The Doctrines & Teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ
as Contained in Matthew, Mark, Luke & John

Edited By

Michael L. Chadwick

Former Professional Staff Member, Subcommittee on the Constitution,
Committee on the Judiciary, U. S. Senate and Director of the
National Bicentennial Program on the U. S. Constitution, Washington, D. C.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

The New Testament – The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

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Importance of the Holy Scriptures

The Purpose of Gospels Is To Testify That Jesus Is the Christ

     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. John 20: 32.

Apostles Are Special Witness That Jesus is the Christ

     And ye are witnesses of these things. –Luke 24: 48.

Apostles Are Special Witnesses of Jesus Christ throughout the World

     And 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 Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the world. –Act 1: 8.

The Words of God is Truth

     Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. –John 17:17.     

All Scripture Is Given by Inspiration of God

     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. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. –2 Timothy 3: 15-17.

Holy Prophets and Apostles Spake As They Were Moved upon by the Holy Ghost

     Know this first that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

     For prophecy came not in old time by t he will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. –2 Peter 1: 20-21.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The New Testament – The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

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Introduction

     The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John outline the divine birth, ministry, teachings, doctrines, betrayal, arrest, trial, scourging, crucifixion, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior and Redeemer of the world and the Lord of Lord and King of Kings. Matthew and John were apostles and Mark and Luke were disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

     In this volume we have rearranged the Gospels in a sequential order to outline the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ through the four witnesses who were chosen by God to bear testimony of the life and ministry of the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

     All scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible which was printed in London under the direction of the King of England in 1611.

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The New Testament

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

King James Version of the Holy Bible (1611)

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The Pre-Earth Life of Jesus Christ

John 1: 1-5

     In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

     The same was in the beginning with God.

     All things were made him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

     In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

     And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Jesus Dwells among the People

John 1: 13-14

     Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

     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.

An Angel Tells Mary That She Will Bring Forth the Son of God

Matthew1:18-25.

     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.

     Then Jose h her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example was minded to put her away privily.

     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.[By the power of the Holy Ghost.]

     And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

     Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying,

     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.

     Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

     And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Luke 1:26-38.      

     And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

     To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

     And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

     And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

     And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

     And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth

a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

     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:

     And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom, there shall be no end.

     Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

     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...

     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.

     For with God nothing, shall be impossible.

     And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Elizabeth and Her Unborn Child Salute Mary and Jesus

Luke 1:39-45.

     And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

     And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

     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:

     And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

     And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

     For, 1o, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine

ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

     And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

Mary Exclaims That Her Soul Doth Magnify the Lord

Luke 1:46-56.

     And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

     And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

     For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

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

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

     He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

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

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

     He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

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

     And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

Joseph and Mary Travel to Bethlehem to Pay Taxes

Luke 2:1-5.

     And it come to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

     (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

     And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

     And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of

Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

     To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

The Son of God Was Born in a Humble Stable

Luke 2:6-7.

     And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

     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.

The Genealogy of the Lord Jesus Christ

Matthew 1:1-17.

     The book of the generation of Jesus Christ,the son of David, the son of Abraham.

     Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

     And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

     And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

     And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

     And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife o f Urias;

     And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

     And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

     And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

     And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

     And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

     And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

     And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

     And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

     And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

     And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

     So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

Luke 3:23-38.

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

     Which was the son of Mattbat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph,

     Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,

     Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,

     Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,

     Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er,

     Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi,

     Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,

     Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,

     Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

     Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the. son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,

     Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

      Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,

     Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

     Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan,

     Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which

was the son of Adam, which was the son of God

Heaven and Earth Proclaim the Divine Birth of the Savior

Luke 2:8-14.

     And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

     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.

     And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

     For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

     And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

     And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

     Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Shepherds Bear Witness of the Birth of Jesus

Luke 2:15-20.

     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.

