}Go into the village over against you, and
straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose
{FI}them,{Fi} and bring {FI}them{Fi} unto me. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And if any
{FI}man{Fi} say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and
straightway he will send them. {Fr}{SV4}All this was done, that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, {SV5}Tell ye the daughter
of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass,
and a colt the foal of an ass. {SV6}And the disciples went, and did as Jesus
commanded them, {SV7}And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their
clothes, and they set {FI}him{Fi} thereon. {SV8}And a very great multitude
spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees,
and strawed {FI}them{Fi} in the way. {SV9}And the multitudes that went
before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David:
Blessed {FI}is{Fi} he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the
highest. {SV10}And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved,
saying, Who is this? {SV11}And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet
of Nazareth of Galilee.{CM}
{SV12}And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold
and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and
the seats of them that sold doves, {SV13}And said unto them, {FR}It is
written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a
den of thieves. {Fr}{SV14}And the blind and the lame came to him in the
temple; and he healed them. {SV15}And when the chief priests and scribes saw
the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and
saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased, {SV16}And
said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them,
{FR}Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou
hast perfected praise?{CM}
{Fr}{SV17}And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he
lodged there. {SV18}Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he
hungered. {SV19}And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and
found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, {FR}Let no fruit
grow on thee henceforward for ever.{Fr} And presently the fig tree withered
away. {SV20}And when the disciples saw {FI}it,{Fi} they marvelled, saying,
How soon is the fig tree withered away! {SV21}Jesus answered and said unto
them, {FR}Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall
not only do this {FI}which is done{Fi} to the fig tree, but also if ye shall
say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it
shall be done. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in
prayer, believing, ye shall receive.{CM}
{Fr}{SV23}And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the
elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what
authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
{SV24}And Jesus answered and said unto them, {FR}I also will ask you one
thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I
do these things. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}The baptism of John, whence was it? from
heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall
say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
{Fr}{SV26}But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John
as a prophet. {SV27}And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he
said unto them, {FR}Neither tell I you by what authority I do these
things.{CM}
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}But what think ye? A {FI}certain{Fi} man had two sons; and he
came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented,
and went. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he
answered and said, I {FI}go,{Fi} sir: and went not. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}Whether of
them twain did the will of {FI}his{Fi} father?{Fr} They say unto him, The
first. Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Verily I say unto you, That the publicans
and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}For John
came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the
publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen {FI}it,{Fi}
repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.{CM}
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which
planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it,
and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
{Fr}{SV34}{FR}And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants
to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed
another, and stoned another. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Again, he sent other servants more
than the first: and they did unto them likewise. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}But last of
all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among
themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his
inheritance. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And they caught him, and cast {FI}him{Fi} out of
the vineyard, and slew {FI}him. {Fi}{Fr}{SV40}{FR}When the lord therefore of
the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? {Fr}{SV41}They
say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out
{FI}his{Fi} vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits
in their seasons. {SV42}Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Did ye never read in the
scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the
head of the corner: this is the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our
eyes? {Fr}{SV43}{FR}Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be
taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
{Fr}{SV44}{FR}And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on
whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. {Fr}{SV45}And when the
chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he
spake of them. {SV46}But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared
the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.{CM}
{SC22}{SV1}And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and
said, {SV2}{FR}The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made
a marriage for his son, {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And sent forth his servants to call them
that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}Again,
he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I
have prepared my dinner: my oxen and {FI}my{Fi} fatlings {FI}are{Fi} killed,
and all things {FI}are{Fi} ready: come unto the marriage. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}But
they made light of {FI}it,{Fi} and went their ways, one to his farm, another
to his merchandise: {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And the remnant took his servants, and
entreated {FI}them{Fi} spitefully, and slew {FI}them. {Fi}{Fr}{SV7}{FR}But
when the king heard {FI}thereof,{Fi} he was wroth: and he sent forth his
armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they
which were bidden were not worthy. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Go ye therefore into the
highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}So
those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many
as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with
guests.{CM}
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man
which had not on a wedding garment: {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And he saith unto him,
Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was
speechless. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand
and foot, and take him away, and cast {FI}him{Fi} into outer darkness; there
shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}For many are called,
but few {FI}are{Fi} chosen.{CM}
{Fr}{SV15}Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle
him in {FI}his{Fi} talk. {SV16}And they sent out unto him their disciples
with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest
the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any {FI}man:{Fi} for thou
regardest not the person of men. {SV17}Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou?
Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? {SV18}But Jesus perceived
their wickedness, and said, {FR}Why tempt ye me, {FI}ye{Fi} hypocrites?
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}Shew me the tribute money.{Fr} And they brought unto him a
penny. {SV20}And he saith unto them, {FR}Whose {FI}is{Fi} this image and
superscription? {Fr}{SV21}They say unto him, Caesars. Then saith he unto
them, {FR}Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesars; and
unto God the things that are Gods. {Fr}{SV22}When they had heard {FI}these
words,{Fi} they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.{CM}
{SV23}The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no
resurrection, and asked him, {SV24}Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die,
having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto
his brother. {SV25}Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when
he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his
brother: {SV26}Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
{SV27}And last of all the woman died also. {SV28}Therefore in the
resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
{SV29}Jesus answered and said unto them, {FR}Ye do err, not knowing the
scriptures, nor the power of God. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}For in the resurrection they
neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in
heaven. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye
not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, {Fr}{SV32}{FR}I am
the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not
the God of the dead, but of the living. {Fr}{SV33}And when the multitude
heard {FI}this,{Fi} they were astonished at his doctrine.{CM}
{SV34}But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to
silence, they were gathered together. {SV35}Then one of them, {FI}which
was{Fi} a lawyer, asked {FI}him a question, {Fi}tempting him, and saying,
{SV36}Master, which {FI}is{Fi} the great commandment in the law? {SV37}Jesus
said unto him, {FR}Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and
with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}This is the first and
great commandment. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And the second {FI}is{Fi} like unto it, Thou
shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}On these two commandments
hang all the law and the prophets.{CM}
{Fr}{SV41}While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
{SV42}Saying, {FR}What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto
him, {FI}The Son{Fi} of David. {Fr}{SV43}He saith unto them, {FR}How then
doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, {Fr}{SV44}{FR}The LORD said unto
my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
{Fr}{SV45}{FR}If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? {Fr}{SV46}And
no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any {FI}man{Fi} from that
day forth ask him any more {FI}questions.{CM}
{Fi}{SC23}{SV1}Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
{SV2}Saying, {FR}The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses seat:
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, {FI}that{Fi}
observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay
{FI}them{Fi} on mens shoulders; but they {FI}themselves{Fi} will not move
them with one of their fingers. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}But all their works they do for
to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the
borders of their garments, {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And love the uppermost rooms at
feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, {Fr}{SV7}{FR}And greetings in
the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}But be not
ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, {FI}even{Fi} Christ; and all ye are
brethren. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And call no {FI}man{Fi} your father upon the earth:
for one is your Father, which is in heaven. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Neither be ye
called masters: for one is your Master, {FI}even{Fi} Christ.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that
shall humble himself shall be exalted.{CM}
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in
{FI}yourselves,{Fi} neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour
widows houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall
receive the greater damnation. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}Woe unto you, scribes and
Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and
when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}Woe unto you, {FI}ye{Fi} blind guides, which say, Whosoever
shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the
gold of the temple, he is a debtor! {Fr}{SV17}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} fools and blind:
for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
{Fr}{SV18}{FR}And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but
whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} fools and blind: for whether {FI}is{Fi} greater, the
gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Whoso therefore
shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him
that dwelleth therein. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And he that shall swear by heaven,
sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
{Fr}{SV23}{FR}Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay
tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier
{FI}matters{Fi} of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to
have done, and not to leave the other undone. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} blind
guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Woe unto
you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the
cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}{FI}Thou{Fi} blind Pharisee, cleanse first that {FI}which
is{Fi} within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean
also. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye
are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but
are within full of dead {FI}mens{Fi} bones, and of all uncleanness.
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within
ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and
garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And say, If we had
been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them
in the blood of the prophets. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}Wherefore ye be witnesses unto
yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.
{Fr}{SV32}{FR}Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} serpents, {FI}ye{Fi} generation of vipers, how can
ye escape the damnation of hell?{CM}
{Fr}{SV34}{FR}Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and
scribes: and {FI}some{Fi} of them ye shall kill and crucify; and {FI}some{Fi}
of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute {FI}them{Fi} from
city to city: {Fr}{SV35}{FR}That upon you may come all the righteous blood
shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of
Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
{Fr}{SV36}{FR}Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this
generation. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, {FI}thou{Fi} that killest
the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I
have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens
under {FI}her{Fi} wings, and ye would not! {Fr}{SV38}{FR}Behold, your house
is left unto you desolate. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}For I say unto you, Ye shall not see
me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed {FI}is{Fi} he that cometh in the
name of the Lord.{CM}
{Fr}{SC24}{SV1}And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his
disciples came to {FI}him{Fi} for to shew him the buildings of the temple.
{SV2}And Jesus said unto them, {FR}See ye not all these things? verily I say
unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not
be thrown down.{CM}
{Fr}{SV3}And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him
privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what {FI}shall
be{Fi} the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? {SV4}And Jesus
answered and said unto them, {FR}Take heed that no man deceive you.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall
deceive many. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see
that ye be not troubled: for all {FI}these things{Fi} must come to pass, but
the end is not yet. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}For nation shall rise against nation, and
kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and
earthquakes, in divers places. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}All these {FI}are{Fi} the
beginning of sorrows. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Then shall they deliver you up to be
afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my
names sake. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}And then shall many be offended, and shall betray
one another, and shall hate one another. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And many false
prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And because
iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}But he
that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And
this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness
unto all nations; and then shall the end come. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}When ye
therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the
prophet, stand in the holy place,{Fr} (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
{SV16}{FR}Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any
thing out of his house: {Fr}{SV18}{FR}Neither let him which is in the field
return back to take his clothes. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And woe unto them that are
with child, and to them that give suck in those days! {Fr}{SV20}{FR}But pray
ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the
beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And
except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but
for the elects sake those days shall be shortened. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}Then if any
man shall say unto you, Lo, here {FI}is{Fi} Christ, or there; believe
{FI}it{Fi} not. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}For there shall arise false Christs, and false
prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if {FI}it
were{Fi} possible, they shall deceive the very elect. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Behold, I
have told you before. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}Wherefore if they shall say unto you,
Behold, {FI}he is{Fi} in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the
secret chambers; believe {FI}it{Fi} not. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}For as the lightning
cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the
coming of the Son of man be. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}For wheresoever the carcase is,
there will the eagles be gathered together.{CM}
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun
be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall
from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And
then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all
the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in
the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}And he shall
send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather
together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
{Fr}{SV32}{FR}Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet
tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that
it is near, {FI}even{Fi} at the doors. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}Verily I say unto you,
This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass
away.{CM}
{Fr}{SV36}{FR}But of that day and hour knoweth no {FI}man,{Fi} no, not the
angels of heaven, but my Father only. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}But as the days of Noe
{FI}were,{Fi} so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating
and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered
into the ark, {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And knew not until the flood came, and took them
all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}Then
shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
{Fr}{SV41}{FR}Two {FI}women shall be{Fi} grinding at the mill; the one shall
be taken, and the other left.{CM}
{Fr}{SV42}{FR}Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
{Fr}{SV43}{FR}But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in
what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have
suffered his house to be broken up. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}Therefore be ye also ready:
for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}Who
then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his
household, to give them meat in due season? {Fr}{SV46}{FR}Blessed {FI}is{Fi}
that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
{Fr}{SV47}{FR}Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all
his goods. {Fr}{SV48}{FR}But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart,
My lord delayeth his coming; {Fr}{SV49}{FR}And shall begin to smite
{FI}his{Fi} fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
{Fr}{SV50}{FR}The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh
not for {FI}him,{Fi} and in an hour that he is not aware of,
{Fr}{SV51}{FR}And shall cut him asunder, and appoint {FI}him{Fi} his portion
with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.{CM}
{Fr}{SC25}{SV1}{FR}Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten
virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
{Fr}{SV2}{FR}And five of them were wise, and five {FI}were{Fi} foolish.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}They that {FI}were{Fi} foolish took their lamps, and took no oil
with them: {Fr}{SV4}{FR}But the wise took oil in their vessels with their
lamps. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and
slept. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}Then all those virgins
arose, and trimmed their lamps. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And the foolish said unto the
wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}But the
wise answered, saying, {FI}Not so;{Fi} lest there be not enough for us and
you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that
were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open
to us. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know
you not. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the
hour wherein the Son of man cometh.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}For {FI}the kingdom of heaven is{Fi} as a man travelling into a
far country, {FI}who{Fi} called his own servants, and delivered unto them his
goods. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and
to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and
straightway took his journey. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}Then he that had received the
five talents went and traded with the same, and made {FI}them{Fi} other five
talents. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And likewise he that {FI}had received{Fi} two, he also
gained other two. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}But he that had received one went and digged
in the earth, and hid his lords money. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}After a long time the
lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}And so
he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents,
saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained
beside them five talents more. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}His lord said unto him, Well
done, {FI}thou{Fi} good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a
few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy
of thy lord. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}He also that had received two talents came and
said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two
other talents beside them. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}His lord said unto him, Well done,
good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will
make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord,
I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and
gathering where thou hast not strawed: {Fr}{SV25}{FR}And I was afraid, and
went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, {FI}there{Fi} thou hast {FI}that
is{Fi} thine. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}His lord answered and said unto him, {FI}Thou{Fi}
wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and
gather where I have not strawed: {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Thou oughtest therefore to
have put my money to the exchangers, and {FI}then{Fi} at my coming I should
have received mine own with usury. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Take therefore the talent
from him, and give {FI}it{Fi} unto him which hath ten talents.
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have
abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he
hath. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness:
there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy
angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:
{Fr}{SV32}{FR}And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall
separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth {FI}his{Fi} sheep from
the goats: {Fr}{SV33}{FR}And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but
the goats on the left. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}Then shall the King say unto them on his
right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
you from the foundation of the world: {Fr}{SV35}{FR}For I was an hungred, and
ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and
ye took me in: {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye
visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}Then shall
the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed
{FI}thee?{Fi} or thirsty, and gave {FI}thee{Fi} drink? {Fr}{SV38}{FR}When saw
we thee a stranger, and took {FI}thee{Fi} in? or naked, and clothed {FI}thee?
{Fi}{Fr}{SV39}{FR}Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
{Fr}{SV40}{FR}And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto
you, Inasmuch as ye have done {FI}it{Fi} unto one of the least of these my
brethren, ye have done {FI}it{Fi} unto me. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}Then shall he say
also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting
fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: {Fr}{SV42}{FR}For I was an
hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
{Fr}{SV43}{FR}I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed
me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}Then shall
they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst,
or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto
thee? {Fr}{SV45}{FR}Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you,
Inasmuch as ye did {FI}it{Fi} not to one of the least of these, ye did
{FI}it{Fi} not to me. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}And these shall go away into everlasting
punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.{CM}
{Fr}{SC26}{SV1}And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these
sayings, he said unto his disciples, {SV2}{FR}Ye know that after two days is
{FI}the feast of{Fi} the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be
crucified. {Fr}{SV3}Then assembled together the chief priests, and the
scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest,
who was called Caiaphas, {SV4}And consulted that they might take Jesus by
subtilty, and kill {FI}him. {Fi}{SV5}But they said, Not on the feast
{FI}day,{Fi} lest there be an uproar among the people.{CM}
{SV6}Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
{SV7}There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious
ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat {FI}at meat. {Fi}{SV8}But when
his disciples saw {FI}it,{Fi} they had indignation, saying, To what purpose
{FI}is{Fi} this waste? {SV9}For this ointment might have been sold for much,
and given to the poor. {SV10}When Jesus understood {FI}it,{Fi} he said unto
them, {FR}Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not
always. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body,
she did {FI}it{Fi} for my burial. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Verily I say unto you,
Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, {FI}there{Fi}
shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief
priests, {SV15}And said {FI}unto them,{Fi} What will ye give me, and I will
deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of
silver. {SV16}And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.{CM}
{SV17}Now the first {FI}day{Fi} of the {FI}feast of{Fi} unleavened bread the
disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for
thee to eat the passover? {SV18}And he said, {FR}Go into the city to such a
man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the
passover at thy house with my disciples. {Fr}{SV19}And the disciples did as
Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. {SV20}Now when
the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. {SV21}And as they did eat, he
said, {FR}Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
{Fr}{SV22}And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to
say unto him, Lord, is it I? {SV23}And he answered and said, {FR}He that
dippeth {FI}his{Fi} hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that
man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he
had not been born. {Fr}{SV25}Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and
said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, {FR}Thou hast said.{CM}
{Fr}{SV26}And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed {FI}it,{Fi}
and brake {FI}it,{Fi} and gave {FI}it{Fi} to the disciples, and said,
{FR}Take, eat; this is my body. {Fr}{SV27}And he took the cup, and gave
thanks, and gave {FI}it{Fi} to them, saying, {FR}Drink ye all of it;
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for
many for the remission of sins. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}But I say unto you, I will not
drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it
new with you in my Fathers kingdom. {Fr}{SV30}And when they had sung an
hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. {SV31}Then saith Jesus unto
them, {FR}All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is
written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be
scattered abroad. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}But after I am risen again, I will go before
you into Galilee. {Fr}{SV33}Peter answered and said unto him, Though all
{FI}men{Fi} shall be offended because of thee, {FI}yet{Fi} will I never be
offended. {SV34}Jesus said unto him, {FR}Verily I say unto thee, That this
night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. {Fr}{SV35}Peter said
unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise
also said all the disciples.{CM}
{SV36}Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith
unto the disciples, {FR}Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.
{Fr}{SV37}And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began
to be sorrowful and very heavy. {SV38}Then saith he unto them, {FR}My soul is
exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
{Fr}{SV39}And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed,
saying, {FR}O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me:
nevertheless not as I will, but as thou {FI}wilt. {Fi}{Fr}{SV40}And he cometh
unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, {FR}What,
could ye not watch with me one hour? {Fr}{SV41}{FR}Watch and pray, that ye
enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed {FI}is{Fi} willing, but the
flesh {FI}is{Fi} weak. {Fr}{SV42}He went away again the second time, and
prayed, saying, {FR}O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me,
except I drink it, thy will be done. {Fr}{SV43}And he came and found them
asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. {SV44}And he left them, and went
away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. {SV45}Then
cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, {FR}Sleep on now, and take
{FI}your{Fi} rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is
betrayed into the hands of sinners. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}Rise, let us be going:
behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV47}And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and
with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and
elders of the people. {SV48}Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign,
saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. {SV49}And
forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. {SV50}And
Jesus said unto him, {FR}Friend, wherefore art thou come?{Fr} Then came they,
and laid hands on Jesus, and took him. {SV51}And, behold, one of them which
were with Jesus stretched out {FI}his{Fi} hand, and drew his sword, and
struck a servant of the high priests, and smote off his ear. {SV52}Then said
Jesus unto him, {FR}Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that
take the sword shall perish with the sword. {Fr}{SV53}{FR}Thinkest thou that
I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than
twelve legions of angels? {Fr}{SV54}{FR}But how then shall the scriptures be
fulfilled, that thus it must be? {Fr}{SV55}In that same hour said Jesus to
the multitudes, {FR}Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves
for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no
hold on me. {Fr}{SV56}{FR}But all this was done, that the scriptures of the
prophets might be fulfilled. {Fr}Then all the disciples forsook him, and
fled.{CM}
{SV57}And they that had laid hold on Jesus led {FI}him{Fi} away to Caiaphas
the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. {SV58}But
Peter followed him afar off unto the high priests palace, and went in, and
sat with the servants, to see the end. {SV59}Now the chief priests, and
elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him
to death; {SV60}But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came,
{FI}yet{Fi} found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, {SV61}And
said, This {FI}fellow{Fi} said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and
to build it in three days. {SV62}And the high priest arose, and said unto
him, Answerest thou nothing? what {FI}is it which{Fi} these witness against
thee? {SV63}But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said
unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be
the Christ, the Son of God. {SV64}Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Thou hast said:
nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on
the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. {Fr}{SV65}Then
the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what
further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
{SV66}What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.
{SV67}Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote
{FI}him{Fi} with the palms of their hands, {SV68}Saying, Prophesy unto us,
thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?{CM}
{SV69}Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him,
saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. {SV70}But he denied before
{FI}them{Fi} all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. {SV71}And when he was
gone out into the porch, another {FI}maid{Fi} saw him, and said unto them
that were there, This {FI}fellow{Fi} was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
{SV72}And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. {SV73}And
after a while came unto {FI}him{Fi} they that stood by, and said to Peter,
Surely thou also art {FI}one{Fi} of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
{SV74}Then began he to curse and to swear, {FI}saying,{Fi} I know not the
man. And immediately the cock crew. {SV75}And Peter remembered the word of
Jesus, which said unto him, {FR}Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me
thrice.{Fr} And he went out, and wept bitterly.{CM}
{SC27}{SV1}When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the
people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: {SV2}And when they had
bound him, they led {FI}him{Fi} away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the
governor.{CM}
{SV3}Then Judas, which had betrayeth him, when he saw that he was condemned,
repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief
priests and elders, {SV4}Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the
innocent blood. And they said, What {FI}is that{Fi} to us? see thou {FI}to
that. {Fi}{SV5}And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and
departed, and went and hanged himself. {SV6}And the chief priests took the
silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury,
because it is the price of blood. {SV7}And they took counsel, and bought with
them the potters field, to bury strangers in. {SV8}Wherefore that field was
called, The field of blood, unto this day. {SV9}Then was fulfilled that which
was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of
silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel
did value; {SV10}And gave them for the potters field, as the Lord appointed
me. {SV11}And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him,
saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, {FR}Thou
sayest. {Fr}{SV12}And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he
answered nothing. {SV13}Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many
things they witness against thee? {SV14}And he answered him to never a word;
insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. {SV15}Now at {FI}that{Fi} feast
the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
{SV16}And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas. {SV17}Therefore
when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I
release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? {SV18}For he
knew that for envy they had delivered him.{CM}
{SV19}When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him,
saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many
things this day in a dream because of him. {SV20}But the chief priests and
elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy
Jesus. {SV21}The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain
will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. {SV22}Pilate saith unto
them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? {FI}They{Fi}
all say unto him, Let him be crucified. {SV23}And the governor said, Why,
what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be
crucified.{CM}
{SV24}When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but {FI}that{Fi} rather
a tumult was made, he took water, and washed {FI}his{Fi} hands before the
multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye
{FI}to it. {Fi}{SV25}Then answered all the people, and said, His blood
{FI}be{Fi} on us, and on our children.{CM}
{SV26}Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he
delivered {FI}him{Fi} to be crucified. {SV27}Then the soldiers of the
governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole
band {FI}of soldiers. {Fi}{SV28}And they stripped him, and put on him a
scarlet robe.{CM}
{SV29}And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put {FI}it{Fi} upon
his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him,
and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! {SV30}And they spit upon him,
and took the reed, and smote him on the head. {SV31}And after that they had
mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him,
and led him away to crucify {FI}him. {Fi}{SV32}And as they came out, they
found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
{SV33}And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a
place of a skull,{CM}
{SV34}They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had
tasted {FI}thereof,{Fi} he would not drink. {SV35}And they crucified him, and
parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my
vesture did they cast lots. {SV36}And sitting down they watched him there;
{SV37}And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING
OF THE JEWS. {SV38}Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the
right hand, and another on the left.{CM}
{SV39}And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, {SV40}And
saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest {FI}it{Fi} in three
days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
{SV41}Likewise also the chief priests mocking {FI}him,{Fi} with the scribes
and elders, said, {SV42}He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the
King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe
him. {SV43}He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him:
for he said, I am the Son of God. {SV44}The thieves also, which were
crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. {SV45}Now from the sixth hour
there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. {SV46}And about the
ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, {FR}Eli, Eli, lama
sabachthani?{Fr} that is to say, {FR}My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken
me? {Fr}{SV47}Some of them that stood there, when they heard {FI}that,{Fi}
said, This {FI}man{Fi} calleth for Elias. {SV48}And straightway one of them
ran, and took a spunge, and filled {FI}it{Fi} with vinegar, and put
{FI}it{Fi} on a reed, and gave him to drink. {SV49}The rest said, Let be, let
us see whether Elias will come to save him.{CM}
{SV50}Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
{SV51}And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to
the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; {SV52}And the graves
were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, {SV53}And came
out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and
appeared unto many. {SV54}Now when the centurion, and they that were with
him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done,
they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God. {SV55}And many
women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee,
ministering unto him: {SV56}Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedees children. {SV57}When
the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who
also himself was Jesus disciple: {SV58}He went to Pilate, and begged the
body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. {SV59}And when
Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, {SV60}And
laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled
a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. {SV61}And there was
Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.{CM}
{SV62}Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief
priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, {SV63}Saying, Sir, we
remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, {FR}After three
days I will rise again. {Fr}{SV64}Command therefore that the sepulchre be
made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal
him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last
error shall be worse than the first. {SV65}Pilate said unto them, Ye have a
watch: go your way, make {FI}it{Fi} as sure as ye can. {SV66}So they went,
and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.{CM}
{SC28}{SV1}In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first
{FI}day{Fi} of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the
sepulchre. {SV2}And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of
the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the
door, and sat upon it. {SV3}His countenance was like lightning, and his
raiment white as snow: {SV4}And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and
became as dead {FI}men. {Fi}{SV5}And the angel answered and said unto the
women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
{SV6}He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where
the Lord lay. {SV7}And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen
from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye
see him: lo, I have told you. {SV8}And they departed quickly from the
sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples
word.{CM}
{SV9}And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying,
{FR}All hail.{Fr} And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
{SV10}Then said Jesus unto them, {FR}Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that
they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV11}Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the
city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
{SV12}And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel,
they gave large money unto the soldiers, {SV13}Saying, Say ye, His disciples
came by night, and stole him {FI}away{Fi} while we slept. {SV14}And if this
come to the governors ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. {SV15}So
they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly
reported among the Jews until this day.{CM}
{SV16}Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where
Jesus had appointed them. {SV17}And when they saw him, they worshipped him:
but some doubted. {SV18}And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, {FR}All
power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Go ye therefore,
and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost: {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, {FI}even{Fi}
unto the end of the world. Amen.{CM}
{Fr}{CM}
{CM}
{SBMark}{TT}The Gospel According to St. Mark{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
{SV2}As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy
face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. {SV3}The voice of one crying
in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
{SV4}John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance
for the remission of sins. {SV5}And there went out unto him all the land of
Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of
Jordan, confessing their sins. {SV6}And John was clothed with camels hair,
and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild
honey; {SV7}And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me,
the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. {SV8}I
indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy
Ghost. {SV9}And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth
of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. {SV10}And straightway coming
up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove
descending upon him: {SV11}And there came a voice from heaven,
{FI}saying,{Fi} Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. {SV12}And
immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. {SV13}And he was
there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild
beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. {SV14}Now after that John was put
in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of
God, {SV15}And saying, {FR}The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is
at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. {Fr}{SV16}Now as he walked by the
sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the
sea: for they were fishers. {SV17}And Jesus said unto them, {FR}Come ye after
me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. {Fr}{SV18}And straightway
they forsook their nets, and followed him. {SV19}And when he had gone a
little farther thence, he saw James the {FI}son{Fi} of Zebedee, and John his
brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. {SV20}And straightway
he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired
servants, and went after him. {SV21}And they went into Capernaum; and
straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
{SV22}And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one
that had authority, and not as the scribes. {SV23}And there was in their
synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, {SV24}Saying, Let
{FI}us{Fi} alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art
thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
{SV25}And Jesus rebuked him, saying, {FR}Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
{Fr}{SV26}And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud
voice, he came out of him. {SV27}And they were all amazed, insomuch that they
questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine
{FI}is{Fi} this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits,
and they do obey him. {SV28}And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout
all the region round about Galilee. {SV29}And forthwith, when they were come
out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with
James and John. {SV30}But Simons wifes mother lay sick of a fever, and anon
they tell him of her. {SV31}And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted
her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
{SV32}And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were
diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. {SV33}And all the city
was gathered together at the door. {SV34}And he healed many that were sick of
divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to
speak, because they knew him. {SV35}And in the morning, rising up a great
while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there
prayed. {SV36}And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
{SV37}And when they had found him, they said unto him, All {FI}men{Fi} seek
for thee. {SV38}And he said unto them, {FR}Let us go into the next towns,
that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. {Fr}{SV39}And he
preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
{SV40}And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to
him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. {SV41}And
Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth {FI}his{Fi} hand, and touched him,
and saith unto him, {FR}I will; be thou clean. {Fr}{SV42}And as soon as he
had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
{SV43}And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; {SV44}And
saith unto him, {FR}See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew
thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses
commanded, for a testimony unto them. {Fr}{SV45}But he went out, and began to
publish {FI}it{Fi} much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus
could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places:
and they came to him from every quarter.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}And again he entered into Capernaum, after {FI}some{Fi} days; and
it was noised that he was in the house. {SV2}And straightway many were
gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive {FI}them,{Fi}
no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
{SV3}And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne
of four. {SV4}And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they
uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken {FI}it{Fi} up, they
let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. {SV5}When Jesus saw their
faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, {FR}Son, thy sins be forgiven
thee. {Fr}{SV6}But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and
reasoning in their hearts, {SV7}Why doth this {FI}man{Fi} thus speak
blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? {SV8}And immediately when
Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he
said unto them, {FR}Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy,
{FI}Thy{Fi} sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and
walk? {Fr}{SV10}{FR}But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on
earth to forgive sins,{Fr} (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) {SV11}{FR}I
say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.
{Fr}{SV12}And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before
them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We
never saw it on this fashion. {SV13}And he went forth again by the sea side;
and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. {SV14}And as he
passed by, he saw Levi the {FI}son{Fi} of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of
custom, and said unto him, {FR}Follow me.{Fr} And he arose and followed him.
{SV15}And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many
publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and his disciples: for
there were many, and they followed him. {SV16}And when the scribes and
Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his
disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?
{SV17}When Jesus heard {FI}it,{Fi} he saith unto them, {FR}They that are
whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to
call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. {Fr}{SV18}And the disciples of
John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why
do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast
not? {SV19}And Jesus said unto them, {FR}Can the children of the bridechamber
fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom
with them, they cannot fast. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}But the days will come, when the
bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those
days. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old
garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and
the rent is made worse. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And no man putteth new wine into old
bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled,
and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.
{Fr}{SV23}And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the
sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of
corn. {SV24}And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the
sabbath day that which is not lawful? {SV25}And he said unto them, {FR}Have
ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and
they that were with him? {Fr}{SV26}{FR}How he went into the house of God in
the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not
lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?
{Fr}{SV27}And he said unto them, {FR}The sabbath was made for man, and not
man for the sabbath: {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of
the sabbath.{CM}
{Fr}{SC3}{SV1}And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man
there which had a withered hand. {SV2}And they watched him, whether he would
heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him. {SV3}And he saith
unto the man which had the withered hand, {FR}Stand forth. {Fr}{SV4}And he
saith unto them, {FR}Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do
evil? to save life, or to kill?{Fr} But they held their peace. {SV5}And when
he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness
of their hearts, he saith unto the man, {FR}Stretch forth thine hand.{Fr} And
he stretched {FI}it{Fi} out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
{SV6}And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the
Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. {SV7}But Jesus withdrew
himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee
followed him, and from Judaea, {SV8}And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and
{FI}from{Fi} beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude,
when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. {SV9}And he
spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the
multitude, lest they should throng him. {SV10}For he had healed many;
insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.
{SV11}And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and
cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. {SV12}And he straitly charged them
that they should not make him known. {SV13}And he goeth up into a mountain,
and calleth {FI}unto him{Fi} whom he would: and they came unto him. {SV14}And
he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them
forth to preach, {SV15}And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out
devils: {SV16}And Simon he surnamed Peter; {SV17}And James the {FI}son{Fi} of
Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which
is, The sons of thunder: {SV18}And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and
Matthew, and Thomas, and James the {FI}son{Fi} of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus,
and Simon the Canaanite, {SV19}And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him:
and they went into an house. {SV20}And the multitude cometh together again,
so that they could not so much as eat bread. {SV21}And when his friends heard
{FI}of it,{Fi} they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside
himself.{CM}
{SV22}And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub,
and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. {SV23}And he called
them {FI}unto him,{Fi} and said unto them in parables, {FR}How can Satan cast
out Satan? {Fr}{SV24}{FR}And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that
kingdom cannot stand. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}And if a house be divided against itself,
that house cannot stand. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And if Satan rise up against himself,
and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}No man can
enter into a strong mans house, and spoil his goods, except he will first
bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Verily I
say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and
blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: {Fr}{SV29}{FR}But he that
shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in
danger of eternal damnation: {Fr}{SV30}Because they said, He hath an unclean
spirit.{CM}
{SV31}There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without,
sent unto him, calling him. {SV32}And the multitude sat about him, and they
said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
{SV33}And he answered them, saying, {FR}Who is my mother, or my brethren?
{Fr}{SV34}And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said,
{FR}Behold my mother and my brethren! {Fr}{SV35}{FR}For whosoever shall do
the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.{CM}
{Fr}{SC4}{SV1}And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was
gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat
in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. {SV2}And he
taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
{SV3}{FR}Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And it
came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the
air came and devoured it up. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And some fell on stony ground,
where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no
depth of earth: {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and
because it had no root, it withered away. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}And some fell among
thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang
up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an
hundred. {Fr}{SV9}And he said unto them, {FR}He that hath ears to hear, let
him hear. {Fr}{SV10}And when he was alone, they that were about him with the
twelve asked of him the parable. {SV11}And he said unto them, {FR}Unto you it
is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are
without, all these {FI}things{Fi} are done in parables: {Fr}{SV12}{FR}That
seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not
understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and {FI}their{Fi} sins
should be forgiven them. {Fr}{SV13}And he said unto them, {FR}Know ye not
this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}The sower soweth the word. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}And these are they by
the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh
immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground;
who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time:
afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the words sake,
immediately they are offended. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And these are they which are
sown among thorns; such as hear the word, {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And the cares of this
world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things
entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}And
these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and
receive {FI}it,{Fi} and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and
some an hundred.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}And he said unto them, {FR}Is a candle brought to be put under a
bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? {Fr}{SV22}{FR}For
there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing
kept secret, but that it should come abroad. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}If any man have
ears to hear, let him hear. {Fr}{SV24}And he said unto them, {FR}Take heed
what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and
unto you that hear shall more be given. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}For he that hath, to
him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that
which he hath. {Fr}{SV26}And he said, {FR}So is the kingdom of God, as if a
man should cast seed into the ground; {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And should sleep, and
rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not
how. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the
blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}But
when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle,
because the harvest is come.{CM}
{Fr}{SV30}And he said, {FR}Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or
with what comparison shall we compare it? {Fr}{SV31}{FR}{FI}It is{Fi} like a
grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all
the seeds that be in the earth: {Fr}{SV32}{FR}But when it is sown, it groweth
up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so
that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. {Fr}{SV33}And
with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to
hear {FI}it. {Fi}{SV34}But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when
they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. {SV35}And the same
day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, {FR}Let us pass over unto
the other side. {Fr}{SV36}And when they had sent away the multitude, they
took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other
little ships. {SV37}And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat
into the ship, so that it was now full. {SV38}And he was in the hinder part
of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him,
Master, carest thou not that we perish? {SV39}And he arose, and rebuked the
wind, and said unto the sea, {FR}Peace, be still.{Fr} And the wind ceased,
and there was a great calm. {SV40}And he said unto them, {FR}Why are ye so
fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? {Fr}{SV41}And they feared
exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even
the wind and the sea obey him?{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country
of the Gadarenes. {SV2}And when he was come out of the ship, immediately
there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, {SV3}Who had
{FI}his{Fi} dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with
chains: {SV4}Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains,
and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in
pieces: neither could any {FI}man{Fi} tame him. {SV5}And always, night and
day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself
with stones. {SV6}But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
{SV7}And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee,
Jesus, {FI}thou{Fi} Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou
torment me not. {SV8}For he said unto him, {FR}Come out of the man,
{FI}thou{Fi} unclean spirit. {Fr}{SV9}And he asked him, {FR}What {FI}is{Fi}
thy name?{Fr} And he answered, saying, My name {FI}is{Fi} Legion: for we are
many. {SV10}And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of
the country. {SV11}Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd
of swine feeding. {SV12}And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into
the swine, that we may enter into them. {SV13}And forthwith Jesus gave them
leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the
herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two
thousand;) and were choked in the sea. {SV14}And they that fed the swine
fled, and told {FI}it{Fi} in the city, and in the country. And they went out
to see what it was that was done. {SV15}And they come to Jesus, and see him
that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed,
and in his right mind: and they were afraid. {SV16}And they that saw
{FI}it{Fi} told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil,
and {FI}also{Fi} concerning the swine. {SV17}And they began to pray him to
depart out of their coasts. {SV18}And when he was come into the ship, he that
had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
{SV19}Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, {FR}Go home to thy
friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath
had compassion on thee. {Fr}{SV20}And he departed, and began to publish in
Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all {FI}men{Fi} did
marvel. {SV21}And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other
side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. {SV22}And,
behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and
when he saw him, he fell at his feet, {SV23}And besought him greatly, saying,
My little daughter lieth at the point of death: {FI}I pray thee,{Fi} come and
lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. {SV24}And
{FI}Jesus{Fi} went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
{SV25}And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
{SV26}And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that
she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, {SV27}When she had
heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. {SV28}For
she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. {SV29}And
straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in
{FI}her{Fi} body that she was healed of that plague. {SV30}And Jesus,
immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him
about in the press, and said, {FR}Who touched my clothes? {Fr}{SV31}And his
disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest
thou, {FR}Who touched me? {Fr}{SV32}And he looked round about to see her that
had done this thing. {SV33}But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what
was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
{SV34}And he said unto her, {FR}Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go
in peace, and be whole of thy plague. {Fr}{SV35}While he yet spake, there
came from the ruler of the synagogues {FI}house certain{Fi} which said, Thy
daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? {SV36}As soon as
Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the
synagogue, {FR}Be not afraid, only believe. {Fr}{SV37}And he suffered no man
to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
{SV38}And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the
tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. {SV39}And when he was come in,
he saith unto them, {FR}Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not
dead, but sleepeth. {Fr}{SV40}And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had
put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them
that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. {SV41}And he
took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, {FR}Talitha cumi;{Fr} which
is, being interpreted, {FR}Damsel,{Fr} I say unto thee, {FR}arise.
{Fr}{SV42}And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was {FI}of
the age{Fi} of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great
astonishment. {SV43}And he charged them straitly that no man should know it;
and commanded that something should be given her to eat.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his
disciples follow him. {SV2}And when the sabbath day was come, he began to
teach in the synagogue: and many hearing {FI}him{Fi} were astonished, saying,
From whence hath this {FI}man{Fi} these things? and what wisdom {FI}is{Fi}
this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his
hands? {SV3}Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James,
and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And
they were offended at him. {SV4}But Jesus said unto them, {FR}A prophet is
not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his
own house. {Fr}{SV5}And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid
his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed {FI}them. {Fi}{SV6}And he
marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages,
teaching.{CM}
{SV7}And he called {FI}unto him{Fi} the twelve, and began to send them forth
by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; {SV8}And commanded
them that they should take nothing for {FI}their{Fi} journey, save a staff
only; no scrip, no bread, no money in {FI}their{Fi} purse: {SV9}But
{FI}be{Fi} shod with sandals; and not put on two coats. {SV10}And he said
unto them, {FR}In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till
ye depart from that place. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And whosoever shall not receive you,
nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a
testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for
Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. {Fr}{SV12}And
they went out, and preached that men should repent. {SV13}And they cast out
many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed {FI}them.
{Fi}{SV14}And king Herod heard {FI}of him;{Fi} (for his name was spread
abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and
therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. {SV15}Others said,
That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the
prophets. {SV16}But when Herod heard {FI}thereof,{Fi} he said, It is John,
whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. {SV17}For Herod himself had sent
forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias sake,
his brother Philips wife: for he had married her. {SV18}For John had said
unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brothers wife.
{SV19}Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed
him; but she could not: {SV20}For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a
just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many
things, and heard him gladly. {SV21}And when a convenient day was come, that
Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief
{FI}estates{Fi} of Galilee; {SV22}And when the daughter of the said Herodias
came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king
said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give
{FI}it{Fi} thee. {SV23}And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of
me, I will give {FI}it{Fi} thee, unto the half of my kingdom. {SV24}And she
went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The
head of John the Baptist. {SV25}And she came in straightway with haste unto
the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger
the head of John the Baptist. {SV26}And the king was exceeding sorry;
{FI}yet{Fi} for his oaths sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he
would not reject her. {SV27}And immediately the king sent an executioner, and
commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
{SV28}And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the
damsel gave it to her mother. {SV29}And when his disciples heard {FI}of
it,{Fi} they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. {SV30}And
the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all
things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. {SV31}And he said
unto them, {FR}Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a
while:{Fr} for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so
much as to eat. {SV32}And they departed into a desert place by ship
privately. {SV33}And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and
ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto
him. {SV34}And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with
compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and
he began to teach them many things. {SV35}And when the day was now far spent,
his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the
time {FI}is{Fi} far passed: {SV36}Send them away, that they may go into the
country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for
they have nothing to eat. {SV37}He answered and said unto them, {FR}Give ye
them to eat.{Fr} And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred
pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? {SV38}He saith unto them, {FR}How
many loaves have ye? go and see.{Fr} And when they knew, they say, Five, and
two fishes. {SV39}And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies
upon the green grass. {SV40}And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by
fifties. {SV41}And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he
looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave {FI}them{Fi}
to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them
all. {SV42}And they did all eat, and were filled. {SV43}And they took up
twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. {SV44}And they that
did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men. {SV45}And straightway he
constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side
before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. {SV46}And when he had
sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. {SV47}And when even was
come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
{SV48}And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them:
and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the
sea, and would have passed by them. {SV49}But when they saw him walking upon
the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: {SV50}For they
all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and
saith unto them, {FR}Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. {Fr}{SV51}And
he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore
amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. {SV52}For they considered
not {FI}the miracle{Fi} of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
{SV53}And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret,
and drew to the shore. {SV54}And when they were come out of the ship,
straightway they knew him, {SV55}And ran through that whole region round
about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they
heard he was. {SV56}And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities,
or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they
might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched
him were made whole.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the
scribes, which came from Jerusalem. {SV2}And when they saw some of his
disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they
found fault. {SV3}For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash
{FI}their{Fi} hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
{SV4}And {FI}when they come{Fi} from the market, except they wash, they eat
not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold,
{FI}as{Fi} the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
{SV5}Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples
according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?
{SV6}He answered and said unto them, {FR}Well hath Esaias prophesied of you
hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with {FI}their{Fi}
lips, but their heart is far from me. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}Howbeit in vain do they
worship me, teaching {FI}for{Fi} doctrines the commandments of men.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition
of men, {FI}as{Fi} the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like
things ye do. {Fr}{SV9}And he said unto them, {FR}Full well ye reject the
commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}For
Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or
mother, let him die the death: {Fr}{SV11}{FR}But ye say, If a man shall say
to his father or mother, {FI}It is{Fi} Corban, that is to say, a gift, by
whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; {FI}he shall be free.
{Fi}{Fr}{SV12}{FR}And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his
mother; {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Making the word of God of none effect through your
tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}And when he had called all the people {FI}unto him,{Fi} he said
unto them, {FR}Hearken unto me every one {FI}of you,{Fi} and understand:
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can
defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile
the man. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
{Fr}{SV17}And when he was entered into the house from the people, his
disciples asked him concerning the parable. {SV18}And he saith unto them,
{FR}Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever
thing from without entereth into the man, {FI}it{Fi} cannot defile him;
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and
goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? {Fr}{SV20}And he said,
{FR}That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil
thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, {Fr}{SV22}{FR}Thefts,
covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy,
pride, foolishness: {Fr}{SV23}{FR}All these evil things come from within, and
defile the man.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and
Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know {FI}it:{Fi} but
he could not be hid. {SV25}For a {FI}certain{Fi} woman, whose young daughter
had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: {SV26}The
woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he
would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. {SV27}But Jesus said unto
her, {FR}Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the
childrens bread, and to cast {FI}it{Fi} unto the dogs. {Fr}{SV28}And she
answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of
the childrens crumbs. {SV29}And he said unto her, {FR}For this saying go thy
way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. {Fr}{SV30}And when she was come
to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the
bed.{CM}
{SV31}And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto
the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. {SV32}And
they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech;
and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. {SV33}And he took him aside
from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and
touched his tongue; {SV34}And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto
him, {FR}Ephphatha,{Fr} that is, {FR}Be opened. {Fr}{SV35}And straightway his
ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake
plain. {SV36}And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more
he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published {FI}it;
{Fi}{SV37}And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things
well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to
eat, Jesus called his disciples {FI}unto him,{Fi} and saith unto them,
{SV2}{FR}I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with
me three days, and have nothing to eat: {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And if I send them away
fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them
came from far. {Fr}{SV4}And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man
satisfy these {FI}men{Fi} with bread here in the wilderness? {SV5}And he
asked them, {FR}How many loaves have ye?{Fr} And they said, Seven. {SV6}And
he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven
loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before
{FI}them;{Fi} and they did set {FI}them{Fi} before the people. {SV7}And they
had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before
{FI}them. {Fi}{SV8}So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the
broken {FI}meat{Fi} that was left seven baskets. {SV9}And they that had eaten
were about four thousand: and he sent them away. {SV10}And straightway he
entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of
Dalmanutha. {SV11}And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with
him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. {SV12}And he sighed
deeply in his spirit, and saith, {FR}Why doth this generation seek after a
sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this
generation. {Fr}{SV13}And he left them, and entering into the ship again
departed to the other side.{CM}
{SV14}Now {FI}the disciples{Fi} had forgotten to take bread, neither had they
in the ship with them more than one loaf. {SV15}And he charged them, saying,
{FR}Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and {FI}of{Fi} the
leaven of Herod. {Fr}{SV16}And they reasoned among themselves, saying, {FI}It
is{Fi} because we have no bread. {SV17}And when Jesus knew {FI}it,{Fi} he
saith unto them, {FR}Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not
yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
{Fr}{SV18}{FR}Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do
ye not remember? {Fr}{SV19}{FR}When I brake the five loaves among five
thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up?{Fr} They say unto
him, Twelve. {SV20}{FR}And when the seven among four thousand, how many
baskets full of fragments took ye up?{Fr} And they said, Seven. {SV21}And he
said unto them, {FR}How is it that ye do not understand?{CM}
{Fr}{SV22}And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him,
and besought him to touch him. {SV23}And he took the blind man by the hand,
and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his
hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. {SV24}And he looked up, and
said, I see men as trees, walking. {SV25}After that he put {FI}his{Fi} hands
again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every
man clearly. {SV26}And he sent him away to his house, saying, {FR}Neither go
into the town, nor tell {FI}it{Fi} to any in the town.{CM}
{Fr}{SV27}And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea
Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, {FR}Whom
do men say that I am? {Fr}{SV28}And they answered, John the Baptist: but some
{FI}say,{Fi} Elias; and others, One of the prophets. {SV29}And he saith unto
them, {FR}But whom say ye that I am?{Fr} And Peter answereth and saith unto
him, Thou art the Christ. {SV30}And he charged them that they should tell no
man of him. {SV31}And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer
many things, and be rejected of the elders, and {FI}of{Fi} the chief priests,
and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. {SV32}And he
spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
{SV33}But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked
Peter, saying, {FR}Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the
things that be of God, but the things that be of men.{CM}
{Fr}{SV34}And when he had called the people {FI}unto him{Fi} with his
disciples also, he said unto them, {FR}Whosoever will come after me, let him
deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}For
whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life
for my sake and the gospels, the same shall save it. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}For what
shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own
soul? {Fr}{SV37}{FR}Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in
this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be
ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.{CM}
{Fr}{SC9}{SV1}And he said unto them, {FR}Verily I say unto you, That there be
some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have
seen the kingdom of God come with power.{CM}
{Fr}{SV2}And after six days Jesus taketh {FI}with him{Fi} Peter, and James,
and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and
he was transfigured before them. {SV3}And his raiment became shining,
exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. {SV4}And
there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus.
{SV5}And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be
here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and
one for Elias. {SV6}For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
{SV7}And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of
the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. {SV8}And suddenly, when
they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with
themselves. {SV9}And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them
that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man
were risen from the dead. {SV10}And they kept that saying with themselves,
questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.
{SV11}And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first
come? {SV12}And he answered and told them, {FR}Elias verily cometh first, and
restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must
suffer many things, and be set at nought. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}But I say unto you,
That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they
listed, as it is written of him.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}And when he came to {FI}his{Fi} disciples, he saw a great multitude
about them, and the scribes questioning with them. {SV15}And straightway all
the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to
{FI}him{Fi} saluted him. {SV16}And he asked the scribes, {FR}What question ye
with them? {Fr}{SV17}And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I
have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; {SV18}And
wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with
his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should
cast him out; and they could not. {SV19}He answereth him, and saith, {FR}O
faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer
you? bring him unto me. {Fr}{SV20}And they brought him unto him: and when he
saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and
wallowed foaming. {SV21}And he asked his father, {FR}How long is it ago since
this came unto him?{Fr} And he said, Of a child. {SV22}And ofttimes it hath
cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou
canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. {SV23}Jesus said unto
him, {FR}If thou canst believe, all things {FI}are{Fi} possible to him that
believeth. {Fr}{SV24}And straightway the father of the child cried out, and
said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. {SV25}When Jesus
saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying
unto him, {FR}{FI}Thou{Fi} dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of
him, and enter no more into him. {Fr}{SV26}And {FI}the spirit{Fi} cried, and
rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that
many said, He is dead. {SV27}But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him
up; and he arose. {SV28}And when he was come into the house, his disciples
asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? {SV29}And he said unto
them, {FR}This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.{CM}
{Fr}{SV30}And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would
not that any man should know {FI}it. {Fi}{SV31}For he taught his disciples,
and said unto them, {FR}The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men,
and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third
day. {Fr}{SV32}But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask
him. {SV33}And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them,
{FR}What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? {Fr}{SV34}But
they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who
{FI}should be{Fi} the greatest. {SV35}And he sat down, and called the twelve,
and saith unto them, {FR}If any man desire to be first, {FI}the same{Fi}
shall be last of all, and servant of all. {Fr}{SV36}And he took a child, and
set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said
unto them, {SV37}{FR}Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name,
receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that
sent me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV38}And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out
devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he
followeth not us. {SV39}But Jesus said, {FR}Forbid him not: for there is no
man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
{Fr}{SV40}{FR}For he that is not against us is on our part. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}For
whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye
belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
{Fr}{SV42}{FR}And whosoever shall offend one of {FI}these{Fi} little ones
that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about
his neck, and he were cast into the sea. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}And if thy hand offend
thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than
having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
{Fr}{SV44}{FR}Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
{Fr}{SV45}{FR}And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee
to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the
fire that never shall be quenched: {Fr}{SV46}{FR}Where their worm dieth not,
and the fire is not quenched. {Fr}{SV47}{FR}And if thine eye offend thee,
pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one
eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: {Fr}{SV48}{FR}Where
their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. {Fr}{SV49}{FR}For every
one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.
{Fr}{SV50}{FR}Salt {FI}is{Fi} good: but if the salt have lost his saltness,
wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with
another.{CM}
{Fr}{SC10}{SV1}And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea
by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as
he was wont, he taught them again.{CM}
{SV2}And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to
put away {FI}his{Fi} wife? tempting him. {SV3}And he answered and said unto
them, {FR}What did Moses command you? {Fr}{SV4}And they said, Moses suffered
to write a bill of divorcement, and to put {FI}her{Fi} away. {SV5}And Jesus
answered and said unto them, {FR}For the hardness of your heart he wrote you
this precept. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But from the beginning of the creation God made
them male and female. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}For this cause shall a man leave his
father and mother, and cleave to his wife; {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And they twain shall
be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put
asunder. {Fr}{SV10}And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same
{FI}matter. {Fi}{SV11}And he saith unto them, {FR}Whosoever shall put away
his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to
another, she committeth adultery.{CM}
{Fr}{SV13}And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them:
and {FI}his{Fi} disciples rebuked those that brought {FI}them. {Fi}{SV14}But
when Jesus saw {FI}it,{Fi} he was much displeased, and said unto them,
{FR}Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of
such is the kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}Verily I say unto you, Whosoever
shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter
therein. {Fr}{SV16}And he took them up in his arms, put {FI}his{Fi} hands
upon them, and blessed them.{CM}
{SV17}And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and
kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may
inherit eternal life? {SV18}And Jesus said unto him, {FR}Why callest thou me
good? {FI}there is{Fi} none good but one, {FI}that is,{Fi} God.
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not
kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father
and mother. {Fr}{SV20}And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these
have I observed from my youth. {SV21}Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and
said unto him, {FR}One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou
hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come,
take up the cross, and follow me. {Fr}{SV22}And he was sad at that saying,
and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.{CM}
{SV23}And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, {FR}How
hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
{Fr}{SV24}And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth
again, and saith unto them, {FR}Children, how hard is it for them that trust
in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! {Fr}{SV25}{FR}It is easier for a
camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into
the kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV26}And they were astonished out of measure, saying
among themselves, Who then can be saved? {SV27}And Jesus looking upon them
saith, {FR}With men {FI}it is{Fi} impossible, but not with God: for with God
all things are possible.{CM}
{Fr}{SV28}Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have
followed thee. {SV29}And Jesus answered and said, {FR}Verily I say unto you,
There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or
mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospels,
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses,
and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with
persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}But many
{FI}that are{Fi} first shall be last; and the last first.{CM}
{Fr}{SV32}And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went
before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid.
And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should
happen unto him, {SV33}{FI}Saying,{Fi} {FR}Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and
the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the
scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the
Gentiles: {Fr}{SV34}{FR}And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and
shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise
again.{CM}
{Fr}{SV35}And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying,
Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
{SV36}And he said unto them, {FR}What would ye that I should do for you?
{Fr}{SV37}They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right
hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. {SV38}But Jesus said unto
them, {FR}Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of?
and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? {Fr}{SV39}And they
said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, {FR}Ye shall indeed drink of
the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall
ye be baptized: {Fr}{SV40}{FR}But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand
is not mine to give; but {FI}it shall be given to them{Fi} for whom it is
prepared. {Fr}{SV41}And when the ten heard {FI}it,{Fi} they began to be much
displeased with James and John. {SV42}But Jesus called them {FI}to him,{Fi}
and saith unto them, {FR}Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over
the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise
authority upon them. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}But so shall it not be among you: but
whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: {Fr}{SV44}{FR}And
whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
{Fr}{SV45}{FR}For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to
minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.{CM}
{Fr}{SV46}And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his
disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus,
sat by the highway side begging. {SV47}And when he heard that it was Jesus of
Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, {FI}thou{Fi} Son of David,
have mercy on me. {SV48}And many charged him that he should hold his peace:
but he cried the more a great deal, {FI}Thou{Fi} Son of David, have mercy on
me. {SV49}And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they
call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth
thee. {SV50}And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
{SV51}And Jesus answered and said unto him, {FR}What wilt thou that I should
do unto thee?{Fr} The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my
sight. {SV52}And Jesus said unto him, {FR}Go thy way; thy faith hath made
thee whole.{Fr} And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in
the way.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany,
at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, {SV2}And saith
unto them, {FR}Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as
ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat;
loose him, and bring {FI}him. {Fi}{Fr}{SV3}{FR}And if any man say unto you,
Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he
will send him hither. {Fr}{SV4}And they went their way, and found the colt
tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
{SV5}And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing
the colt? {SV6}And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they
let them go. {SV7}And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments
on him; and he sat upon him. {SV8}And many spread their garments in the way:
and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed {FI}them{Fi} in the
way. {SV9}And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying,
Hosanna; Blessed {FI}is{Fi} he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
{SV10}Blessed {FI}be{Fi} the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the
name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. {SV11}And Jesus entered into
Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all
things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the
twelve.{CM}
{SV12}And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:
{SV13}And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he
might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but
leaves; for the time of figs was not {FI}yet. {Fi}{SV14}And Jesus answered
and said unto it, {FR}No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever.{Fr} And
his disciples heard {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{SV15}And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and
began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; {SV16}And
would not suffer that any man should carry {FI}any{Fi} vessel through the
temple. {SV17}And he taught, saying unto them, {FR}Is it not written, My
house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it
a den of thieves. {Fr}{SV18}And the scribes and chief priests heard
{FI}it,{Fi} and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him,
because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. {SV19}And when even
was come, he went out of the city.{CM}
{SV20}And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up
from the roots. {SV21}And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him,
Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away. {SV22}And
Jesus answering saith unto them, {FR}Have faith in God. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}For
verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou
removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but
shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall
have whatsoever he saith. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Therefore I say unto you, What things
soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive {FI}them,{Fi} and ye
shall have {FI}them. {Fi}{Fr}{SV25}{FR}And when ye stand praying, forgive, if
ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may
forgive you your trespasses. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But if ye do not forgive, neither
will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.{CM}
{Fr}{SV27}And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the
temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
{SV28}And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who
gave thee this authority to do these things? {SV29}And Jesus answered and
said unto them, {FR}I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I
will tell you by what authority I do these things. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}The baptism
of John, was {FI}it{Fi} from heaven, or of men? answer me. {Fr}{SV31}And they
reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say,
Why then did ye not believe him? {SV32}But if we shall say, Of men; they
feared the people: for all {FI}men{Fi} counted John, that he was a prophet
indeed. {SV33}And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And
Jesus answering saith unto them, {FR}Neither do I tell you by what authority
I do these things.{CM}
{Fr}{SC12}{SV1}And he began to speak unto them by parables. {FR}A
{FI}certain{Fi} man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about {FI}it,{Fi}
and digged {FI}a place for{Fi} the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out
to husbandmen, and went into a far country. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}And at the season he
sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen
of the fruit of the vineyard. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And they caught {FI}him,{Fi} and
beat him, and sent {FI}him{Fi} away empty. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And again he sent
unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded
{FI}him{Fi} in the head, and sent {FI}him{Fi} away shamefully handled.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others;
beating some, and killing some. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}Having yet therefore one son,
his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence
my son. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the
heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}And they took him, and killed {FI}him,{Fi} and cast {FI}him{Fi}
out of the vineyard. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}What shall therefore the lord of the
vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the
vineyard unto others. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}And have ye not read this scripture; The
stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}This was the Lords doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
{Fr}{SV12}And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they
knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went
their way.{CM}
{SV13}And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians,
to catch him in {FI}his{Fi} words. {SV14}And when they were come, they say
unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou
regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it
lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? {SV15}Shall we give, or shall we
not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, {FR}Why tempt ye
me? bring me a penny, that I may see {FI}it. {Fi}{Fr}{SV16}And they brought
{FI}it.{Fi} And he saith unto them, {FR}Whose {FI}is{Fi} this image and
superscription?{Fr} And they said unto him, Caesars. {SV17}And Jesus
answering said unto them, {FR}Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars,
and to God the things that are Gods.{Fr} And they marvelled at him.{CM}
{SV18}Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection;
and they asked him, saying, {SV19}Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a mans
brother die, and leave {FI}his{Fi} wife {FI}behind him,{Fi} and leave no
children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his
brother. {SV20}Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and
dying left no seed. {SV21}And the second took her, and died, neither left he
any seed: and the third likewise. {SV22}And the seven had her, and left no
seed: last of all the woman died also. {SV23}In the resurrection therefore,
when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her
to wife. {SV24}And Jesus answering said unto them, {FR}Do ye not therefore
err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor
are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in
the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I {FI}am{Fi}
the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye
therefore do greatly err.{CM}
{Fr}{SV28}And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning
together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is
the first commandment of all? {SV29}And Jesus answered him, {FR}The first of
all the commandments {FI}is,{Fi} Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one
Lord: {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this
is the first commandment. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}And the second {FI}is{Fi} like,
{FI}namely{Fi} this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none
other commandment greater than these. {Fr}{SV32}And the scribe said unto him,
Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is
none other but he: {SV33}And to love him with all the heart, and with all the
understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love
{FI}his{Fi} neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and
sacrifices. {SV34}And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said
unto him, {FR}Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.{Fr} And no man after
that durst ask him {FI}any question.{CM}
{Fi}{SV35}And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, {FR}How
say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? {Fr}{SV36}{FR}For David
himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my
right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}David
therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he {FI}then{Fi} his son?
And the common people heard him gladly.{CM}
{Fr}{SV38}And he said unto them in his doctrine, {FR}Beware of the scribes,
which love to go in long clothing, and {FI}love{Fi} salutations in the
marketplaces, {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the
uppermost rooms at feasts: {Fr}{SV40}{FR}Which devour widows houses, and for
a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.{CM}
{Fr}{SV41}And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people
cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. {SV42}And
there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a
farthing. {SV43}And he called {FI}unto him{Fi} his disciples, and saith unto
them, {FR}Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than
all they which have cast into the treasury: {Fr}{SV44}{FR}For all
{FI}they{Fi} did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in
all that she had, {FI}even{Fi} all her living.{CM}
{Fr}{SC13}{SV1}And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith
unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings {FI}are here!
