The Life of Jesus Christ

Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Introduction Mark 1:1 (JST Mark 1:1); Luke 1:1-4 (JST Luke 1:1-4);

¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

¶ As I am a messenger of Jesus Christ, and knowing that many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Pre-mortal Christ John 1:1-18 (JST John 1:1-19)

¶ In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son, and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God.

The same was in the beginning with God.

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

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

And the light shineth in the world, and the world perceiveth it not.

¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.

The same came into the world for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, to bear record of the gospel through the Son, unto all, that men through him might believe.

He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.

That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.

¶ Even the Son of God--he who was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.

He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, only to them that believe on his name:

He was 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.

¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.

¶ For in the beginning was the Word, even the Son, who is made flesh and sent unto us by the will of the Father. And as many as believe on his name shall receive of his fullness. And of his fullness have all we received, even immortality and eternal life, through his grace.

For the law was given by Moses, but life and truth came by Jesus Christ.

For the law was after a carnal commandment, to the administration of death; but the gospel was after the power of an endless life through Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father.

No man hath seen God at any time; except he hath borne record of the Son; for except it is through him, no man can be saved.

See D&C 93:6-18, 26

Genealogies Matt 1:1-17 (JST Matt 1:1-5); Luke 3:23-38 (JST Luke 3:30-45);

Genealogy from Matthew

¶ 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 of 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.

Genealogy from Luke

¶ And Jesus being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,

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

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.

See Gen 5:1-32 Gen 11:10-26 Ruth 4:18-22 1 Chr 1:1-4, 24-27, 34 1 Chr 2:1-15
Note: Some have suggested that one is the lineage of Joseph and the other the lineage of Mary. Others have suggested that one is Joseph's customary legal lineage while the other is Joseph's biological blood lineage. Levirate marriage (where the brother of a deceased man is obliged to marry his widowed sister-in-law), allows an individual (such as Joseph) to have two legal fathers. (see Wikipedia article)

Birth of Jesus Christ and John

Zacharias Told of John's Birth Luke 1:5-25 (JST Luke 1:5-25);

¶ There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken [advanced] in years.

¶ And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God in the order of his priesthood,

According to the law of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

¶ But the angel said unto him, "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.

And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.

And he shall go before Lord in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."

¶ And Zacharias said unto the angel, "Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken [advanced] in years."

¶ ¶ And the angel answering said unto him, "I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season."

¶ And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

¶ And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying,

"Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men."

See D&C 27:7-8

Mary Told of Jesus's Birth Luke 1:26-38 (JST 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: for thou art chosen and blessed among women."

¶ And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and pondered 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 child which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

And, behold, thy cousin [relative] 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.

See Alma 7:10-13

Mary Visits Elisabeth Luke 1:39-56 (JST Luke 1:39-55);

¶ 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 [greeted] 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 why is it that this blessing is upon me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

And blessed art thou who believed, for those things which were told thee by the angel of the Lord shall be fulfilled."

¶ 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.

Birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:57-66 (JST Luke 1:56-65);

¶ Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

And her neighbours and her cousins [relatives] heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

¶ And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.

And his mother answered and said, "Not so; but he shall be called John."

¶ And they said unto her, "There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name."

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

¶ And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, "His name is John." And they marvelled all.

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad [talked about] throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What manner of child shall this be!" And the hand of the Lord was with him.

Zacharias's Prophecy of John Luke 1:67-80 (JST Luke 1:66-79);

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

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

And hath raised up an horn¹ of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

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

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

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

The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,

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

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

"And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;

To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by baptism for the remission of their sins,

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

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

¹Horn here symbolizes a strong king.

¶ And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

See D&C 84:27-28

Joseph Told of Jesus's Birth Matt 1:18-25 (JST Matt 2:1-8);

¶ 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 Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick 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.

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS¹: for he shall save his people from their sins."

¹Jesus is the Greek form of Joshua, which means "the Lord saves."

¶ 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,"[Isa 7:14] 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.

Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem Luke 2:1-5 (JST Luke 2:1-5);

¶ And it came 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 Judaea, 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.

Birth of Jesus Luke 2:6-7 (JST 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 none to give room for them in the inns.

See 1 Ne 11:18-20; Mosiah 3:5-8; Alma 7:10; Hel 14:2-8; 3 Ne 1:4-22

Shepherds Told of the Savior's Birth Luke 2:8-20 (JST Luke 2:8-20);

¶ And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks 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 is the way you shall find the babe: he is 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."

¶ 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.

Naming of Jesus Matt 1:25 (JST Matt 2:8); Luke 2:21 (JST Luke 2:21);

¶ 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.

See 2 Ne 25:19; Mosiah 3:8; Hel 14:12; Moses 6:52

Jesus Presented in the Temple Luke 2:22-38 (JST Luke 2:22-38);

¶ 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 [Ex 13:2, 12], Every male that openeth 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 [Lev 12:8], A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

¶ 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 spear shall pierce through him to the wounding of thine 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.

Wise Men Visit Matt 2:1-12 (JST Matt 3:1-12);

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

Saying, "Where is the child that is born, the Messiah 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, saying, "Where is the place that is written of by the prophets, in which Christ should be born?" For he greatly feared, yet he believed not the prophets.

¶ And they said unto him, "It is written by the prophets that he should be born in Bethlehem of Judea, for thus have they said,

'The word of the Lord came unto us, saying, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, in thee shall be born a prince, which art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come the Messiah, who shall save my people Israel.'" [Micah 5:2, 4]

¶ Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired 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.

Flight to Egypt Matt 2:13-18 (JST Matt 3:13-18);

¶ And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a vision, saying, "Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and tarry thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him."

¶ And then 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." [Hosea 11:1]

¶ 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 [vicinity] thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.

Then was fulfilled that which was 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." [Jer 31:15]

Return to Nazareth Matt 2:19-23 (JST Matt 3:19-23); Luke 2:39-40 (JST Luke 2:39-40);

¶ But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a vision 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 Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a vision he turned aside into the eastern 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."

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

Visit to the Temple for Passover Luke 2:41-50 (JST 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 that he tarried;

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, and they were hearing him and asking him 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, "Why is it that ye sought me? Know ye not that I must be about my Father's business?"

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

Jesus's Youth (JST Matt 3:24-26); Luke 2:51-52 (JST Luke 2:51-52);

¶ 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.

And it came to pass that Jesus grew up with his brethren, and waxed strong, and waited upon the Lord for the time of his ministry to come.

And he served under his father, and he spake not as other men, neither could he be taught; for he needed not that any man should teach him.

And after many years, the hour of his ministry drew nigh.

John's Ministry and Jesus Prepares

John Fulfills Prophecy Matt 3:1-3 (JST Matt 3:27-29); Mark 1:2-3 (JST Mark 1:1-2); Luke 3:1-6 (JST Luke 3:1-11);

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

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

As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee." [Mal 3:1]

¶ In those days came John the Baptist, into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins in the wilderness of Judaea,

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

For I am 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.

For behold, and lo, he shall come, as it is written in the book of the prophets: to take away the sins of the world and to bring salvation unto the heathen nations; to gather together those who are lost, who are of the sheepfold of Israel,

Yea, even the dispersed and afflicted; and also to prepare the way and make possible the preaching of the gospel unto the Gentiles;

And to be a light unto all who sit in darkness, unto the uttermost parts of the earth; to bring to pass the resurrection from the dead; and to ascend up on high, to dwell on the right hand of the Father,

Until the fullness of time, and the law and the testimony shall be sealed, and the keys of the kingdom shall be delivered up again unto the Father;

To administer justice unto all; to come down in judgment upon all and to convince all the ungodly of their ungodly deeds, which they have committed; and all this in the day that he shall come.

For it is a day of power; yea, 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.'" [Isa 40:3-5]

John's Call to Repentance Matt 3:14-12 (JST Matt 3:30-40); Mark 1:4-8 (JST Mark 1:3-6); Luke 3:7-18 (JST Luke 3:12-25); John 1:19-28 (JST John 1:20-28)

¶ 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.

¶ And this is the record of John, when the Jews¹ sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who art thou?"

¹Refers to Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus.

¶ And he confessed, and denied not that he was Elias, but confessed, "I am not the Christ."

¶ And they asked him, saying, "How then art thou Elias?" And he said, "I am not that Elias who was to restore all things." And they asked him, saying, "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' [Isa 40:3], 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 who was to restore all things, neither that prophet?"

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

He it is of whom I bear record. He is that prophet, even Elias, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose or whose place I am not able to fill; for he shall baptize, not only with water, but with fire and with the Holy Ghost."

¶ 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 Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and all the region round about Jordan,and many were baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.

¶ 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?

Why is it that ye receive not the preaching of him whom God hath sent? If ye receive not this in your hearts, ye receive not me; and if ye receive not me, ye receive not him of whom I am sent to bear record; and for your sins ye have no cloak.

Repent, therefore, and bring forth fruits meet for repentance:

And think not to say within yourselves, 'We are the children of Abraham, and we only have power to bring seed unto our father Abraham;' 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.

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: and when he of whom I bear record cometh, who is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: (or whose place I am not able to fill), as I said, I indeed baptize you before he cometh, that when he cometh, he may baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

And it is he of whom I shall bear record, whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but in the fullness of his own time will burn up the chaff with unquenchable 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."

For it is well known unto you, Theophilus, that after the manner of the Jews and according to the custom of their law in receiving money into the treasury, that out of the abundance which was received was appointed unto the poor, every man his portion;

And after this manner did the publicans also, wherefore, John 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."

¶ 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 stoop down and unloose: he shall not only baptize you with water, but with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

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

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

Baptism of Jesus Matt 3:13-17 (JST Matt 3:41-46); Mark 1:9-11 (JST Mark 1:7-9); Luke 3:21-22 (JST Luke 3:28-29); John 1:29-34 (JST 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."

And John bare record of him unto the people, saying, "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 and that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water."

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

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

¶ And Jesus answering said unto him, "Suffer me to be baptized of thee, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness." Then he suffered him.

¶ And John went down into the water and baptized him. And Jesus being baptized, and praying, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and John saw the Spirit of God (the Holy Ghost) descending in a bodily shape like a dove, and lighting upon Jesus:

And lo he heard a voice from heaven, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear ye him."

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

And I knew him for 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 God¹." These things were done in Bethabara, beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

¹NIV translates as "this is God's Chosen One." (NIV Isa 42:1 "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight;...") Isa 42:1

Temptation of Jesus Matt 4:1-11 (JST Matt 4:1-10); Mark 1:12-13 (JST Mark 1:7-9); Luke 3:23; 4:1-13 (JST Luke 3:30; 4:1-12);

¶ And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age.

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be with God.

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights and had communed with God, he was afterward an hungred and was left to be tempted [tested] of the devil.

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." [Deut 8:3]

¶ And the Spirit brought him to Jerusalem into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple.

Then the devil came unto him and said, "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.'" [Ps 91:11-12]

¶ Jesus said unto him, "It is written again, 'Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'" [Deut 6:16]

¶ And the Spirit taketh him up into a high mountain, and he beheld all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them in a moment of time.

And the devil came unto him and said All these things and 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 fall down and 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.'" [Deut 6:13]

¶ Then the devil leaveth him, and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

John's Disciples Follow Jesus John 1:35-51 (JST John 1:35-51)

¶ 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.

¶ 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, " 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 knowest 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 you¹, Hereafter ye¹ shall see heaven open, and 'the angels of God ascending and descending' [Gen 28:12] upon the Son of man."

¹Plural form of you.

Marriage at Cana John 2:1-12 (JST John 2:1-12)

¶ And the third day of the week, 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, "Woman¹, what wilt thou have me to do for thee? That will I do; for mine hour is not yet come."

¹Does not denote disrespect.

¶ His mother saith unto the servants, "Whatsoever he saith unto you, see that ye 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 [20-30 gallons] 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 unto him.

When the governor 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 the faith of his disciples was strengthened in 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.

Early Judean Ministry of Jesus Christ

First Cleansing of the Temple John 2:13-17 (JST 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." [Ps 69:9]

Sign of Jonah John 2:18-22 (JST 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.

First Passover John 2:23-25 (JST 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.