     And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

     And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

     And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

     But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

     And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Jesus Submits to the Law of Circumcision

Luke 2:21-24, 39.

     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.

     And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

     (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

     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....

     And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Simeon and Anna Testify That Jesus is the Christ

Luke 2:25-38.

     And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

     And it was revealed unto him by the Holy , Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

     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,

     Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

     Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

     For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

     Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

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

     And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

     And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

     (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

     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;

     And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

     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.

A New Star Appears in the Heavens and Leads the Wise Men to Bethlehem

Matthew 2:1-12.

     Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

     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.

     When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled and all Jerusalem with him.

     And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

     And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea; for thus it is written by the prophet,

     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.

     Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

     And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

     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.

     When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

     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.

     And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Joseph and Mary Flee to Egypt to Escape Herod

Matthew 2:13-15.

     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.

     When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

     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.

Herod Murders Innocent Children in an Attempt to Kill Jesus

Matthew 2:16-18.

     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.

     Then was fulfilled that which which spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

     In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

An Angel Tells Joseph and Mary to Return to Israel

Matthew 2:19-23.

     But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

     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 child's life.

     And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of -Israel:

     But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea 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:

     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.

Jesus Teaches in the Temple While a Young Boy

Luke 2:41-50.

     Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

     And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

     And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

     But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

     And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

     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.

     And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

     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.

     And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

     And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

Jesus Grows Into Manhood

Luke 2:40, 51-52.

     And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him....

     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.

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

John the Baptist Announces That He is Preceding the Savior

Matthew. 3:1-6.

     In those days came John the the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,

     And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

     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.

     And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins;

and his meat was locusts and wild honey.

     Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,

     And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

Mark 1:1-6.

     The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

     As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

     The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

     John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

     And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

     And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;

Luke 3:1-6.

     Now in the fifteenth year of . the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

     Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

     And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;

     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.

     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 shall be made smooth;

     And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

John the Baptist Warns of Various Judgments

Matthew 3:7-10.

     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?

     Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

     And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

     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.

Luke 3:7-14.

     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?

     Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

     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.

     And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

     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.

     Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

     And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

     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 any falsely; and be content with your wages.

John Announces That Jesus Is Coming to Bestow the Holy Ghost

Matthew 3:11-12.

     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 with fire:

     Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Mark 1:7-8.

     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.

     I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Luke 3:15-18.

     And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;

     John answered, saying unto them 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:

     Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.

     And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.

Jesus Is Baptized and God the Father Speaks From Heaven

Matthew 3:13-17.

     Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

     But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

     And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

     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:

     And to a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Mark 1:9-11.

     And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.

     And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:

     And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou are my beloved Son, in whom I an well pleased.

Luke 3:21-22.

     Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass,

that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

     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.

Jesus Overcomes the Temptations of the Devil in the Wilderness

Matthew 4:1-11.

     Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

     And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.

     And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

     But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

     Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

     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 their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

     Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

     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;

     And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

     Then saith Jesus unto him,

Get thee hence, Satan; for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

     Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

Mark 1:12-13.

     And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.

     And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

Luke 4:1-13.

     And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

     Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

     And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

     And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

     And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

     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.

     If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.

     And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

     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:

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

     And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

     And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

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

John States That He is Not Elias

John 1:19-28.

     And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

     And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ.

     And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No.

     Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself?

     He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

     And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.

     And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet?

     John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;

     He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose

shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.

     These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

John Testifies That Jesus is the Lamb of God

John 1:29-34.

     The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

     This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

     And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

     And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

     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.

     And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

Jesus Calls Peter to Be An Apostle

John 1:35-42.

     Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples;

     And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!

     And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

     Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

     He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.

     One of the two which heard

John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.

     He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

     And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

Jesus Possesses the Gift of Seership

John 1:43-51.

     The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.

     Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

     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.

     And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

     Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

     Nathanael saith unto him, Whence k

nowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

     Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son Of God; thou art the King of Israel.

     Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.

     And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God"ascending and descenchn upon the Son of man.

Jesus Turns Water into Wine at a Wedding

John 2:1-12.

     And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

     And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

     And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

     Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

     His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

     And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

     Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

     And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

     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,

     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: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.

     This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

     After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother,

and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.

Jesus Cleanses the Temple of the Evil Moneychangers

John 2:13-17.

     And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,

     And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:

     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;

     And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

     And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

Jesus Teaches People about the Resurrection

John 2:18-22.

     Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

     Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

     Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?

     But he spake of the temple of his body.

     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.

Jesus Knows All Things

John 2:23-25.

     Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

     But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

     And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

Jesus Teaches That People Must Be Born Again to Enter the King of God

John 3:1-12.

     There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:

     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.

     Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

     Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

     Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and o f the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

     That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

     Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

     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.

     Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

     Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

     Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.

      If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you o f heavenly things?

God Sent His Beloved Son to Atone for the Sins of the World

John 3:16-21.

     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.

     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

     He that believeth on hire 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.

     And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

     For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

     But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John the Baptist Teaches That Jesus is the Christ

John 3:22-36.

     After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.

     And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.

     For John was not yet cast into prison.

     Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.

     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 men come to him.

     John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

     Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.

     He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

     He must increase, but I must decrease.

     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..

     And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; and no man receiveth his testimony.

     He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

     For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

     The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

     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.

The Importance of the Ordinance of Baptism

John 4:1-3.

     When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,

     (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

     He left Judea, and departed again into Galilee.

Jesus Sends Angels to Comfort John the Baptist While in Prison

Matthew 4:12.

     Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

Matthew 14:3-5.

     For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.

     For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

     And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Mark 6:17-20.

     For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias'

sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her.

     For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife.

     Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:

     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.

Luke 3:19-20.

     But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done,

     Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.

Jesus Offers Living Water for All to Partake

John 4:4-15.

     And he must needs go through Samaria.

     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.

     Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.

     There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.

     (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)

     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 dealing with the Samaritans.

     Jesus answered and said unto her, 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.

     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?

     Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?

     Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

     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.

     The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.

Jesus Teaches Woman to Worship God in the Spirit

John 4:16-24.

     Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.

     The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:

      For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.

     The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.

     Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.

     Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh,

when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.

     Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

     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.

     God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Jesus is the Messiah

John 4:25-30.

     The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.

     Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.

     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?

     The woman then left her water pot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,

     Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

     Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

He That Reapeth Receiveth Wages

John 4:31-42.

      In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.

     But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.

     Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?

     Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

     Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

     And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

     And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

     I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.

     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.

     So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry

with them: and he abode there two days.

     And many more believed because of his own word;

     And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him

ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

Jesus Teaches the Gospel of Salvation to the Jewish People

Matthew 4:17.

     From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Mark 1:14-15.

      Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

     And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Luke 4:14-15.

     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.

     And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

John 4:43-46.

     Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.

     For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

     Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.

      So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine....

Jesus Heals a Nobleman’s Son

John 4:46-54.

     ... And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

     When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judea 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.

     Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.

     The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.

     Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

     And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.

     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.

     So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.

     This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when he was come out of Judea into Galilee.

Jesus is Rejected By the Jewish Leaders at Nazareth

Luke 4:16-32.

     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.

     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,

     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 broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

     To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

     And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

     And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

     And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?

     And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

     And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

     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;

     But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

     And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

     And all they in the, synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

     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,

     But he passing through the midst of them went his way,

     And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days.

     And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

Fulfilment of Esaias’ Prophecy on the Messiah

Matthew 4:13-16.

     And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:

     That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

     The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;

     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.

Jesus Calls Peter and Andrew to Be Apostles By the Sea of Galilee

Matthew 4:18-22.

     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.

     And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

     And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

     And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

     And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

Mark 1:16-20.

     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.

     And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

     And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.

