# verses

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Hear this word that Yahweh hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,


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You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.


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Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?


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Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin <i>is</i> for him? shall <i>one</i> take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?


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Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and Yahweh hath not done <i>it?</i>


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Surely the Sovereign Yahweh will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.


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Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in the midst thereof.


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Therefore thus saith the Sovereign Yahweh; An adversary <i>there shall be</i> even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled.


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Thus saith Yahweh; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus <i>in</i> a couch.


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That in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him I will also visit the altars of Bethel: and the horns of the altar shall be cut off, and fall to the ground.


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And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith Yahweh.


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Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that <i>are</i> in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink.


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The Sovereign Yahweh hath sworn by his holiness, that, lo, the days shall come upon you, that he will take you away with hooks, and your posterity with fishhooks.


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And ye shall go out at the breaches, every cow <i>at that which is</i> before her; and ye shall cast <i>them</i> into the palace, saith Yahweh.


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Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, <i>and</i> your tithes after three years:


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And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim <i>and</i> publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Sovereign Yahweh.


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And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith Yahweh.


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And also I have withholden the rain from you, when <i>there were</i> yet three months to the harvest: and I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered.


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So two <i>or</i> three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water; but they were not satisfied: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith Yahweh.


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I have smitten you with blasting and mildew: when your gardens and your vineyards and your fig trees and your olive trees increased, the palmerworm devoured <i>them:</i> yet have ye not returned unto me, saith Yahweh.


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I have sent among you the pestilence after the manner of Egypt: your young men have I slain with the sword, and have taken away your horses; and I have made the stink of your camps to come up unto your nostrils: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith Yahweh.


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I have overthrown <i>some</i> of you, as Elohim overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith Yahweh.


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Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: <i>and</i> because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy Elohim, O Israel.


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For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what <i>is</i> his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, Yahweh, the Elohim of hosts, <i>is</i> his name.


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The virgin of Israel is fallen; she shall no more rise: she is forsaken upon her land; <i>there is</i> none to raise her up.


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For thus saith the Sovereign Yahweh; The city that went out <i>by</i> a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth <i>by</i> an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.


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But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nought.


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Seek Yahweh, and ye shall live; lest he break out like fire in the house of Joseph, and devour <i>it</i>, and <i>there be</i> none to quench it in Bethel.


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<i>Seek him</i> that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: Yahweh <i>is</i> his name:


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That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.


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Forasmuch therefore as your treading <i>is</i> upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.


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For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate <i>from their right.</i>


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Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so Yahweh, the Elohim of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.


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Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that Yahweh Elohim of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.


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Therefore Yahweh, the Elohim of hosts, Yahweh, saith thus; Wailing <i>shall be</i> in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas alas and they shall call the husbandman to mourning, and such as are skilful of lamentation to wailing.


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Woe unto you that desire the day of Yahweh to what end <i>is</i> it for you? the day of Yahweh <i>is</i> darkness, and not light.


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As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.


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<i>Shall</i> not the day of Yahweh <i>be</i> darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?


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Though ye offer me burnt offerings and your meat offerings, I will not accept <i>them:</i> neither will I regard the peace offerings of your fat beasts.


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But ye have borne the tabernacle of your Moloch and Chiun your images, the star of your elohim, which ye made to yourselves.


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Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith Yahweh, whose name <i>is</i> the Elohim of hosts.


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Woe to them <i>that are</i> at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, <i>which are</i> named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came


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Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: <i>be they</i> better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?


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That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;


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That chant to the sound of the viol, <i>and</i> invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;


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That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.


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Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed.


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The Sovereign Yahweh hath sworn by himself, saith Yahweh the Elohim of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.


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And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that <i>is</i> by the sides of the house, <i>Is there</i> yet <i>any</i> with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of Yahweh.


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For, behold, Yahweh commandeth, and he will smite the great house with breaches, and the little house with clefts.


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Shall horses run upon the rock? will <i>one</i> plow <i>there</i> with oxen? for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock:


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Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not taken to us horns by our own strength?


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But, behold, I will raise up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith Yahweh the Elohim of hosts; and they shall afflict you from the entering in of Hemath unto the river of the wilderness.


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Thus hath the Sovereign Yahweh shewed unto me; and, behold, he formed grasshoppers in the beginning of the shooting up of the latter growth; and, lo, <i>it was</i> the latter growth after the king's mowings.


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And it came to pass, <i>that</i> when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Sovereign Yahweh, forgive, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he <i>is</i> small.


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Thus hath the Sovereign Yahweh shewed unto me: and, behold, the Sovereign Yahweh called to contend by fire, and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part.


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Then said I, O Sovereign Yahweh, cease, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he <i>is</i> small.


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Thus he shewed me: and, behold, Yahweh stood upon a wall <i>made</i> by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.


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And Yahweh said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said Yahweh, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:


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And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.


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Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.


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For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.


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Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:


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But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it <i>is</i> the king's chapel, and it <i>is</i> the king's court.


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Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I <i>was</i> no prophet, neither <i>was</i> I a prophet's son; but I <i>was</i> an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:


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And Yahweh took me as I followed the flock, and Yahweh said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.


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Now therefore hear thou the word of Yahweh: Thou sayest, Prophesy not against Israel, and drop not <i>thy word</i> against the house of Isaac.


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Therefore thus saith Yahweh; Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line; and thou shalt die in a polluted land: and Israel shall surely go into captivity forth of his land.


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And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer fruit. Then said Yahweh unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel; I will not again pass by them any more.


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And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, saith the Sovereign Yahweh: <i>there shall be</i> many dead bodies in every place; they shall cast <i>them</i> forth with silence.


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Saying, When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn? and the sabbath, that we may set forth wheat, making the ephah small, and the shekel great, and falsifying the balances by deceit?


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That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; <i>yea</i>, and sell the refuse of the wheat?


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Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly as a flood; and it shall be cast out and drowned, as <i>by</i> the flood of Egypt.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Sovereign Yahweh, that I will cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:


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And I will turn your feasts into mourning, and all your songs into lamentation; and I will bring up sackcloth upon all loins, and baldness upon every head; and I will make it as the mourning of an only <i>son</i>, and the end thereof as a bitter day.


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Behold, the days come, saith the Sovereign Yahweh, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of Yahweh:


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And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of Yahweh, and shall not find <i>it</i>.


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They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy elohim, O Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.


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I saw Yahweh standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered.


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Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:


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And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the serpent, and he shall bite them:


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And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good.


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And the Sovereign Yahweh of hosts <i>is</i> he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as <i>by</i> the flood of Egypt.


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<i>It is</i> he that buildeth his stories in the heaven, and hath founded his troop in the earth; he that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: Yahweh <i>is</i> his name.


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<i>Are</i> ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith Yahweh. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?


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Behold, the eyes of the Sovereign Yahweh <i>are</i> upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from off the face of the earth; saving that I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob, saith Yahweh.


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For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as <i>corn</i> is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.


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All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.


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In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old:


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That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith Yahweh that doeth this.


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Behold, the days come, saith Yahweh, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt.


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And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit <i>them;</i> and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.


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And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith Yahweh thy Elohim.


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The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Sovereign Yahweh concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from Yahweh, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.


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The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation <i>is</i> high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?


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Though thou exalt <i>thyself</i> as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith Yahweh.


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If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, how art thou cut off would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave <i>some</i> grapes?


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All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee <i>even</i> to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, <i>and</i> prevailed against thee; <i>they that eat</i> thy bread have laid a wound under thee: <i>there is</i> none understanding in him.


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Shall I not in that day, saith Yahweh, even destroy the wise <i>men</i> out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?


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And thy mighty <i>men</i>, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.


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For <i>thy</i> violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.


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In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou <i>wast</i> as one of them.