Visit with Nicodemus John 3:1-21 (JST John 3:1-22)

¶ 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 of 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, 'Ye¹ 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."

¹Plural form of you.

¶ 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?¹

'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 of heavenly things?

I tell you, No man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

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 him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God, which before was preached by the mouth of the holy prophets; for they testified of me.

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 loveth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest.

And he who obeyeth the truth, the works which he doeth, they are of God.'"

¹The Greek construction implies what He speaks next is a direct quotation.

See Num 21:4-9; 2 Ne 25:20

John Testifies of Jesus John 3:22-36 (JST John 3:23-36)

¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; 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 he receiveth of all people who 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 but few men 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, for he dwelleth in him, even the fullness.

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

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life and shall receive of his fullness. But he that believeth not the Son shall not receive of his fullness; for the wrath of God abideth on him."

John Imprisoned Matt 14:3-5; 4:12 (JST Matt 14:2-4; 4:11); Mark 1:17-18; 1:14 (JST Mark 6:18-19; 1:12); Luke 3:19-20; (JST Luke 3:26-27);

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."

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.

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he sent angels, and behold, they came and ministered unto him.

Pharisees Seek to Kill Jesus John 4:1-2 (JST John 4:1-4)

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

They sought more diligently some means that they might put him to death; for many received John as a prophet, but they believed not on Jesus.

Now the Lord knew this, though he himself baptized not so many as his disciples;

For he suffered them for an example, preferring one another.

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ

Jesus Visits Samaria Matt 4:12 (JST Matt 4:12); Mark 1:14 (JST Mark 1:12); Luke 4:14 (JST Luke 4:13); John 4:3-42 (JST John 4:5-44)

¶ Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.

And said unto his disciples, I 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 dealings 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 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.

For unto such hath God promised his God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."

¶ 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 the Messias."

¶ 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 waterpot, 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.

¶ 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; the prophets have 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 Preaches in Galilee Matt 4:12 (JST Matt 4:12); Mark 1:14-15 (JST Mark 1:12-13); Luke 4:14-15 (JST Luke 4:13-15); John 4:43-45 (JST John 4:45-47)

¶ Now after two days he departed thence, and Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit 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."

The Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.

And there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all who believed on his name.

Heals the Nobleman's Son John 4:46-54 (JST John 4:48-56)

¶ So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.

When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.

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 to his house, his servants met him, and told him, saying, "Thy son liveth."

¶ Then inquired 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 his son was healed in 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 Judaea into Galilee.

Jesus Rejected At Nazarath Luke 4:16-30 (JST Luke 4:16-30);

¶ 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 brokenhearted, 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." [Isa 61:1-2]

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.

Dwells in Capernaum Matt 4:13-17 (JST Matt 4:12-16); Luke 4:31 (JST Luke 4:31);

And Jesus leaving Nazareth in Zebulun, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of 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."[Isa 9:1-2]

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

Fisherman Called Matt 4:18-22 (JST Matt 4:17-21); Mark 1:16-20 (JST Mark 1:14-18); Luke 5:1-11 (JST 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 the 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 called Peter, and Andrew his brother,

"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."

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

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

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

Teaches at Capernaum Synagogue Mark 1:21-22 (JST Mark 1:19-20); Luke 4:31-32 (JST Luke 4:31-32);

¶ 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 his word was with power.

Heals at Capernaum Synagogue Mark 1:23-27 (JST Mark 1:21-25); Luke 4:33-37 (JST Luke 4:33-37);

¶ And there was in their synagogue a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out 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 him." And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, and cried with a loud voice, 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 immediately the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about Galilee.

Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-in-law Matt 8:14-15 (JST Matt 8:14-15); Mark 1:29-31 (JST Mark 1:26-28); Luke 4:38-39 (JST Luke 4:38-39);

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

And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick with a great fever; and they besought him to heal her.

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

Jesus Heals in the Evening Matt 8:16-17 (JST Matt 8:14-15); Mark 1:32-34 (JST Mark 1:29-30); Luke 4:40-41 (JST Luke 4:40-41);

¶ And at even, when the sun was setting, they brought unto him all that were sick with divers diseases, and them that were possessed with devils.

And all the city was gathered together at the door.

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.

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, "Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses."[Isa 53:4]

Preaches in Galilee Matt 4:23-25 (JST Matt 4:22-24); Mark 1:35-39 (JST Mark 1:31-35); Luke 4:42-44 (JST Luke 4:42-44);

¶ 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 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 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 which believed on his name.

And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

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

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ: Sermon on the Mount

Introduction Matt 5:1-2 (JST Matt 5:1-4);

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

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

"Blessed are they who shall believe on me; and again, more blessed are they who shall believe on your words when ye shall testify that ye have seen me and that I am.

Yea, blessed are they who shall believe on your words, and come down into the depth of humility, and be baptized in my name; for they shall be visited with fire and the Holy Ghost and shall receive a remission of their sins.

Beatutides Matt 5:3-12 (JST Matt 5:5-14);

"Blessed are the poor in spirit who come unto me; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [see Luke 6:20]

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 with the Holy Ghost.

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 all they which are persecuted for my name's sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [see Luke 6:22-23]

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

For ye shall have great joy and be exceeding glad: for great shall be your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

See 3 Ne 12:3-12

Share the message Matt 5:13-16 (JST Matt 5:15-18); Luke 11:33 (JST Luke 11:34);

¶ "Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the salt of the earth: but if the salt shall lose his savour, wherewith shall the earth be salted? The salt shall thenceforth be good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

¶ "Verily, verily, I say unto you, I give unto you to be the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Behold, do men light a candle, and put it in a secret place, or under a bushel? Nay, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Therefore, let your light so shine before this world, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

See 3 Ne 12:13-16 D&C 101:39-40;

Law Fulfilled Matt 5:17-20 (JST Matt 5:19-22);

"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, Heaven and earth must pass away, but 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 to do, he shall in no wise be saved in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach these commandments of the law until it be fulfilled, the same shall be called great and shall be saved 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.

See Luke 16:17; 3 Ne 12:17-20, 46-47

The Law's Intent: Change Hearts

Anger Matt 5:21-26 (JST Matt 5:23-28);

¶ "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, 'Thou shalt not kill;' [Ex 20:13] and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment of God.

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 brother¹, 'Raca,' [term for contempt] shall be in danger of the council: and whosoever shall say to his brother, 'Thou fool,' shall be in danger of hell fire.

Therefore, if ye shall come unto me, or shall desire to come unto me, or if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother¹ hath ought against thee;

Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way unto thy brother, and 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.

Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. [see Luke 12:58-59]

¹Greek: brother or sister.

See 3 Ne 12:21-26

Lust Matt 5:27-30 (JST Matt 5:29-34);

¶ "Behold, it is written by them of old time, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery:' [Ex 20:14]

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Behold, I give unto you a commandment, that ye suffer none of these things to enter into your heart; for it is better that ye should deny yourselves of these things, wherein ye will take up your cross, than that ye should be cast into hell.

Therefore, 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 if 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.

And now this I speak, a parable concerning your sins; wherefore, cast them from you, that ye may not be hewn down and cast into the fire.

See 3 Ne 12:27-30

Divorce Matt 5:31-32 (JST Matt 5:35-36);

¶ "It hath been written, 'Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement.' [Deut 24:1]

Verily, verily, 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. [see Luke 16:18]

See 3 Ne 12:31-32

Oaths Matt 5:33-37 (JST Matt 5:37-39);

¶ "Again, it hath been written 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 cometh of evil.

See 3 Ne 12:33-37

Retribution Matt 5:38-42 (JST Matt 5:40-44);

¶ "Ye have heard that it hath been said, 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:' [Ex 21:24; Lev 24:20; Deut 19:21]

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 it; and if he sue thee again, let him have thy cloke also.

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him a mile; and whosoever shall compel thee to go with him twain, thou shalt go with him twain.

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

See 3 Ne 12:38-42

Love Enemies Matt 5:43-48 (JST Matt 5:45-50);

¶ "Ye have heard that it hath been said, 'Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.' [Lev 19:18]

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? [see Luke 6:27-36]

Ye are, therefore, commanded to be perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."

See 3 Ne 12:43-48

Righteous Motivations

Alms Matt 6:1-4 (JST Matt 6:1-18);

¶ And it came to pass that as Jesus taught his disciples, he said unto them, "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 it be unto thee as thy left hand not knowing what thy right hand doeth:

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

See 3 Ne 13:1-4

Prayer Matt 6:5-15 (JST Matt 6:5-16);

¶ "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 hypocrites 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 done in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And suffer us not to be led into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever, Amen.'

¶ "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, who trespass against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

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

See Luke 11:2-4; 3 Ne 13:5-15

Fasting Matt 6:16-18 (JST Matt 6:17-18);

¶ "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."

See 3 Ne 13:16-18

Missionaries: Focus on the Work

Relating to Possessions Matt 6:19-34 (JST Matt 6:19-39); Luke 11:34-36 (JST Luke 11:35-37); Luke 12:22-34 (JST Luke 12:24-37);

¶ This he spake unto his disciples, saying, "Sell that ye have, and give alms. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

But rather 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 to the glory of God, 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!

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 lighteneth a room, and doth give thee light in all the room.

¶ "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."

And again, I say unto you, Go ye into the world and care not for the world; for the world will hate you, and will persecute you, and will turn you out of their synagogues.

Nevertheless, ye shall go forth from house to house, teaching the people; and I will go before you.

And your heavenly Father will provide for you whatsoever things ye need for food, what ye shall eat, and for raiment, what ye shall wear or put on.

¶ "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 storehouse nor barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? How much more will he not feed you?

Wherefore, take no thought for these things, but keep my commandments wherewith I have commanded you.

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

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

¶ "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.

Therefore, if 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 provide for you if ye are not of little faith.

¶ "Therefore take no thought, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or, 'What shall we drink?' or, 'Wherewithal shall we be clothed?' neither be ye of doubtful mind.

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

And ye are sent unto them to be their ministers, and the laborer is worthy of his hire; for the law saith that a man shall not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn.

Why is it that ye murmur among yourselves, saying, 'We cannot obey thy word,' because ye have not all these things, and seek to excuse yourselves, saying that after all these things do the Gentiles seek. Behold, I say unto you that your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Wherefore, seek not the things of this world; but seek ye first to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish 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."

See 3 Ne 13:19-34

Teaching People the Gospel

Judgement Matt 7:1-6 (JST Matt 7:1-11);

¶ Now these are the words which Jesus taught his disciples that they should say unto the people:

"'Judge not unrighteously, that ye be not judged; but judge righteous judgment.

For with what judgment ye shall judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.' [see Luke 6:37-38]

And again, ye shall say unto them, 'Why is it that thou beholdest mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest 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 canst not behold a beam in thine own eye?'"

And Jesus said unto his disciples, "Beholdest thou the scribes, and the Pharisees, and the priests, and the Levites? They teach in their synagogues, but do not observe the law nor the commandments; and all have gone out of the way and are under sin.

¶ Go thou and say unto them, 'Why teach ye men the law and the commandments, when ye yourselves are the children of corruption?'

Say unto them, 'Ye hypocrites! 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.' [see Luke 6:41-42]

Go ye into the world, saying unto all, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come nigh unto you.'

¶ "And the mysteries of the kingdom ye shall keep within yourselves; for it is not meet to give that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet. For the world cannot receive that which ye, yourselves, are not able to bear; wherefore, ye shall not give your pearls unto them, lest they turn again and rend you.

See 3 Ne 14:1-6

Ask, Seek, Knock Matt 7:7-12 (JST Matt 7:12-21); Luke 11:5-13 (JST Lyke 11:5-14);

¶ "Say unto them, Ask of God; ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.'"

And then said his disciples unto him, "They will say unto us, 'We ourselves are righteous and need not that any man should teach us. God, we know, heard Moses and some of the prophets; but us he will not hear.'

And they will say, 'We have the law for our salvation, and that is sufficient for us.'"

Then Jesus answered and said unto his disciples, "Thus shall ye say unto them:

'What man among you, having a son, and he shall be standing out and shall say, "Father, open thy house that I may come in and sup with thee," will not say, "Come in, my son; for mine is thine, and thine is mine?"