     And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.

     And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.

Luke 5:1-11.

     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,

     And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

     And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

     Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

     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.

     And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

     And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both ships, so that they began to sink.

     When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

     For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:

     And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

     And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

Jesus Casts Out an Evil Spirit

Mark 1:21-28.

     And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.

     And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

     And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

     Saying, Let us 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.

     And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

     And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.

     And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.

     And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.

Luke 4:33-37.

     And in the s ny agogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried with a loud voice,

     Saying, Let us 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.

     And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of n wen the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

     And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

     And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about.

Jesus Heals People While Preaching the Gospel in Galilee

Matthew 8:14-17.

     And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.

     And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

     When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

     That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Matthew 4:23-25.

     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.

     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 lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

     And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan.

Mark 1:29-39.

     And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

     But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.

     And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

     And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.

     And all the city was gathered together at the door.

     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.

     And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

     And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.

     And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.

     And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

     And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.

Luke 4:38-44.

     And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

     And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

     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.

     And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

     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.

     And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God

to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

     And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.

Jesus Heals a Person Stricken with Leprosy

Matthew 8:2-4.

     And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt,. thou canst make me clean.

     And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

     And Jesus saith unto him, 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.

Mark 1:40-45.

     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.

     And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.

     And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

     And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;

     And saith unto him, 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.

     But he went out, and began to publish it 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.

Luke 5:12-16.

     And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

     And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

     And he charged him to tell no, man: but go, and shew thyself, to the priest, and offer for thy

cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

     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.

     And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.

Jesus Heals a Man Stricken with Palsy

Matthew 9:2-8.

     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: Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

     And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, this man blasphemeth.

     And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

     For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

     But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.

     And he arose, and departed to his house.

     But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

Mark 2:1-12.

     And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

     And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

     And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

     And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

     When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

     But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts.

     Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

     And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

     Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

     But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

     I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

     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.

Luke 5:17-26.

     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 Judea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

     And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

     And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

     And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

     And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

     But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

     Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?

     But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.

     And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereupon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

     And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.

Jesus Came to Call People to Repentance

Matthew 9:9-13.

     And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

     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.

     And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

     But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

     But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Mark 2:13-17.

     And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the mutitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.

     And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him. Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

     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.

     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?

     When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, 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.

Luke 5:27-32.

     And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

     And he left all, rose up, and followed him.

     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.

     But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?

     And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.

     I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Jesus is the Messiah and the God of Ancient Israel

Matthew 9:14-17.

     Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

     And Jesus said unto them, 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.

     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.

     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.

Mark 2:18-22.

     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?

     And Jesus said unto them, 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.

     But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

     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.

     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.

Luke 5:33-39.

     And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

     And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

     But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

     And he spake also a parable unto them; 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 taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

     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.

     But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.

     No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

Jesus Heals a Man on the Sabbath

John 5:1-16.

     After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

     Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep Market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

     In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.

     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.

     And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

     When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?

     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.

     Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.

     And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

     The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed.

     He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.

     Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?

     And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that place.

     Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

     The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus, which had made him whole.

     And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

All Men Should Honor the Son of God and God the Father

John 5:17-24.

     But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.

     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.

     Then answered Jesus and said unto them, 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.

     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.

     For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will.

     For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:

     That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

     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.

Jesus Will Preach the Gospel in the Spirit World

John 5:25.

     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.

Jesus Will Serve As the Judge of All Mankind

John 5:26-30.

     For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to .have life in himself;

     And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.

     Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

     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.

     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.

Jesus Upholds the Law of Witnesses

John 5:31-38.

     If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.

     There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.

     Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

     But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved.

     He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

     But I have greater witness than that 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.

     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.

     And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.

Jesus Teaches People to Search the Holy Scriptures

John 5:39-47.

     Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

     And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.

     I receive not honour from men.

     But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. 43 I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.