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But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother in the day that he became a stranger; neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the day of distress.


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Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; yea, thou shouldest not have looked on their affliction in the day of their calamity, nor have laid <i>hands</i> on their substance in the day of their calamity;


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Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off those of his that did escape; neither shouldest thou have delivered up those of his that did remain in the day of distress.


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For the day of Yahweh <i>is</i> near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.


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For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, <i>so</i> shall all the heathen drink continually, yea, they shall drink, and they shall swallow down, and they shall be as though they had not been.


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But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.


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And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be <i>any</i> remaining of the house of Esau; for Yahweh hath spoken <i>it</i>.


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And <i>they of</i> the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and <i>they of</i> the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin <i>shall possess</i> Gilead.


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And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel <i>shall possess</i> that of the Canaanites, <i>even</i> unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which <i>is</i> in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south.


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And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be Yahweh's.


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Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.


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But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh.


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But Yahweh sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.


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Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his elohim, and cast forth the wares that <i>were</i> in the ship into the sea, to lighten <i>it</i> of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.


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So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy Elohim, if so be that Elohim will think upon us, that we perish not.


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And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil <i>is</i> upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.


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Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil <i>is</i> upon us; What <i>is</i> thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what <i>is</i> thy country? and of what people <i>art</i> thou?


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And he said unto them, I <i>am</i> an Hebrew; and I fear Yahweh, the Elohim of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry <i>land</i>.


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Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of Yahweh, because he had told them.


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Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.


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And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest <i>is</i> upon you.


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Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring <i>it</i> to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.


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Wherefore they cried unto Yahweh, and said, We beseech thee, O Yahweh, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O Yahweh, hast done as it pleased thee.


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Now Yahweh had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.


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And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto Yahweh, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, <i>and</i> thou heardest my voice.


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For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.


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The waters compassed me about, <i>even</i> to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.


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I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars <i>was</i> about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Yahweh my Elohim.


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When my soul fainted within me I remembered Yahweh: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.


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But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay <i>that</i> that I have vowed. Salvation <i>is</i> of Yahweh.


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So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of Yahweh. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey.


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And Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.


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So the people of Nineveh believed Elohim, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.


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For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered <i>him</i> with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.


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And he caused <i>it</i> to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water:


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But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto Elohim: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that <i>is</i> in their hands.


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Who can tell <i>if</i> Elohim will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?


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And Elohim saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and Elohim repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did <i>it</i> not.


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And he prayed unto Yahweh, and said, I pray thee, O Yahweh, <i>was</i> not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou <i>art</i> a gracious El, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.


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Therefore now, O Yahweh, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for <i>it is</i> better for me to die than to live.


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So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made him a booth, and sat under it in the shadow, till he might see what would become of the city.


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And Yahweh Elohim prepared a gourd, and made <i>it</i> to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.


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But Elohim prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.


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And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that Elohim prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, <i>It is</i> better for me to die than to live.


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And Elohim said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, <i>even</i> unto death.


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Then said Yahweh, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night:


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And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and <i>also</i> much cattle?


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The word of Yahweh that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, <i>and</i> Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.


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Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Sovereign Yahweh be witness against you, Yahweh from his holy temple.


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For, behold, Yahweh cometh forth out of his place, and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth.


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And the mountains shall be molten under him, and the valleys shall be cleft, as wax before the fire, <i>and</i> as the waters <i>that are</i> poured down a steep place.


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For the transgression of Jacob <i>is</i> all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What <i>is</i> the transgression of Jacob? <i>is it</i> not Samaria? and what <i>are</i> the high places of Judah? <i>are they</i> not Jerusalem?


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Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, <i>and</i> as plantings of a vineyard: and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and I will discover the foundations thereof.


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And all the graven images thereof shall be beaten to pieces, and all the hires thereof shall be burned with the fire, and all the idols thereof will I lay desolate: for she gathered <i>it</i> of the hire of an harlot, and they shall return to the hire of an harlot.


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Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked: I will make a wailing like the dragons, and mourning as the owls.


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For her wound <i>is</i> incurable; for it is come unto Judah; he is come unto the gate of my people, <i>even</i> to Jerusalem.


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Declare ye <i>it</i> not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.


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Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing.


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For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from Yahweh unto the gate of Jerusalem.


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O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she <i>is</i> the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.


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Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib <i>shall be</i> a lie to the kings of Israel.


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Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: the honour of Israel shall come unto Adullam.


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Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.


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Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.


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And they covet fields, and take <i>them</i> by violence; and houses, and take <i>them</i> away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.


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Therefore thus saith Yahweh; Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks; neither shall ye go haughtily: for this time <i>is</i> evil.


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In that day shall <i>one</i> take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, <i>and</i> say, We be utterly spoiled: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he removed <i>it</i> from me turning away he hath divided our fields.


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Prophesy ye not, <i>say they to them that</i> prophesy: they shall not prophesy to them, <i>that</i> they shall not take shame.


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O <i>thou that art</i> named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of Yahweh straitened? <i>are</i> these his doings? do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?


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Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.


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The women of my people have ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their children have ye taken away my honour for ever.


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Arise ye, and depart; for this <i>is</i> not <i>your</i> rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy <i>you</i>, even with a sore destruction.


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If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, <i>saying</i>, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people.


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I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of <i>the multitude of</i> men.


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The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and Yahweh on the head of them.


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And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; <i>Is it</i> not for you to know judgment?


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Who hate the good, and love the evil; who pluck off their skin from off them, and their flesh from off their bones;


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Who also eat the flesh of my people, and flay their skin from off them; and they break their bones, and chop them in pieces, as for the pot, and as flesh within the caldron.


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Then shall they cry unto Yahweh, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings.


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Thus saith Yahweh concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.


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Therefore night <i>shall be</i> unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them.


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Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they shall all cover their lips; for <i>there is</i> no answer of Elohim.


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But truly I am full of power by the spirit of Yahweh, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.


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Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and princes of the house of Israel, that abhor judgment, and pervert all equity.


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The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon Yahweh, and say, <i>Is</i> not Yahweh among us? none evil can come upon us.


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Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed <i>as</i> a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.


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But in the last days it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> the mountain of the house of Yahweh shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.


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And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, and to the house of the Elohim of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem.


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And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.


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But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make <i>them</i> afraid: for the mouth of Yahweh of hosts hath spoken <i>it.</i>


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For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of Yahweh our Elohim for ever and ever.


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In that day, saith Yahweh, will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;


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And I will make her that halted a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and Yahweh shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.


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And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.


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Now why dost thou cry out aloud? <i>is there</i> no king in thee? is thy counsellor perished? for pangs have taken thee as a woman in travail.


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Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail: for now shalt thou go forth out of the city, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go <i>even</i> to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there Yahweh shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies.


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Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.


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But they know not the thoughts of Yahweh, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor.


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Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto Yahweh, and their substance unto the Sovereign of the whole earth.


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Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.


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But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, <i>though</i> thou be little among the thousands of Judah, <i>yet</i> out of thee shall he come forth unto me <i>that is</i> to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth <i>have been</i> from of old, from everlasting.


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Therefore will he give them up, until the time <i>that</i> she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.


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And he shall stand and feed in the strength of Yahweh, in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his Elohim; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.


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And this <i>man</i> shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.


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And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver <i>us</i> from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.


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And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from Yahweh, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.


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And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Yahweh, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:


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Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.


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Hear ye now what Yahweh saith; Arise, contend thou before the mountains, and let the hills hear thy voice.


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Hear ye, O mountains, Yahweh's controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for Yahweh hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.


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For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.


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O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of Yahweh.


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Wherewith shall I come before Yahweh, <i>and</i> bow myself before the high Elohim? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?