¶ And he said unto them, "Your heavenly Father will not fail to give unto you whatsoever ye ask of him." And he spake a parable, saying, "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.

Or what father is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good gifts, through the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

See 3 Ne 14:7-12

Two Choices

Two Ways Matt 7:13-14 (JST Matt 7:22-23);

¶ "Repent, therefore, and 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. [see Luke 13:23-24]

See 3 Ne 14:13-14

Two Fruits Matt 7:15-20 (JST Matt 7:24-29);

¶ "And again, 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. [see Luke 6:43-44]

See 3 Ne 14:15-20

Two Disciples Matt 7:21-23 (JST Matt 7:30-33);

¶ "Verily, I say unto you, It is 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.

For the day soon cometh that men shall come before me to judgment, to be judged according to their works.

And 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 say, Ye never knew me; depart from me, ye that work iniquity. [see Luke 6:46; Luke 13:25-30]

See 3 Ne 14:21-23

Two Builders Matt 7:24-27 (JST Matt 7:34-35);

¶ "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." [see Luke 6:47-49]

See Luke 6:47-49; 3 Ne 14:24-27

Sermon on the Mount Conclusion Matt 7:28-29 (JST Matt 7:36-37); Mark 1:22 (JST Mark 1:20);

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

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

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ Continues

Jesus Heals a Leper " Matt 8:1-4 (JST Matt 8:1-4); Mark 1:40-45 (JST Mark 1:36-40); Luke 5:12-16 (JST Luke 5:12-16);

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

¶ And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus and, kneeling down to him, and fell on his face, and worshipped him, and besought him, saying, "Lord, 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 saith unto him, "See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them." And he forthwith sent him away.

¶ 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 solitary places: 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 Paralytic Matt 9:1-8 (JST Matt 9:1-10); Mark 2:1-13 (JST Mark 2:1-9); Luke 5:17-26 (JST Luke 5:17-26);

¶ And Jesus entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city, Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised abroad that he was in the house.

¶ And straightway it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

And 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, behold, four 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 Jesus.

And when they could not come nigh unto him because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down through the tiling the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay into the midst before Jesus.

¶ And Jesus knowing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; "Be of good cheer; thy sins are forgiven thee; go thy way and sin no more."

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

Does it require more power to forgive sins than to make the sick rise up and walk?

But that ye may know that the Son of Man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, I said it." And he said unto the sick of the palsy, "I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house."

¶ And immediately he rose up before them, and took up the bed whereon he lay, and went forth before them all, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

And when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, "We have seen strange things to day. We never saw the power of God after this manner."

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

Calls Matthew Matt 9:9-13 (JST Matt 9:10-14); Mark 2:14-17 (JST Mark 2:11-15); Luke 5:27-32 (JST Luke 5:27-32);

¶ And after these things Jesus passed forth from thence, and saw a publican, named Matthew (Levi the son of Alphaeus), sitting at the place where they received tribute, as was customary in those days; and he saith unto him, "Follow me." And he arose, left all, and followed him.

¶ And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and as Jesus sat at meat in his house, a great company of publicans and of others 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 murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why eateth and drinketh your Master with publicans and sinners?"

¶ But when Jesus heard that, he answering, 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:' [Hosea 6:6] for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

Questions About Disciples Fasting Matt 9:14-17 (JST Matt 9:15-23); Mark 2:18-22 (JST Mark 2:16-20); Luke 5:33-39 (JST Luke 5:33-39);

¶ (And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast.) And while he was thus teaching, they said unto him, "Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thy disciples fast not, but eat and drink?"

¶ And Jesus said unto them, "Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast and mourn, 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."

Then said the Pharisees unto him, "Why will ye not receive us with our baptism, seeing we keep the whole law?"

But Jesus said unto them, "Ye keep not the law. If ye had kept the law, ye would have received me; for I am he who gave the law.

I receive not you with your baptism because it profiteth you nothing.

For when that which is new is come, the old is ready to be put away."

¶ And he spake also a parable unto them; "For no man seweth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for the new which is put in to fill it up maketh a rent and agreeth not with the old, and the rent is made worse.

Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles 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.'"

Attends a Feast, Heals on the Sabbath John 5:1-15 (JST John 5:1-15);

¶ 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 afflicted; 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 Jews¹ therefore said unto him that was cured, "It is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed."

¹Refers to Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus.

¶ 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 knew 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.

Teaches About The Father John 5:16-47 (JST John 5:16-48);

¶ And therefore did the Jews¹ persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.

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

¹Refers to Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus.

¶ 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.

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.

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 the just; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of the unjust—

And shall all be judged of the Son of Man. For as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; for I can of mine own self do nothing because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

¶ "Therefore, if I bear witness of myself, yet my witness is true.

For I am not alone; there is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the testimony which he giveth of me is true.

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

And he received not his testimony of man, but of God; and ye yourselves say that he is a prophet; therefore, ye ought to receive his testimony. 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 the testimony 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. And verily, I testify unto you that ye have never 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.

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, lest ye should honor me.

¶ "I receive not honour from men.

But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.

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, who seek 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?"

Eating Corn on the Sabbath Matt 12:1-8 (JST Matt 12:1-6); Mark 2:23-28 (JST Mark 2:21-27); Luke 6:1-5 (JST 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 were an hungred, and as they went, plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

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 ye say they 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,' [Hosea 6:6] ye would not have condemned the guiltless."

¶ And he said unto them, "The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:

Wherefore, the Sabbath was given unto man for a day of rest, and also that man should glorify God, and not that man should not eat;

For the Son of Man made the Sabbath day; therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath."

Healing on the Sabbath Matt 12:9-21 (JST Matt 12:7-17); Mark 3:1-12 (JST Mark 3:1-11); Luke 6:6-11 (JST 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.

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."

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 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 out his hand; and his hand was restored whole as the other.

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

¶ But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, and from Judaea,

And from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, 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:

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 shew 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." [Isa 42:1-4]

Jesus Calls Twelve Apostles Matt 10:1-4 (JST Matt 10:1-2); Mark 3:13-19 (JST Mark 3:12-14); Luke 6:12-16 (JST 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.

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

And he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who he surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder;

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Judas the son* of James, (aka Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus);

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

^* Modern translations (NIV, ESV, NLT, and NKJV) render this as "son" and not as "brother" which is used in the KJV.
See 1 Ne 12:24-26, 39-41; D&C 95:4

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ: Sermon on the Plain

Introduction Luke 6:17-19 (JST Luke 6:17-19);

¶ And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

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.

The Four Blessings Luke 6:20-23 (JST Luke 6:20-23);

¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, "Blessed are the poor: for theirs is the kingdom of God.

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

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from among them, 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.

See Matt 5:3-4, 6, 10; 3 Ne 12:3-4, 6, 10

The Four Woes Luke 6:24-26 (JST Luke 6:24-26);

"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.

Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-36 (JST Luke 6:27-36);

¶ "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 and persecute you.

And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; or, in other words, it is better to offer the other than to revile again. And him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

For it is better that thou suffer thine enemy to take these things than to contend with him. Verily, I say unto you, Your heavenly Father who seeth in secret shall bring that wicked one into judgment.

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

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

¶ "For if ye love them only which love you, what reward 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 reward 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.

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

See Matt 5:43-47; 3 Ne 12:43-47

Relating to People Luke 6:37-42 (JST Luke 6:37-42);

¶ "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 he spake a parable unto them, "Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

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

Again, 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 from thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.

See Matt 7:1-5; 3 Ne 14:1-5

Two Choices Luke 6:43-49 (JST Luke 6:43-49);

¶ "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.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

¶ "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."

See Matt 7:15-27; 3 Ne 14:15-27; D&C 11:16-25

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ Continues

Jesus Heals Centurion's Servant Matt 8:5-13 (JST Matt 8:5-13); Luke 7:1-10 (JST 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 his 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 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 wicked one 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 selfsame hour.

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

Restores the Widow of Nain's Son Luke 7:11-17 (JST 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 Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.

John's Discipes Visit Jesus Matt 11:2-6 (JST Matt 11:2-6); Luke 7:18-23 (JST Luke 7:18-23);

¶ Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ (and the disciples of John shewed him of all these things), he sent two of his disciples to Jesus.

¶ When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he of whom it is written in the prophets that he should come? or do we look 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 John and whosoever shall not be offended in me."

No Greater Prophet than John Matt 11:7-19 (JST Matt 11:7-21); Luke 7:24-35 (JST Luke 7:24-35);

¶ 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? Was it a reed shaken with the wind?" And they answered him, "No."

And he said, "But what went ye out for to see? Was it 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 much more than a prophet.

For this is the one of whom it is written, 'Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.' [see Mal 3:1; Isa 40:3]

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 I say unto you, Wisdom is justified of all her children."

Woman Anoints Jesus's Feet Luke 7:36-50 (JST 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 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."

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

And when he found 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 the man 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."

Teaches with the Twelve Luke 8:1-3 (JST Luke 8:1-3); Mark 3:20-21 (JST Mark 3:15-16);

¶ And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve who were ordained of him 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.

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

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

Beelzebub, Blasphemy Matt 12:22-37, 43-45 (JST Matt 12:18-32, 37-39); Mark 3:22-30 (JST Mark 3:17-25); Luke 11:14-28 (JST Luke 11:15-29);

¶ 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 and the scribes which came down from Jerusalem heard that he had cast out the devil, they said, "This man doth not cast out devils, but he hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils."

¶ And Jesus knew their thoughts, and he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, "How can Satan cast out Satan? Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand, but falleth.

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? he cannot stand, but speedily hath an end. I say this because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.

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 with the finger of God cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then no doubt the kingdom of God is come unto you. For they also cast out devils by the Spirit of God, for unto them is given power over devils, that they may cast them out.

No man can enter into an armed, strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he will first bind the strong man; and then he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and he will spoil his house.

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

¶ And then came certain men unto him, accusing him, saying, "Why do ye receive sinners, seeing thou makest thyself the Son of God?"

But he answered them and said, "Verily I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy which men have committed, when they receive me and repent, shall be forgiven them; for I came to preach repentance unto the sons of men. And blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme, shall be forgiven them that come unto me and do the works which they see me do.

But there is a sin which shall not be forgiven. He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of being cut down out of the world. And they shall inherit eternal damnation."

And this he said unto them because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

¶ "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."

And Jesus said, "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.

And again 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."

¶ Then came some of the scribes and said unto him, "Master, it is written that every sin shall be forgiven; but ye say, 'Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven.'" And they asked him, saying, "How can these things be?"

And he said unto them, "When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and findeth none.

But when a man speaketh against the Holy Ghost, then he saith, 'I will return unto my house whence I came out;' and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished; for the good spirit leaveth him unto himself.

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

¶ And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, "Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked."

¶ But he said, "Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it."

About Signs Matt 12:38-42 (JST Matt 12:33-36); Luke 11:16, 29-32 (JST Luke 11:17, 30-33);

¶ Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees tempting him, saying, "Master, we would see a sign from heaven from thee."

¶ And when the people were gathered thick together, he answered and said unto them, "This is an evil and adulterous generation; they seek after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to them, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.

For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation.

The queen of the south shall rise up in the day of judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

The men of Nineve shall rise up in the day of judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here."

See Alma 30:43-51; D&C 63:7-12

Jesus's Mother and Brothers Matt 12:46-50 (JST Matt 12:40-44); Mark 3:31-35 (JST Mark 3:26-30); Luke 8:19-21 (JST Luke 8:19-21);

¶ While he was yet with them, and while he yet talked with the people, there came then some of his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, desiring to speak with him and could not for the multitude, sent unto him, calling unto him.

And the multitude sat about him, and some who stood by said unto him, "Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without seek for thee, desiring to see and speak with thee."

¶ And he answered them, saying, "Who is my mother, And who are my brethren?"

And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, "Behold my mother and my brethren!"

And he gave them charge concerning her, saying, "I go my way, for my Father hath sent me. And whosoever shall hear the word of God, and do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ: Discourse from the Boat (Parables)

Introduction Matt 13:1-2 (JST Matt 13:1-2); Mark 4:1 (JST Mark 4:1); Luke 8:4 (JST Luke 8:4);

¶ And it came to pass the same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude out of every city, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude stood by the sea on the land.