     How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

     Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

     For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

     But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath

Matthew 12:1-8.

     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.

     But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.

     But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

     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?

     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?

     But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

     But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

     For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Mark 2:23-28.

     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.

     And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the Sabbath day that which is not lawful?

     And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?

     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?

     And he sad unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

     Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Luke 6:1-5.

     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 them in their hands.

     And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

     And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungered, and they which were with him;

     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?

     And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

Jesus Heals a Person with a Withered Hand on the Sabbath

Matthew 12:9-15

     And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:

     And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.

     And he said unto them, 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 it out?

     How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

     Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

     Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

     But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence....

Mark 3:1-6.

     And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.

     And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.

     And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.

     And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.

     And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

     And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.

Luke 6:6-11.

     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.

     And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

     But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

     Then said Jesus unto them,

I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

     And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

     And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

Jesus Heals a Multitude of the Jewish People

Matthew 12:15-21.

     ... And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

     And charged them that they should not make him known:

     That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

     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 chew judgment to the Gentiles.

     He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

     A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

     And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

Mark 3:7-12.

     But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judea,

     And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him.

     And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

     For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

     And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

     And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

Jesus Ordains Twelve Apostles to Lead His Church

Matthew 10:2-4.

     Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

     Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the Publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;

     Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

Mark 3:13-21.

     And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.

     And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

     And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

     And Simon he surnamed Peter;

     And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:

     And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite.

     And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.

     And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

     And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.

Luke 6:12-16.

     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.

     And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

     Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

     Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,

     And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

Jesus Teaches the Beatitudes on a Mountain Side

Matthew 5:1-12.

     And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

     And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

     Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

     Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

     Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

     Blessed. are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

     Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

     Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

     Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

     Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

     Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

     Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Luke 6:17-26.

     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 Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

     And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

     And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

     And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for your's is the kingdom of God.

     Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

     Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they

shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

     Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the

like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

     But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

     Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

     Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

The Saints Are to Serve As the Salt of the World

Matthew 5:13-16.

     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.

     Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

     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.

     Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Jesus Came to Fulfil the Law of Moses

Matthew 5:17-20.

     Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

     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.

     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 them, the same

shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

     For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus Teaches About the Law of Moses

Matthew 5:21-26.

     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:

     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.

     Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, arid there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

     Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

     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.

     26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

Luke 12:58-59.

     When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art 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.

     I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

Jesus Teaches the People about Adultery

Matthew 5:27-28.

     Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

     But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed

adultery with her already in his heart.

Jesus Teaches About the Offending Eye

Matthew 5:29-30.

     And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish; and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

     And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Jesus Abolishes the Law of Oaths

Matthew 5:31-37.

     It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

     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.

     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:

     But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

     Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

     Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

     But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these of evil cometh.

Jesus Abolishes the Law of Retaliation

Matthew 5:38-42.

     Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

     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.

     And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

     And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

     Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Luke 6:29-30.

     And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloae forbid not to take thy coat also.

     Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

Jesus Teaches About the Importance of Love

Matthew 5:43-47.

     Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

     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;

     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.

     For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

     And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Luke 6:27-28, 32-35.

     But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

     Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you....

     For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

     And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

     And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

     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 to the evil.

Jesus Admonished the People to Be Perfect

Matthew 5:48.

     Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Luke 6:36.

     Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

Jesus Teaches About the Giving of Alms

Matthew 6:1-4.

     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.

     Therefore when thou doest thine 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.

     But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

     That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

Jesus Outlines the Importance of Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15.

     And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: 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.

     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.

     But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

     Be not ye therefore like unto them:. for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

     After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

     Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

     Give us this day our daily bread.

     And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

     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.

     For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

     But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Mark 11:25-26.

     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.

     But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Luke 11:1-8.

     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.

     And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thywill be done, as in heaven, so in earth.

     Give us day by day our daily bread.

     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.

     And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;

     For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?

     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.

     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.