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Will Yahweh be pleased with thousands of rams, <i>or</i> with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn <i>for</i> my transgression, the fruit of my body <i>for</i> the sin of my soul?


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He hath shewed thee, O man, what <i>is</i> good; and what doth Yahweh require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Elohim?


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Yahweh's voice crieth unto the city, and <i>the man of</i> wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.


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Are there yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure <i>that is</i> abominable?


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For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue <i>is</i> deceitful in their mouth.


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Therefore also will I make <i>thee</i> sick in smiting thee, in making <i>thee</i> desolate because of thy sins.


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Thou shalt eat, but not be satisfied; and thy casting down <i>shall be</i> in the midst of thee; and thou shalt take hold, but shalt not deliver; and <i>that</i> which thou deliverest will I give up to the sword.


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Thou shalt sow, but thou shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil; and sweet wine, but shalt not drink wine.


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For the statutes of Omri are kept, and all the works of the house of Ahab, and ye walk in their counsels; that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof an hissing: therefore ye shall bear the reproach of my people.


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Woe is me for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: <i>there is</i> no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit.


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The good <i>man</i> is perished out of the earth: and <i>there is</i> none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net.


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That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge <i>asketh</i> for a reward; and the great <i>man</i>, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.


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The best of them <i>is</i> as a brier: the most upright <i>is sharper</i> than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen <i>and</i> thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.


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Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.


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For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother in law; a man's enemies <i>are</i> the men of his own house.


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Therefore I will look unto Yahweh; I will wait for the Elohim of my salvation: my Elohim will hear me.


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Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Yahweh <i>shall be</i> a light unto me.


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I will bear the indignation of Yahweh, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, <i>and</i> I shall behold his righteousness.


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Then <i>she that is</i> mine enemy shall see <i>it</i>, and shame shall cover her which said unto me, Where is Yahweh thy Elohim? mine eyes shall behold her: now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.


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<i>In</i> the day that thy walls are to be built, <i>in</i> that day shall the decree be far removed.


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<i>In</i> that day <i>also</i> he shall come even to thee from Assyria, and <i>from</i> the fortified cities, and from the fortress even to the river, and from sea to sea, and <i>from</i> mountain to mountain.


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Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.


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Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily <i>in</i> the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed <i>in</i> Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.


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According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous <i>things</i>.


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The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay <i>their</i> hand upon their mouth, <i>their</i> ears shall be deaf.


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They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of Yahweh our Elohim, and shall fear because of thee.


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Who <i>is</i> an El like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth <i>in</i> mercy.


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He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.


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Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, <i>and</i> the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.


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El <i>is</i> jealous, and Yahweh revengeth; Yahweh revengeth, and <i>is</i> furious; Yahweh will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth <i>wrath</i> for his enemies.


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Yahweh <i>is</i> slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit <i>the wicked:</i> Yahweh hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds <i>are</i> the dust of his feet.


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He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth.


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The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.


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Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.


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But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.


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What do ye imagine against Yahweh? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.


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For while <i>they be</i> folden together <i>as</i> thorns, and while they are drunken <i>as</i> drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.


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Thus saith Yahweh; Though <i>they be</i> in full strength, and likewise many, yet thus shall they be cut down, when he shall pass through. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more.


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And Yahweh hath given a commandment concerning thee, <i>that</i> no more of thy name be sown: out of the house of thy elohim will I cut off the graven image and the molten image: I will make thy grave; for thou art vile.


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Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.


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He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition, watch the way, make <i>thy</i> loins strong, fortify <i>thy</i> power mightily.


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For Yahweh hath turned away the excellency of Jacob, as the excellency of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied them out, and marred their vine branches.


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The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men <i>are</i> in scarlet: the chariots <i>shall be</i> with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken.


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The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings.


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He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared.


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And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead <i>her</i> as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts.


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But Nineveh <i>is</i> of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, <i>shall they</i> cry; but none shall look back.


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Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for <i>there is</i> none end of the store <i>and</i> abundance out of all the pleasant furniture.


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She is empty, and void, and waste: and the heart melteth, and the knees smite together, and much pain <i>is</i> in all loins, and the faces of them all gather blackness.


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Where <i>is</i> the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions, where the lion, <i>even</i> the old lion, walked, <i>and</i> the lion's whelp, and none made <i>them</i> afraid?


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The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his holes with prey, and his dens with ravin.


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Behold, I <i>am</i> against thee, saith Yahweh of hosts, and I will burn her chariots in the smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions: and I will cut off thy prey from the earth, and the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard.


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The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the pransing horses, and of the jumping chariots.


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The horseman lifteth up both the bright sword and the glittering spear: and <i>there</i> is a multitude of slain, and a great number of carcases; and <i>there is</i> none end of <i>their</i> corpses; they stumble upon their corpses:


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Because of the multitude of the whoredoms of the wellfavoured harlot, the mistress of witchcrafts, that selleth nations through her whoredoms, and families through her witchcrafts.


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Behold, I <i>am</i> against thee, saith Yahweh of hosts; and I will uncover thy skirts upon thy face, and I will show the nations thy nakedness, and the kingdoms thy shame.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> all they that look upon thee shall flee from thee, and say, Nineveh is laid waste: who will bemoan her? whence shall I seek comforters for thee?


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Art thou better than populous No, that was situate among the rivers, <i>that had</i> the waters round about it, whose rampart <i>was</i> the sea, <i>and</i> her wall <i>was</i> from the sea?


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Ethiopia and Egypt <i>were</i> her strength, and <i>it was</i> infinite; Put and Lubim were thy helpers.


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Yet <i>was</i> she carried away, she went into captivity: her young children also were dashed in pieces at the top of all the streets: and they cast lots for her honourable men, and all her great men were bound in chains.


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All thy strong holds <i>shall be like</i> fig trees with the firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.


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Behold, thy people in the midst of thee <i>are</i> women: the gates of thy land shall be set wide open unto thine enemies: the fire shall devour thy bars.


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Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go into clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brickkiln.


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There shall the fire devour thee; the sword shall cut thee off, it shall eat thee up like the cankerworm: make thyself many as the cankerworm, make thyself many as the locusts.


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Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and fleeth away.


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Thy crowned <i>are</i> as the locusts, and thy captains as the great grasshoppers, which camp in the hedges in the cold day, <i>but</i> when the sun ariseth they flee away, and their place is not known where they <i>are</i>.


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Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell <i>in the dust:</i> thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth <i>them</i>.


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<i>There is</i> no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?


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O Yahweh, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear <i>even</i> cry out unto thee <i>of</i> violence, and thou wilt not save


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Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause <i>me</i> to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence <i>are</i> before me: and there are <i>that</i> raise up strife and contention.


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Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.


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Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for <i>I</i> will work a work in your days, <i>which</i> ye will not believe, though it be told <i>you</i>.


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For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, <i>that</i> bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces <i>that are</i> not theirs.


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They <i>are</i> terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.


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Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, and are more fierce than the evening wolves: and their horsemen shall spread themselves, and their horsemen shall come from far; they shall fly as the eagle <i>that</i> hasteth to eat.


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They shall come all for violence: their faces shall sup up <i>as</i> the east wind, and they shall gather the captivity as the sand.


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And they shall scoff at the kings, and the princes shall be a scorn unto them: they shall deride every strong hold; for they shall heap dust, and take it.


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Then shall <i>his</i> mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, <i>imputing</i> this his power unto his elohim.


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<i>Art</i> thou not from everlasting, O Yahweh my Elohim, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O Yahweh, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty Rock, thou hast established them for correction.


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<i>Thou art</i> of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, <i>and</i> holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth <i>the man that is</i> more righteous than he?


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And makest men as the fishes of the sea, as the creeping things, <i>that have</i> no ruler over them?


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They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.