Parable of the Sower Matt 13:2-9 (JST Matt 13:2-7); Mark 4:2-9 (JST Mark 4:2-8); Luke 8:4-8 (JST Luke 8:4-9);

¶ And he taught them many things by parables.

And said unto them in his doctrine, "Hearken; behold, a sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it.

Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up,

And when the sun was up, they were scorched because they had no deepness of earth; and because they had no root, they withered away, because it lacked moisture.

And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

And other seed fell on good ground, and sprang up, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold." And when he had said these things, he cried, "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."

Parable of the Candle Mark 4:21-25 (JST Mark 4:18-20); Luke 8:16-18 (JST Luke 8:16-18);

¶ And he said unto them, "Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? I say unto you, Nay.

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should in due time come abroad.

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear."

¶ And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: for whosoever continue to receive, to him shall ¶ more be given; and whosoever continueth not to receive, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

Parable of the Harvest Mark 4:26-29 (JST Mark 4:21-23);

¶ And he said, "So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;

And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.

For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."

Parable of the Tares Matt 13:24-36 (JST Matt 13:22-29);

¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

But while he slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, 'Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?'

He said unto them, 'An enemy hath done this.' The servants said unto him, 'Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?'

But he said, 'Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the wheat into my barn; and the tares are bound in bundles to be burned.'"

See D&C 86:1-7; D&C 101:65-66

Parable of the Mustard Seed Matt 13:31-32 (JST Matt 13:30-31); Mark 4:30-32 (JST Mark 4:24-25); Luke 13:18-19 (JST Luke 13:18-19);

¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, "Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? and whereunto shall I resemble it?

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed into his garden; which, indeed is the least of all the seeds that be in the earth:

But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and becometh a tree, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may come and lodge in the branches thereof, under the shadow of it."

See Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith p. 301

Parable of the Leaven Matt 13:33 (JST Matt 13:32); Luke 13:20-21 (JST Luke 13:20-21);

¶ Another parable spake he unto them, "Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."

Parable of the Hidden Treasure Matt 13:44 (JST Matt 13:46);

¶ "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; And when a man hath found a treasure which is hid, he secureth it and, straightway, for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field."

Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Matt 13:45-46 (JST Matt 13:47);

¶ "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."

Parable of the Net Matt 13:47-50 (JST Matt 13:48-51);

¶ "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

So shall it be at the end of the world.

And the world is the children of the wicked.

The angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them out into the world to be burned. There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth."

Parable of the Householder Matt 13:51-52 (JST Matt 13:52-53);

¶ Jesus saith unto them, "Have ye understood all these things?" They say unto him, "Yea, Lord."

Then said he unto them, "Every scribe well instructed in the things of the kingdom of heaven is like unto an householder, a man, therefore, which bringeth forth out of his treasure that which is new and old."

Finishes the Parables Matt 13:34-36 (JST Matt 13:33-35); Mark 4:33-34 (JST Mark 4:26-27);

¶ All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables, as they were able to bear, and without a parable spake he not unto them:

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, "I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." [Ps 78:2]

¶ Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

Why Parables? Matt 13:10-17 (JST Matt 13:8-16); Mark 4:10-12 (JST Mark 4:9-11); Luke 8:9-10 (JST Luke 8:9-10);

¶ And when he was alone with the twelve and they that believed in him, the disciples came, and said unto him, "Why speakest thou unto them in parables?"

¶ He answered and said unto them, "Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables.

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever continueth not to receive, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias concerning them, which saith, 'By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:

For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.' [Isa 6:9-10]

But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. And blessed are you because these things are come unto you, that you might understand them.

For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see these days which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them."

Parable of the Sower Explained Matt 13:18-23 (JST Matt 13:17-21); Mark 4:13-20 (JST Mark 4:12-17); Luke 8:11-15 (JST Luke 8:11-15);

¶ And he said unto them, "Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?

¶ "Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. The sower soweth the word.

That which fell by the way side are they that hear the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then Satan cometh immediately, taketh away the word which was sown in their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

That which fell on the rock are they who, when they have heard the word, readily and immediately receive it with joy and gladness; and have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time; and afterward, in time of temptation when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended and fall away.

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things, and bring no fruit to perfection

But that which fell on the good ground are they, who receive the word in an honest and good heart, and understandeth it, having heard the word, keep it, and endureth, and bring forth fruit with patience, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred."

Parable of the Tares Explained Matt 13:36-43 (JST Matt 13:35-45);

¶ And his disciples came unto him, saying, "Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field."

¶ He answered and said unto them, "He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man.

The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

The enemy that sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world, or the destruction of the wicked. The reapers are the angels, or the messengers sent of heaven.

As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world, or the destruction of the wicked.

For in that day, before the Son of Man shall come, he shall send forth his angels and messengers of heaven.

And they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity, and shall cast them out among the wicked; and there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

For the world shall be burned with fire.

Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."

Finishes and Departs Matt 13:53 (JST Matt 13:54);

¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ Continues

Discipleship Requires Sacrifice Matt 8:18-22 (JST Matt 8:18-22); Luke 9:57-62 (JST Luke 9:57-62);

¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side of the sea.

And it came to pass, that, a certain scribe came, and said unto him, "Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest."

¶ And Jesus saith unto him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head."

¶ And another of his disciples said unto him, "Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father."

¶ But Jesus said unto him, "Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead, ¶ but go thou and preach the kingdom of God."

¶ And another also said, "Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house."

¶ And Jesus said unto him, "No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."

Calms the Storm Matt 8:23-27 (JST Matt 8:23-28); Mark 4:35-41 (JST Mark 4:28-33); Luke 8:22-25 (JST Luke 8:22-25);

¶ And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, "Let us pass over unto the other side of the lake."

And when they had sent away the multitude, he went into a ship with his disciples. And they launched forth. And there were also with him other little ships.

But as they sailed he fell asleep on a pillow, in the hinder part of the ship. And, behold, there arose a great tempest, a storm of wind on the lake, and the waves beat into the ship, and they were filled with fear and were in danger; but he was asleep.

And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, "Master, master, Lord, save us, else we perish."

¶ And he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and said unto the sea, "Peace, be still." And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

And he said unto them, "Why are ye so fearful? Where is your faith?" And they being afraid wondered and marvelled, saying one to another, "What manner of man is this? For he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him."

Demons Cast Out Matt 8:28-34 (JST Matt 8:29-35); Mark 5:1-20 (JST Mark 5:1-17); Luke 8:26-39 (JST Luke 8:26-40);

¶ And they came over unto the other side of the sea, they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee.

And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him a certain man, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way, which had devils for a long time, and he would ware no clothes, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness, neither abode in any house, but had his dwelling among the tombs.

And no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

¶ But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

And he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, "What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I beseech thee, torment me not." (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.)

¶ And Jesus asked him, saying, "What is thy name?" And he said, "Legion:" because many devils were entered into him.

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country, that he would not command them to go out into the deep.

¶ Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

And all the devils besought him, saying, "If thou cast us out, send us into the swine, that we may enter into them."

And they besought him also, that he would not command them to go out into the deep. And he said unto them, "Come out of the man."

Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

¶ When they that fed the swine saw what was done, they fled, and went and told the people in the city and in the country all that was done unto the swine, and told every thing which took place and what was befallen the possessed of the devils.

And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

And they that saw the miracle told them that came out, how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and how the devil was cast out, and also concerning the swine.

Then immediately the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought Jesus to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear.

¶ And when Jesus went up into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil spoke to Jesus and besought him that he might be with him.

Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but Jesus sent him away, but saith unto him, "Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee."

And he departed, and he went his way, and began to publish throughout the whole city and in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all that heard him did marvel.

Rasises Jairus's Daughter Matt 9:18-19, 23-26 (JST Matt 9:24-32); Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 (JST Mark 5:18-35); Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 (JST Luke 8:41-55);

¶ And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him, and gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him, and he was nigh unto the sea.

And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at Jesus' feet, and worshipped him,

And besought him greatly that he would come into his house, saying, "My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live."

For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying.

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples. But as he went much people followed him, and thronged him.

¶ While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, "Thy daughter is dead; why troublest thou the Master any further?"

¶ But when Jesus heard it, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, "Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole."

And when Jesus came into the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

And he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Give place. Why make ye this ado, and weep? Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth."

And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

¶ But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, "Talitha cumi;" which is, being interpreted, "Damsel, I say unto thee, arise."

And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years, and he commanded that something should be given her to eat.

And her parents were astonished with a great astonishment. But he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.

And the fame of Jesus went abroad into all that land.

Heals Woman with Issue of Blood Matt 9:20-22 (JST Matt 9:24-32); Mark 5:25-34 (JST Mark 5:18-35); Luke 8:43-48 (JST Luke 8:41-55);

¶ And a certain woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years,

And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind him, and touched the border of his garment.

For she said within herself, "If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole."

¶ And immediately her issue of blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, "Who touched my clothes?"

¶ When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, "Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?"

¶ And Jesus said, "Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me."

¶ And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

But Jesus turned him about, and when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him and how she was healed immediately.

¶ And he said unto her, "Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague." And the woman was made whole from that hour.

Heals Two Blind Men Matt 9:27-31 (JST Matt 9:33-37);

¶ And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, "Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on us."

¶ And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, "Believe ye that I am able to do this?" They said unto him, "Yea, Lord."

¶ Then touched he their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you."

And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, "Keep my commandments, and see ye tell no man in this place, that no man know it."

But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.

Devil Cast Out of Dumb Man Matt 9:32-34 (JST Matt 9:38-40);

¶ As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, "It was never so seen in Israel."

¶ But the Pharisees said, "He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils."

Second Rejection in Nazareth Matt 13:54-58 (JST Matt 13:55-59); Mark 6:1-6 (JST Mark 6:1-8);

¶ And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.

And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished at his words, saying, "From whence hath this Jesus these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

Is not this the carpenter, the carpenter's son and the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us?" And they were offended at him.

¶ But Jesus said unto them, "A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."

And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

More Laborers Needed Matt 9:35-38 (JST Matt 9:41-44);

¶ And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Charge to the Twelve Matt 10:5-42 (JST Matt 10:3-38); Matt 11:1 (JST Matt 11:1); Mark 6:7-13 (JST Mark 6:9-14); Luke 9:1-6 (JST Luke 9:1-6);

¶ Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

And he sent them forth by two and two, to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

And commanded them, saying, "Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and enter ye not into any city of the Samaritans.

But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."

And he said unto them, "Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread for your journey, provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, neither have two coats apiece, neither shoes, but be shod with sandals, for the workman is worthy of his meat."

¶ And he said unto them, "Into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

And when ye come into an house, salute it.

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.

¶ "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

¶ "And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.

And ye shall be hated of all the world for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.

¶ "Remember, the disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

It is enough that the disciple be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

¶ "What I tell you in darkness, preach ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

And fear not them who are able to kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father knoweth it.

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

¶ "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.

¶ "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

He who seeketh to save his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

¶ "He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward."

¶ And they departed, and went through the towns, and preached that men should repent.

And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. Preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

¶ And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

See D&C 18

Death of John the Baptist Matt 14:3-12 (JST Matt 14:2-11); Mark 6:17-29 (JST Mark 6:18-30);

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."

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

¶ 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 man, and one who feared God and observed to worship him; and when he heard him, he did many things for him and heard him gladly.

¶ But when Herod's birthday was come, he made a supper to his lords, high captains, and the chief priests of Galilee;

And when the daughter of Herodias came in, and danced before them, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, "Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee."

And he sware unto her, "Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom."

¶ And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, "I will that thou give me by and by [at once] in a charger the head of John the Baptist."

¶ And the king was exceeding sorry; nevertheless for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him at meat, he would not reject her.

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought and given her; and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.

And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb, and went and told Jesus.

Herod's Fear of Jesus Matt 14:1-2 (JST Matt 14:1); Mark 6:14-16 (JST Mark 6:15-17); Luke 9:7-9 (JST Luke 9:7-9);

¶ At that time king Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus and all that was done by him (for his name was spread abroad:) and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

¶ But when Herod heard thereof, he said, "John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things?"

And said unto his servants, "This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him." And he desired to see him.