{Fi}{SV2}And Jesus answering said unto him, {FR}Seest thou these great
buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be
thrown down. {Fr}{SV3}And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the
temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, {SV4}Tell
us, when shall these things be? and what {FI}shall be{Fi} the sign when all
these things shall be fulfilled? {SV5}And Jesus answering them began to say,
{FR}Take heed lest any {FI}man{Fi} deceive you: {Fr}{SV6}{FR}For many shall
come in my name, saying, I am {FI}Christ;{Fi} and shall deceive many.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not
troubled: for {FI}such things{Fi} must needs be; but the end {FI}shall{Fi}
not {FI}be{Fi} yet. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}For nation shall rise against nation, and
kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and
there shall be famines and troubles: these {FI}are{Fi} the beginnings of
sorrows.{CM}
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to
councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought
before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}And the gospel must first be published among all nations.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}But when they shall lead {FI}you,{Fi} and deliver you up, take
no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but
whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye
that speak, but the Holy Ghost. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Now the brother shall betray
the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up
against {FI}their{Fi} parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}And ye shall be hated of all {FI}men{Fi} for my names sake:
but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of
by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not,{Fr} (let him that readeth
understand,) {FR}then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house,
neither enter {FI}therein,{Fi} to take any thing out of his house:
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to
take up his garment. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}But woe to them that are with child, and
to them that give suck in those days! {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And pray ye that your
flight be not in the winter. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}For {FI}in{Fi} those days shall be
affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God
created unto this time, neither shall be. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}And except that the
Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elects
sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}And then
if any man shall say to you, Lo, here {FI}is{Fi} Christ; or, lo, {FI}he
is{Fi} there; believe {FI}him{Fi} not: {Fr}{SV22}{FR}For false Christs and
false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if
{FI}it were{Fi} possible, even the elect. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}But take ye heed:
behold, I have foretold you all things.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be
darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, {Fr}{SV25}{FR}And the stars
of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds
with great power and glory. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And then shall he send his angels,
and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost
part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Now learn a
parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth
leaves, ye know that summer is near: {Fr}{SV29}{FR}So ye in like manner, when
ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, {FI}even{Fi} at
the doors. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall
not pass, till all these things be done. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}Heaven and earth shall
pass away: but my words shall not pass away.{CM}
{Fr}{SV32}{FR}But of that day and {FI}that{Fi} hour knoweth no man, no, not
the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.
{Fr}{SV34}{FR}{FI}For the Son of man is{Fi} as a man taking a far journey,
who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his
work, and commanded the porter to watch. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}Watch ye therefore:
for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight,
or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Lest coming suddenly
he find you sleeping. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}And what I say unto you I say unto all,
Watch.{CM}
{Fr}{SC14}{SV1}After two days was {FI}the feast of{Fi} the passover, and of
unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might
take him by craft, and put {FI}him{Fi} to death. {SV2}But they said, Not on
the feast {FI}day,{Fi} lest there be an uproar of the people.{CM}
{SV3}And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat,
there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very
precious; and she brake the box, and poured {FI}it{Fi} on his head. {SV4}And
there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was
this waste of the ointment made? {SV5}For it might have been sold for more
than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured
against her. {SV6}And Jesus said, {FR}Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she
hath wrought a good work on me. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}For ye have the poor with you
always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not
always. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to
anoint my body to the burying. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Verily I say unto you,
Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world,
{FI}this{Fi} also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of
her.{CM}
{Fr}{SV10}And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests,
to betray him unto them. {SV11}And when they heard {FI}it,{Fi} they were
glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently
betray him.{CM}
{SV12}And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover,
his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou
mayest eat the passover? {SV13}And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and
saith unto them, {FR}Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man
bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And wheresoever he
shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is
the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}And he will shew you a large upper room furnished {FI}and{Fi}
prepared: there make ready for us. {Fr}{SV16}And his disciples went forth,
and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made
ready the passover. {SV17}And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
{SV18}And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, {FR}Verily I say unto you, One
of you which eateth with me shall betray me. {Fr}{SV19}And they began to be
sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, {FI}Is{Fi} it I? and another
{FI}said, Is{Fi} it I? {SV20}And he answered and said unto them, {FR}{FI}It
is{Fi} one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}The
Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom
the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been
born.{CM}
{Fr}{SV22}And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake
{FI}it,{Fi} and gave to them, and said, {FR}Take, eat: this is my body.
{Fr}{SV23}And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave
{FI}it{Fi} to them: and they all drank of it. {SV24}And he said unto them,
{FR}This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the
vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.{CM}
{Fr}{SV26}And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of
Olives. {SV27}And Jesus saith unto them, {FR}All ye shall be offended because
of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep
shall be scattered. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}But after that I am risen, I will go before
you into Galilee. {Fr}{SV29}But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be
offended, yet {FI}will{Fi} not I. {SV30}And Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Verily
I say unto thee, That this day, {FI}even{Fi} in this night, before the cock
crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. {Fr}{SV31}But he spake the more
vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise.
Likewise also said they all. {SV32}And they came to a place which was named
Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, {FR}Sit ye here, while I shall
pray. {Fr}{SV33}And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to
be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; {SV34}And saith unto them, {FR}My soul
is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. {Fr}{SV35}And he
went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were
possible, the hour might pass from him. {SV36}And he said, {FR}Abba, Father,
all things {FI}are{Fi} possible unto thee; take away this cup from me:
nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. {Fr}{SV37}And he cometh,
and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, {FR}Simon, sleepest thou?
couldest not thou watch one hour? {Fr}{SV38}{FR}Watch ye and pray, lest ye
enter into temptation. The spirit truly {FI}is{Fi} ready, but the flesh
{FI}is{Fi} weak. {Fr}{SV39}And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the
same words. {SV40}And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for
their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. {SV41}And he
cometh the third time, and saith unto them, {FR}Sleep on now, and take
{FI}your{Fi} rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is
betrayed into the hands of sinners. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}Rise up, let us go; lo, he
that betrayeth me is at hand.{CM}
{Fr}{SV43}And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the
twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief
priest and the scribes and the elders. {SV44}And he that betrayed him had
given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take
him, and lead {FI}him{Fi} away safely. {SV45}And as soon as he was come, he
goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.{CM}
{SV46}And they laid their hands on him, and took him. {SV47}And one of them
that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut
off his ear. {SV48}And Jesus answered and said unto them, {FR}Are ye come
out, as against a thief, with swords and {FI}with{Fi} staves to take me?
{Fr}{SV49}{FR}I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me
not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled. {Fr}{SV50}And they all forsook
him, and fled. {SV51}And there followed him a certain young man, having a
linen cloth cast about {FI}his{Fi} naked {FI}body;{Fi} and the young men laid
hold on him: {SV52}And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.{CM}
{SV53}And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled
all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes. {SV54}And Peter
followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat
with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. {SV55}And the chief
priests and all the council sought for witness against Jesus to put him to
death; and found none. {SV56}For many bare false witness against him, but
their witness agreed not together. {SV57}And there arose certain, and bare
false witness against him, saying, {SV58}We heard him say, I will destroy
this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build
another made without hands. {SV59}But neither so did their witness agree
together. {SV60}And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus,
saying, Answerest thou nothing? what {FI}is it which{Fi} these witness
against thee? {SV61}But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the
high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the
Blessed? {SV62}And Jesus said, {FR}I am: and ye shall see the Son of man
sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
{Fr}{SV63}Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any
further witnesses? {SV64}Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they
all condemned him to be guilty of death. {SV65}And some began to spit on him,
and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and
the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.{CM}
{SV66}And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids
of the high priest: {SV67}And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked
upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. {SV68}But he
denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he
went out into the porch; and the cock crew. {SV69}And a maid saw him again,
and began to say to them that stood by, This is {FI}one{Fi} of them.
{SV70}And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said
again to Peter, Surely thou art {FI}one{Fi} of them: for thou art a
Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth {FI}thereto. {Fi}{SV71}But he began to
curse and to swear, {FI}saying,{Fi} I know not this man of whom ye speak.
{SV72}And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word
that Jesus said unto him, {FR}Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me
thrice.{Fr} And when he thought thereon, he wept.{CM}
{SC15}{SV1}And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a
consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound
Jesus, and carried {FI}him{Fi} away, and delivered {FI}him{Fi} to Pilate.
{SV2}And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering
said unto him, {FR}Thou sayest {FI}it. {Fi}{Fr}{SV3}And the chief priests
accused him of many things: but he answered nothing. {SV4}And Pilate asked
him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they
witness against thee. {SV5}But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate
marvelled. {SV6}Now at {FI}that{Fi} feast he released unto them one prisoner,
whomsoever they desired. {SV7}And there was {FI}one{Fi} named Barabbas,
{FI}which lay{Fi} bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who
had committed murder in the insurrection. {SV8}And the multitude crying aloud
began to desire {FI}him to do{Fi} as he had ever done unto them. {SV9}But
Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the
Jews? {SV10}For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.
{SV11}But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release
Barabbas unto them. {SV12}And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What
will ye then that I shall do {FI}unto him{Fi} whom ye call the King of the
Jews? {SV13}And they cried out again, Crucify him. {SV14}Then Pilate said
unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more
exceedingly, Crucify him.{CM}
{SV15}And {FI}so{Fi} Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas
unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged {FI}him,{Fi} to be
crucified. {SV16}And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called
Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. {SV17}And they clothed him
with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his {FI}head,
{Fi}{SV18}And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! {SV19}And they
smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing
{FI}their{Fi} knees worshipped him. {SV20}And when they had mocked him, they
took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out
to crucify him. {SV21}And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by,
coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his
cross. {SV22}And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being
interpreted, The place of a skull. {SV23}And they gave him to drink wine
mingled with myrrh: but he received {FI}it{Fi} not. {SV24}And when they had
crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every
man should take. {SV25}And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
{SV26}And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF
THE JEWS. {SV27}And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right
hand, and the other on his left. {SV28}And the scripture was fulfilled, which
saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors. {SV29}And they that passed
by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest
the temple, and buildest {FI}it{Fi} in three days, {SV30}Save thyself, and
come down from the cross. {SV31}Likewise also the chief priests mocking said
among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
{SV32}Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may
see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him. {SV33}And
when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until
the ninth hour. {SV34}And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice,
saying, {FR}Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?{Fr} which is, being interpreted,
{FR}My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? {Fr}{SV35}And some of them
that stood by, when they heard {FI}it,{Fi} said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
{SV36}And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put {FI}it{Fi} on
a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias
will come to take him down. {SV37}And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave
up the ghost. {SV38}And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top
to the bottom.{CM}
{SV39}And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so
cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
{SV40}There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary
Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
{SV41}(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto
him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.{CM}
{SV42}And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that
is, the day before the sabbath, {SV43}Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable
counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in
boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. {SV44}And Pilate marvelled
if he were already dead: and calling {FI}unto him{Fi} the centurion, he asked
him whether he had been any while dead. {SV45}And when he knew {FI}it{Fi} of
the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. {SV46}And he bought fine linen,
and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre
which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the
sepulchre. {SV47}And Mary Magdalene and Mary {FI}the mother{Fi} of Joses
beheld where he was laid.{CM}
{SC16}{SV1}And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
{FI}mother{Fi} of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might
come and anoint him. {SV2}And very early in the morning the first {FI}day{Fi}
of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. {SV3}And
they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of
the sepulchre? {SV4}And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled
away: for it was very great. {SV5}And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a
young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and
they were affrighted. {SV6}And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek
Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold
the place where they laid him. {SV7}But go your way, tell his disciples and
Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he
said unto you. {SV8}And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre;
for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any
{FI}man;{Fi} for they were afraid.{CM}
{SV9}Now when {FI}Jesus{Fi} was risen early the first {FI}day{Fi} of the
week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven
devils. {SV10}{FI}And{Fi} she went and told them that had been with him, as
they mourned and wept. {SV11}And they, when they had heard that he was alive,
and had been seen of her, believed not.{CM}
{SV12}After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they
walked, and went into the country. {SV13}And they went and told {FI}it{Fi}
unto the residue: neither believed they them.{CM}
{SV14}Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and
upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they
believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. {SV15}And he said
unto them, {FR}Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but
he that believeth not shall be damned. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And these signs shall
follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall
speak with new tongues; {Fr}{SV18}{FR}They shall take up serpents; and if
they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on
the sick, and they shall recover.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up
into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. {SV20}And they went forth, and
preached every where, the Lord working with {FI}them,{Fi} and confirming the
word with signs following. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBLuke}{TT}The Gospel According to St. Luke{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a
declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,
{SV2}Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were
eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; {SV3}It seemed good to me also,
having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write
unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, {SV4}That thou mightest know
the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.{CM}
{SV5}There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest
named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife {FI}was{Fi} of the
daughters of Aaron, and her name {FI}was{Fi} Elisabeth. {SV6}And they were
both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of
the Lord blameless. {SV7}And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was
barren, and they both were {FI}now{Fi} well stricken in years. {SV8}And it
came to pass, that while he executed the priests office before God in the
order of his course, {SV9}According to the custom of the priests office, his
lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. {SV10}And
the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of
incense. {SV11}And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on
the right side of the altar of incense. {SV12}And when Zacharias saw
{FI}him,{Fi} he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. {SV13}But the angel
said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife
Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. {SV14}And
thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.
{SV15}For 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 mothers womb. {SV16}And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to
the Lord their God. {SV17}And 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. {SV18}And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this?
for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. {SV19}And the angel
answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and
am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. {SV20}And,
behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these
things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall
be fulfilled in their season. {SV21}And the people waited for Zacharias, and
marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. {SV22}And when he came out,
he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in
the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. {SV23}And it
came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were
accomplished, he departed to his own house. {SV24}And after those days his
wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, {SV25}Thus
hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on {FI}me,{Fi} to
take away my reproach among men. {SV26}And in the sixth month the angel
Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, {SV27}To a
virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and
the virgins name {FI}was{Fi} Mary. {SV28}And the angel came in unto her, and
said, Hail, {FI}thou that art{Fi} highly favoured, the Lord {FI}is{Fi} with
thee: blessed {FI}art{Fi} thou among women. {SV29}And when she saw
{FI}him,{Fi} she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner
of salutation this should be. {SV30}And the angel said unto her, Fear not,
Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. {SV31}And, behold, thou shalt
conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
{SV32}He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the
Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: {SV33}And he
shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall
be no end. {SV34}Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I
know not a man? {SV35}And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy
Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow
thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be
called the Son of God. {SV36}And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also
conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was
called barren. {SV37}For with God nothing shall be impossible. {SV38}And Mary
said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.
And the angel departed from her. {SV39}And Mary arose in those days, and went
into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; {SV40}And entered into
the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. {SV41}And 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: {SV42}And she spake out
with a loud voice, and said, Blessed {FI}art{Fi} thou among women, and
blessed {FI}is{Fi} the fruit of thy womb. {SV43}And whence {FI}is{Fi} this to
me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? {SV44}For, lo, as soon as
the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb
for joy. {SV45}And blessed {FI}is{Fi} she that believed: for there shall be a
performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. {SV46}And Mary
said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, {SV47}And my spirit hath rejoiced in God
my Saviour. {SV48}For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for,
behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. {SV49}For he
that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy {FI}is{Fi} his name.
{SV50}And his mercy {FI}is{Fi} on them that fear him from generation to
generation. {SV51}He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the
proud in the imagination of their hearts. {SV52}He hath put down the mighty
from {FI}their{Fi} seats, and exalted them of low degree. {SV53}He hath
filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
{SV54}He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of {FI}his{Fi} mercy;
{SV55}As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
{SV56}And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own
house. {SV57}Now Elisabeths full time came that she should be delivered; and
she brought forth a son. {SV58}And her neighbours and her cousins heard how
the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
{SV59}And 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. {SV60}And
his mother answered and said, Not {FI}so;{Fi} but he shall be called John.
{SV61}And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by
this name. {SV62}And they made signs to his father, how he would have him
called. {SV63}And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name
is John. And they marvelled all. {SV64}And his mouth was opened immediately,
and his tongue {FI}loosed,{Fi} and he spake, and praised God. {SV65}And fear
came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised
abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. {SV66}And all they that
heard {FI}them{Fi} laid {FI}them{Fi} up in their hearts, saying, What manner
of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. {SV67}And his
father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
{SV68}Blessed {FI}be{Fi} the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and
redeemed his people, {SV69}And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in
the house of his servant David; {SV70}As he spake by the mouth of his holy
prophets, which have been since the world began: {SV71}That we should be
saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; {SV72}To
perform the mercy {FI}promised{Fi} to our fathers, and to remember his holy
covenant; {SV73}The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, {SV74}That he
would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies
might serve him without fear, {SV75}In holiness and righteousness before him,
all the days of our life. {SV76}And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet
of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his
ways; {SV77}To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission
of their sins, {SV78}Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the
dayspring from on high hath visited us, {SV79}To give light to them that sit
in darkness and {FI}in{Fi} the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the
way of peace. {SV80}And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was
in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree
from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {SV2}({FI}And{Fi}
this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) {SV3}And all
went to be taxed, every one into his own city. {SV4}And Joseph also went up
from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of
David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of
David:) {SV5}To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
{SV6}And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished
that she should be delivered. {SV7}And 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. {SV8}And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
{SV9}And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord
shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. {SV10}And the angel said
unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people. {SV11}For unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. {SV12}And this {FI}shall be{Fi}
a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying
in a manger. {SV13}And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying, {SV14}Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men. {SV15}And 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 unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come
to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. {SV16}And they came with
haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. {SV17}And
when they had seen {FI}it,{Fi} they made known abroad the saying which was
told them concerning this child. {SV18}And all they that heard {FI}it{Fi}
wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. {SV19}But
Mary kept all these things, and pondered {FI}them{Fi} in her heart. {SV20}And
the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that
they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. {SV21}And 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.
{SV22}And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses
were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present {FI}him{Fi} to
the Lord; {SV23}(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that
openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) {SV24}And to offer a
sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of
turtledoves, or two young pigeons. {SV25}And, behold, there was a man in
Jerusalem, whose name {FI}was{Fi} Simeon; and the same man {FI}was{Fi} just
and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was
upon him. {SV26}And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he
should not see death, before he had seen the Lords Christ. {SV27}And 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, {SV28}Then took he him up
in his arms, and blessed God, and said, {SV29}Lord, now lettest thou thy
servant depart in peace, according to thy word: {SV30}For mine eyes have seen
thy salvation, {SV31}Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
{SV32}A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
{SV33}And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken
of him. {SV34}And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold,
this {FI}child{Fi} is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel;
and for a sign which shall be spoken against; {SV35}(Yea, a sword shall
pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be
revealed. {SV36}And 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 seven years from her virginity; {SV37}And she {FI}was{Fi} a widow of
about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but
served {FI}God{Fi} with fastings and prayers night and day. {SV38}And she
coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him
to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. {SV39}And when they had
performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into
Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. {SV40}And the child grew, and waxed
strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
{SV41}Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the
passover. {SV42}And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem
after the custom of the feast. {SV43}And when they had fulfilled the days, as
they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and
his mother knew not {FI}of it. {Fi}{SV44}But they, supposing him to have been
in the company, went a days journey; and they sought him among {FI}their{Fi}
kinsfolk and acquaintance. {SV45}And when they found him not, they turned
back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. {SV46}And it came to pass, that after
three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors,
both hearing them, and asking them questions. {SV47}And all that heard him
were astonished at his understanding and answers. {SV48}And when they saw
him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus
dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. {SV49}And
he said unto them, {FR}How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must
be about my Fathers business? {Fr}{SV50}And they understood not the saying
which he spake unto them. {SV51}And he went down with them, and came to
Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in
her heart. {SV52}And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour
with God and man.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Now in the fifteenth 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, {SV2}Annas and Caiaphas being the high
priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the
wilderness. {SV3}And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the
baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; {SV4}As it is written in the
book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in
the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
{SV5}Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be
brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways
{FI}shall be{Fi} made smooth; {SV6}And all flesh shall see the salvation of
God. {SV7}Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of
him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to
come? {SV8}Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not
to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to {FI}our{Fi} father: for I say
unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
{SV9}And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree
therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the
fire. {SV10}And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? {SV11}He
answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him
that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. {SV12}Then came
also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?
{SV13}And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
{SV14}And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we
do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse {FI}any{Fi}
falsely; and be content with your wages. {SV15}And as the people were in
expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the
Christ, or not; {SV16}John answered, saying unto {FI}them{Fi} all, I indeed
baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose
shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost
and with fire: {SV17}Whose fan {FI}is{Fi} in his hand, and he will throughly
purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he
will burn with fire unquenchable. {SV18}And many other things in his
exhortation preached he unto the people. {SV19}But Herod the tetrarch, being
reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philips wife, and for all the evils
which Herod had done, {SV20}Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in
prison. {SV21}Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that
Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, {SV22}And the
Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came
from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
{SV23}And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was
supposed) the son of Joseph, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Heli, {SV24}Which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Matthat, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Levi, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Melchi, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Janna, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Joseph, {SV25}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Mattathias,
which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Amos, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Naum, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Esli, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Nagge, {SV26}Which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Maath, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Mattathias, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Semei, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Joseph, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Juda, {SV27}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Joanna, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Rhesa, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Zorobabel, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Salathiel, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Neri, {SV28}Which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Melchi, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Addi, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Cosam, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Elmodam, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Er, {SV29}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Jose, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Eliezer, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Jorim, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Matthat, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Levi, {SV30}Which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Simeon, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Juda, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Joseph, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Jonan, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Eliakim, {SV31}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Melea, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Menan, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Mattatha, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Nathan, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of David,
{SV32}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Jesse, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Obed,
which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Booz, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Salmon, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Naasson, {SV33}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Aminadab,
which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Aram, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Esrom, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Phares, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Juda, {SV34}Which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Jacob, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Isaac, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Abraham, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Thara, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Nachor, {SV35}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Saruch, which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Ragau, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Phalec, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Heber, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Sala, {SV36}Which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Cainan, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Arphaxad, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Sem, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Noe, which was {FI}the
son{Fi} of Lamech, {SV37}Which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Mathusala, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Enoch, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Jared, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Maleleel, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Cainan, {SV38}Which
was {FI}the son{Fi} of Enos, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of Seth, which was
{FI}the son{Fi} of Adam, which was {FI}the son{Fi} of God.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and
was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, {SV2}Being forty days tempted of
the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he
afterward hungered. {SV3}And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of
God, command this stone that it be made bread. {SV4}And Jesus answered him,
saying, {FR}It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by
every word of God. {Fr}{SV5}And the devil, taking him up into an high
mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
{SV6}And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the
glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give
it. {SV7}If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. {SV8}And
Jesus answered and said unto him, {FR}Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is
written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
{Fr}{SV9}And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the
temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from
hence: {SV10}For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to
keep thee: {SV11}And in {FI}their{Fi} hands they shall bear thee up, lest at
any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. {SV12}And Jesus answering said
unto him, {FR}It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
{Fr}{SV13}And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from
him for a season.{CM}
{SV14}And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there
went out a fame of him through all the region round about. {SV15}And he
taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.{CM}
{SV16}And 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. {SV17}And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet
Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was
written, {SV18}{FR}The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath
anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath 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, {Fr}{SV19}{FR}To
preach the acceptable year of the Lord. {Fr}{SV20}And he closed the book, and
he gave {FI}it{Fi} again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all
them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. {SV21}And he began to
say unto them, {FR}This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
{Fr}{SV22}And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which
proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Josephs son?
{SV23}And he said unto them, {FR}Ye will surely say unto me this proverb,
Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also
here in thy country. {Fr}{SV24}And he said, {FR}Verily I say unto you, No
prophet is accepted in his own country. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}But 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; {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta,
{FI}a city{Fi} of Sidon, unto a woman {FI}that was{Fi} a widow.
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the
prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.
{Fr}{SV28}And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were
filled with wrath, {SV29}And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led
him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might
cast him down headlong. {SV30}But he passing through the midst of them went
his way, {SV31}And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them
on the sabbath days. {SV32}And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his
word was with power.{CM}
{SV33}And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean
devil, and cried out with a loud voice, {SV34}Saying, Let {FI}us{Fi} alone;
what have we to do with thee, {FI}thou{Fi} Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come
to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. {SV35}And Jesus
rebuked him, saying, {FR}Hold thy peace, and come out of him.{Fr} And when
the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
{SV36}And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a
word {FI}is{Fi} this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean
spirits, and they come out. {SV37}And the fame of him went out into every
place of the country round about.{CM}
{SV38}And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simons house. And
Simons wifes mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for
her. {SV39}And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and
immediately she arose and ministered unto them.{CM}
{SV40}Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers
diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them,
and healed them. {SV41}And devils also came out of many, crying out, and
saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking {FI}them{Fi} suffered
them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. {SV42}And when it was
day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and
came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. {SV43}And
he said unto them, {FR}I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also:
for therefore am I sent. {Fr}{SV44}And he preached in the synagogues of
Galilee.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear
the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, {SV2}And saw two ships
standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were
washing {FI}their{Fi} nets. {SV3}And he entered into one of the ships, which
was Simons, 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. {SV4}Now when he had
left speaking, he said unto Simon, {FR}Launch out into the deep, and let down
your nets for a draught. {Fr}{SV5}And Simon answering said unto him, Master,
we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy
word I will let down the net. {SV6}And when they had this done, they inclosed
a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. {SV7}And they beckoned unto
{FI}their{Fi} 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. {SV8}When Simon Peter saw {FI}it,{Fi} he fell down at Jesus knees,
saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. {SV9}For he was
astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which
they had taken: {SV10}And so {FI}was{Fi} also James, and John, the sons of
Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, {FR}Fear
not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. {Fr}{SV11}And when they had
brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.{CM}
{SV12}And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full
of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on {FI}his{Fi} face, and besought him,
saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. {SV13}And he put forth
{FI}his{Fi} hand, and touched him, saying, {FR}I will: be thou clean.{Fr} And
immediately the leprosy departed from him. {SV14}And he charged him to tell
no man: {FR}but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy
cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
{Fr}{SV15}But 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.{CM}
{SV16}And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. {SV17}And 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
{FI}present{Fi} to heal them.{CM}
{SV18}And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy:
and they sought {FI}means{Fi} to bring him in, and to lay {FI}him{Fi} before
him. {SV19}And when they could not find by what {FI}way{Fi} they might bring
him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him
down through the tiling with {FI}his{Fi} couch into the midst before Jesus.
{SV20}And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, {FR}Man, thy sins are
forgiven thee. {Fr}{SV21}And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason,
saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God
alone? {SV22}But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto
them, {FR}What reason ye in your hearts? {Fr}{SV23}{FR}Whether is easier, to
say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth
to forgive sins,{Fr} (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) {FR}I say unto
thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. {Fr}{SV25}And
immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and
departed to his own house, glorifying God. {SV26}And they were all amazed,
and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen
strange things to day.{CM}
{SV27}And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi,
sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, {FR}Follow me.
{Fr}{SV28}And he left all, rose up, and followed him. {SV29}And 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. {SV30}But their scribes and Pharisees
murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with
publicans and sinners? {SV31}And Jesus answering said unto them, {FR}They
that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}I
came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.{CM}
{Fr}{SV33}And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often,
and make prayers, and likewise {FI}the disciples{Fi} of the Pharisees; but
thine eat and drink? {SV34}And he said unto them, {FR}Can ye make the
children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away
from them, and then shall they fast in those days.{CM}
{Fr}{SV36}And he spake also a parable unto them; {FR}No man putteth a piece
of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent,
and the piece that was {FI}taken{Fi} out of the new agreeth not with the old.
{Fr}{SV37}{FR}And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine
will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are
preserved. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}No man also having drunk old {FI}wine{Fi}
straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.{CM}
{Fr}{SC6}{SV1}And 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 {FI}them{Fi} in {FI}their{Fi} hands. {SV2}And certain of
the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the
sabbath days? {SV3}And Jesus answering them said, {FR}Have ye not read so
much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which
were with him; {Fr}{SV4}{FR}How he went into the house of God, and did take
and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is
not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? {Fr}{SV5}And he said unto them,
{FR}That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. {Fr}{SV6}And 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. {SV7}And the scribes and
Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they
might find an accusation against him. {SV8}But he knew their thoughts, and
said to the man which had the withered hand, {FR}Rise up, and stand forth in
the midst.{Fr} And he arose and stood forth. {SV9}Then said Jesus unto them,
{FR}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 {FI}it? {Fi}{Fr}{SV10}And looking
round about upon them all, he said unto the man, {FR}Stretch forth thy
hand.{Fr} And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
{SV11}And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what
they might do to Jesus. {SV12}And it came to pass in those days, that he went
out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.{CM}
{SV13}And when it was day, he called {FI}unto him{Fi} his disciples: and of
them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; {SV14}Simon, (whom he also
named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
{SV15}Matthew and Thomas, James the {FI}son{Fi} of Alphaeus, and Simon called
Zelotes, {SV16}And Judas {FI}the brother{Fi} of James, and Judas Iscariot,
which also was the traitor.{CM}
{SV17}And 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; {SV18}And they that were vexed with
unclean spirits: and they were healed. {SV19}And the whole multitude sought
to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed {FI}them{Fi}
all.{CM}
{SV20}And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, {FR}Blessed
{FI}be ye{Fi} poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}Blessed
{FI}are ye{Fi} that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed {FI}are
ye{Fi} that weep now: for ye shall laugh. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}Blessed are ye, when
men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you {FI}from their
company,{Fi} and shall reproach {FI}you,{Fi} and cast out your name as evil,
for the Son of mans sake. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for
joy: for, behold, your reward {FI}is{Fi} great in heaven: for in the like
manner did their fathers unto the prophets. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}But woe unto you
that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Woe unto
you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye
shall mourn and weep. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}Woe unto you, when all men shall speak
well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.{CM}
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to
them which hate you, {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Bless them that curse you, and pray for
them which despitefully use you. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And unto him that smiteth thee
on the {FI}one{Fi} cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy
cloke forbid not {FI}to take thy{Fi} coat also. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}Give to every
man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask
{FI}them{Fi} not again. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}And as ye would that men should do to
you, do ye also to them likewise. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}For if ye love them which
love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have
ye? for sinners also do even the same. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}And if ye lend {FI}to
them{Fi} of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also
lend to sinners, to receive as much again. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}But love ye your
enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward
shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind
unto the unthankful and {FI}to{Fi} the evil. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Be ye therefore
merciful, as your Father also is merciful. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}Judge not, and ye
shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and
ye shall be forgiven: {Fr}{SV38}{FR}Give, and it shall be given unto you;
good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men
give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall
be measured to you again. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And he spake a parable unto them, Can
the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
{Fr}{SV40}{FR}The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is
perfect shall be as his master. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}And why beholdest thou the mote
that is in thy brothers eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine
own eye? {Fr}{SV42}{FR}Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let
me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not
the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam
out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote
that is in thy brothers eye. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}For a good tree bringeth not
forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
{Fr}{SV44}{FR}For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do
not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}A
good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is
good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth
that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.{CM}
{Fr}{SV46}{FR}And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I
say? {Fr}{SV47}{FR}Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth
them, I will shew you to whom he is like: {Fr}{SV48}{FR}He is like a man
which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and
when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could
not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. {Fr}{SV49}{FR}But he that
heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an
house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and
immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.{CM}
{Fr}{SC7}{SV1}Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the
people, he entered into Capernaum. {SV2}And a certain centurions servant,
who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. {SV3}And when he heard of
Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would
come and heal his servant. {SV4}And when they came to Jesus, they besought
him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
{SV5}For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. {SV6}Then
Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the
centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself:
for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: {SV7}Wherefore
neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my
servant shall be healed. {SV8}For I also am a man set under authority, having
under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another,
Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth {FI}it.
{Fi}{SV9}When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him
about, and said unto the people that followed him, {FR}I say unto you, I have
not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. {Fr}{SV10}And they that were
sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.{CM}
{SV11}And 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. {SV12}Now
when he came nigh 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. {SV13}And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion
on her, and said unto her, {FR}Weep not. {Fr}{SV14}And he came and touched
the bier: and they that bare {FI}him{Fi} stood still. And he said, {FR}Young
man, I say unto thee, Arise. {Fr}{SV15}And he that was dead sat up, and began
to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. {SV16}And there came a fear on
all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among
us; and, That God hath visited his people. {SV17}And this rumour of him went
forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.
{SV18}And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.{CM}
{SV19}And John calling {FI}unto him{Fi} two of his disciples sent
{FI}them{Fi} to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for
another? {SV20}When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath
sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for
another? {SV21}And in that same hour he cured many of {FI}their{Fi}
infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many {FI}that were{Fi}
blind he gave sight. {SV22}Then Jesus answering said unto them, {FR}Go your
way, and tell John what things ye 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. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}And blessed is
{FI}he,{Fi} whosoever shall not be offended in me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak
unto the people concerning John, {FR}What went ye out into the wilderness for
to see? A reed shaken with the wind? {Fr}{SV25}{FR}But what went ye out for
to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously
apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings courts. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But what
went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a
prophet. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}This is {FI}he,{Fi} of whom it is written, Behold, I
send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}For I say unto 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. {Fr}{SV29}And all the people that heard
{FI}him,{Fi} and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the
baptism of John. {SV30}But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of
God against themselves, being not baptized of him.{CM}
{SV31}And the Lord said, {FR}Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this
generation? and to what are they like? {Fr}{SV32}{FR}They are like unto
children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying,
We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and
ye have not wept. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}For John the Baptist came neither eating
bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}The Son
of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and
a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! {Fr}{SV35}{FR}But wisdom is
justified of all her children.{CM}
{Fr}{SV36}And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him.
And he went into the Pharisees house, and sat down to meat. {SV37}And,
behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that
{FI}Jesus{Fi} sat at meat in the Pharisees house, brought an alabaster box
of ointment, {SV38}And stood at his feet behind {FI}him{Fi} weeping, and
began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe {FI}them{Fi} with the hairs
of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed {FI}them{Fi} with the
ointment. {SV39}Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw {FI}it,{Fi} he
spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have
known who and what manner of woman {FI}this is{Fi} that toucheth him: for she
is a sinner. {SV40}And Jesus answering said unto him, {FR}Simon, I have
somewhat to say unto thee.{Fr} And he saith, Master, say on. {SV41}{FR}There
was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred
pence, and the other fifty. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}And when they had nothing to pay,
he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him
most? {Fr}{SV43}Simon answered and said, I suppose that {FI}he,{Fi} to whom
he forgave most. And he said unto him, {FR}Thou hast rightly judged.
{Fr}{SV44}And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, {FR}Seest thou
this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet:
but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped {FI}them{Fi} with the hairs
of her head. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the
time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}My head with
oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with
ointment. {Fr}{SV47}{FR}Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many,
are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, {FI}the
same{Fi} loveth little. {Fr}{SV48}And he said unto her, {FR}Thy sins are
forgiven. {Fr}{SV49}And they that sat at meat with him began to say within
themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? {SV50}And he said to the
woman, {FR}Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.{CM}
{Fr}{SC8}{SV1}And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every
city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of
God: and the twelve {FI}were{Fi} with him, {SV2}And certain women, which had
been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of
whom went seven devils, {SV3}And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herods steward,
and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their
substance.{CM}
{SV4}And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of
every city, he spake by a parable: {SV5}{FR}A 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. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And some fell upon a rock; and as
soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it,
and choked it. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and
bare fruit an hundredfold.{Fr} And when he had said these things, he cried,
{FR}He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. {Fr}{SV9}And his disciples asked
him, saying, What might this parable be? {SV10}And he said, {FR}Unto 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. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of
God. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the
devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe
and be saved. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}They on the rock {FI}are they,{Fi} 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. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And that
which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and
are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of {FI}this{Fi} life, and
bring no fruit to perfection. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}But that on the good ground are
they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep
{FI}it,{Fi} and bring forth fruit with patience.{CM}
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a
vessel, or putteth {FI}it{Fi} under a bed; but setteth {FI}it{Fi} on a
candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}For
nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither {FI}any thing{Fi}
hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}Take heed
therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and
whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to
have.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}Then came to him {FI}his{Fi} mother and his brethren, and could not
come at him for the press. {SV20}And it was told him {FI}by certain{Fi} which
said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
{SV21}And he answered and said unto them, {FR}My mother and my brethren are
these which hear the word of God, and do it.{CM}
{Fr}{SV22}Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with
his disciples: and he said unto them, {FR}Let us go over unto the other side
of the lake.{Fr} And they launched forth. {SV23}But as they sailed he fell
asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled
{FI}with water,{Fi} and were in jeopardy. {SV24}And 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.
{SV25}And he said unto them, {FR}Where is your faith?{Fr} And they being
afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he
commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.{CM}
{SV26}And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against
Galilee. {SV27}And 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 abode
in {FI}any{Fi} house, but in the tombs. {SV28}When he saw Jesus, he cried
out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do
with thee, Jesus, {FI}thou{Fi} Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment
me not. {SV29}(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 brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the
wilderness.) {SV30}And Jesus asked him, saying, {FR}What is thy name?{Fr} And
he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. {SV31}And they
besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
{SV32}And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and
they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he
suffered them. {SV33}Then 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. {SV34}When they that fed {FI}them{Fi} saw what was done, they
fled, and went and told {FI}it{Fi} in the city and in the country. {SV35}Then
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. {SV36}They also which saw {FI}it{Fi}
told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.{CM}
{SV37}Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about
besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he
went up into the ship, and returned back again. {SV38}Now the man out of whom
the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus
sent him away, saying, {SV39}{FR}Return to thine own house, and shew how
great things God hath done unto thee.{Fr} And he went his way, and published
throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. {SV40}And
it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people {FI}gladly{Fi}
received him: for they were all waiting for him.{CM}
{SV41}And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the
synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus feet, and besought him that he would
come into his house: {SV42}For he had one only daughter, about twelve years
of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.{CM}
{SV43}And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all
her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, {SV44}Came behind
{FI}him,{Fi} and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue
of blood stanched. {SV45}And Jesus said, {FR}Who touched me?{Fr} When all
denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng
thee and press {FI}thee,{Fi} and sayest thou, {FR}Who touched me?
{Fr}{SV46}And Jesus said, {FR}Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that
virtue is gone out of me. {Fr}{SV47}And when the woman saw that she was not
hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him
before all the people for what cause she had touched him and how she was
healed immediately. {SV48}And he said unto her, {FR}Daughter, be of good
comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.{CM}
{Fr}{SV49}While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the
synagogues {FI}house,{Fi} saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not
the Master. {SV50}But when Jesus heard {FI}it,{Fi} he answered him, saying,
{FR}Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. {Fr}{SV51}And 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. {SV52}And all wept,
and bewailed her: but he said, {FR}Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
{Fr}{SV53}And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. {SV54}And
he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, {FR}Maid,
arise. {Fr}{SV55}And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he
commanded to give her meat. {SV56}And her parents were astonished: but he
charged them that they should tell no man what was done.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power
and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. {SV2}And he sent them to
preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. {SV3}And he said unto them,
{FR}Take nothing for {FI}your{Fi} journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither
bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And
whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city,
shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
{Fr}{SV6}And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel,
and healing every where.{CM}
{SV7}Now 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; {SV8}And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of
the old prophets was risen again. {SV9}And Herod said, John have I beheaded:
but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.{CM}
{SV10}And 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. {SV11}And the people, when they knew
{FI}it,{Fi} followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the
kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. {SV12}And when the
day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto 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. {SV13}But he said
unto them, {FR}Give ye them to eat.{Fr} And they said, We have no more but
five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this
people. {SV14}For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his
disciples, {FR}Make them sit down by fifties in a company. {Fr}{SV15}And they
did so, and made them all sit down. {SV16}Then he took the five loaves and
the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and
gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. {SV17}And they did eat,
and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to
them twelve baskets.{CM}
{SV18}And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with
him: and he asked them, saying, {FR}Whom say the people that I am?
{Fr}{SV19}They answering said, John the Baptist; but some {FI}say,{Fi} Elias;
and others {FI}say,{Fi} that one of the old prophets is risen again. {SV20}He
said unto them, {FR}But whom say ye that I am?{Fr} Peter answering said, The
Christ of God. {SV21}And he straitly charged them, and commanded {FI}them{Fi}
to tell no man that thing; {SV22}Saying, {FR}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.{CM}
{Fr}{SV23}And he said to {FI}them{Fi} all, {FR}If any {FI}man{Fi} will come
after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever
will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}For
what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be
cast away? {Fr}{SV26}{FR}For whosoever 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 {FI}in his{Fi} Fathers, and of the holy angels. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}But
I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of
death, till they see the kingdom of God.{CM}
{Fr}{SV28}And 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. {SV29}And
as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment
{FI}was{Fi} white {FI}and{Fi} glistering. {SV30}And, behold, there talked
with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: {SV31}Who appeared in glory,
and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. {SV32}But
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. {SV33}And it
came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is
good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and
one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. {SV34}While he
thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as
they entered into the cloud. {SV35}And there came a voice out of the cloud,
saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. {SV36}And when the voice was past,
Jesus was found alone. And they kept {FI}it{Fi} close, and told no man in
those days any of those things which they had seen.{CM}
{SV37}And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down
from the hill, much people met him. {SV38}And, behold, a man of the company
cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine
only child. {SV39}And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out;
and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth
from him. {SV40}And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could
not. {SV41}And Jesus answering said, {FR}O faithless and perverse generation,
how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.
{Fr}{SV42}And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare
{FI}him.{Fi} And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and
delivered him again to his father.{CM}
{SV43}And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they
wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
{SV44}{FR}Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man
shall be delivered into the hands of men. {Fr}{SV45}But 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.{CM}
{SV46}Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be
greatest. {SV47}And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a
child, and set him by him, {SV48}And said unto them, {FR}Whosoever shall
receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me
receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same
shall be great.{CM}
{Fr}{SV49}And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils
in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. {SV50}And
Jesus said unto him, {FR}Forbid {FI}him{Fi} not: for he that is not against
us is for us.{CM}
{Fr}{SV51}And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be
received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, {SV52}And sent
messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the
Samaritans, to make ready for him. {SV53}And they did not receive him,
because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. {SV54}And when his
disciples James and John saw {FI}this,{Fi} they said, Lord, wilt thou that we
command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?
{SV55}But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, {FR}Ye know not what manner
of spirit ye are of. {Fr}{SV56}{FR}For the Son of man is not come to destroy
mens lives, but to save {FI}them.{Fi} And they went to another village.{CM}
{Fr}{SV57}And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain
{FI}man{Fi} said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
{SV58}And Jesus said unto him, {FR}Foxes have holes, and birds of the air
{FI}have{Fi} nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay {FI}his{Fi}
head. {Fr}{SV59}And he said unto another, {FR}Follow me.{Fr} But he said,
Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. {SV60}Jesus said unto him,
{FR}Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
{Fr}{SV61}And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first
go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. {SV62}And Jesus said
unto him, {FR}No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is
fit for the kingdom of God.{CM}
{Fr}{SC10}{SV1}After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and
sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he
himself would come. {SV2}Therefore said he unto them, {FR}The harvest truly
{FI}is{Fi} great, but the labourers {FI}are{Fi} few: pray ye therefore the
Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by
the way. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace
{FI}be{Fi} to this house. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And if the son of peace be there, your
peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as
they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to
house. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you,
eat such things as are set before you: {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And heal the sick that
are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go
your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Even the
very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you:
notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto
you. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in
that day for Sodom, than for that city. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Woe unto thee,
Chorazin! woe unto thee, 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. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}But it shall be more
tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}And
thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you
despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV17}And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the
devils are subject unto us through thy name. {SV18}And he said unto them,
{FR}I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Behold, I
give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the
power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are
subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in
heaven.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, {FR}I thank thee,
O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the
wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so
it seemed good in thy sight. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}All things are delivered to me of
my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the
Father is, but the Son, and {FI}he{Fi} to whom the Son will reveal
{FI}him.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV23}And he turned him unto {FI}his{Fi} disciples, and said
privately, {FR}Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the eyes which see the things that ye see:
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to
see those things which ye see, and have not seen {FI}them;{Fi} and to hear
those things which ye hear, and have not heard {FI}them.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV25}And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him,
saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? {SV26}He said unto
him, {FR}What is written in the law? how readest thou? {Fr}{SV27}And he
answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with
all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy
neighbour as thyself. {SV28}And he said unto him, {FR}Thou hast answered
right: this do, and thou shalt live. {Fr}{SV29}But he, willing to justify
himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? {SV30}And Jesus answering
said, {FR}A certain {FI}man{Fi} went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell
among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded {FI}him,{Fi}
and departed, leaving {FI}him{Fi} half dead. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}And by chance
there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by
on the other side. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}And likewise a Levite, when he was at the
place, came and looked {FI}on him,{Fi} and passed by on the other side.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was:
and when he saw him, he had compassion {FI}on him, {Fi}{Fr}{SV34}{FR}And went
to {FI}him,{Fi} 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.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and
gave {FI}them{Fi} to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and
whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
{Fr}{SV36}{FR}Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him
that fell among the thieves? {Fr}{SV37}And he said, He that shewed mercy on
him. Then said Jesus unto him, {FR}Go, and do thou likewise.{CM}
{Fr}{SV38}Now 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.
{SV39}And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus feet, and
heard his word. {SV40}But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to
him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve
alone? bid her therefore that she help me. {SV41}And Jesus answered and said
unto her, {FR}Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many
things: {Fr}{SV42}{FR}But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that
good part, which shall not be taken away from her.{CM}
{Fr}{SC11}{SV1}And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain
place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to
pray, as John also taught his disciples. {SV2}And he said unto them, When ye
pray, say, {FR}Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy
kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}Give
us day by day our daily bread. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And 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. {Fr}{SV5}And he said unto them,
{FR}Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and
say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; {Fr}{SV6}{FR}For a friend of mine
in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}And 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
thee. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}I say unto 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 needeth. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And I say unto you, Ask, and it
shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened
unto you. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that
seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will
he give him a stone? or if {FI}he ask{Fi} a fish, will he for a fish give him
a serpent? {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a
scorpion? {Fr}{SV13}{FR}If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts
unto your children: how much more shall {FI}your{Fi} heavenly Father give the
Holy Spirit to them that ask him?{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to
pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.
{SV15}But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the
chief of the devils. {SV16}And others, tempting {FI}him,{Fi} sought of him a
sign from heaven. {SV17}But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them,
{FR}Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a
house {FI}divided{Fi} against a house falleth. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}If Satan also be
divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I
cast out devils through Beelzebub. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And if I by Beelzebub cast
out devils, by whom do your sons cast {FI}them{Fi} out? therefore shall they
be your judges. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}But if I with the finger of God cast out
devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}When a
strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome
him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his
spoils. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}He that is not with me is against me: and he that
gathereth not with me scattereth. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}When the unclean spirit is
gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding
none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}And when he cometh, he findeth {FI}it{Fi} swept and garnished.
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}Then goeth he, and taketh {FI}to him{Fi} seven other spirits
more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last
{FI}state{Fi} of that man is worse than the first.{CM}
{Fr}{SV27}And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of
the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that
bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. {SV28}But he said, {FR}Yea
rather, blessed {FI}are{Fi} they that hear the word of God, and keep it.{CM}
{Fr}{SV29}And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say,
{FR}This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be
given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}For as Jonas was a
sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}The 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. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}The 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 {FI}is{Fi} here.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth {FI}it{Fi} in a
secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which
come in may see the light. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}The light of the body is the eye:
therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but
when {FI}thine eye{Fi} is evil, thy body also {FI}is{Fi} full of darkness.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not
darkness. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}If thy whole body therefore {FI}be{Fi} full of light,
having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright
shining of a candle doth give thee light.{CM}
{Fr}{SV37}And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him:
and he went in, and sat down to meat. {SV38}And when the Pharisee saw
{FI}it,{Fi} he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.
{SV39}And the Lord said unto him, {FR}Now do ye Pharisees make clean the
outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening
and wickedness. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} fools, did not he that made that
which is without make that which is within also? {Fr}{SV41}{FR}But rather
give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto
you. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and
all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought
ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}Woe unto
you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and
greetings in the markets. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over
{FI}them{Fi} are not aware {FI}of them.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV45}Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master,
thus saying thou reproachest us also. {SV46}And he said, {FR}Woe unto you
also, {FI}ye{Fi} lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne,
and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
{Fr}{SV47}{FR}Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and
your fathers killed them. {Fr}{SV48}{FR}Truly ye bear witness that ye allow
the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their
sepulchres. {Fr}{SV49}{FR}Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send
them prophets and apostles, and {FI}some{Fi} of them they shall slay and
persecute: {Fr}{SV50}{FR}That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed
from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
{Fr}{SV51}{FR}From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which
perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be
required of this generation. {Fr}{SV52}{FR}Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have
taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that
were entering in ye hindered. {Fr}{SV53}And as he said these things unto
them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge {FI}him{Fi} vehemently, and
to provoke him to speak of many things: {SV54}Laying wait for him, and
seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable
multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to
say unto his disciples first of all, {FR}Beware ye of the leaven of the
Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}For there is nothing covered,
that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard
in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be
proclaimed upon the housetops. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And I say unto you my friends, Be
not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they
can do. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him,
which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you,
Fear him. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not
one of them is forgotten before God? {Fr}{SV7}{FR}But even the very hairs of
your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than
many sparrows. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me
before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the
angels of God. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son
of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the
Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And when they bring you
unto the synagogues, and {FI}unto{Fi} magistrates, and powers, take ye no
thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye
ought to say.{CM}
{Fr}{SV13}And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother,
that he divide the inheritance with me. {SV14}And he said unto him, {FR}Man,
who made me a judge or a divider over you? {Fr}{SV15}And he said unto them,
{FR}Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in
the abundance of the things which he possesseth. {Fr}{SV16}And he spake a
parable unto them, saying, {FR}The ground of a certain rich man brought forth
plentifully: {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And he thought within himself, saying, What shall
I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And 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. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And I will say to my
soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease,
eat, drink, {FI}and{Fi} be merry. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}But God said unto him,
{FI}Thou{Fi} fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose
shall those things be, which thou hast provided? {Fr}{SV21}{FR}So {FI}is{Fi}
he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.{CM}
{Fr}{SV22}And he said unto his disciples, {FR}Therefore I say unto you, Take
no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye
shall put on. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}The life is more than meat, and the body {FI}is
more{Fi} than raiment. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Consider the ravens: for they neither
sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them:
how much more are ye better than the fowls? {Fr}{SV25}{FR}And which of you
with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? {Fr}{SV26}{FR}If ye
then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the
rest? {Fr}{SV27}{FR}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. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}If then God so clothe the grass,
which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much
more {FI}will he clothe{Fi} you, O ye of little faith? {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And seek
not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful
mind. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}For all these things do the nations of the world seek
after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things
shall be added unto you. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Fear not, little flock; for it is your
Fathers good pleasure to give you the kingdom. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}Sell that ye
have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in
the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth
corrupteth. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}For where your treasure is, there will your heart
be also. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}Let your loins be girded about, and {FI}your{Fi}
lights burning; {Fr}{SV36}{FR}And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for
their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and
knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}Blessed
{FI}are{Fi} those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching:
verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down
to meat, and will come forth and serve them. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}And if he shall
come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find {FI}them{Fi}
so, blessed are those servants. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And this know, that if the
goodman 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.
{Fr}{SV40}{FR}Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an
hour when ye think not.{CM}
{Fr}{SV41}Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us,
or even to all? {SV42}And the Lord said, {FR}Who then is that faithful and
wise steward, whom {FI}his{Fi} lord shall make ruler over his household, to
give {FI}them their{Fi} portion of meat in due season? {Fr}{SV43}{FR}Blessed
{FI}is{Fi} that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
{Fr}{SV44}{FR}Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all
that he hath. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord
delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and
to eat and drink, and to be drunken; {Fr}{SV46}{FR}The lord of that servant
will come in a day when he looketh not for {FI}him,{Fi} and at an hour when
he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion
with the unbelievers. {Fr}{SV47}{FR}And that servant, which knew his lords
will, and prepared not {FI}himself,{Fi} neither did according to his will,
shall be beaten with many {FI}stripes. {Fi}{Fr}{SV48}{FR}But he that knew
not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few
{FI}stripes.{Fi} For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much
required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the
more.{CM}
{Fr}{SV49}{FR}I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I if it be
already kindled? {Fr}{SV50}{FR}But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and
how am I straitened till it be accomplished! {Fr}{SV51}{FR}Suppose ye that I
am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
{Fr}{SV52}{FR}For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided,
three against two, and two against three. {Fr}{SV53}{FR}The 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.{CM}
{Fr}{SV54}And he said also to the people, {FR}When ye see a cloud rise out of
the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
{Fr}{SV55}{FR}And when {FI}ye see{Fi} the south wind blow, ye say, There will
be heat; and it cometh to pass. {Fr}{SV56}{FR}{FI}Ye{Fi} hypocrites, ye can
discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not
discern this time? {Fr}{SV57}{FR}Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not
what is right?{CM}
{Fr}{SV58}{FR}When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, {FI}as
thou art{Fi} in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from
him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the
officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. {Fr}{SV59}{FR}I tell thee,
thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.{CM}
{Fr}{SC13}{SV1}There were present at that season some that told him of the
Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. {SV2}And
Jesus answering said unto them, {FR}Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were
sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise
perish. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell,
and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in
Jerusalem? {Fr}{SV5}{FR}I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all
likewise perish.{CM}
{Fr}{SV6}He spake also this parable; {FR}A certain {FI}man{Fi} had a fig tree
planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found
none. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold,
these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut
it down; why cumbereth it the ground? {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And he answering said unto
him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung
{FI}it: {Fi}{Fr}{SV9}{FR}And if it bear fruit, {FI}well:{Fi} and if not,
{FI}then{Fi} after that thou shalt cut it down. {Fr}{SV10}And he was teaching
in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.{CM}
{SV11}And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen
years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up {FI}herself.
{Fi}{SV12}And when Jesus saw her, he called {FI}her to him,{Fi} and said unto
her, {FR}Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. {Fr}{SV13}And he laid
{FI}his{Fi} hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and
glorified God. {SV14}And the ruler of the synagogue answered with
indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto
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. {SV15}The Lord then answered
him, and said, {FR}{FI}Thou{Fi} hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the
sabbath loose his ox or {FI}his{Fi} ass from the stall, and lead {FI}him{Fi}
away to watering? {Fr}{SV16}{FR}And ought not this woman, being a daughter of
Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this
bond on the sabbath day? {Fr}{SV17}And 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.{CM}
{SV18}Then said he, {FR}Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto
shall I resemble it? {Fr}{SV19}{FR}It 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. {Fr}{SV20}And again he
said, {FR}Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? {Fr}{SV21}{FR}It is
like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the
whole was leavened. {Fr}{SV22}And he went through the cities and villages,
teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. {SV23}Then said one unto him,
Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,{CM}
{SV24}{FR}Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you,
will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}When once the
master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to
stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us;
and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy
presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}But he shall
say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all {FI}ye{Fi}
workers of iniquity. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}There shall be weeping and gnashing of
teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets,
in the kingdom of God, and you {FI}yourselves{Fi} thrust out.
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}And they shall come from the east, and {FI}from{Fi} the west,
and from the north, and {FI}from{Fi} the south, and shall sit down in the
kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And, behold, there are last which shall be
first, and there are first which shall be last.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him,
Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. {SV32}And he said
unto them, {FR}Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do
cures to day and to morrow, and the third {FI}day{Fi} I shall be perfected.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the
{FI}day{Fi} following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of
Jerusalem. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets,
and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy
children together, as a hen {FI}doth gather{Fi} her brood under {FI}her{Fi}
wings, and ye would not! {Fr}{SV35}{FR}Behold, your house is left unto you
desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until {FI}the
time{Fi} come when ye shall say, Blessed {FI}is{Fi} he that cometh in the
name of the Lord.{CM}
{Fr}{SC14}{SV1}And 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.
{SV2}And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.
{SV3}And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, {FR}Is
it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? {Fr}{SV4}And they held their peace. And
he took {FI}him,{Fi} and healed him, and let him go; {SV5}And answered them,
saying, {FR}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? {Fr}{SV6}And they could
not answer him again to these things.{CM}
{SV7}And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked
how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, {SV8}{FR}When thou art
bidden of any {FI}man{Fi} to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room;
lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; {Fr}{SV9}{FR}And he
that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou
begin with shame to take the lowest room. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}But when thou art
bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee
cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have
worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}For
whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself
shall be exalted.{CM}
{Fr}{SV12}Then said he also to him that bade him, {FR}When thou makest a
dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy
kinsmen, nor {FI}thy{Fi} rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and
a recompence be made thee. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}But when thou makest a feast, call
the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And thou shalt be
blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at
the resurrection of the just.{CM}
{Fr}{SV15}And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things,
he said unto him, Blessed {FI}is{Fi} he that shall eat bread in the kingdom
of God. {SV16}Then said he unto him, {FR}A certain man made a great supper,
and bade many: {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And sent his servant at supper time to say to
them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And
they all with one {FI}consent{Fi} began to make excuse. The first said unto
him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray
thee have me excused. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And another said, I have bought five yoke
of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot
come. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}So that servant came, and shewed 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 hither the poor, and the
maimed, and the halt, and the blind. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And the servant said,
Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
{Fr}{SV23}{FR}And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways
and hedges, and compel {FI}them{Fi} to come in, that my house may be filled.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden
shall taste of my supper.{CM}
{Fr}{SV25}And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said
unto them, {SV26}{FR}If any {FI}man{Fi} come to me, and hate not his father,
and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his
own life also, he cannot be my disciple. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And whosoever doth not
bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}For
which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and
counteth the cost, whether he have {FI}sufficient{Fi} to finish {FI}it?
{Fi}{Fr}{SV29}{FR}Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not
able to finish {FI}it,{Fi} all that behold {FI}it{Fi} begin to mock him,
{Fr}{SV30}{FR}Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth
not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet
him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Or else,
while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth
conditions of peace. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}So likewise, whosoever he be of you that
forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.{CM}
{Fr}{SV34}{FR}Salt {FI}is{Fi} good: but if the salt have lost his savour,
wherewith shall it be seasoned? {Fr}{SV35}{FR}It is neither fit for the land,
nor yet for the dunghill; {FI}but{Fi} men cast it out. He that hath ears to
hear, let him hear.{CM}
{Fr}{SC15}{SV1}Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to
hear him. {SV2}And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man
receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.{CM}
{SV3}And he spake this parable unto them, saying, {SV4}{FR}What man of you,
having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety
and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find
it? {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And when he hath found {FI}it,{Fi} he layeth {FI}it{Fi} on
his shoulders, rejoicing. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And when he cometh home, he calleth
together {FI}his{Fi} friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with
me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}I say unto you,
that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more
than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.{CM}
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one
piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till
she find {FI}it? {Fi}{Fr}{SV9}{FR}And when she hath found {FI}it,{Fi} she
calleth {FI}her{Fi} friends and {FI}her{Fi} neighbours together, saying,
Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the
angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.{CM}
{Fr}{SV11}And he said, {FR}A certain man had two sons: {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And the
younger of them said to {FI}his{Fi} father, Father, give me the portion of
goods that falleth {FI}to me.{Fi} And he divided unto them {FI}his{Fi}
living. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}And 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. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}And when he had spent all, there
arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country;
and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}And he would
fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man
gave unto him. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And when he came to himself, he said, How many
hired servants of my fathers have bread enough and to spare, and I perish
with hunger! {Fr}{SV18}{FR}I will arise and go to my father, and will say
unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of
thy hired servants. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}And 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. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}And the son said
unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no
more worthy to be called thy son. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}But the father said to his
servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put {FI}it{Fi} on him; and put a
ring on his hand, and shoes on {FI}his{Fi} feet: {Fr}{SV23}{FR}And bring
hither the fatted calf, and kill {FI}it;{Fi} and let us eat, and be merry:
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and
is found. And they began to be merry. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Now his elder son was in
the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and
dancing. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And he called one of the servants, and asked what
these things meant. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And he said unto him, Thy brother is come;
and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe
and sound. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore
came his father out, and intreated him. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And he answering said
to {FI}his{Fi} father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither
transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a
kid, that I might make merry with my friends: {Fr}{SV30}{FR}But as soon as
this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast
killed for him the fatted calf. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}And he said unto him, Son, thou
art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}It was meet
that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is
alive again; and was lost, and is found.{CM}
{Fr}{SC16}{SV1}And he said also unto his disciples, {FR}There was a certain
rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had
wasted his goods. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}And he called him, and said unto him, How is
it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou
mayest be no longer steward. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}Then the steward said within
himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I
cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}I am resolved what to do, that,
when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}So he called every one of his lords debtors {FI}unto him,{Fi}
and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? {Fr}{SV6}{FR}And
he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and
sit down quickly, and write fifty. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}Then said he to another, And
how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said
unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And 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.
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of
unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting
habitations. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}He 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. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous
mammon, who will commit to your trust the true {FI}riches?
{Fi}{Fr}{SV12}{FR}And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another
mans, who shall give you that which is your own?{CM}
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}No 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. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. {Fr}{SV14}And the Pharisees also, who
were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. {SV15}And he
said unto them, {FR}Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God
knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is
abomination in the sight of God. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}The law and the prophets
{FI}were{Fi} until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and
every man presseth into it. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And it is easier for heaven and
earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}Whosoever
putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and
whosoever marrieth her that is put away from {FI}her{Fi} husband committeth
adultery.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and
fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: {Fr}{SV20}{FR}And there was a
certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich
mans table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And
it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into
Abrahams bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; {Fr}{SV23}{FR}And in
hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and
Lazarus in his bosom. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}And 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.
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime
receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is
comforted, and thou art tormented. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And 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 {FI}would come{Fi}
from thence. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that
thou wouldest send him to my fathers house: {Fr}{SV28}{FR}For I have five
brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place
of torment. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the
prophets; let them hear them. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}And he said, Nay, father Abraham:
but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}And
he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they
be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.{CM}
{Fr}{SC17}{SV1}Then said he unto the disciples, {FR}It is impossible but that
offences will come: but woe {FI}unto him,{Fi} through whom they come!