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Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion <i>is</i> fat, and their meat plenteous.


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I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.


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And Yahweh answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make <i>it</i> plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.


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For the vision <i>is</i> yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.


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Behold, his soul <i>which</i> is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.


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Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, <i>he is</i> a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and <i>is</i> as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:


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Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth <i>that which is</i> not his how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay


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Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booties unto them?


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Because thou hast spoiled many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee; because of men's blood, <i>and</i> for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.


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Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil


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Thou hast consulted shame to thy house by cutting off many people, and hast sinned <i>against</i> thy soul.


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Behold, <i>is it</i> not of Yahweh of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire, and the people shall weary themselves for very vanity?


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For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the honour of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea.


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Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to <i>him,</i> and makest <i>him</i> drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness


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Thou art filled with shame instead of honour: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of Yahweh's right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing <i>shall be</i> on thy honour.


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For the violence of Lebanon shall cover thee, and the spoil of beasts, <i>which</i> made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the violence of the land, of the city, and of all that dwell therein.


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What profiteth the graven image that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, and a teacher of lies, that the maker of his work trusteth therein, to make dumb idols?


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Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach Behold, it <i>is</i> laid over with gold and silver, and <i>there is</i> no breath at all in the midst of it.


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O Yahweh, I have heard thy speech, <i>and</i> was afraid: O Yahweh, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.


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Eloah came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His splendour covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise.


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And <i>his</i> brightness was as the light; he had horns <i>coming</i> out of his hand: and there <i>was</i> the hiding of his power.


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He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways <i>are</i> everlasting.


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Was Yahweh displeased against the rivers? <i>was</i> thine anger against the rivers? <i>was</i> thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses <i>and</i> thy chariots of salvation?


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Thy bow was made quite naked, <i>according</i> to the oaths of the tribes, <i>even thy</i> word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.


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The mountains saw thee, <i>and</i> they trembled: the overflowing of the water passed by: the deep uttered his voice, <i>and</i> lifted up his hands on high.


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The sun <i>and</i> moon stood still in their habitation: at the light of thine arrows they went, <i>and</i> at the shining of thy glittering spear.


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Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, <i>even</i> for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.


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Thou didst strike through with his staves the head of his villages: they came out as a whirlwind to scatter me: their rejoicing <i>was</i> as to devour the poor secretly.


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When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.


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Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither <i>shall</i> fruit <i>be</i> in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and <i>there shall be</i> no herd in the stalls:


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The Sovereign Yahweh <i>is</i> my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' <i>feet</i>, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.


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The word of Yahweh which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.


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I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumblingblocks with the wicked; and I will cut off man from off the land, saith Yahweh.


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I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, <i>and</i> the name of the Chemarim with the priests;


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And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship <i>and</i> that swear by Yahweh, and that swear by Malcham;


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And them that are turned back from Yahweh; and <i>those</i> that have not sought Yahweh, nor enquired for him.


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Hold thy peace at the presence of the Sovereign Yahweh: for the day of Yahweh <i>is</i> at hand: for Yahweh hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.


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And it shall come to pass in the day of Yahweh's sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel.


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In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters' houses with violence and deceit.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Yahweh, <i>that there shall be</i> the noise of a cry from the fish gate, and an howling from the second, and a great crashing from the hills.


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Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off.


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And it shall come to pass at that time, <i>that</i> I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, Yahweh will not do good, neither will he do evil.


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Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit <i>them;</i> and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.


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The great day of Yahweh <i>is</i> near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, <i>even</i> the voice of the day of Yahweh: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.


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That day <i>is</i> a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,


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And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against Yahweh: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.


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Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of Yahweh's wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.


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Before the decree bring forth<i>, before</i> the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of Yahweh come upon you, before the day of Yahweh's anger come upon you.


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Seek ye Yahweh, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of Yahweh's anger.


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For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.


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Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites the word of Yahweh <i>is</i> against you; O Canaan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that there shall be no inhabitant.


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And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for Yahweh their Elohim shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.


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I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified <i>themselves</i> against their border.


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Therefore <i>as</i> I live, saith Yahweh of hosts, the Elohim of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, <i>even</i> the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.


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This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified <i>themselves</i> against the people of Yahweh of hosts.


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Yahweh <i>will be</i> terrible unto them: for he will famish all the elohim of the earth; and <i>men</i> shall worship him, every one from his place, <i>even</i> all the isles of the heathen.


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And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and destroy Assyria; and will make Nineveh a desolation, <i>and</i> dry like a wilderness.


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And flocks shall lie down in the midst of her, all the beasts of the nations: both the cormorant and the bittern shall lodge in the upper lintels of it; <i>their</i> voice shall sing in the windows; desolation <i>shall be</i> in the thresholds: for he shall uncover the cedar work.


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This <i>is</i> the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I <i>am,</i> and <i>there is</i> none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in every one that passeth by her shall hiss, <i>and</i> wag his hand.


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She obeyed not the voice; she received not correction; she trusted not in Yahweh; she drew not near to her Elohim.


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Her princes within her <i>are</i> roaring lions; her judges <i>are</i> evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.


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Her prophets <i>are</i> light <i>and</i> treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.


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The just Yahweh <i>is</i> in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.


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I have cut off the nations: their towers are desolate; I made their streets waste, that none passeth by: their cities are destroyed, so that there is no man, that there is none inhabitant.


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I said, Surely thou wilt fear me, thou wilt receive instruction; so their dwelling should not be cut off, howsoever I punished them: but they rose early, <i>and</i> corrupted all their doings.


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Therefore wait ye upon me, saith Yahweh, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination <i>is</i> to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, <i>even</i> all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.


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For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of Yahweh, to serve him with one consent.


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From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, <i>even</i> the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.


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In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.


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I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of Yahweh.


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The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make <i>them</i> afraid.


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Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.


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Yahweh hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, <i>even</i> Yahweh, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.


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In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: <i>and to</i> Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.


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Yahweh thy Elohim in the midst of thee <i>is</i> mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.


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I will gather <i>them that are</i> sorrowful for the solemn assembly, <i>who</i> are of thee, <i>to whom</i> the reproach of it <i>was</i> a burden.


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Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.


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At that time will I bring you <i>again,</i> even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith Yahweh.


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In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of Yahweh by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying,


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Thus speaketh Yahweh of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that Yahweh's house should be built.


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Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages <i>to put</i> it into a bag with holes.


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Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be honoured, saith Yahweh.


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Ye looked for much, and, lo, <i>it came</i> to little; and when ye brought <i>it</i> home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith Yahweh of hosts. Because of mine house that <i>is</i> waste, and ye run every man unto his own house.


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And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains, and upon the corn, and upon the new wine, and upon the oil, and upon <i>that</i> which the ground bringeth forth, and upon men, and upon cattle, and upon all the labour of the hands.


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Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of Yahweh their Elohim, and the words of Haggai the prophet, as Yahweh their Elohim had sent him, and the people did fear before Yahweh.


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Then spake Haggai Yahweh's messenger in Yahweh's message unto the people, saying, I <i>am</i> with you, saith Yahweh.


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And Yahweh stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of Yahweh of hosts, their Elohim,


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In the seventh <i>month,</i> in the one and twentieth <i>day</i> of the month, came the word of Yahweh by the prophet Haggai, saying,


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Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying,


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Who <i>is</i> left among you that saw this house in her former glory? and how do ye see it now? <i>is it</i> not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?


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Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith Yahweh; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith Yahweh, and work: for I <i>am</i> with you, saith Yahweh of hosts:


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<i>According to</i> the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.