The Twelve Return Matt 14:13 (JST Matt 14:12); Mark 6:30-32 (JST Mark 6:31-33); Luke 9:10 (JST Luke 9:10); John 6:1 (JST John 6:1);

¶ And the apostles, when they were returned, gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

And he said unto them, "Come ye yourselves apart into a solitary place, and rest a while:" for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

After these things when Jesus heard that John was beheaded, they departed thence by ship privately and went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias into a solitary place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

Feeds the Five Thousand Matt 14:13-21 (JST Matt 14:12-18); Mark 6:33-44 (JST Mark 6:34-46); Luke 9:11-17 (JST Luke 9:11-17); John 6:2-14 (JST John 6:2-14);

¶ And the people saw them departing, and many knew Jesus, and the people, when they knew it, ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.

And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.

And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.

And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude come unto him, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and he healed their sick.

¶ And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.

And when it was evening, his disciples came and said unto him, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and into the villages, and country round about, and lodge, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat, for we are here in a solitary place."

¶ He answered and said unto them, "They need not depart. Give ye them to eat." And he saith unto Philip, "Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?"

And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.

¶ Philip answered him, "Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little."

¶ He saith unto them, "How many loaves have ye? Go and see."

¶ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,

"There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?"

¶ He said, "Bring them hither to me."

¶ And Jesus said to his disciples, "Make them sit down by fifties in a company." Now there was much green grass in the place. And they did so, and made them all sit down. So the men sat down, in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties, in number about five thousand.

¶ Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and he looked up to heaven, and when he had given thanks, and blessed, and brake the loaves, he distributed the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude that were set down; and likewise the two fishes divided he among them all, as much as they would.

And they did all eat, and were filled.

When they had eaten and were satisfied, he said unto his disciples, "Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost."

Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, and of the fishes, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, "This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world."

Jesus Walks on Water Matt 14:22-33 (JST Matt 14:19-28); Mark 6:45-52 (JST Mark 6:47-55); John 6:15-21 (JST John 6:15-21);

¶ And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, unto Bethsaida, while he sent the multitudes away.

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, and when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up again into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there himself alone.

¶ And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,

And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them. And the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

But the ship was now tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

And he saw them toiling in rowing; they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs. [5-6 km]

¶ And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea, and would have passed by them.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: they supposed it had been a spirit, and they were afraid, saying, "It is a spirit;" and they cried out for fear.

¶ For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately Jesus spake unto them, saying, "Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid."

¶ And Peter answered him and said, "Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water."

¶ And he said, "Come." And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, "Lord, save me."

¶ And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, "O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?"

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. And they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

¶ Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, "Of a truth thou art the Son of God."

For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their hearts were hardened.

And immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.

Healings Matt 14:34-36 (JST Matt 14:20-30); Mark 6:53-56 (JST Mark 6:56-58);

¶ And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.

And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,

And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, and brought unto him all that were diseased, where they heard he was.

And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made perfectly whole.

Bread of Life Discourse John 6:22-71 (JST John 6:22-71);

¶ The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;

(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)

When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.

And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, "Rabbi, when camest thou hither?"

¶ Jesus answered them and said, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye desire to keep my sayings, neither because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man hath power to give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed."

¶ Then said they unto him, "What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?"

¶ Jesus answered and said unto them, "This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent."

¶ They said therefore unto him, "What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?

Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" [Ex 16:4]

¶ Then Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.

For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world."

¶ Then said they unto him, "Lord, evermore give us this bread."

¶ And Jesus said unto them, "I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.

All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up in the resurrection of the just at the last day."

¶ The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, "I am the bread which came down from heaven."

And they said, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, 'I came down from heaven?'"

¶ Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, "Murmur not among yourselves.

No man can come to me, except he doeth the will of my Father which hath sent me. And this is the will of him who hath sent me, that ye receive the Son; for the Father beareth record of him; and he who receiveth the testimony and doeth the will of him who sent me, I will raise up in the resurrection of the just.

It is written in the prophets, 'And these shall all be taught of God.' [Isa 54:13] Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.

Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

I am that bread of life.

This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof and not die.

Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.

I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."

¶ The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"

¶ Then Jesus said unto them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.

Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up in the resurrection of the just at the last day.

For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever."

¶ These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.

¶ Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, "This is an hard saying; who can hear it?"

¶ When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, "Doth this offend you?

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.

But there are some of you that believe not." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

And he said, "Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except he doeth the will of my Father who hath sent me."

From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Then said Jesus unto the twelve, "Will ye also go away?"

¶ Then Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God."

¶ Jesus answered them, "Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?"

He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

Followers of Tradition Matt 15:1-20 (JST Matt 15:1-19); Mark 7:1-23 (JST Mark 7:1-21);

¶ Then came to Jesus the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.

And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.

And when they come from the market, except they wash their bodies, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

¶ Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, "Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread, but eat bread with unwashen hands?"

¶ But he answered and said unto them, "Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

For God commanded, saying, 'Honour thy father and mother:' [Ex 20:12; Lev 20:9] and, 'He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death of the transgressor,' [Ex 21:17; Deut 5:16] as it is written in your law; but ye keep not the law.

But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, By whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me, it is a gift¹ from me,

And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free.'

And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother.

Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

¹NIV translates 'a gift' as 'devoted to God'

¶ "O ye hypocrites! Well hath Isaiah prophesied of you, as it is written, 'This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching the doctines and commandments of men.'" [Isa 29:13]

¶ And he said unto them, "Yea, altogether ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

Full well is it written of you by the prophets, whom ye have rejected.

They testified these things of a truth, and their blood shall be upon you."

¶ And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, "Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

If any man have ears to hear, let him hear."

¶ And when he was entered into the house from the people, came his disciples, and said unto him, "Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?"

¶ But he answered and said, "Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."

¶ Then answered Peter and said unto him, "Declare unto us this parable."

And he saith unto them, "Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth in at the mouth it cannot defile him;

Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?"

And he said, "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,

Thefts, false witness, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:

All these evil things come from within, and defile the man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man."

Northern Galilean Ministry

Heals Canaanite Daughter Matt 15:21-28 (JST Matt 15:20-27); Mark 7:24-30 (JST Mark 7:22-29); John 7:1 (JST John 7:1);

¶ After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews¹ sought to kill him.

¹Refers to Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus.

¶ And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would that no man should come unto him.

But he could not deny them, for he had compassion upon all men.

And, behold, a woman of Canaan, a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil."

¶ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, "Send her away; for she crieth after us."

¶ But he answered and said, "I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

¶ Then came she and fell at his feet, and worshipped him, and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter, saying, "Lord, help me."

¶ But Jesus said unto her, "Let the children of the kingdom first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs."

¶ And she answered and said unto him, "Yes, Lord: thou sayest truly; yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs."

¶ Then Jesus answered and said unto her, "O woman, great is thy faith. For this saying be it unto thee even as thou wilt. Go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter." And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

¶ And when she was come to her house, she found the devil had gone out, and her daughter was laid upon the bed.

Heals Many in Galilee Matt 15:29-31 (JST Matt 15:28-29); Mark 7:31-37 (JST Mark 7:30-36);

¶ And Jesus, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, came nigh unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.

And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:

Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.

And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;

And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened."

¶ And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published him,

And were beyond measure astonished, saying, "He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak."

Feeds Four Thousand Matt 15:32-39 (JST Matt 15:30-37); Mark 8:1-10 (JST Mark 8:1-9);

¶ In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,

"I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:

And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from afar."

¶ And his disciples say unto him, "Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?"

¶ And Jesus saith unto them, "How many loaves have ye?" And they said, "Seven, and a few little fishes."

¶ And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before the people; and they did set them before the people.

And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before the people, that they should eat.

So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.

And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.

And he sent away the multitude, and straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha, and the coasts of Magdala.

Pharisees and Sadducees Ask for a Sign Matt 16:1-4 (JST Matt 16:1-5); Mark 8:11-13 (JST Mark 8:10-13);

¶ The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came forth, and began to question with him, and tempting Jesus, desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

He answered and said unto them, "When it is evening, ye say, 'It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.'

And in the morning, 'It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring.' O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto this generation, save the sign of the prophet Jonah; for as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale's belly, so likewise shall the Son of Man be buried in the bowels of the earth."

Leaven of Pharisees and Sadducees Matt 16:4-12 (JST Matt 16:5-13); Mark 8:13-21 (JST Mark 8:13);

¶ And he left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.

Now the multitude had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.

And when his disciples were come to the other side, and he charged them, saying, "Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees, and of the leaven of Herod."

¶ And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "It is because we have no bread."

¶ And when they said this among themselves, Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, "O ye of little faith! Why reason ye, because ye have brought no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?

Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?

When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up?" They say unto him, "Twelve."

¶ "And when the seven loaves among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up?" And they said, "Seven."

¶ And he said unto them, "How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?"

Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

Blind Man Healed in Stages Mark 8:22-26 (JST Mark 8:23-27);

¶ And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.

And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.

¶ And he looked up, and said, "I see men as trees, walking."

¶ After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.

And he sent him away to his house, saying, "Neither go into the town, nor tell what is done to any in the town."

Peter's Testimony of Jesus Christ Matt 16:13-20 (JST Matt 16:14-21); Mark 8:27-30 (JST Mark 8:28-32); Luke 9:18-21 (JST Luke 9:18-21);

¶ And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way it came to pass, as he was alone with his disciples to pray, he asked them, saying unto them, "Whom do men say that I am?"

¶ And they answering said, "Some say that thou art John the Baptist; but others say, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or that one of the old prophets is risen again."

¶ He saith unto them, "But whom say ye that I am?"

¶ And Simon Peter answered and said unto him, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."

¶ And Jesus answered and said unto him, "Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

¶ And he straitly charged his disciples, and commanded them that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection Matt 16:21-28 (JST Matt 16:22-31); Mark 8:31-38 (JST Mark 8:33-43); Mark 9:1 (JST Mark 8:44); Luke 9:22-27 (JST Luke 9:22-27);

¶ From that time forth Jesus began to teach them, saying, "The Son of man must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again."

¶ And he spake that saying openly. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, "Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be done unto thee."

¶ But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, "Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those things that be of men."

¶ And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them all, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

And now for a man to take up his cross is to deny himself all ungodliness, and every worldly lust, and keep my commandments.

Break not my commandments for to save your lives; for whosoever will save his life must be willing to lay it down for my sake; and if he is not willing to lay it down for my sake, he shall lose it in the world to come. But whosoever shall be willing to lose his life in this world for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it in the world to come.

Therefore, forsake the world and save your souls; for what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and yet he receive him not whom God hath ordained, and he lose his own soul, and he himself be a castaway? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Therefore, deny yourselves of these, and be not ashamed of me.

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own kingdom, clothed in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.

And they shall not have part in that resurrection when he cometh.

For verily, I say unto you that the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. And he that layeth down his life for my sake and the gospel's shall come with him and shall be clothed with his glory in the cloud, on the right hand of the Son of Man."

¶ And he said unto them again, "Verily I tell you of a truth, there are some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the Son of man coming with power in his kingdom."

Mount of Transfiguration Matt 17:1-13 (JST Matt 17:1-14); Mark 9:2-13 (JST Mark 9:1-11); Luke 9:28-36 (JST Luke 9:28-36);

¶ And after six (eight) days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John his brother, who asked him many questions concerning his sayings; and Jesus leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves to pray.

And as he prayed, he was transfigured before them, the fashion of his countenance was changed, and his face did shine as the sun; and his raiment became white as the light shining and glistering, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias and they were talking with Jesus.

Moses and Elias, who appeared in glory, and spake of his death and also his resurrection, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

And after the two men departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here; if thou wilt, let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias."

For he knew not what to say; for they were sore afraid.

¶ While he thus spake, there came a bright cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him."

And when the disciples heard the voice, they fell on their faces and were sore afraid.

And Jesus came and touched them, and said, "Arise, and be not afraid."

And suddenly, when they had lifted up their eyes and looked round about with great astonishment, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. And immediately they departed.

¶ And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, "Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead."

And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.

¶ And his disciples asked him, saying, "Why then say the scribes that Elias must first come?"

¶ And Jesus answered and said unto them, "Elias truly shall first come, and restore all things, as the prophets have written."

And he told them, "Elias verily cometh first, and prepareth all things, and teacheth you of the prophets, how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.