{Fr}{SV2}{FR}It 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.{CM}
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee,
rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And if he trespass
against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to
thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. {Fr}{SV5}And the apostles
said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. {SV6}And the Lord said, {FR}If ye had
faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be
thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should
obey you. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding
cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and
sit down to meat? {Fr}{SV8}{FR}And will not rather say unto him, Make ready
wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and
drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Doth he thank
that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}So likewise ye, when ye 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.{CM}
{Fr}{SV11}And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed
through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. {SV12}And as he entered into a
certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar
off: {SV13}And they lifted up {FI}their{Fi} voices, and said, Jesus, Master,
have mercy on us. {SV14}And when he saw {FI}them,{Fi} he said unto them,
{FR}Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they
went, they were cleansed. {Fr}{SV15}And one of them, when he saw that he was
healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, {SV16}And fell down
on {FI}his{Fi} face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
{SV17}And Jesus answering said, {FR}Were there not ten cleansed? but where
{FI}are{Fi} the nine? {Fr}{SV18}{FR}There are not found that returned to give
glory to God, save this stranger. {Fr}{SV19}And he said unto him, {FR}Arise,
go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.{CM}
{Fr}{SV20}And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God
should come, he answered them and said, {FR}The kingdom of God cometh not
with observation: {Fr}{SV21}{FR}Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo
there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. {Fr}{SV22}And he said
unto the disciples, {FR}The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one
of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see {FI}it.
{Fi}{Fr}{SV23}{FR}And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not
after {FI}them,{Fi} nor follow {FI}them. {Fi}{Fr}{SV24}{FR}For as the
lightning, that lighteneth out of the one {FI}part{Fi} under heaven, shineth
unto the other {FI}part{Fi} under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in
his day. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected
of this generation. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall
it be also in the days of the Son of man. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}They 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.
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they
drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; {Fr}{SV29}{FR}But
the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from
heaven, and destroyed {FI}them{Fi} all. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}Even thus shall it be
in the day when the Son of man is revealed. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}In that day, he
which shall be upon 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. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Remember Lots wife. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}Whosoever shall
seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall
preserve it. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}I tell you, in that night there shall be two
{FI}men{Fi} in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}Two {FI}women{Fi} shall be grinding together; the one shall be
taken, and the other left. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Two {FI}men{Fi} shall be in the
field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. {Fr}{SV37}And they
answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them,
{FR}Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.{CM}
{Fr}{SC18}{SV1}And he spake a parable unto them {FI}to this end,{Fi} that men
ought always to pray, and not to faint; {SV2}Saying, {FR}There was in a city
a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And there
was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine
adversary. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}And he would not for a while: but afterward he said
within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; {Fr}{SV5}{FR}Yet
because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual
coming she weary me. {Fr}{SV6}And the Lord said, {FR}Hear what the unjust
judge saith. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry
day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? {Fr}{SV8}{FR}I tell
you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man
cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? {Fr}{SV9}And he spake this parable
unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and
despised others: {SV10}{FR}Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a
Pharisee, and the other a publican. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}The Pharisee stood and
prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men
{FI}are,{Fi} extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much
as {FI}his{Fi} eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be
merciful to me a sinner. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}I tell you, this man went down to his
house justified {FI}rather{Fi} than the other: for every one that exalteth
himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
{Fr}{SV15}And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them:
but when {FI}his{Fi} disciples saw {FI}it,{Fi} they rebuked them. {SV16}But
Jesus called them {FI}unto him,{Fi} and said, {FR}Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom
of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. {Fr}{SV18}And a
certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit
eternal life? {SV19}And Jesus said unto him, {FR}Why callest thou me good?
none {FI}is{Fi} good, save one, {FI}that is,{Fi} God. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Thou
knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal,
Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. {Fr}{SV21}And he
said, All these have I kept from my youth up. {SV22}Now when Jesus heard
these things, he said unto him, {FR}Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that
thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in
heaven: and come, follow me. {Fr}{SV23}And when he heard this, he was very
sorrowful: for he was very rich. {SV24}And when Jesus saw that he was very
sorrowful, he said, {FR}How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the
kingdom of God! {Fr}{SV25}{FR}For it is easier for a camel to go through a
needles eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
{Fr}{SV26}And they that heard {FI}it{Fi} said, Who then can be saved?
{SV27}And he said, {FR}The things which are impossible with men are possible
with God. {Fr}{SV28}Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
{SV29}And he said unto them, {FR}Verily I say unto you, There is no man that
hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the
kingdom of Gods sake, {Fr}{SV30}{FR}Who shall not receive manifold more in
this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}Then he took {FI}unto him{Fi} the twelve, and said unto them,
{FR}Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the
prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}For
he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully
entreated, and spitted on: {Fr}{SV33}{FR}And they shall scourge {FI}him,{Fi}
and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. {Fr}{SV34}And
they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them,
neither knew they the things which were spoken.{CM}
{SV35}And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain
blind man sat by the way side begging: {SV36}And hearing the multitude pass
by, he asked what it meant. {SV37}And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth
passeth by. {SV38}And he cried, saying, Jesus, {FI}thou{Fi} Son of David,
have mercy on me. {SV39}And they which went before rebuked him, that he
should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, {FI}Thou{Fi} Son of
David, have mercy on me. {SV40}And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be
brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, {SV41}Saying,
{FR}What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee?{Fr} And he said, Lord, that I
may receive my sight. {SV42}And Jesus said unto him, {FR}Receive thy sight:
thy faith hath saved thee. {Fr}{SV43}And immediately he received his sight,
and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw
{FI}it,{Fi} gave praise unto God.{CM}
{SC19}{SV1}And {FI}Jesus{Fi} entered and passed through Jericho. {SV2}And,
behold, {FI}there was{Fi} a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among
the publicans, and he was rich. {SV3}And he sought to see Jesus who he was;
and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. {SV4}And he
ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to
pass that {FI}way. {Fi}{SV5}And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up,
and saw him, and said unto him, {FR}Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for
to day I must abide at thy house. {Fr}{SV6}And he made haste, and came down,
and received him joyfully. {SV7}And when they saw {FI}it,{Fi} they all
murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
{SV8}And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto 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 {FI}him{Fi} fourfold. {SV9}And Jesus said unto
him, {FR}This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a
son of Abraham. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}For the Son of man is come to seek and to save
that which was lost. {Fr}{SV11}And as they heard these things, he added and
spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought
that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. {SV12}He said therefore,
{FR}A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a
kingdom, and to return. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}And he called his ten servants, and
delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him,
saying, We will not have this {FI}man{Fi} to reign over us. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}And
it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then
he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the
money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten
pounds. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because
thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten
cities. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath
gained five pounds. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And he said likewise to him, Be thou also
over five cities. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}And another came, saying, Lord, behold,
{FI}here is{Fi} thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest
up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge
thee, {FI}thou{Fi} wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man,
taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
{Fr}{SV23}{FR}Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at
my coming I might have required mine own with usury? {Fr}{SV24}{FR}And he
said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give {FI}it{Fi} to
him that hath ten pounds. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}(And they said unto him, Lord, he
hath ten pounds.) {Fr}{SV26}{FR}For I say unto you, That unto every one which
hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be
taken away from him. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}But those mine enemies, which would not
that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay {FI}them{Fi} before
me.{CM}
{Fr}{SV28}And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to
Jerusalem. {SV29}And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and
Bethany, at the mount called {FI}the mount{Fi} of Olives, he sent two of his
disciples, {SV30}Saying, {FR}Go ye into the village over against {FI}you;{Fi}
in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never
man sat: loose him, and bring {FI}him hither. {Fi}{Fr}{SV31}{FR}And if any
man ask you, Why do ye loose {FI}him?{Fi} thus shall ye say unto him, Because
the Lord hath need of him. {Fr}{SV32}And they that were sent went their way,
and found even as he had said unto them. {SV33}And as they were loosing the
colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? {SV34}And
they said, The Lord hath need of him. {SV35}And they brought him to Jesus:
and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
{SV36}And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. {SV37}And when he
was come nigh, 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; {SV38}Saying, Blessed {FI}be{Fi}
the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in
the highest. {SV39}And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said
unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. {SV40}And he answered and said unto
them, {FR}I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would
immediately cry out.{CM}
{Fr}{SV41}And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,
{SV42}Saying, {FR}If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day,
the things {FI}which belong{Fi} unto thy peace! but now they are hid from
thine eyes. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}For the days shall come upon thee, that thine
enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee
in on every side, {Fr}{SV44}{FR}And shall lay thee even with the ground, and
thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon
another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. {Fr}{SV45}And
he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and
them that bought; {SV46}Saying unto them, {FR}It is written, My house is the
house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. {Fr}{SV47}And he
taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the
chief of the people sought to destroy him, {SV48}And could not find what they
might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.{CM}
{SC20}{SV1}And it came to pass, {FI}that{Fi} on one of those days, as he
taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests
and the scribes came upon {FI}him{Fi} with the elders, {SV2}And spake unto
him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he
that gave thee this authority? {SV3}And he answered and said unto them, {FR}I
will also ask you one thing; and answer me: {Fr}{SV4}{FR}The baptism of John,
was it from heaven, or of men? {Fr}{SV5}And they reasoned with themselves,
saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him
not? {SV6}But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they
be persuaded that John was a prophet. {SV7}And they answered, that they could
not tell whence {FI}it was. {Fi}{SV8}And Jesus said unto them, {FR}Neither
tell I you by what authority I do these things. {Fr}{SV9}Then began he to
speak to the people this parable; {FR}A certain man planted a vineyard, and
let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that
they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat
him, and sent {FI}him{Fi} away empty. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And again he sent another
servant: and they beat him also, and entreated {FI}him{Fi} shamefully, and
sent {FI}him{Fi} away empty. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And again he sent a third: and
they wounded him also, and cast {FI}him{Fi} out. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Then said the
lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be
they will reverence {FI}him{Fi} when they see him. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}But when the
husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir:
come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}So
they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed {FI}him.{Fi} What therefore
shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? {Fr}{SV16}{FR}He shall come and
destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others.{Fr} And when
they heard {FI}it,{Fi} they said, God forbid. {SV17}And he beheld them, and
said, {FR}What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders
rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? {Fr}{SV18}{FR}Whosoever
shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall,
it will grind him to powder.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}And 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. {SV20}And they watched {FI}him,{Fi} and
sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might
take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and
authority of the governor. {SV21}And they asked him, saying, Master, we know
that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person
{FI}of any,{Fi} but teachest the way of God truly: {SV22}Is it lawful for us
to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? {SV23}But he perceived their craftiness,
and said unto them, {FR}Why tempt ye me? {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Shew me a penny. Whose
image and superscription hath it?{Fr} They answered and said, Caesars.
{SV25}And he said unto them, {FR}Render therefore unto Caesar the things
which be Caesars, and unto God the things which be Gods. {Fr}{SV26}And they
could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his
answer, and held their peace.{CM}
{SV27}Then came to {FI}him{Fi} certain of the Sadducees, which deny that
there is any resurrection; and they asked him, {SV28}Saying, Master, Moses
wrote unto us, If any mans brother die, having a wife, and he die without
children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his
brother. {SV29}There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a
wife, and died without children. {SV30}And the second took her to wife, and
he died childless. {SV31}And the third took her; and in like manner the seven
also: and they left no children, and died. {SV32}Last of all the woman died
also. {SV33}Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for
seven had her to wife. {SV34}And Jesus answering said unto them, {FR}The
children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: {Fr}{SV35}{FR}But
they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the
resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
{Fr}{SV36}{FR}Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the
angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
{Fr}{SV37}{FR}Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush,
when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the
God of Jacob. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}For he is not a God of the dead, but of the
living: for all live unto him.{CM}
{Fr}{SV39}Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well
said. {SV40}And after that they durst not ask him any {FI}question at all.
{Fi}{SV41}And he said unto them, {FR}How say they that Christ is Davids son?
{Fr}{SV42}{FR}And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said
unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, {Fr}{SV43}{FR}Till I make thine
enemies thy footstool. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}David therefore calleth him Lord, how is
he then his son?{CM}
{Fr}{SV45}Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples,
{SV46}{FR}Beware 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; {Fr}{SV47}{FR}Which devour widows houses, and for a
shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.{CM}
{Fr}{SC21}{SV1}And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts
into the treasury. {SV2}And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in
thither two mites. {SV3}And he said, {FR}Of a truth I say unto you, that this
poor widow hath cast in more than they all: {Fr}{SV4}{FR}For all these have
of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury
hath cast in all the living that she had.{CM}
{Fr}{SV5}And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly
stones and gifts, he said, {SV6}{FR}{FI}As for{Fi} these things which ye
behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone
upon another, that shall not be thrown down. {Fr}{SV7}And they asked him,
saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign {FI}will there
be{Fi} when these things shall come to pass? {SV8}And he said, {FR}Take heed
that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am
{FI}Christ;{Fi} and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified:
for these things must first come to pass; but the end {FI}is{Fi} not by and
by. {Fr}{SV10}Then said he unto them, {FR}Nation shall rise against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom: {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And great earthquakes shall be in
divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great
signs shall there be from heaven. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}But before all these, they
shall lay their hands on you, and persecute {FI}you,{Fi} delivering
{FI}you{Fi} up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before
kings and rulers for my names sake. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}And it shall turn to you
for a testimony. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}Settle {FI}it{Fi} therefore in your hearts,
not to meditate before what ye shall answer: {Fr}{SV15}{FR}For I will give
you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to
gainsay nor resist. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}And ye shall be betrayed both by parents,
and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and {FI}some{Fi} of you shall they
cause to be put to death. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}And ye shall be hated of all
{FI}men{Fi} for my names sake. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}But there shall not an hair of
your head perish. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}In your patience possess ye your souls.
{Fr}{SV20}{FR}And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then
know that the desolation thereof is nigh. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}Then let them which
are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of
it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are
written may be fulfilled. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}But woe unto 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 upon this people. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}And 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.{CM}
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in
the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea
and the waves roaring; {Fr}{SV26}{FR}Mens 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. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And then shall they see the Son of
man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}And when
these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for
your redemption draweth nigh. {Fr}{SV29}And he spake to them a parable;
{FR}Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; {Fr}{SV30}{FR}When they now shoot
forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye
that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Verily I say unto you,
This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass
away.{CM}
{Fr}{SV34}{FR}And 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 upon you unawares. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}For as a snare shall it come
on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Watch ye
therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all
these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
{Fr}{SV37}And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he
went out, and abode in the mount that is called {FI}the mount{Fi} of Olives.
{SV38}And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for
to hear him.{CM}
{SC22}{SV1}Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the
Passover. {SV2}And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill
him; for they feared the people.{CM}
{SV3}Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of
the twelve. {SV4}And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and
captains, how he might betray him unto them. {SV5}And they were glad, and
covenanted to give him money. {SV6}And he promised, and sought opportunity to
betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.{CM}
{SV7}Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
{SV8}And he sent Peter and John, saying, {FR}Go and prepare us the passover,
that we may eat. {Fr}{SV9}And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we
prepare? {SV10}And he said unto them, {FR}Behold, when ye are entered into
the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him
into the house where he entereth in. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And ye shall say unto the
goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber,
where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? {Fr}{SV12}{FR}And he shall
shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. {Fr}{SV13}And they
went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
{SV14}And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with
him. {SV15}And he said unto them, {FR}With desire I have desired to eat this
passover with you before I suffer: {Fr}{SV16}{FR}For I say unto you, I will
not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
{Fr}{SV17}And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, {FR}Take this, and
divide {FI}it{Fi} among yourselves: {Fr}{SV18}{FR}For I say unto you, I will
not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake {FI}it,{Fi} and gave
unto them, saying, {FR}This is my body which is given for you: this do in
remembrance of me. {Fr}{SV20}Likewise also the cup after supper, saying,
{FR}This cup {FI}is{Fi} the new testament in my blood, which is shed for
you.{CM}
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me {FI}is{Fi} with
me on the table. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was
determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! {Fr}{SV23}And they
began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this
thing.{CM}
{SV24}And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be
accounted the greatest. {SV25}And he said unto them, {FR}The kings of the
Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon
them are called benefactors. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But ye {FI}shall{Fi} not
{FI}be{Fi} so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger;
and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}For whether
{FI}is{Fi} greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? {FI}is{Fi}
not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed
unto me; {Fr}{SV30}{FR}That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom,
and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.{CM}
{Fr}{SV31}And the Lord said, {FR}Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired
{FI}to have{Fi} you, that he may sift {FI}you{Fi} as wheat: {Fr}{SV32}{FR}But
I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted,
strengthen thy brethren. {Fr}{SV33}And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to
go with thee, both into prison, and to death. {SV34}And he said, {FR}I tell
thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice
deny that thou knowest me. {Fr}{SV35}And he said unto them, {FR}When I sent
you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing?{Fr} And they
said, Nothing. {SV36}Then said he unto them, {FR}But now, he that hath a
purse, let him take {FI}it,{Fi} and likewise {FI}his{Fi} scrip: and he that
hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}For I say
unto 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. {Fr}{SV38}And they said, Lord, behold, here {FI}are{Fi} two swords. And
he said unto them, {FR}It is enough.{CM}
{Fr}{SV39}And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives;
and his disciples also followed him. {SV40}And when he was at the place, he
said unto them, {FR}Pray that ye enter not into temptation. {Fr}{SV41}And he
was withdrawn from them about a stones cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
{SV42}Saying, {FR}Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me:
nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. {Fr}{SV43}And there appeared an
angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. {SV44}And being in an agony he
prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood
falling down to the ground. {SV45}And when he rose up from prayer, and was
come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, {SV46}And said unto
them, {FR}Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.{CM}
{Fr}{SV47}And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called
Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss
him. {SV48}But Jesus said unto him, {FR}Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man
with a kiss? {Fr}{SV49}When they which were about him saw what would follow,
they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?{CM}
{SV50}And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his
right ear. {SV51}And Jesus answered and said, {FR}Suffer ye thus far.{Fr} And
he touched his ear, and healed him. {SV52}Then Jesus said unto the chief
priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him,
{FR}Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
{Fr}{SV53}{FR}When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no
hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.{CM}
{Fr}{SV54}Then took they him, and led {FI}him,{Fi} and brought him into the
high priests house. And Peter followed afar off. {SV55}And when they had
kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter
sat down among them. {SV56}But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the
fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.
{SV57}And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. {SV58}And after a
little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter
said, Man, I am not. {SV59}And about the space of one hour after another
confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this {FI}fellow{Fi} also was with
him: for he is a Galilaean. {SV60}And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou
sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. {SV61}And the
Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the
Lord, how he had said unto him, {FR}Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me
thrice. {Fr}{SV62}And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.{CM}
{SV63}And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote {FI}him.
{Fi}{SV64}And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and
asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? {SV65}And many other
things blasphemously spake they against him.{CM}
{SV66}And 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, {SV67}Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, {FR}If I
tell you, ye will not believe: {Fr}{SV68}{FR}And if I also ask {FI}you,{Fi}
ye will not answer me, nor let {FI}me{Fi} go. {Fr}{SV69}{FR}Hereafter shall
the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. {Fr}{SV70}Then said
they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, {FR}Ye say
that I am. {Fr}{SV71}And they said, What need we any further witness? for we
ourselves have heard of his own mouth.{CM}
{SC23}{SV1}And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate.
{SV2}And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this {FI}fellow{Fi}
perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that
he himself is Christ a King. {SV3}And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the
King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, {FR}Thou sayest {FI}it.
{Fi}{Fr}{SV4}Then said Pilate to the chief priests and {FI}to{Fi} the people,
I find no fault in this man. {SV5}And they were the more fierce, saying, He
stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee
to this place. {SV6}When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man
were a Galilaean. {SV7}And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herods
jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that
time.{CM}
{SV8}And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to
see him of a long {FI}season,{Fi} because he had heard many things of him;
and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. {SV9}Then he questioned
with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. {SV10}And the chief
priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. {SV11}And Herod with
his men of war set him at nought, and mocked {FI}him,{Fi} and arrayed him in
a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.{CM}
{SV12}And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for
before they were at enmity between themselves.{CM}
{SV13}And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the
rulers and the people, {SV14}Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto
me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined
{FI}him{Fi} before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things
whereof ye accuse him: {SV15}No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and,
lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. {SV16}I will therefore chastise
him, and release {FI}him. {Fi}{SV17}(For of necessity he must release one
unto them at the feast.) {SV18}And they cried out all at once, saying, Away
with this {FI}man,{Fi} and release unto us Barabbas: {SV19}(Who for a certain
sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)
{SV20}Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them.
{SV21}But they cried, saying, Crucify {FI}him,{Fi} crucify him. {SV22}And he
said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no
cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let {FI}him{Fi} go.
{SV23}And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be
crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.
{SV24}And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. {SV25}And
he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison,
whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. {SV26}And as
they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of
the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear {FI}it{Fi}
after Jesus.{CM}
{SV27}And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which
also bewailed and lamented him. {SV28}But Jesus turning unto them said,
{FR}Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for
your children. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}For, behold, the days are coming, in the which
they shall say, Blessed {FI}are{Fi} the barren, and the wombs that never
bare, and the paps which never gave suck. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}Then shall they begin
to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done
in the dry? {Fr}{SV32}And there were also two others, malefactors, led with
him to be put to death. {SV33}And 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.{CM}
{SV34}Then said Jesus, {FR}Father, forgive them; for they know not what they
do.{Fr} And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. {SV35}And the people
stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided {FI}him,{Fi} saying,
He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
{SV36}And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him
vinegar, {SV37}And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
{SV38}And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and
Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.{CM}
{SV39}And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If
thou be Christ, save thyself and us. {SV40}But the other answering rebuked
him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same
condemnation? {SV41}And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of
our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. {SV42}And he said unto
Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. {SV43}And Jesus
said unto him, {FR}Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in
paradise. {Fr}{SV44}And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness
over all the earth until the ninth hour. {SV45}And the sun was darkened, and
the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.{CM}
{SV46}And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, {FR}Father, into
thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
{Fr}{SV47}Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying,
Certainly this was a righteous man. {SV48}And all the people that came
together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their
breasts, and returned. {SV49}And all his acquaintance, and the women that
followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.{CM}
{SV50}And, behold, {FI}there was{Fi} a man named Joseph, a counsellor;
{FI}and he was{Fi} a good man, and a just: {SV51}(The same had not consented
to the counsel and deed of them;) {FI}he was{Fi} of Arimathaea, a city of the
Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. {SV52}This {FI}man{Fi}
went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. {SV53}And he took it down,
and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone,
wherein never man before was laid. {SV54}And that day was the preparation,
and the sabbath drew on. {SV55}And the women also, which came with him from
Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
{SV56}And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the
sabbath day according to the commandment.{CM}
{SC24}{SV1}Now upon the first {FI}day{Fi} of the week, very early in the
morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had
prepared, and certain {FI}others{Fi} with them. {SV2}And they found the stone
rolled away from the sepulchre. {SV3}And they entered in, and found not the
body of the Lord Jesus. {SV4}And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed
thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: {SV5}And as
they were afraid, and bowed down {FI}their{Fi} faces to the earth, they said
unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? {SV6}He is not here, but is
risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
{SV7}Saying, {FR}The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful
men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. {Fr}{SV8}And they
remembered his words, {SV9}And returned from the sepulchre, and told all
these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. {SV10}It was Mary
Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary {FI}the mother{Fi} of James, and other
{FI}women that were{Fi} with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
{SV11}And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them
not. {SV12}Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down,
he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in
himself at that which was come to pass.{CM}
{SV13}And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus,
which was from Jerusalem {FI}about{Fi} threescore furlongs. {SV14}And they
talked together of all these things which had happened. {SV15}And it came to
pass, that, while they communed {FI}together{Fi} and reasoned, Jesus himself
drew near, and went with them. {SV16}But their eyes were holden that they
should not know him. {SV17}And he said unto them, {FR}What manner of
communications {FI}are{Fi} these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and
are sad? {Fr}{SV18}And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering
said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the
things which are come to pass there in these days? {SV19}And he said unto
them, {FR}What things?{Fr} And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of
Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the
people: {SV20}And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be
condemned to death, and have crucified him. {SV21}But 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. {SV22}Yea, and certain women also of
our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; {SV23}And
when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a
vision of angels, which said that he was alive. {SV24}And certain of them
which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found {FI}it{Fi} even so as the
women had said: but him they saw not. {SV25}Then he said unto them, {FR}O
fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter
into his glory? {Fr}{SV27}And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he
expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
{SV28}And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as
though he would have gone further. {SV29}But 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. {SV30}And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with
them, he took bread, and blessed {FI}it,{Fi} and brake, and gave to them.
{SV31}And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of
their sight. {SV32}And 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? {SV33}And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem,
and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
{SV34}Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. {SV35}And
they told what things {FI}were done{Fi} in the way, and how he was known of
them in breaking of bread.{CM}
{SV36}And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and
saith unto them, {FR}Peace {FI}be{Fi} unto you. {Fr}{SV37}But they were
terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. {SV38}And
he said unto them, {FR}Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your
hearts? {Fr}{SV39}{FR}Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself:
handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
{Fr}{SV40}And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them {FI}his{Fi} hands and
{FI}his{Fi} feet. {SV41}And while they yet believed not for joy, and
wondered, he said unto them, {FR}Have ye here any meat? {Fr}{SV42}And they
gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. {SV43}And he took
{FI}it,{Fi} and did eat before them. {SV44}And he said unto them, {FR}These
{FI}are{Fi} the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that
all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and
{FI}in{Fi} the prophets, and {FI}in{Fi} the psalms, concerning me.
{Fr}{SV45}Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the
scriptures, {SV46}And said unto them, {FR}Thus it is written, and thus it
behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
{Fr}{SV47}{FR}And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in
his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. {Fr}{SV48}{FR}And ye are
witnesses of these things.{CM}
{Fr}{SV49}{FR}And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but
tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on
high.{CM}
{Fr}{SV50}And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his
hands, and blessed them. {SV51}And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he
was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. {SV52}And they worshipped
him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: {SV53}And were continually in
the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBJohn}{TT}The Gospel According to St. John{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
the Word was God. {SV2}The same was in the beginning with God. {SV3}All
things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was
made. {SV4}In him was life; and the life was the light of men. {SV5}And the
light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.{CM}
{SV6}There was a man sent from God, whose name {FI}was{Fi} John. {SV7}The
same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all {FI}men{Fi}
through him might believe. {SV8}He was not that Light, but {FI}was sent{Fi}
to bear witness of that Light. {SV9}{FI}That{Fi} was the true Light, which
lighteth every man that cometh into the world. {SV10}He was in the world, and
the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. {SV11}He came unto his
own, and his own received him not. {SV12}But as many as received him, to them
gave he power to become the sons of God, {FI}even{Fi} to them that believe on
his name: {SV13}Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh,
nor of the will of man, but of God. {SV14}And the Word was made flesh, and
dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten
of the Father,) full of grace and truth.{CM}
{SV15}John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I
spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.
{SV16}And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. {SV17}For
the law was given by Moses, {FI}but{Fi} grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
{SV18}No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in
the bosom of the Father, he hath declared {FI}him.{CM}
{Fi}{SV19}And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and
Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? {SV20}And he confessed, and
denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. {SV21}And they asked him,
What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And
he answered, No. {SV22}Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may
give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? {SV23}He
said, I {FI}am{Fi} the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight
the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. {SV24}And they which were
sent were of the Pharisees. {SV25}And they asked him, and said unto him, Why
baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that
prophet? {SV26}John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there
standeth one among you, whom ye know not; {SV27}He it is, who coming after me
is preferred before me, whose shoes latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
{SV28}These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was
baptizing.{CM}
{SV29}The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the
Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. {SV30}This is he of whom
I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before
me. {SV31}And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel,
therefore am I come baptizing with water. {SV32}And John bare record, saying,
I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
{SV33}And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same
said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining
on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. {SV34}And I saw,
and bare record that this is the Son of God.{CM}
{SV35}Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;
{SV36}And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!
{SV37}And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
{SV38}Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them,
{FR}What seek ye?{Fr} They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being
interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? {SV39}He saith unto them, {FR}Come
and see.{Fr} They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day:
for it was about the tenth hour. {SV40}One of the two which heard John
{FI}speak,{Fi} and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peters brother. {SV41}He
first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the
Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. {SV42}And he brought him to
Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, {FR}Thou art Simon the son of
Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas,{Fr} which is by interpretation, A
stone.{CM}
{SV43}The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth
Philip, and saith unto him, {FR}Follow me. {Fr}{SV44}Now Philip was of
Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. {SV45}Philip findeth Nathanael, and
saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the
prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. {SV46}And
Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?
Philip saith unto him, Come and see. {SV47}Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him,
and saith of him, {FR}Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
{Fr}{SV48}Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered
and said unto him, {FR}Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under
the fig tree, I saw thee. {Fr}{SV49}Nathanael answered and saith unto him,
Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. {SV50}Jesus
answered and said unto him, {FR}Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under
the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
{Fr}{SV51}And he saith unto him, {FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you,
Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and
descending upon the Son of man.{CM}
{Fr}{SC2}{SV1}And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and
the mother of Jesus was there: {SV2}And both Jesus was called, and his
disciples, to the marriage. {SV3}And when they wanted wine, the mother of
Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. {SV4}Jesus saith unto her,
{FR}Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.
{Fr}{SV5}His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do
{FI}it. {Fi}{SV6}And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the
manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
{SV7}Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Fill the waterpots with water.{Fr} And they
filled them up to the brim. {SV8}And he saith unto them, {FR}Draw out now,
and bear unto the governor of the feast.{Fr} And they bare {FI}it.
{Fi}{SV9}When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine,
and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the
governor of the feast called the bridegroom, {SV10}And saith unto him, Every
man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk,
then that which is worse: {FI}but{Fi} thou hast kept the good wine until now.
{SV11}This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested
forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.{CM}
{SV12}After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his
brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.{CM}
{SV13}And the Jews passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,
{SV14}And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and
the changers of money sitting: {SV15}And when he had made a scourge of small
cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and
poured out the changers money, and overthrew the tables; {SV16}And said unto
them that sold doves, {FR}Take these things hence; make not my Fathers house
an house of merchandise. {Fr}{SV17}And his disciples remembered that it was
written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.{CM}
{SV18}Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto
us, seeing that thou doest these things? {SV19}Jesus answered and said unto
them, {FR}Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
{Fr}{SV20}Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in
building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? {SV21}But he spake of the
temple of his body. {SV22}When therefore he was risen from the dead, his
disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the
scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.{CM}
{SV23}Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast {FI}day,{Fi}
many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. {SV24}But
Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all {FI}men,
{Fi}{SV25}And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was
in man.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the
Jews: {SV2}The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know
that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that
thou doest, except God be with him. {SV3}Jesus answered and said unto him,
{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot
see the kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV4}Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be
born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mothers womb, and
be born? {SV5}Jesus answered, {FR}Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a
man be born of water and {FI}of{Fi} the Spirit, he cannot enter into the
kingdom of God. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and
that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}Marvel not that I
said unto thee, Ye must be born again. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}The wind bloweth where it
listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it
cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
{Fr}{SV9}Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
{SV10}Jesus answered and said unto him, {FR}Art thou a master of Israel, and
knowest not these things? {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We
speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our
witness. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not,
how shall ye believe, if I tell you {FI}of{Fi} heavenly things?
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down
from heaven, {FI}even{Fi} the Son of man which is in heaven.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so
must the Son of man be lifted up: {Fr}{SV15}{FR}That whosoever believeth in
him should not perish, but have eternal life.{CM}
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world;
but that the world through him might be saved.{CM}
{Fr}{SV18}{FR}He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that
believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name
of the only begotten Son of God. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And this is the condemnation,
that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light,
because their deeds were evil. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}For every one that doeth evil
hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be
reproved. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his
deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.{CM}
{Fr}{SV22}After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of
Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.{CM}
{SV23}And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was
much water there: and they came, and were baptized. {SV24}For John was not
yet cast into prison.{CM}
{SV25}Then there arose a question between {FI}some{Fi} of Johns disciples
and the Jews about purifying. {SV26}And they came unto John, and said unto
him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness,
behold, the same baptizeth, and all {FI}men{Fi} come to him. {SV27}John
answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from
heaven. {SV28}Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the
Christ, but that I am sent before him. {SV29}He that hath the bride is the
bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him,
rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegrooms voice: this my joy therefore is
fulfilled. {SV30}He must increase, but I {FI}must{Fi} decrease. {SV31}He that
cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and
speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. {SV32}And
what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his
testimony. {SV33}He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal
that God is true. {SV34}For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God:
for God giveth not the Spirit by measure {FI}unto him. {Fi}{SV35}The Father
loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. {SV36}He that
believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son
shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus
made and baptized more disciples than John, {SV2}(Though Jesus himself
baptized not, but his disciples,) {SV3}He left Judaea, and departed again
into Galilee. {SV4}And he must needs go through Samaria. {SV5}Then cometh he
to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground
that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. {SV6}Now Jacobs well was there. Jesus
therefore, being wearied with {FI}his{Fi} journey, sat thus on the well:
{FI}and{Fi} it was about the sixth hour. {SV7}There cometh a woman of Samaria
to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, {FR}Give me to drink. {Fr}{SV8}(For his
disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) {SV9}Then saith the
woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of
me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the
Samaritans. {SV10}Jesus answered and said unto her, {FR}If thou knewest the
gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou
wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
{Fr}{SV11}The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and
the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? {SV12}Art
thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof
himself, and his children, and his cattle? {SV13}Jesus answered and said unto
her, {FR}Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall
never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of
water springing up into everlasting life. {Fr}{SV15}The woman saith unto him,
Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
{SV16}Jesus saith unto her, {FR}Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
{Fr}{SV17}The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto
her, {FR}Thou hast well said, I have no husband: {Fr}{SV18}{FR}For thou hast
had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that
saidst thou truly. {Fr}{SV19}The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that
thou art a prophet. {SV20}Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye
say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. {SV21}Jesus
saith unto her, {FR}Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither
in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}Ye
worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the
Jews. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true
worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father
seeketh such to worship him. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}God {FI}is{Fi} a Spirit: and they
that worship him must worship {FI}him{Fi} in spirit and in truth.
{Fr}{SV25}The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is
called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. {SV26}Jesus saith
unto her, {FR}I that speak unto thee am {FI}he.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV27}And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked
with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with
her? {SV28}The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city,
and saith to the men, {SV29}Come, see a man, which told me all things that
ever I did: is not this the Christ? {SV30}Then they went out of the city, and
came unto him.{CM}
{SV31}In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
{SV32}But he said unto them, {FR}I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
{Fr}{SV33}Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought
him {FI}ought{Fi} to eat? {SV34}Jesus saith unto them, {FR}My meat is to do
the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}Say not
ye, There are yet four months, and {FI}then{Fi} cometh harvest? behold, I say
unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white
already to harvest. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and
gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that
reapeth may rejoice together. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}And herein is that saying true,
One soweth, and another reapeth. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}I sent you to reap that
whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into
their labours.{CM}
{Fr}{SV39}And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the
saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
{SV40}So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he
would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. {SV41}And many more
believed because of his own word; {SV42}And said unto the woman, Now we
believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard {FI}him{Fi} ourselves,
and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.{CM}
{SV43}Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee. {SV44}For
Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.
{SV45}Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having
seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went
unto the feast. {SV46}So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made
the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at
Capernaum. {SV47}When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into
Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal
his son: for he was at the point of death. {SV48}Then said Jesus unto him,
{FR}Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. {Fr}{SV49}The
nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. {SV50}Jesus saith
unto him, {FR}Go thy way; thy son liveth.{Fr} And the man believed the word
that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. {SV51}And as he was now
going down, his servants met him, and told {FI}him,{Fi} saying, Thy son
liveth. {SV52}Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And
they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.
{SV53}So the father knew that {FI}it was{Fi} at the same hour, in the which
Jesus said unto him, {FR}Thy son liveth:{Fr} and himself believed, and his
whole house. {SV54}This {FI}is{Fi} again the second miracle {FI}that{Fi}
Jesus did, when he was come out of Judaea into Galilee.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to
Jerusalem. {SV2}Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep {FI}market{Fi} a pool,
which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. {SV3}In
these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered,
waiting for the moving of the water. {SV4}For an angel went down at a certain
season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the
troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he
had. {SV5}And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and
eight years. {SV6}When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a
long time {FI}in that case,{Fi} he saith unto him, {FR}Wilt thou be made
whole? {Fr}{SV7}The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the
water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another
steppeth down before me. {SV8}Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Rise, take up thy
bed, and walk. {Fr}{SV9}And immediately the man was made whole, and took up
his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.{CM}
{SV10}The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day:
it is not lawful for thee to carry {FI}thy{Fi} bed. {SV11}He answered them,
He that made me whole, the same said unto me, {FR}Take up thy bed, and walk.
{Fr}{SV12}Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee,
{FR}Take up thy bed, and walk? {Fr}{SV13}And he that was healed wist not who
it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in
{FI}that{Fi} place. {SV14}Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said
unto him, {FR}Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing
come unto thee. {Fr}{SV15}The man departed, and told the Jews that it was
Jesus, which had made him whole. {SV16}And therefore did the Jews persecute
Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the
sabbath day.{CM}
{SV17}But Jesus answered them, {FR}My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
{Fr}{SV18}Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only
had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself
equal with God. {SV19}Then answered Jesus and said unto them, {FR}Verily,
verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth
the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son
likewise. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all
things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these,
that ye may marvel. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and
quickeneth {FI}them;{Fi} even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment
unto the Son: {Fr}{SV23}{FR}That all {FI}men{Fi} should honour the Son, even
as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the
Father which hath sent him. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, He
that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting
life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto
life. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and
now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that
hear shall live. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}For as the Father hath life in himself; so
hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And hath
given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
{Fr}{SV28}{FR}Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all
that are in the graves shall hear his voice, {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And shall come
forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that
have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}I can of
mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just;
because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent
me. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.{CM}
{Fr}{SV32}{FR}There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that
the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}Ye sent unto
John, and he bare witness unto the truth. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}But I receive not
testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a
season to rejoice in his light.{CM}
{Fr}{SV36}{FR}But I have greater witness than {FI}that{Fi} of John: for the
works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do,
bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}And the
Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither
heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}And ye have
not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.{CM}
{Fr}{SV39}{FR}Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal
life: and they are they which testify of me. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}And ye will not
come to me, that ye might have life. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}I receive not honour from
men. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
{Fr}{SV43}{FR}I am come in my Fathers name, and ye receive me not: if
another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}How
can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour
that {FI}cometh{Fi} from God only? {Fr}{SV45}{FR}Do not think that I will
accuse you to the Father: there is {FI}one{Fi} that accuseth you,
{FI}even{Fi} Moses, in whom ye trust. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}For had ye believed
Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. {Fr}{SV47}{FR}But if ye
believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?{CM}
{Fr}{SC6}{SV1}After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is
{FI}the sea{Fi} of Tiberias. {SV2}And a great multitude followed him, because
they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. {SV3}And Jesus
went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. {SV4}And the
passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.{CM}
{SV5}When Jesus then lifted up {FI}his{Fi} eyes, and saw a great company come
unto him, he saith unto Philip, {FR}Whence shall we buy bread, that these may
eat? {Fr}{SV6}And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he
would do. {SV7}Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not
sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. {SV8}One of
his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peters brother, saith unto him, {SV9}There is a
lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are
they among so many? {SV10}And Jesus said, {FR}Make the men sit down.{Fr} Now
there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five
thousand. {SV11}And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he
distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down;
and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. {SV12}When they were
filled, he said unto his disciples, {FR}Gather up the fragments that remain,
that nothing be lost. {Fr}{SV13}Therefore they gathered {FI}them{Fi}
together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley
loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. {SV14}Then
those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a
truth that prophet that should come into the world.{CM}
{SV15}When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by
force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
{SV16}And when even was {FI}now{Fi} come, his disciples went down unto the
sea, {SV17}And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum.
And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. {SV18}And the sea arose
by reason of a great wind that blew. {SV19}So when they had rowed about five
and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing
nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. {SV20}But he saith unto them,
{FR}It is I; be not afraid. {Fr}{SV21}Then they willingly received him into
the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.{CM}
{SV22}The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the
sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his
disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the
boat, but {FI}that{Fi} his disciples were gone away alone; {SV23}(Howbeit
there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat
bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:) {SV24}When the people therefore
saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping,
and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. {SV25}And when they had found him
on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou
hither? {SV26}Jesus answered them and said, {FR}Verily, verily, I say unto
you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of
the loaves, and were filled. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Labour not for the meat which
perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the
Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
{Fr}{SV28}Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the
works of God? {SV29}Jesus answered and said unto them, {FR}This is the work
of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. {Fr}{SV30}They said
therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe
thee? what dost thou work? {SV31}Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as
it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. {SV32}Then Jesus said
unto them, {FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread
from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and
giveth life unto the world. {Fr}{SV34}Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore
give us this bread. {SV35}And Jesus said unto them, {FR}I am the bread of
life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me
shall never thirst. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}But I said unto you, That ye also have seen
me, and believe not. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}All that the Father giveth me shall come
to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
{Fr}{SV38}{FR}For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the
will of him that sent me. {Fr}{SV39}{FR}And this is the Fathers will which
hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but
should raise it up again at the last day. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}And this is the will
of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on
him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
{Fr}{SV41}The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, {FR}I am the bread
which came down from heaven. {Fr}{SV42}And they said, Is not this Jesus, the
son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith,
{FR}I came down from heaven? {Fr}{SV43}Jesus therefore answered and said unto
them, {FR}Murmur not among yourselves. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}No man can come to me,
except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the
last day. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all
taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the
Father, cometh unto me. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}Not that any man hath seen the Father,
save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. {Fr}{SV47}{FR}Verily,
verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
{Fr}{SV48}{FR}I am that bread of life. {Fr}{SV49}{FR}Your fathers did eat
manna in the wilderness, and are dead. {Fr}{SV50}{FR}This is the bread which
cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.
{Fr}{SV51}{FR}I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man
eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is
my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. {Fr}{SV52}The Jews
therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us
{FI}his{Fi} flesh to eat? {SV53}Then Jesus said unto them, {FR}Verily,
verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink
his blood, ye have no life in you. {Fr}{SV54}{FR}Whoso eateth my flesh, and
drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last
day. {Fr}{SV55}{FR}For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
{Fr}{SV56}{FR}He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me,
and I in him. {Fr}{SV57}{FR}As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by
the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
{Fr}{SV58}{FR}This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your
fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live
for ever. {Fr}{SV59}These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in
Capernaum. {SV60}Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard
{FI}this,{Fi} said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? {SV61}When Jesus
knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them,
{FR}Doth this offend you? {Fr}{SV62}{FR}{FI}What{Fi} and if ye shall see the
Son of man ascend up where he was before? {Fr}{SV63}{FR}It is the spirit that
quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you,
{FI}they{Fi} are spirit, and {FI}they{Fi} are life. {Fr}{SV64}{FR}But there
are some of you that believe not.{Fr} For Jesus knew from the beginning who
they were that believed not, and who should betray him. {SV65}And he said,
{FR}Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were
given unto him of my Father.{CM}
{Fr}{SV66}From that {FI}time{Fi} many of his disciples went back, and walked
no more with him. {SV67}Then said Jesus unto the twelve, {FR}Will ye also go
away? {Fr}{SV68}Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go?
thou hast the words of eternal life. {SV69}And we believe and are sure that
thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. {SV70}Jesus answered them,
{FR}Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? {Fr}{SV71}He
spake of Judas Iscariot {FI}the son{Fi} of Simon: for he it was that should
betray him, being one of the twelve.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk
in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. {SV2}Now the Jews feast of
tabernacles was at hand. {SV3}His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart
hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that
thou doest. {SV4}For {FI}there is{Fi} no man {FI}that{Fi} doeth any thing in
secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things,
shew thyself to the world. {SV5}For neither did his brethren believe in him.
{SV6}Then Jesus said unto them, {FR}My time is not yet come: but your time is
alway ready. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth,
because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}Go ye
up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet
full come. {Fr}{SV9}When he had said these words unto them, he abode
{FI}still{Fi} in Galilee.{CM}
{SV10}But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the
feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. {SV11}Then the Jews sought him
at the feast, and said, Where is he? {SV12}And there was much murmuring among
the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay;
but he deceiveth the people. {SV13}Howbeit no man spake openly of him for
fear of the Jews.{CM}
{SV14}Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and
taught. {SV15}And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters,
having never learned? {SV16}Jesus answered them, and said, {FR}My doctrine is
not mine, but his that sent me. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}If any man will do his will, he
shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or {FI}whether{Fi} I speak
of myself. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory:
but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no
unrighteousness is in him. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Did not Moses give you the law, and
{FI}yet{Fi} none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?
{Fr}{SV20}The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to
kill thee? {SV21}Jesus answered and said unto them, {FR}I have done one work,
and ye all marvel. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision;
(not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day
circumcise a man. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}If a man on the sabbath day receive
circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me,
because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous
judgment. {Fr}{SV25}Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he, whom
they seek to kill? {SV26}But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing
unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
{SV27}Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man
knoweth whence he is. {SV28}Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught,
saying, {FR}Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of
myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}But I
know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me. {Fr}{SV30}Then they sought
to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.
{SV31}And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh,
will he do more miracles than these which this {FI}man{Fi} hath done?{CM}
{SV32}The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning
him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.
{SV33}Then said Jesus unto them, {FR}Yet a little while am I with you, and
{FI}then{Fi} I go unto him that sent me. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}Ye shall seek me, and
shall not find {FI}me:{Fi} and where I am, {FI}thither{Fi} ye cannot come.
{Fr}{SV35}Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we
shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and
teach the Gentiles? {SV36}What {FI}manner of{Fi} saying is this that he said,
{FR}Ye shall seek me, and shall not find {FI}me:{Fi} and where I am,
{FI}thither{Fi} ye cannot come? {Fr}{SV37}In the last day, that great
{FI}day{Fi} of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, {FR}If any man
thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}He that believeth on
me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living
water. {Fr}{SV39}(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on
him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet {FI}given;{Fi} because
that Jesus was not yet glorified.){CM}
{SV40}Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a
truth this is the Prophet. {SV41}Others said, This is the Christ. But some
said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? {SV42}Hath not the scripture said,
That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem,
where David was? {SV43}So there was a division among the people because of
him. {SV44}And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on
him.{CM}
{SV45}Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they
said unto them, Why have ye not brought him? {SV46}The officers answered,
Never man spake like this man. {SV47}Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye
also deceived? {SV48}Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on
him? {SV49}But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.
{SV50}Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one
of them,) {SV51}Doth our law judge {FI}any{Fi} man, before it hear him, and
know what he doeth? {SV52}They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of
Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. {SV53}And
every man went unto his own house.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. {SV2}And early in the morning
he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat
down, and taught them. {SV3}And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a
woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, {SV4}They
say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
{SV5}Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what
sayest thou? {SV6}This they said, tempting him, that they might have to
accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with {FI}his{Fi} finger wrote on the
ground, {FI}as though he heard them not. {Fi}{SV7}So when they continued
asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, {FR}He that is without
sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. {Fr}{SV8}And again he
stooped down, and wrote on the ground. {SV9}And they which heard {FI}it,{Fi}
being convicted by {FI}their own{Fi} conscience, went out one by one,
beginning at the eldest, {FI}even{Fi} unto the last: and Jesus was left
alone, and the woman standing in the midst. {SV10}When Jesus had lifted up
himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, {FR}Woman, where are
those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? {Fr}{SV11}She said, No man,
Lord. And Jesus said unto her, {FR}Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no
more.{CM}
{Fr}{SV12}Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, {FR}I am the light of the
world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the
light of life. {Fr}{SV13}The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest
record of thyself; thy record is not true. {SV14}Jesus answered and said unto
them, {FR}Though I bear record of myself, {FI}yet{Fi} my record is true: for
I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and
whither I go. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone,
but I and the Father that sent me. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}It is also written in your
law, that the testimony of two men is true. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}I am one that bear
witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.
{Fr}{SV19}Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered,
{FR}Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have
known my Father also. {Fr}{SV20}These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as
he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not
yet come. {SV21}Then said Jesus again unto them, {FR}I go my way, and ye
shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come.
{Fr}{SV22}Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he saith,
{FR}Whither I go, ye cannot come. {Fr}{SV23}And he said unto them, {FR}Ye are
from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for
if ye believe not that I am {FI}he,{Fi} ye shall die in your sins.
{Fr}{SV25}Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them,
{FR}Even {FI}the same{Fi} that I said unto you from the beginning.
{Fr}{SV26}{FR}I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent
me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.
{Fr}{SV27}They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. {SV28}Then
said Jesus unto them, {FR}When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall
ye know that I am {FI}he,{Fi} and {FI}that{Fi} I do nothing of myself; but as
my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}And he that
sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those
things that please him. {Fr}{SV30}As he spake these words, many believed on
him. {SV31}Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, {FR}If ye
continue in my word, {FI}then{Fi} are ye my disciples indeed;
{Fr}{SV32}{FR}And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you
free.{CM}
{Fr}{SV33}They answered him, We be Abrahams seed, and were never in bondage
to any man: how sayest thou, {FR}Ye shall be made free? {Fr}{SV34}Jesus
answered them, {FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin
is the servant of sin. {Fr}{SV35}{FR}And the servant abideth not in the house
for ever: {FI}but{Fi} the Son abideth ever. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}If the Son
therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. {Fr}{SV37}{FR}I know
that ye are Abrahams seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no
place in you. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}I speak that which I have seen with my Father:
and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. {Fr}{SV39}They answered
and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, {FR}If ye
were Abrahams children, ye would do the works of Abraham. {Fr}{SV40}{FR}But
now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have
heard of God: this did not Abraham. {Fr}{SV41}{FR}Ye do the deeds of your
father.{Fr} Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one
Father, {FI}even{Fi} God. {SV42}Jesus said unto them, {FR}If God were your
Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither
came I of myself, but he sent me. {Fr}{SV43}{FR}Why do ye not understand my
speech? {FI}even{Fi} because ye cannot hear my word. {Fr}{SV44}{FR}Ye are of
your father the devil, and the lusts of {FI}your{Fi} father ye will do. He
was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there
is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is
a liar, and the father of it. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}And because I tell {FI}you{Fi}
the truth, ye believe me not. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}Which of you convinceth me of
sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? {Fr}{SV47}{FR}He that
is of God heareth Gods words: ye therefore hear {FI}them{Fi} not, because ye
are not of God. {Fr}{SV48}Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we
not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? {SV49}Jesus answered,
{FR}I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.
{Fr}{SV50}{FR}And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and
judgeth. {Fr}{SV51}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my
saying, he shall never see death. {Fr}{SV52}Then said the Jews unto him, Now
we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou
sayest, {FR}If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
{Fr}{SV53}Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the
prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? {SV54}Jesus answered, {FR}If I
honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of
whom ye say, that he is your God: {Fr}{SV55}{FR}Yet ye have not known him;
but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like
unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying. {Fr}{SV56}{FR}Your father
Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw {FI}it,{Fi} and was glad.
{Fr}{SV57}Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and
hast thou seen Abraham? {SV58}Jesus said unto them, {FR}Verily, verily, I say
unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. {Fr}{SV59}Then took they up stones to
cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through
the midst of them, and so passed by.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}And as {FI}Jesus{Fi} passed by, he saw a man which was blind from
{FI}his{Fi} birth. {SV2}And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did
sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? {SV3}Jesus answered,
{FR}Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God
should be made manifest in him. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}I must work the works of him
that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
{Fr}{SV6}When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the
spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, {SV7}And
said unto him, {FR}Go, wash in the pool of Siloam,{Fr} (which is by
interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came
seeing.{CM}
{SV8}The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was
blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? {SV9}Some said, This is he:
others {FI}said,{Fi} He is like him: {FI}but{Fi} he said, I am {FI}he.
{Fi}{SV10}Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened? {SV11}He
answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine
eyes, and said unto me, {FR}Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash:{Fr} and I
went and washed, and I received sight. {SV12}Then said they unto him, Where
is he? He said, I know not.{CM}
{SV13}They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind. {SV14}And
it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
{SV15}Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight.
He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
{SV16}Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because
he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner
do such miracles? And there was a division among them. {SV17}They say unto
the blind man again, What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes?
He said, He is a prophet. {SV18}But the Jews did not believe concerning him,
that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents
of him that had received his sight. {SV19}And they asked them, saying, Is
this your son, who ye say was born blind? how then doth he now see? {SV20}His
parents answered them and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was
born blind: {SV21}But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath
opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for
himself. {SV22}These {FI}words{Fi} spake his parents, because they feared the
Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he
was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. {SV23}Therefore said his
parents, He is of age; ask him. {SV24}Then again called they the man that was
blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a
sinner. {SV25}He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner {FI}or no,{Fi} I
know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. {SV26}Then
said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?
{SV27}He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear:
wherefore would ye hear {FI}it{Fi} again? will ye also be his disciples?
{SV28}Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are
Moses disciples. {SV29}We know that God spake unto Moses: {FI}as for{Fi}
this {FI}fellow,{Fi} we know not from whence he is. {SV30}The man answered
and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from
whence he is, and {FI}yet{Fi} he hath opened mine eyes. {SV31}Now we know
that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and
doeth his will, him he heareth. {SV32}Since the world began was it not heard
that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. {SV33}If this man
were not of God, he could do nothing. {SV34}They answered and said unto him,
Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him
out. {SV35}Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him,
he said unto him, {FR}Dost thou believe on the Son of God? {Fr}{SV36}He
answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him? {SV37}And
Jesus said unto him, {FR}Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh
with thee. {Fr}{SV38}And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.{CM}
{SV39}And Jesus said, {FR}For judgment I am come into this world, that they
which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
{Fr}{SV40}And {FI}some{Fi} of the Pharisees which were with him heard these
words, and said unto him, Are we blind also? {SV41}Jesus said unto them,
{FR}If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see;
therefore your sin remaineth.{CM}
{Fr}{SC10}{SV1}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by
the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a
thief and a robber. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}But he that entereth in by the door is the
shepherd of the sheep. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}To him the porter openeth; and the sheep
hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them,
and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And a
stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the
voice of strangers. {Fr}{SV6}This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they
understood not what things they were which he spake unto them. {SV7}Then said
Jesus unto them again, {FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of
the sheep. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers:
but the sheep did not hear them. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}I am the door: by me if any man
enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to
destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have
{FI}it{Fi} more abundantly. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}I am the good shepherd: the good
shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}But he that is an
hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf
coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and
scattereth the sheep. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}The hireling fleeth, because he is an
hireling, and careth not for the sheep. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}I am the good shepherd,
and know my {FI}sheep,{Fi} and am known of mine. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}As the Father
knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I
must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold,
{FI}and{Fi} one shepherd. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}Therefore doth my Father love me,
because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}No man
taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down,
and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my
Father.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these
sayings. {SV20}And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear
ye him? {SV21}Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil.
Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?{CM}
{SV22}And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.
{SV23}And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomons porch. {SV24}Then came the
Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt?
If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. {SV25}Jesus answered them, {FR}I told
you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Fathers name, they bear
witness of me. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But ye believe not, because ye are not of my
sheep, as I said unto you. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}My sheep hear my voice, and I know
them, and they follow me: {Fr}{SV28}{FR}And I give unto them eternal life;
and they shall never perish, neither shall any {FI}man{Fi} pluck them out of
my hand. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}My Father, which gave {FI}them{Fi} me, is greater than
all; and no {FI}man{Fi} is able to pluck {FI}them{Fi} out of my Fathers
hand. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}I and {FI}my{Fi} Father are one. {Fr}{SV31}Then the Jews
took up stones again to stone him. {SV32}Jesus answered them, {FR}Many good
works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone
me? {Fr}{SV33}The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee
not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself
God. {SV34}Jesus answered them, {FR}Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye
are gods? {Fr}{SV35}{FR}If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God
came, and the scripture cannot be broken; {Fr}{SV36}{FR}Say ye of him, whom
the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest;
because I said, I am the Son of God? {Fr}{SV37}{FR}If I do not the works of
my Father, believe me not. {Fr}{SV38}{FR}But if I do, though ye believe not
me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in
me, and I in him. {Fr}{SV39}Therefore they sought again to take him: but he
escaped out of their hand, {SV40}And went away again beyond Jordan into the
place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. {SV41}And many
resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John
spake of this man were true. {SV42}And many believed on him there.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}Now a certain {FI}man{Fi} was sick, {FI}named{Fi} Lazarus, of
Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. {SV2}(It was {FI}that{Fi}
Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair,
whose brother Lazarus was sick.) {SV3}Therefore his sisters sent unto him,
saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. {SV4}When Jesus heard
{FI}that,{Fi} he said, {FR}This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory
of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. {Fr}{SV5}Now Jesus
loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. {SV6}When he had heard therefore
that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
{SV7}Then after that saith he to {FI}his{Fi} disciples, {FR}Let us go into
Judaea again. {Fr}{SV8}{FI}His{Fi} disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews
of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? {SV9}Jesus
answered, {FR}Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the
day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is
no light in him. {Fr}{SV11}These things said he: and after that he saith unto
them, {FR}Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of
sleep. {Fr}{SV12}Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do
well. {SV13}Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had
spoken of taking of rest in sleep. {SV14}Then said Jesus unto them plainly,
{FR}Lazarus is dead. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}And I am glad for your sakes that I was
not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.
{Fr}{SV16}Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his
fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. {SV17}Then when
Jesus came, he found that he had {FI}lain{Fi} in the grave four days already.
{SV18}Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:
{SV19}And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them
concerning their brother. {SV20}Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus
was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat {FI}still{Fi} in the house.
{SV21}Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother
had not died. {SV22}But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of
God, God will give {FI}it{Fi} thee. {SV23}Jesus saith unto her, {FR}Thy
brother shall rise again. {Fr}{SV24}Martha saith unto him, I know that he
shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. {SV25}Jesus said unto
her, {FR}I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though
he were dead, yet shall he live: {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And whosoever liveth and
believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? {Fr}{SV27}She saith
unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God,
which should come into the world. {SV28}And when she had so said, she went
her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and
calleth for thee. {SV29}As soon as she heard {FI}that,{Fi} she arose quickly,
and came unto him. {SV30}Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in
that place where Martha met him. {SV31}The Jews then which were with her in
the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily
and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.
{SV32}Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at
his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not
died. {SV33}When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping
which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, {SV34}And
said, {FR}Where have ye laid him?{Fr} They said unto him, Lord, come and see.
{SV35}Jesus wept. {SV36}Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
{SV37}And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the
blind, have caused that even this man should not have died? {SV38}Jesus
therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a
stone lay upon it. {SV39}Jesus said, {FR}Take ye away the stone.{Fr} Martha,
the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he
stinketh: for he hath been {FI}dead{Fi} four days. {SV40}Jesus saith unto
her, {FR}Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest
see the glory of God? {Fr}{SV41}Then they took away the stone {FI}from the
place{Fi} where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up {FI}his{Fi} eyes, and
said, {FR}Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. {Fr}{SV42}{FR}And I
knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I
said {FI}it,{Fi} that they may believe that thou hast sent me. {Fr}{SV43}And
when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, {FR}Lazarus, come forth.
{Fr}{SV44}And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with
graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto
them, {FR}Loose him, and let him go. {Fr}{SV45}Then many of the Jews which
came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
{SV46}But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what
things Jesus had done.{CM}
{SV47}Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said,
What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. {SV48}If we let him thus alone,
all {FI}men{Fi} will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away
both our place and nation. {SV49}And one of them, {FI}named{Fi} Caiaphas,
being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all,
{SV50}Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for
the people, and that the whole nation perish not. {SV51}And this spake he not
of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should
die for that nation; {SV52}And not for that nation only, but that also he
should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
{SV53}Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to
death. {SV54}Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went
thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and
there continued with his disciples.{CM}
{SV55}And the Jews passover was nigh at hand: and many went out of the
country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves. {SV56}Then
sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the
temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast? {SV57}Now both the
chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man
knew where he were, he should shew {FI}it,{Fi} that they might take him.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where
Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. {SV2}There
they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that
sat at the table with him. {SV3}Then took Mary a pound of ointment of
spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet
with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
{SV4}Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simons {FI}son,{Fi}
which should betray him, {SV5}Why was not this ointment sold for three
hundred pence, and given to the poor? {SV6}This he said, not that he cared
for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was
put therein. {SV7}Then said Jesus, {FR}Let her alone: against the day of my
burying hath she kept this. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}For the poor always ye have with
you; but me ye have not always. {Fr}{SV9}Much people of the Jews therefore
knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus sake only, but that they
might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.{CM}
{SV10}But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to
death; {SV11}Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and
believed on Jesus.{CM}
{SV12}On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they
heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, {SV13}Took branches of palm trees,
and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed {FI}is{Fi} the King
of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. {SV14}And Jesus, when he had
found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, {SV15}Fear not, daughter of
Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an asss colt. {SV16}These things
understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then
remembered they that these things were written of him, and {FI}that{Fi} they
had done these things unto him. {SV17}The people therefore that was with him
when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare
record. {SV18}For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard
that he had done this miracle. {SV19}The Pharisees therefore said among
themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone
after him.{CM}
{SV20}And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the
feast: {SV21}The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of
Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. {SV22}Philip
cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.{CM}
{SV23}And Jesus answered them, saying, {FR}The hour is come, that the Son of
man should be glorified. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except
a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it
die, it bringeth forth much fruit. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}He that loveth his life
shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto
life eternal. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where
I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will
{FI}my{Fi} Father honour. {Fr}{SV27}{FR}Now is my soul troubled; and what
shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto
this hour. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Father, glorify thy name.{Fr} Then came there a
voice from heaven, {FI}saying,{Fi} I have both glorified {FI}it,{Fi} and will
glorify {FI}it{Fi} again. {SV29}The people therefore, that stood by, and
heard {FI}it,{Fi} said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
{SV30}Jesus answered and said, {FR}This voice came not because of me, but for
your sakes. {Fr}{SV31}{FR}Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the
prince of this world be cast out. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}And I, if I be lifted up from
the earth, will draw all {FI}men{Fi} unto me. {Fr}{SV33}This he said,
signifying what death he should die. {SV34}The people answered him, We have
heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou,
{FR}The Son of man must be lifted up?{Fr} who is this Son of man? {SV35}Then
Jesus said unto them, {FR}Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk
while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in
darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. {Fr}{SV36}{FR}While ye have light,
believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light.{Fr} These things
spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.{CM}
{SV37}But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed
not on him: {SV38}That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled,
which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm
of the Lord been revealed? {SV39}Therefore they could not believe, because
that Esaias said again, {SV40}He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their
heart; that they should not see with {FI}their{Fi} eyes, nor understand with
{FI}their{Fi} heart, and be converted, and I should heal them. {SV41}These
things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.{CM}
{SV42}Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but
because of the Pharisees they did not confess {FI}him,{Fi} lest they should
be put out of the synagogue: {SV43}For they loved the praise of men more than
the praise of God.{CM}
{SV44}Jesus cried and said, {FR}He that believeth on me, believeth not on me,
but on him that sent me. {Fr}{SV45}{FR}And he that seeth me seeth him that
sent me. {Fr}{SV46}{FR}I am come a light into the world, that whosoever
believeth on me should not abide in darkness. {Fr}{SV47}{FR}And if any man
hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the
world, but to save the world. {Fr}{SV48}{FR}He that rejecteth me, and
receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have
spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. {Fr}{SV49}{FR}For I have
not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment,
what I should say, and what I should speak. {Fr}{SV50}{FR}And I know that his
commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the
Father said unto me, so I speak.{CM}
{Fr}{SC13}{SV1}Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his
hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having
loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. {SV2}And
supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas
Iscariot, Simons {FI}son,{Fi} to betray him; {SV3}Jesus knowing that the
Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God,
and went to God; {SV4}He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and
took a towel, and girded himself. {SV5}After that he poureth water into a
bason, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe {FI}them{Fi} with
the towel wherewith he was girded. {SV6}Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and
Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? {SV7}Jesus answered and
said unto him, {FR}What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know
hereafter. {Fr}{SV8}Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet.