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For thus saith Yahweh of hosts; Yet once, it <i>is</i> a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry <i>land;</i>


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And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith Yahweh of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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In the four and twentieth <i>day</i> of the ninth <i>month,</i> in the second year of Darius, came the word of Yahweh by Haggai the prophet, saying,


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If one bear holy flesh in the skirt of his garment, and with his skirt do touch bread, or pottage, or wine, or oil, or any food, shall it be holy? And the priests answered and said, No.


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Then said Haggai, If <i>one that is</i> unclean by a dead body touch any of these, shall it be unclean? And the priests answered and said, It shall be unclean.


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Then answered Haggai, and said, So <i>is</i> this people, and so <i>is</i> this nation before me, saith Yahweh; and so <i>is</i> every work of their hands; and that which they offer there <i>is</i> unclean.


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And now, I pray you, consider from this day and upward, from before a stone was laid upon a stone in the temple of Yahweh:


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Since those <i>days</i> were, when <i>one</i> came to an heap of twenty <i>measures</i>, there were <i>but</i> ten: when <i>one</i> came to the pressfat for to draw out fifty <i>vessels</i> out of the press, there were <i>but</i> twenty.


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I smote you with blasting and with mildew and with hail in all the labours of your hands; yet ye <i>turned</i> not to me, saith Yahweh.


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Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth <i>month</i>, <i>even</i> from the day that the foundation of Yahweh's temple was laid, consider <i>it</i>.


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Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless <i>you</i>.


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And again the word of Yahweh came unto Haggai in the four and twentieth <i>day</i> of the month, saying,


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And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.


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In that day, saith Yahweh of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith Yahweh, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of Yahweh unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,


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Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith Yahweh of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and <i>from</i> your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith Yahweh.


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But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as Yahweh of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us.


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Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which <i>is</i> the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of Yahweh unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying,


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I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that <i>were</i> in the bottom; and behind him <i>were there</i> red horses, speckled, and white.


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Then said I, O my master, what <i>are</i> these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these <i>be</i>.


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And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These <i>are they</i> whom Yahweh hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.


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And they answered the angel of Yahweh that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.


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Then the angel of Yahweh answered and said, O Yahweh of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years?


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So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy.


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And I am very sore displeased with the heathen <i>that are</i> at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction.


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Therefore thus saith Yahweh; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith Yahweh of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.


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Cry yet, saying, Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and Yahweh shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.


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And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What <i>be</i> these? And he answered me, These <i>are</i> the horns which have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.


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Then said I, What come these to do? And he spake, saying, These <i>are</i> the horns which have scattered Judah, so that no man did lift up his head: but these are come to fray them, to cast out the horns of the Gentiles, which lifted up <i>their</i> horn over the land of Judah to scatter it.


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Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what <i>is</i> the breadth thereof, and what <i>is</i> the length thereof.


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And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited <i>as</i> towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein:


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For I, saith Yahweh, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be honourable in the midst of her.


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Ho, ho, <i>come forth,</i> and flee from the land of the north, saith Yahweh: for I have spread you abroad as the four winds of the heaven, saith Yahweh.


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For thus saith Yahweh of hosts; For the sake of honour hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.


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For, behold, I will shake mine hand upon them, and they shall be a spoil to their servants: and ye shall know that Yahweh of hosts hath sent me.


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Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith Yahweh.


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And many nations shall be joined to Yahweh in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that Yahweh of hosts hath sent me unto thee.


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And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of Yahweh, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.


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And Yahweh said unto Satan, Yahweh rebuke thee, O Satan; even Yahweh that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: <i>is</i> not this a brand plucked out of the fire?


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And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.


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And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of Yahweh stood by.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.


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Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they <i>are</i> men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.


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For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone <i>shall be</i> seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith Yahweh of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.


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In that day, saith Yahweh of hosts, shall ye call every man his neighbour under the vine and under the fig tree.


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And the angel that talked with me came again, and waked me, as a man that is wakened out of his sleep,


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And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all <i>of</i> gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which <i>are</i> upon the top thereof:


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And two olive trees by it, one upon the right <i>side</i> of the bowl, and the other upon the left <i>side</i> thereof.


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Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my master.


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Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This <i>is</i> the word of Yahweh unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Who <i>art</i> thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel <i>thou shalt become</i> a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone <i>thereof with</i> shoutings, <i>crying,</i> Grace, grace unto it.


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The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that Yahweh of hosts hath sent me unto you.


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For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel <i>with</i> those seven; they <i>are</i> the eyes of Yahweh, which run to and fro through the whole earth.


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Then answered I, and said unto him, What <i>are</i> these two olive trees upon the right <i>side</i> of the candlestick and upon the left <i>side</i> thereof?


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And I answered again, and said unto him, What <i>be these</i> two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden <i>oil</i> out of themselves?


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Then said he, These <i>are</i> the two anointed ones, that stand by the Sovereign of the whole earth.


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And he said unto me, What seest thou? And I answered, I see a flying roll; the length thereof <i>is</i> twenty cubits, and the breadth thereof ten cubits.


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Then said he unto me, This <i>is</i> the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off <i>as</i> on this side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off <i>as</i> on that side according to it.


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I will bring it forth, saith Yahweh of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that sweareth falsely by my name: and it shall remain in the midst of his house, and shall consume it with the timber thereof and the stones thereof.


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Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what <i>is</i> this that goeth forth.


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And I said, What <i>is</i> it? And he said, This <i>is</i> an ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This <i>is</i> their resemblance through all the earth.


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And, behold, there was lifted up a talent of lead: and this <i>is</i> a woman that sitteth in the midst of the ephah.


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And he said, This <i>is</i> wickedness. And he cast it into the midst of the ephah; and he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof.


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Then lifted I up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came out two women, and the wind <i>was</i> in their wings; for they had wings like the wings of a stork: and they lifted up the ephah between the earth and the heaven.


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And he said unto me, To build it an house in the land of Shinar: and it shall be established, and set there upon her own base.


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And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains <i>were</i> mountains of brass.


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And the angel answered and said unto me, These <i>are</i> the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Sovereign of all the earth.


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The black horses which <i>are</i> therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.


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And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.


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Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.


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Take of <i>them of</i> the captivity, <i>even</i> of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;


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Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set <i>them</i> upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;


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And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh Yahweh of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name <i>is</i> The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of Yahweh:


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Even he shall build the temple of Yahweh; and he shall bear the majesty, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.


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And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of Yahweh.


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And they <i>that are</i> far off shall come and build in the temple of Yahweh, and ye shall know that Yahweh of hosts hath sent me unto you. And <i>this</i> shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of Yahweh your Elohim.


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And it came to pass in the fourth year of king Darius, <i>that</i> the word of Yahweh came unto Zechariah in the fourth <i>day</i> of the ninth month, <i>even</i> in Chisleu;


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<i>And</i> to speak unto the priests which <i>were</i> in the house of Yahweh of hosts, and to the prophets, saying, Should I weep in the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these so many years?


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Speak unto all the people of the land, and to the priests, saying, When ye fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh <i>month,</i> even those seventy years, did ye at all fast unto me, <i>even</i> to me?


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And when ye did eat, and when ye did drink, did not ye eat <i>for yourselves,</i> and drink <i>for yourselves?</i>


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<i>Should ye</i> not <i>hear</i> the words which Yahweh hath cried by the former prophets, when Jerusalem was inhabited and in prosperity, and the cities thereof round about her, when <i>men</i> inhabited the south and the plain?


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Thus speaketh Yahweh of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:


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And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.


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But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.


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Yea, they made their hearts <i>as</i> an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which Yahweh of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from Yahweh of hosts.


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Therefore it is come to pass, <i>that</i> as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith Yahweh of hosts:


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But I scattered them with a whirlwind among all the nations whom they knew not. Thus the land was desolate after them, that no man passed through nor returned: for they laid the pleasant land desolate.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.