And again I say unto you, That Elias has come already, concerning whom it is written, 'Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me;' [Mal 3:1] and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed, even as it is written of him. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

But I say unto you, Who is Elias? Behold, this is Elias, whom I send to prepare the way before me. And he bore record of me, and they received him not. Verily, this was Elias.

Then the disciples understood that he spake unto them of John the Baptist, and also of another, who should come and restore all things, as it is written by the prophets.

And these things they kept close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

Note: JST Mark 9:3 tells that John the Baptist also appeared at the Mount of Transfiguration. See Bible Dictionary: Elias for details.

Heals Boy of Unclean Spirit Matt 17:14-21 (JST Matt 17:15-21); Mark 9:14-29 (JST Mark 9:12-26); Luke 9:37-43 (JST Luke 9:37-43);

¶ And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, and when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.

And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.

And he asked the scribes, "What question ye with them?"

¶ And a certain man of the multitude kneeling down to him, answered and said, "Master, I beseech thee, have mercy and look upon my son: for he is mine only child and is lunatick, and sore vexed.

And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

And I brought him to thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not cure him."

¶ Jesus spake unto him and said, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring thy son hither unto me."

And they brought him unto Jesus. And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

¶ And Jesus asked his father, "How long a time is it since this came unto him?" And his father said, "When a child.

And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him. But if thou canst, I ask thee to have compassion on us, and help us."

¶ Jesus said unto him, "If thou wilt believe all things I shall say unto you, this is possible to him that believeth."

¶ And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief."

¶ When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, "I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him."

Now the dumb and deaf spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, "He is dead."

But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose, and delivered him again to his father. And the child was cured from that very hour. And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.

¶ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, "Why could not we cast him out?"

¶ And Jesus said unto them, "Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, 'Remove hence to yonder place;' and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."

Jesus Foretells Death and Resurrection Again Matt 17:22-23 (JST Matt 17:22); Mark 9:30-32 (JST Mark 9:27-29); Luke 9:43-45 (JST Luke 9:43-45);

¶ And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee privately; for he would not that any man should know it.

For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, "Let these sayings sink down into your ears: The Son of Man shall be betrayed and delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day." And they were exceeding sorry.

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

Tribute Coin from a Fish Matt 17:24-27 (JST Matt 17:23-26);

¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, "Doth not your master pay tribute?"

¶ He saith, "Yes." And when he was come into the house, Jesus rebuked him, saying, "What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?"

¶ Peter saith unto him, "Of strangers." Jesus saith unto him, "Then are the children free.

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee."

Who Is the Greatest in the Kingdom Matt 18:1-5 (JST Matt 18:1-4); Mark 9:33-37 (JST Mark 9:30-35); Luke 9:46-48 (JST Luke 9:46-48);

¶ And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, "What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?"

But they held their peace, being afraid; for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who was the greatest among them.

¶ At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

And Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, "If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all."

¶ And Jesus called a little child unto him, and sat in the midst of them: and when he had taken the child in his arms, he said unto them,

"Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Whosoever shall humble himself like one of these children and receiveth me, ye shall receive in my name. And whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me only, but him that sent me, even the Father. For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great."

Offenses and Forgiveness Matt 18:6-22 (JST Matt 18:5-22); Mark 9:38-50 (JST Mark 9:36-50); Luke 9:49-50 (JST Luke 9:49-50);

¶ And John spake unto him, saying, "Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us."

¶ But Jesus said, "Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

For he that is not against us is for us.

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.

¶ "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

Therefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut it off; or if thy brother offend thee, and confess not, and forsake not, he shall be cut off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell. For it is better for thee to enter into life without thy brother, than for thee and thy brother to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched,

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

"And again, if thy foot offend thee, cut it off; for he that is thy standard, by whom thou walkest, if he become a transgressor, he shall be cut off. It is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

Therefore, let every man stand or fall by himself and not for another, or not trusting another.

Seek unto my Father, and it shall be done in that very moment what ye shall ask, if ye ask in faith, believing that ye shall receive.

"And if thine eye which seeth for thee, him that is appointed to watch over thee to show thee light, become a transgressor and offend thee, pluck him out. It is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

For it is better that thyself should be saved, than to be cast into hell with thy brother, where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

And a man's hand is his friend, and his foot, also; and a man's eye are they of his own household.

¶ "Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost and to call sinners to repentance; but these little ones have no need of repentance, and I will save them.

¶ "How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more over that sheep which was lost than over the ninety and nine which went not astray.

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

¶ "Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

¶ "Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

¶ Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, that they may not ask amiss, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

¶ "For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt; but the salt must be good.

For if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season (the sacrifice)? Therefore, it must needs be that ye have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another."

¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, "Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?"

¶ Jesus saith unto him, "I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven."

Parable: Unmerciful Servant Matt 18:23-35 (JST Matt 18:23-34);

"Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents¹.

But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

The servant therefore besought him, saying, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.'

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. The servant, therefore, fell down and worshiped him.

¹About 1,000,000 pounds of gold.

¶ "But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence¹: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me that thou owest.'

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.'

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, 'O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:

Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?'

And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

¹About 1 pound of silver.

¶ "So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses."

Ministry in Perea and Judea

Urged to Attend Feast of Tabernacles John 7:2-9 (JST John 7:2-9);

Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand.

His brethren therefore said unto him, "Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world."

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

¶ Then Jesus said unto them, "My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.

The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.

Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; for my time is not yet full come."

When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

Seventy Choosen and Sent Forth Luke 10:1-12 (JST Luke 10:1-12);

¶ After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.

Therefore said he unto them, "The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.

Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

And into whatsoever house they receive you, remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, 'The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.'

But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,

'Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.'

But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day of judgment for Sodom, than for that city."

See D&C 107:25, 34, 38, 93-97; D&C 124:138-140

Jesus Upbraids Capernaum, Bethsaida, and Chorazin Matt 11:20-24 (JST Matt 11:22-26); Luke 10:13-16 (JST Luke 10:13-17);

¶ Then began he to upbraid the people, in every city wherein his mighty works were done, who received him not, because they repented not, saying,

"Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day."

And he said unto his disciples,"He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me."

Samaritan Village Rejects the Apostles Matt 19:1-2 (JST Matt 19:1-2); Mark 10:1 (JST Mark 10:1); Luke 9:51-56 (JST Luke 9:51-56);

¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, when the time was come that he should be received up, he departed from Galilee, and he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

And the Samaritans would not receive him, because his face was turned as though he would go to Jerusalem.

And when his disciples James and John saw that they would not receive him, they said, "Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?"

¶ But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them." And they went to another village.

¶ And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan.

And the people resort unto him again; and great multitudes followed him; and, as he was accustomed to teach, he also taught them again, and many believed on him, and he healed them there.

Feast of Tabernacles John 7:10-13 (JST John 7:10-13);

¶ But after his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.

Then the Jews¹ sought him at the feast, and said, "Where is he?"

And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, "He is a good man;" others said, "Nay; but he deceiveth the people."

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews¹.

¹Refers to Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus.

Jesus Teaches at the Feast John 7:14-36 (JST John 7:14-36);

¶ Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.

And the Jews marvelled, saying, "How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?"

¶ Jesus answered them, and said, "My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?"

¶ The people answered and said, "Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee?"

¶ Jesus answered and said unto them, "I have done one work, and ye all marvel.

Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man.

If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?

Judge not according to the traditions, but judge righteous judgment."

¶ Then said some of them of Jerusalem, "Is not this he, whom they seek to kill?

But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is."

¶ Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, "Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me."

¶ Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come.

And many of the people believed on him, and said, "When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?"

¶ The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

Then said Jesus unto them, "Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.

Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come."

¶ Then said the Jews among themselves, "Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? Will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?

What manner of saying is this that he said, 'Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?'"

Division Among the People John 7:37-53 (JST John 7:37-53);

¶ In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water."

(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was promised unto them who believe, after that Jesus was glorified.)

¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, "Of a truth this is the Prophet."

Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "Shall Christ come out of Galilee?

Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?"

So there was a division among the people because of him.

And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.

¶ Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, "Why have ye not brought him?"

¶ The officers answered, "Never man spake like this man."

¶ Then answered them the Pharisees, "Are ye also deceived?

Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed."

¶ Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

"Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?"

¶ They answered and said unto him, "Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet."

¶ And every man went unto his own house.

Woman Taken in Adultery John 8:1-11 (JST John 8:1-11);

¶ Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.

¶ And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst of the people,

They say unto him, "Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?"

This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

¶ So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."

And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst of the temple.

When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none of her accusers and the woman standing, he said unto her, "Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?"

¶ She said, "No man, Lord." And Jesus said unto her, "Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." And the woman glorified God from that hour and believed on his name.

Jesus is the Light of the World John 8:12-59 (JST John 8:12-59);

¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."

¶ The Pharisees therefore said unto him, "Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true."

¶ Jesus answered and said unto them, "Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.

And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me."

¶ Then said they unto him, "Where is thy Father?" Jesus answered, "Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also."

¶ These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.

¶ Then said Jesus again unto them, "I go my way, and ye shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come."

¶ Then said the Jews, "Will he kill himself? because he saith, 'Whither I go, ye cannot come.'"

¶ And he said unto them, "Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins."

¶ Then said they unto him, "Who art thou?" And Jesus saith unto them, "Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him."

¶ They understood not that he spake to them of the Father.

¶ Then said Jesus unto them, "When ye have lifted up the Son of Man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.

And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him."

As he spake these words, many believed on him.

¶ Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

¶ They answered him, "We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, 'Ye shall be made free?'"

¶ Jesus answered them, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

¶ "I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father."

¶ They answered and said unto him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus saith unto them, "If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

Ye do the deeds of your father." Then said they to him, "We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God."

¶ Jesus said unto them, "If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.

Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot bear my word.

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God."

¶ Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, "Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?"

¶ Jesus answered, "I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me.

And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death."

¶ Then said the Jews unto him, "Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, 'If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.'

Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself?"

¶ Jesus answered, "If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God:

Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad."

¶ Then said the Jews unto him, "Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham?"

¶ Jesus said unto them, "Verily,verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am."

¶ Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.

Heals Man Born Blind on the Sabbath John 9:1-41 (JST John 9:1-41);

¶ And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

And his disciples asked him, saying, "Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?"

¶ Jesus answered, "Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

I must work the works of him that sent me, while I am with you; the time cometh when I shall have finished my work; then I go unto the Father.

As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."

¶ When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,

And said unto him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam," (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, "Is not this he that sat and begged?"

¶ Some said, "This is he;" others said, "He is like him." But he said, "I am he."

¶ Therefore said they unto him, "How were thine eyes opened?"

¶ He answered and said, "A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, 'Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash;' and I went and washed, and I received sight."

¶ Then said they unto him, "Where is he?" He said, "I know not."

¶ And they brought him who had been blind to the Pharisees.

And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.

Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, "He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see."

¶ Therefore said some of the Pharisees, "This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day." Others said, "How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles?" And there was a division among them.

¶ They say unto the blind man again, "What sayest thou of him, that he hath opened thine eyes?" He said, "He is a prophet."

¶ But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.

And they asked them, saying, "Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? How then doth he now see?"

¶ His parents answered them and said, "We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind.

But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.

These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews¹; for the Jews< had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Therefore said his parents, "He is of age; ask him."

¹Refers to Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus.

¶ Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, "Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner."

¶ He answered and said, "Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see."

¶ Then said they to him again, "What did he to thee? How opened he thine eyes?"

¶ He answered them, "I have told you already, and ye did not believe; wherefore would you believe if I should tell you again? And would you be be his disciples?"

¶ Then they reviled him, and said, "Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.

We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is."

¶ The man answered and said unto them, "Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind, except he be of God.

If this man were not of God, he could do nothing."

¶ They answered and said unto him, "Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us?" And they cast him out.

¶ Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, "Dost thou believe on the Son of God?"

¶ He answered and said, "Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?"

¶ And Jesus said unto him, "Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee."

¶ And he said, "Lord, I believe." And he worshipped him.

¶ And Jesus said, "For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

¶ And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, "Are we blind also?"

¶ Jesus said unto them, "If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, 'We see;' therefore your sin remaineth."

Parable of the Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 (JST John 10:1-21);

¶ "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers."

This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

¶ Then said Jesus unto them again, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

All that ever came before me who testified not of me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.

I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

¶ "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

And the shepherd is not as a hireling, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth the sheep and scattereth them.