Jesus answered him, {FR}If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
{Fr}{SV9}Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also
{FI}my{Fi} hands and {FI}my{Fi} head. {SV10}Jesus saith to him, {FR}He that
is washed needeth not save to wash {FI}his{Fi} feet, but is clean every whit:
and ye are clean, but not all. {Fr}{SV11}For he knew who should betray him;
therefore said he, {FR}Ye are not all clean. {Fr}{SV12}So after he had washed
their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto
them, {FR}Know ye what I have done to you? {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Ye call me Master
and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}If I then, {FI}your{Fi}
Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one anothers
feet. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I
have done to you. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant
is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that
sent him. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do
them.{CM}
{Fr}{SV18}{FR}I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the
scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his
heel against me. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Now I tell you before it come, that, when it
is come to pass, ye may believe that I am {FI}he. {Fi}{Fr}{SV20}{FR}Verily,
verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and
he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. {Fr}{SV21}When Jesus had
thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, {FR}Verily,
verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. {Fr}{SV22}Then the
disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. {SV23}Now there
was leaning on Jesus bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
{SV24}Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should
be of whom he spake. {SV25}He then lying on Jesus breast saith unto him,
Lord, who is it? {SV26}Jesus answered, {FR}He it is, to whom I shall give a
sop, when I have dipped {FI}it.{Fi}{Fr} And when he had dipped the sop, he
gave {FI}it{Fi} to Judas Iscariot, {FI}the son{Fi} of Simon. {SV27}And after
the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, {FR}That thou
doest, do quickly. {Fr}{SV28}Now no man at the table knew for what intent he
spake this unto him. {SV29}For some {FI}of them{Fi} thought, because Judas
had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy {FI}those things{Fi} that we
have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the
poor. {SV30}He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was
night.{CM}
{SV31}Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, {FR}Now is the Son of man
glorified, and God is glorified in him. {Fr}{SV32}{FR}If God be glorified in
him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify
him. {Fr}{SV33}{FR}Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye
shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so
now I say to you. {Fr}{SV34}{FR}A new commandment I give unto you, That ye
love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
{Fr}{SV35}{FR}By this shall all {FI}men{Fi} know that ye are my disciples, if
ye have love one to another.{CM}
{Fr}{SV36}Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered
him, {FR}Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me
afterwards. {Fr}{SV37}Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee
now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. {SV38}Jesus answered him, {FR}Wilt
thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock
shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.{CM}
{Fr}{SC14}{SV1}{FR}Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe
also in me. {Fr}{SV2}{FR}In my Fathers house are many mansions: if {FI}it
were{Fi} not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and
receive you unto myself; that where I am, {FI}there{Fi} ye may be also.
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. {Fr}{SV5}Thomas
saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the
way? {SV6}Jesus saith unto him, {FR}I am the way, the truth, and the life: no
man cometh unto the Father, but by me. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}If ye had known me, ye
should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have
seen him. {Fr}{SV8}Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it
sufficeth us. {SV9}Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Have I been so long time with
you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen
the Father; and how sayest thou {FI}then,{Fi} Shew us the Father?
{Fr}{SV10}{FR}Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in
me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father
that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Believe me that I
{FI}am{Fi} in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the
very works sake. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that
believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater
{FI}works{Fi} than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.
{Fr}{SV13}{FR}And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that
the Father may be glorified in the Son. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}If ye shall ask any
thing in my name, I will do {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV15}{FR}If ye love me, keep my commandments. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}And I
will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may
abide with you for ever; {Fr}{SV17}{FR}{FI}Even{Fi} the Spirit of truth; whom
the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but
ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}I
will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}Yet a
little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live,
ye shall live also. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}At that day ye shall know that I {FI}am{Fi}
in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}He that hath my
commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth
me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself
to him. {Fr}{SV22}Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that
thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? {SV23}Jesus
answered and said unto him, {FR}If a man love me, he will keep my words: and
my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with
him. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word
which ye hear is not mine, but the Fathers which sent me.
{Fr}{SV25}{FR}These things have I spoken unto you, being {FI}yet{Fi} present
with you. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But the Comforter, {FI}which is{Fi} the Holy Ghost,
whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and
bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
{Fr}{SV27}{FR}Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the
world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it
be afraid. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and
come {FI}again{Fi} unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I
said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
{Fr}{SV29}{FR}And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it
is come to pass, ye might believe. {Fr}{SV30}{FR}Hereafter I will not talk
much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
{Fr}{SV31}{FR}But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the
Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.{CM}
{Fr}{SC15}{SV1}{FR}I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
{Fr}{SV2}{FR}Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and
every {FI}branch{Fi} that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring
forth more fruit. {Fr}{SV3}{FR}Now ye are clean through the word which I have
spoken unto you. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot
bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye
abide in me. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}I am the vine, ye {FI}are{Fi} the branches: He that
abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without
me ye can do nothing. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth
as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast {FI}them{Fi} into
the fire, and they are burned. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}If ye abide in me, and my words
abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall
ye be my disciples. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved
you: continue ye in my love. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}If ye keep my commandments, ye
shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Fathers commandments, and
abide in his love. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}These things have I spoken unto you, that my
joy might remain in you, and {FI}that{Fi} your joy might be full.
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have
loved you. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay
down his life for his friends. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}Ye are my friends, if ye do
whatsoever I command you. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}Henceforth I call you not servants;
for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you
friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto
you. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained
you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and {FI}that{Fi} your fruit
should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may
give it you. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}These things I command you, that ye love one
another. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}If the world hate you, ye know that {FI}it hated{Fi}
me before it hated you. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}If ye were of the world, the world
would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen
you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Remember
the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If
they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my
saying, they will keep yours also. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}But all these things will
they do unto you for my names sake, because they know not him that sent me.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin:
but now they have no cloke for their sin. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}He that hateth me
hateth my Father also. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}If I had not done among them the works
which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen
and hated both me and my Father. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}But {FI}this cometh to
pass,{Fi} that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They
hated me without a cause. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}But when the Comforter is come, whom
I will send unto you from the Father, {FI}even{Fi} the Spirit of truth, which
proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And ye also
shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.{CM}
{Fr}{SC16}{SV1}These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be
offended. {SV2}{FR}They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time
cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}And these things will they do unto you, because they have not
known the Father, nor me. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}But these things have I told you, that
when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these
things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh
me, Whither goest thou? {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But because I have said these things
unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}Nevertheless I tell you
the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the
Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of
righteousness, and of judgment: {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Of sin, because they believe not
on me; {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see
me no more; {Fr}{SV11}{FR}Of judgment, because the prince of this world is
judged. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot
bear them now. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come,
he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but
whatsoever he shall hear, {FI}that{Fi} shall he speak: and he will shew you
things to come. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of
mine, and shall shew {FI}it{Fi} unto you. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}All things that the
Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall
shew {FI}it{Fi} unto you. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}A little while, and ye shall not see
me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the
Father. {Fr}{SV17}Then said {FI}some{Fi} of his disciples among themselves,
What is this that he saith unto us, {FR}A little while, and ye shall not see
me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the
Father? {Fr}{SV18}They said therefore, What is this that he saith, {FR}A
little while?{Fr} we cannot tell what he saith. {SV19}Now Jesus knew that
they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, {FR}Do ye enquire among
yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and
again, a little while, and ye shall see me? {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Verily, verily, I
say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and
ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
{Fr}{SV21}{FR}A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is
come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more
the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}And ye
now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall
rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. {Fr}{SV23}{FR}And in that day
ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall
ask the Father in my name, he will give {FI}it{Fi} you.
{Fr}{SV24}{FR}Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall
receive, that your joy may be full. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}These things have I spoken
unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto
you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}At
that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray
the Father for you: {Fr}{SV27}{FR}For the Father himself loveth you, because
ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}I
came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the
world, and go to the Father. {Fr}{SV29}His disciples said unto him, Lo, now
speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. {SV30}Now are we sure that
thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by
this we believe that thou camest forth from God. {SV31}Jesus answered them,
{FR}Do ye now believe? {Fr}{SV32}{FR}Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now
come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me
alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
{Fr}{SV33}{FR}These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have
peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have
overcome the world.{CM}
{Fr}{SC17}{SV1}These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and
said, {FR}Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may
glorify thee: {Fr}{SV2}{FR}As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that
he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only
true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. {Fr}{SV4}{FR}I have
glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to
do. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with
the glory which I had with thee before the world was. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}I have
manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine
they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given
me are of thee. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}For I have given unto them the words which thou
gavest me; and they have received {FI}them,{Fi} and have known surely that I
came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.
{Fr}{SV9}{FR}I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which
thou hast given me; for they are thine. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}And all mine are thine,
and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. {Fr}{SV11}{FR}And now I am no
more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy
Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they
may be one, as we {FI}are. {Fi}{Fr}{SV12}{FR}While I was with them in the
world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and
none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be
fulfilled. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in
the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them,
because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
{Fr}{SV15}{FR}I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but
that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}They are not of
the world, even as I am not of the world. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}Sanctify them through
thy truth: thy word is truth. {Fr}{SV18}{FR}As thou hast sent me into the
world, even so have I also sent them into the world. {Fr}{SV19}{FR}And for
their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the
truth. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which
shall believe on me through their word; {Fr}{SV21}{FR}That they all may be
one; as thou, Father, {FI}art{Fi} in me, and I in thee, that they also may be
one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they
may be one, even as we are one: {Fr}{SV23}{FR}I in them, and thou in me, that
they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast
sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}Father, I
will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that
they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me
before the foundation of the world. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}O righteous Father, the
world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that
thou hast sent me. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And I have declared unto them thy name, and
will declare {FI}it:{Fi} that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in
them, and I in them.{CM}
{Fr}{SC18}{SV1}When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his
disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he
entered, and his disciples. {SV2}And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the
place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. {SV3}Judas
then, having received a band {FI}of men{Fi} and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
{SV4}Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went
forth, and said unto them, {FR}Whom seek ye? {Fr}{SV5}They answered him,
Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, {FR}I am {FI}he.{Fi}{Fr} And Judas
also, which betrayed him, stood with them. {SV6}As soon then as he had said
unto them, {FR}I am {FI}he,{Fi}{Fr} they went backward, and fell to the
ground. {SV7}Then asked he them again, {FR}Whom seek ye?{Fr} And they said,
Jesus of Nazareth. {SV8}Jesus answered, {FR}I have told you that I am
{FI}he:{Fi} if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: {Fr}{SV9}That
the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, {FR}Of them which thou gavest
me have I lost none. {Fr}{SV10}Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and
smote the high priests servant, and cut off his right ear. The servants
name was Malchus. {SV11}Then said Jesus unto Peter, {FR}Put up thy sword into
the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
{Fr}{SV12}Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus,
and bound him, {SV13}And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in
law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year. {SV14}Now Caiaphas
was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man
should die for the people.{CM}
{SV15}And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and {FI}so did{Fi} another disciple:
that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the
palace of the high priest. {SV16}But Peter stood at the door without. Then
went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake
unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. {SV17}Then saith the
damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also {FI}one{Fi} of this
mans disciples? He saith, I am not. {SV18}And the servants and officers
stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed
themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.{CM}
{SV19}The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
{SV20}Jesus answered him, {FR}I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in
the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in
secret have I said nothing. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}Why askest thou me? ask them which
heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
{Fr}{SV22}And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by
struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high
priest so? {SV23}Jesus answered him, {FR}If I have spoken evil, bear witness
of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? {Fr}{SV24}Now Annas had sent
him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest. {SV25}And Simon Peter stood and
warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also {FI}one{Fi}
of his disciples? He denied {FI}it,{Fi} and said, I am not. {SV26}One of the
servants of the high priest, being {FI}his{Fi} kinsman whose ear Peter cut
off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? {SV27}Peter then
denied again: and immediately the cock crew.{CM}
{SV28}Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was
early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should
be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. {SV29}Pilate then went out
unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man? {SV30}They
answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have
delivered him up unto thee. {SV31}Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him,
and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is
not lawful for us to put any man to death: {SV32}That the saying of Jesus
might be fulfilled, which he spake, signifying what death he should die.
{SV33}Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and
said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews? {SV34}Jesus answered him,
{FR}Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
{Fr}{SV35}Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests
have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done? {SV36}Jesus answered,
{FR}My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then
would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now
is my kingdom not from hence. {Fr}{SV37}Pilate therefore said unto him, Art
thou a king then? Jesus answered, {FR}Thou sayest that I am a king. To this
end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear
witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
{Fr}{SV38}Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he
went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault
{FI}at all. {Fi}{SV39}But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you
one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of
the Jews? {SV40}Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but
Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.{CM}
{SC19}{SV1}Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged {FI}him.
{Fi}{SV2}And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put {FI}it{Fi} on
his head, and they put on him a purple robe, {SV3}And said, Hail, King of the
Jews! and they smote him with their hands. {SV4}Pilate therefore went forth
again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may
know that I find no fault in him. {SV5}Then came Jesus forth, wearing the
crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And {FI}Pilate{Fi} saith unto them,
Behold the man! {SV6}When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him,
they cried out, saying, Crucify {FI}him,{Fi} crucify {FI}him.{Fi} Pilate
saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify {FI}him:{Fi} for I find no fault in
him. {SV7}The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to
die, because he made himself the Son of God.{CM}
{SV8}When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid;
{SV9}And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art
thou? But Jesus gave him no answer. {SV10}Then saith Pilate unto him,
Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify
thee, and have power to release thee? {SV11}Jesus answered, {FR}Thou couldest
have no power {FI}at all{Fi} against me, except it were given thee from
above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
{Fr}{SV12}And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews
cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesars friend:
whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.{CM}
{SV13}When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and
sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in
the Hebrew, Gabbatha. {SV14}And it was the preparation of the passover, and
about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! {SV15}But
they cried out, Away with {FI}him,{Fi} away with {FI}him,{Fi} crucify him.
Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests
answered, We have no king but Caesar. {SV16}Then delivered he him therefore
unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led {FI}him{Fi} away.
{SV17}And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called {FI}the
place{Fi} of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: {SV18}Where
they crucified him, and two others with him, on either side one, and Jesus in
the midst.{CM}
{SV19}And Pilate wrote a title, and put {FI}it{Fi} on the cross. And the
writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. {SV20}This title then
read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to
the city: and it was written in Hebrew, {FI}and{Fi} Greek, {FI}and{Fi} Latin.
{SV21}Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King
of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. {SV22}Pilate answered,
What I have written I have written.{CM}
{SV23}Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments,
and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also {FI}his{Fi} coat: now
the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. {SV24}They said
therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose
it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted
my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things
therefore the soldiers did.{CM}
{SV25}Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mothers
sister, Mary the {FI}wife{Fi} of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. {SV26}When
Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved,
he saith unto his mother, {FR}Woman, behold thy son! {Fr}{SV27}Then saith he
to the disciple, {FR}Behold thy mother!{Fr} And from that hour that disciple
took her unto his own {FI}home.{CM}
{Fi}{SV28}After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished,
that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, {FR}I thirst. {Fr}{SV29}Now
there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with
vinegar, and put {FI}it{Fi} upon hyssop, and put {FI}it{Fi} to his mouth.
{SV30}When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, {FR}It is
finished:{Fr} and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. {SV31}The Jews
therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain
upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,)
besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and {FI}that{Fi} they might
be taken away. {SV32}Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first,
and of the other which was crucified with him. {SV33}But when they came to
Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: {SV34}But
one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there
out blood and water. {SV35}And he that saw {FI}it{Fi} bare record, and his
record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
{SV36}For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A
bone of him shall not be broken. {SV37}And again another scripture saith,
They shall look on him whom they pierced.{CM}
{SV38}And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but
secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the
body of Jesus: and Pilate gave {FI}him{Fi} leave. He came therefore, and took
the body of Jesus. {SV39}And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first
came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an
hundred pound {FI}weight. {Fi}{SV40}Then took they the body of Jesus, and
wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to
bury. {SV41}Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and
in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. {SV42}There
laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews preparation {FI}day;{Fi} for
the sepulchre was nigh at hand.{CM}
{SC20}{SV1}The first {FI}day{Fi} of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early,
when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from
the sepulchre. {SV2}Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the
other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away
the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
{SV3}Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the
sepulchre. {SV4}So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun
Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. {SV5}And he stooping down, {FI}and
looking in,{Fi} saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. {SV6}Then
cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the
linen clothes lie, {SV7}And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying
with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. {SV8}Then
went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he
saw, and believed. {SV9}For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must
rise again from the dead. {SV10}Then the disciples went away again unto their
own home.{CM}
{SV11}But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she
stooped down, {FI}and looked{Fi} into the sepulchre, {SV12}And seeth two
angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet,
where the body of Jesus had lain. {SV13}And they say unto her, Woman, why
weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and
I know not where they have laid him. {SV14}And when she had thus said, she
turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
{SV15}Jesus saith unto her, {FR}Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest
thou?{Fr} She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou
have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him
away. {SV16}Jesus saith unto her, {FR}Mary.{Fr} She turned herself, and saith
unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. {SV17}Jesus saith unto her,
{FR}Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my
brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and
{FI}to{Fi} my God, and your God. {Fr}{SV18}Mary Magdalene came and told the
disciples that she had seen the Lord, and {FI}that{Fi} he had spoken these
things unto her.{CM}
{SV19}Then the same day at evening, being the first {FI}day{Fi} of the week,
when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the
Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, {FR}Peace
{FI}be{Fi} unto you. {Fr}{SV20}And when he had so said, he shewed unto them
{FI}his{Fi} hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw
the Lord. {SV21}Then said Jesus to them again, {FR}Peace {FI}be{Fi} unto you:
as {FI}my{Fi} Father hath sent me, even so send I you. {Fr}{SV22}And when he
had said this, he breathed on {FI}them,{Fi} and saith unto them, {FR}Receive
ye the Holy Ghost: {Fr}{SV23}{FR}Whose soever sins ye remit, they are
remitted unto them; {FI}and{Fi} whose soever {FI}sins{Fi} ye retain, they are
retained.{CM}
{Fr}{SV24}But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them
when Jesus came. {SV25}The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have
seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the
print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust
my hand into his side, I will not believe.{CM}
{SV26}And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with
them: {FI}then{Fi} came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst,
and said, {FR}Peace {FI}be{Fi} unto you. {Fr}{SV27}Then saith he to Thomas,
{FR}reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand,
and thrust {FI}it{Fi} into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
{Fr}{SV28}And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
{SV29}Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast
believed: blessed {FI}are{Fi} they that have not seen, and {FI}yet{Fi} have
believed.{CM}
{Fr}{SV30}And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his
disciples, which are not written in this book: {SV31}But these are written,
that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that
believing ye might have life through his name.{CM}
{SC21}{SV1}After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at
the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he {FI}himself. {Fi}{SV2}There
were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana
in Galilee, and the {FI}sons{Fi} of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
{SV3}Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also
go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that
night they caught nothing. {SV4}But when the morning was now come, Jesus
stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. {SV5}Then
Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Children, have ye any meat?{Fr} They answered him,
No. {SV6}And he said unto them, {FR}Cast the net on the right side of the
ship, and ye shall find.{Fr} They cast therefore, and now they were not able
to draw it for the multitude of fishes. {SV7}Therefore that disciple whom
Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that
it was the Lord, he girt {FI}his{Fi} fishers coat {FI}unto him,{Fi} (for he
was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. {SV8}And the other disciples
came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two
hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. {SV9}As soon then as they were
come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and
bread. {SV10}Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Bring of the fish which ye have now
caught. {Fr}{SV11}Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great
fishes, and hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet
was not the net broken. {SV12}Jesus saith unto them, {FR}Come {FI}and{Fi}
dine.{Fr} And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that
it was the Lord. {SV13}Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them,
and fish likewise. {SV14}This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself
to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.{CM}
{SV15}So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, {FR}Simon,
{FI}son{Fi} of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?{Fr} He saith unto him,
Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, {FR}Feed my
lambs. {Fr}{SV16}He saith to him again the second time, {FR}Simon,
{FI}son{Fi} of Jonas, lovest thou me?{Fr} He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou
knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, {FR}Feed my sheep. {Fr}{SV17}He
saith unto him the third time, {FR}Simon, {FI}son{Fi} of Jonas, lovest thou
me?{Fr} Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest
thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest
that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, {FR}Feed my sheep.
{Fr}{SV18}{FR}Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou
girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be
old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and
carry {FI}thee{Fi} whither thou wouldest not. {Fr}{SV19}This spake he,
signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this,
he saith unto him, {FR}Follow me. {Fr}{SV20}Then Peter, turning about, seeth
the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at
supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? {SV21}Peter seeing
him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what {FI}shall{Fi} this man {FI}do?
{Fi}{SV22}Jesus saith unto him, {FR}If I will that he tarry till I come, what
{FI}is that{Fi} to thee? follow thou me. {Fr}{SV23}Then went this saying
abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said
not unto him, He shall not die; but, {FR}If I will that he tarry till I come,
what {FI}is that{Fi} to thee? {Fr}{SV24}This is the disciple which testifieth
of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is
true. {SV25}And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which,
if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself
could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBAc}{TT}The Acts of the Apostles{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that
Jesus began both to do and teach, {SV2}Until the day in which he was taken
up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the
apostles whom he had chosen: {SV3}To whom also he shewed himself alive after
his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and
speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: {SV4}And, being
assembled together with {FI}them,{Fi} commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, {FR}which,{Fr}
{FI}saith he,{Fi} {FR}ye have heard of me. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}For John truly
baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many
days hence. {Fr}{SV6}When they therefore were come together, they asked of
him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to
Israel? {SV7}And he said unto them, {FR}It is not for you to know the times
or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. {Fr}{SV8}{FR}But
ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. {Fr}{SV9}And when he had
spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received
him out of their sight. {SV10}And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven
as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; {SV11}Which
also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same
Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner
as ye have seen him go into heaven. {SV12}Then returned they unto Jerusalem
from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath days
journey. {SV13}And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room,
where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas,
Bartholomew, and Matthew, James {FI}the son{Fi} of Alphaeus, and Simon
Zelotes, and Judas {FI}the brother{Fi} of James. {SV14}These all continued
with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the
mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.{CM}
{SV15}And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and
said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)
{SV16}Men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, this scripture must needs have been
fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning
Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. {SV17}For he was numbered
with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. {SV18}Now this man purchased
a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder
in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. {SV19}And it was known unto all
the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper
tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood. {SV20}For it is written
in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell
therein: and his bishoprick let another take. {SV21}Wherefore of these men
which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out
among us, {SV22}Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that
he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his
resurrection. {SV23}And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was
surnamed Justus, and Matthias. {SV24}And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord,
which knowest the hearts of all {FI}men,{Fi} shew whether of these two thou
hast chosen, {SV25}That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship,
from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
{SV26}And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he
was numbered with the eleven apostles.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place. {SV2}And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as
of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were
sitting. {SV3}And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire,
and it sat upon each of them. {SV4}And they were all filled with the Holy
Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them
utterance. {SV5}And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of
every nation under heaven. {SV6}Now when this was noised abroad, the
multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard
them speak in his own language. {SV7}And they were all amazed and marvelled,
saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
{SV8}And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
{SV9}Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and
in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, {SV10}Phrygia, and Pamphylia,
in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews
and proselytes, {SV11}Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our
tongues the wonderful works of God. {SV12}And they were all amazed, and were
in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? {SV13}Others mocking
said, These men are full of new wine.{CM}
{SV14}But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said
unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all {FI}ye{Fi} that dwell at Jerusalem, be
this known unto you, and hearken to my words: {SV15}For these are not
drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is {FI}but{Fi} the third hour of the day.
{SV16}But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; {SV17}And it
shall come to pass in the last days, saith God,I will pour out of my Spirit
upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your
young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: {SV18}And
on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my
Spirit; and they shall prophesy: {SV19}And I will shew wonders in heaven
above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
{SV20}The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before
that great and notable day of the Lord come: {SV21}And it shall come to pass,
{FI}that{Fi} whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
{SV22}Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved
of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in
the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: {SV23}Him, being delivered by
the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by
wicked hands have crucified and slain: {SV24}Whom God hath raised up, having
loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be
holden of it. {SV25}For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord
always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be
moved: {SV26}Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover
also my flesh shall rest in hope: {SV27}Because thou wilt not leave my soul
in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
{SV28}Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of
joy with thy countenance. {SV29}Men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, let me freely speak
unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his
sepulchre is with us unto this day. {SV30}Therefore being a prophet, and
knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his
loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
{SV31}He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his
soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. {SV32}This
Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. {SV33}Therefore being
by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the
promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and
hear. {SV34}For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself,
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, {SV35}Until I make thy
foes thy footstool. {SV36}Therefore let all the house of Israel know
assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both
Lord and Christ.{CM}
{SV37}Now when they heard {FI}this,{Fi} they were pricked in their heart, and
said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men {FI}and{Fi} brethren,
what shall we do? {SV38}Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and
ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. {SV39}For the promise is unto
you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, {FI}even{Fi} as many
as the Lord our God shall call. {SV40}And with many other words did he
testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.{CM}
{SV41}Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day
there were added {FI}unto them{Fi} about three thousand souls. {SV42}And they
continued stedfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in
breaking of bread, and in prayers. {SV43}And fear came upon every soul: and
many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. {SV44}And all that believed
were together, and had all things common; {SV45}And sold their possessions
and goods, and parted them to all {FI}men,{Fi} as every man had need.
{SV46}And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of
heart, {SV47}Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the
Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of
prayer, {FI}being{Fi} the ninth {FI}hour. {Fi}{SV2}And a certain man lame
from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the
temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the
temple; {SV3}Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an
alms. {SV4}And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on
us. {SV5}And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
{SV6}Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I
thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. {SV7}And he
took him by the right hand, and lifted {FI}him{Fi} up: and immediately his
feet and ancle bones received strength. {SV8}And he leaping up stood, and
walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and
praising God. {SV9}And all the people saw him walking and praising God:
{SV10}And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate
of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which
had happened unto him. {SV11}And as the lame man which was healed held Peter
and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called
Solomons, greatly wondering.{CM}
{SV12}And when Peter saw {FI}it,{Fi} he answered unto the people, Ye men of
Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though
by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? {SV13}The God of
Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified
his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of
Pilate, when he was determined to let {FI}him{Fi} go. {SV14}But ye denied the
Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
{SV15}And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead;
whereof we are witnesses. {SV16}And his name through faith in his name hath
made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him
hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. {SV17}And
now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did {FI}it,{Fi} as {FI}did{Fi}
also your rulers. {SV18}But those things, which God before had shewed by the
mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so
fulfilled.{CM}
{SV19}Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted
out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
{SV20}And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
{SV21}Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all
things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the
world began. {SV22}For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the
Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye
hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. {SV23}And it shall come
to pass, {FI}that{Fi} every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be
destroyed from among the people. {SV24}Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel
and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold
of these days. {SV25}Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant
which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall
all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. {SV26}Unto you first God, having
raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of
you from his iniquities.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of
the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, {SV2}Being grieved that they
taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
{SV3}And they laid hands on them, and put {FI}them{Fi} in hold unto the next
day: for it was now eventide. {SV4}Howbeit many of them which heard the word
believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.{CM}
{SV5}And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and
scribes, {SV6}And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and
Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were
gathered together at Jerusalem. {SV7}And when they had set them in the midst,
they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? {SV8}Then
Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people,
and elders of Israel, {SV9}If we this day be examined of the good deed done
to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; {SV10}Be it known unto
you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of
Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, {FI}even{Fi} by
him doth this man stand here before you whole. {SV11}This is the stone which
was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
{SV12}Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name
under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.{CM}
{SV13}Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that
they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge
of them, that they had been with Jesus. {SV14}And beholding the man which was
healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. {SV15}But when
they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among
themselves, {SV16}Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a
notable miracle hath been done by them {FI}is{Fi} manifest to all them that
dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny {FI}it. {Fi}{SV17}But that it spread
no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak
henceforth to no man in this name. {SV18}And they called them, and commanded
them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. {SV19}But Peter and
John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to
hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. {SV20}For we cannot but speak
the things which we have seen and heard. {SV21}So when they had further
threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish
them, because of the people: for all {FI}men{Fi} glorified God for that which
was done. {SV22}For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle
of healing was shewed.{CM}
{SV23}And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that
the chief priests and elders had said unto them. {SV24}And when they heard
that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou
{FI}art{Fi} God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that
in them is: {SV25}Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, Why did
the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? {SV26}The kings of the
earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and
against his Christ. {SV27}For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom
thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and
the people of Israel, were gathered together, {SV28}For to do whatsoever thy
hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. {SV29}And now, Lord,
behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all
boldness they may speak thy word, {SV30}By stretching forth thine hand to
heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child
Jesus.{CM}
{SV31}And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were
assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they
spake the word of God with boldness. {SV32}And the multitude of them that
believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any {FI}of them{Fi}
that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all
things common. {SV33}And with great power gave the apostles witness of the
resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
{SV34}Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were
possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things
that were sold, {SV35}And laid {FI}them{Fi} down at the apostles feet: and
distribution was made unto every man according as he had need. {SV36}And
Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being
interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, {FI}and{Fi} of the country of
Cyprus, {SV37}Having land, sold {FI}it,{Fi} and brought the money, and laid
{FI}it{Fi} at the apostles feet.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a
possession, {SV2}And kept back {FI}part{Fi} of the price, his wife also being
privy {FI}to it,{Fi} and brought a certain part, and laid {FI}it{Fi} at the
apostles feet. {SV3}But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine
heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back {FI}part{Fi} of the price of
the land? {SV4}Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was
sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in
thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. {SV5}And Ananias
hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on
all them that heard these things. {SV6}And the young men arose, wound him up,
and carried {FI}him{Fi} out, and buried {FI}him. {Fi}{SV7}And it was about
the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done,
came in. {SV8}And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land
for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. {SV9}Then Peter said unto her,
How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord?
behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband {FI}are{Fi} at the
door, and shall carry thee out. {SV10}Then fell she down straightway at his
feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her
dead, and, carrying {FI}her{Fi} forth, buried {FI}her{Fi} by her husband.
{SV11}And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard
these things.{CM}
{SV12}And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought
among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomons porch.
{SV13}And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people
magnified them. {SV14}And believers were the more added to the Lord,
multitudes both of men and women.) {SV15}Insomuch that they brought forth the
sick into the streets, and laid {FI}them{Fi} on beds and couches, that at the
least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
{SV16}There came also a multitude {FI}out{Fi} of the cities round about unto
Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean
spirits: and they were healed every one.{CM}
{SV17}Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which
is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, {SV18}And
laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
{SV19}But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought
them forth, and said, {SV20}Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people
all the words of this life. {SV21}And when they heard {FI}that,{Fi} they
entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest
came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all
the senate of the children of Israel and sent to the prison to have them
brought. {SV22}But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison,
they returned, and told, {SV23}Saying, The prison truly found we shut with
all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we
had opened, we found no man within. {SV24}Now when the high priest and the
captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted
of them whereunto this would grow. {SV25}Then came one and told them, saying,
Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and
teaching the people. {SV26}Then went the captain with the officers, and
brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should
have been stoned. {SV27}And when they had brought them, they set {FI}them{Fi}
before the council: and the high priest asked them, {SV28}Saying, Did not we
straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye
have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this mans
blood upon us.{CM}
{SV29}Then Peter and the {FI}other{Fi} apostles answered and said, We ought
to obey God rather than men. {SV30}The God of our fathers raised up Jesus,
whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. {SV31}Him hath God exalted with his right
hand {FI}to be{Fi} a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel,
and forgiveness of sins. {SV32}And we are his witnesses of these things; and
{FI}so is{Fi} also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey
him.{CM}
{SV33}When they heard {FI}that,{Fi} they were cut {FI}to the heart,{Fi} and
took counsel to slay them. {SV34}Then stood there up one in the council, a
Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all
the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; {SV35}And
said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to
do as touching these men. {SV36}For before these days rose up Theudas,
boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred,
joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were
scattered, and brought to nought. {SV37}After this man rose up Judas of
Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he
also perished; and all, {FI}even{Fi} as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
{SV38}And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for
if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: {SV39}But if
it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight
against God. {SV40}And to him they agreed: and when they had called the
apostles, and beaten {FI}them,{Fi} they commanded that they should not speak
in the name of Jesus, and let them go.{CM}
{SV41}And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they
were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. {SV42}And daily in the
temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus
Christ.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied,
there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their
widows were neglected in the daily ministration. {SV2}Then the twelve called
the multitude of the disciples {FI}unto them,{Fi} and said, It is not reason
that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables. {SV3}Wherefore,
brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy
Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. {SV4}But we will
give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.{CM}
{SV5}And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a
man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and
Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
{SV6}Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid
{FI}their{Fi} hands on them. {SV7}And the word of God increased; and the
number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company
of the priests were obedient to the faith. {SV8}And Stephen, full of faith
and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.{CM}
{SV9}Then there arose certain of {FI}the synagogue,{Fi} which is called the
synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of
Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. {SV10}And they were not able to
resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. {SV11}Then they suborned
men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and
{FI}against{Fi} God. {SV12}And they stirred up the people, and the elders,
and the scribes, and came upon {FI}him,{Fi} and caught him, and brought
{FI}him{Fi} to the council, {SV13}And set up false witnesses, which said,
This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and
the law: {SV14}For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall
destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
{SV15}And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his
face as it had been the face of an angel.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}Then said the high priest, Are these things so? {SV2}And he said,
Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our
father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
{SV3}And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred,
and come into the land which I shall shew thee. {SV4}Then came he out of the
land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his
father was dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell.
{SV5}And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not {FI}so much as{Fi} to
set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a
possession, and to his seed after him, when {FI}as yet{Fi} he had no child.
{SV6}And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange
land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat {FI}them{Fi}
evil four hundred years. {SV7}And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage
will I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in
this place. {SV8}And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so
{FI}Abraham{Fi} begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac
{FI}begat{Fi} Jacob; and Jacob {FI}begat{Fi} the twelve patriarchs. {SV9}And
the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with
him, {SV10}And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour
and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor
over Egypt and all his house. {SV11}Now there came a dearth over all the land
of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no
sustenance. {SV12}But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent
out our fathers first. {SV13}And at the second {FI}time{Fi} Joseph was made
known to his brethren; and Josephs kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
{SV14}Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to {FI}him,{Fi} and all
his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. {SV15}So Jacob went down into
Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, {SV16}And were carried over into
Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of
the sons of Emmor {FI}the father{Fi} of Sychem. {SV17}But when the time of
the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and
multiplied in Egypt, {SV18}Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.
{SV19}The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our
fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might
not live. {SV20}In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and
nourished up in his fathers house three months: {SV21}And when he was cast
out, Pharaohs daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.
{SV22}And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was
mighty in words and in deeds. {SV23}And when he was full forty years old, it
came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. {SV24}And
seeing one {FI}of them{Fi} suffer wrong, he defended {FI}him,{Fi} and avenged
him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: {SV25}For he supposed his
brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them:
but they understood not. {SV26}And the next day he shewed himself unto them
as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are
brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? {SV27}But he that did his neighbour
wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?
{SV28}Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? {SV29}Then
fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he
begat two sons. {SV30}And when forty years were expired, there appeared to
him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire
in a bush. {SV31}When Moses saw {FI}it,{Fi} he wondered at the sight: and as
he drew near to behold {FI}it,{Fi} the voice of the Lord came unto him,
{SV32}{FI}Saying,{Fi} I {FI}am{Fi} the God of thy fathers, the God of
Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and
durst not behold. {SV33}Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy
feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground. {SV34}I have seen, I
have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard
their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send
thee into Egypt. {SV35}This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a
ruler and a judge? the same did God send {FI}to be{Fi} a ruler and a
deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.
{SV36}He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the
land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.{CM}
{SV37}This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet
shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him
shall ye hear. {SV38}This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness
with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and {FI}with{Fi} our
fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: {SV39}To whom our
fathers would not obey, but thrust {FI}him{Fi} from them, and in their hearts
turned back again into Egypt, {SV40}Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go
before us: for {FI}as for{Fi} this Moses, which brought us out of the land of
Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. {SV41}And they made a calf in those
days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their
own hands. {SV42}Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of
heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel,
have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices {FI}by the space of{Fi}
forty years in the wilderness? {SV43}Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of
Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship
them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon. {SV44}Our fathers had the
tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto
Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.
{SV45}Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the
possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our
fathers, unto the days of David; {SV46}Who found favour before God, and
desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. {SV47}But Solomon built
him an house. {SV48}Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with
hands; as saith the prophet, {SV49}Heaven {FI}is{Fi} my throne, and earth
{FI}is{Fi} my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what
{FI}is{Fi} the place of my rest? {SV50}Hath not my hand made all these
things?{CM}
{SV51}Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist
the Holy Ghost: as your fathers {FI}did,{Fi} so {FI}do{Fi} ye. {SV52}Which of
the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which
shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the
betrayers and murderers: {SV53}Who have received the law by the disposition
of angels, and have not kept {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{SV54}When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they
gnashed on him with {FI}their{Fi} teeth. {SV55}But he, being full of the Holy
Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus
standing on the right hand of God, {SV56}And said, Behold, I see the heavens
opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. {SV57}Then they
cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with
one accord, {SV58}And cast {FI}him{Fi} out of the city, and stoned
{FI}him:{Fi} and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young mans feet,
whose name was Saul. {SV59}And they stoned Stephen, calling upon {FI}God,{Fi}
and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. {SV60}And he kneeled down, and
cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he
had said this, he fell asleep.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was
a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were
all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the
apostles. {SV2}And devout men carried Stephen {FI}to his burial,{Fi} and made
great lamentation over him. {SV3}As for Saul, he made havock of the church,
entering into every house, and haling men and women committed {FI}them{Fi} to
prison. {SV4}Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where
preaching the word. {SV5}Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and
preached Christ unto them. {SV6}And the people with one accord gave heed unto
those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he
did. {SV7}For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that
were possessed {FI}with them:{Fi} and many taken with palsies, and that were
lame, were healed. {SV8}And there was great joy in that city. {SV9}But there
was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used
sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was
some great one: {SV10}To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the
greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. {SV11}And to him they
had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
{SV12}But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the
kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men
and women. {SV13}Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized,
he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs
which were done. {SV14}Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard
that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and
John: {SV15}Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might
receive the Holy Ghost: {SV16}(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them:
only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) {SV17}Then laid they
{FI}their{Fi} hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. {SV18}And when
Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles hands the Holy Ghost was
given, he offered them money, {SV19}Saying, Give me also this power, that on
whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. {SV20}But Peter said
unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift
of God may be purchased with money. {SV21}Thou hast neither part nor lot in
this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. {SV22}Repent
therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of
thine heart may be forgiven thee. {SV23}For I perceive that thou art in the
gall of bitterness, and {FI}in{Fi} the bond of iniquity. {SV24}Then answered
Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which
ye have spoken come upon me. {SV25}And they, when they had testified and
preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel
in many villages of the Samaritans. {SV26}And the angel of the Lord spake
unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth
down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. {SV27}And he arose and went:
and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace
queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come
to Jerusalem for to worship, {SV28}Was returning, and sitting in his chariot
read Esaias the prophet. {SV29}Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and
join thyself to this chariot. {SV30}And Philip ran thither to {FI}him,{Fi}
and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou
readest? {SV31}And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And
he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. {SV32}The place of
the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter;
and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: {SV33}In
his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his
generation? for his life is taken from the earth. {SV34}And the eunuch
answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of
himself, or of some other man? {SV35}Then Philip opened his mouth, and began
at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. {SV36}And as they went on
{FI}their{Fi} way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See,
{FI}here is{Fi} water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? {SV37}And Philip
said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered
and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. {SV38}And he
commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water,
both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. {SV39}And when they were
come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the
eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. {SV40}But Philip
was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till
he came to Caesarea.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the
disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, {SV2}And desired of him
letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way,
whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
{SV3}And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined
round about him a light from heaven: {SV4}And he fell to the earth, and heard
a voice saying unto him, {FR}Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
{Fr}{SV5}And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, {FR}I am Jesus
whom thou persecutest: {FI}it is{Fi} hard for thee to kick against the
pricks. {Fr}{SV6}And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou
have me to do? And the Lord {FI}said{Fi} unto him, {FR}Arise, and go into the
city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. {Fr}{SV7}And the men which
journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
{SV8}And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no
man: but they led him by the hand, and brought {FI}him{Fi} into Damascus.
{SV9}And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.{CM}
{SV10}And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him
said the Lord in a vision, {FR}Ananias.{Fr} And he said, Behold, I {FI}am
here,{Fi} Lord. {SV11}And the Lord {FI}said{Fi} unto him, {FR}Arise, and go
into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas
for {FI}one{Fi} called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and
putting {FI}his{Fi} hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
{Fr}{SV13}Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how
much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: {SV14}And here he hath
authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. {SV15}But
the Lord said unto him, {FR}Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to
bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my
names sake. {Fr}{SV17}And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house;
and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, {FI}even{Fi}
Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that
thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. {SV18}And
immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received
sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. {SV19}And when he had received
meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples
which were at Damascus. {SV20}And straightway he preached Christ in the
synagogues, that he is the Son of God. {SV21}But all that heard {FI}him{Fi}
were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on
this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring
them bound unto the chief priests? {SV22}But Saul increased the more in
strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this
is very Christ.{CM}
{SV23}And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill
him: {SV24}But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the
gates day and night to kill him. {SV25}Then the disciples took him by night,
and let {FI}him{Fi} down by the wall in a basket. {SV26}And when Saul was
come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were
all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. {SV27}But
Barnabas took him, and brought {FI}him{Fi} to the apostles, and declared unto
them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and
how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. {SV28}And he was
with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. {SV29}And he spake boldly in
the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went
about to slay him. {SV30}{FI}Which{Fi} when the brethren knew, they brought
him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. {SV31}Then had the
churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were
edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy
Ghost, were multiplied.{CM}
{SV32}And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all {FI}quarters,{Fi}
he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda. {SV33}And there he
found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was
sick of the palsy. {SV34}And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh
thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. {SV35}And all
that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord. {SV36}Now
there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation
is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she
did. {SV37}And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died:
whom when they had washed, they laid {FI}her{Fi} in an upper chamber.
{SV38}And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard
that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring {FI}him{Fi} that
he would not delay to come to them. {SV39}Then Peter arose and went with
them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the
widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas
made, while she was with them. {SV40}But Peter put them all forth, and
kneeled down, and prayed; and turning {FI}him{Fi} to the body said, Tabitha,
arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. {SV41}And
he gave her {FI}his{Fi} hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the
saints and widows, presented her alive. {SV42}And it was known throughout all
Joppa; and many believed in the Lord. {SV43}And it came to pass, that he
tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.{CM}
{SC10}{SV1}There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion
of the band called the Italian {FI}band, {Fi}{SV2}A devout {FI}man,{Fi} and
one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people,
and prayed to God alway. {SV3}He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth
hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him,
Cornelius. {SV4}And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is
it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a
memorial before God. {SV5}And now send men to Joppa, and call for {FI}one{Fi}
Simon, whose surname is Peter: {SV6}He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose
house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
{SV7}And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called
two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on
him continually; {SV8}And when he had declared all {FI}these{Fi} things unto
them, he sent them to Joppa.{CM}
{SV9}On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the
city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: {SV10}And
he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he
fell into a trance, {SV11}And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel
descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners,
and let down to the earth: {SV12}Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts
of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
{SV13}And there came a voice to him, {FR}Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
{Fr}{SV14}But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that
is common or unclean. {SV15}And the voice {FI}spake{Fi} unto him again the
second time, {FR}What God hath cleansed, {FI}that{Fi} call not thou common.
{Fr}{SV16}This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into
heaven. {SV17}Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he
had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made
enquiry for Simons house, and stood before the gate, {SV18}And called, and
asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.{CM}
{SV19}While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold,
three men seek thee. {SV20}Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with
them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. {SV21}Then Peter went down to
the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he
whom ye seek: what {FI}is{Fi} the cause wherefore ye are come? {SV22}And they
said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of
good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy
angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. {SV23}Then
called he them in, and lodged {FI}them.{Fi} And on the morrow Peter went away
with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. {SV24}And the
morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and
had called together his kinsmen and near friends. {SV25}And as Peter was
coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped
{FI}him. {Fi}{SV26}But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am
a man. {SV27}And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were
come together. {SV28}And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an
unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of
another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common
or unclean. {SV29}Therefore came I {FI}unto you{Fi} without gainsaying, as
soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
{SV30}And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at
the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in
bright clothing, {SV31}And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine
alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. {SV32}Send therefore to
Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the
house of {FI}one{Fi} Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh,
shall speak unto thee. {SV33}Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou
hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present
before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.{CM}
{SV34}Then Peter opened {FI}his{Fi} mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive
that God is no respecter of persons: {SV35}But in every nation he that
feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. {SV36}The word
which {FI}God{Fi} sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus
Christ: (he is Lord of all:) {SV37}That word, {FI}I say,{Fi} ye know, which
was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the
baptism which John preached; {SV38}How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with
the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all
that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. {SV39}And we are
witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in
Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: {SV40}Him God raised up the
third day, and shewed him openly; {SV41}Not to all the people, but unto
witnesses chosen before of God, {FI}even{Fi} to us, who did eat and drink
with him after he rose from the dead. {SV42}And he commanded us to preach
unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God
{FI}to be{Fi} the Judge of quick and dead. {SV43}To him give all the prophets
witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive
remission of sins.{CM}
{SV44}While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them
which heard the word. {SV45}And they of the circumcision which believed were
astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was
poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. {SV46}For they heard them speak with
tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, {SV47}Can any man forbid
water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost
as well as we? {SV48}And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the
Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the
Gentiles had also received the word of God. {SV2}And when Peter was come up
to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
{SV3}Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
{SV4}But Peter rehearsed {FI}the matter{Fi} from the beginning, and expounded
{FI}it{Fi} by order unto them, saying, {SV5}I was in the city of Joppa
praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had
been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to
me: {SV6}Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw
fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and
fowls of the air. {SV7}And I heard a voice saying unto me, {FR}Arise, Peter;
slay and eat. {Fr}{SV8}But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or
unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. {SV9}But the voice answered
me again from heaven, {FR}What God hath cleansed, {FI}that{Fi} call not thou
common. {Fr}{SV10}And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again
into heaven. {SV11}And, behold, immediately there were three men already come
unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. {SV12}And the spirit
bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren
accompanied me, and we entered into the mans house: {SV13}And he shewed us
how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send
men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; {SV14}Who shall
tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. {SV15}And as
I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
{SV16}Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, {FR}John
indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.
{Fr}{SV17}Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as {FI}he did{Fi}
unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could
withstand God? {SV18}When they heard these things, they held their peace, and
glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance
unto life.{CM}
{SV19}Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose
about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching
the word to none but unto the Jews only. {SV20}And some of them were men of
Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the
Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. {SV21}And the hand of the Lord was with
them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.{CM}
{SV22}Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was
in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as
Antioch. {SV23}Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad,
and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the
Lord. {SV24}For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith:
and much people was added unto the Lord. {SV25}Then departed Barnabas to
Tarsus, for to seek Saul: {SV26}And when he had found him, he brought him
unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled
themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were
called Christians first in Antioch.{CM}
{SV27}And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. {SV28}And
there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that
there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in
the days of Claudius Caesar. {SV29}Then the disciples, every man according to
his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in
Judaea: {SV30}Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of
Barnabas and Saul.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth {FI}his{Fi}
hands to vex certain of the church. {SV2}And he killed James the brother of
John with the sword. {SV3}And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he
proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened
bread.) {SV4}And when he had apprehended him, he put {FI}him{Fi} in prison,
and delivered {FI}him{Fi} to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him;
intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. {SV5}Peter therefore
was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto
God for him. {SV6}And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night
Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the
keepers before the door kept the prison. {SV7}And, behold, the angel of the
Lord came upon {FI}him,{Fi} and a light shined in the prison: and he smote
Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his
chains fell off from {FI}his{Fi} hands. {SV8}And the angel said unto him,
Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him,
Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. {SV9}And he went out, and
followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but
thought he saw a vision. {SV10}When they were past the first and the second
ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened
to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one
street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. {SV11}And when Peter was
come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his
angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and {FI}from{Fi} all
the expectation of the people of the Jews. {SV12}And when he had considered
{FI}the thing,{Fi} he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose
surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. {SV13}And as
Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
{SV14}And when she knew Peters voice, she opened not the gate for gladness,
but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. {SV15}And they said
unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then
said they, It is his angel. {SV16}But Peter continued knocking: and when they
had opened {FI}the door,{Fi} and saw him, they were astonished. {SV17}But he,
beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how
the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things
unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another
place. {SV18}Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the
soldiers, what was become of Peter. {SV19}And when Herod had sought for him,
and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that {FI}they{Fi}
should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and
{FI}there{Fi} abode.{CM}
{SV20}And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they
came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the kings chamberlain
their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the
kings {FI}country. {Fi}{SV21}And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal
apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. {SV22}And the
people gave a shout, {FI}saying, It is{Fi} the voice of a god, and not of a
man. {SV23}And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave
not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.{CM}
{SV24}But the word of God grew and multiplied. {SV25}And Barnabas and Saul
returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled {FI}their{Fi} ministry, and
took with them John, whose surname was Mark.{CM}
{SC13}{SV1}Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets
and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of
Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and
Saul. {SV2}As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said,
Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
{SV3}And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid {FI}their{Fi} hands on
them, they sent {FI}them{Fi} away.{CM}
{SV4}So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and
from thence they sailed to Cyprus. {SV5}And when they were at Salamis, they
preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also
John to {FI}their{Fi} minister. {SV6}And when they had gone through the isle
unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose
name {FI}was{Fi} Bar-jesus: {SV7}Which was with the deputy of the country,
Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired
to hear the word of God. {SV8}But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by
interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the
faith. {SV9}Then Saul, (who also {FI}is called{Fi} Paul,) filled with the
Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, {SV10}And said, O full of all subtilty and
all mischief, {FI}thou{Fi} child of the devil, {FI}thou{Fi} enemy of all
righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
{SV11}And now, behold, the hand of the Lord {FI}is{Fi} upon thee, and thou
shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell
on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by
the hand. {SV12}Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being
astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. {SV13}Now when Paul and his company
loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from
them returned to Jerusalem.{CM}
{SV14}But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and
went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. {SV15}And after the
reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto
them, saying, {FI}Ye{Fi} men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, if ye have any word of
exhortation for the people, say on. {SV16}Then Paul stood up, and beckoning
with {FI}his{Fi} hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give
audience. {SV17}The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and
exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and
with an high arm brought he them out of it. {SV18}And about the time of forty
years suffered he their manners in the wilderness. {SV19}And when he had
destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them
by lot. {SV20}And after that he gave {FI}unto them{Fi} judges about the space
of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet. {SV21}And
afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a
man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years. {SV22}And when he
had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also
he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the {FI}son{Fi} of Jesse, a
man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. {SV23}Of this mans
seed hath God according to {FI}his{Fi} promise raised unto Israel a Saviour,
Jesus: {SV24}When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of
repentance to all the people of Israel. {SV25}And as John fulfilled his
course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not {FI}he.{Fi} But, behold,
there cometh one after me, whose shoes of {FI}his{Fi} feet I am not worthy to
loose. {SV26}Men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and
whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
{SV27}For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew
him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day,
they have fulfilled {FI}them{Fi} in condemning {FI}him. {Fi}{SV28}And though
they found no cause of death {FI}in him,{Fi} yet desired they Pilate that he
should be slain. {SV29}And when they had fulfilled all that was written of
him, they took {FI}him{Fi} down from the tree, and laid {FI}him{Fi} in a
sepulchre. {SV30}But God raised him from the dead: {SV31}And he was seen many
days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his
witnesses unto the people. {SV32}And we declare unto you glad tidings, how
that the promise which was made unto the fathers, {SV33}God hath fulfilled
the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it
is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I
begotten thee. {SV34}And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead,
{FI}now{Fi} no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will
give you the sure mercies of David. {SV35}Wherefore he saith also in another
{FI}psalm,{Fi} Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
{SV36}For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God,
fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: {SV37}But
he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.{CM}
{SV38}Be it known unto you therefore, men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, that through
this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: {SV39}And by him all
that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be
justified by the law of Moses. {SV40}Beware therefore, lest that come upon
you, which is spoken of in the prophets; {SV41}Behold, ye despisers, and
wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in
no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you. {SV42}And when the Jews
were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might
be preached to them the next sabbath. {SV43}Now when the congregation was
broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and
Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of
God.{CM}
{SV44}And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear
the word of God. {SV45}But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled
with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul,
contradicting and blaspheming. {SV46}Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and
said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to
you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of
everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. {SV47}For so hath the Lord
commanded us, {FI}saying,{Fi} I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles,
that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. {SV48}And
when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the
Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. {SV49}And the
word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. {SV50}But the Jews
stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city,
and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of
their coasts. {SV51}But they shook off the dust of their feet against them,
and came unto Iconium. {SV52}And the disciples were filled with joy, and with
the Holy Ghost.{CM}
{SC14}{SV1}And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into
the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the
Jews and also of the Greeks believed. {SV2}But the unbelieving Jews stirred
up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.
{SV3}Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave
testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be
done by their hands. {SV4}But the multitude of the city was divided: and part
held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. {SV5}And when there was an
assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to
use {FI}them{Fi} despitefully, and to stone them, {SV6}They were ware of
{FI}it,{Fi} and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the
region that lieth round about: {SV7}And there they preached the gospel.{CM}
{SV8}And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a
cripple from his mothers womb, who never had walked: {SV9}The same heard
Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to
be healed, {SV10}Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he
leaped and walked. {SV11}And when the people saw what Paul had done, they
lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come
down to us in the likeness of men. {SV12}And they called Barnabas, Jupiter;
and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. {SV13}Then the priest
of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the
gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. {SV14}{FI}Which{Fi}
when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard {FI}of,{Fi} they rent their
clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, {SV15}And saying, Sirs, why
do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach
unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which
made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:
{SV16}Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
{SV17}Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,
and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with
food and gladness. {SV18}And with these sayings scarce restrained they the
people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.{CM}
{SV19}And there came thither {FI}certain{Fi} Jews from Antioch and Iconium,
who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew {FI}him{Fi} out of
the city, supposing he had been dead. {SV20}Howbeit, as the disciples stood
round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he
departed with Barnabas to Derbe. {SV21}And when they had preached the gospel
to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and
{FI}to{Fi} Iconium, and Antioch, {SV22}Confirming the souls of the disciples,
{FI}and{Fi} exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through
much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. {SV23}And when they had
ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they
commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. {SV24}And after they had
passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. {SV25}And when they had
preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: {SV26}And thence
sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God
for the work which they fulfilled. {SV27}And when they were come, and had
gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them,
and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. {SV28}And there
they abode long time with the disciples.{CM}
{SC15}{SV1}And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren,
{FI}and said,{Fi} Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye
cannot be saved. {SV2}When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small
dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas,
and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and
elders about this question. {SV3}And being brought on their way by the
church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of
the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. {SV4}And when
they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and {FI}of{Fi}
the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with
them. {SV5}But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which
believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command
{FI}them{Fi} to keep the law of Moses.{CM}
{SV6}And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this
matter. {SV7}And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said
unto them, Men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God
made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of
the gospel, and believe. {SV8}And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them
witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as {FI}he did{Fi} unto us; {SV9}And
put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
{SV10}Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the
disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? {SV11}But we
believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved,
even as they.{CM}
{SV12}Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and
Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles
by them.{CM}
{SV13}And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men
{FI}and{Fi} brethren, hearken unto me: {SV14}Simeon hath declared how God at
the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
{SV15}And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
{SV16}After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David,
which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will
set it up: {SV17}That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all
the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all
these things. {SV18}Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of
the world. {SV19}Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which
from among the Gentiles are turned to God: {SV20}But that we write unto them,
that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and {FI}from{Fi} fornication, and
{FI}from{Fi} things strangled, and {FI}from{Fi} blood. {SV21}For Moses of old
time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues
every sabbath day. {SV22}Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the
whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul
and Barnabas; {FI}namely,{Fi} Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men
among the brethren: {SV23}And they wrote {FI}letters{Fi} by them after this
manner; The apostles and elders and brethren {FI}send{Fi} greeting unto the
brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
{SV24}Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have
troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, {FI}Ye must{Fi} be
circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no {FI}such{Fi} commandment:
{SV25}It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen
men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, {SV26}Men that have hazarded
their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. {SV27}We have sent
therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell {FI}you{Fi} the same things by
mouth. {SV28}For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you
no greater burden than these necessary things; {SV29}That ye abstain from
meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from
fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye
well. {SV30}So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they
had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
{SV31}{FI}Which{Fi} when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
{SV32}And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the
brethren with many words, and confirmed {FI}them. {Fi}{SV33}And after they
had tarried {FI}there{Fi} a space, they were let go in peace from the
brethren unto the apostles. {SV34}Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide
there still. {SV35}Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and
preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.{CM}
{SV36}And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit
our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord,
{FI}and see{Fi} how they do. {SV37}And Barnabas determined to take with them
John, whose surname was Mark. {SV38}But Paul thought not good to take him
with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to
the work. {SV39}And the contention was so sharp between them, that they
departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed
unto Cyprus; {SV40}And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by
the brethren unto the grace of God. {SV41}And he went through Syria and
Cilicia, confirming the churches.{CM}
{SC16}{SV1}Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple
was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess,
and believed; but his father {FI}was{Fi} a Greek: {SV2}Which was well
reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. {SV3}Him would
Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the
Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a
Greek. {SV4}And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the
decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were
at Jerusalem. {SV5}And so were the churches established in the faith, and
increased in number daily. {SV6}Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and
the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the
word in Asia, {SV7}After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into
Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. {SV8}And they passing by Mysia
came down to Troas. {SV9}And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There
stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia,
and help us. {SV10}And after he had seen the vision, immediately we
endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had
called us for to preach the gospel unto them. {SV11}Therefore loosing from
Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to
Neapolis; {SV12}And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that
part of Macedonia, {FI}and{Fi} a colony: and we were in that city abiding
certain days. {SV13}And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river
side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the
women which resorted {FI}thither.{CM}
{Fi}{SV14}And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of
Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard {FI}us:{Fi} whose heart the Lord
opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
{SV15}And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought {FI}us,{Fi}
saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house,
and abide {FI}there.{Fi} And she constrained us.{CM}
{SV16}And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed
with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by
soothsaying: {SV17}The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These
men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of
salvation. {SV18}And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned
and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come
out of her. And he came out the same hour.{CM}
{SV19}And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they
caught Paul and Silas, and drew {FI}them{Fi} into the marketplace unto the
rulers, {SV20}And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being
Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, {SV21}And teach customs, which are not
lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. {SV22}And the
multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their
clothes, and commanded to beat {FI}them. {Fi}{SV23}And when they had laid
many stripes upon them, they cast {FI}them{Fi} into prison, charging the
jailer to keep them safely: {SV24}Who, having received such a charge, thrust
them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks.{CM}
{SV25}And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and
the prisoners heard them. {SV26}And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so
that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors
were opened, and every ones bands were loosed. {SV27}And the keeper of the
prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew
out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners
had been fled. {SV28}But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no
harm: for we are all here. {SV29}Then he called for a light, and sprang in,
and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, {SV30}And brought
them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? {SV31}And they said,
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
{SV32}And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in
his house. {SV33}And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed
{FI}their{Fi} stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
{SV34}And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them,
and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house. {SV35}And when it was day,
the magistrates sent the serjeants, saying, Let those men go. {SV36}And the
keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to
let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. {SV37}But Paul said unto
them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast
{FI}us{Fi} into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay verily;
but let them come themselves and fetch us out. {SV38}And the serjeants told
these words unto the magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they
were Romans. {SV39}And they came and besought them, and brought {FI}them{Fi}
out, and desired {FI}them{Fi} to depart out of the city. {SV40}And they went
out of the prison, and entered into {FI}the house of{Fi} Lydia and when they
had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.{CM}
{SC17}{SV1}Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they
came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: {SV2}And Paul, as
his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them
out of the scriptures, {SV3}Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have
suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach
unto you, is Christ. {SV4}And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul
and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women
not a few.{CM}
{SV5}But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain
lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city
on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out
to the people. {SV6}And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain
brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the
world upside down are come hither also; {SV7}Whom Jason hath received: and
these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another
king, {FI}one{Fi} Jesus. {SV8}And they troubled the people and the rulers of
the city, when they heard these things. {SV9}And when they had taken security
of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.{CM}
{SV10}And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto
Berea: who coming {FI}thither{Fi} went into the synagogue of the Jews.