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Thus saith Yahweh; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of Yahweh of hosts the holy mountain.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;


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And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their Elohim, in truth and in righteousness.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which <i>were</i> in the day <i>that</i> the foundation of the house of Yahweh of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.


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For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither <i>was there any</i> peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour.


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But now I <i>will</i> not <i>be</i> unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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For the seed <i>shall be</i> prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these <i>things</i>.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, <i>but</i> let your hands be strong.


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For thus saith Yahweh of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith Yahweh of hosts, and I repented not:


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So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.


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These <i>are</i> the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:


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And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these <i>are things</i> that I hate, saith Yahweh.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; The fast of the fourth <i>month</i>, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; <i>It shall</i> yet <i>come to pass</i>, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:


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And the inhabitants of one <i>city</i> shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before Yahweh, and to seek Yahweh of hosts: I will go also.


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Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek Yahweh of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before Yahweh.


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Thus saith Yahweh of hosts; In those days <i>it shall come to pass</i>, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard <i>that</i> Elohim <i>is</i> with you.


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The burden of the word of Yahweh in the land of Hadrach, and Damascus <i>shall be</i> the rest thereof: when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, <i>shall be</i> toward Yahweh.


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And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets.


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Behold, Yahweh will cast her out, and he will smite her power in the sea; and she shall be devoured with fire.


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Ashkelon shall see <i>it</i>, and fear; Gaza also <i>shall see it</i>, and be very sorrowful, and Ekron; for her expectation shall be ashamed; and the king shall perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon shall not be inhabited.


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And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his teeth: but he that remaineth, even he, <i>shall be</i> for our Elohim, and he shall be as a governor in Judah, and Ekron as a Jebusite.


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And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.


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Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he <i>is</i> just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.


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And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion <i>shall be</i> from sea <i>even</i> to sea, and from the river <i>even</i> to the ends of the earth.


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As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein <i>is</i> no water.


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Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare <i>that</i> I will render double unto thee;


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When I have bent Judah for me, filled the bow with Ephraim, and raised up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece, and made thee as the sword of a mighty man.


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And Yahweh shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Sovereign Yahweh shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.


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Yahweh of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; <i>and</i> they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, <i>and</i> as the corners of the altar.


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And Yahweh their Elohim shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for<i>they shall be as</i> the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.


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For how great <i>is</i> his goodness, and how great <i>is</i> his beauty corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.


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Ask ye of Yahweh rain in the time of the latter rain; <i>so</i> Yahweh shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.


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For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because <i>there was</i> no shepherd.


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Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for Yahweh of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle.


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Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together.


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And they shall be as mighty <i>men</i>, which tread down <i>their enemies</i> in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because Yahweh <i>is</i> with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.


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And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I <i>am</i> Yahweh their Elohim, and will hear them.


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And <i>they of</i> Ephraim shall be like a mighty <i>man</i>, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see <i>it</i>, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in Yahweh.


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I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.


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And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember me in far countries; and they shall live with their children, and turn again.


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I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria; and I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and <i>place</i> shall not be found for them.


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And he shall pass through the sea with affliction, and shall smite the waves in the sea, and all the deeps of the river shall dry up: and the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart away.


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Howl, fir tree; for the cedar is fallen; because the mighty are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan; for the forest of the vintage is come down.


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<i>There is</i> a voice of the howling of the shepherds; for their mantle is spoiled: a voice of the roaring of young lions; for the pride of Jordan is spoiled.


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Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed <i>be</i> Yahweh; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.


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For I will no more pity the inhabitants of the land, saith Yahweh: but, lo, I will deliver the men every one into his neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his king: and they shall smite the land, and out of their hand I will not deliver <i>them</i>.


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And I will feed the flock of slaughter, <i>even</i> you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.


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Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul lothed them, and their soul also abhorred me.


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Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die; and that that is to be cut off, let it be cut off; and let the rest eat every one the flesh of another.


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And I took my staff, <i>even</i> Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people.


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And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it <i>was</i> the word of Yahweh.


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And I said unto them, If ye think good, give <i>me</i> my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty <i>pieces</i> of silver.


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And Yahweh said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was priced at of them. And I took the thirty <i>pieces</i> of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of Yahweh.


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Then I cut asunder mine other staff, <i>even</i> Bands, that I might break the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.


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For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, <i>which</i> shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces.


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Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock the sword <i>shall be</i> upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.


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The burden of the word of Yahweh for Israel, saith Yahweh, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and formeth the spirit of man within him.


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Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah <i>and</i> against Jerusalem.


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And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.


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In that day, saith Yahweh, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness.


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And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem <i>shall be</i> my strength in Yahweh of hosts their Elohim.


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In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, <i>even</i> in Jerusalem.


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Yahweh also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the beauty of the house of David and the beauty of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify <i>themselves</i> against Judah.


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In that day shall Yahweh defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David <i>shall be</i> as Elohim, as the angel of Yahweh before them.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, <i>that</i> I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.


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And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for <i>his</i> only <i>son</i>, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for <i>his</i> firstborn.


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In that day shall there be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the valley of Megiddon.


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And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart; the family of the house of Nathan apart, and their wives apart;


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The family of the house of Levi apart, and their wives apart; the family of Shimei apart, and their wives apart;


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In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Yahweh of hosts, <i>that</i> I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of Yahweh: and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, <i>that</i> the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive:


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But he shall say, I <i>am</i> no prophet, I <i>am</i> an husbandman; for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth.


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And <i>one</i> shall say unto him, What <i>are</i> these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, <i>Those</i> with which I was wounded <i>in</i> the house of my friends.


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Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man <i>that is</i> my fellow, saith Yahweh of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> in all the land, saith Yahweh, two parts therein shall be cut off <i>and</i> die; but the third shall be left therein.


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And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It <i>is</i> my people: and they shall say, Yahweh <i>is</i> my Elohim.


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For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.


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Then shall Yahweh go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.


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And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which <i>is</i> before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, <i>and there shall be</i> a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.


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And ye shall flee <i>to</i> the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and Yahweh my Elohim shall come, <i>and</i> all the saints with thee.


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But it shall be one day which shall be known to Yahweh, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> at evening time it shall be light.


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And it shall be in that day, <i>that</i> living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be.


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And Yahweh shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Yahweh, and his name one.


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All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and <i>from</i> the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.


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And <i>men</i> shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.


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And this shall be the plague wherewith Yahweh will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.


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And it shall come to pass in that day, <i>that</i> a great tumult from Yahweh shall be among them; and they shall lay hold every one on the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall rise up against the hand of his neighbour.


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And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the heathen round about shall be gathered together, gold, and silver, and apparel, in great abundance.


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And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, as this plague.


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And it shall come to pass, <i>that</i> every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, Yahweh of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.


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And it shall be, <i>that</i> whoso will not come up of <i>all</i> the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, Yahweh of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.


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And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that <i>have</i> no <i>rain;</i> there shall be the plague, wherewith Yahweh will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.


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This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.


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In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO YAHWEH; and the pots in Yahweh's house shall be like the bowls before the altar.


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Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah shall be holiness unto Yahweh of hosts: and all they that sacrifice shall come and take of them, and seethe therein: and in that day there shall be no more the Canaanite in the house of Yahweh of hosts.


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I have loved you, saith Yahweh. Yet ye say, Wherein hast thou loved us? <i>Was</i> not Esau Jacob's brother? saith Yahweh: yet I loved Jacob,


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Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith Yahweh of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom Yahweh hath indignation for ever.


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A son honoureth <i>his</i> father, and a servant his master: if then I <i>be</i> a father, where <i>is</i> mine honour? and if I <i>be</i> a master, where <i>is</i> my fear? saith Yahweh of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?


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Ye offer polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of Yahweh <i>is</i> contemptible.