For I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.¹

But he who is a hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep.

As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.

And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.

¹JST switches order of V13 and V14.

¶ "Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father."

¶ There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings.

And many of them said, "He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?"

¶ Others said, "These are not the words of him that hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?"

See 3 Ne 15:17-24

Seventy Return Luke 10:17-20 (JST Luke 17:18-21);

¶ And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

¶ And he said unto them, As lightning fall from heaven, I beheld Satan also falling.

Behold, I will give unto you power over serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

Jesus Prayer of Gratitude Matt 11:25-27 (JST Matt 11:27-28); Luke 10:21-24 (JST Luke 10:22-25);

¶ At that time, there came a voice out of heaven. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, "I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from them who think they are wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes; even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

All things are delivered unto me of my Father; and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and they to whomsoever the Son will reveal himself; they shall see the Father also."

¶ And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, "Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see,

For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them."

Jesus Promises Rest Matt 11:28-30 (JST Matt 11:29-30);

Then spake Jesus, saying,"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Parable of the Good Samaritan

¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, "Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

¶ He said unto him, "What is written in the law? How readest thou?"

¶ And he answering said, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."

¶ And he said unto him, "Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live."

¶ But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, "And who is my neighbour?"

¶ And Jesus answering said, "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side of the way.

And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side of the way; for they desired in their hearts that it might not be known that they had seen him.

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

And on the morrow when he departed, he took money, and gave to the host, and said unto him, 'Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.'

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?"

¶ And he said, "He that shewed mercy on him." Then said Jesus unto him, "Go, and do thou likewise."

Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 (JST Luke 10:39-43);

¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, they entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, "Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me."

¶ And Jesus answered and said unto her, "Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things;

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

Jesus Teaches About Prayer Luke 11:1-4 (JST Luke 11:1-4);

¶ And it came to pass, as Jesus 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. Thy will 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 let us not be led into temptation; but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and power. Amen."

Woe Unto the Pharisees and Lawyers Luke 11:37-54 (JST Luke 11:38-55);

¶ And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

¶ And the Lord said unto him, "Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

But if ye would rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, observe to do all things which I have commanded you, then would your inward parts be clean also.

¶ "But I say unto you, Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Woe unto you, Pharisees! For ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them."

¶ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, "Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also."

¶ And he said, "Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! For ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

Woe unto you! For ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.

Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers; for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.

Therefore also said the wisdom of God, 'I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute,'

That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple. Verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.

¶ "Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge, the fullness of the scriptures; ye entered not in yourselves into the kingdom; and them that were entering in ye hindered."

¶ And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be angry and to urge him vehemently, endeavoring to provoke him to speak of many things,

Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.

Warnings and Encouragement Luke 12:1-12 (JST Luke 12:1-14);

¶ In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, "Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

¶ "And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

¶ "Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

¶ "Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:

But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God."

Now his disciples knew that he said this because they had spoken evil against him before the people; for they were afraid to confess him before men.

And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "He knoweth our hearts, and he speaketh to our condemnation, and we shall not be forgiven." But he answered them and said unto them,

¶ "And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of Man and repenteth, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven him.

¶ "And again, I say unto you, They shall bring you unto the synagogues, and before magistrates, and powers. When they do this, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say;

For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say."

Beware of Covetousness

¶ And one of the company said unto him, "Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me."

¶ And he said unto him, "Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?"

And he said unto them, "Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."

¶ And he spake a parable unto them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully;

And he thought within himself, saying, 'What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?'

And he said, 'This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.'

But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?'

¶ "So shall it be with him who layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

Prepare for the Lord's Coming Luke 12:35-59 (JST Luke 12:38-68);

¶ "Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

That ye yourselves may be like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

Verily, I say unto you, Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching; for he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

For behold, he cometh in the first watch of the night, and he shall also come in the second watch, and again he shall come in the third watch.

And verily, I say unto you, He hath already come, as it is written of him; and again, when he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants, when he cometh, that he shall find so doing;

For the Lord of those servants shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.

"And now, verily, I say these things unto you that ye may know this: that the coming of the Lord is as a thief in the night.

And it is like unto a man who is a householder, who, if he watcheth not his goods, the thief cometh in an hour of which he is not aware, and taketh his goods, and divideth them among his fellows.

And they said among themselves,'If the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.'"

And he said unto them, "Verily, I say unto you, Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not."

¶ Then Peter said unto him, "Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or unto all?"

And the Lord said, "I speak unto those whom the Lord shall make rulers over his household, to give his children their portion of meat in due season."

And they said, "Who then is that faithful and wise servant?"

¶ And the Lord said unto them, "It is that servant who watcheth, to impart his portion of meat in due season.

Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

But the evil servant is he who is not found watching. And if that servant is not found watching, he will say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken.

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him down, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not for his Lord's coming, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

But he that knew not his Lord's will and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required; and to whom the Lord has committed much, of him will men ask the more.

¶ "For they are not well pleased with the Lord's doings; therefore, I am come to send fire on the earth; and what is it to you if I will that it be already kindled?

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."

¶ And he said also to the people, "When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, 'There cometh a shower;' and so it is.

And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, 'There will be heat;' and it cometh to pass.

Ye hypocrites! Ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth. But how is it that ye do not discern this time?

¶ "Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

Why goest thou to thine adversary for a magistrate when thou art in the way with thine enemy? Why not 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."

Repentance Luke 13:1-5 (JST Luke 13:1-5);

¶ There were present at that season some that spake unto him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

And Jesus answering said unto them, "Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."

Parable of the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-10 (JST Luke 13:6-9);

¶ He spake also this parable; "A certain husbandman had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, 'Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?'

And he answering said unto him, 'Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it.

And if it bear fruit, the tree is saved; and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.'" And many other parables spake he unto the people.

Feast of the Dedication John 10:22-39 (JST John 10:22-39);

¶ And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter.

And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.

Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, "How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly."

¶ Jesus answered them, "I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.

But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you.

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

I and my Father are one."

¶ Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.

Jesus answered them, "Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?"

¶ The Jews answered him, saying, "For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God."

¶ Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, 'I said, Ye are gods?' [Ps 82:6]

If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, 'Thou blasphemest;' because I said, 'I am the Son of God?'

If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him."

Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,

John's Admirers Believe John 10:40-42 (JST John 10:40-42);

¶ And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.

And many resorted unto him, and said, "John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true."

And many believed on him there.

Woman Healed on Sabbath Luke 13:10-17 (JST Luke 13:10-17);

¶ And after this, as he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath.

And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise straighten up.

And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, "Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity."

And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

¶ And the ruler of the synagogue was filled with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, "There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day."

¶ The Lord then said unto him, "Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?"

And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed; and all his disciples rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Toward Jerusalem Luke 13:22-33 (JST Luke 13:22-34);

¶ And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

And there said one unto him, "Lord, are there few only that be saved?" And he answered him and said,

"Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for I say unto you, Many shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able; for the Lord shall not always strive with man.

Therefore, when once the Lord of the kingdom is risen up, and hath shut the door of the kingdom, and ye shall stand without, and knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us. But the Lord shall answer and say unto you, 'I will not receive you, for ye know not from whence ye are.'

Then shall ye begin to say, 'We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.'

But he shall say, 'I tell you, Ye know not from whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.'

There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth among you when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you are thrust out.

And verily, I say unto you, They shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last and shall be saved therein."

¶ And as he was thus teaching, there came to him certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, "Get thee out, and depart hence; for Herod will kill thee."

¶ And he said unto them, "Go ye, and tell Herod, 'Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.'

Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the third day; for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem."

This he spake, signifying of his death.

Man Healed on the Sabbath Luke 14:1-6 (JST Luke 14:1-6);

¶ And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.

And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.

And Jesus spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?"

¶ And they held their peace. And he took the man, and healed him, and let him go;

And spake unto them, saying, "Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?"

And they could not answer him to these things.

Parable: Humility Luke 14:7-11 (JST Luke 14:7-11);

¶ And he put forth a parable unto them concerning those who were bidden to a wedding; for he knew how they chose out the chief rooms and exalted themselves one above another; wherefore, he spake unto them, saying,

"When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

And he that bade thee, with him who is more honorable, come and say to thee, 'Give this man place;' and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, 'Friend, go up higher;' then shalt thou have honor of God in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."

Parable: The Great Supper Luke 14:12-24 (JST Luke 14:12-24);

¶ Then said he also concerning him that bade to the wedding: "When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just."

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

¶ Then said he unto him, "A certain man made a great supper, and bade many:

And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, 'I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.'

And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.'

And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'

So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, 'Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.'

And the servant said, ''Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.

And the lord said unto the servant, 'Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.'"

Counting the Cost Luke 14:25-35 (JST Luke 14:25-38);

¶ And when he had finished these sayings, he departed thence; and there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,

"If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, or husband, yea, and his own life also, or in other words, is afraid to lay down his life for my sake, he cannot be my disciple.

And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.

Wherefore, settle this in your hearts, that ye will do the things which I shall teach and command you.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have money to finish his work?

Lest unhappily, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish his work, all that behold it begin to mock him,

Saying, 'This man began to build, and was not able to finish.'" And this he said, signifying there should not any man follow him unless he was able to continue, saying,

"Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple."

Then certain of them came to him, saying, "Good Master, we have Moses and the prophets; and whosoever shall live by them, shall he not have life?"

¶ And Jesus answered, saying, "Ye know not Moses, neither the prophets; for if ye had known them, ye would have believed on me; for to this intent they were written. For I am sent that ye might have life. Therefore I will liken it unto salt which is good; but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?

It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." These things he said, signifying that which was written verily must all be fulfilled.

Parable: The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 (JST Luke 15:1-7);

¶ Then drew near unto him many of the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, "This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them."

And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

¶ "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine and go into the wilderness after that which is lost, until he find it?

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, 'Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.'

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance."

Parable: The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 (JST Luke 15:8-10);

¶ "Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, 'Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.'

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

Parable: The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 (JST Luke 15:11-32);

¶ And he said, "A certain man had two sons:

And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me.' And he divided unto them his living.

And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

¶ "And when he came to himself, he said, 'How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!'

I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.'

¶ "And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

And the son said unto him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.'

¶ "But the father said to his servants, 'Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his finger and shoes on his feet:

And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to be merry.

¶ "Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.

And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.

And he said unto him, 'Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.'

¶ "And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.

And he answering said to his father, 'Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:

But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.'

¶ "And he said unto him, 'Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.

It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.'"

Parable: The Unjust Servant Luke 16:1-13 (JST Luke 16:1-13);

¶ And he said also unto his disciples, "There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

And he called him, and said unto him, 'How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.'

¶ "Then the steward said within himself, 'What shall I do? For my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.'

¶ "So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, 'How much owest thou unto my lord?'

And he said, 'An hundred measures of oil.' And he said unto him, 'Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.'

Then said he to another, 'And how much owest thou?' And he said, 'An hundred measures of wheat.' And he said unto him, 'Take thy bill, and write fourscore.'

And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.

¶ "And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?

¶ "No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."

Chastises the Pharisees Luke 16:14-17 (JST Luke 16:14-22);

¶ And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

And he said unto them, "Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God."

And they said unto him, "We have the law and the prophets; but as for this man, we will not receive him to be our ruler; for he maketh himself to be a judge over us."

¶ Then said Jesus unto them, "The law and the prophets testify of me; yea, and all the prophets who have written, even until John, have foretold of these days. Since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man who seeketh truth presseth into it.

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.

And why teach ye the law, and deny that which is written, and condemn him whom the Father hath sent to fulfill the law, that ye might all be redeemed?

O fools! For you have said in your hearts, 'There is no God.' And you pervert the right way; and the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence of you; and you persecute the meek; and in your violence you seek to destroy the kingdom; and ye take the children of the kingdom by force. Woe unto you, ye adulterers!"

And they reviled him again, being angry for the saying that they were adulterers.

Pharisees Ask about Divorce Matt 19:3-12 (JST Matt 19:3-12); Mark 10:2-12 (JST Mark 10:2-10); Luke 16:18 (JST Luke 16:23);

¶ And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, "Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?" This they said, thinking to tempt him.

¶ And he answered and said unto them, "Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,' [Gen 1:27]

And said, 'For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh' [Gen 2:24]?

Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."

¶ They say unto him, "Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?"