{SV11}These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received
the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily,
whether those things were so. {SV12}Therefore many of them believed; also of
honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. {SV13}But when the
Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul
at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. {SV14}And then
immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but
Silas and Timotheus abode there still. {SV15}And they that conducted Paul
brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus
for to come to him with all speed, they departed.{CM}
{SV16}Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in
him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. {SV17}Therefore disputed
he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the
market daily with them that met with him. {SV18}Then certain philosophers of
the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will
this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange
gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. {SV19}And
they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this
new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, {FI}is? {Fi}{SV20}For thou bringest
certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things
mean. {SV21}(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their
time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.){CM}
{SV22}Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars hill, and said, {FI}Ye{Fi} men of
Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. {SV23}For as
I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this
inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him
declare I unto you. {SV24}God that made the world and all things therein,
seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with
hands; {SV25}Neither is worshipped with mens hands, as though he needed any
thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; {SV26}And
hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the
earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of
their habitation; {SV27}That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might
feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
{SV28}For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of
your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. {SV29}Forasmuch then
as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is
like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and mans device.
{SV30}And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all
men every where to repent: {SV31}Because he hath appointed a day, in the
which he will judge the world in righteousness by {FI}that{Fi} man whom he
hath ordained; {FI}whereof{Fi} he hath given assurance unto all {FI}men,{Fi}
in that he hath raised him from the dead.{CM}
{SV32}And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and
others said, We will hear thee again of this {FI}matter. {Fi}{SV33}So Paul
departed from among them. {SV34}Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and
believed: among the which {FI}was{Fi} Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman
named Damaris, and others with them.{CM}
{SC18}{SV1}After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;
{SV2}And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from
Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews
to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. {SV3}And because he was of the same
craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were
tentmakers. {SV4}And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and
persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. {SV5}And when Silas and Timotheus were
come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the
Jews {FI}that{Fi} Jesus {FI}was{Fi} Christ. {SV6}And when they opposed
themselves, and blasphemed, he shook {FI}his{Fi} raiment, and said unto them,
Your blood {FI}be{Fi} upon your own heads; I {FI}am{Fi} clean: from
henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.{CM}
{SV7}And he departed thence, and entered into a certain {FI}mans{Fi} house,
named Justus, {FI}one{Fi} that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the
synagogue. {SV8}And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on
the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed,
and were baptized. {SV9}Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision,
{FR}Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: {Fr}{SV10}{FR}For I am
with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people
in this city. {Fr}{SV11}And he continued {FI}there{Fi} a year and six months,
teaching the word of God among them.{CM}
{SV12}And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection
with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
{SV13}Saying, This {FI}fellow{Fi} persuadeth men to worship God contrary to
the law. {SV14}And when Paul was now about to open {FI}his{Fi} mouth, Gallio
said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O
{FI}ye{Fi} Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: {SV15}But if it be
a question of words and names, and {FI}of{Fi} your law, look ye {FI}to
it;{Fi} for I will be no judge of such {FI}matters. {Fi}{SV16}And he drave
them from the judgment seat. {SV17}Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the
chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat {FI}him{Fi} before the judgment seat.
And Gallio cared for none of those things.{CM}
{SV18}And Paul {FI}after this{Fi} tarried {FI}there{Fi} yet a good while, and
then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with
him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn {FI}his{Fi} head in Cenchrea: for he
had a vow. {SV19}And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself
entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. {SV20}When they
desired {FI}him{Fi} to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
{SV21}But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast
that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And
he sailed from Ephesus. {SV22}And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone
up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch. {SV23}And after he had
spent some time {FI}there,{Fi} he departed, and went over {FI}all{Fi} the
country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.{CM}
{SV24}And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man,
{FI}and{Fi} mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. {SV25}This man was
instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake
and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of
John. {SV26}And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila
and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto {FI}them,{Fi} and expounded unto
him the way of God more perfectly. {SV27}And when he was disposed to pass
into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who,
when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
{SV28}For he mightily convinced the Jews, {FI}and that{Fi} publickly, shewing
by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.{CM}
{SC19}{SV1}And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul
having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain
disciples, {SV2}He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye
believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there
be any Holy Ghost. {SV3}And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye
baptized? And they said, Unto Johns baptism. {SV4}Then said Paul, John
verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that
they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ
Jesus. {SV5}When they heard {FI}this,{Fi} they were baptized in the name of
the Lord Jesus. {SV6}And when Paul had laid {FI}his{Fi} hands upon them, the
Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
{SV7}And all the men were about twelve. {SV8}And he went into the synagogue,
and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the
things concerning the kingdom of God. {SV9}But when divers were hardened, and
believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed
from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one
Tyrannus. {SV10}And this continued by the space of two years; so that all
they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and
Greeks. {SV11}And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: {SV12}So
that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and
the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.{CM}
{SV13}Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call
over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We
adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. {SV14}And there were seven sons of
{FI}one{Fi} Sceva, a Jew, {FI}and{Fi} chief of the priests, which did so.
{SV15}And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know;
but who are ye? {SV16}And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them,
and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that
house naked and wounded. {SV17}And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks
also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord
Jesus was magnified. {SV18}And many that believed came, and confessed, and
shewed their deeds. {SV19}Many of them also which used curious arts brought
their books together, and burned them before all {FI}men:{Fi} and they
counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand {FI}pieces{Fi} of
silver. {SV20}So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.{CM}
{SV21}After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had
passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have
been there, I must also see Rome. {SV22}So he sent into Macedonia two of them
that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in
Asia for a season. {SV23}And the same time there arose no small stir about
that way. {SV24}For a certain {FI}man{Fi} named Demetrius, a silversmith,
which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the
craftsmen; {SV25}Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation,
and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. {SV26}Moreover
ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia,
this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no
gods, which are made with hands: {SV27}So that not only this our craft is in
danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess
Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all
Asia and the world worshippeth. {SV28}And when they heard {FI}these
sayings,{Fi} they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great {FI}is{Fi}
Diana of the Ephesians. {SV29}And the whole city was filled with confusion:
and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Pauls companions
in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. {SV30}And when Paul
would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
{SV31}And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto
him, desiring {FI}him{Fi} that he would not adventure himself into the
theatre. {SV32}Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the
assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come
together. {SV33}And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews
putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have
made his defence unto the people. {SV34}But when they knew that he was a Jew,
all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great {FI}is{Fi}
Diana of the Ephesians. {SV35}And when the townclerk had appeased the people,
he said, {FI}Ye{Fi} men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how
that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana,
and of the {FI}image{Fi} which fell down from Jupiter? {SV36}Seeing then that
these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do
nothing rashly. {SV37}For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither
robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. {SV38}Wherefore if
Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any
man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
{SV39}But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be
determined in a lawful assembly. {SV40}For we are in danger to be called in
question for this days uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an
account of this concourse. {SV41}And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed
the assembly.{CM}
{SC20}{SV1}And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto {FI}him{Fi} the
disciples, and embraced {FI}them,{Fi} and departed for to go into Macedonia.
{SV2}And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much
exhortation, he came into Greece, {SV3}And {FI}there{Fi} abode three months.
And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he
purposed to return through Macedonia. {SV4}And there accompanied him into
Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus;
and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
{SV5}These going before tarried for us at Troas. {SV6}And we sailed away from
Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in
five days; where we abode seven days. {SV7}And upon the first {FI}day{Fi} of
the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto
them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
{SV8}And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were
gathered together. {SV9}And there sat in a window a certain young man named
Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he
sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up
dead. {SV10}And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing {FI}him{Fi}
said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. {SV11}When he therefore
was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while,
even till break of day, so he departed. {SV12}And they brought the young man
alive, and were not a little comforted.{CM}
{SV13}And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to
take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. {SV14}And
when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. {SV15}And
we sailed thence, and came the next {FI}day{Fi} over against Chios; and the
next {FI}day{Fi} we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next
{FI}day{Fi} we came to Miletus. {SV16}For Paul had determined to sail by
Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it
were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.{CM}
{SV17}And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the
church. {SV18}And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know,
from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with
you at all seasons, {SV19}Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and
with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the
Jews: {SV20}{FI}And{Fi} how I kept back nothing that was profitable {FI}unto
you,{Fi} but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house
to house, {SV21}Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks,
repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. {SV22}And now,
behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that
shall befall me there: {SV23}Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every
city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. {SV24}But none of these
things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might
finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the
Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. {SV25}And now, behold,
I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God,
shall see my face no more. {SV26}Wherefore I take you to record this day,
that I {FI}am{Fi} pure from the blood of all {FI}men. {Fi}{SV27}For I have
not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.{CM}
{SV28}Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the
which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God,
which he hath purchased with his own blood. {SV29}For I know this, that after
my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
{SV30}Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to
draw away disciples after them. {SV31}Therefore watch, and remember, that by
the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with
tears. {SV32}And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his
grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among
all them which are sanctified. {SV33}I have coveted no mans silver, or gold,
or apparel. {SV34}Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered
unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. {SV35}I have shewed you
all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to
remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, {FR}It is more blessed to
give than to receive.{CM}
{Fr}{SV36}And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them
all. {SV37}And they all wept sore, and fell on Pauls neck, and kissed him,
{SV38}Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should
see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.{CM}
{SC21}{SV1}And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had
launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the {FI}day{Fi}
following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: {SV2}And finding a ship
sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. {SV3}Now when we
had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria,
and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden. {SV4}And
finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the
Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem. {SV5}And when we had
accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought
us on our way, with wives and children, till {FI}we were{Fi} out of the city:
and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. {SV6}And when we had taken our
leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. {SV7}And
when we had finished {FI}our{Fi} course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and
saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day. {SV8}And the next
{FI}day{Fi} we that were of Pauls company departed, and came unto Caesarea:
and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was {FI}one{Fi}
of the seven; and abode with him. {SV9}And the same man had four daughters,
virgins, which did prophesy. {SV10}And as we tarried {FI}there{Fi} many days,
there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. {SV11}And when
he was come unto us, he took Pauls girdle, and bound his own hands and feet,
and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the
man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver {FI}him{Fi} into the hands of
the Gentiles. {SV12}And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that
place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. {SV13}Then Paul answered, What
mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only,
but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. {SV14}And when
he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be
done.{CM}
{SV15}And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to
Jerusalem. {SV16}There went with us also {FI}certain{Fi} of the disciples of
Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with
whom we should lodge. {SV17}And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren
received us gladly. {SV18}And the {FI}day{Fi} following Paul went in with us
unto James; and all the elders were present. {SV19}And when he had saluted
them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles
by his ministry. {SV20}And when they heard {FI}it,{Fi} they glorified the
Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews
there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law: {SV21}And they
are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the
Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise
{FI}their{Fi} children, neither to walk after the customs. {SV22}What is it
therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that
thou art come. {SV23}Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four men
which have a vow on them; {SV24}Them take, and purify thyself with them, and
be at charges with them, that they may shave {FI}their{Fi} heads: and all may
know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are
nothing; but {FI}that{Fi} thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the
law. {SV25}As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written
{FI}and{Fi} concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they
keep themselves from {FI}things{Fi} offered to idols, and from blood, and
from strangled, and from fornication. {SV26}Then Paul took the men, and the
next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the
accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be
offered for every one of them.{CM}
{SV27}And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia,
when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on
him, {SV28}Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth
all {FI}men{Fi} every where against the people, and the law, and this place:
and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy
place. {SV29}(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an
Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
{SV30}And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took
Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
{SV31}And as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief captain
of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. {SV32}Who immediately took
soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief
captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul. {SV33}Then the chief
captain came near, and took him, and commanded {FI}him{Fi} to be bound with
two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done. {SV34}And some
cried one thing, some another, among the multitude: and when he could not
know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into the
castle. {SV35}And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne
of the soldiers for the violence of the people. {SV36}For the multitude of
the people followed after, crying, Away with him. {SV37}And as Paul was to be
led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee?
Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? {SV38}Art not thou that Egyptian, which
before these days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four
thousand men that were murderers? {SV39}But Paul said, I am a man {FI}which
am{Fi} a Jew of Tarsus, {FI}a city{Fi} in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city:
and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. {SV40}And when he
had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand
unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto
{FI}them{Fi} in the Hebrew tongue, saying,{CM}
{SC22}{SV1}Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence {FI}which I
make{Fi} now unto you. {SV2}(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew
tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) {SV3}I am verily a
man {FI}which am{Fi} a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up
in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, {FI}and{Fi} taught according to the
perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye
all are this day. {SV4}And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and
delivering into prisons both men and women. {SV5}As also the high priest doth
bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received
letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were
there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. {SV6}And it came to pass,
that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon,
suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. {SV7}And I
fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, {FR}Saul, Saul, why
persecutest thou me? {Fr}{SV8}And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said
unto me, {FR}I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. {Fr}{SV9}And they
that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not
the voice of him that spake to me. {SV10}And I said, What shall I do, Lord?
And the Lord said unto me, {FR}Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it
shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.
{Fr}{SV11}And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by
the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. {SV12}And one
Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the
Jews which dwelt {FI}there, {Fi}{SV13}Came unto me, and stood, and said unto
me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.
{SV14}And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou
shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice
of his mouth. {SV15}For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou
hast seen and heard. {SV16}And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized,
and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. {SV17}And it came to
pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the
temple, I was in a trance; {SV18}And saw him saying unto me, {FR}Make haste,
and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy
testimony concerning me. {Fr}{SV19}And I said, Lord, they know that I
imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: {SV20}And
when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and
consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
{SV21}And he said unto me, {FR}Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto
the Gentiles. {Fr}{SV22}And they gave him audience unto this word, and
{FI}then{Fi} lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a
{FI}fellow{Fi} from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
{SV23}And as they cried out, and cast off {FI}their{Fi} clothes, and threw
dust into the air, {SV24}The chief captain commanded him to be brought into
the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might
know wherefore they cried so against him. {SV25}And as they bound him with
thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to
scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? {SV26}When the centurion
heard {FI}that,{Fi} he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed
what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. {SV27}Then the chief captain came,
and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. {SV28}And the
chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul
said, But I was {FI}free{Fi} born. {SV29}Then straightway they departed from
him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid,
after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. {SV30}On the
morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of
the Jews, he loosed him from {FI}his{Fi} bands, and commanded the chief
priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him
before them.{CM}
{SC23}{SV1}And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men {FI}and{Fi}
brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.
{SV2}And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite
him on the mouth. {SV3}Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee,
{FI}thou{Fi} whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and
commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law? {SV4}And they that stood by
said, Revilest thou Gods high priest? {SV5}Then said Paul, I wist not,
brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not
speak evil of the ruler of thy people. {SV6}But when Paul perceived that the
one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the
council, Men {FI}and{Fi} brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of
the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question. {SV7}And when
he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the
Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. {SV8}For the Sadducees say that
there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees
confess both. {SV9}And there arose a great cry: and the scribes {FI}that
were{Fi} of the Pharisees part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in
this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight
against God. {SV10}And when there arose a great dissension, the chief
captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them,
commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them,
and to bring {FI}him{Fi} into the castle. {SV11}And the night following the
Lord stood by him, and said, {FR}Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast
testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
{Fr}{SV12}And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound
themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till
they had killed Paul. {SV13}And they were more than forty which had made this
conspiracy. {SV14}And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We
have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we
have slain Paul. {SV15}Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief
captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire
something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are
ready to kill him. {SV16}And when Pauls sisters son heard of their lying in
wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. {SV17}Then Paul
called one of the centurions unto {FI}him,{Fi} and said, Bring this young man
unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. {SV18}So he
took him, and brought {FI}him{Fi} to the chief captain, and said, Paul the
prisoner called me unto {FI}him,{Fi} and prayed me to bring this young man
unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee. {SV19}Then the chief captain
took him by the hand, and went {FI}with him{Fi} aside privately, and asked
{FI}him,{Fi} What is that thou hast to tell me? {SV20}And he said, The Jews
have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into
the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.
{SV21}But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them
more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will
neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready,
looking for a promise from thee. {SV22}So the chief captain {FI}then{Fi} let
the young man depart, and charged {FI}him, See thou{Fi} tell no man that thou
hast shewed these things to me. {SV23}And he called unto {FI}him{Fi} two
centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and
horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of
the night; {SV24}And provide {FI}them{Fi} beasts, that they may set Paul on,
and bring {FI}him{Fi} safe unto Felix the governor. {SV25}And he wrote a
letter after this manner: {SV26}Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent
governor Felix {FI}sendeth{Fi} greeting. {SV27}This man was taken of the
Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and
rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. {SV28}And when I would
have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into
their council: {SV29}Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their
law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.
{SV30}And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent
straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before
thee what {FI}they had{Fi} against him. Farewell. {SV31}Then the soldiers, as
it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought {FI}him{Fi} by night to
Antipatris. {SV32}On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with him, and
returned to the castle: {SV33}Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered
the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. {SV34}And when
the governor had read {FI}the letter,{Fi} he asked of what province he was.
And when he understood that {FI}he was{Fi} of Cilicia; {SV35}I will hear
thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be
kept in Herods judgment hall.{CM}
{SC24}{SV1}And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the
elders, and {FI}with{Fi} a certain orator {FI}named{Fi} Tertullus, who
informed the governor against Paul. {SV2}And when he was called forth,
Tertullus began to accuse {FI}him,{Fi} saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy
great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy
providence, {SV3}We accept {FI}it{Fi} always, and in all places, most noble
Felix, with all thankfulness. {SV4}Notwithstanding, that I be not further
tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a
few words. {SV5}For we have found this man {FI}a{Fi} pestilent
{FI}fellow,{Fi} and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the
world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: {SV6}Who also hath gone
about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to
our law. {SV7}But the chief captain Lysias came {FI}upon us,{Fi} and with
great violence took {FI}him{Fi} away out of our hands, {SV8}Commanding his
accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take
knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him. {SV9}And the Jews also
assented, saying that these things were so. {SV10}Then Paul, after that the
governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that
thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more
cheerfully answer for myself: {SV11}Because that thou mayest understand, that
there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship.
{SV12}And they neither found me in the temple disputing with any man, neither
raising up the people, neither in the synagogues, nor in the city:
{SV13}Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. {SV14}But
this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so
worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in
the law and in the prophets: {SV15}And have hope toward God, which they
themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both
of the just and unjust. {SV16}And herein do I exercise myself, to have always
a conscience void of offence toward God, and {FI}toward{Fi} men. {SV17}Now
after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
{SV18}Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple,
neither with multitude, nor with tumult. {SV19}Who ought to have been here
before thee, and object, if they had ought against me. {SV20}Or else let
these same {FI}here{Fi} say, if they have found any evil doing in me, while I
stood before the council, {SV21}Except it be for this one voice, that I cried
standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in
question by you this day.{CM}
{SV22}And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of
{FI}that{Fi} way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain
shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. {SV23}And he
commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let {FI}him{Fi} have liberty, and
that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto
him.{CM}
{SV24}And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which
was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.
{SV25}And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come
Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a
convenient season, I will call for thee. {SV26}He hoped also that money
should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he
sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. {SV27}But after two years
Porcius Festus came into Felix room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a
pleasure, left Paul bound.{CM}
{SC25}{SV1}Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he
ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. {SV2}Then the high priest and the chief
of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, {SV3}And desired
favour against him, that he would send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in
the way to kill him. {SV4}But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at
Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly {FI}thither. {Fi}{SV5}Let
them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with {FI}me,{Fi}
and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him. {SV6}And when he had
tarried among them more than ten days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the
next day sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be brought. {SV7}And
when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about,
and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not
prove. {SV8}While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the
Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any
thing at all. {SV9}But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered
Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these
things before me? {SV10}Then said Paul, I stand at Caesars judgment seat,
where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very
well knowest. {SV11}For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing
worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things
whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto
Caesar. {SV12}Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered,
Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? unto Caesar shalt thou go.{CM}
{SV13}And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to
salute Festus. {SV14}And when they had been there many days, Festus declared
Pauls cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by
Felix: {SV15}About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the
elders of the Jews informed {FI}me,{Fi} desiring {FI}to have{Fi} judgment
against him. {SV16}To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to
deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers
face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime
laid against him. {SV17}Therefore, when they were come hither, without any
delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be
brought forth. {SV18}Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought
none accusation of such things as I supposed: {SV19}But had certain questions
against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom
Paul affirmed to be alive. {SV20}And because I doubted of such manner of
questions, I asked {FI}him{Fi} whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be
judged of these matters. {SV21}But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto
the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to
Caesar. {SV22}Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man
myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.{CM}
{SV23}And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp,
and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and
principal men of the city, at Festus commandment Paul was brought forth.
{SV24}And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with
us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with
me, both at Jerusalem, and {FI}also{Fi} here, crying that he ought not to
live any longer. {SV25}But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy
of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to
send him. {SV26}Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my lord.
Wherefore I have brought him forth before you, and specially before thee, O
king Agrippa, that, after examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
{SV27}For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to
signify the crimes {FI}laid{Fi} against him.{CM}
{SC26}{SV1}Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for
thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: {SV2}I
think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day
before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews:
{SV3}Especially {FI}because I know{Fi} thee to be expert in all customs and
questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to hear me
patiently. {SV4}My manner of life from my youth, which was at the first among
mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; {SV5}Which knew me from the
beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our
religion I lived a Pharisee. {SV6}And now I stand and am judged for the hope
of the promise made of God unto our fathers: {SV7}Unto which {FI}promise{Fi}
our twelve tribes, instantly serving {FI}God{Fi} day and night, hope to come.
For which hopes sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. {SV8}Why
should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the
dead? {SV9}I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things
contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. {SV10}Which thing I also did in
Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received
authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my
voice against {FI}them. {Fi}{SV11}And I punished them oft in every synagogue,
and compelled {FI}them{Fi} to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against
them, I persecuted {FI}them{Fi} even unto strange cities. {SV12}Whereupon as
I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,
{SV13}At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the
brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with
me. {SV14}And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking
unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, {FR}Saul, Saul, why persecutest
thou me? {FI}it is{Fi} hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
{Fr}{SV15}And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, {FR}I am Jesus whom
thou persecutest. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have
appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness
both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I
will appear unto thee; {Fr}{SV17}{FR}Delivering thee from the people, and
{FI}from{Fi} the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, {Fr}{SV18}{FR}To open
their eyes, {FI}and{Fi} to turn {FI}them{Fi} from darkness to light, and
{FI}from{Fi} the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness
of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in
me. {Fr}{SV19}Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the
heavenly vision: {SV20}But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at
Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and {FI}then{Fi} to the
Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for
repentance. {SV21}For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went
about to kill {FI}me. {Fi}{SV22}Having therefore obtained help of God, I
continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other
things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
{SV23}That Christ should suffer, {FI}and{Fi} that he should be the first that
should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the
Gentiles.{CM}
{SV24}And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul,
thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. {SV25}But he said,
I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and
soberness. {SV26}For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I
speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from
him; for this thing was not done in a corner. {SV27}King Agrippa, believest
thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. {SV28}Then Agrippa said unto
Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. {SV29}And Paul said, I
would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were
both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. {SV30}And when
he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they
that sat with them: {SV31}And when they were gone aside, they talked between
themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
{SV32}Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been set at liberty,
if he had not appealed unto Caesar.{CM}
{SC27}{SV1}And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they
delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto {FI}one{Fi} named Julius, a
centurion of Augustus band. {SV2}And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we
launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; {FI}one{Fi} Aristarchus, a
Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. {SV3}And the next {FI}day{Fi} we
touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave {FI}him{Fi}
liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. {SV4}And when we had
launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were
contrary. {SV5}And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia,
we came to Myra, {FI}a city{Fi} of Lycia. {SV6}And there the centurion found
a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. {SV7}And when
we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the
wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone; {SV8}And,
hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh
whereunto was the city {FI}of{Fi} Lasea.{CM}
{SV9}Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous,
because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished {FI}them,
{Fi}{SV10}And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with
hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
{SV11}Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the
ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. {SV12}And because the
haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence
also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, {FI}and there{Fi} to
winter; {FI}which is{Fi} an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west
and north west. {SV13}And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that
they had obtained {FI}their{Fi} purpose, loosing {FI}thence,{Fi} they sailed
close by Crete. {SV14}But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous
wind, called Euroclydon. {SV15}And when the ship was caught, and could not
bear up into the wind, we let {FI}her{Fi} drive. {SV16}And running under a
certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
{SV17}Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship;
and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so
were driven. {SV18}And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next
{FI}day{Fi} they lightened the ship; {SV19}And the third {FI}day{Fi} we cast
out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. {SV20}And when neither sun
nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on {FI}us,{Fi} all
hope that we should be saved was then taken away. {SV21}But after long
abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should
have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained
this harm and loss. {SV22}And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there
shall be no loss of {FI}any mans{Fi} life among you, but of the ship.
{SV23}For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom
I serve, {SV24}Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar:
and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. {SV25}Wherefore,
sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was
told me. {SV26}Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. {SV27}But when
the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about
midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; {SV28}And
sounded, and found {FI}it{Fi} twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little
further, they sounded again, and found {FI}it{Fi} fifteen fathoms. {SV29}Then
fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of
the stern, and wished for the day. {SV30}And as the shipmen were about to
flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under
colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, {SV31}Paul
said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye
cannot be saved. {SV32}Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and
let her fall off. {SV33}And while the day was coming on, Paul besought
{FI}them{Fi} all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye
have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing. {SV34}Wherefore I
pray you to take {FI}some{Fi} meat: for this is for your health: for there
shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you. {SV35}And when he had
thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all:
and when he had broken {FI}it,{Fi} he began to eat. {SV36}Then were they all
of good cheer, and they also took {FI}some{Fi} meat. {SV37}And we were in all
in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. {SV38}And when they had
eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
{SV39}And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a
certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were
possible, to thrust in the ship. {SV40}And when they had taken up the
anchors, they committed {FI}themselves{Fi} unto the sea, and loosed the
rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
{SV41}And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground;
and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was
broken with the violence of the waves. {SV42}And the soldiers counsel was to
kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. {SV43}But
the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from {FI}their{Fi} purpose;
and commanded that they which could swim should cast {FI}themselves{Fi} first
{FI}into the sea,{Fi} and get to land: {SV44}And the rest, some on boards,
and some on {FI}broken pieces{Fi} of the ship. And so it came to pass, that
they escaped all safe to land.{CM}
{SC28}{SV1}And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was
called Melita. {SV2}And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness:
for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present
rain, and because of the cold. {SV3}And when Paul had gathered a bundle of
sticks, and laid {FI}them{Fi} on the fire, there came a viper out of the
heat, and fastened on his hand. {SV4}And when the barbarians saw the
{FI}venomous{Fi} beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt
this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance
suffereth not to live. {SV5}And he shook off the beast into the fire, and
felt no harm. {SV6}Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen
down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm
come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.{CM}
{SV7}In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island,
whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days
courteously. {SV8}And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of
a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid
his hands on him, and healed him. {SV9}So when this was done, others also,
which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed: {SV10}Who also
honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded {FI}us{Fi}
with such things as were necessary.{CM}
{SV11}And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had
wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. {SV12}And landing at
Syracuse, we tarried {FI}there{Fi} three days. {SV13}And from thence we
fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind
blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: {SV14}Where we found brethren, and
were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
{SV15}And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, they came to meet us as
far as Appii Forum, and The three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked
God, and took courage. {SV16}And when we came to Rome, the centurion
delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to
dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.{CM}
{SV17}And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the
Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men
{FI}and{Fi} brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or
customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the
hands of the Romans. {SV18}Who, when they had examined me, would have let
{FI}me{Fi} go, because there was no cause of death in me. {SV19}But when the
Jews spake against {FI}it,{Fi} I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not
that I had ought to accuse my nation of. {SV20}For this cause therefore have
I called for you, to see {FI}you,{Fi} and to speak with {FI}you:{Fi} because
that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. {SV21}And they said
unto him, We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither
any of the brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee. {SV22}But we
desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we
know that every where it is spoken against. {SV23}And when they had appointed
him a day, there came many to him into {FI}his{Fi} lodging; to whom he
expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus,
both out of the law of Moses, and {FI}out of{Fi} the prophets, from morning
till evening. {SV24}And some believed the things which were spoken, and some
believed not. {SV25}And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed,
after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the
prophet unto our fathers, {SV26}Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing
ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not
perceive: {SV27}For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears
are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see
with {FI}their{Fi} eyes, and hear with {FI}their{Fi} ears, and understand
with {FI}their{Fi} heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
{SV28}Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto
the Gentiles, and {FI}that{Fi} they will hear it. {SV29}And when he had said
these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.{CM}
{SV30}And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all
that came in unto him, {SV31}Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those
things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man
forbidding him.{CM}
{CM}
{SBRo}{TT}The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called {FI}to be{Fi} an
apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, {SV2}(Which he had promised afore
by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) {SV3}Concerning his Son Jesus Christ
our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
{SV4}And declared {FI}to be{Fi} the Son of God with power, according to the
spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: {SV5}By whom we have
received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations,
for his name: {SV6}Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: {SV7}To
all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called {FI}to be{Fi} saints: Grace to
you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV8}First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith
is spoken of throughout the whole world. {SV9}For God is my witness, whom I
serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make
mention of you always in my prayers; {SV10}Making request, if by any means
now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come
unto you. {SV11}For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some
spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; {SV12}That is, that I may
be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
{SV13}Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed
to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among
you also, even as among other Gentiles. {SV14}I am debtor both to the Greeks,
and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. {SV15}So, as much
as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
{SV16}For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of
God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to
the Greek. {SV17}For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith
to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.{CM}
{SV18}For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness
and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
{SV19}Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God
hath shewed {FI}it{Fi} unto them. {SV20}For the invisible things of him from
the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things
that are made, {FI}even{Fi} his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are
without excuse: {SV21}Because that, when they knew God, they glorified
{FI}him{Fi} not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their
imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. {SV22}Professing
themselves to be wise, they became fools, {SV23}And changed the glory of the
uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds,
and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.{CM}
{SV24}Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of
their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: {SV25}Who
changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature
more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. {SV26}For this cause
God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the
natural use into that which is against nature: {SV27}And likewise also the
men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward
another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in
themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. {SV28}And even as
they did not like to retain God in {FI}their{Fi} knowledge, God gave them
over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
{SV29}Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness,
covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity;
whisperers, {SV30}Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters,
inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, {SV31}Without
understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable,
unmerciful: {SV32}Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit
such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in
them that do them.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that
judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou
that judgest doest the same things. {SV2}But we are sure that the judgment of
God is according to truth against them which commit such things. {SV3}And
thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest
the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? {SV4}Or despisest thou
the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing
that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? {SV5}But after thy
hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the
day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; {SV6}Who will
render to every man according to his deeds: {SV7}To them who by patient
continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal
life: {SV8}But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but
obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, {SV9}Tribulation and anguish,
upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the
Gentile; {SV10}But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good,
to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: {SV11}For there is no respect of
persons with God. {SV12}For as many as have sinned without law shall also
perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by
the law; {SV13}(For not the hearers of the law {FI}are{Fi} just before God,
but the doers of the law shall be justified. {SV14}For when the Gentiles,
which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these,
having not the law, are a law unto themselves: {SV15}Which shew the work of
the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and
{FI}their{Fi} thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
{SV16}In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ
according to my gospel.{CM}
{SV17}Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy
boast of God, {SV18}And knowest {FI}his{Fi} will, and approvest the things
that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; {SV19}And art
confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which
are in darkness, {SV20}An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes,
which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. {SV21}Thou
therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that
preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? {SV22}Thou that sayest a
man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that
abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? {SV23}Thou that makest thy boast
of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God? {SV24}For the
name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
{SV25}For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be
a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
{SV26}Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law,
shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? {SV27}And shall not
uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by
the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? {SV28}For he is not a
Jew, which is one outwardly; neither {FI}is that{Fi} circumcision, which is
outward in the flesh: {SV29}But he {FI}is{Fi} a Jew, which is one inwardly;
and circumcision {FI}is that{Fi} of the heart, in the spirit, {FI}and{Fi} not
in the letter; whose praise {FI}is{Fi} not of men, but of God.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit {FI}is there{Fi}
of circumcision? {SV2}Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were
committed the oracles of God. {SV3}For what if some did not believe? shall
their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? {SV4}God forbid: yea,
let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest
be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
{SV5}But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall
we say? {FI}Is{Fi} God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
{SV6}God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? {SV7}For if the
truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I
also judged as a sinner? {SV8}And not {FI}rather,{Fi} (as we be slanderously
reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may
come? whose damnation is just.{CM}
{SV9}What then? are we better {FI}than they?{Fi} No, in no wise: for we have
before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; {SV10}As
it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: {SV11}There is none that
understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. {SV12}They are all gone
out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that
doeth good, no, not one. {SV13}Their throat {FI}is{Fi} an open sepulchre;
with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps {FI}is{Fi} under
their lips: {SV14}Whose mouth {FI}is{Fi} full of cursing and bitterness:
{SV15}Their feet {FI}are{Fi} swift to shed blood: {SV16}Destruction and
misery {FI}are{Fi} in their ways: {SV17}And the way of peace have they not
known: {SV18}There is no fear of God before their eyes.{CM}
{SV19}Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who
are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may
become guilty before God. {SV20}Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall
no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law {FI}is{Fi} the knowledge
of sin.{CM}
{SV21}But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being
witnessed by the law and the prophets; {SV22}Even the righteousness of God
{FI}which is{Fi} by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that
believe: for there is no difference: {SV23}For all have sinned, and come
short of the glory of God; {SV24}Being justified freely by his grace through
the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: {SV25}Whom God hath set forth {FI}to
be{Fi} a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his
righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the
forbearance of God; {SV26}To declare, {FI}I say,{Fi} at this time his
righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which
believeth in Jesus. {SV27}Where {FI}is{Fi} boasting then? It is excluded. By
what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. {SV28}Therefore we conclude
that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. {SV29}{FI}Is
he{Fi} the God of the Jews only? {FI}is he{Fi} not also of the Gentiles? Yes,
of the Gentiles also: {SV30}Seeing {FI}it is{Fi} one God, which shall justify
the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. {SV31}Do we then
make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to
the flesh, hath found? {SV2}For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath
{FI}whereof{Fi} to glory; but not before God. {SV3}For what saith the
scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for
righteousness. {SV4}Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of
grace, but of debt. {SV5}But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him
that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
{SV6}Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God
imputeth righteousness without works, {SV7}{FI}Saying,{Fi} Blessed
{FI}are{Fi} they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
{SV8}Blessed {FI}is{Fi} the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
{SV9}{FI}Cometh{Fi} this blessedness then upon the circumcision {FI}only,{Fi}
or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to
Abraham for righteousness. {SV10}How was it then reckoned? when he was in
circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in
uncircumcision. {SV11}And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the
righteousness of the faith which {FI}he had yet{Fi} being uncircumcised: that
he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not
circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: {SV12}And
the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but
who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which {FI}he
had{Fi} being {FI}yet{Fi} uncircumcised. {SV13}For the promise, that he
should be the heir of the world, {FI}was{Fi} not to Abraham, or to his seed,
through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. {SV14}For if they
which are of the law {FI}be{Fi} heirs, faith is made void, and the promise
made of none effect: {SV15}Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law
is, {FI}there is{Fi} no transgression. {SV16}Therefore {FI}it is{Fi} of
faith, that {FI}it might be{Fi} by grace; to the end the promise might be
sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also
which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, {SV17}(As it
is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he
believed, {FI}even{Fi} God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things
which be not as though they were. {SV18}Who against hope believed in hope,
that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was
spoken, So shall thy seed be. {SV19}And being not weak in faith, he
considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old,
neither yet the deadness of Sarahs womb: {SV20}He staggered not at the
promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to
God; {SV21}And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able
also to perform. {SV22}And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
{SV23}Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
{SV24}But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that
raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; {SV25}Who was delivered for our
offences, and was raised again for our justification.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ: {SV2}By whom also we have access by faith into this
grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. {SV3}And not
only {FI}so,{Fi} but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation
worketh patience; {SV4}And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
{SV5}And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in
our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. {SV6}For when we were
yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. {SV7}For
scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man
some would even dare to die. {SV8}But God commendeth his love toward us, in
that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. {SV9}Much more then,
being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
{SV10}For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of
his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
{SV11}And not only {FI}so,{Fi} but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus
Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.{CM}
{SV12}Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin;
and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: {SV13}(For until
the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
{SV14}Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had
not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression, who is the figure of
him that was to come. {SV15}But not as the offence, so also {FI}is{Fi} the
free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the
grace of God, and the gift by grace, {FI}which is{Fi} by one man, Jesus
Christ, hath abounded unto many. {SV16}And not as {FI}it was{Fi} by one that
sinned, {FI}so is{Fi} the gift: for the judgment {FI}was{Fi} by one to
condemnation, but the free gift {FI}is{Fi} of many offences unto
justification. {SV17}For if by one mans offence death reigned by one; much
more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness
shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) {SV18}Therefore as by the offence
of one {FI}judgment came{Fi} upon all men to condemnation; even so by the
righteousness of one {FI}the free gift came{Fi} upon all men unto
justification of life. {SV19}For as by one mans disobedience many were made
sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
{SV20}Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin
abounded, grace did much more abound: {SV21}That as sin hath reigned unto
death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by
Jesus Christ our Lord.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may
abound? {SV2}God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer
therein? {SV3}Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus
Christ were baptized into his death? {SV4}Therefore we are buried with him by
baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the
glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. {SV5}For
if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be
also {FI}in the likeness of his{Fi} resurrection: {SV6}Knowing this, that our
old man is crucified with {FI}him,{Fi} that the body of sin might be
destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. {SV7}For he that is dead
is freed from sin. {SV8}Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we
shall also live with him: {SV9}Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead
dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. {SV10}For in that he
died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
{SV11}Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but
alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. {SV12}Let not sin therefore
reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
{SV13}Neither yield ye your members {FI}as{Fi} instruments of unrighteousness
unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the
dead, and your members {FI}as{Fi} instruments of righteousness unto God.
{SV14}For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law,
but under grace. {SV15}What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the
law, but under grace? God forbid. {SV16}Know ye not, that to whom ye yield
yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of
sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? {SV17}But God be thanked,
that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form
of doctrine which was delivered you. {SV18}Being then made free from sin, ye
became the servants of righteousness. {SV19}I speak after the manner of men
because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members
servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your
members servants to righteousness unto holiness. {SV20}For when ye were the
servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. {SV21}What fruit had ye
then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things
{FI}is{Fi} death. {SV22}But now being made free from sin, and become servants
to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
{SV23}For the wages of sin {FI}is{Fi} death; but the gift of God {FI}is{Fi}
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how
that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? {SV2}For the
woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to {FI}her{Fi} husband so
long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of
{FI}her{Fi} husband. {SV3}So then if, while {FI}her{Fi} husband liveth, she
be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her
husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress,
though she be married to another man. {SV4}Wherefore, my brethren, ye also
are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married
to another, {FI}even{Fi} to him who is raised from the dead, that we should
bring forth fruit unto God. {SV5}For when we were in the flesh, the motions
of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit
unto death. {SV6}But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead
wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not
{FI}in{Fi} the oldness of the letter.{CM}
{SV7}What shall we say then? {FI}Is{Fi} the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had
not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had
said, Thou shalt not covet. {SV8}But sin, taking occasion by the commandment,
wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin
{FI}was{Fi} dead. {SV9}For I was alive without the law once: but when the
commandment came, sin revived, and I died. {SV10}And the commandment, which
{FI}was ordained{Fi} to life, I found {FI}to be{Fi} unto death. {SV11}For
sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew {FI}me.
{Fi}{SV12}Wherefore the law {FI}is{Fi} holy, and the commandment holy, and
just, and good. {SV13}Was then that which is good made death unto me? God
forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which
is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. {SV14}For
we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. {SV15}For
that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I
hate, that do I. {SV16}If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto
the law that {FI}it is{Fi} good. {SV17}Now then it is no more I that do it,
but sin that dwelleth in me. {SV18}For I know that in me (that is, in my
flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but
{FI}how{Fi} to perform that which is good I find not. {SV19}For the good that
I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. {SV20}Now if I
do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
{SV21}I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
{SV22}For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: {SV23}But I see
another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing
me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. {SV24}O wretched
man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? {SV25}I
thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve
the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}{FI}There is{Fi} therefore now no condemnation to them which are in
Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. {SV2}For
the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law
of sin and death. {SV3}For what the law could not do, in that it was weak
through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh,
and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: {SV4}That the righteousness of the
law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the
Spirit. {SV5}For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the
flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. {SV6}For
to be carnally minded {FI}is{Fi} death; but to be spiritually minded
{FI}is{Fi} life and peace. {SV7}Because the carnal mind {FI}is{Fi} enmity
against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
{SV8}So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. {SV9}But ye are
not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in
you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
{SV10}And if Christ {FI}be{Fi} in you, the body {FI}is{Fi} dead because of
sin; but the Spirit {FI}is{Fi} life because of righteousness. {SV11}But if
the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that
raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his
Spirit that dwelleth in you.{CM}
{SV12}Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after
the flesh. {SV13}For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye
through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. {SV14}For
as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. {SV15}For
ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have
received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. {SV16}The
Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of
God: {SV17}And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with
Christ; if so be that we suffer with {FI}him,{Fi} that we may be also
glorified together.{CM}
{SV18}For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time {FI}are{Fi} not
worthy {FI}to be compared{Fi} with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
{SV19}For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the
manifestation of the sons of God. {SV20}For the creature was made subject to
vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected {FI}the
same{Fi} in hope, {SV21}Because the creature itself also shall be delivered
from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of
God. {SV22}For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in
pain together until now. {SV23}And not only {FI}they,{Fi} but ourselves also,
which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within
ourselves, waiting for the adoption, {FI}to wit,{Fi} the redemption of our
body. {SV24}For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for
what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? {SV25}But if we hope for that we
see not, {FI}then{Fi} do we with patience wait for {FI}it. {Fi}{SV26}Likewise
the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray
for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with
groanings which cannot be uttered. {SV27}And he that searcheth the hearts
knoweth what {FI}is{Fi} the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh
intercession for the saints according to {FI}the will of{Fi} God. {SV28}And
we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them
who are the called according to {FI}his{Fi} purpose. {SV29}For whom he did
foreknow, he also did predestinate {FI}to be{Fi} conformed to the image of
his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. {SV30}Moreover
whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he
also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. {SV31}What
shall we then say to these things? If God {FI}be{Fi} for us, who {FI}can
be{Fi} against us? {SV32}He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up
for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
{SV33}Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? {FI}It is{Fi} God
that justifieth. {SV34}Who {FI}is{Fi} he that condemneth? {FI}It is{Fi}
Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right
hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. {SV35}Who shall separate us
from the love of Christ? {FI}shall{Fi} tribulation, or distress, or
persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? {SV36}As it is
written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as
sheep for the slaughter. {SV37}Nay, in all these things we are more than
conquerors through him that loved us. {SV38}For I am persuaded, that neither
death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things
present, nor things to come, {SV39}Nor height, nor depth, nor any other
creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in
Christ Jesus our Lord.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me
witness in the Holy Ghost, {SV2}That I have great heaviness and continual
sorrow in my heart. {SV3}For I could wish that myself were accursed from
Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: {SV4}Who are
Israelites; to whom {FI}pertaineth{Fi} the adoption, and the glory, and the
covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service {FI}of God,{Fi} and the
promises; {SV5}Whose {FI}are{Fi} the fathers, and of whom as concerning the
flesh Christ {FI}came,{Fi} who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.{CM}
{SV6}Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they
{FI}are{Fi} not all Israel, which are of Israel: {SV7}Neither, because they
are the seed of Abraham, {FI}are they{Fi} all children: but, In Isaac shall
thy seed be called. {SV8}That is, They which are the children of the flesh,
these {FI}are{Fi} not the children of God: but the children of the promise
are counted for the seed. {SV9}For this {FI}is{Fi} the word of promise, At
this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son. {SV10}And not only
{FI}this;{Fi} but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, {FI}even{Fi} by our
father Isaac; {SV11}(For {FI}the children{Fi} being not yet born, neither
having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election
might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) {SV12}It was said unto
her, The elder shall serve the younger. {SV13}As it is written, Jacob have I
loved, but Esau have I hated.{CM}
{SV14}What shall we say then? {FI}Is there{Fi} unrighteousness with God? God
forbid. {SV15}For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have
mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. {SV16}So
then {FI}it is{Fi} not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of
God that sheweth mercy. {SV17}For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for
this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee,
and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. {SV18}Therefore
hath he mercy on whom he will {FI}have mercy,{Fi} and whom he will he
hardeneth. {SV19}Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For
who hath resisted his will? {SV20}Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest
against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed {FI}it,{Fi} Why
hast thou made me thus? {SV21}Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the
same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
{SV22}{FI}What{Fi} if God, willing to shew {FI}his{Fi} wrath, and to make his
power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to
destruction: {SV23}And that he might make known the riches of his glory on
the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, {SV24}Even us,
whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? {SV25}As
he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people;
and her beloved, which was not beloved. {SV26}And it shall come to pass,
{FI}that{Fi} in the place where it was said unto them, Ye {FI}are{Fi} not my
people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.
{SV27}Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children
of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: {SV28}For he
will finish the work, and cut {FI}it{Fi} short in righteousness: because a
short work will the Lord make upon the earth. {SV29}And as Esaias said
before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma,
and been made like unto Gomorrha. {SV30}What shall we say then? That the
Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to
righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. {SV31}But Israel,
which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law
of righteousness. {SV32}Wherefore? Because {FI}they sought it{Fi} not by
faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that
stumblingstone; {SV33}As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a
stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not
be ashamed.{CM}
{SC10}{SV1}Brethren, my hearts desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that
they might be saved. {SV2}For I bear them record that they have a zeal of
God, but not according to knowledge. {SV3}For they being ignorant of Gods
righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not
submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. {SV4}For Christ
{FI}is{Fi} the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
{SV5}For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man
which doeth those things shall live by them. {SV6}But the righteousness which
is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend
into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down {FI}from above:{Fi}) {SV7}Or, Who
shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the
dead.) {SV8}But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, {FI}even{Fi} in thy
mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
{SV9}That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt
believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be
saved. {SV10}For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with
the mouth confession is made unto salvation. {SV11}For the scripture saith,
Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. {SV12}For there is no
difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich
unto all that call upon him. {SV13}For whosoever shall call upon the name of
the Lord shall be saved. {SV14}How then shall they call on him in whom they
have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not
heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? {SV15}And how shall they
preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of
them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
{SV16}But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who
hath believed our report? {SV17}So then faith {FI}cometh{Fi} by hearing, and
hearing by the word of God. {SV18}But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily,
their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the
world. {SV19}But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will
provoke you to jealousy by {FI}them that are{Fi} no people, {FI}and{Fi} by a
foolish nation I will anger you. {SV20}But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I
was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that
asked not after me. {SV21}But to Israel he saith, All day long I have
stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also
am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, {FI}of{Fi} the tribe of Benjamin.
{SV2}God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the
scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel,
saying, {SV3}Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine
altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life. {SV4}But what saith the
answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who
have not bowed the knee to {FI}the image of{Fi} Baal. {SV5}Even so then at
this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
{SV6}And if by grace, then {FI}is it{Fi} no more of works: otherwise grace is
no more grace. But if {FI}it be{Fi} of works, then is it no more grace:
otherwise work is no more work.{CM}
{SV7}What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the
election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded {SV8}(According as it is
written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not
see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. {SV9}And David
saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and
a recompence unto them: {SV10}Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not
see, and bow down their back alway. {SV11}I say then, Have they stumbled that
they should fall? God forbid: but {FI}rather{Fi} through their fall salvation
{FI}is come{Fi} unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. {SV12}Now
if the fall of them {FI}be{Fi} the riches of the world, and the diminishing
of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?{CM}
{SV13}For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the
Gentiles, I magnify mine office: {SV14}If by any means I may provoke to
emulation {FI}them which are{Fi} my flesh, and might save some of them.
{SV15}For if the casting away of them {FI}be{Fi} the reconciling of the
world, what {FI}shall{Fi} the receiving {FI}of them be,{Fi} but life from the
dead? {SV16}For if the firstfruit {FI}be{Fi} holy, the lump {FI}is{Fi} also
{FI}holy:{Fi} and if the root {FI}be{Fi} holy, so {FI}are{Fi} the branches.
{SV17}And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive
tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and
fatness of the olive tree; {SV18}Boast not against the branches. But if thou
boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. {SV19}Thou wilt say
then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. {SV20}Well;
because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not
highminded, but fear: {SV21}For if God spared not the natural branches,
{FI}take heed{Fi} lest he also spare not thee. {SV22}Behold therefore the
goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee,
goodness, if thou continue in {FI}his{Fi} goodness: otherwise thou also shalt
be cut off. {SV23}And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall
be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. {SV24}For if thou wert
cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary
to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the
natural {FI}branches,{Fi} be graffed into their own olive tree?{CM}
{SV25}For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery,
lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is
happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. {SV26}And
so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion
the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: {SV27}For this
{FI}is{Fi} my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. {SV28}As
concerning the gospel, {FI}they are{Fi} enemies for your sakes: but as
touching the election, {FI}they are{Fi} beloved for the fathers sakes.
{SV29}For the gifts and calling of God {FI}are{Fi} without repentance.
{SV30}For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained
mercy through their unbelief: {SV31}Even so have these also now not believed,
that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. {SV32}For God hath
concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.{CM}
{SV33}O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how
unsearchable {FI}are{Fi} his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
{SV34}For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his
counsellor? {SV35}Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed
unto him again? {SV36}For of him, and through him, and to him, {FI}are{Fi}
all things: to whom {FI}be{Fi} glory for ever. Amen.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye
present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, {FI}which
is{Fi} your reasonable service. {SV2}And be not conformed to this world: but
be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is
that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.{CM}
{SV3}For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among
you, not to think {FI}of himself{Fi} more highly than he ought to think; but
to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of
faith. {SV4}For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not
the same office: {SV5}So we, {FI}being{Fi} many, are one body in Christ, and
every one members one of another. {SV6}Having then gifts differing according
to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, {FI}let us prophesy{Fi}
according to the proportion of faith; {SV7}Or ministry, {FI}let us wait{Fi}
on {FI}our{Fi} ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; {SV8}Or he that
exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, {FI}let him do it{Fi} with
simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with
cheerfulness.{CM}
{SV9}{FI}Let{Fi} love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil;
cleave to that which is good. {SV10}{FI}Be{Fi} kindly affectioned one to
another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; {SV11}Not
slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; {SV12}Rejoicing in
hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
{SV13}Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
{SV14}Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. {SV15}Rejoice
with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. {SV16}{FI}Be{Fi} of
the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men
of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {SV17}Recompense to no man
evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. {SV18}If it be
possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. {SV19}Dearly
beloved, avenge not yourselves, but {FI}rather{Fi} give place unto wrath: for
it is written, Vengeance {FI}is{Fi} mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
{SV20}Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him
drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. {SV21}Be
not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.{CM}
{SC13}{SV1}Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no
power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. {SV2}Whosoever
therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that
resist shall receive to themselves damnation. {SV3}For rulers are not a
terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the
power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
{SV4}For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that
which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the
minister of God, a revenger to {FI}execute{Fi} wrath upon him that doeth
evil. {SV5}Wherefore {FI}ye{Fi} must needs be subject, not only for wrath,
but also for conscience sake. {SV6}For for this cause pay ye tribute also:
for they are Gods ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
{SV7}Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute {FI}is
due;{Fi} custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
{SV8}Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth
another hath fulfilled the law. {SV9}For this, Thou shalt not commit
adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear
false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if {FI}there be{Fi} any other
commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt
love thy neighbour as thyself. {SV10}Love worketh no ill to his neighbour:
therefore love {FI}is{Fi} the fulfilling of the law. {SV11}And that, knowing
the time, that now {FI}it is{Fi} high time to awake out of sleep: for now
{FI}is{Fi} our salvation nearer than when we believed. {SV12}The night is far
spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness,
and let us put on the armour of light. {SV13}Let us walk honestly, as in the
day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in
strife and envying. {SV14}But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not
provision for the flesh, to {FI}fulfil{Fi} the lusts {FI}thereof.{CM}
{Fi}{SC14}{SV1}Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, {FI}but{Fi} not to
doubtful disputations. {SV2}For one believeth that he may eat all things:
another, who is weak, eateth herbs. {SV3}Let not him that eateth despise him
that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for
God hath received him. {SV4}Who art thou that judgest another mans servant?
to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God
is able to make him stand. {SV5}One man esteemeth one day above another:
another esteemeth every day {FI}alike.{Fi} Let every man be fully persuaded
in his own mind. {SV6}He that regardeth the day, regardeth {FI}it{Fi} unto
the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard
{FI}it.{Fi} He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and
he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
{SV7}For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. {SV8}For
whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the
Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lords. {SV9}For to this
end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of
the dead and living. {SV10}But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost
thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment
seat of Christ. {SV11}For it is written, {FI}As{Fi} I live, saith the Lord,
every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. {SV12}So
then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. {SV13}Let us not
therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put
a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in {FI}his{Fi} brothers way. {SV14}I
know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that {FI}there is{Fi} nothing
unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him
{FI}it is{Fi} unclean. {SV15}But if thy brother be grieved with {FI}thy{Fi}
meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for
whom Christ died. {SV16}Let not then your good be evil spoken of: {SV17}For
the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and
joy in the Holy Ghost. {SV18}For he that in these things serveth Christ
{FI}is{Fi} acceptable to God, and approved of men. {SV19}Let us therefore
follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may
edify another. {SV20}For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed
{FI}are{Fi} pure; but {FI}it is{Fi} evil for that man who eateth with
offence. {SV21}{FI}It is{Fi} good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine,
nor {FI}any thing{Fi} whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is
made weak. {SV22}Hast thou faith? have {FI}it{Fi} to thyself before God.
Happy {FI}is{Fi} he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he
alloweth. {SV23}And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because {FI}he
eateth{Fi} not of faith: for whatsoever {FI}is{Fi} not of faith is sin.{CM}
{SC15}{SV1}We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak,
and not to please ourselves. {SV2}Let every one of us please {FI}his{Fi}
neighbour for {FI}his{Fi} good to edification. {SV3}For even Christ pleased
not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached
thee fell on me. {SV4}For whatsoever things were written aforetime were
written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the
scriptures might have hope. {SV5}Now the God of patience and consolation
grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
{SV6}That ye may with one mind {FI}and{Fi} one mouth glorify God, even the
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV7}Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the
glory of God. {SV8}Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the
circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises {FI}made{Fi} unto
the fathers: {SV9}And that the Gentiles might glorify God for {FI}his{Fi}
mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the
Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. {SV10}And again he saith, Rejoice, ye
Gentiles, with his people. {SV11}And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles;
and laud him, all ye people. {SV12}And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a
root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him
shall the Gentiles trust. {SV13}Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and
peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy
Ghost. {SV14}And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also
are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one
another. {SV15}Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto
you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given
to me of God, {SV16}That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the
Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles
might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. {SV17}I have
therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which
pertain to God. {SV18}For I will not dare to speak of any of those things
which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word
and deed, {SV19}Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit
of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully
preached the gospel of Christ. {SV20}Yea, so have I strived to preach the
gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another mans
foundation: {SV21}But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they
shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. {SV22}For which
cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. {SV23}But now having
no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to
come unto you; {SV24}Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to
you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way
thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your {FI}company.
{Fi}{SV25}But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. {SV26}For
it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution
for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. {SV27}It hath pleased them
verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made
partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them
in carnal things. {SV28}When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed
to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. {SV29}And I am sure that,
when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the
gospel of Christ.{CM}
{SV30}Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christs sake, and for
the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in {FI}your{Fi}
prayers to God for me; {SV31}That I may be delivered from them that do not
believe in Judaea; and that my service which {FI}I have{Fi} for Jerusalem may
be accepted of the saints; {SV32}That I may come unto you with joy by the
will of God, and may with you be refreshed. {SV33}Now the God of peace
{FI}be{Fi} with you all. Amen.{CM}
{SC16}{SV1}I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the
church which is at Cenchrea: {SV2}That ye receive her in the Lord, as
becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need
of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also. {SV3}Greet
Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: {SV4}Who have for my life
laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the
churches of the Gentiles. {SV5}Likewise {FI}greet{Fi} the church that is in
their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of
Achaia unto Christ. {SV6}Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
{SV7}Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are
of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. {SV8}Greet
Amplias my beloved in the Lord. {SV9}Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and
Stachys my beloved. {SV10}Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them
which are of Aristobulus {FI}household. {Fi}{SV11}Salute Herodion my
kinsman. Greet them that be of the {FI}household{Fi} of Narcissus, which are
in the Lord. {SV12}Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord.
Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. {SV13}Salute
Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. {SV14}Salute Asyncritus,
Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
{SV15}Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and
all the saints which are with them. {SV16}Salute one another with an holy
kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.{CM}
{SV17}Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and
offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
{SV18}For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own
belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
{SV19}For your obedience is come abroad unto all {FI}men.{Fi} I am glad
therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is
good, and simple concerning evil. {SV20}And the God of peace shall bruise
Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi}
with you. Amen.{CM}
{SV21}Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my
kinsmen, salute you. {SV22}I Tertius, who wrote {FI}this{Fi} epistle, salute
you in the Lord. {SV23}Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth
you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
{SV24}The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with you all. Amen.{CM}
{SV25}Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and
the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery,
which was kept secret since the world began, {SV26}But now is made manifest,
and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the
everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
{SV27}To God only wise, {FI}be{Fi} glory through Jesus Christ for ever.
Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB1Co}{TT}The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, called {FI}to be{Fi} an apostle of Jesus Christ through
the will of God, and Sosthenes {FI}our{Fi} brother, {SV2}Unto the church of
God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called
{FI}to be{Fi} saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of
Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: {SV3}Grace {FI}be{Fi} unto you,
and peace, from God our Father, and {FI}from{Fi} the Lord Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV4}I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is
given you by Jesus Christ; {SV5}That in every thing ye are enriched by him,
in all utterance, and {FI}in{Fi} all knowledge; {SV6}Even as the testimony of
Christ was confirmed in you: {SV7}So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting
for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: {SV8}Who shall also confirm you unto
the end, {FI}that ye may be{Fi} blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus
Christ. {SV9}God {FI}is{Fi} faithful, by whom ye were called unto the
fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.{CM}
{SV10}Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that
ye all speak the same thing, and {FI}that{Fi} there be no divisions among
you; but {FI}that{Fi} ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in
the same judgment. {SV11}For it hath been declared unto me of you, my
brethren, by them {FI}which are of the house{Fi} of Chloe, that there are
contentions among you. {SV12}Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I
am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. {SV13}Is
Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name
of Paul? {SV14}I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and
Gaius; {SV15}Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
{SV16}And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not
whether I baptized any other. {SV17}For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to
preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should
be made of none effect.{CM}
{SV18}For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but
unto us which are saved it is the power of God. {SV19}For it is written, I
will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the
understanding of the prudent. {SV20}Where {FI}is{Fi} the wise? where
{FI}is{Fi} the scribe? where {FI}is{Fi} the disputer of this world? hath not
God made foolish the wisdom of this world? {SV21}For after that in the wisdom
of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of
preaching to save them that believe. {SV22}For the Jews require a sign, and
the Greeks seek after wisdom: {SV23}But we preach Christ crucified, unto the
Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; {SV24}But unto them
which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the
wisdom of God. {SV25}Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and
the weakness of God is stronger than men. {SV26}For ye see your calling,
brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not
many noble, {FI}are called: {Fi}{SV27}But God hath chosen the foolish things
of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the
world to confound the things which are mighty; {SV28}And base things of the
world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, {FI}yea,{Fi} and
things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: {SV29}That no flesh
should glory in his presence. {SV30}But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of
God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and
redemption: {SV31}That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him
glory in the Lord.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of
speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. {SV2}For I
determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him
crucified. {SV3}And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much
trembling. {SV4}And my speech and my preaching {FI}was{Fi} not with enticing
words of mans wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
{SV5}That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power
of God. {SV6}Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the
wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
{SV7}But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, {FI}even{Fi} the hidden
{FI}wisdom,{Fi} which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
{SV8}Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known
{FI}it,{Fi} they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. {SV9}But as it
is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the
heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
{SV10}But God hath revealed {FI}them{Fi} unto us by his Spirit: for the
Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. {SV11}For what man
knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so
the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. {SV12}Now we have
received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that
we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. {SV13}Which
things also we speak, not in the words which mans wisdom teacheth, but which
the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. {SV14}But
the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are
foolishness unto him: neither can he know {FI}them,{Fi} because they are
spiritually discerned. {SV15}But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet
he himself is judged of no man. {SV16}For who hath known the mind of the
Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as
unto carnal, {FI}even{Fi} as unto babes in Christ. {SV2}I have fed you with
milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able {FI}to bear it,{Fi}
neither yet now are ye able.{CM}
{SV3}For ye are yet carnal: for whereas {FI}there is{Fi} among you envying,
and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? {SV4}For while
one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I {FI}am{Fi} of Apollos; are ye not
carnal? {SV5}Who then is Paul, and who {FI}is{Fi} Apollos, but ministers by
whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? {SV6}I have planted,
Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. {SV7}So then neither is he that
planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the
increase. {SV8}Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every
man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. {SV9}For we are
labourers together with God: ye are Gods husbandry, {FI}ye are{Fi} Gods
building. {SV10}According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a
wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. {SV11}For other
foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. {SV12}Now
if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood,
hay, stubble; {SV13}Every mans work shall be made manifest: for the day
shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall
try every mans work of what sort it is. {SV14}If any mans work abide which
he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. {SV15}If any mans work
shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so
as by fire. {SV16}Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and {FI}that{Fi}
the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? {SV17}If any man defile the temple of God,
him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which {FI}temple{Fi} ye
are.{CM}
{SV18}Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in
this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. {SV19}For the wisdom
of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise
in their own craftiness. {SV20}And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of
the wise, that they are vain. {SV21}Therefore let no man glory in men. For
all things are yours; {SV22}Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the
world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are
yours; {SV23}And ye are Christs; and Christ {FI}is{Fi} Gods.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and
stewards of the mysteries of God. {SV2}Moreover it is required in stewards,
that a man be found faithful. {SV3}But with me it is a very small thing that
I should be judged of you, or of mans judgment: yea, I judge not mine own
self. {SV4}For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but
he that judgeth me is the Lord. {SV5}Therefore judge nothing before the time,
until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of
darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall
every man have praise of God. {SV6}And these things, brethren, I have in a
figure transferred to myself and {FI}to{Fi} Apollos for your sakes; that ye
might learn in us not to think {FI}of men{Fi} above that which is written,
that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. {SV7}For who maketh
thee to differ {FI}from another?{Fi} and what hast thou that thou didst not
receive? now if thou didst receive {FI}it,{Fi} why dost thou glory, as if
thou hadst not received {FI}it? {Fi}{SV8}Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye
have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we
also might reign with you. {SV9}For I think that God hath set forth us the
apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle
unto the world, and to angels, and to men. {SV10}We {FI}are{Fi} fools for
Christs sake, but ye {FI}are{Fi} wise in Christ; we {FI}are{Fi} weak, but ye
{FI}are{Fi} strong; ye {FI}are{Fi} honourable, but we {FI}are{Fi} despised.