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And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, <i>is it</i> not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, <i>is it</i> not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith Yahweh of hosts.


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And now, I pray you, beseech El that he will be gracious unto us: this hath been by your means: will he regard your persons? saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Who <i>is there</i> even among you that would shut the doors <i>for nought</i>? neither do ye kindle <i>fire</i> on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith Yahweh of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.


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For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name <i>shall be</i> great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense <i>shall be</i> offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name <i>shall be</i> great among the heathen, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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But ye have profaned it, in that ye say, The table of Yahweh <i>is</i> polluted; and the fruit thereof, <i>even</i> his meat, <i>is</i> contemptible.


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Ye said also, Behold, what a weariness <i>is it</i> and ye have snuffed at it, saith Yahweh of hosts; and ye brought <i>that which was</i> torn, and the lame, and the sick; thus ye brought an offering: should I accept this of your hand? saith Yahweh.


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But cursed <i>be</i> the deceiver, which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto Yahweh a corrupt thing: for I <i>am</i> a great King, saith Yahweh of hosts, and my name <i>is</i> dreadful among the heathen.


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If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay <i>it</i> to heart, to give honour unto my name, saith Yahweh of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay <i>it</i> to heart.


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Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces, <i>even</i> the dung of your solemn feasts; and <i>one</i> shall take you away with it.


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And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him <i>for</i> the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.


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The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.


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For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he <i>is</i> the messenger of Yahweh of hosts.


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But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law.


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Have we not all one father? hath not one El created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers?


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Judah hath dealt treacherously, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in Jerusalem; for Judah hath profaned the holiness of Yahweh which he loved, and hath married the daughter of a strange el.


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Yahweh will cut off the man that doeth this, the master and the scholar, out of the tabernacles of Jacob, and him that offereth an offering unto Yahweh of hosts.


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And this have ye done again, covering the altar of Yahweh with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth <i>it</i> with good will at your hand.


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Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because Yahweh hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet <i>is</i> she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.


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And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a seed <i>from</i> Elohim. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.


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For Yahweh, the Elohim of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for <i>one</i> covereth violence with his garment, saith Yahweh of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.


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Ye have wearied Yahweh with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied <i>him</i>? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil <i>is</i> good in the sight of Yahweh, and he delighteth in them; or, Where <i>is</i> the Elohim of judgment?


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Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Sovereign, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he <i>is</i> like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:


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And he shall sit <i>as</i> a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto Yahweh an offering in righteousness.


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Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto Yahweh, as in the days of old, and as in former years.


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And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in <i>his</i> wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger <i>from his right</i>, and fear not me, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Even from the days of your fathers ye are gone away from mine ordinances, and have not kept <i>them</i>. Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith Yahweh of hosts. But ye said, Wherein shall we return?


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Will a man rob Elohim? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.


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Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith Yahweh of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing <i>of</i> sufficiency.


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And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Your words have been stout against me, saith Yahweh. Yet ye say, What have we spoken <i>so much</i> against thee?


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Ye have said, It <i>is</i> vain to serve Elohim: and what profit <i>is it</i> that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before Yahweh of hosts?


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And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, <i>they that</i> tempt Elohim are even delivered.


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Then they that feared Yahweh spake often one to another: and Yahweh hearkened, and heard <i>it</i>, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared Yahweh, and that thought upon his name.


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And they shall be mine, saith Yahweh of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.


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Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth Elohim and him that serveth him not.


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For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith Yahweh of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.


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But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.


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And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do <i>this</i>, saith Yahweh of hosts.


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Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, <i>with</i> the statutes and judgments.


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Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of Yahweh:


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And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.


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And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her <i>that had been the wife</i> of Uriah;


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And Zerubbabel begat Abiud; [and Abiud begat Abner; and Abner] begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;


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So all the generations from Abraham to David <i>are</i> fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon <i>are</i> fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto the Messiah <i>are</i> fourteen generations.


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Now the birth of Yahshua the Messiah was on this wise: When as his mother Miriam was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.


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Then Joseph her husband, being a just <i>man,</i> and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.


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But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of Yahweh appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Miriam thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.


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


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


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Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, El with us.


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


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


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Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.


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


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And thou Bethlehem <i>Ephratah, in</i> the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.


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


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


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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.


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And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Miriam 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.


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


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


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And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of Yahweh by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.


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Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.


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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.


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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.


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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 in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:


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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.


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For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of Yahweh, make his paths straight.


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And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leather girdle about his loins; and his food was locusts and wild honey.


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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?


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


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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.


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I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and <i>with</i> fire:


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


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And Yahshua answering said unto him, Let <i>it be so</i> now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he let him.


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And Yahshua, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of Yahweh descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:


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


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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 Yahweh.


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And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of Elohim, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in <i>their</i> hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.


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Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the the magnificence of them;


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Then saith Yahshua unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship Yahweh thy Elohim, and him only shalt thou serve.


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


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The land of Zebulun, and the land of Naphtali, <i>by</i> the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;


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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.


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And Yahshua, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishermen.


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


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And Yahshua went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the glad tidings of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.


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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.


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


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


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


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


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


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Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt should lose its flavor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.


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Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.


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


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


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For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.


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Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach <i>them,</i> the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.


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


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Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:


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But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the gehenna of fire.


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


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


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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.


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


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


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


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


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But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is put away committeth adultery.


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Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto Yahweh thine oaths:


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


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


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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.


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And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have <i>thy</i> cloke also.


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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;


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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.


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


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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.


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Therefore when thou doest <i>thine</i> alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have honour of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.


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


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And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites <i>are:</i> 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.


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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.


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


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


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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the majesty, for ever. Amen.


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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.


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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.


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


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


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


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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 <i>is</i> that darkness


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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 Yahweh and mammon.


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Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious 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?


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Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?


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And why are you anxious about clothes? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:


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


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Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?


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


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Therefore do not be anxious for the morrow: for the morrow shall take care of itself. Sufficient unto the day <i>is</i> the evil thereof.


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


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


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


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Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.


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Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.


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


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


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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.


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


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


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


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A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither <i>can</i> a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.


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Not every one that saith unto me, Sovereign, Sovereign, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.


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Many will say to me in that day, Sovereign, Sovereign, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?


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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:


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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.


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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:


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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.


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


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


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And Yahshua put forth <i>his</i> hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.


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And Yahshua saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.


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The centurion answered and said, Master, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.


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


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


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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.


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


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And Yahshua said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, <i>so</i> be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.


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


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That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare <i>our</i> sicknesses.


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And Yahshua saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air <i>have</i> nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay <i>his</i> head.


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And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.


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And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.


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And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, <i>so</i> that no man might pass by that way.


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And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Yahshua, thou Son of Elohim? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?


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So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.


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And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.


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And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.


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And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Yahshua: and when they saw him, they besought <i>him</i> that he would depart out of their coasts.


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And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Yahshua seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.


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


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But when the multitudes saw <i>it,</i> they marvelled, and praised Elohim, which had given such power unto men.


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


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And it came to pass, as Yahshua sat down to eat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.


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And when the Pharisees saw <i>it,</i> they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your teacher with publicans and sinners?


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But when Yahshua heard <i>that,</i> he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.


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


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


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And Yahshua said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.


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No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.


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Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.


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While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.


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And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind <i>him,</i> and touched the tassel of his garment:


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But Yahshua turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.


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He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.


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And when Yahshua departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, <i>Thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on us.


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


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And their eyes were opened; and Yahshua straitly charged them, saying, See <i>that</i> no man know <i>it.</i>


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


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And Yahshua went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.


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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.


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


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And when he had called unto <i>him</i> his twelve disciples, he gave them power <i>against</i> unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.