Jesus Teaches About the Importance of Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18.

     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.

     But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

     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.

Jesus Teaches the People Not to Lay Up Treasures on Earth

Matthew 6:19-24.

     Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

     But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

     For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

     The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

     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 is that darkness!

     24 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.

Luke 11:33-36.

     No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.

     The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

     Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

     If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

Luke 12:33-34.

     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.

     For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Jesus Teaches the Apostles Concerning Missionary Service

Matthew 6:25-34.

     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?

     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?

     Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

     And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

     And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

     Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

     Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

     (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

     But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

     Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Luke 12:22-32.

     And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

     The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

     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?

     And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

     If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

     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.

     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 will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

     And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

     For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

     But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

     Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

The Importance of Judging Righteous Judgment

Matthew 7:1-5.

     Judge not, that ye be not judged.

     For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

     And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considereth not the beam that is in thine own eye?

     Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?

     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 brother's eye.

Luke 6:37-38, 41-42.

     Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

     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....

     And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

     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 brother's eye.

The Strait Gate to Heaven

Matthew 7:13-14.

     Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

     Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Follow the True Prophets of God

Matthew 7:15-20.

     Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

     Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

     Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

     A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

     Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

     Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Luke 6:43-44.

     For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

     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.

Obedience Is the Key to Entrance into the Kingdom of God

Matthew 7:21-29; 8:1.

     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.

     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?

     And then will I profess unto them, I never, knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

     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:

     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.

     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:

     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.

     And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

     For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes....

     When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

Luke 6:46-49.

     And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

     Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

     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.

     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.

Jesus Raises a Young Man from Death

Luke 7:11-17.

     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.

     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.

     And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

     And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.

     And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.

     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.

     And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about.

Jesus Heals a Servant of a Centurion

Matthew 8:5-13.

     And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

     And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

     And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

     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.

     For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

     When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

     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.

     But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

     And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as

thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the self-same hour.

Luke 7:1-10.

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

     And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.

     And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal this servant.

     And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

     For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue.

     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:

     Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.

     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 it.

     When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

     And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Jesus’ Testimony Concerning John the Baptist

Matthew 11:2-19.

     Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

     And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

     Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

     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.

     And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

     And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

     But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.

     But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

     For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

     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.

     And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

     For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

     And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

     He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

     But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the Markets, and calling unto their fellows,

     And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

     For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

     The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold

Luke 7:18-35.

     And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.

     And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to

Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

      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?

     And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.

     Then Jesus answering said unto them, 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.

     And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

     And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

     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.

     But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

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

     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.

     And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.

     But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

     And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?

     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.

     For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.

     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!

     But wisdom is justified of all her children.

A Woman Washes and Anoints Jesus’ Feet

Luke 7:36-50.

     And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.

     And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in, the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,

     And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.

     Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.

     And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.

     There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.

     And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

     Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

     And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, 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 them with the hairs of her head.

     Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

     My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.

     Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

     And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

     And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?

     And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

Jesus Cast Seven Devils Out of Mary Magdalene

Luke 8:1-3.

     And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kindom of God: and the twelve were with him,

     And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,

     And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

Devils Are Not Cast Out By the Power of Satan

Matthew 12:22-30.

     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.

     And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

     But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow

doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And     Jesus     k n e w     their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

     And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

     And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.

     But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.     

     Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

     He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Mark 3:22-27.

     And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

     And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?

     And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.

     And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

     And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.

     No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

Luke 11: 14-15, 17-23

     And he was casting our a devil, and it was dumb, And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.

     But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils....

     But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.

     If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

     And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges.

     But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

     When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace.

     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.

     He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.

The Forgiveness of Sins

Matthew 10:32-33; 12:31-37, 43-45.

     Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

     But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven....

     Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, shall not be forgiven unto men.

     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 world to come.

     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 his fruit.

     O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

     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.

     But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

     For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned....

     When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

     Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

     Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.