{SV11}Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked,
and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; {SV12}And labour,
working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we
suffer it: {SV13}Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the
world, {FI}and are{Fi} the offscouring of all things unto this day. {SV14}I
write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn {FI}you.
{Fi}{SV15}For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet {FI}have
ye{Fi} not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the
gospel. {SV16}Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. {SV17}For this
cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in
the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ,
as I teach every where in every church. {SV18}Now some are puffed up, as
though I would not come to you. {SV19}But I will come to you shortly, if the
Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the
power. {SV20}For the kingdom of God {FI}is{Fi} not in word, but in power.
{SV21}What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and
{FI}in{Fi} the spirit of meekness?{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}It is reported commonly {FI}that there is{Fi} fornication among
you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that
one should have his fathers wife. {SV2}And ye are puffed up, and have not
rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from
among you. {SV3}For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have
judged already, as though I were present, {FI}concerning{Fi} him that hath so
done this deed, {SV4}In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are
gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
{SV5}To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that
the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. {SV6}Your glorying
{FI}is{Fi} not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole
lump? {SV7}Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as
ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:
{SV8}Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the
leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened {FI}bread{Fi} of
sincerity and truth. {SV9}I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with
fornicators: {SV10}Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or
with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs
go out of the world. {SV11}But now I have written unto you not to keep
company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or
an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one
no not to eat. {SV12}For what have I to do to judge them also that are
without? do not ye judge them that are within? {SV13}But them that are
without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked
person.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before
the unjust, and not before the saints? {SV2}Do ye not know that the saints
shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye
unworthy to judge the smallest matters? {SV3}Know ye not that we shall judge
angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? {SV4}If then ye have
judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least
esteemed in the church. {SV5}I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is
not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his
brethren? {SV6}But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the
unbelievers. {SV7}Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because
ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not
rather {FI}suffer yourselves to{Fi} be defrauded? {SV8}Nay, ye do wrong, and
defraud, and that {FI}your{Fi} brethren. {SV9}Know ye not that the
unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither
fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of
themselves with mankind, {SV10}Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor
revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. {SV11}And such
were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are
justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.{CM}
{SV12}All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all
things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
{SV13}Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy
both it and them. Now the body {FI}is{Fi} not for fornication, but for the
Lord; and the Lord for the body. {SV14}And God hath both raised up the Lord,
and will also raise up us by his own power. {SV15}Know ye not that your
bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ,
and make {FI}them{Fi} the members of an harlot? God forbid. {SV16}What? know
ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he,
shall be one flesh. {SV17}But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
{SV18}Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but
he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. {SV19}What? know
ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost {FI}which is{Fi} in
you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? {SV20}For ye are bought
with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which
are Gods.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: {FI}It is{Fi}
good for a man not to touch a woman. {SV2}Nevertheless, {FI}to avoid{Fi}
fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her
own husband. {SV3}Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and
likewise also the wife unto the husband. {SV4}The wife hath not power of her
own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of
his own body, but the wife. {SV5}Defraud ye not one the other, except {FI}it
be{Fi} with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and
prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your
incontinency. {SV6}But I speak this by permission, {FI}and{Fi} not of
commandment. {SV7}For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every
man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after
that.{CM}
{SV8}I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they
abide even as I. {SV9}But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is
better to marry than to burn. {SV10}And unto the married I command,
{FI}yet{Fi} not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from {FI}her{Fi}
husband: {SV11}But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be
reconciled to {FI}her{Fi} husband: and let not the husband put away
{FI}his{Fi} wife. {SV12}But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother
hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him
not put her away. {SV13}And the woman which hath an husband that believeth
not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. {SV14}For
the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife
is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are
they holy. {SV15}But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or
a sister is not under bondage in such {FI}cases:{Fi} but God hath called us
to peace. {SV16}For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save
{FI}thy{Fi} husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save
{FI}thy{Fi} wife? {SV17}But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord
hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.
{SV18}Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised.
Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
{SV19}Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping
of the commandments of God. {SV20}Let every man abide in the same calling
wherein he was called. {SV21}Art thou called {FI}being{Fi} a servant? care
not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use {FI}it{Fi} rather. {SV22}For
he that is called in the Lord, {FI}being{Fi} a servant, is the Lords
freeman: likewise also he that is called, {FI}being{Fi} free, is Christs
servant. {SV23}Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
{SV24}Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with
God.{CM}
{SV25}Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my
judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. {SV26}I
suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, {FI}I say,{Fi}
that {FI}it is{Fi} good for a man so to be. {SV27}Art thou bound unto a wife?
seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
{SV28}But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she
hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I
spare you. {SV29}But this I say, brethren, the time {FI}is{Fi} short: it
remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none;
{SV30}And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as
though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
{SV31}And they that use this world, as not abusing {FI}it:{Fi} for the
fashion of this world passeth away. {SV32}But I would have you without
carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the
Lord, how he may please the Lord: {SV33}But he that is married careth for the
things that are of the world, how he may please {FI}his{Fi} wife. {SV34}There
is difference {FI}also{Fi} between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman
careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in
spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she
may please {FI}her{Fi} husband. {SV35}And this I speak for your own profit;
not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that
ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. {SV36}But if any man think
that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower
of {FI}her{Fi} age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth
not: let them marry. {SV37}Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his
heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so
decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. {SV38}So then
he that giveth {FI}her{Fi} in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth
{FI}her{Fi} not in marriage doeth better. {SV39}The wife is bound by the law
as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty
to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. {SV40}But she is happier if
she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of
God.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have
knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. {SV2}And if any man
think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
{SV3}But if any man love God, the same is known of him. {SV4}As concerning
therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto
idols, we know that an idol {FI}is{Fi} nothing in the world, and that
{FI}there is{Fi} none other God but one. {SV5}For though there be that are
called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords
many,) {SV6}But to us {FI}there is but{Fi} one God, the Father, of whom
{FI}are{Fi} all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom
{FI}are{Fi} all things, and we by him. {SV7}Howbeit {FI}there is{Fi} not in
every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour
eat {FI}it{Fi} as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being
weak is defiled. {SV8}But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we
eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. {SV9}But
take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to
them that are weak. {SV10}For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at
meat in the idols temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be
emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; {SV11}And through
thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? {SV12}But
when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin
against Christ. {SV13}Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will
eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ
our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {SV2}If I be not an apostle unto
others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in
the Lord. {SV3}Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, {SV4}Have we
not power to eat and to drink? {SV5}Have we not power to lead about a sister,
a wife, as well as other apostles, and {FI}as{Fi} the brethren of the Lord,
and Cephas? {SV6}Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear
working? {SV7}Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a
vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and
eateth not of the milk of the flock? {SV8}Say I these things as a man? or
saith not the law the same also? {SV9}For it is written in the law of Moses,
Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth
God take care for oxen? {SV10}Or saith he {FI}it{Fi} altogether for our
sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, {FI}this{Fi} is written: that he that ploweth
should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of
his hope. {SV11}If we have sown unto you spiritual things, {FI}is it{Fi} a
great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? {SV12}If others be partakers
of {FI}this{Fi} power over you, {FI}are{Fi} not we rather? Nevertheless we
have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the
gospel of Christ. {SV13}Do ye not know that they which minister about holy
things live {FI}of the things{Fi} of the temple? and they which wait at the
altar are partakers with the altar? {SV14}Even so hath the Lord ordained that
they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. {SV15}But I have used
none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be
so done unto me: for {FI}it were{Fi} better for me to die, than that any man
should make my glorying void. {SV16}For though I preach the gospel, I have
nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I
preach not the gospel! {SV17}For if I do this thing willingly, I have a
reward: but if against my will, a dispensation {FI}of the gospel{Fi} is
committed unto me. {SV18}What is my reward then? {FI}Verily{Fi} that, when I
preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I
abuse not my power in the gospel. {SV19}For though I be free from all
{FI}men,{Fi} yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the
more. {SV20}And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews;
to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that
are under the law; {SV21}To them that are without law, as without law, (being
not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them
that are without law. {SV22}To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain
the weak: I am made all things to all {FI}men,{Fi} that I might by all means
save some. {SV23}And this I do for the gospels sake, that I might be
partaker thereof with {FI}you. {Fi}{SV24}Know ye not that they which run in a
race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
{SV25}And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.
Now they {FI}do it{Fi} to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an
incorruptible. {SV26}I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not
as one that beateth the air: {SV27}But I keep under my body, and bring
{FI}it{Fi} into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to
others, I myself should be a castaway.{CM}
{SC10}{SV1}Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how
that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
{SV2}And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; {SV3}And
did all eat the same spiritual meat; {SV4}And did all drink the same
spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them:
and that Rock was Christ. {SV5}But with many of them God was not well
pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. {SV6}Now these things
were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as
they also lusted. {SV7}Neither be ye idolaters, as {FI}were{Fi} some of them;
as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
{SV8}Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell
in one day three and twenty thousand. {SV9}Neither let us tempt Christ, as
some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. {SV10}Neither
murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the
destroyer. {SV11}Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and
they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are
come. {SV12}Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he
fall. {SV13}There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God {FI}is{Fi} faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that
ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye
may be able to bear {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{SV14}Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. {SV15}I speak as
to wise men; judge ye what I say. {SV16}The cup of blessing which we bless,
is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is
it not the communion of the body of Christ? {SV17}For we {FI}being{Fi} many
are one bread, {FI}and{Fi} one body: for we are all partakers of that one
bread. {SV18}Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the
sacrifices partakers of the altar? {SV19}What say I then? that the idol is
any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?
{SV20}But {FI}I say,{Fi} that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they
sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have
fellowship with devils. {SV21}Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the
cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lords table, and of the table
of devils. {SV22}Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
{SV23}All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all
things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. {SV24}Let no man seek his
own, but every man anothers {FI}wealth. {Fi}{SV25}Whatsoever is sold in the
shambles, {FI}that{Fi} eat, asking no question for conscience sake: {SV26}For
the earth {FI}is{Fi} the Lords, and the fulness thereof. {SV27}If any of
them that believe not bid you {FI}to a feast,{Fi} and ye be disposed to go;
whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
{SV28}But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols,
eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth
{FI}is{Fi} the Lords, and the fulness thereof: {SV29}Conscience, I say, not
thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another
{FI}mans{Fi} conscience? {SV30}For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I
evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? {SV31}Whether therefore ye
eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. {SV32}Give
none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of
God: {SV33}Even as I please all {FI}men{Fi} in all {FI}things,{Fi} not
seeking mine own profit, but the {FI}profit{Fi} of many, that they may be
saved.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}Be ye followers of me, even as I also {FI}am{Fi} of Christ.{CM}
{SV2}Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep
the ordinances, as I delivered {FI}them{Fi} to you. {SV3}But I would have you
know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman
{FI}is{Fi} the man; and the head of Christ {FI}is{Fi} God. {SV4}Every man
praying or prophesying, having {FI}his{Fi} head covered, dishonoureth his
head. {SV5}But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with {FI}her{Fi} head
uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were
shaven. {SV6}For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if
it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. {SV7}For
a man indeed ought not to cover {FI}his{Fi} head, forasmuch as he is the
image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. {SV8}For the
man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. {SV9}Neither was the man
created for the woman; but the woman for the man. {SV10}For this cause ought
the woman to have power on {FI}her{Fi} head because of the angels.
{SV11}Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman
without the man, in the Lord. {SV12}For as the woman {FI}is{Fi} of the man,
even so {FI}is{Fi} the man also by the woman; but all things of God.
{SV13}Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered?
{SV14}Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair,
it is a shame unto him? {SV15}But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to
her: for {FI}her{Fi} hair is given her for a covering. {SV16}But if any man
seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of
God.{CM}
{SV17}Now in this that I declare {FI}unto you{Fi} I praise {FI}you{Fi} not,
that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. {SV18}For first
of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions
among you; and I partly believe it. {SV19}For there must be also heresies
among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
{SV20}When ye come together therefore into one place, {FI}this{Fi} is not to
eat the Lords supper. {SV21}For in eating every one taketh before
{FI}other{Fi} his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
{SV22}What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the
church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I
praise you in this? I praise {FI}you{Fi} not. {SV23}For I have received of
the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the
{FI}same{Fi} night in which he was betrayed took bread: {SV24}And when he had
given thanks, he brake {FI}it,{Fi} and said, {FR}Take, eat: this is my body,
which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. {Fr}{SV25}After the
same manner also {FI}he took{Fi} the cup, when he had supped, saying,
{FR}This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink
{FI}it,{Fi} in remembrance of me. {Fr}{SV26}For as often as ye eat this
bread, and drink {FI}this{Fi} cup, ye do shew the Lords death till he come.
{SV27}Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the
Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
{SV28}But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of {FI}that{Fi}
bread, and drink of {FI}that{Fi} cup. {SV29}For he that eateth and drinketh
unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the
Lords body. {SV30}For this cause many {FI}are{Fi} weak and sickly among you,
and many sleep. {SV31}For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be
judged. {SV32}But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we
should not be condemned with the world. {SV33}Wherefore, my brethren, when ye
come together to eat, tarry one for another. {SV34}And if any man hunger, let
him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest
will I set in order when I come.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}Now concerning spiritual {FI}gifts,{Fi} brethren, I would not have
you ignorant. {SV2}Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these
dumb idols, even as ye were led. {SV3}Wherefore I give you to understand,
that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and
{FI}that{Fi} no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
{SV4}Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. {SV5}And there
are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. {SV6}And there are
diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
{SV7}But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit
withal. {SV8}For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another
the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; {SV9}To another faith by the same
Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; {SV10}To another
the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of
spirits; to another {FI}divers{Fi} kinds of tongues; to another the
interpretation of tongues: {SV11}But all these worketh that one and the
selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. {SV12}For as the
body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body,
being many, are one body: so also {FI}is{Fi} Christ. {SV13}For by one Spirit
are we all baptized into one body, whether {FI}we be{Fi} Jews or Gentiles,
whether {FI}we be{Fi} bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one
Spirit. {SV14}For the body is not one member, but many. {SV15}If the foot
shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore
not of the body? {SV16}And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I
am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? {SV17}If the whole body
{FI}were{Fi} an eye, where {FI}were{Fi} the hearing? If the whole
{FI}were{Fi} hearing, where {FI}were{Fi} the smelling? {SV18}But now hath God
set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
{SV19}And if they were all one member, where {FI}were{Fi} the body? {SV20}But
now {FI}are they{Fi} many members, yet but one body. {SV21}And the eye cannot
say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I
have no need of you. {SV22}Nay, much more those members of the body, which
seem to be more feeble, are necessary: {SV23}And those {FI}members{Fi} of the
body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more
abundant honour; and our uncomely {FI}parts{Fi} have more abundant
comeliness. {SV24}For our comely {FI}parts{Fi} have no need: but God hath
tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that
{FI}part{Fi} which lacked: {SV25}That there should be no schism in the body;
but {FI}that{Fi} the members should have the same care one for another.
{SV26}And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one
member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. {SV27}Now ye are the
body of Christ, and members in particular. {SV28}And God hath set some in the
church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that
miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
{SV29}{FI}Are{Fi} all apostles? {FI}are{Fi} all prophets? {FI}are{Fi} all
teachers? {FI}are{Fi} all workers of miracles? {SV30}Have all the gifts of
healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? {SV31}But covet
earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.{CM}
{SC13}{SV1}Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not
charity, I am become {FI}as {Fi}sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
{SV2}And though I have {FI}the gift of{Fi} prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could
remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. {SV3}And though I
bestow all my goods to feed {FI}the poor,{Fi} and though I give my body to be
burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. {SV4}Charity suffereth
long, {FI}and{Fi} is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself,
is not puffed up, {SV5}Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own,
is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; {SV6}Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but
rejoiceth in the truth; {SV7}Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth
all things, endureth all things. {SV8}Charity never faileth: but whether
{FI}there be{Fi} prophecies, they shall fail; whether {FI}there be{Fi}
tongues, they shall cease; whether {FI}there be{Fi} knowledge, it shall
vanish away. {SV9}For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. {SV10}But
when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done
away. {SV11}When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child,
I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
{SV12}For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I
know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. {SV13}And now
abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these
{FI}is{Fi} charity.{CM}
{SC14}{SV1}Follow after charity, and desire spiritual {FI}gifts,{Fi} but
rather that ye may prophesy. {SV2}For he that speaketh in an {FI}unknown{Fi}
tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth
{FI}him;{Fi} howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. {SV3}But he that
prophesieth speaketh unto men {FI}to{Fi} edification, and exhortation, and
comfort. {SV4}He that speaketh in an {FI}unknown{Fi} tongue edifieth himself;
but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. {SV5}I would that ye all spake
with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater {FI}is{Fi} he that
prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the
church may receive edifying. {SV6}Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking
with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by
revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? {SV7}And even
things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a
distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
{SV8}For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to
the battle? {SV9}So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to
be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into
the air. {SV10}There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world,
and none of them {FI}is{Fi} without signification. {SV11}Therefore if I know
not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian,
and he that speaketh {FI}shall be{Fi} a barbarian unto me. {SV12}Even so ye,
forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual {FI}gifts,{Fi} seek that ye may
excel to the edifying of the church. {SV13}Wherefore let him that speaketh in
an {FI}unknown{Fi} tongue pray that he may interpret. {SV14}For if I pray in
an {FI}unknown{Fi} tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is
unfruitful. {SV15}What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will
pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will
sing with the understanding also. {SV16}Else when thou shalt bless with the
spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy
giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? {SV17}For
thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. {SV18}I thank
my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: {SV19}Yet in the church I had
rather speak five words with my understanding, that {FI}by my voice{Fi} I
might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an {FI}unknown{Fi}
tongue. {SV20}Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice
be ye children, but in understanding be men. {SV21}In the law it is written,
With {FI}men of{Fi} other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this
people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
{SV22}Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them
that believe not: but prophesying {FI}serveth{Fi} not for them that believe
not, but for them which believe. {SV23}If therefore the whole church be come
together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in
{FI}those that are{Fi} unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye
are mad? {SV24}But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not,
or {FI}one{Fi} unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
{SV25}And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling
down on {FI}his{Fi} face he will worship God, and report that God is in you
of a truth. {SV26}How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one
of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath
an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. {SV27}If any man
speak in an {FI}unknown{Fi} tongue, {FI}let it be{Fi} by two, or at the most
{FI}by{Fi} three, and {FI}that{Fi} by course; and let one interpret.
{SV28}But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and
let him speak to himself, and to God. {SV29}Let the prophets speak two or
three, and let the other judge. {SV30}If {FI}any thing{Fi} be revealed to
another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. {SV31}For ye may all
prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. {SV32}And
the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. {SV33}For God is not
{FI}the author{Fi} of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the
saints. {SV34}Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not
permitted unto them to speak; but {FI}they are commanded{Fi} to be under
obedience, as also saith the law. {SV35}And if they will learn any thing, let
them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the
church. {SV36}What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you
only? {SV37}If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him
acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the
Lord. {SV38}But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. {SV39}Wherefore,
brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. {SV40}Let
all things be done decently and in order.{CM}
{SC15}{SV1}Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached
unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; {SV2}By which
also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye
have believed in vain. {SV3}For I delivered unto you first of all that which
I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the
scriptures; {SV4}And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day
according to the scriptures: {SV5}And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the
twelve: {SV6}After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once;
of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen
asleep. {SV7}After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.
{SV8}And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
{SV9}For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an
apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. {SV10}But by the grace of
God I am what I am: and his grace {FI}which was bestowed{Fi} upon me was not
in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the
grace of God which was with me. {SV11}Therefore whether {FI}it were{Fi} I or
they, so we preach, and so ye believed. {SV12}Now if Christ be preached that
he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection
of the dead? {SV13}But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is
Christ not risen: {SV14}And if Christ be not risen, then {FI}is{Fi} our
preaching vain, and your faith {FI}is{Fi} also vain. {SV15}Yea, and we are
found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised
up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. {SV16}For
if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: {SV17}And if Christ be not
raised, your faith {FI}is{Fi} vain; ye are yet in your sins. {SV18}Then they
also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. {SV19}If in this life
only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. {SV20}But now
is Christ risen from the dead, {FI}and{Fi} become the firstfruits of them
that slept. {SV21}For since by man {FI}came{Fi} death, by man {FI}came{Fi}
also the resurrection of the dead. {SV22}For as in Adam all die, even so in
Christ shall all be made alive. {SV23}But every man in his own order: Christ
the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christs at his coming. {SV24}Then
{FI}cometh{Fi} the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God,
even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and
power. {SV25}For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
{SV26}The last enemy {FI}that{Fi} shall be destroyed {FI}is{Fi} death.
{SV27}For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all
things are put under {FI}him, it is{Fi} manifest that he is excepted, which
did put all things under him. {SV28}And when all things shall be subdued unto
him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things
under him, that God may be all in all. {SV29}Else what shall they do which
are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
baptized for the dead? {SV30}And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? {SV31}I
protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
{SV32}If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what
advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow
we die. {SV33}Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
{SV34}Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of
God: I speak {FI}this{Fi} to your shame.{CM}
{SV35}But some {FI}man{Fi} will say, How are the dead raised up? and with
what body do they come? {SV36}{FI}Thou{Fi} fool, that which thou sowest is
not quickened, except it die: {SV37}And that which thou sowest, thou sowest
not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of
some other {FI}grain: {Fi}{SV38}But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased
him, and to every seed his own body. {SV39}All flesh {FI}is{Fi} not the same
flesh: but {FI}there is{Fi} one {FI}kind of{Fi} flesh of men, another flesh
of beasts, another of fishes, {FI}and{Fi} another of birds. {SV40}{FI}There
are{Fi} also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the
celestial {FI}is{Fi} one, and the {FI}glory{Fi} of the terrestrial {FI}is{Fi}
another. {SV41}{FI}There is{Fi} one glory of the sun, and another glory of
the moon, and another glory of the stars: for {FI}one{Fi} star differeth from
{FI}another{Fi} star in glory. {SV42}So also {FI}is{Fi} the resurrection of
the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: {SV43}It is
sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is
raised in power: {SV44}It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual
body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. {SV45}And so it
is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam {FI}was
made{Fi} a quickening spirit. {SV46}Howbeit that {FI}was{Fi} not first which
is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is
spiritual. {SV47}The first man {FI}is{Fi} of the earth, earthy: the second
man {FI}is{Fi} the Lord from heaven. {SV48}As {FI}is{Fi} the earthy, such
{FI}are{Fi} they also that are earthy: and as {FI}is{Fi} the heavenly, such
{FI}are{Fi} they also that are heavenly. {SV49}And as we have borne the image
of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. {SV50}Now this I
say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God;
neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. {SV51}Behold, I shew you a
mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, {SV52}In a
moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall
sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
{SV53}For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal
{FI}must{Fi} put on immortality. {SV54}So when this corruptible shall have
put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then
shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in
victory. {SV55}O death, where {FI}is{Fi} thy sting? O grave, where {FI}is{Fi}
thy victory? {SV56}The sting of death {FI}is{Fi} sin; and the strength of sin
{FI}is{Fi} the law. {SV57}But thanks {FI}be{Fi} to God, which giveth us the
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. {SV58}Therefore, my beloved brethren,
be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.{CM}
{SC16}{SV1}Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given
order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. {SV2}Upon the first
{FI}day{Fi} of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as
{FI}God{Fi} hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
{SV3}And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by {FI}your{Fi} letters,
them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. {SV4}And if it be
meet that I go also, they shall go with me. {SV5}Now I will come unto you,
when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
{SV6}And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may
bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. {SV7}For I will not see you now by
the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. {SV8}But
I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. {SV9}For a great door and effectual
is opened unto me, and {FI}there are{Fi} many adversaries. {SV10}Now if
Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the
work of the Lord, as I also {FI}do. {Fi}{SV11}Let no man therefore despise
him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for
him with the brethren. {SV12}As touching {FI}our{Fi} brother Apollos, I
greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not
at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient
time. {SV13}Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
{SV14}Let all your things be done with charity. {SV15}I beseech you,
brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of
Achaia, and {FI}that{Fi} they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the
saints,) {SV16}That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that
helpeth with {FI}us,{Fi} and laboureth. {SV17}I am glad of the coming of
Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your
part they have supplied. {SV18}For they have refreshed my spirit and yours:
therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.{CM}
{SV19}The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much
in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. {SV20}All the brethren
greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. {SV21}The salutation of
{FI}me{Fi} Paul with mine own hand. {SV22}If any man love not the Lord Jesus
Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. {SV23}The grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ {FI}be{Fi} with you. {SV24}My love {FI}be{Fi} with you all in Christ
Jesus. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB2Co}{TT}The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and
Timothy {FI}our{Fi} brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with
all the saints which are in all Achaia: {SV2}Grace be to you and peace from
God our Father, and {FI}from{Fi} the Lord Jesus Christ. {SV3}Blessed
{FI}be{Fi} God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies, and the God of all comfort; {SV4}Who comforteth us in all our
tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by
the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. {SV5}For as the
sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by
Christ. {SV6}And whether we be afflicted, {FI}it is{Fi} for your consolation
and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings
which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, {FI}it is{Fi} for your
consolation and salvation. {SV7}And our hope of you {FI}is{Fi} stedfast,
knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so {FI}shall ye be{Fi}
also of the consolation. {SV8}For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant
of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure,
above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: {SV9}But we had the
sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in
God which raiseth the dead: {SV10}Who delivered us from so great a death, and
doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver {FI}us; {Fi}{SV11}Ye
also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift {FI}bestowed{Fi}
upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our
behalf.{CM}
{SV12}For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in
simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of
God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to
you-ward. {SV13}For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or
acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; {SV14}As also
ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also
{FI}are{Fi} ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.{CM}
{SV15}And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye
might have a second benefit; {SV16}And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to
come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way
toward Judaea. {SV17}When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness?
or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with
me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? {SV18}But {FI}as{Fi} God {FI}is{Fi}
true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. {SV19}For the Son of God,
Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, {FI}even{Fi} by me and
Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. {SV20}For
all the promises of God in him {FI}are{Fi} yea, and in him Amen, unto the
glory of God by us. {SV21}Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and
hath anointed us, {FI}is{Fi} God; {SV22}Who hath also sealed us, and given
the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. {SV23}Moreover I call God for a
record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
{SV24}Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your
joy: for by faith ye stand.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to
you in heaviness. {SV2}For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me
glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? {SV3}And I wrote this same unto
you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to
rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is {FI}the joy{Fi} of you
all. {SV4}For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you
with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the
love which I have more abundantly unto you. {SV5}But if any have caused
grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you
all. {SV6}Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which {FI}was
inflicted{Fi} of many. {SV7}So that contrariwise ye {FI}ought{Fi} rather to
forgive {FI}him,{Fi} and comfort {FI}him,{Fi} lest perhaps such a one should
be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. {SV8}Wherefore I beseech you that ye
would confirm {FI}your{Fi} love toward him. {SV9}For to this end also did I
write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all
things. {SV10}To whom ye forgive any thing, I {FI}forgive{Fi} also: for if I
forgave any thing, to whom I forgave {FI}it,{Fi} for your sakes {FI}forgave I
it{Fi} in the person of Christ; {SV11}Lest Satan should get an advantage of
us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. {SV12}Furthermore, when I came to
Troas to {FI}preach{Fi} Christs gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the
Lord, {SV13}I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother:
but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. {SV14}Now
thanks {FI}be{Fi} unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and
maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. {SV15}For
we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them
that perish: {SV16}To the one {FI}we are{Fi} the savour of death unto death;
and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who {FI}is{Fi} sufficient
for these things? {SV17}For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of
God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in
Christ.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some
{FI}others,{Fi} epistles of commendation to you, or {FI}letters{Fi} of
commendation from you? {SV2}Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known
and read of all men: {SV3}{FI}Forasmuch as ye are{Fi} manifestly declared to
be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the
Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the
heart.{CM}
{SV4}And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: {SV5}Not that we are
sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our
sufficiency {FI}is{Fi} of God; {SV6}Who also hath made us able ministers of
the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter
killeth, but the spirit giveth life. {SV7}But if the ministration of death,
written {FI}and{Fi} engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of
Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his
countenance; which {FI}glory{Fi} was to be done away: {SV8}How shall not the
ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? {SV9}For if the ministration
of condemnation {FI}be{Fi} glory, much more doth the ministration of
righteousness exceed in glory. {SV10}For even that which was made glorious
had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
{SV11}For if that which is done away {FI}was{Fi} glorious, much more that
which remaineth {FI}is{Fi} glorious. {SV12}Seeing then that we have such
hope, we use great plainness of speech: {SV13}And not as Moses, {FI}which{Fi}
put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly
look to the end of that which is abolished: {SV14}But their minds were
blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the
reading of the old testament; which {FI}vail{Fi} is done away in Christ.
{SV15}But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is upon their
heart. {SV16}Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be
taken away. {SV17}Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the
Lord {FI}is,{Fi} there {FI}is{Fi} liberty. {SV18}But we all, with open face
beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same
image from glory to glory, {FI}even{Fi} as by the Spirit of the Lord.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy,
we faint not; {SV2}But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not
walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by
manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in
the sight of God. {SV3}But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are
lost: {SV4}In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which
believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the
image of God, should shine unto them. {SV5}For we preach not ourselves, but
Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus sake. {SV6}For
God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our
hearts, to {FI}give{Fi} the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the
face of Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV7}But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the
power may be of God, and not of us. {SV8}{FI}We are{Fi} troubled on every
side, yet not distressed; {FI}we are{Fi} perplexed, but not in despair;
{SV9}Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; {SV10}Always
bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of
Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {SV11}For we which live are alway
delivered unto death for Jesus sake, that the life also of Jesus might be
made manifest in our mortal flesh. {SV12}So then death worketh in us, but
life in you. {SV13}We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is
written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and
therefore speak; {SV14}Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall
raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present {FI}us{Fi} with you. {SV15}For
all things {FI}are{Fi} for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through
the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. {SV16}For which cause
we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward {FI}man{Fi}
is renewed day by day. {SV17}For our light affliction, which is but for a
moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding {FI}and{Fi} eternal weight of
glory; {SV18}While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the
things which are not seen: for the things which are seen {FI}are{Fi}
temporal; but the things which are not seen {FI}are{Fi} eternal.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}For we know that if our earthly house of {FI}this{Fi} tabernacle
were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens. {SV2}For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be
clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: {SV3}If so be that being
clothed we shall not be found naked. {SV4}For we that are in {FI}this{Fi}
tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but
clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. {SV5}Now he that
hath wrought us for the selfsame thing {FI}is{Fi} God, who also hath given
unto us the earnest of the Spirit. {SV6}Therefore {FI}we are{Fi} always
confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent
from the Lord: {SV7}(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) {SV8}We are
confident, {FI}I say,{Fi} and willing rather to be absent from the body, and
to be present with the Lord. {SV9}Wherefore we labour, that, whether present
or absent, we may be accepted of him. {SV10}For we must all appear before the
judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things {FI}done{Fi}
in {FI}his{Fi} body, according to that he hath done, whether {FI}it be{Fi}
good or bad.{CM}
{SV11}Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are
made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your
consciences. {SV12}For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you
occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to {FI}answer{Fi}
them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. {SV13}For whether we be
beside ourselves, {FI}it is{Fi} to God: or whether we be sober, {FI}it is{Fi}
for your cause. {SV14}For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus
judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: {SV15}And {FI}that{Fi}
he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto
themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. {SV16}Wherefore
henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ
after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we {FI}him{Fi} no more.
{SV17}Therefore if any man {FI}be{Fi} in Christ, {FI}he is{Fi} a new
creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
{SV18}And all things {FI}are{Fi} of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by
Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; {SV19}To
wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing
their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of
reconciliation. {SV20}Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God
did beseech {FI}you{Fi} by us: we pray {FI}you{Fi} in Christs stead, be ye
reconciled to God. {SV21}For he hath made him {FI}to be{Fi} sin for us, who
knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}We then, {FI}as{Fi} workers together {FI}with him,{Fi} beseech
{FI}you{Fi} also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. {SV2}(For he
saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have
I succoured thee: behold, now {FI}is{Fi} the accepted time; behold, now
{FI}is{Fi} the day of salvation.) {SV3}Giving no offence in any thing, that
the ministry be not blamed: {SV4}But in all {FI}things{Fi} approving
ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in
necessities, in distresses, {SV5}In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in
labours, in watchings, in fastings; {SV6}By pureness, by knowledge, by
longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {SV7}By the
word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the
right hand and on the left, {SV8}By honour and dishonour, by evil report and
good report: as deceivers, and {FI}yet{Fi} true; {SV9}As unknown, and
{FI}yet{Fi} well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not
killed; {SV10}As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many
rich; as having nothing, and {FI}yet{Fi} possessing all things.{CM}
{SV11}O {FI}ye{Fi} Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is
enlarged. {SV12}Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your
own bowels. {SV13}Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto
{FI}my{Fi} children,) be ye also enlarged. {SV14}Be ye not unequally yoked
together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with
unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? {SV15}And what
concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an
infidel? {SV16}And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye
are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and
walk in {FI}them;{Fi} and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
{SV17}Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord,
and touch not the unclean {FI}thing;{Fi} and I will receive you, {SV18}And
will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the
Lord Almighty.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse
ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in
the fear of God.{CM}
{SV2}Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have
defrauded no man. {SV3}I speak not {FI}this{Fi} to condemn {FI}you:{Fi} for I
have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with {FI}you.
{Fi}{SV4}Great {FI}is{Fi} my boldness of speech toward you, great {FI}is{Fi}
my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all
our tribulation. {SV5}For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no
rest, but we were troubled on every side; without {FI}were{Fi} fightings,
within {FI}were{Fi} fears. {SV6}Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that
are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; {SV7}And not by his
coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when
he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me;
so that I rejoiced the more. {SV8}For though I made you sorry with a letter,
I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle
hath made you sorry, though {FI}it were{Fi} but for a season. {SV9}Now I
rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for
ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us
in nothing. {SV10}For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be
repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. {SV11}For behold this
selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it
wrought in you, yea, {FI}what{Fi} clearing of yourselves, yea, {FI}what{Fi}
indignation, yea, {FI}what{Fi} fear, yea, {FI}what{Fi} vehement desire, yea,
{FI}what{Fi} zeal, yea, {FI}what{Fi} revenge! In all {FI}things{Fi} ye have
approved yourselves to be clear in this matter. {SV12}Wherefore, though I
wrote unto you, {FI}I did it{Fi} not for his cause that had done the wrong,
nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight
of God might appear unto you. {SV13}Therefore we were comforted in your
comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because
his spirit was refreshed by you all. {SV14}For if I have boasted any thing to
him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth,
even so our boasting, which {FI}I made{Fi} before Titus, is found a truth.
{SV15}And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he
remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received
him. {SV16}I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all
{FI}things.{CM}
{Fi}{SC8}{SV1}Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God
bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; {SV2}How that in a great trial of
affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto
the riches of their liberality. {SV3}For to {FI}their{Fi} power, I bear
record, yea, and beyond {FI}their{Fi} power {FI}they were{Fi} willing of
themselves; {SV4}Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the
gift, and {FI}take upon us{Fi} the fellowship of the ministering to the
saints. {SV5}And {FI}this they did,{Fi} not as we hoped, but first gave their
own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. {SV6}Insomuch that we
desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same
grace also. {SV7}Therefore, as ye abound in every {FI}thing, in{Fi} faith,
and utterance, and knowledge, and {FI}in{Fi} all diligence, and {FI}in{Fi}
your love to us, {FI}see{Fi} that ye abound in this grace also. {SV8}I speak
not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to
prove the sincerity of your love. {SV9}For ye know the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor,
that ye through his poverty might be rich. {SV10}And herein I give {FI}my{Fi}
advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do,
but also to be forward a year ago. {SV11}Now therefore perform the doing
{FI}of it;{Fi} that as {FI}there was{Fi} a readiness to will, so {FI}there
may be{Fi} a performance also out of that which ye have. {SV12}For if there
be first a willing mind, {FI}it is{Fi} accepted according to that a man hath,
{FI}and{Fi} not according to that he hath not. {SV13}For {FI}I mean{Fi} not
that other men be eased, and ye burdened: {SV14}But by an equality,
{FI}that{Fi} now at this time your abundance {FI}may be a supply{Fi} for
their want, that their abundance also may be {FI}a supply{Fi} for your want:
that there may be equality: {SV15}As it is written, He that {FI}had
gathered{Fi} much had nothing over; and he that {FI}had gathered{Fi} little
had no lack. {SV16}But thanks {FI}be{Fi} to God, which put the same earnest
care into the heart of Titus for you. {SV17}For indeed he accepted the
exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
{SV18}And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel
throughout all the churches; {SV19}And not {FI}that{Fi} only, but who was
also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is
administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and {FI}declaration of{Fi}
your ready mind: {SV20}Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this
abundance which is administered by us: {SV21}Providing for honest things, not
only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. {SV22}And we
have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in
many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which
{FI}I have{Fi} in you. {SV23}Whether {FI}any do enquire{Fi} of Titus, {FI}he
is{Fi} my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren {FI}be
enquired of, they are{Fi} the messengers of the churches, {FI}and{Fi} the
glory of Christ. {SV24}Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches,
the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous
for me to write to you: {SV2}For I know the forwardness of your mind, for
which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago;
and your zeal hath provoked very many. {SV3}Yet have I sent the brethren,
lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said,
ye may be ready: {SV4}Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find
you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same
confident boasting. {SV5}Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the
brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your
bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as {FI}a
matter of{Fi} bounty, and not as {FI}of{Fi} covetousness. {SV6}But this {FI}I
say,{Fi} He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which
soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. {SV7}Every man according as
he purposeth in his heart, {FI}so let him give;{Fi} not grudgingly, or of
necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. {SV8}And God {FI}is{Fi} able to
make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in
all {FI}things,{Fi} may abound to every good work: {SV9}(As it is written, He
hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth
for ever. {SV10}Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread
for {FI}your{Fi} food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits
of your righteousness;) {SV11}Being enriched in every thing to all
bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. {SV12}For the
administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but
is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; {SV13}Whiles by the
experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed
subjection into the gospel of Christ, and for {FI}your{Fi} liberal
distribution unto them, and unto all {FI}men; {Fi}{SV14}And by their prayer
for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
{SV15}Thanks {FI}be{Fi} unto God for his unspeakable gift.{CM}
{SC10}{SV1}Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of
Christ, who in presence {FI}am{Fi} base among you, but being absent am bold
toward you: {SV2}But I beseech {FI}you,{Fi} that I may not be bold when I am
present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some,
which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. {SV3}For though we
walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: {SV4}(For the weapons of
our warfare {FI}are{Fi} not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling
down of strong holds;) {SV5}Casting down imaginations, and every high thing
that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; {SV6}And having in a
readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
{SV7}Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to
himself that he is Christs, let him of himself think this again, that, as he
{FI}is{Fi} Christs, even so {FI}are{Fi} we Christs. {SV8}For though I
should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for
edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: {SV9}That
I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. {SV10}For {FI}his{Fi}
letters, say they, {FI}are{Fi} weighty and powerful; but {FI}his{Fi} bodily
presence {FI}is{Fi} weak, and {FI}his{Fi} speech contemptible. {SV11}Let such
an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are
absent, such {FI}will we be{Fi} also in deed when we are present. {SV12}For
we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that
commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and
comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. {SV13}But we will not
boast of things without {FI}our{Fi} measure, but according to the measure of
the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
{SV14}For we stretch not ourselves beyond {FI}our measure,{Fi} as though we
reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in
{FI}preaching{Fi} the gospel of Christ: {SV15}Not boasting of things without
{FI}our{Fi} measure, {FI}that is,{Fi} of other mens labours; but having
hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you
according to our rule abundantly, {SV16}To preach the gospel in the
{FI}regions{Fi} beyond you, {FI}and{Fi} not to boast in another mans line of
things made ready to our hand. {SV17}But he that glorieth, let him glory in
the Lord. {SV18}For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the
Lord commendeth.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}Would to God ye could bear with me a little in {FI}my{Fi} folly:
and indeed bear with me. {SV2}For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy:
for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present {FI}you as{Fi} a
chaste virgin to Christ. {SV3}But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent
beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the
simplicity that is in Christ. {SV4}For if he that cometh preacheth another
Jesus, whom we have not preached, or {FI}if{Fi} ye receive another spirit,
which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye
might well bear with {FI}him. {Fi}{SV5}For I suppose I was not a whit behind
the very chiefest apostles. {SV6}But though {FI}I be{Fi} rude in speech, yet
not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all
things. {SV7}Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be
exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? {SV8}I
robbed other churches, taking wages {FI}of them,{Fi} to do you service.
{SV9}And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man:
for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia
supplied: and in all {FI}things{Fi} I have kept myself from being burdensome
unto you, and so will I keep {FI}myself. {Fi}{SV10}As the truth of Christ is
in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
{SV11}Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. {SV12}But what I do,
that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion;
that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. {SV13}For such
{FI}are{Fi} false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into
the apostles of Christ. {SV14}And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed
into an angel of light. {SV15}Therefore {FI}it is{Fi} no great thing if his
ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end
shall be according to their works.{CM}
{SV16}I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool
receive me, that I may boast myself a little. {SV17}That which I speak, I
speak {FI}it{Fi} not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this
confidence of boasting. {SV18}Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will
glory also. {SV19}For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye {FI}yourselves{Fi}
are wise. {SV20}For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man
devour {FI}you,{Fi} if a man take {FI}of you,{Fi} if a man exalt himself, if
a man smite you on the face. {SV21}I speak as concerning reproach, as though
we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I
am bold also. {SV22}Are they Hebrews? so {FI}am{Fi} I. Are they Israelites?
so {FI}am{Fi} I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so {FI}am{Fi} I. {SV23}Are
they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I {FI}am{Fi} more; in labours
more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths
oft. {SV24}Of the Jews five times received I forty {FI}stripes{Fi} save one.
{SV25}Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered
shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; {SV26}{FI}In{Fi}
journeyings often, {FI}in{Fi} perils of waters, {FI}in{Fi} perils of robbers,
{FI}in{Fi} perils by {FI}mine own{Fi} countrymen, {FI}in{Fi} perils by the
heathen, {FI}in{Fi} perils in the city, {FI}in{Fi} perils in the wilderness,
{FI}in{Fi} perils in the sea, {FI}in{Fi} perils among false brethren;
{SV27}In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst,
in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. {SV28}Beside those things that are
without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
{SV29}Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
{SV30}If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine
infirmities. {SV31}The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is
blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. {SV32}In Damascus the governor
under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison,
desirous to apprehend me: {SV33}And through a window in a basket was I let
down by the wall, and escaped his hands.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to
visions and revelations of the Lord. {SV2}I knew a man in Christ above
fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of
the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third
heaven. {SV3}And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body,
I cannot tell: God knoweth;) {SV4}How that he was caught up into paradise,
and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
{SV5}Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine
infirmities. {SV6}For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool;
for I will say the truth: but {FI}now{Fi} I forbear, lest any man should
think of me above that which he seeth me {FI}to be,{Fi} or {FI}that{Fi} he
heareth of me. {SV7}And lest I should be exalted above measure through the
abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the
messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
{SV8}For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
{SV9}And he said unto me, {FR}My grace is sufficient for thee: for my
strength is made perfect in weakness.{Fr} Most gladly therefore will I rather
glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
{SV10}Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in
necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christs sake: for when I am
weak, then am I strong.{CM}
{SV11}I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to
have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest
apostles, though I be nothing. {SV12}Truly the signs of an apostle were
wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
{SV13}For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except
{FI}it be{Fi} that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.
{SV14}Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be
burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not
to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. {SV15}And I will
very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love
you, the less I be loved. {SV16}But be it so, I did not burden you:
nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. {SV17}Did I make a gain
of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? {SV18}I desired Titus, and with
{FI}him{Fi} I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in
the same spirit? {FI}walked we{Fi} not in the same steps? {SV19}Again, think
ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but
{FI}we do{Fi} all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. {SV20}For I
fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and
{FI}that{Fi} I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest {FI}there
be{Fi} debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings,
swellings, tumults: {SV21}{FI}And{Fi} lest, when I come again, my God will
humble me among you, and {FI}that{Fi} I shall bewail many which have sinned
already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and
lasciviousness which they have committed.{CM}
{SC13}{SV1}This {FI}is{Fi} the third {FI}time{Fi} I am coming to you. In the
mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. {SV2}I told
you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and
being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all
other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: {SV3}Since ye seek a proof of
Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
{SV4}For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power
of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power
of God toward you. {SV5}Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove
your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in
you, except ye be reprobates? {SV6}But I trust that ye shall know that we are
not reprobates. {SV7}Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should
appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as
reprobates. {SV8}For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
{SV9}For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we
wish, {FI}even{Fi} your perfection. {SV10}Therefore I write these things
being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the
power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.{CM}
{SV11}Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one
mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
{SV12}Greet one another with an holy kiss.{CM}
{SV13}All the saints salute you. {SV14}The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, {FI}be{Fi} with you
all. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBGa}{TT}The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus
Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) {SV2}And all the
brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: {SV3}Grace
{FI}be{Fi} to you and peace from God the Father, and {FI}from{Fi} our Lord
Jesus Christ, {SV4}Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us
from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
{SV5}To whom {FI}be{Fi} glory for ever and ever. Amen.{CM}
{SV6}I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the
grace of Christ unto another gospel: {SV7}Which is not another; but there be
some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. {SV8}But
though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than
that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. {SV9}As we said
before, so say I now again, If any {FI}man{Fi} preach any other gospel unto
you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.{CM}
{SV10}For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I
yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. {SV11}But I certify
you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
{SV12}For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught {FI}it,{Fi} but
by the revelation of Jesus Christ. {SV13}For ye have heard of my conversation
in time past in the Jews religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the
church of God, and wasted it: {SV14}And profited in the Jews religion above
many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the
traditions of my fathers. {SV15}But when it pleased God, who separated me
from my mothers womb, and called {FI}me{Fi} by his grace, {SV16}To reveal
his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I
conferred not with flesh and blood: {SV17}Neither went I up to Jerusalem to
them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned
again unto Damascus. {SV18}Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to
see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. {SV19}But other of the apostles
saw I none, save James the Lords brother. {SV20}Now the things which I write
unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. {SV21}Afterwards I came into the
regions of Syria and Cilicia; {SV22}And was unknown by face unto the churches
of Judaea which were in Christ: {SV23}But they had heard only, That he which
persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.
{SV24}And they glorified God in me.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with
Barnabas, and took Titus with {FI}me{Fi} also. {SV2}And I went up by
revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the
Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I
should run, or had run, in vain. {SV3}But neither Titus, who was with me,
being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: {SV4}And that because of
false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our
liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
{SV5}To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth
of the gospel might continue with you. {SV6}But of these who seemed to be
somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no
mans person:) for they who seemed {FI}to be somewhat{Fi} in conference added
nothing to me: {SV7}But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the
uncircumcision was committed unto me, as {FI}the gospel{Fi} of the
circumcision {FI}was{Fi} unto Peter; {SV8}(For he that wrought effectually in
Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me
toward the Gentiles:) {SV9}And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be
pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and
Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we {FI}should go{Fi} unto the
heathen, and they unto the circumcision. {SV10}Only {FI}they would{Fi} that
we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
{SV11}But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face,
because he was to be blamed. {SV12}For before that certain came from James,
he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and
separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. {SV13}And the
other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was
carried away with their dissimulation. {SV14}But when I saw that they walked
not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before
{FI}them{Fi} all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles,
and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the
Jews? {SV15}We {FI}who are{Fi} Jews by nature, and not sinners of the
Gentiles, {SV16}Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law,
but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that
we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the
law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. {SV17}But if,
while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners,
{FI}is{Fi} therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid. {SV18}For if I
build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
{SV19}For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.
{SV20}I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ
liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith
of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. {SV21}I do not
frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness {FI}come{Fi} by the law,
then Christ is dead in vain.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not
obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth,
crucified among you? {SV2}This only would I learn of you, Received ye the
Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? {SV3}Are ye so
foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?
{SV4}Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if {FI}it be{Fi} yet in vain.
{SV5}He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles
among you, {FI}doeth he it{Fi} by the works of the law, or by the hearing of
faith? {SV6}Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for
righteousness.{CM}
{SV7}Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the
children of Abraham. {SV8}And the scripture, foreseeing that God would
justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham,
{FI}saying,{Fi} In thee shall all nations be blessed. {SV9}So then they which
be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. {SV10}For as many as are of
the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed
{FI}is{Fi} every one that continueth not in all things which are written in
the book of the law to do them. {SV11}But that no man is justified by the law
in the sight of God, {FI}it is{Fi} evident: for, The just shall live by
faith. {SV12}And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall
live in them. {SV13}Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being
made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed {FI}is{Fi} every one that
hangeth on a tree: {SV14}That the blessing of Abraham might come on the
Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the
Spirit through faith. {SV15}Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though
{FI}it be{Fi} but a mans covenant, yet {FI}if it be{Fi} confirmed, no man
disannulleth, or addeth thereto. {SV16}Now to Abraham and his seed were the
promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to
thy seed, which is Christ. {SV17}And this I say, {FI}that{Fi} the covenant,
that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred
and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of
none effect. {SV18}For if the inheritance {FI}be{Fi} of the law, {FI}it
is{Fi} no more of promise: but God gave {FI}it{Fi} to Abraham by promise.
{SV19}Wherefore then {FI}serveth{Fi} the law? It was added because of
transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made;
{FI}and it was{Fi} ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. {SV20}Now a
mediator is not {FI}a mediator{Fi} of one, but God is one. {SV21}{FI}Is{Fi}
the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a
law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been
by the law. {SV22}But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the
promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.{CM}
{SV23}But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the
faith which should afterwards be revealed. {SV24}Wherefore the law was our
schoolmaster {FI}to bring us{Fi} unto Christ, that we might be justified by
faith. {SV25}But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a
schoolmaster. {SV26}For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ
Jesus. {SV27}For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on
Christ. {SV28}There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free,
there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
{SV29}And if ye {FI}be{Fi} Christs, then are ye Abrahams seed, and heirs
according to the promise.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Now I say, {FI}That{Fi} the heir, as long as he is a child,
differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; {SV2}But is under
tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. {SV3}Even so we,
when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
{SV4}But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made
of a woman, made under the law, {SV5}To redeem them that were under the law,
that we might receive the adoption of sons. {SV6}And because ye are sons, God
hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
{SV7}Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an
heir of God through Christ.{CM}
{SV8}Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by
nature are no gods. {SV9}But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are
known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto
ye desire again to be in bondage? {SV10}Ye observe days, and months, and
times, and years. {SV11}I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you
labour in vain.{CM}
{SV12}Brethren, I beseech you, be as I {FI}am;{Fi} for I {FI}am{Fi} as ye
{FI}are:{Fi} ye have not injured me at all. {SV13}Ye know how through
infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. {SV14}And
my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but
received me as an angel of God, {FI}even{Fi} as Christ Jesus. {SV15}Where is
then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if {FI}it had
been{Fi} possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given
them to me. {SV16}Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the
truth? {SV17}They zealously affect you, {FI}but{Fi} not well; yea, they would
exclude you, that ye might affect them. {SV18}But {FI}it is{Fi} good to be
zealously affected always in {FI}a{Fi} good {FI}thing,{Fi} and not only when
I am present with you. {SV19}My little children, of whom I travail in birth
again until Christ be formed in you, {SV20}I desire to be present with you
now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.{CM}
{SV21}Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?
{SV22}For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid,
the other by a freewoman. {SV23}But he {FI}who was{Fi} of the bondwoman was
born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman {FI}was{Fi} by promise.
{SV24}Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one
from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. {SV25}For
this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is,
and is in bondage with her children. {SV26}But Jerusalem which is above is
free, which is the mother of us all. {SV27}For it is written, Rejoice,
{FI}thou{Fi} barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that
travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath
an husband. {SV28}Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of
promise. {SV29}But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him
{FI}that was born{Fi} after the Spirit, even so {FI}it is{Fi} now.
{SV30}Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her
son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free
woman. {SV31}So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of
the free.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us
free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.{CM}
{SV2}Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall
profit you nothing. {SV3}For I testify again to every man that is
circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. {SV4}Christ is become
of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are
fallen from grace. {SV5}For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of
righteousness by faith. {SV6}For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision
availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
{SV7}Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
{SV8}This persuasion {FI}cometh{Fi} not of him that calleth you. {SV9}A
little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. {SV10}I have confidence in you
through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that
troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. {SV11}And I,
brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then
is the offence of the cross ceased. {SV12}I would they were even cut off
which trouble you. {SV13}For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty;
only {FI}use{Fi} not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve
one another. {SV14}For all the law is fulfilled in one word, {FI}even{Fi} in
this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. {SV15}But if ye bite and
devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
{SV16}{FI}This{Fi} I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil
the lust of the flesh. {SV17}For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and
the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so
that ye cannot do the things that ye would. {SV18}But if ye be led of the
Spirit, ye are not under the law. {SV19}Now the works of the flesh are
manifest, which are {FI}these;{Fi} Adultery, fornication, uncleanness,
lasciviousness, {SV20}Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations,
wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, {SV21}Envyings, murders, drunkenness,
revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also
told {FI}you{Fi} in time past, that they which do such things shall not
inherit the kingdom of God. {SV22}But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, {SV23}Meekness,
temperance: against such there is no law. {SV24}And they that are Christs
have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. {SV25}If we live in
the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. {SV26}Let us not be desirous of
vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual,
restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou
also be tempted. {SV2}Bear ye one anothers burdens, and so fulfil the law of
Christ. {SV3}For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing,
he deceiveth himself. {SV4}But let every man prove his own work, and then
shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. {SV5}For every
man shall bear his own burden. {SV6}Let him that is taught in the word
communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. {SV7}Be not deceived;
God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
{SV8}For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but
he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
{SV9}And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap,
if we faint not. {SV10}As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto
all {FI}men,{Fi} especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
{SV11}Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
{SV12}As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you
to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of
Christ. {SV13}For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law;
but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
{SV14}But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
{SV15}For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor
uncircumcision, but a new creature. {SV16}And as many as walk according to
this rule, peace {FI}be{Fi} on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
{SV17}From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks
of the Lord Jesus. {SV18}Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
{FI}be{Fi} with your spirit. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBEp}{TT}The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the
saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: {SV2}Grace
{FI}be{Fi} to you, and peace, from God our Father, and {FI}from{Fi} the Lord
Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV3}Blessed {FI}be{Fi} the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath
blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly {FI}places{Fi} in Christ:
{SV4}According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the
world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
{SV5}Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to
himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, {SV6}To the praise of
the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
{SV7}In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,
according to the riches of his grace; {SV8}Wherein he hath abounded toward us
in all wisdom and prudence; {SV9}Having made known unto us the mystery of his
will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
{SV10}That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather
together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are
on earth; {FI}even{Fi} in him: {SV11}In whom also we have obtained an
inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh
all things after the counsel of his own will: {SV12}That we should be to the
praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. {SV13}In whom ye also
{FI}trusted,{Fi} after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your
salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy
Spirit of promise, {SV14}Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the
redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.{CM}
{SV15}Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and
love unto all the saints, {SV16}Cease not to give thanks for you, making
mention of you in my prayers; {SV17}That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in
the knowledge of him: {SV18}The eyes of your understanding being enlightened;
that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the
glory of his inheritance in the saints, {SV19}And what {FI}is{Fi} the
exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the
working of his mighty power, {SV20}Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised
him from the dead, and set {FI}him{Fi} at his own right hand in the heavenly
{FI}places, {Fi}{SV21}Far above all principality, and power, and might, and
dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in
that which is to come: {SV22}And hath put all {FI}things{Fi} under his feet,
and gave him {FI}to be{Fi} the head over all {FI}things{Fi} to the church,
{SV23}Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}And you {FI}hath he quickened,{Fi} who were dead in trespasses and
sins; {SV2}Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this
world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now
worketh in the children of disobedience: {SV3}Among whom also we all had our
conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires
of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even
as others. {SV4}But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith
he loved us, {SV5}Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together
with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) {SV6}And hath raised {FI}us{Fi} up
together, and made {FI}us{Fi} sit together in heavenly {FI}places{Fi} in
Christ Jesus: {SV7}That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding
riches of his grace in {FI}his{Fi} kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
{SV8}For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves:
{FI}it is{Fi} the gift of God: {SV9}Not of works, lest any man should boast.
{SV10}For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.{CM}
{SV11}Wherefore remember, that ye {FI}being{Fi} in time past Gentiles in the
flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision
in the flesh made by hands; {SV12}That at that time ye were without Christ,
being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the
covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: {SV13}But
now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood
of Christ. {SV14}For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken
down the middle wall of partition {FI}between us; {Fi}{SV15}Having abolished
in his flesh the enmity, {FI}even{Fi} the law of commandments
{FI}contained{Fi} in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man,
{FI}so{Fi} making peace; {SV16}And that he might reconcile both unto God in
one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: {SV17}And came and
preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
{SV18}For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
{SV19}Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but
fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; {SV20}And are
built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself
being the chief corner {FI}stone; {Fi}{SV21}In whom all the building fitly
framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: {SV22}In whom ye
also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you
Gentiles, {SV2}If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which
is given me to youward: {SV3}How that by revelation he made known unto me the
mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, {SV4}Whereby, when ye read, ye may
understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) {SV5}Which in other ages
was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy
apostles and prophets by the Spirit; {SV6}That the Gentiles should be
fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by
the gospel: {SV7}Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the
grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. {SV8}Unto
me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I
should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; {SV9}And
to make all {FI}men{Fi} see what {FI}is{Fi} the fellowship of the mystery,
which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all
things by Jesus Christ: {SV10}To the intent that now unto the principalities
and powers in heavenly {FI}places{Fi} might be known by the church the
manifold wisdom of God, {SV11}According to the eternal purpose which he
purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: {SV12}In whom we have boldness and access
with confidence by the faith of him. {SV13}Wherefore I desire that ye faint
not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. {SV14}For this cause I
bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, {SV15}Of whom the
whole family in heaven and earth is named, {SV16}That he would grant you,
according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his
Spirit in the inner man; {SV17}That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith;
that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, {SV18}May be able to comprehend
with all saints what {FI}is{Fi} the breadth, and length, and depth, and
height; {SV19}And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that
ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.{CM}
{SV20}Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we
ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, {SV21}Unto him
{FI}be{Fi} glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world
without end. Amen.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk
worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, {SV2}With all lowliness and
meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
{SV3}Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
{SV4}{FI}There is{Fi} one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one
hope of your calling; {SV5}One Lord, one faith, one baptism, {SV6}One God and
Father of all, who {FI}is{Fi} above all, and through all, and in you all.
{SV7}But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the
gift of Christ. {SV8}Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led
captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. {SV9}(Now that he ascended, what
is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
{SV10}He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all
heavens, that he might fill all things.) {SV11}And he gave some, apostles;
and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
{SV12}For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
edifying of the body of Christ: {SV13}Till we all come in the unity of the
faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the
measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: {SV14}That we
{FI}henceforth{Fi} be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about
with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, {FI}and{Fi} cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; {SV15}But speaking the truth
in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, {FI}even{Fi}
Christ: {SV16}From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by
that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of
itself in love.{CM}
{SV17}This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk
not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, {SV18}Having the
understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the
ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: {SV19}Who
being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work
all uncleanness with greediness. {SV20}But ye have not so learned Christ;
{SV21}If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the
truth is in Jesus: {SV22}That ye put off concerning the former conversation
the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; {SV23}And be
renewed in the spirit of your mind; {SV24}And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.{CM}
{SV25}Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour:
for we are members one of another. {SV26}Be ye angry, and sin not: let not
the sun go down upon your wrath: {SV27}Neither give place to the devil.
{SV28}Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working
with {FI}his{Fi} hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to
him that needeth. {SV29}Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your
mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister
grace unto the hearers. {SV30}And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby
ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. {SV31}Let all bitterness, and
wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with
all malice: {SV32}And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even as God for Christs sake hath forgiven you.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; {SV2}And walk
in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an
offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. {SV3}But
fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named
among you, as becometh saints; {SV4}Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking,
nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. {SV5}For
this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who
is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
{SV6}Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things
cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. {SV7}Be not ye
therefore partakers with them. {SV8}For ye were sometimes darkness, but now
{FI}are ye{Fi} light in the Lord: walk as children of light: {SV9}(For the
fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
{SV10}Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. {SV11}And have no fellowship
with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove {FI}them.
{Fi}{SV12}For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of
them in secret. {SV13}But all things that are reproved are made manifest by
the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. {SV14}Wherefore he
saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall
give thee light. {SV15}See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but
as wise, {SV16}Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. {SV17}Wherefore
be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord {FI}is.