¶ He saith unto them, "Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so."

But he continued, saying, "Whosoever putteth away his wife, except it be for fornication, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery."

¶ And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.

And he saith unto them, "Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.

And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery."

¶ His disciples say unto him, "If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry."

¶ But he said unto them, "All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive my sayings."

Parable: Lazarus and the Rich Man Luke 16:19-31 (JST Luke 16:23-36);

¶ "Verily, I say unto you, I will liken you [the Pharisees] unto the rich man. For there was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day.

And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried.

And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

¶ "And he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.'

But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.'

¶ "Then he said, 'I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house,

For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'

Abraham saith unto him, 'They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'

And he said, 'Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.'

And he said unto him, 'If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.'"

Faith and Offenses Luke 17:1-10 (JST Luke 17:1-10);

¶ Then said he unto the disciples, "It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, 'I repent;' thou shalt forgive him."

¶ And the apostles said unto the Lord, "Increase our faith."

¶ And the Lord said, "If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, 'Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea;' and it should obey you.

But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

Will he not rather say unto him, 'Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward, by and by, you shalt eat and drink?'

Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I say unto you, Nay.

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, 'We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was no more than our duty to do.'"

Jesus Heals Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19 (JST Luke 17:11-19);

¶ And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Galilee and Samaria.

And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off;

And they lifted up their voices, and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us."

¶ And when he saw them, he said unto them, "Go shew yourselves unto the priests." And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

¶ And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,

And fell down on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.

¶ And Jesus answering said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?

There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger."

And he said unto him, "Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole."

Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead John 11:1-54 (JST John 11:1-54);

¶ Now a certain man was sick, whose name was Lazarus, of the town of Bethany;

And Mary, his sister, who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, lived with her sister Martha, in whose house her brother Lazarus was sick.

Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, "Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick."

¶ When Jesus heard he was sick, he said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby."

¶ Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.

And Jesus tarried two days after he heard that Lazarus was sick, in the same place where he was.

Then after that saith he to his disciples, "Let us go into Judaea again."

¶ His disciples say unto him, "Master, the Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?"

¶ Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.

But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him."

These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, "Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep."

¶ Then said his disciples, "Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well."

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

¶ Then said Jesus unto them plainly, "Lazarus is dead.

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him."

¶ Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, "Let us also go, that we may die with him;" for they feared, lest the Jews should take Jesus and put him to death, for as yet they did not understand the power of God.

¶ Then when Jesus came, to Bethany, to Martha's house, Lazarus had already been in the grave four days already.

Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off:

And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother.

¶ Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

Then said Martha unto Jesus, "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.

But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee."

¶ Jesus saith unto her, "Thy brother shall rise again."

¶ Martha saith unto him, "I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day."

¶ Jesus said unto her, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live;

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?"

¶ She saith unto him, "Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world."

¶ And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, "The Master is come, and calleth for thee."

As soon as she heard that Jesus was come, she arose quickly, and came unto him.

Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.

The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, "She goeth unto the grave to weep there."

¶ Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, "Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died."

¶ When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled,

And said, "Where have ye laid him?" They said unto him, "Lord, come and see."

¶ Jesus wept.

Then said the Jews, "Behold how he loved him!"

¶ And some of them said, "Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?"

¶ Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.

Jesus said, "Take ye away the stone." Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, "Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days."

¶ Jesus saith unto her, "Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?"

Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, "Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.

And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."

And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth."

And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, "Loose him, and let him go."

¶ Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.

But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.

Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, "What shall we do? For this man doeth many miracles.

If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation."

¶ And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, "Ye know nothing at all,

Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not."

And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

¶ Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

Discourse on the Kingdom of God

¶ And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, "The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. has already come unto you."

¶ And he said unto the disciples, "The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and ye shall not see it.

And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.

For as the light of the morning, that shineth out of the one part under heaven and lighteneth to the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.

And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.

They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.

Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

¶ In that day, the disciple who shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.

Remember Lot's wife.

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left."

¶ And they answered and said unto him, "Where, Lord, shall they be taken?" And he said unto them, "Wheresoever the body is gathered, or in other words, whithersoever the saints are gathered, thither will the eagles be gathered together, or thither will the remainder be gathered together."

This he spake, signifying the gathering of his saints, and of angels descending and gathering the remainder unto them--the one from the bed, the other from the grinding, and the other from the field, whithersoever he listeth.

For verily, there shall be new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

And there shall be no unclean thing; for the earth becoming old, even as a garment, having waxed in corruption, wherefore, it vanisheth away; and the footstool remaineth sanctified, cleansed from all sin.

Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 (JST Luke 18:1-8);

¶ And he spake a parable unto them, saying that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Saying, "There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, 'Avenge me of mine adversary.'

And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, 'Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.'"

¶ And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge saith.

And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

I tell you that he will come; and when he does come, he will avenge his saints speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?"

The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 (JST Luke 18:9-14);

¶ And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

"Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.'

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, 'God be merciful to me a sinner.'

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."

Suffer Little Children Matt 19:13-15 (JST Matt 19:13-15); Mark 10:13-16 (JST Mark 10:11-14); Luke 18:15-17 (JST Luke 18:15-17);

¶ And they brought young children, also infants, to him, that he should put his hands on them, and pray. And his disciples rebuked those that brought them, saying, "There is no need, for Jesus hath said, 'Such shall be saved.'"

But when Jesus saw and heard them, he was much displeased, and called them unto him, and said unto them, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein."

And he took them up in his arms, and he laid his hands upon them, and blessed them, and departed thence.

The Rich Young Ruler Matt 19:16-26 (JST Matt 19:16-26); Mark 10:17-27 (JST Mark 10:15-26); Luke 18:18-27 (JST Luke 18:18-27);

¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there came a certain ruler running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, "Good Master, what good thing shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"

¶ And Jesus said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God; but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."

¶ He saith unto him, "Which?" Jesus said, "Thou knowest the commandments: Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Defraud not.

Honour thy father and thy mother. And, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."

¶ The young man saith unto him, "All these things have I observed from my youth up. What lack I yet?"

¶ Now when Jesus heard these things, Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, "Yet lackest thou one thing. If thou wilt be perfect, go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me."

¶ But when the young man heard that saying, he was sad, and went away grieved and was very sorrowful; for he was very rich and had great possessions.

¶ And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, "Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of my Father!"

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus spake again, and saith unto them, "Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."

¶ When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, and they were astonished out of measure, and they that heard said unto him, "Who then can be saved?"

¶ But Jesus beheld their thoughts and looking upon them said unto them, "It is impossible for them who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God; but not impossible with men who trust in God and who forsaketh the things which are of this world, for with such, all these things are possible with God that he should enter in."

Blessings for Forsaking All Matt 19:27-30 (JST Matt 19:27-30); Mark 10:28-31 (JST Mark 10:27-31); Luke 18:28-30 (JST Luke 18:28-30);

¶ Then answered Peter and said unto him, "Behold, and Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. What shall we have therefore?"

¶ And Jesus said unto them, "Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me shall, in the resurrection, when the Son of Man shall shall come sitting on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel."

¶ And he said unto them,"Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, and the kingdom of God's sake,

But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come shall inherit everlasting life.

But there are many who make themselves first that shall be last; and the last first." This he said, rebuking Peter.

Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Matt 20:1-16 (JST Matt 20:1-15);

¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

And he went out about the third hour, and found others standing idle in the marketplace,

And said unto them; 'Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you.' And they went their way.

Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.

And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, 'Why stand ye here all the day idle?'

They say unto him, 'Because no man hath hired us.' He saith unto them, 'Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.'

¶ So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, 'Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.'

And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.

But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.

And when they had received a penny, they murmured against the goodman of the house,

Saying, 'These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.'

But he answered one of them, and said, 'Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?

Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.

Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?'

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen."

Prophecy of Death and Resurrection Matt 20:17-19 (JST Matt 20:16-17); Mark 10:32-34 (JST Mark 10:31-34); Luke 18:31-34 (JST Luke 18:31-34);

¶ And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him.

And Jesus said unto them, "Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

And the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles.

And the Gentiles shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and spitefully entreat him, and crucify him; and the third day he shall rise again."

¶ And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither remembered they the things which were spoken.

Greatest to Minister to All Matt 20:20-28 (JST Matt 20:18-28); Mark 10:35-45 (JST Mark 10:35-45);

¶ Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, James and John, worshipping him, and saying, "Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire."

¶ And he said unto them, "What would ye that I should do for you?"

¶ She saith unto him, "Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left, in thy kingdom."

¶ But Jesus answered and said, "Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" They say unto him, "We are able."

¶ And he saith unto them, "Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give; but they shall receive for whom it is prepared of my Father."

¶ And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John, and they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, "Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."

Bartimaeus Receives His Sight Matt 20:29-34 (JST Matt 20:29-34); Mark 10:46-52 (JST Mark 10:46-54); Luke 18:35-43 (JST Luke 18:35-43);

¶ And they came to Jericho; and as they departed from Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude followed him. And, behold, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, (two blind men) sat by the highway side begging.

And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

And he cried, saying, "Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me."

¶ And they which went before rebuked him, and many charged him that he should hold his peace; but he cried so much the more exceedingly, saying, "Thou Son of David, have mercy on me."

¶ And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought unto him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, "Be of good comfort, arise; he calleth thee."

¶ And he, casting away his garment, arose and came to Jesus.

¶ And when he was come near, he asked him, saying, "What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?" The blind man said unto him, "Lord, that I might receive my sight."

¶ So Jesus had compassion on him, and touched his eyes, and Jesus said unto him, "Receive thy sight; thy faith hath saved thee. Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole."

And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way, glorifying God. And all the disciples, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

Salvation comes to the House of Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 (JST Luke 19:1-10);

¶ And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

And he sought to see Jesus, who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, "Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house."

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

And when the disciples saw it, they all murmured, saying, "That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner."

¶ And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by unjust means, I restore him fourfold."

¶ And Jesus said unto him, "This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost."

Parable of the Pounds Luke 19:11-27 (JST Luke 19:11-26);

¶ And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

He said therefore, "A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, 'Occupy [engage in business] till I come.'

But his citizens hated him, and sent a messenger after him, saying, 'We will not have this man to reign over us.'

¶ "And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Then came the first, saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.'

And he said unto him, 'Well, done, thou good servant; because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.'

And the second came, saying, 'Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.'

And he said likewise to him, 'Be thou also over five cities.'

¶ And another came, saying, 'Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin;

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man; thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.'

And he saith unto him, 'Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow.

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have received mine own with usury?'

¶ "And he said unto them that stood by, 'Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.

For I say unto you, That unto everyone who occupieth shall be given; and from him who occupieth not, even that he hath received shall be taken away from him.

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.'"

Conspiracy Against Lazarus John 11:55-57 (JST John 11:55-57); John 12:1-2 (JST John 12:1-2); John 12:9-11 (JST John 12:9-11);

¶ And the Jews' passover was nigh at hand; and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.

Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, "What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?"

Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should show them, that they might take him.

¶ Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.

There they made him a supper; and Martha served; but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.

¶ Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there; and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.

But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death;

Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

Last Week

Triumphal Entry Matt 21:1-11 (JST Matt 21:1-9); Mark 11:1-11 (JST Mark 11:1-13); Luke 19:28-40 (JST Luke 19:27-39); John 12:12-19 (JST John 12:12-19);

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

And it came to pass, when Jesus drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and they were come to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two of his disciples,

And saith unto them, "Go your way into the village over against you; and as soon as ye have entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever sat; loose him, and bring him to me.

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose the colt? Thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither."

¶ All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

"Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, and he is meek, and he is sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass." [Zech 9:9]

¶ These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.

¶ And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

And they found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto the disciples, "Why loose ye the colt?"

¶ And they said, "The Lord hath need of him;" and they let them go.

¶ And the disciples brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments upon the colt, and Jesus took the colt and sat thereon; and they followed him.

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

¶ And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples, they that went before him, and they that followed after, began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David; Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord! That bringeth the kingdom of our father David; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!"

¶ And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, "Master, rebuke thy disciples."

¶ And he answered and said unto them, "I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out."

¶ And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, "Who is this?"

¶ And the multitude said, T"his is Jesus of Nazareth, the prophet of Galilee."

¶ The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record.

For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.

The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world is gone after him."

And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple. And when he had looked round about upon all things, and blessed the disciples, the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

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