{Fi}{SV18}And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with
the Spirit; {SV19}Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual
songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; {SV20}Giving
thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ; {SV21}Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
{SV22}Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
{SV23}For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of
the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {SV24}Therefore as the church
is subject unto Christ, so {FI}let{Fi} the wives {FI}be{Fi} to their own
husbands in every thing. {SV25}Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also
loved the church, and gave himself for it; {SV26}That he might sanctify and
cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, {SV27}That he might present
it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such
thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. {SV28}So ought men to
love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
{SV29}For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth
it, even as the Lord the church: {SV30}For we are members of his body, of his
flesh, and of his bones. {SV31}For this cause shall a man leave his father
and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one
flesh. {SV32}This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the
church. {SV33}Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his
wife even as himself; and the wife {FI}see{Fi} that she reverence {FI}her{Fi}
husband.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
{SV2}Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with
promise;) {SV3}That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on
the earth. {SV4}And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but
bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. {SV5}Servants, be
obedient to them that are {FI}your{Fi} masters according to the flesh, with
fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; {SV6}Not
with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the
will of God from the heart; {SV7}With good will doing service, as to the
Lord, and not to men: {SV8}Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth,
the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether {FI}he be{Fi} bond or free.
{SV9}And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening:
knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of
persons with him.{CM}
{SV10}Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his
might. {SV11}Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil. {SV12}For we wrestle not against flesh and
blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the
darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high {FI}places.
{Fi}{SV13}Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be
able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {SV14}Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the
breastplate of righteousness; {SV15}And your feet shod with the preparation
of the gospel of peace; {SV16}Above all, taking the shield of faith,
wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
{SV17}And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God: {SV18}Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the
Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all
saints; {SV19}And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may
open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, {SV20}For
which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I
ought to speak.{CM}
{SV21}But that ye also may know my affairs, {FI}and{Fi} how I do, Tychicus, a
beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you
all things: {SV22}Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye
might know our affairs, and {FI}that{Fi} he might comfort your hearts.{CM}
{SV23}Peace {FI}be{Fi} to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. {SV24}Grace {FI}be{Fi} with all them that
love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBPhili}{TT}The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the
saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:
{SV2}Grace {FI}be{Fi} unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
{FI}from{Fi} the Lord Jesus Christ. {SV3}I thank my God upon every
remembrance of you, {SV4}Always in every prayer of mine for you all making
request with joy, {SV5}For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day
until now; {SV6}Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun
a good work in you will perform {FI}it{Fi} until the day of Jesus Christ:
{SV7}Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you
in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and
confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. {SV8}For God is
my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.
{SV9}And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in
knowledge and {FI}in{Fi} all judgment; {SV10}That ye may approve things that
are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of
Christ; {SV11}Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by
Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.{CM}
{SV12}But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things {FI}which
happened{Fi} unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the
gospel; {SV13}So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and
in all other {FI}places; {Fi}{SV14}And many of the brethren in the Lord,
waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without
fear. {SV15}Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also
of good will: {SV16}The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely,
supposing to add affliction to my bonds: {SV17}But the other of love, knowing
that I am set for the defence of the gospel. {SV18}What then?
notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is
preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. {SV19}For I know
that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of
the Spirit of Jesus Christ, {SV20}According to my earnest expectation and
{FI}my{Fi} hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but {FI}that{Fi} with
all boldness, as always, {FI}so{Fi} now also Christ shall be magnified in my
body, whether {FI}it be{Fi} by life, or by death. {SV21}For to me to live
{FI}is{Fi} Christ, and to die {FI}is{Fi} gain. {SV22}But if I live in the
flesh, this {FI}is{Fi} the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot
not. {SV23}For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and
to be with Christ; which is far better: {SV24}Nevertheless to abide in the
flesh {FI}is{Fi} more needful for you. {SV25}And having this confidence, I
know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and
joy of faith; {SV26}That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ
for me by my coming to you again. {SV27}Only let your conversation be as it
becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be
absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with
one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; {SV28}And in nothing
terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of
perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. {SV29}For unto you it is
given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer
for his sake; {SV30}Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear
{FI}to be{Fi} in me.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}If {FI}there be{Fi} therefore any consolation in Christ, if any
comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
{SV2}Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love,
{FI}being{Fi} of one accord, of one mind. {SV3}{FI}Let{Fi} nothing {FI}be
done{Fi} through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each
esteem other better than themselves. {SV4}Look not every man on his own
things, but every man also on the things of others. {SV5}Let this mind be in
you, which was also in Christ Jesus: {SV6}Who, being in the form of God,
thought it not robbery to be equal with God: {SV7}But made himself of no
reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the
likeness of men: {SV8}And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled
himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
{SV9}Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which
is above every name: {SV10}That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
of {FI}things{Fi} in heaven, and {FI}things{Fi} in earth, and {FI}things{Fi}
under the earth; {SV11}And {FI}that{Fi} every tongue should confess that
Jesus Christ {FI}is{Fi} Lord, to the glory of God the Father.{CM}
{SV12}Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence
only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear
and trembling. {SV13}For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to
do of {FI}his{Fi} good pleasure. {SV14}Do all things without murmurings and
disputings: {SV15}That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God,
without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye
shine as lights in the world; {SV16}Holding forth the word of life; that I
may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither
laboured in vain. {SV17}Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and
service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. {SV18}For the same
cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.{CM}
{SV19}But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that
I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. {SV20}For I have no
man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. {SV21}For all seek
their own, not the things which are Jesus Christs. {SV22}But ye know the
proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the
gospel. {SV23}Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see
how it will go with me. {SV24}But I trust in the Lord that I also myself
shall come shortly. {SV25}Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you
Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellow soldier, but
your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. {SV26}For he longed after
you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had
been sick. {SV27}For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on
him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon
sorrow. {SV28}I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him
again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. {SV29}Receive
him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
{SV30}Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding
his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things
to you, to me indeed {FI}is{Fi} not grievous, but for you {FI}it is{Fi}
safe.{CM}
{SV2}Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
{SV3}For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and
rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. {SV4}Though I
might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he
hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: {SV5}Circumcised the eighth
day, of the stock of Israel, {FI}of{Fi} the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of
the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; {SV6}Concerning zeal,
persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law,
blameless. {SV7}But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for
Christ. {SV8}Yea doubtless, and I count all things {FI}but{Fi} loss for the
excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered
the loss of all things, and do count them {FI}but{Fi} dung, that I may win
Christ, {SV9}And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is
of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness
which is of God by faith: {SV10}That I may know him, and the power of his
resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable
unto his death; {SV11}If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of
the dead. {SV12}Not as though I had already attained, either were already
perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am
apprehended of Christ Jesus. {SV13}Brethren, I count not myself to have
apprehended: but {FI}this{Fi} one thing {FI}I do,{Fi} forgetting those things
which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
{SV14}I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus. {SV15}Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded:
and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto
you. {SV16}Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the
same rule, let us mind the same thing. {SV17}Brethren, be followers together
of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. {SV18}(For
many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping,
{FI}that they are{Fi} the enemies of the cross of Christ: {SV19}Whose end
{FI}is{Fi} destruction, whose God {FI}is their{Fi} belly, and {FI}whose{Fi}
glory {FI}is{Fi} in their shame, who mind earthly things.) {SV20}For our
conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord
Jesus Christ: {SV21}Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned
like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even
to subdue all things unto himself.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and
crown, so stand fast in the Lord, {FI}my{Fi} dearly beloved. {SV2}I beseech
Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
{SV3}And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which
laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and {FI}with{Fi} other my
fellowlabourers, whose names {FI}are{Fi} in the book of life. {SV4}Rejoice in
the Lord alway: {FI}and{Fi} again I say, Rejoice. {SV5}Let your moderation be
known unto all men. The Lord {FI}is{Fi} at hand. {SV6}Be careful for nothing;
but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known unto God. {SV7}And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
{SV8}Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
{FI}are{Fi} honest, whatsoever things {FI}are{Fi} just, whatsoever things
{FI}are{Fi} pure, whatsoever things {FI}are{Fi} lovely, whatsoever things
{FI}are{Fi} of good report; if {FI}there be{Fi} any virtue, and if {FI}there
be{Fi} any praise, think on these things. {SV9}Those things, which ye have
both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of
peace shall be with you.{CM}
{SV10}But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of
me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked
opportunity. {SV11}Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned,
in whatsoever state I am, {FI}therewith{Fi} to be content. {SV12}I know both
how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I
am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need. {SV13}I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
{SV14}Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my
affliction. {SV15}Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the
gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as
concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. {SV16}For even in Thessalonica
ye sent once and again unto my necessity. {SV17}Not because I desire a gift:
but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. {SV18}But I have all, and
abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things {FI}which were
sent{Fi} from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable,
wellpleasing to God. {SV19}But my God shall supply all your need according to
his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. {SV20}Now unto God and our Father
{FI}be{Fi} glory for ever and ever. Amen.{CM}
{SV21}Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me
greet you. {SV22}All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesars
household.{CM}
{SV23}The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with you all. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBCol}{TT}The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and
Timotheus {FI}our{Fi} brother, {SV2}To the saints and faithful brethren in
Christ which are at Colosse: Grace {FI}be{Fi} unto you, and peace, from God
our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. {SV3}We give thanks to God and the
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, {SV4}Since we heard
of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love {FI}which ye have{Fi} to all
the saints, {SV5}For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye
heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; {SV6}Which is come unto
you, as {FI}it is{Fi} in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as {FI}it
doth{Fi} also in you, since the day ye heard {FI}of it,{Fi} and knew the
grace of God in truth: {SV7}As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear
fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; {SV8}Who also
declared unto us your love in the Spirit. {SV9}For this cause we also, since
the day we heard {FI}it,{Fi} do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that
ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual
understanding; {SV10}That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing,
being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
{SV11}Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all
patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; {SV12}Giving thanks unto the
Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the
saints in light: {SV13}Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and
hath translated {FI}us{Fi} into the kingdom of his dear Son: {SV14}In whom we
have redemption through his blood, {FI}even{Fi} the forgiveness of sins:
{SV15}Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
{SV16}For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in
earth, visible and invisible, whether {FI}they be{Fi} thrones, or dominions,
or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
{SV17}And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. {SV18}And
he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn
from the dead; that in all {FI}things{Fi} he might have the preeminence.
{SV19}For it pleased {FI}the Father{Fi} that in him should all fulness dwell;
{SV20}And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to
reconcile all things unto himself; by him, {FI}I say,{Fi} whether {FI}they
be{Fi} things in earth, or things in heaven. {SV21}And you, that were
sometime alienated and enemies in {FI}your{Fi} mind by wicked works, yet now
hath he reconciled {SV22}In the body of his flesh through death, to present
you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: {SV23}If ye continue
in the faith grounded and settled, and {FI}be{Fi} not moved away from the
hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, {FI}and{Fi} which was preached to
every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
{SV24}Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is
behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his bodys sake, which is
the church: {SV25}Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation
of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;
{SV26}{FI}Even{Fi} the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from
generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: {SV27}To whom God would
make known what {FI}is{Fi} the riches of the glory of this mystery among the
Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: {SV28}Whom we preach,
warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present
every man perfect in Christ Jesus: {SV29}Whereunto I also labour, striving
according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and
{FI}for{Fi} them at Laodicea, and {FI}for{Fi} as many as have not seen my
face in the flesh; {SV2}That their hearts might be comforted, being knit
together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding,
to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of
Christ; {SV3}In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
{SV4}And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
{SV5}For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit,
joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in
Christ.{CM}
{SV6}As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, {FI}so{Fi} walk ye
in him: {SV7}Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye
have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. {SV8}Beware lest any
man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men,
after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. {SV9}For in him
dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. {SV10}And ye are complete in
him, which is the head of all principality and power: {SV11}In whom also ye
are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the
body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: {SV12}Buried
with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with {FI}him{Fi} through the
faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. {SV13}And
you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he
quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
{SV14}Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which
was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
{SV15}{FI}And{Fi} having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of
them openly, triumphing over them in it. {SV16}Let no man therefore judge you
in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of
the sabbath {FI}days: {Fi}{SV17}Which are a shadow of things to come; but the
body {FI}is{Fi} of Christ. {SV18}Let no man beguile you of your reward in a
voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things
which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, {SV19}And not
holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having
nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of
God.{CM}
{SV20}Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world,
why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
{SV21}(Touch not; taste not; handle not; {SV22}Which all are to perish with
the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? {SV23}Which things
have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of
the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above,
where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. {SV2}Set your affection on
things above, not on things on the earth. {SV3}For ye are dead, and your life
is hid with Christ in God. {SV4}When Christ, {FI}who is{Fi} our life, shall
appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.{CM}
{SV5}Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication,
uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness,
which is idolatry: {SV6}For which things sake the wrath of God cometh on the
children of disobedience: {SV7}In the which ye also walked some time, when ye
lived in them. {SV8}But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice,
blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. {SV9}Lie not one to
another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; {SV10}And
have put on the new {FI}man,{Fi} which is renewed in knowledge after the
image of him that created him: {SV11}Where there is neither Greek nor Jew,
circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond {FI}nor{Fi} free:
but Christ {FI}is{Fi} all, and in all. {SV12}Put on therefore, as the elect
of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,
meekness, longsuffering; {SV13}Forbearing one another, and forgiving one
another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you,
so also {FI}do{Fi} ye. {SV14}And above all these things {FI}put on{Fi}
charity, which is the bond of perfectness. {SV15}And let the peace of God
rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye
thankful. {SV16}Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom;
teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. {SV17}And whatsoever ye do in
word or deed, {FI}do{Fi} all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to
God and the Father by him.{CM}
{SV18}Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the
Lord. {SV19}Husbands, love {FI}your{Fi} wives, and be not bitter against
them. {SV20}Children, obey {FI}your{Fi} parents in all things: for this is
well pleasing unto the Lord. {SV21}Fathers, provoke not your children {FI}to
anger,{Fi} lest they be discouraged. {SV22}Servants, obey in all things
{FI}your{Fi} masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as
menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: {SV23}And whatsoever ye
do, do {FI}it{Fi} heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; {SV24}Knowing
that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve
the Lord Christ. {SV25}But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong
which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Masters, give unto {FI}your{Fi} servants that which is just and
equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.{CM}
{SV2}Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; {SV3}Withal
praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to
speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: {SV4}That I may
make it manifest, as I ought to speak. {SV5}Walk in wisdom toward them that
are without, redeeming the time. {SV6}Let your speech {FI}be{Fi} alway with
grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every
man.{CM}
{SV7}All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, {FI}who is{Fi} a beloved
brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: {SV8}Whom I
have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and
comfort your hearts; {SV9}With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who
is {FI}one{Fi} of you. They shall make known unto you all things which
{FI}are done{Fi} here.{CM}
{SV10}Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sisters son to
Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you,
receive him;) {SV11}And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the
circumcision. These only {FI}are my{Fi} fellow workers unto the kingdom of
God, which have been a comfort unto me. {SV12}Epaphras, who is {FI}one{Fi} of
you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in
prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
{SV13}For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them
{FI}that are{Fi} in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. {SV14}Luke, the beloved
physician, and Demas, greet you. {SV15}Salute the brethren which are in
Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house. {SV16}And when
this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of
the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the {FI}epistle{Fi} from Laodicea.
{SV17}And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast
received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.{CM}
{SV18}The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace
{FI}be{Fi} with you. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB1Th}{TT}The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the
Thessalonians {FI}which is{Fi} in God the Father and {FI}in{Fi} the Lord
Jesus Christ: Grace {FI}be{Fi} unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and
the Lord Jesus Christ. {SV2}We give thanks to God always for you all, making
mention of you in our prayers; {SV3}Remembering without ceasing your work of
faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in
the sight of God and our Father; {SV4}Knowing, brethren beloved, your
election of God. {SV5}For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also
in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what
manner of men we were among you for your sake. {SV6}And ye became followers
of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy
of the Holy Ghost: {SV7}So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in
Macedonia and Achaia. {SV8}For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not
only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward
is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. {SV9}For they
themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye
turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; {SV10}And to wait
for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, {FI}even{Fi} Jesus,
which delivered us from the wrath to come.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it
was not in vain: {SV2}But even after that we had suffered before, and were
shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to
speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. {SV3}For our
exhortation {FI}was{Fi} not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
{SV4}But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even
so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. {SV5}For
neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of
covetousness; God {FI}is{Fi} witness: {SV6}Nor of men sought we glory,
neither of you, nor {FI}yet{Fi} of others, when we might have been
burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {SV7}But we were gentle among you,
even as a nurse cherisheth her children: {SV8}So being affectionately
desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of
God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. {SV9}For ye
remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day,
because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the
gospel of God. {SV10}Ye {FI}are{Fi} witnesses, and God {FI}also,{Fi} how
holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that
believe: {SV11}As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one
of you, as a father {FI}doth{Fi} his children, {SV12}That ye would walk
worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.{CM}
{SV13}For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye
received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received {FI}it{Fi} not
{FI}as{Fi} the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which
effectually worketh also in you that believe. {SV14}For ye, brethren, became
followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye
also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they
{FI}have{Fi} of the Jews: {SV15}Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own
prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary
to all men: {SV16}Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be
saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the
uttermost.{CM}
{SV17}But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence,
not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great
desire. {SV18}Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and
again; but Satan hindered us. {SV19}For what {FI}is{Fi} our hope, or joy, or
crown of rejoicing? {FI}Are{Fi} not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus
Christ at his coming? {SV20}For ye are our glory and joy.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be
left at Athens alone; {SV2}And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of
God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to
comfort you concerning your faith: {SV3}That no man should be moved by these
afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. {SV4}For
verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer
tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. {SV5}For this cause, when
I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the
tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. {SV6}But now when
Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith
and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly
to see us, as we also {FI}to see{Fi} you: {SV7}Therefore, brethren, we were
comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: {SV8}For
now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. {SV9}For what thanks can we render
to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before
our God; {SV10}Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face,
and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? {SV11}Now God himself
and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. {SV12}And
the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and
toward all {FI}men,{Fi} even as we {FI}do{Fi} toward you: {SV13}To the end he
may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father,
at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort {FI}you{Fi}
by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to
please God, {FI}so{Fi} ye would abound more and more. {SV2}For ye know what
commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. {SV3}For this is the will of God,
{FI}even{Fi} your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
{SV4}That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in
sanctification and honour; {SV5}Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the
Gentiles which know not God: {SV6}That no {FI}man{Fi} go beyond and defraud
his brother in {FI}any{Fi} matter: because that the Lord {FI}is{Fi} the
avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. {SV7}For
God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. {SV8}He therefore
that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his
holy Spirit. {SV9}But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write
unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. {SV10}And
indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we
beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; {SV11}And that ye
study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own
hands, as we commanded you; {SV12}That ye may walk honestly toward them that
are without, and {FI}that{Fi} ye may have lack of nothing.{CM}
{SV13}But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them
which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
{SV14}For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also
which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. {SV15}For this we say unto you
by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive {FI}and{Fi} remain unto the
coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. {SV16}For the
Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the
archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise
first: {SV17}Then we which are alive {FI}and{Fi} remain shall be caught up
together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall
we ever be with the Lord. {SV18}Wherefore comfort one another with these
words.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I
write unto you. {SV2}For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord
so cometh as a thief in the night. {SV3}For when they shall say, Peace and
safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman
with child; and they shall not escape. {SV4}But ye, brethren, are not in
darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. {SV5}Ye are all the
children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor
of darkness. {SV6}Therefore let us not sleep, as {FI}do{Fi} others; but let
us watch and be sober. {SV7}For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they
that be drunken are drunken in the night. {SV8}But let us, who are of the
day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an
helmet, the hope of salvation. {SV9}For God hath not appointed us to wrath,
but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, {SV10}Who died for us,
that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
{SV11}Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as
also ye do.{CM}
{SV12}And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and
are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; {SV13}And to esteem them very
highly in love for their works sake. {FI}And{Fi} be at peace among
yourselves. {SV14}Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly,
comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all {FI}men.
{Fi}{SV15}See that none render evil for evil unto any {FI}man;{Fi} but ever
follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {FI}men.
{Fi}{SV16}Rejoice evermore. {SV17}Pray without ceasing. {SV18}In every thing
give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
{SV19}Quench not the Spirit. {SV20}Despise not prophesyings. {SV21}Prove all
things; hold fast that which is good. {SV22}Abstain from all appearance of
evil. {SV23}And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and {FI}I pray
God{Fi} your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. {SV24}Faithful {FI}is{Fi} he that calleth
you, who also will do {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{SV25}Brethren, pray for us.{CM}
{SV26}Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. {SV27}I charge you by the
Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.{CM}
{SV28}The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with you. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB2Th}{TT}The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the
Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: {SV2}Grace unto
you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV3}We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet,
because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of
you all toward each other aboundeth; {SV4}So that we ourselves glory in you
in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions
and tribulations that ye endure: {SV5}{FI}Which is{Fi} a manifest token of
the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom
of God, for which ye also suffer: {SV6}Seeing {FI}it is{Fi} a righteous thing
with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; {SV7}And to you
who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from
heaven with his mighty angels, {SV8}In flaming fire taking vengeance on them
that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
{SV9}Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of
the Lord, and from the glory of his power; {SV10}When he shall come to be
glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because
our testimony among you was believed) in that day. {SV11}Wherefore also we
pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of {FI}this{Fi}
calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of {FI}his{Fi} goodness, and the
work of faith with power: {SV12}That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be
glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the
Lord Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and {FI}by{Fi} our gathering together unto him, {SV2}That ye be not
soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by
letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. {SV3}Let no man
deceive you by any means: for {FI}that day shall not come,{Fi} except there
come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of
perdition; {SV4}Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called
God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God,
shewing himself that he is God. {SV5}Remember ye not, that, when I was yet
with you, I told you these things? {SV6}And now ye know what withholdeth that
he might be revealed in his time. {SV7}For the mystery of iniquity doth
already work: only he who now letteth {FI}will let,{Fi} until he be taken out
of the way. {SV8}And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall
consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness
of his coming: {SV9}{FI}Even him,{Fi} whose coming is after the working of
Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, {SV10}And with all
deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received
not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. {SV11}And for this cause
God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
{SV12}That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had
pleasure in unrighteousness.{CM}
{SV13}But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved
of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation
through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: {SV14}Whereunto
he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus
Christ. {SV15}Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which
ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. {SV16}Now our Lord
Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath
given {FI}us{Fi} everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
{SV17}Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have
{FI}free{Fi} course, and be glorified, even as {FI}it is{Fi} with you:
{SV2}And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all
{FI}men{Fi} have not faith. {SV3}But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish
you, and keep {FI}you{Fi} from evil. {SV4}And we have confidence in the Lord
touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
{SV5}And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the
patient waiting for Christ.{CM}
{SV6}Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that
ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not
after the tradition which he received of us. {SV7}For yourselves know how ye
ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
{SV8}Neither did we eat any mans bread for nought; but wrought with labour
and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
{SV9}Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto
you to follow us. {SV10}For even when we were with you, this we commanded
you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. {SV11}For we hear
that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but
are busybodies. {SV12}Now them that are such we command and exhort by our
Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
{SV13}But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. {SV14}And if any man obey
not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him,
that he may be ashamed. {SV15}Yet count {FI}him{Fi} not as an enemy, but
admonish {FI}him{Fi} as a brother. {SV16}Now the Lord of peace himself give
you peace always by all means. The Lord {FI}be{Fi} with you all.{CM}
{SV17}The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every
epistle: so I write. {SV18}The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with
you all. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB1Ti}{TT}The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our
Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, {FI}which is{Fi} our hope; {SV2}Unto Timothy,
{FI}my{Fi} own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, {FI}and{Fi} peace, from God
our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.{CM}
{SV3}As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into
Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
{SV4}Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister
questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: {FI}so do.
{Fi}{SV5}Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and
{FI}of{Fi} a good conscience, and {FI}of{Fi} faith unfeigned: {SV6}From which
some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; {SV7}Desiring to be
teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they
affirm. {SV8}But we know that the law {FI}is{Fi} good, if a man use it
lawfully; {SV9}Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man,
but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for
unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for
manslayers, {SV10}For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with
mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be
any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; {SV11}According to the
glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
{SV12}And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he
counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; {SV13}Who was before a
blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I
did {FI}it{Fi} ignorantly in unbelief. {SV14}And the grace of our Lord was
exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. {SV15}This
{FI}is{Fi} a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. {SV16}Howbeit
for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew
forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe
on him to life everlasting. {SV17}Now unto the King eternal, immortal,
invisible, the only wise God, {FI}be{Fi} honour and glory for ever and ever.
Amen. {SV18}This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the
prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good
warfare; {SV19}Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put
away concerning faith have made shipwreck: {SV20}Of whom is Hymenaeus and
Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to
blaspheme.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers,
intercessions, {FI}and{Fi} giving of thanks, be made for all men; {SV2}For
kings, and {FI}for{Fi} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet
and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {SV3}For this {FI}is{Fi}
good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; {SV4}Who will have all
men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. {SV5}For
{FI}there is{Fi} one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man
Christ Jesus; {SV6}Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due
time. {SV7}Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the
truth in Christ, {FI}and{Fi} lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and
verity. {SV8}I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and doubting. {SV9}In like manner also, that women adorn
themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with
broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; {SV10}But (which becometh
women professing godliness) with good works. {SV11}Let the woman learn in
silence with all subjection. {SV12}But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to
usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. {SV13}For Adam was first
formed, then Eve. {SV14}And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being
deceived was in the transgression. {SV15}Notwithstanding she shall be saved
in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with
sobriety.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}This {FI}is{Fi} a true saying, If a man desire the office of a
bishop, he desireth a good work. {SV2}A bishop then must be blameless, the
husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to
hospitality, apt to teach; {SV3}Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of
filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; {SV4}One that ruleth
well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
{SV5}(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care
of the church of God?) {SV6}Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he
fall into the condemnation of the devil. {SV7}Moreover he must have a good
report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of
the devil. {SV8}Likewise {FI}must{Fi} the deacons {FI}be{Fi} grave, not
doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
{SV9}Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. {SV10}And let
these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being
{FI}found{Fi} blameless. {SV11}Even so {FI}must their{Fi} wives be grave, not
slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. {SV12}Let the deacons be the
husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
{SV13}For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to
themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ
Jesus. {SV14}These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee
shortly: {SV15}But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest
to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God,
the pillar and ground of the truth. {SV16}And without controversy great is
the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the
Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world,
received up into glory.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some
shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines
of devils; {SV2}Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared
with a hot iron; {SV3}Forbidding to marry, {FI}and commanding{Fi} to abstain
from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them
which believe and know the truth. {SV4}For every creature of God {FI}is{Fi}
good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
{SV5}For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. {SV6}If thou put the
brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of
Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine,
whereunto thou hast attained. {SV7}But refuse profane and old wives fables,
and exercise thyself {FI}rather{Fi} unto godliness. {SV8}For bodily exercise
profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise
of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. {SV9}This {FI}is{Fi} a
faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. {SV10}For therefore we both
labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the
Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.{CM}
{SV11}These things command and teach. {SV12}Let no man despise thy youth; but
be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in
spirit, in faith, in purity. {SV13}Till I come, give attendance to reading,
to exhortation, to doctrine. {SV14}Neglect not the gift that is in thee,
which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the
presbytery. {SV15}Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them;
that thy profiting may appear to all. {SV16}Take heed unto thyself, and unto
the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save
thyself, and them that hear thee.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}Rebuke not an elder, but intreat {FI}him{Fi} as a father;
{FI}and{Fi} the younger men as brethren; {SV2}The elder women as mothers; the
younger as sisters, with all purity. {SV3}Honour widows that are widows
indeed. {SV4}But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first
to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and
acceptable before God. {SV5}Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate,
trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
{SV6}But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. {SV7}And these
things give in charge, that they may be blameless. {SV8}But if any provide
not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the
faith, and is worse than an infidel. {SV9}Let not a widow be taken into the
number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,
{SV10}Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if
she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints feet, if she have
relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
{SV11}But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton
against Christ, they will marry; {SV12}Having damnation, because they have
cast off their first faith. {SV13}And withal they learn {FI}to be{Fi} idle,
wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and
busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. {SV14}I will therefore that
the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion
to the adversary to speak reproachfully. {SV15}For some are already turned
aside after Satan. {SV16}If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let
them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve
them that are widows indeed. {SV17}Let the elders that rule well be counted
worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
{SV18}For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out
the corn. And, {FR}The labourer {FI}is{Fi} worthy of his reward.
{Fr}{SV19}Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three
witnesses. {SV20}Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
{SV21}I charge {FI}thee{Fi} before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the
elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before
another, doing nothing by partiality. {SV22}Lay hands suddenly on no man,
neither be partaker of other mens sins: keep thyself pure. {SV23}Drink no
longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomachs sake and thine often
infirmities. {SV24}Some mens sins are open beforehand, going before to
judgment; and some {FI}men{Fi} they follow after. {SV25}Likewise also the
good works {FI}of some{Fi} are manifest beforehand; and they that are
otherwise cannot be hid.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters
worthy of all honour, that the name of God and {FI}his{Fi} doctrine be not
blasphemed. {SV2}And they that have believing masters, let them not despise
{FI}them,{Fi} because they are brethren; but rather do {FI}them{Fi} service,
because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things
teach and exhort.{CM}
{SV3}If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words,
{FI}even{Fi} the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is
according to godliness; {SV4}He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about
questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil
surmisings, {SV5}Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute
of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
{SV6}But godliness with contentment is great gain. {SV7}For we brought
nothing into {FI}this{Fi} world, {FI}and it is{Fi} certain we can carry
nothing out. {SV8}And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
{SV9}But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and
{FI}into{Fi} many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction
and perdition. {SV10}For the love of money is the root of all evil: which
while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows. {SV11}But thou, O man of God, flee
these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
patience, meekness. {SV12}Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal
life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession
before many witnesses. {SV13}I give thee charge in the sight of God, who
quickeneth all things, and {FI}before{Fi} Christ Jesus, who before Pontius
Pilate witnessed a good confession; {SV14}That thou keep {FI}this{Fi}
commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus
Christ: {SV15}Which in his times he shall shew, {FI}who is{Fi} the blessed
and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; {SV16}Who only hath
immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no
man hath seen, nor can see: to whom {FI}be{Fi} honour and power everlasting.
Amen. {SV17}Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not
highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth
us richly all things to enjoy; {SV18}That they do good, that they be rich in
good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; {SV19}Laying up in
store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they
may lay hold on eternal life. {SV20}O Timothy, keep that which is committed
to thy trust, avoiding profane {FI}and{Fi} vain babblings, and oppositions of
science falsely so called: {SV21}Which some professing have erred concerning
the faith. Grace {FI}be{Fi} with thee. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB2Ti}{TT}The Second Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according
to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, {SV2}To Timothy, {FI}my{Fi}
dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, {FI}and{Fi} peace, from God the Father and
Christ Jesus our Lord. {SV3}I thank God, whom I serve from {FI}my{Fi}
forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of
thee in my prayers night and day; {SV4}Greatly desiring to see thee, being
mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; {SV5}When I call to
remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy
grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee
also. {SV6}Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of
God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. {SV7}For God hath not
given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
{SV8}Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me
his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according
to the power of God; {SV9}Who hath saved us, and called {FI}us{Fi} with an
holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose
and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
{SV10}But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light
through the gospel: {SV11}Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an
apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. {SV12}For the which cause I also
suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have
believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have
committed unto him against that day. {SV13}Hold fast the form of sound words,
which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
{SV14}That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost
which dwelleth in us. {SV15}This thou knowest, that all they which are in
Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. {SV16}The
Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and
was not ashamed of my chain: {SV17}But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out
very diligently, and found {FI}me. {Fi}{SV18}The Lord grant unto him that he
may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered
unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ
Jesus. {SV2}And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses,
the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
{SV3}Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
{SV4}No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of {FI}this{Fi}
life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. {SV5}And if
a man also strive for masteries, {FI}yet{Fi} is he not crowned, except he
strive lawfully. {SV6}The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of
the fruits. {SV7}Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in
all things. {SV8}Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised
from the dead according to my gospel: {SV9}Wherein I suffer trouble, as an
evil doer, {FI}even{Fi} unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
{SV10}Therefore I endure all things for the elects sakes, that they may also
obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
{SV11}{FI}It is{Fi} a faithful saying: For if we be dead with {FI}him,{Fi} we
shall also live with {FI}him: {Fi}{SV12}If we suffer, we shall also reign
with {FI}him:{Fi} if we deny {FI}him,{Fi} he also will deny us: {SV13}If we
believe not, {FI}yet{Fi} he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
{SV14}Of these things put {FI}them{Fi} in remembrance, charging {FI}them{Fi}
before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, {FI}but{Fi} to
the subverting of the hearers. {SV15}Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
{SV16}But shun profane {FI}and{Fi} vain babblings: for they will increase
unto more ungodliness. {SV17}And their word will eat as doth a canker: of
whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; {SV18}Who concerning the truth have erred,
saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of
some. {SV19}Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this
seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the
name of Christ depart from iniquity. {SV20}But in a great house there are not
only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some
to honour, and some to dishonour. {SV21}If a man therefore purge himself from
these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the
masters use, {FI}and{Fi} prepared unto every good work. {SV22}Flee also
youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them
that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. {SV23}But foolish and unlearned
questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. {SV24}And the servant
of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all {FI}men,{Fi} apt to
teach, patient, {SV25}In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves;
if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the
truth; {SV26}And {FI}that{Fi} they may recover themselves out of the snare of
the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
{SV2}For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, {SV3}Without natural
affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of
those that are good, {SV4}Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures
more than lovers of God; {SV5}Having a form of godliness, but denying the
power thereof: from such turn away. {SV6}For of this sort are they which
creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away
with divers lusts, {SV7}Ever learning, and never able to come to the
knowledge of the truth. {SV8}Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do
these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the
faith. {SV9}But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be
manifest unto all {FI}men,{Fi} as theirs also was. {SV10}But thou hast fully
known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity,
patience, {SV11}Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at
Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of {FI}them{Fi} all
the Lord delivered me. {SV12}Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ
Jesus shall suffer persecution. {SV13}But evil men and seducers shall wax
worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. {SV14}But continue thou in
the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom
thou hast learned {FI}them; {Fi}{SV15}And that from a child thou hast known
the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through
faith which is in Christ Jesus. {SV16}All scripture {FI}is{Fi} given by
inspiration of God, and {FI}is{Fi} profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness: {SV17}That the man of God may
be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}I charge {FI}thee{Fi} therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus
Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his
kingdom; {SV2}Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove,
rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. {SV3}For the time will
come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts
shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; {SV4}And they
shall turn away {FI}their{Fi} ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto
fables. {SV5}But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of
an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. {SV6}For I am now ready to be
offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. {SV7}I have fought a good
fight, I have finished {FI}my{Fi} course, I have kept the faith:
{SV8}Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but
unto all them also that love his appearing.{CM}
{SV9}Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: {SV10}For Demas hath forsaken
me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica;
Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. {SV11}Only Luke is with me. Take
Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
{SV12}And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. {SV13}The cloke that I left at
Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring {FI}with thee,{Fi} and the books,
{FI}but{Fi} especially the parchments. {SV14}Alexander the coppersmith did me
much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: {SV15}Of whom be thou
ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. {SV16}At my first answer
no man stood with me, but all {FI}men{Fi} forsook me: {FI}I pray God{Fi} that
it may not be laid to their charge. {SV17}Notwithstanding the Lord stood with
me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and
{FI}that{Fi} all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the
mouth of the lion. {SV18}And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work,
and will preserve {FI}me{Fi} unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom {FI}be{Fi}
glory for ever and ever. Amen.{CM}
{SV19}Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.
{SV20}Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.
{SV21}Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and
Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.{CM}
{SV22}The Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with thy spirit. Grace {FI}be{Fi} with
you. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBTit}{TT}The Epistle of Paul to Titus{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ,
according to the faith of Gods elect, and the acknowledging of the truth
which is after godliness; {SV2}In hope of eternal life, which God, that
cannot lie, promised before the world began; {SV3}But hath in due times
manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according
to the commandment of God our Saviour; {SV4}To Titus, {FI}mine{Fi} own son
after the common faith: Grace, mercy, {FI}and{Fi} peace, from God the Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.{CM}
{SV5}For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order
the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had
appointed thee: {SV6}If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having
faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. {SV7}For a bishop must be
blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given
to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; {SV8}But a lover of
hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; {SV9}Holding
fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound
doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. {SV10}For there are
many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the
circumcision: {SV11}Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses,
teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucres sake. {SV12}One of
themselves, {FI}even{Fi} a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians
{FI}are{Fi} alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. {SV13}This witness is
true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
{SV14}Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn
from the truth. {SV15}Unto the pure all things {FI}are{Fi} pure: but unto
them that are defiled and unbelieving {FI}is{Fi} nothing pure; but even their
mind and conscience is defiled. {SV16}They profess that they know God; but in
works they deny {FI}him,{Fi} being abominable, and disobedient, and unto
every good work reprobate.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: {SV2}That
the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in
patience. {SV3}The aged women likewise, that {FI}they be{Fi} in behaviour as
becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of
good things; {SV4}That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love
their husbands, to love their children, {SV5}{FI}To be{Fi} discreet, chaste,
keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God
be not blasphemed. {SV6}Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. {SV7}In
all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine
{FI}shewing{Fi} uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, {SV8}Sound speech, that
cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed,
having no evil thing to say of you. {SV9}{FI}Exhort{Fi} servants to be
obedient unto their own masters, {FI}and{Fi} to please {FI}them{Fi} well in
all {FI}things;{Fi} not answering again; {SV10}Not purloining, but shewing
all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all
things. {SV11}For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to
all men, {SV12}Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we
should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
{SV13}Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great
God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; {SV14}Who gave himself for us, that he
might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people,
zealous of good works. {SV15}These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with
all authority. Let no man despise thee.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to
obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, {SV2}To speak evil of no
man, to be no brawlers, {FI}but{Fi} gentle, shewing all meekness unto all
men. {SV3}For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient,
deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy,
hateful, {FI}and{Fi} hating one another. {SV4}But after that the kindness and
love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, {SV5}Not by works of
righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by
the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {SV6}Which he
shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {SV7}That being
justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of
eternal life. {SV8}{FI}This is{Fi} a faithful saying, and these things I will
that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be
careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto
men. {SV9}But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and
strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. {SV10}A man that
is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; {SV11}Knowing
that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of
himself.{CM}
{SV12}When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come
unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. {SV13}Bring
Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be
wanting unto them. {SV14}And let ours also learn to maintain good works for
necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.{CM}
{SV15}All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith.
Grace {FI}be{Fi} with you all. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBPhile}{TT}The Epistle of Paul to Philemon{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto
Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, {SV2}And to {FI}our{Fi}
beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy
house: {SV3}Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus
Christ.{CM}
{SV4}I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
{SV5}Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus,
and toward all saints; {SV6}That the communication of thy faith may become
effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ
Jesus. {SV7}For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the
bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. {SV8}Wherefore, though I
might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
{SV9}Yet for loves sake I rather beseech {FI}thee,{Fi} being such an one as
Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. {SV10}I beseech thee
for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: {SV11}Which in time
past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
{SV12}Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own
bowels: {SV13}Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might
have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: {SV14}But without thy
mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of
necessity, but willingly. {SV15}For perhaps he therefore departed for a
season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; {SV16}Not now as a servant,
but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more
unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? {SV17}If thou count me
therefore a partner, receive him as myself. {SV18}If he hath wronged thee, or
oweth {FI}thee{Fi} ought, put that on mine account; {SV19}I Paul have written
{FI}it{Fi} with mine own hand, I will repay {FI}it:{Fi} albeit I do not say
to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. {SV20}Yea,
brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the
Lord.{CM}
{SV21}Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou
wilt also do more than I say. {SV22}But withal prepare me also a lodging: for
I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.{CM}
{SV23}There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
{SV24}Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.{CM}
{SV25}The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with your spirit.
Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBHeb}{TT}The Epistle to the Hebrews{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time
past unto the fathers by the prophets, {SV2}Hath in these last days spoken
unto us by {FI}his{Fi} Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by
whom also he made the worlds; {SV3}Who being the brightness of {FI}his{Fi}
glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the
word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the
right hand of the Majesty on high; {SV4}Being made so much better than the
angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
{SV5}For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this
day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall
be to me a Son? {SV6}And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into
the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. {SV7}And of
the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame
of fire. {SV8}But unto the Son {FI}he saith,{Fi} Thy throne, O God,
{FI}is{Fi} for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness {FI}is{Fi} the
sceptre of thy kingdom. {SV9}Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated
iniquity; therefore God, {FI}even{Fi} thy God, hath anointed thee with the
oil of gladness above thy fellows. {SV10}And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning
hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine
hands: {SV11}They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax
old as doth a garment; {SV12}And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and
they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.
{SV13}But to which of the angels said he at any times, Sit on my right hand,
until I make thine enemies thy footstool? {SV14}Are they not all ministering
spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things
which we have heard, lest at any time we should let {FI}them{Fi} slip.
{SV2}For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression
and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; {SV3}How shall we
escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be
spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard {FI}him;
{Fi}{SV4}God also bearing {FI}them{Fi} witness, both with signs and wonders,
and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own
will?{CM}
{SV5}For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come,
whereof we speak. {SV6}But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is
man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
{SV7}Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with
glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: {SV8}Thou
hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in
subjection under him, he left nothing {FI}that is{Fi} not put under him. But
now we see not yet all things put under him. {SV9}But we see Jesus, who was
made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with
glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every
man. {SV10}For it became him, for whom {FI}are{Fi} all things, and by whom
{FI}are{Fi} all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain
of their salvation perfect through sufferings. {SV11}For both he that
sanctifieth and they who are sanctified {FI}are{Fi} all of one: for which
cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, {SV12}Saying, I will declare
thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto
thee. {SV13}And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and
the children which God hath given me. {SV14}Forasmuch then as the children
are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the
same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death,
that is, the devil; {SV15}And deliver them who through fear of death were all
their lifetime subject to bondage. {SV16}For verily he took not on {FI}him
the nature of{Fi} angels; but he took on {FI}him{Fi} the seed of Abraham.
{SV17}Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto {FI}his{Fi}
brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things
{FI}pertaining{Fi} to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
{SV18}For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to
succour them that are tempted.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,
consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
{SV2}Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses {FI}was
faithful{Fi} in all his house. {SV3}For this {FI}man{Fi} was counted worthy
of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more
honour than the house. {SV4}For every house is builded by some {FI}man;{Fi}
but he that built all things {FI}is{Fi} God. {SV5}And Moses verily
{FI}was{Fi} faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those
things which were to be spoken after; {SV6}But Christ as a son over his own
house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing
of the hope firm unto the end. {SV7}Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To
day if ye will hear his voice, {SV8}Harden not your hearts, as in the
provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: {SV9}When your
fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. {SV10}Wherefore
I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in
{FI}their{Fi} heart; and they have not known my ways. {SV11}So I sware in my
wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) {SV12}Take heed, brethren, lest
there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the
living God. {SV13}But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day;
lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. {SV14}For we
are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence
stedfast unto the end; {SV15}While it is said, To day if ye will hear his
voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. {SV16}For some, when
they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses.
{SV17}But with whom was he grieved forty years? {FI}was it{Fi} not with them
that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? {SV18}And to whom
sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed
not? {SV19}So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left {FI}us{Fi} of
entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. {SV2}For
unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached
did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard {FI}it.
{Fi}{SV3}For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have
sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were
finished from the foundation of the world. {SV4}For he spake in a certain
place of the seventh {FI}day{Fi} on this wise, And God did rest the seventh
day from all his works. {SV5}And in this {FI}place{Fi} again, If they shall
enter into my rest. {SV6}Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter
therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of
unbelief: {SV7}Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day,
after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden
not your hearts. {SV8}For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not
afterward have spoken of another day. {SV9}There remaineth therefore a rest
to the people of God. {SV10}For he that is entered into his rest, he also
hath ceased from his own works, as God {FI}did{Fi} from his. {SV11}Let us
labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same
example of unbelief. {SV12}For the word of God {FI}is{Fi} quick, and
powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing
asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and {FI}is{Fi} a
discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. {SV13}Neither is there
any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things {FI}are{Fi}
naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. {SV14}Seeing
then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus
the Son of God, let us hold fast {FI}our{Fi} profession. {SV15}For we have
not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our
infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as {FI}we are, yet{Fi}
without sin. {SV16}Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in
things {FI}pertaining{Fi} to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices
for sins: {SV2}Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are
out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
{SV3}And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself,
to offer for sins. {SV4}And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he
that is called of God, as {FI}was{Fi} Aaron. {SV5}So also Christ glorified
not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my
Son, to day have I begotten thee. {SV6}As he saith also in another
{FI}place,{Fi} Thou {FI}art{Fi} a priest for ever after the order of
Melchisedec. {SV7}Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up
prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able
to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; {SV8}Though he were
a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; {SV9}And
being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them
that obey him; {SV10}Called of God an high priest after the order of
Melchisedec.{CM}
{SV11}Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye
are dull of hearing. {SV12}For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye
have need that one teach you again which {FI}be{Fi} the first principles of
the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of
strong meat. {SV13}For every one that useth milk {FI}is{Fi} unskilful in the
word of righteousness: for he is a babe. {SV14}But strong meat belongeth to
them that are of full age, {FI}even{Fi} those who by reason of use have their
senses exercised to discern both good and evil.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us
go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from
dead works, and of faith toward God, {SV2}Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of
laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
{SV3}And this will we do, if God permit. {SV4}For {FI}it is{Fi} impossible
for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift,
and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, {SV5}And have tasted the good word
of God, and the powers of the world to come, {SV6}If they shall fall away, to
renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son
of God afresh, and put {FI}him{Fi} to an open shame. {SV7}For the earth which
drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet
for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: {SV8}But that
which beareth thorns and briers {FI}is{Fi} rejected, and {FI}is{Fi} nigh unto
cursing; whose end {FI}is{Fi} to be burned. {SV9}But, beloved, we are
persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though
we thus speak. {SV10}For God {FI}is{Fi} not unrighteous to forget your work
and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have
ministered to the saints, and do minister. {SV11}And we desire that every one
of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
{SV12}That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and
patience inherit the promises. {SV13}For when God made promise to Abraham,
because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, {SV14}Saying,
Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.
{SV15}And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
{SV16}For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation
{FI}is{Fi} to them an end of all strife. {SV17}Wherein God, willing more
abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel,
confirmed {FI}it{Fi} by an oath: {SV18}That by two immutable things, in which
{FI}it was{Fi} impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation,
who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: {SV19}Which
{FI}hope{Fi} we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and
which entereth into that within the veil; {SV20}Whither the forerunner is for
us entered, {FI}even{Fi} Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order
of Melchisedec.{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God,
who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
{SV2}To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by
interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem,
which is, King of peace; {SV3}Without father, without mother, without
descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like
unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. {SV4}Now consider how
great this man {FI}was,{Fi} unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the
tenth of the spoils. {SV5}And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who
receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of
the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come
out of the loins of Abraham: {SV6}But he whose descent is not counted from
them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
{SV7}And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
{SV8}And here men that die receive tithes; but there he {FI}receiveth
them,{Fi} of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. {SV9}And as I may so say,
Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. {SV10}For he was
yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. {SV11}If therefore
perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people
received the law,) what further need {FI}was there{Fi} that another priest
should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order
of Aaron? {SV12}For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity
a change also of the law. {SV13}For he of whom these things are spoken
pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
{SV14}For {FI}it is{Fi} evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which
tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. {SV15}And it is yet far more
evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another
priest, {SV16}Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but
after the power of an endless life. {SV17}For he testifieth, Thou {FI}art{Fi}
a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. {SV18}For there is verily a
disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and
unprofitableness thereof. {SV19}For the law made nothing perfect, but the
bringing in of a better hope {FI}did;{Fi} by the which we draw nigh unto God.
{SV20}And inasmuch as not without an oath {FI}he was made priest:
{Fi}{SV21}(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath
by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou
{FI}art{Fi} a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) {SV22}By so
much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. {SV23}And they truly were
many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
{SV24}But this {FI}man,{Fi} because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable
priesthood. {SV25}Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost
that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for
them. {SV26}For such an high priest became us, {FI}who is{Fi} holy, harmless,
undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; {SV27}Who
needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for
his own sins, and then for the peoples: for this he did once, when he
offered up himself. {SV28}For the law maketh men high priests which have
infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, {FI}maketh{Fi}
the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}Now of the things which we have spoken {FI}this is{Fi} the sum: We
have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the
Majesty in the heavens; {SV2}A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true
tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. {SV3}For every high priest
is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore {FI}it is{Fi} of
necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. {SV4}For if he were on
earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer
gifts according to the law: {SV5}Who serve unto the example and shadow of
heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the
tabernacle: for, See, saith he, {FI}that{Fi} thou make all things according
to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. {SV6}But now hath he obtained a
more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better
covenant, which was established upon better promises. {SV7}For if that first
{FI}covenant{Fi} had been faultless, then should no place have been sought
for the second. {SV8}For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days
come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of
Israel and with the house of Judah: {SV9}Not according to the covenant that I
made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them
out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I
regarded them not, saith the Lord. {SV10}For this {FI}is{Fi} the covenant
that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I
will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will
be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: {SV11}And they shall not
teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the
Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. {SV12}For I will
be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities
will I remember no more. {SV13}In that he saith, A new {FI}covenant,{Fi} he
hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old {FI}is{Fi}
ready to vanish away.{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}Then verily the first {FI}covenant{Fi} had also ordinances of
divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. {SV2}For there was a tabernacle
made; the first, wherein {FI}was{Fi} the candlestick, and the table, and the
shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. {SV3}And after the second veil, the
tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; {SV4}Which had the golden
censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein
{FI}was{Fi} the golden pot that had manna, and Aarons rod that budded, and
the tables of the covenant; {SV5}And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing
the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. {SV6}Now when these
things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle,
accomplishing the service {FI}of God. {Fi}{SV7}But into the second
{FI}went{Fi} the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which
he offered for himself, and {FI}for{Fi} the errors of the people: {SV8}The
Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet
made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: {SV9}Which
{FI}was{Fi} a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both
gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect,
as pertaining to the conscience; {SV10}{FI}Which stood{Fi} only in meats and
drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed {FI}on them{Fi}
until the time of reformation. {SV11}But Christ being come an high priest of
good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with
hands, that is to say, not of this building; {SV12}Neither by the blood of
goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy
place, having obtained eternal redemption {FI}for us. {Fi}{SV13}For if the
blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the
unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: {SV14}How much more shall
the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without
spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
{SV15}And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by
means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions {FI}that were{Fi}
under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of
eternal inheritance. {SV16}For where a testament {FI}is,{Fi} there must also
of necessity be the death of the testator. {SV17}For a testament {FI}is{Fi}
of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the
testator liveth. {SV18}Whereupon neither the first {FI}testament{Fi} was
dedicated without blood. {SV19}For when Moses had spoken every precept to all
the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats,
with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and
all the people, {SV20}Saying, This {FI}is{Fi} the blood of the testament
which God hath enjoined unto you. {SV21}Moreover he sprinkled with blood both
the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. {SV22}And almost all
things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no
remission. {SV23}{FI}It was{Fi} therefore necessary that the patterns of
things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things
themselves with better sacrifices than these. {SV24}For Christ is not entered
into the holy places made with hands, {FI}which are{Fi} the figures of the
true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
{SV25}Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth
into the holy place every year with blood of others; {SV26}For then must he
often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the
end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of
himself. {SV27}And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this
the judgment: {SV28}So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and
unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto
salvation.{CM}
{SC10}{SV1}For the law having a shadow of good things to come, {FI}and{Fi}
not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they
offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. {SV2}For
then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers
once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. {SV3}But in those
{FI}sacrifices there is{Fi} a remembrance again {FI}made{Fi} of sins every
year. {SV4}For {FI}it is{Fi} not possible that the blood of bulls and of
goats should take away sins. {SV5}Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he
saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou
prepared me: {SV6}In burnt offerings and {FI}sacrifices{Fi} for sin thou hast
had no pleasure. {SV7}Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it
is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. {SV8}Above when he said, Sacrifice
and offering and burnt offerings and {FI}offering{Fi} for sin thou wouldest
not, neither hadst pleasure {FI}therein;{Fi} which are offered by the law;
{SV9}Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the
first, that he may establish the second. {SV10}By the which will we are
sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once {FI}for all.
{Fi}{SV11}And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes
the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: {SV12}But this man,
after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right
hand of God; {SV13}From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his
footstool. {SV14}For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are
sanctified. {SV15}{FI}Whereof{Fi} the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for
after that he had said before, {SV16}This {FI}is{Fi} the covenant that I will
make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into
their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; {SV17}And their sins and
iniquities will I remember no more. {SV18}Now where remission of these
{FI}is, there is{Fi} no more offering for sin.{CM}
{SV19}Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the
blood of Jesus, {SV20}By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for
us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; {SV21}And {FI}having{Fi} an
high priest over the house of God; {SV22}Let us draw near with a true heart
in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil
conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. {SV23}Let us hold fast the
profession of {FI}our{Fi} faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that
promised;) {SV24}And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to
good works: {SV25}Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the
manner of some {FI}is;{Fi} but exhorting {FI}one another:{Fi} and so much the
more, as ye see the day approaching. {SV26}For if we sin wilfully after that
we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more
sacrifice for sins, {SV27}But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and
fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. {SV28}He that despised
Moses law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: {SV29}Of how much
sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden
under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant,
wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the
Spirit of grace? {SV30}For we know him that hath said, Vengeance
{FI}belongeth{Fi} unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The
Lord shall judge his people. {SV31}{FI}It is{Fi} a fearful thing to fall into
the hands of the living God. {SV32}But call to remembrance the former days,
in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
{SV33}Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and
afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so
used. {SV34}For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the
spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better
and an enduring substance. {SV35}Cast not away therefore your confidence,
which hath great recompence of reward. {SV36}For ye have need of patience,
that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
{SV37}For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not
tarry. {SV38}Now the just shall live by faith: but if {FI}any man{Fi} draw
back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. {SV39}But we are not of them who
draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the
soul.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen. {SV2}For by it the elders obtained a good report.
{SV3}Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of
God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
{SV4}By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by
which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts:
and by it he being dead yet speaketh. {SV5}By faith Enoch was translated that
he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him:
for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
{SV6}But without faith {FI}it is{Fi} impossible to please {FI}him:{Fi} for he
that cometh to God must believe that he is, and {FI}that{Fi} he is a rewarder
of them that diligently seek him. {SV7}By faith Noah, being warned of God of
things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his
house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the
righteousness which is by faith. {SV8}By faith Abraham, when he was called to
go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed;
and he went out, not knowing whither he went. {SV9}By faith he sojourned in
the land of promise, as {FI}in{Fi} a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles
with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: {SV10}For he
looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker {FI}is{Fi}
God. {SV11}Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive
seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged
him faithful who had promised. {SV12}Therefore sprang there even of one, and
him as good as dead, {FI}so many{Fi} as the stars of the sky in multitude,
and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. {SV13}These all died
in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off,
and were persuaded of {FI}them,{Fi} and embraced {FI}them,{Fi} and confessed
that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. {SV14}For they that say
such things declare plainly that they seek a country. {SV15}And truly, if
they had been mindful of that {FI}country{Fi} from whence they came out, they
might have had opportunity to have returned. {SV16}But now they desire a
better {FI}country,{Fi} that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to
be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. {SV17}By faith
Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the
promises offered up his only begotten {FI}son, {Fi}{SV18}Of whom it was said,
That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: {SV19}Accounting that God {FI}was{Fi}
able to raise {FI}him{Fi} up, even from the dead; from whence also he
received him in a figure. {SV20}By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau
concerning things to come. {SV21}By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed
both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, {FI}leaning{Fi} upon the top of his
staff. {SV22}By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of
the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. {SV23}By
faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because
they saw {FI}he was{Fi} a proper child; and they were not afraid of the
kings commandment. {SV24}By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused
to be called the son of Pharaohs daughter; {SV25}Choosing rather to suffer
affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a
season; {SV26}Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the
treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
{SV27}By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he
endured, as seeing him who is invisible. {SV28}Through faith he kept the
passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn
should touch them. {SV29}By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry
{FI}land:{Fi} which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. {SV30}By faith
the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
{SV31}By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not,
when she had received the spies with peace. {SV32}And what shall I more say?
for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and {FI}of{Fi} Barak, and
{FI}of{Fi} Samson, and {FI}of{Fi} Jephthae; {FI}of{Fi} David also, and
Samuel, and {FI}of{Fi} the prophets: {SV33}Who through faith subdued
kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of
lions, {SV34}Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword,
out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight
the armies of the aliens. {SV35}Women received their dead raised to life
again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might
obtain a better resurrection: {SV36}And others had trial of {FI}cruel{Fi}
mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: {SV37}They
were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword:
they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted,
tormented; {SV38}(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in
deserts, and {FI}in{Fi} mountains, and {FI}in{Fi} dens and caves of the
earth. {SV39}And these all, having obtained a good report through faith,
received not the promise: {SV40}God having provided some better thing for us,
that they without us should not be made perfect.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud
of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily
beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
{SV2}Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of {FI}our{Fi} faith; who for
the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and
is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. {SV3}For consider him
that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be
wearied and faint in your minds. {SV4}Ye have not yet resisted unto blood,
striving against sin. {SV5}And ye have forgotten the exhortation which
speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening
of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: {SV6}For whom the Lord
loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. {SV7}If ye
endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom
the father chasteneth not? {SV8}But if ye be without chastisement, whereof
all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. {SV9}Furthermore we
have had fathers of our flesh which corrected {FI}us,{Fi} and we gave
{FI}them{Fi} reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the
Father of spirits, and live? {SV10}For they verily for a few days chastened
{FI}us{Fi} after their own pleasure; but he for {FI}our{Fi} profit, that
{FI}we{Fi} might be partakers of his holiness. {SV11}Now no chastening for
the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it
yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised
thereby. {SV12}Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble
knees; {SV13}And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame
be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. {SV14}Follow peace
with all {FI}men,{Fi} and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
{SV15}Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root
of bitterness springing up trouble {FI}you,{Fi} and thereby many be defiled;
{SV16}Lest there {FI}be{Fi} any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who
for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. {SV17}For ye know how that
afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he
found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
{SV18}For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that
burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, {SV19}And
the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; {FI}which{Fi} voice they that
heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:
{SV20}(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as
a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a
dart: {SV21}And so terrible was the sight, {FI}that{Fi} Moses said, I
exceedingly fear and quake:) {SV22}But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto
the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable
company of angels, {SV23}To the general assembly and church of the firstborn,
which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits
of just men made perfect, {SV24}And to Jesus the mediator of the new
covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than
{FI}that of{Fi} Abel. {SV25}See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if
they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more {FI}shall
not{Fi} we {FI}escape,{Fi} if we turn away from him that {FI}speaketh{Fi}
from heaven: {SV26}Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath
promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.
{SV27}And this {FI}word,{Fi} Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those
things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which
cannot be shaken may remain. {SV28}Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which
cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with
reverence and godly fear: {SV29}For our God {FI}is{Fi} a consuming fire.{CM}
{SC13}{SV1}Let brotherly love continue. {SV2}Be not forgetful to entertain
strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. {SV3}Remember
them that are in bonds, as bound with them; {FI}and{Fi} them which suffer
adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. {SV4}Marriage {FI}is{Fi}
honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God
will judge. {SV5}{FI}Let your{Fi} conversation {FI}be{Fi} without
covetousness; {FI}and be{Fi} content with such things as ye have: for he hath
said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. {SV6}So that we may boldly
say, The Lord {FI}is{Fi} my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do
unto me.{CM}
{SV7}Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the
word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of {FI}their{Fi}
conversation. {SV8}Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
{SV9}Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For {FI}it
is{Fi} a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats,
which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. {SV10}We have
an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.
{SV11}For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the
sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.
{SV12}Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own
blood, suffered without the gate. {SV13}Let us go forth therefore unto him
without the camp, bearing his reproach. {SV14}For here have we no continuing
city, but we seek one to come. {SV15}By him therefore let us offer the
sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of {FI}our{Fi}
lips giving thanks to his name. {SV16}But to do good and to communicate
forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. {SV17}Obey them
that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your
souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not
with grief: for that {FI}is{Fi} unprofitable for you.{CM}
{SV18}Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things
willing to live honestly. {SV19}But I beseech {FI}you{Fi} the rather to do
this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. {SV20}Now the God of peace,
that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the
sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, {SV21}Make you perfect
in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing
in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom {FI}be{Fi} glory for ever and
ever. Amen. {SV22}And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of
exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. {SV23}Know ye
that {FI}our{Fi} brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come
shortly, I will see you.{CM}
{SV24}Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They
of Italy salute you.{CM}
{SV25}Grace {FI}be{Fi} with you all. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBJa}{TT}The General Epistle of James{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the
twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.{CM}
{SV2}My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
{SV3}Knowing {FI}this,{Fi} that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
{SV4}But let patience have {FI}her{Fi} perfect work, that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting nothing. {SV5}If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of
God, that giveth to all {FI}men{Fi} liberally, and upbraideth not; and it
shall be given him. {SV6}But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he
that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
{SV7}For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
{SV8}A double minded man {FI}is{Fi} unstable in all his ways. {SV9}Let the
brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: {SV10}But the rich, in
that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
{SV11}For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth
the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it
perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. {SV12}Blessed
{FI}is{Fi} the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall
receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love
him. {SV13}Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God
cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: {SV14}But every man
is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. {SV15}Then
when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is
finished, bringeth forth death. {SV16}Do not err, my beloved brethren.
{SV17}Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down
from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of
turning. {SV18}Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we
should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.{CM}
{SV19}Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to
speak, slow to wrath: {SV20}For the wrath of man worketh not the
righteousness of God. {SV21}Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and
superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word,
which is able to save your souls. {SV22}But be ye doers of the word, and not
hearers only, deceiving your own selves. {SV23}For if any be a hearer of the
word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a
glass: {SV24}For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway
forgetteth what manner of man he was. {SV25}But whoso looketh into the
perfect law of liberty, and continueth {FI}therein,{Fi} he being not a
forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his
deed. {SV26}If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his
tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this mans religion {FI}is{Fi} vain.
{SV27}Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit
the fatherless and widows in their affliction, {FI}and{Fi} to keep himself
unspotted from the world.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, {FI}the
Lord{Fi} of glory, with respect of persons. {SV2}For if there come unto your
assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a
poor man in vile raiment; {SV3}And ye have respect to him that weareth the
gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the
poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: {SV4}Are ye not then
partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? {SV5}Hearken,
my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in
faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
{SV6}But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you
before the judgment seats? {SV7}Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the
which ye are called? {SV8}If ye fulfil the royal law according to the
scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: {SV9}But if
ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as
transgressors. {SV10}For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend
in one {FI}point,{Fi} he is guilty of all. {SV11}For he that said, Do not
commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet
if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. {SV12}So speak ye,
and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. {SV13}For he
shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy
rejoiceth against judgment. {SV14}What {FI}doth it{Fi} profit, my brethren,
though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
{SV15}If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, {SV16}And
one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled;
notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body;
what {FI}doth it{Fi} profit? {SV17}Even so faith, if it hath not works, is
dead, being alone. {SV18}Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have
works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by
my works. {SV19}Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the
devils also believe, and tremble. {SV20}But wilt thou know, O vain man, that
faith without works is dead? {SV21}Was not Abraham our father justified by
works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? {SV22}Seest thou how
faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? {SV23}And
the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was
imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
{SV24}Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith
only. {SV25}Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when
she had received the messengers, and had sent {FI}them{Fi} out another way?
{SV26}For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is
dead also.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the
greater condemnation. {SV2}For in many things we offend all. If any man
offend not in word, the same {FI}is{Fi} a perfect man, {FI}and{Fi} able also
to bridle the whole body. {SV3}Behold, we put bits in the horses mouths,
that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. {SV4}Behold also
the ships, which though {FI}they be{Fi} so great, and {FI}are{Fi} driven of
fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever
the governor listeth. {SV5}Even so the tongue is a little member, and
boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
{SV6}And the tongue {FI}is{Fi} a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue
among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the
course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. {SV7}For every kind of
beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed,
and hath been tamed of mankind: {SV8}But the tongue can no man tame; {FI}it
is{Fi} an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. {SV9}Therewith bless we God,
even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the
similitude of God. {SV10}Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and
cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. {SV11}Doth a fountain
send forth at the same place sweet {FI}water{Fi} and bitter? {SV12}Can the
fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so
{FI}can{Fi} no fountain both yield salt water and fresh. {SV13}Who {FI}is{Fi}
a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good
conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. {SV14}But if ye have bitter
envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
{SV15}This wisdom descendeth not from above, but {FI}is{Fi} earthly, sensual,
devilish. {SV16}For where envying and strife {FI}is,{Fi} there {FI}is{Fi}
confusion and every evil work. {SV17}But the wisdom that is from above is
first pure, then peaceable, gentle, {FI}and{Fi} easy to be intreated, full of
mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. {SV18}And
the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}From whence {FI}come{Fi} wars and fightings among you? {FI}come
they{Fi} not hence, {FI}even{Fi} of your lusts that war in your members?
{SV2}Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain:
ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. {SV3}Ye ask, and
receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume {FI}it{Fi} upon your
lusts. {SV4}Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship
of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the
world is the enemy of God. {SV5}Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain,
The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? {SV6}But he giveth more
grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the
humble. {SV7}Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he
will flee from you. {SV8}Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.
Cleanse {FI}your{Fi} hands, {FI}ye{Fi} sinners; and purify {FI}your{Fi}
hearts, {FI}ye{Fi} double minded. {SV9}Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let
your laughter be turned to mourning, and {FI}your{Fi} joy to heaviness.
{SV10}Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
{SV11}Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of
{FI}his{Fi} brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and
judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law,
but a judge. {SV12}There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy:
who art thou that judgest another?{CM}
{SV13}Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a
city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
{SV14}Whereas ye know not what {FI}shall be{Fi} on the morrow. For what
{FI}is{Fi} your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time,
and then vanisheth away. {SV15}For that ye {FI}ought{Fi} to say, If the Lord
will, we shall live, and do this, or that. {SV16}But now ye rejoice in your
boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. {SV17}Therefore to him that knoweth to
do good, and doeth {FI}it{Fi} not, to him it is sin.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}Go to now, {FI}ye{Fi} rich men, weep and howl for your miseries
that shall come upon {FI}you. {Fi}{SV2}Your riches are corrupted, and your
garments are motheaten. {SV3}Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust
of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were
fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. {SV4}Behold, the
hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept
back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered
into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. {SV5}Ye have lived in pleasure on the
earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of
slaughter. {SV6}Ye have condemned {FI}and{Fi} killed the just; {FI}and{Fi} he
doth not resist you.{CM}
{SV7}Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the
husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long
patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. {SV8}Be ye also
patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
{SV9}Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold,
the judge standeth before the door. {SV10}Take, my brethren, the prophets,
who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering
affliction, and of patience. {SV11}Behold, we count them happy which endure.
Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that
the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. {SV12}But above all things, my
brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any
other oath: but let your yea be yea; and {FI}your{Fi} nay, nay; lest ye fall
into condemnation. {SV13}Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any
merry? let him sing psalms. {SV14}Is any sick among you? let him call for the
elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in
the name of the Lord: {SV15}And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and
the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be
forgiven him. {SV16}Confess {FI}your{Fi} faults one to another, and pray one
for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a
righteous man availeth much. {SV17}Elias was a man subject to like passions
as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not
on the earth by the space of three years and six months. {SV18}And he prayed
again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
{SV19}Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
{SV20}Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his
way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.{CM}
{CM}
{SB1Pe}{TT}The First Epistle General of Peter{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered
throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, {SV2}Elect
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of
the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace
unto you, and peace, be multiplied.{CM}
{SV3}Blessed {FI}be{Fi} the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which
according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by
the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {SV4}To an inheritance
incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven
for you, {SV5}Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation
ready to be revealed in the last time. {SV6}Wherein ye greatly rejoice,
though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold
temptations: {SV7}That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than
of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto
praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: {SV8}Whom
having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see {FI}him{Fi} not, yet
believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: {SV9}Receiving
the end of your faith, {FI}even{Fi} the salvation of {FI}your{Fi} souls.
{SV10}Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently,
who prophesied of the grace {FI}that should come{Fi} unto you:
{SV11}Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was
in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ,
and the glory that should follow. {SV12}Unto whom it was revealed, that not
unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now
reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the
Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look
into. {SV13}Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to
the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ; {SV14}As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according
to the former lusts in your ignorance: {SV15}But as he which hath called you
is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {SV16}Because it is
written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. {SV17}And if ye call on the Father, who
without respect of persons judgeth according to every mans work, pass the
time of your sojourning {FI}here{Fi} in fear: {SV18}Forasmuch as ye know that
ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, {FI}as{Fi} silver and gold,
from your vain conversation {FI}received{Fi} by tradition from your fathers;
{SV19}But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and
without spot: {SV20}Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the
world, but was manifest in these last times for you, {SV21}Who by him do
believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that
your faith and hope might be in God. {SV22}Seeing ye have purified your souls
in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren,
{FI}see that ye{Fi} love one another with a pure heart fervently: {SV23}Being
born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of
God, which liveth and abideth for ever. {SV24}For all flesh {FI}is{Fi} as
grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth,
and the flower thereof falleth away: {SV25}But the word of the Lord endureth
for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies,
and envies, and all evil speakings, {SV2}As newborn babes, desire the sincere
milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: {SV3}If so be ye have tasted that
the Lord {FI}is{Fi} gracious. {SV4}To whom coming, {FI}as unto{Fi} a living
stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, {FI}and{Fi} precious,
{SV5}Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy
priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus
Christ. {SV6}Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay
in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him
shall not be confounded. {SV7}Unto you therefore which believe {FI}he is{Fi}
precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders
disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, {SV8}And a stone of
stumbling, and a rock of offence, {FI}even to them{Fi} which stumble at the
word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. {SV9}But ye
{FI}are{Fi} a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a
peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called
you out of darkness into his marvellous light: {SV10}Which in time past
{FI}were{Fi} not a people, but {FI}are{Fi} now the people of God: which had
not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.{CM}
{SV11}Dearly beloved, I beseech {FI}you{Fi} as strangers and pilgrims,
abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; {SV12}Having your
conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you
as evildoers, they may by {FI}your{Fi} good works, which they shall behold,
glorify God in the day of visitation.{CM}
{SV13}Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake:
whether it be to the king, as supreme; {SV14}Or unto governors, as unto them
that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of
them that do well. {SV15}For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye
may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: {SV16}As free, and not using
{FI}your{Fi} liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of
God. {SV17}Honour all {FI}men.{Fi} Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the
king. {SV18}Servants, {FI}be{Fi} subject to {FI}your{Fi} masters with all
fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. {SV19}For
this {FI}is{Fi} thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief,
suffering wrongfully. {SV20}For what glory {FI}is it,{Fi} if, when ye be
buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do
well, and suffer {FI}for it,{Fi} ye take it patiently, this {FI}is{Fi}
acceptable with God. {SV21}For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ
also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
{SV22}Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: {SV23}Who, when
he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but
committed {FI}himself{Fi} to him that judgeth righteously: {SV24}Who his own
self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins,
should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. {SV25}For ye
were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop
of your souls.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Likewise, ye wives, {FI}be{Fi} in subjection to your own husbands;
that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the
conversation of the wives; {SV2}While they behold your chaste conversation
{FI}coupled{Fi} with fear. {SV3}Whose adorning let it not be that outward
{FI}adorning{Fi} of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting
on of apparel; {SV4}But {FI}let it be{Fi} the hidden man of the heart, in
that which is not corruptible, {FI}even the ornament{Fi} of a meek and quiet
spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. {SV5}For after this
manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned
themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands: {SV6}Even as Sarah
obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do
well, and are not afraid with any amazement. {SV7}Likewise, ye husbands,
dwell with {FI}them{Fi} according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife,
as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life;
that your prayers be not hindered. {SV8}Finally, {FI}be ye{Fi} all of one
mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, {FI}be{Fi} pitiful,
{FI}be{Fi} courteous: {SV9}Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for
railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called,
that ye should inherit a blessing. {SV10}For he that will love life, and see
good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak
no guile: {SV11}Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and
ensue it. {SV12}For the eyes of the Lord {FI}are{Fi} over the righteous, and
his ears {FI}are open{Fi} unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord
{FI}is{Fi} against them that do evil.{CM}
{SV13}And who {FI}is{Fi} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that
which is good? {SV14}But and if ye suffer for righteousness sake, happy
{FI}are ye:{Fi} and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
{SV15}But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and {FI}be{Fi} ready always
to {FI}give{Fi} an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
that is in you with meekness and fear: {SV16}Having a good conscience; that,
whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that
falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. {SV17}For {FI}it is{Fi}
better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for
evil doing. {SV18}For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for
the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh,
but quickened by the Spirit: {SV19}By which also he went and preached unto
the spirits in prison; {SV20}Which sometime were disobedient, when once the
longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a
preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. {SV21}The
like figure whereunto {FI}even{Fi} baptism doth also now save us (not the
putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience
toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: {SV22}Who is gone into
heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers
being made subject unto him.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm
yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the
flesh hath ceased from sin; {SV2}That he no longer should live the rest of
{FI}his{Fi} time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
{SV3}For the time past of {FI}our{Fi} life may suffice us to have wrought the
will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of
wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: {SV4}Wherein they
think it strange that ye run not with {FI}them{Fi} to the same excess of
riot, speaking evil of {FI}you: {Fi}{SV5}Who shall give account to him that
is ready to judge the quick and the dead. {SV6}For for this cause was the
gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged
according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.{CM}
{SV7}But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch
unto prayer. {SV8}And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves:
for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {SV9}Use hospitality one to
another without grudging. {SV10}As every man hath received the gift, {FI}even
so{Fi} minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold
grace of God. {SV11}If any man speak, {FI}let him speak{Fi} as the oracles of
God; if any man minister, {FI}let him do it{Fi} as of the ability which God
giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom
be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.{CM}
{SV12}Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to
try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: {SV13}But rejoice,
inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings; that, when his glory
shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. {SV14}If ye be
reproached for the name of Christ, happy {FI}are ye;{Fi} for the spirit of
glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on
your part he is glorified. {SV15}But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or
{FI}as{Fi} a thief, or {FI}as{Fi} an evildoer, or as a busybody in other
mens matters. {SV16}Yet if {FI}any man suffer{Fi} as a Christian, let him
not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. {SV17}For the time
{FI}is come{Fi} that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if
{FI}it{Fi} first {FI}begin{Fi} at us, what shall the end {FI}be{Fi} of them
that obey not the gospel of God? {SV18}And if the righteous scarcely be
saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? {SV19}Wherefore let
them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their
souls {FI}to him{Fi} in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and
a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that
shall be revealed: {SV2}Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the
oversight {FI}thereof,{Fi} not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy
lucre, but of a ready mind; {SV3}Neither as being lords over {FI}Gods{Fi}
heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {SV4}And when the chief Shepherd
shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
{SV5}Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all {FI}of
you{Fi} be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God
resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.{CM}
{SV6}Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may
exalt you in due time: {SV7}Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for
you. {SV8}Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a
roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: {SV9}Whom resist
stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in
your brethren that are in the world. {SV10}But the God of all grace, who hath
called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered
a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle {FI}you. {Fi}{SV11}To
him {FI}be{Fi} glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.{CM}
{SV12}By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written
briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein
ye stand. {SV13}The {FI}church that is{Fi} at Babylon, elected together with
{FI}you,{Fi} saluteth you; and {FI}so doth{Fi} Marcus my son. {SV14}Greet ye
one another with a kiss of charity. Peace {FI}be{Fi} with you all that are in
Christ Jesus. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB2Pe}{TT}The Second Epistle General of Peter{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them
that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of
God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: {SV2}Grace and peace be multiplied unto you
through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, {SV3}According as his
divine power hath given unto us all things that {FI}pertain{Fi} unto life and
godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and
virtue: {SV4}Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises:
that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the
corruption that is in the world through lust. {SV5}And beside this, giving
all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {SV6}And to
knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
{SV7}And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
{SV8}For if these things be in you, and abound, they make {FI}you that ye
shall{Fi} neither {FI}be{Fi} barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our
Lord Jesus Christ. {SV9}But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot
see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
{SV10}Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and
election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: {SV11}For so
an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting
kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SV12}Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of
these things, though ye know {FI}them,{Fi} and be established in the present
truth. {SV13}Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to
stir you up by putting {FI}you{Fi} in remembrance; {SV14}Knowing that shortly
I must put off {FI}this{Fi} my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath
shewed me. {SV15}Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my
decease to have these things always in remembrance. {SV16}For we have not
followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
{SV17}For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came
such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom
I am well pleased. {SV18}And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when
we were with him in the holy mount. {SV19}We have also a more sure word of
prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that
shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your
hearts: {SV20}Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any
private interpretation. {SV21}For the prophecy came not in old time by the
will of man: but holy men of God spake {FI}as they were{Fi} moved by the Holy
Ghost.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there
shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable
heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves
swift destruction. {SV2}And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by
reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. {SV3}And through
covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose
judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth
not. {SV4}For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast {FI}them{Fi}
down to hell, and delivered {FI}them{Fi} into chains of darkness, to be
reserved unto judgment; {SV5}And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the
eighth {FI}person,{Fi} a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood
upon the world of the ungodly; {SV6}And turning the cities of Sodom and
Gomorrah into ashes condemned {FI}them{Fi} with an overthrow, making
{FI}them{Fi} an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; {SV7}And
delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
{SV8}(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing,
vexed {FI}his{Fi} righteous soul from day to day with {FI}their{Fi} unlawful
deeds;) {SV9}The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,
and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: {SV10}But
chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and
despise government. Presumptuous {FI}are they,{Fi} selfwilled, they are not
afraid to speak evil of dignities. {SV11}Whereas angels, which are greater in
power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
{SV12}But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed,
speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish
in their own corruption; {SV13}And shall receive the reward of
unrighteousness, {FI}as{Fi} they that count it pleasure to riot in the
daytime. Spots {FI}they are{Fi} and blemishes, sporting themselves with their
own deceivings while they feast with you; {SV14}Having eyes full of adultery,
and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have
exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: {SV15}Which have forsaken
the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam {FI}the
son{Fi} of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; {SV16}But was
rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with mans voice forbad the
madness of the prophet. {SV17}These are wells without water, clouds that are
carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
{SV18}For when they speak great swelling {FI}words{Fi} of vanity, they allure
through the lusts of the flesh, {FI}through much{Fi} wantonness, those that
were clean escaped from them who live in error. {SV19}While they promise them
liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is
overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. {SV20}For if after they have
escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the
latter end is worse with them than the beginning. {SV21}For it had been
better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they
have known {FI}it,{Fi} to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
{SV22}But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog
{FI}is{Fi} turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her
wallowing in the mire.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in {FI}both{Fi}
which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: {SV2}That ye may be
mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of
the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: {SV3}Knowing this
first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their
own lusts, {SV4}And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the
fathers fell asleep, all things continue as {FI}they were{Fi} from the
beginning of the creation. {SV5}For this they willingly are ignorant of, that
by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the
water and in the water: {SV6}Whereby the world that then was, being
overflowed with water, perished: {SV7}But the heavens and the earth, which
are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the
day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. {SV8}But, beloved, be not
ignorant of this one thing, that one day {FI}is{Fi} with the Lord as a
thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. {SV9}The Lord is not slack
concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to
us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to
repentance. {SV10}But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night;
in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements
shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein
shall be burned up. {SV11}{FI}Seeing{Fi} then {FI}that{Fi} all these things
shall be dissolved, what manner {FI}of persons{Fi} ought ye to be in
{FI}all{Fi} holy conversation and godliness, {SV12}Looking for and hasting
unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be
dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? {SV13}Nevertheless
we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein
dwelleth righteousness. {SV14}Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for
such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot,
and blameless. {SV15}And account {FI}that{Fi} the longsuffering of our Lord
{FI}is{Fi} salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the
wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; {SV16}As also in all {FI}his{Fi}
epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to
be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as {FI}they
do{Fi} also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. {SV17}Ye
therefore, beloved, seeing ye know {FI}these things{Fi} before, beware lest
ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own
stedfastness. {SV18}But grow in grace, and {FI}in{Fi} the knowledge of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him {FI}be{Fi} glory both now and for ever.
Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB1Jo}{TT}The First Epistle General of John{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which
we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have
handled, of the Word of life; {SV2}(For the life was manifested, and we have
seen {FI}it,{Fi} and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which
was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) {SV3}That which we have
seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us:
and truly our fellowship {FI}is{Fi} with the Father, and with his Son Jesus
Christ. {SV4}And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be
full.{CM}
{SV5}This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto
you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. {SV6}If we say that
we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the
truth: {SV7}But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth
us from all sin. {SV8}If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves,
and the truth is not in us. {SV9}If we confess our sins, he is faithful and
just to forgive us {FI}our{Fi} sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. {SV10}If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar,
and his word is not in us.{CM}
{SC2}{SV1}My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.
And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous: {SV2}And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours
only, but also for {FI}the sins of{Fi} the whole world. {SV3}And hereby we do
know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. {SV4}He that saith, I
know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not
in him. {SV5}But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God
perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. {SV6}He that saith he abideth
in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.{CM}
{SV7}Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment
which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye
have heard from the beginning. {SV8}Again, a new commandment I write unto
you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and
the true light now shineth. {SV9}He that saith he is in the light, and hateth
his brother, is in darkness even until now. {SV10}He that loveth his brother
abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
{SV11}But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness,
and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his
eyes. {SV12}I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven
you for his names sake. {SV13}I write unto you, fathers, because ye have
known him {FI}that is{Fi} from the beginning. I write unto you, young men,
because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children,
because ye have known the Father. {SV14}I have written unto you, fathers,
because ye have known him {FI}that is{Fi} from the beginning. I have written
unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in
you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. {SV15}Love not the world, neither
the things {FI}that are{Fi} in the world. If any man love the world, the love
of the Father is not in him. {SV16}For all that {FI}is{Fi} in the world, the
lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of
the Father, but is of the world. {SV17}And the world passeth away, and the
lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.{CM}
{SV18}Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that
antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know
that it is the last time. {SV19}They went out from us, but they were not of
us; for if they had been of us, they would {FI}no doubt{Fi} have continued
with us: but {FI}they went out,{Fi} that they might be made manifest that
they were not all of us. {SV20}But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and
ye know all things. {SV21}I have not written unto you because ye know not the
truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. {SV22}Who is
a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that
denieth the Father and the Son. {SV23}Whosoever denieth the Son, the same
hath not the Father: {FI}(but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father
also. {Fi}{SV24}Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the
beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in
you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. {SV25}And this is
the promise that he hath promised us, {FI}even{Fi} eternal life. {SV26}These
{FI}things{Fi} have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
{SV27}But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye
need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of
all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye
shall abide in him. {SV28}And now, little children, abide in him; that, when
he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his
coming. {SV29}If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that
doeth righteousness is born of him.{CM}
{SC3}{SV1}Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that
we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not,
because it knew him not. {SV2}Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it
doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear,
we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. {SV3}And every man that
hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. {SV4}Whosoever
committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of
the law. {SV5}And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and
in him is no sin. {SV6}Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever
sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. {SV7}Little children, let no
man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is
righteous. {SV8}He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth
from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he
might destroy the works of the devil. {SV9}Whosoever is born of God doth not
commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is
born of God. {SV10}In this the children of God are manifest, and the children
of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he
that loveth not his brother. {SV11}For this is the message that ye heard from
the beginning, that we should love one another. {SV12}Not as Cain,
{FI}who{Fi} was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew
he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brothers righteous.{CM}
{SV13}Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. {SV14}We know that we
have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that
loveth not {FI}his{Fi} brother abideth in death. {SV15}Whosoever hateth his
brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding
in him. {SV16}Hereby perceive we the love {FI}of God,{Fi} because he laid
down his life for us: and we ought to lay down {FI}our{Fi} lives for the
brethren. {SV17}But whoso hath this worlds good, and seeth his brother have
need, and shutteth up his bowels {FI}of compassion{Fi} from him, how dwelleth
the love of God in him? {SV18}My little children, let us not love in word,
neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. {SV19}And hereby we know that we
are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. {SV20}For if our
heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
{SV21}Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, {FI}then{Fi} have we confidence
toward God. {SV22}And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep
his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
{SV23}And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his
Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. {SV24}And
he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby
we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.{CM}
{SC4}{SV1}Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they
are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
{SV2}Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that
Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: {SV3}And every spirit that
confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this
is that {FI}spirit{Fi} of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should
come; and even now already is it in the world. {SV4}Ye are of God, little
children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than
he that is in the world. {SV5}They are of the world: therefore speak they of
the world, and the world heareth them. {SV6}We are of God: he that knoweth
God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the
spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.{CM}
{SV7}Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that
loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. {SV8}He that loveth not knoweth not
God; for God is love. {SV9}In this was manifested the love of God toward us,
because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might
live through him. {SV10}Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he
loved us, and sent his Son {FI}to be{Fi} the propitiation for our sins.
{SV11}Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
{SV12}No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth
in us, and his love is perfected in us. {SV13}Hereby know we that we dwell in
him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. {SV14}And we have
seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son {FI}to be{Fi} the Saviour of
the world. {SV15}Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God
dwelleth in him, and he in God. {SV16}And we have known and believed the love
that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in
God, and God in him. {SV17}Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have
boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
{SV18}There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because
fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. {SV19}We love
him, because he first loved us. {SV20}If a man say, I love God, and hateth
his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath
seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? {SV21}And this commandment
have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and
every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
{SV2}By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and
keep his commandments. {SV3}For this is the love of God, that we keep his
commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. {SV4}For whatsoever is
born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the
world, {FI}even{Fi} our faith. {SV5}Who is he that overcometh the world, but
he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? {SV6}This is he that came by
water and blood, {FI}even{Fi} Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water
and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is
truth. {SV7}For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the
Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. {SV8}And there are three
that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and
these three agree in one. {SV9}If we receive the witness of men, the witness
of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of
his Son. {SV10}He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in
himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth
not the record that God gave of his Son. {SV11}And this is the record, that
God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. {SV12}He that
hath the Son hath life; {FI}and{Fi} he that hath not the Son of God hath not
life. {SV13}These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of
the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may
believe on the name of the Son of God. {SV14}And this is the confidence that
we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth
us: {SV15}And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we
have the petitions that we desired of him. {SV16}If any man see his brother
sin a sin {FI}which is{Fi} not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give
him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do
not say that he shall pray for it. {SV17}All unrighteousness is sin: and
there is a sin not unto death. {SV18}We know that whosoever is born of God
sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked
one toucheth him not. {SV19}And we know that we are of God, and the whole
world lieth in wickedness. {SV20}{FI}And{Fi} we know that the Son of God is
come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true,
and we are in him that is true, {FI}even{Fi} in his Son Jesus Christ. This is
the true God, and eternal life. {SV21}Little children, keep yourselves from
idols. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB2Jo}{TT}The Second Epistle of John{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in
the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
{SV2}For the truths sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for
ever. {SV3}Grace be with you, mercy, {FI}and{Fi} peace, from God the Father,
and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.{CM}
{SV4}I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we
have received a commandment from the Father. {SV5}And now I beseech thee,
lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we
had from the beginning, that we love one another. {SV6}And this is love, that
we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have
heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. {SV7}For many deceivers are
entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the
flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. {SV8}Look to yourselves, that we
lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full
reward. {SV9}Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of
Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both
the Father and the Son. {SV10}If there come any unto you, and bring not this
doctrine, receive him not into {FI}your{Fi} house, neither bid him God speed:
{SV11}For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.{CM}
{SV12}Having many things to write unto you, I would not {FI}write{Fi} with
paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our
joy may be full. {SV13}The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SB3Jo}{TT}The Third Epistle of John{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the
truth.{CM}
{SV2}Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in
health, even as thy soul prospereth. {SV3}For I rejoiced greatly, when the
brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou
walkest in the truth. {SV4}I have no greater joy than to hear that my
children walk in truth. {SV5}Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou
doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {SV6}Which have borne witness of thy
charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after
a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {SV7}Because that for his names sake they
went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. {SV8}We therefore ought to
receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.{CM}
{SV9}I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the
preeminence among them, receiveth us not. {SV10}Wherefore, if I come, I will
remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words:
and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and
forbiddeth them that would, and casteth {FI}them{Fi} out of the church.{CM}
{SV11}Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that
doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
{SV12}Demetrius hath good report of all {FI}men,{Fi} and of the truth itself:
yea, and we {FI}also{Fi} bear record; and ye know that our record is true.{CM}
{SV13}I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto
thee: {SV14}But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to
face. Peace {FI}be{Fi} to thee. {FI}Our{Fi} friends salute thee. Greet the
friends by name.{CM}
{CM}
{SBJude}{TT}The General Epistle of Jude{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to
them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ,
{FI}and{Fi} called: {SV2}Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be
multiplied.{CM}
{SV3}Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common
salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort {FI}you{Fi}
that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto
the saints. {SV4}For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before
of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our
God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus
Christ. {SV5}I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew
this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt,
afterward destroyed them that believed not. {SV6}And the angels which kept
not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in
everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
{SV7}Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner,
giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set
forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. {SV8}Likewise
also these {FI}filthy{Fi} dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and
speak evil of dignities. {SV9}Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with
the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a
railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. {SV10}But these speak
evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as
brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. {SV11}Woe unto them!
for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of
Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. {SV12}These are
spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves
without fear: clouds {FI}they are{Fi} without water, carried about of winds;
trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the
roots; {SV13}Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering
stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. {SV14}And
Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the
Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, {SV15}To execute judgment upon
all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly
deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard
{FI}speeches{Fi} which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. {SV16}These
are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth
speaketh great swelling {FI}words,{Fi} having mens persons in admiration
because of advantage.{CM}
{SV17}But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the
apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; {SV18}How that they told you there should
be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
{SV19}These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
{SV20}But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith,
praying in the Holy Ghost, {SV21}Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking
for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. {SV22}And of some
have compassion, making a difference: {SV23}And others save with fear,
pulling {FI}them{Fi} out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the
flesh.{CM}
{SV24}Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present
{FI}you{Fi} faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
{SV25}To the only wise God our Saviour, {FI}be{Fi} glory and majesty,
dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.{CM}
{CM}
{SBRe}{TT}The Revelation of St. John the Divine{CM}
{Tt}{CM}
{SC1}{SV1}The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to
shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent
and signified {FI}it{Fi} by his angel unto his servant John: {SV2}Who bare
record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all
things that he saw. {SV3}Blessed {FI}is{Fi} he that readeth, and they that
hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written
therein: for the time {FI}is{Fi} at hand. {SV4}John to the seven churches
which are in Asia: Grace {FI}be{Fi} unto you, and peace, from him which is,
and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are
before his throne; {SV5}And from Jesus Christ, {FI}who is{Fi} the faithful
witness, {FI}and{Fi} the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the
kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in
his own blood, {SV6}And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his
Father; to him {FI}be{Fi} glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
{SV7}Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they
{FI}also{Fi} which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail
because of him. Even so, Amen. {SV8}{FR}I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning
and the ending,{Fr} saith the Lord, {FR}which is, and which was, and which is
to come, the Almighty.{CM}
{Fr}{SV9}I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and
in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called
Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. {SV10}I
was in the Spirit on the Lords day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of
a trumpet, {SV11}Saying, {FR}I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last:
and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send {FI}it{Fi} unto the seven
churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos,
and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
{Fr}{SV12}And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned,
I saw seven golden candlesticks; {SV13}And in the midst of the seven
candlesticks {FI}one{Fi} like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment
down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. {SV14}His
head and {FI}his{Fi} hairs {FI}were{Fi} white like wool, as white as snow;
and his eyes {FI}were{Fi} as a flame of fire; {SV15}And his feet like unto
fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of
many waters. {SV16}And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his
mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance {FI}was{Fi} as the sun
shineth in his strength. {SV17}And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as
dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, {FR}Fear not; I am
the first and the last: {Fr}{SV18}{FR}I {FI}am{Fi} he that liveth, and was
dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell
and of death.{CM}
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which
are, and the things which shall be hereafter; {Fr}{SV20}{FR}The mystery of
the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden
candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the
seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.{CM}
{Fr}{SC2}{SV1}{FR}Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things
saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the
midst of the seven golden candlesticks; {Fr}{SV2}{FR}I know thy works, and
thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are
evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and
hast found them liars: {Fr}{SV3}{FR}And hast borne, and hast patience, and
for my names sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}Nevertheless I have {FI}somewhat{Fi} against thee, because thou
hast left thy first love. {Fr}{SV5}{FR}Remember therefore from whence thou
art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee
quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou
repent. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the
Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. {Fr}{SV7}{FR}He that hath an ear, let him
hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I
give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of
God.{CM}
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things
saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; {Fr}{SV9}{FR}I
know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and {FI}I
know{Fi} the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but
{FI}are{Fi} the synagogue of Satan. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Fear none of those things
which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast {FI}some{Fi} of you
into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be
thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto
the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.{CM}
{Fr}{SV12}{FR}And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things
saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; {Fr}{SV13}{FR}I know thy
works, and where thou dwellest, {FI}even{Fi} where Satans seat {FI}is:{Fi}
and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those
days wherein Antipas {FI}was{Fi} my faithful martyr, who was slain among you,
where Satan dwelleth. {Fr}{SV14}{FR}But I have a few things against thee,
because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught
Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things
sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. {Fr}{SV15}{FR}So hast thou
also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.
{Fr}{SV16}{FR}Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight
against them with the sword of my mouth. {Fr}{SV17}{FR}He that hath an ear,
let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh
will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and
in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that
receiveth {FI}it.{CM}
{Fi}{Fr}{SV18}{FR}And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These
things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and
his feet {FI}are{Fi} like fine brass; {Fr}{SV19}{FR}I know thy works, and
charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the
last {FI}to be{Fi} more than the first. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Notwithstanding I have
a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which
calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit
fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}And I
gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
{Fr}{SV22}{FR}Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit
adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
{Fr}{SV23}{FR}And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches
shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give
unto every one of you according to your works. {Fr}{SV24}{FR}But unto you I
say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and
which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you
none other burden. {Fr}{SV25}{FR}But that which ye have {FI}already{Fi} hold
fast till I come. {Fr}{SV26}{FR}And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works
unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: {Fr}{SV27}{FR}And he
shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be
broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. {Fr}{SV28}{FR}And I will
give him the morning star. {Fr}{SV29}{FR}He that hath an ear, let him hear
what the Spirit saith unto the churches.{CM}
{Fr}{SC3}{SV1}{FR}And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These
things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I
know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
{Fr}{SV2}{FR}Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are
ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
{Fr}{SV3}{FR}Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold
fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a
thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
{Fr}{SV4}{FR}Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled
their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
{Fr}{SV5}{FR}He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment;
and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess
his name before my Father, and before his angels. {Fr}{SV6}{FR}He that hath
an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.{CM}
{Fr}{SV7}{FR}And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These
things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David,
he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
{Fr}{SV8}{FR}I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door,
and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my
word, and hast not denied my name. {Fr}{SV9}{FR}Behold, I will make them of
the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie;
behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know
that I have loved thee. {Fr}{SV10}{FR}Because thou hast kept the word of my
patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come
upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
{Fr}{SV11}{FR}Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no
man take thy crown. {Fr}{SV12}{FR}Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in
the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him
the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, {FI}which is{Fi} new
Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and {FI}I will write
upon him{Fi} my new name. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}He that hath an ear, let him hear
what the Spirit saith unto the churches.{CM}
{Fr}{SV14}{FR}And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These
things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the
creation of God; {Fr}{SV15}{FR}I know thy works, that thou art neither cold
nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. {Fr}{SV16}{FR}So then because thou
art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
{Fr}{SV17}{FR}Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and
have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable,
and poor, and blind, and naked: {Fr}{SV18}{FR}I counsel thee to buy of me
gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that
thou mayest be clothed, and {FI}that{Fi} the shame of thy nakedness do not
appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
{Fr}{SV19}{FR}As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore,
and repent. {Fr}{SV20}{FR}Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man
hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with
him, and he with me. {Fr}{SV21}{FR}To him that overcometh will I grant to sit
with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father
in his throne. {Fr}{SV22}{FR}He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches.{CM}
{Fr}{SC4}{SV1}After this I looked, and, behold, a door {FI}was{Fi} opened in
heaven: and the first voice which I heard {FI}was{Fi} as it were of a trumpet
talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things
which must be hereafter. {SV2}And immediately I was in the spirit: and,
behold, a throne was set in heaven, and {FI}one{Fi} sat on the throne.
{SV3}And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and
{FI}there was{Fi} a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an
emerald. {SV4}And round about the throne {FI}were{Fi} four and twenty seats:
and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white
raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. {SV5}And out of the
throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and {FI}there
were{Fi} seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven
Spirits of God. {SV6}And before the throne {FI}there was{Fi} a sea of glass
like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the
throne, {FI}were{Fi} four beasts full of eyes before and behind. {SV7}And the
first beast {FI}was{Fi} like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and
the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast {FI}was{Fi} like a
flying eagle. {SV8}And the four beasts had each of them six wings about
{FI}him;{Fi} and {FI}they were{Fi} full of eyes within: and they rest not day
and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is,
and is to come. {SV9}And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks
to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, {SV10}The four
and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship
him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne,
saying, {SV11}Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power:
for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were
created.{CM}
{SC5}{SV1}And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book
written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. {SV2}And I saw a
strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book,
and to loose the seals thereof? {SV3}And no man in heaven, nor in earth,
neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
{SV4}And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the
book, neither to look thereon. {SV5}And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep
not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed
to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. {SV6}And I beheld,
and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst
of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and
seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
{SV7}And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon
the throne. {SV8}And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four
{FI}and{Fi} twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them
harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
{SV9}And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and
to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God
by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
{SV10}And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on
the earth. {SV11}And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round
about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was
ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; {SV12}Saying
with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and
riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
{SV13}And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the
earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying,
Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, {FI}be{Fi} unto him that sitteth
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. {SV14}And the four
beasts said, Amen. And the four {FI}and{Fi} twenty elders fell down and
worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.{CM}
{SC6}{SV1}And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it
were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
{SV2}And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow;
and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
{SV3}And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say,
Come and see. {SV4}And there went out another horse {FI}that was{Fi} red: and
{FI}power{Fi} was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth,
and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great
sword. {SV5}And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast
say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him
had a pair of balances in his hand. {SV6}And I heard a voice in the midst of
the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of
barley for a penny; and {FI}see{Fi} thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
{SV7}And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth
beast say, Come and see. {SV8}And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his
name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was
given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and
with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. {SV9}And when
he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that
were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
{SV10}And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and
true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the
earth? {SV11}And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was
said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their
fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they
{FI}were,{Fi} should be fulfilled. {SV12}And I beheld when he had opened the
sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black
as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; {SV13}And the stars of
heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs,
when she is shaken of a mighty wind. {SV14}And the heaven departed as a
scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved
out of their places. {SV15}And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and
the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman,
and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the
mountains; {SV16}And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us
from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the
Lamb: {SV17}For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to
stand?{CM}
{SC7}{SV1}And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four
corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind
should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. {SV2}And I saw
another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and
he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt
the earth and the sea, {SV3}Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor
the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
{SV4}And I heard the number of them which were sealed: {FI}and there were{Fi}
sealed an hundred {FI}and{Fi} forty {FI}and{Fi} four thousand of all the
tribes of the children of Israel. {SV5}Of the tribe of Juda {FI}were{Fi}
sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve
thousand. Of the tribe of Gad {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. {SV6}Of
the tribe of Aser {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of
Nepthalim {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses
{FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. {SV7}Of the tribe of Simeon {FI}were{Fi}
sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve
thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand.
{SV8}Of the tribe of Zabulon {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. Of the
tribe of Joseph {FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin
{FI}were{Fi} sealed twelve thousand. {SV9}After this I beheld, and, lo, a
great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and
people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed
with white robes, and palms in their hands; {SV10}And cried with a loud
voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto
the Lamb. {SV11}And all the angels stood round about the throne, and
{FI}about{Fi} the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on
their faces, and worshipped God, {SV12}Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and
wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, {FI}be{Fi} unto
our God for ever and ever. Amen. {SV13}And one of the elders answered, saying
unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came
they? {SV14}And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These
are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes,
and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. {SV15}Therefore are they before
the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that
sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. {SV16}They shall hunger no
more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any
heat. {SV17}For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them,
and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away
all tears from their eyes.{CM}
{SC8}{SV1}And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in
heaven about the space of half an hour. {SV2}And I saw the seven angels which
stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. {SV3}And another
angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was
given unto him much incense, that he should offer {FI}it{Fi} with the prayers
of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. {SV4}And the
smoke of the incense, {FI}which came{Fi} with the prayers of the saints,
ascended up before God out of the angels hand. {SV5}And the angel took the
censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast {FI}it{Fi} into the
earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an
earthquake. {SV6}And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets prepared
themselves to sound.{CM}
{SV7}The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with
blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was
burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up. {SV8}And the second angel
sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the
sea: and the third part of the sea became blood; {SV9}And the third part of
the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part
of the ships were destroyed. {SV10}And the third angel sounded, and there
fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon
the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; {SV11}And the
name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became
wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.
{SV12}And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was
smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so
as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third
part of it, and the night likewise.{CM}
{SV13}And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven,
saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by
reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet
to sound!{CM}
{SC9}{SV1}And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto
the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. {SV2}And he
opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the
smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of
the smoke of the pit. {SV3}And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the
earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have
power. {SV4}And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of
the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men
which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. {SV5}And to them it was
given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five
months: and their torment {FI}was{Fi} as the torment of a scorpion, when he
striketh a man. {SV6}And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not
find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them. {SV7}And
the shapes of the locusts {FI}were{Fi} like unto horses prepared unto battle;
and on their heads {FI}were{Fi} as it were crowns like gold, and their faces
{FI}were{Fi} as the faces of men. {SV8}And they had hair as the hair of
women, and their teeth were as {FI}the teeth{Fi} of lions. {SV9}And they had
breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings
{FI}was{Fi} as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.
{SV10}And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their
tails: and their power {FI}was{Fi} to hurt men five months. {SV11}And they
had a king over them, {FI}which is{Fi} the angel of the bottomless pit, whose
name in the Hebrew tongue {FI}is{Fi} Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath
{FI}his{Fi} name Apollyon. {SV12}One woe is past; {FI}and,{Fi} behold, there
come two woes more hereafter.{CM}
{SV13}And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of
the golden altar which is before God, {SV14}Saying to the sixth angel which
had the trumpet, Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river
Euphrates. {SV15}And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an
hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men.
{SV16}And the number of the army of the horsemen {FI}were{Fi} two hundred
thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them. {SV17}And thus I saw the
horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire,
and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses {FI}were{Fi} as
the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and
brimstone. {SV18}By these three was the third part of men killed, by the
fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their
mouths. {SV19}For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: for
their tails {FI}were{Fi} like unto serpents, and had heads, and with them
they do hurt. {SV20}And the rest of the men which were not killed by these
plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not
worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of
wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: {SV21}Neither repented they
of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of
their thefts.{CM}
{SC10}{SV1}And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with
a cloud: and a rainbow {FI}was{Fi} upon his head, and his face {FI}was{Fi} as
it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: {SV2}And he had in his hand
a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and {FI}his{Fi}
left {FI}foot{Fi} on the earth, {SV3}And cried with a loud voice, as
{FI}when{Fi} a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered
their voices. {SV4}And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I
was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up
those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. {SV5}And
the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his
hand to heaven, {SV6}And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who
created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the
things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that
there should be time no longer: {SV7}But in the days of the voice of the
seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be
finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. {SV8}And the
voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go {FI}and{Fi}
take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth
upon the sea and upon the earth. {SV9}And I went unto the angel, and said
unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take {FI}it,{Fi} and
eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth
sweet as honey. {SV10}And I took the little book out of the angels hand, and
ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten
it, my belly was bitter. {SV11}And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again
before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.{CM}
{SC11}{SV1}And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel
stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them
that worship therein. {SV2}But the court which is without the temple leave
out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city
shall they tread under foot forty {FI}and{Fi} two months. {SV3}And I will
give {FI}power{Fi} unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand
two hundred {FI}and{Fi} threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. {SV4}These are
the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the
earth. {SV5}And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their
mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in
this manner be killed. {SV6}These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not
in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to
blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
{SV7}And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that
ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall
overcome them, and kill them. {SV8}And their dead bodies {FI}shall lie{Fi} in
the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt,
where also our Lord was crucified. {SV9}And they of the people and kindreds
and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half,
and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. {SV10}And they
that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall
send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that
dwelt on the earth. {SV11}And after three days and an half the Spirit of life
from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear
fell upon them which saw them. {SV12}And they heard a great voice from heaven
saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud;
and their enemies beheld them. {SV13}And the same hour was there a great
earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were
slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory
to the God of heaven. {SV14}The second woe is past; {FI}and,{Fi} behold, the
third woe cometh quickly. {SV15}And the seventh angel sounded; and there were
great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become {FI}the
kingdoms{Fi} of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and
ever. {SV16}And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their
seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, {SV17}Saying, We give thee
thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because
thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. {SV18}And the
nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that
they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants
the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and
great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. {SV19}And the
temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark
of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and
an earthquake, and great hail.{CM}
{SC12}{SV1}And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with
the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve
stars: {SV2}And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained
to be delivered. {SV3}And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold
a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon
his heads. {SV4}And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and
did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was
ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
{SV5}And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a
rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and {FI}to{Fi} his throne.
{SV6}And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared
of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred {FI}and{Fi}
threescore days. {SV7}And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels
fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, {SV8}And
prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. {SV9}And the
great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan,
which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his
angels were cast out with him. {SV10}And I heard a loud voice saying in
heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and
the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which
accused them before our God day and night. {SV11}And they overcame him by the
blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not
their lives unto the death. {SV12}Therefore rejoice, {FI}ye{Fi} heavens, and
ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for
the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that
he hath but a short time. {SV13}And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto
the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man {FI}child.
{Fi}{SV14}And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she
might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a
time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent. {SV15}And the
serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might
cause her to be carried away of the flood. {SV16}And the earth helped the
woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the
dragon cast out of his mouth. {SV17}And the dragon was wroth with the woman,
and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the
commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.{CM}
{SC13}{SV1}And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out
of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns,
and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. {SV2}And the beast which I saw was
like unto a leopard, and his feet were as {FI}the feet{Fi} of a bear, and his
mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his
seat, and great authority. {SV3}And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded
to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after
the beast. {SV4}And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the
beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who {FI}is{Fi} like unto the
beast? who is able to make war with him? {SV5}And there was given unto him a
mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to
continue forty {FI}and{Fi} two months. {SV6}And he opened his mouth in
blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them
that dwell in heaven. {SV7}And it was given unto him to make war with the
saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and
tongues, and nations. {SV8}And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship
him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from
the foundation of the world. {SV9}If any man have an ear, let him hear.
{SV10}He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth
with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the
faith of the saints. {SV11}And I beheld another beast coming up out of the
earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. {SV12}And
he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the
earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly
wound was healed. {SV13}And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire
come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, {SV14}And deceiveth
them that dwell on the earth by {FI}the means of{Fi} those miracles which he
had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the
earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a
sword, and did live. {SV15}And he had power to give life unto the image of
the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as
many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. {SV16}And
he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to
receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: {SV17}And that no
man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast,
or the number of his name. {SV18}Here is wisdom. Let him that hath
understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man;
and his number {FI}is{Fi} Six hundred threescore {FI}and{Fi} six.{CM}
{SC14}{SV1}And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with
him an hundred forty {FI}and{Fi} four thousand, having his Fathers name
written in their foreheads. {SV2}And I heard a voice from heaven, as the
voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the
voice of harpers harping with their harps: {SV3}And they sung as it were a
new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and
no man could learn that song but the hundred {FI}and{Fi} forty {FI}and{Fi}
four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. {SV4}These are they which
were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which
follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men,
{FI}being{Fi} the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. {SV5}And in their
mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of
God.{CM}
{SV6}And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the
everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every
nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, {SV7}Saying with a loud voice,
Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and
worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of
waters. {SV8}And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is
fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of
the wrath of her fornication. {SV9}And the third angel followed them, saying
with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive
{FI}his{Fi} mark in his forehead, or in his hand, {SV10}The same shall drink
of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the
cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in
the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: {SV11}And
the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no
rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever
receiveth the mark of his name. {SV12}Here is the patience of the saints:
here {FI}are{Fi} they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of
Jesus. {SV13}And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed
{FI}are{Fi} the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the
Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow
them.{CM}
{SV14}And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud {FI}one{Fi}
sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his
hand a sharp sickle. {SV15}And another angel came out of the temple, crying
with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and
reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is
ripe. {SV16}And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth;
and the earth was reaped. {SV17}And another angel came out of the temple
which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. {SV18}And another angel
came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry
to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and
gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
{SV19}And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the
vine of the earth, and cast {FI}it{Fi} into the great winepress of the wrath
of God. {SV20}And the winepress was trodden without the city, and blood came
out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space of a thousand
{FI}and{Fi} six hundred furlongs.{CM}
{SC15}{SV1}And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven
angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of
God. {SV2}And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them
that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his
mark, {FI}and{Fi} over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass,
having the harps of God. {SV3}And they sing the song of Moses the servant of
God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous {FI}are{Fi} thy
works, Lord God Almighty; just and true {FI}are{Fi} thy ways, thou King of
saints. {SV4}Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for
{FI}thou{Fi} only {FI}art{Fi} holy: for all nations shall come and worship
before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest. {SV5}And after that I
looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven
was opened: {SV6}And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the
seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts
girded with golden girdles. {SV7}And one of the four beasts gave unto the
seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever
and ever. {SV8}And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God,
and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the
seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.{CM}
{SC16}{SV1}And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the seven
angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of God upon the
earth. {SV2}And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and
there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the
beast, and {FI}upon{Fi} them which worshipped his image. {SV3}And the second
angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead
{FI}man:{Fi} and every living soul died in the sea. {SV4}And the third angel
poured out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters; and they became
blood. {SV5}And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O
Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
{SV6}For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given
them blood to drink; for they are worthy. {SV7}And I heard another out of the
altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous {FI}are{Fi} thy
judgments. {SV8}And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and
power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. {SV9}And men were scorched
with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these
plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. {SV10}And the fifth angel
poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of
darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain, {SV11}And blasphemed the
God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of
their deeds. {SV12}And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great
river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the
kings of the east might be prepared. {SV13}And I saw three unclean spirits
like frogs {FI}come{Fi} out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth
of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. {SV14}For they are
the spirits of devils, working miracles, {FI}which{Fi} go forth unto the
kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of
that great day of God Almighty. {SV15}{FR}Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed
{FI}is{Fi} he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked,
and they see his shame. {Fr}{SV16}And he gathered them together into a place
called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. {SV17}And the seventh angel poured
out his vial into the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of
heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. {SV18}And there were voices, and
thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not
since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, {FI}and{Fi} so great.
{SV19}And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the
nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto
her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. {SV20}And every
island fled away, and the mountains were not found. {SV21}And there fell upon
men a great hail out of heaven, {FI}every stone{Fi} about the weight of a
talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the
plague thereof was exceeding great.{CM}
{SC17}{SV1}And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials,
and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the
judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: {SV2}With whom the
kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the
earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. {SV3}So he
carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon
a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and
ten horns. {SV4}And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and
decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her
hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: {SV5}And upon
her forehead {FI}was{Fi} a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE
MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. {SV6}And I saw the woman
drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of
Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. {SV7}And the
angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery
of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads
and ten horns. {SV8}The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall
ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell
on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life
from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is
not, and yet is. {SV9}And here {FI}is{Fi} the mind which hath wisdom. The
seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth. {SV10}And there
are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is, {FI}and{Fi} the other is not
yet come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. {SV11}And the
beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and
goeth into perdition. {SV12}And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten
kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one
hour with the beast. {SV13}These have one mind, and shall give their power
and strength unto the beast. {SV14}These shall make war with the Lamb, and
the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and
they that are with him {FI}are{Fi} called, and chosen, and faithful.
{SV15}And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore
sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues. {SV16}And the
ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore, and
shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with
fire. {SV17}For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to
agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be
fulfilled. {SV18}And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which
reigneth over the kings of the earth.{CM}
{SC18}{SV1}And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven,
having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. {SV2}And he
cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is
fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul
spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. {SV3}For all nations
have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the
earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are
waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. {SV4}And I heard another
voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not
partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. {SV5}For her
sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities.
{SV6}Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double
according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.
{SV7}How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much
torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and
am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. {SV8}Therefore shall her plagues come
in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned
with fire: for strong {FI}is{Fi} the Lord God who judgeth her. {SV9}And the
kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with
her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of
her burning, {SV10}Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying,
Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy
judgment come. {SV11}And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over
her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: {SV12}The merchandise of
gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and
purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of
ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron,
and marble, {SV13}And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense,
and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and
horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. {SV14}And the fruits that
thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were
dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at
all. {SV15}The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall
stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, {SV16}And
saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and
purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!
{SV17}For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every
shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade
by sea, stood afar off, {SV18}And cried when they saw the smoke of her
burning, saying, What {FI}city is{Fi} like unto this great city! {SV19}And
they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas,
alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea
by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
{SV20}Rejoice over her, {FI}thou{Fi} heaven, and {FI}ye{Fi} holy apostles and
prophets; for God hath avenged you on her. {SV21}And a mighty angel took up a
stone like a great millstone, and cast {FI}it{Fi} into the sea, saying, Thus
with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be
found no more at all. {SV22}And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of
pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no
craftsman, of whatsoever craft {FI}he be,{Fi} shall be found any more in
thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee;
{SV23}And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the
voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in
thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries
were all nations deceived. {SV24}And in her was found the blood of prophets,
and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.{CM}
{SC19}{SV1}And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in
heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto
the Lord our God: {SV2}For true and righteous {FI}are{Fi} his judgments: for
he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her
fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. {SV3}And
again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. {SV4}And
the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God
that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. {SV5}And a voice came out of
the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear
him, both small and great. {SV6}And I heard as it were the voice of a great
multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty
thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. {SV7}Let
us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb
is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. {SV8}And to her was granted
that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen
is the righteousness of saints. {SV9}And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed
{FI}are{Fi} they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And
he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. {SV10}And I fell at his
feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See {FI}thou do it{Fi} not: I am
thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus:
worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. {SV11}And
I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him
{FI}was{Fi} called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and
make war. {SV12}His eyes {FI}were{Fi} as a flame of fire, and on his head
{FI}were{Fi} many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he
himself. {SV13}And he {FI}was{Fi} clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and
his name is called The Word of God. {SV14}And the armies {FI}which were{Fi}
in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and
clean. {SV15}And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should
smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth
the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. {SV16}And he hath
on {FI}his{Fi} vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND
LORD OF LORDS.{CM}
{SV17}And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice,
saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather
yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; {SV18}That ye may eat
the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men,
and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all
{FI}men, both{Fi} free and bond, both small and great. {SV19}And I saw the
beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to
make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. {SV20}And
the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles
before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the
beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a
lake of fire burning with brimstone. {SV21}And the remnant were slain with
the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which {FI}sword{Fi} proceeded out
of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.{CM}
{SC20}{SV1}And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the
bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. {SV2}And he laid hold on the
dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a
thousand years, {SV3}And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up,
and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the
thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little
season. {SV4}And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was
given unto them: and {FI}I saw{Fi} the souls of them that were beheaded for
the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped
the beast, neither his image, neither had received {FI}his{Fi} mark upon
their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a
thousand years. {SV5}But the rest of the dead lived not again until the
thousand years were finished. This {FI}is{Fi} the first resurrection.
{SV6}Blessed and holy {FI}is{Fi} he that hath part in the first resurrection:
on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and
of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. {SV7}And when the
thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, {SV8}And
shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the
earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom
{FI}is{Fi} as the sand of the sea. {SV9}And they went up on the breadth of
the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city:
and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. {SV10}And the
devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where
the beast and the false prophet {FI}are,{Fi} and shall be tormented day and
night for ever and ever.{CM}
{SV11}And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face
the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
{SV12}And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books
were opened: and another book was opened, which is {FI}the book{Fi} of life:
and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books,
according to their works. {SV13}And the sea gave up the dead which were in
it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they
were judged every man according to their works. {SV14}And death and hell were
cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. {SV15}And whosoever was
not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.{CM}
{SC21}{SV1}And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and
the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. {SV2}And I John
saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven,
prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. {SV3}And I heard a great voice
out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God {FI}is{Fi} with men, and
he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall
be with them, {FI}and be{Fi} their God. {SV4}And God shall wipe away all
tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor
crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are
passed away. {SV5}And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all
things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and
faithful. {SV6}And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the
beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain
of the water of life freely. {SV7}He that overcometh shall inherit all
things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. {SV8}But the fearful,
and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and
sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake
which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.{CM}
{SV9}And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials
full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I
will shew thee the bride, the Lambs wife. {SV10}And he carried me away in
the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the
holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, {SV11}Having the glory of
God: and her light {FI}was{Fi} like unto a stone most precious, even like a
jasper stone, clear as crystal; {SV12}And had a wall great and high,
{FI}and{Fi} had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names
written thereon, which are {FI}the names{Fi} of the twelve tribes of the
children of Israel: {SV13}On the east three gates; on the north three gates;
on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. {SV14}And the wall of
the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles
of the Lamb. {SV15}And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure
the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. {SV16}And the city
lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured
the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth
and the height of it are equal. {SV17}And he measured the wall thereof, an
hundred {FI}and{Fi} forty {FI}and{Fi} four cubits, {FI}according to{Fi} the
measure of a man, that is, of the angel. {SV18}And the building of the wall
of it was {FI}of{Fi} jasper: and the city {FI}was{Fi} pure gold, like unto
clear glass. {SV19}And the foundations of the wall of the city {FI}were{Fi}
garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation
{FI}was{Fi} jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the
fourth, an emerald; {SV20}The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the
seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a
chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. {SV21}And
the twelve gates {FI}were{Fi} twelve pearls; every several gate was of one
pearl: and the street of the city {FI}was{Fi} pure gold, as it were
transparent glass. {SV22}And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God
Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. {SV23}And the city had no need of
the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did
lighten it, and the Lamb {FI}is{Fi} the light thereof. {SV24}And the nations
of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the
earth do bring their glory and honour into it. {SV25}And the gates of it
shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. {SV26}And
they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. {SV27}And there
shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither
{FI}whatsoever{Fi} worketh abomination, or {FI}maketh{Fi} a lie: but they
which are written in the Lambs book of life.{CM}
{SC22}{SV1}And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal,
proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. {SV2}In the midst of the
street of it, and on either side of the river, {FI}was there{Fi} the tree of
life, which bare twelve {FI}manner{Fi} of fruits, {FI}and{Fi} yielded her
fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree {FI}were{Fi} for the healing of
the nations. {SV3}And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and
of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: {SV4}And they
shall see his face; and his name {FI}shall be{Fi} in their foreheads.
{SV5}And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither
light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign
for ever and ever.{CM}
{SV6}And he said unto me, These sayings {FI}are{Fi} faithful and true: and
the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants
the things which must shortly be done. {SV7}{FR}Behold, I come quickly:
blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
{Fr}{SV8}And I John saw these things, and heard {FI}them.{Fi} And when I had
heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which
shewed me these things. {SV9}Then saith he unto me, See {FI}thou do it{Fi}
not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of
them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. {SV10}And he saith
unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is
at hand. {SV11}He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is
filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be
righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. {SV12}{FR}And,
behold, I come quickly; and my reward {FI}is{Fi} with me, to give every man
according as his work shall be. {Fr}{SV13}{FR}I am Alpha and Omega, the
beginning and the end, the first and the last. {Fr}{SV14}Blessed {FI}are{Fi}
they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life,
and may enter in through the gates into the city. {SV15}For without
{FI}are{Fi} dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and
idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.{CM}
{SV16}{FR}I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in
the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, {FI}and{Fi} the
bright and morning star.{CM}
{Fr}{SV17}And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth
say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take
the water of life freely.{CM}
{SV18}For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of
this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the
plagues that are written in this book: {SV19}And if any man shall take away
from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out
of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and {FI}from{Fi} the things
which are written in this book.{CM}
{SV20}He which testifieth these things saith, {FR}Surely I come quickly.{Fr}
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.{CM}
{SV21}The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ {FI}be{Fi} with you all. Amen.{CM}
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<w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G1722" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">In</w> <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G746" morph="x-Robinson:N-DSF">the beginning</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w>, <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="8" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="9" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="10" lemma="x-Strongs:G4314" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">with</w> <w src="11" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-ASM"></w><w src="12" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-ASM">God</w>, <w src="13" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="16" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="17" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="15" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="14" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">God</w>.
<w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G1722" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">In</w> <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G746" morph="x-Robinson:N-DSF">the beginning</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w>, <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="8" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="9" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="10" lemma="x-Strongs:G4314" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">with</w> <w src="11" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-ASM"></w><w src="12" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-ASM">God</w>, <w src="13" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="16" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="17" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="15" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="14" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">God</w>.
<w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G1722" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">In</w> <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G746" morph="x-Robinson:N-DSF">the beginning</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w>, <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="8" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="9" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="10" lemma="x-Strongs:G4314" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">with</w> <w src="11" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-ASM"></w><w src="12" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-ASM">God</w>, <w src="13" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="16" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="17" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="15" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="14" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">God</w>.
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<w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G3778" morph="x-Robinson:D-NSM">The same</w> <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G1722" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">in</w> <w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G746" morph="x-Robinson:N-DSF">the beginning</w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G4314" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">with</w> <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-ASM"></w><w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-ASM">God</w>.
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There <w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G1096" morph="x-Robinson:V-2ADI-3S">was</w> a <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G444" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">man</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G649" morph="x-Robinson:V-RPP-NSM">sent</w> <w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G3844" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">from</w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-GSM">God</w>, <w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G846" morph="x-Robinson:P-DSM">whose</w> <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G3686" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSN">name</w> {FI}was{Fi} <w src="8" lemma="x-Strongs:G2491" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">John</w>.
<w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G1722" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">In</w> <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G746" morph="x-Robinson:N-DSF">the beginning</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w><w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM"></w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">the Word</w>, <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="8" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="9" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="10" lemma="x-Strongs:G4314" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">with</w> <w src="11" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-ASM"></w><w src="12" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-ASM">God</w>, <w src="13" lemma="x-Strongs:G2532" morph="x-Robinson:CONJ">and</w> <w src="16" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-NSM">the</w> <w src="17" lemma="x-Strongs:G3056" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">Word</w> <w src="15" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="14" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-NSM">God</w>.
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<w src="1" lemma="x-Strongs:G3778" morph="x-Robinson:D-NSM">The same</w> <w src="2" lemma="x-Strongs:G2258" morph="x-Robinson:V-IXI-3S">was</w> <w src="3" lemma="x-Strongs:G1722" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">in</w> <w src="4" lemma="x-Strongs:G746" morph="x-Robinson:N-DSF">the beginning</w> <w src="5" lemma="x-Strongs:G4314" morph="x-Robinson:PREP">with</w> <w src="6" lemma="x-Strongs:G3588" morph="x-Robinson:T-ASM"></w><w src="7" lemma="x-Strongs:G2316" morph="x-Robinson:N-ASM">God</w>.<resp type="strongsMarkup" name="tag" />
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