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


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Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; Jacob <i>the son</i> of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;


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These twelve Yahshua sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into <i>any</i> city of the Samaritans enter ye not:


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


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Nor scrip for <i>your</i> journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his food.


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And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.


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


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And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.


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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.


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


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


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


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But when they deliver you up, do not be concerned how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.


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And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against <i>their</i> parents, and cause them to be put to death.


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And ye shall be hated of all <i>men</i> for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.


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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.


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It is enough for the disciple that he be as his teacher, and the servant as his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more <i>shall they call</i> them of his household?


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


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What I tell you in darkness, <i>that</i> speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, <i>that</i> preach ye upon the housetops.


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


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


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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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


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


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The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the good news preached to them.


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


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


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


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Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.


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


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


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


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The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.


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Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:


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Woe unto thee, Chorazin woe unto thee, Bethsaida for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.


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But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.


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And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to the grave: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.


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But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.


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At that time Yahshua answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Sovereign of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.


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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 <i>he</i> to whomsoever the Son will reveal <i>him.</i>


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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.


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At that time Yahshua went on the Sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were hungry, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.


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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.


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


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How he entered into the house of Elohim, and did eat the showbread <i>of Yahweh's table</i>, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?


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Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the Sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless?


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


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


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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 <i>it</i> out?


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


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But when Yahshua knew <i>it,</i> he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;


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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 show judgment to the Gentiles.


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


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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.


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But when the Pharisees heard <i>it,</i> they said, This <i>fellow</i> doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.


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And Yahshua knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:


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


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


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Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy <i>against</i> the <i>Holy</i> Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.


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And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the <i>world</i> to come.


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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 <i>his</i> fruit.


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


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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.


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


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Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we would see a sign from thee.


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But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah:


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For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.


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The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and, behold, a greater than Jonah <i>is</i> here.


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The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon <i>is</i> here.


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


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


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


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While he yet talked to the people, behold, <i>his</i> mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.


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Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.


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For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.


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And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.


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Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:


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But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.


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He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.


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


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


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


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For this people's heart is waxed gross, and <i>their</i> ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with <i>their</i> eyes, and hear with <i>their</i> ears, and should understand with <i>their</i> heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.


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


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When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth <i>it</i> not, then cometh the wicked <i>one,</i> and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.


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But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and immediately with joy receiveth it;


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Yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth but for a season: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.


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He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.


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But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth <i>it;</i> which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.


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


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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?


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


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Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.


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Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:


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Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.


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Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.


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All these things spake Yahshua unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:


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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.


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Then Yahshua sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.


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


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The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.


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


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The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;


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


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


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


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


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So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,


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Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe <i>which is</i> instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man <i>that is</i> an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure <i>things</i> new and old.


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And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this <i>man</i> this wisdom, and <i>these</i> mighty works?


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Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Miriam? and his brethren, Jacob, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judah?


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And they were offended in him. But Yahshua said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.


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


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


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


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And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John the Baptist's head in a platter.


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And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded <i>it</i> to be given <i>her.</i>


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And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought <i>it</i> to her mother.


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When Yahshua heard <i>of it,</i> he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard <i>thereof,</i> they followed him on foot out of the cities.


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And Yahshua went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.


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And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.


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And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to <i>his</i> disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.


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And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.


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


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And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.


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And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.


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


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


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And immediately Yahshua stretched forth <i>his</i> hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?


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


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And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were diseased;


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And besought him that they might only touch the tassel of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.


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Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.


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


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For Elohim commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.


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But ye say, Whosoever shall say to <i>his</i> father or <i>his</i> mother, <i>It is</i> a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;


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And honour not his father or his mother, <i>he shall be free.</i> Thus have ye made the commandment of Elohim of none effect by your tradition.


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This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.


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


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Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?


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


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


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Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?


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For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:


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And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Master, <i>thou</i> Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.


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But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.


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But he answered and said, It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast <i>it</i> to dogs.


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Then Yahshua answered and said unto her, O woman, great <i>is</i> thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.


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And Yahshua departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.


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And great multitudes came unto him, having with them <i>those that were</i> lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Yahshua's feet; and he healed them:


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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 praised the Elohim of Israel.


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Then Yahshua called his disciples <i>unto him,</i> and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.


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And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?


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And Yahshua saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.


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And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake <i>them,</i> and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.


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And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken <i>food</i> that was left seven baskets full.


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The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.


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He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, <i>It will be</i> fair weather: for the sky is red.


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And in the morning, <i>It will be</i> foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O <i>ye</i> hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not <i>discern</i> the signs of the times?


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A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. And he left them, and departed.


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Then Yahshua said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.


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<i>Which</i> when Yahshua perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?


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Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?


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How is it that ye do not understand that I spake <i>it</i> not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?


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Then understood they how that he bade <i>them</i> not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.


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When Yahshua came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?


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And they said, Some <i>say that thou art</i> John the Baptist: some, Eliyah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.


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And Yahshua answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed <i>it</i> unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.


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And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my assembly; and the gates of the grave shall not prevail against it.


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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.


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From that time forth began Yahshua to show unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.


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Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Master: this shall not be unto thee.


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But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of Elohim, but those that be of men.


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Then said Yahshua unto his disciples, If any <i>man</i> will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake, and follow me.


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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.


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For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?


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For the Son of man shall come in the majesty of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.


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Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.


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And after six days Yahshua taketh Peter, Jacob, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,


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And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.


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Then answered Peter, and said unto Yahshua, Master, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Eliyah.


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While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.


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And as they came down from the mountain, Yahshua charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.


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But I say unto you, That Eliyah is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.


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And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a <i>certain</i> man, kneeling down to him, and saying,


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Master, have mercy on my son: for he is a lunatic, and sore vexed: for often he falls into the fire, and often into the water.


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Then Yahshua answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.


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And Yahshua rebuked the devil; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.


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And Yahshua 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.


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And while they abode in Galilee, Yahshua said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:


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And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute <i>money</i> came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?


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He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Yahshua prevented 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?


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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.


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At the same time came the disciples unto Yahshua, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?


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And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.


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Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


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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 <i>that</i> he were drowned in the depth of the sea.


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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


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Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast <i>them</i> from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.


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And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast <i>it</i> from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into gehenna fire.


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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.


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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?


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And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that <i>sheep,</i> than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.


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Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.


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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.


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But if he will not hear <i>thee, then</i> take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.


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And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell <i>it</i> unto the assembly: but if he neglect to hear the assembly, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.


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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.


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Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.


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Then came Peter to him, and said, Master, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?


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Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.


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But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his master commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.


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The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Master, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.


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Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.


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But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took <i>him</i> by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.


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And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.


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So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their master all that was done.


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Then his master, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:


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And his master was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.


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So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.


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And it came to pass, <i>that</i> when Yahshua had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;


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The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?


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And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made <i>them</i> at the beginning made them male and female,


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And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?


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Wherefore they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore Elohim hath joined together, let not man put asunder.


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They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?


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He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts allowed you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.


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And I say unto you, Whoever shall put away his wife, except <i>it be</i> for fornication, and shall marry another, committs adultery: and whoever marries her which is put away commits adultery.


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His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with <i>his</i> wife, it is not good to marry.


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But he said unto them, All <i>men</i> cannot receive this saying, save <i>they</i> to whom it is given.


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For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from <i>their</i> 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 <i>it,</i> let him receive <i>it.</i>


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Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put <i>his</i> hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.


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But Yahshua said, Permit little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.


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And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?


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And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? <i>there is</i> none good but one, <i>that is,</i> Elohim: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.


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He saith unto him, Which? Yahshua said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,


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Yahshua said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come <i>and</i> follow me.


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Then said Yahshua unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.


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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 Elohim.


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But Yahshua beheld <i>them,</i> and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with Yahweh all things are possible.


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Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?


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And Yahshua said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his majesty, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


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And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.


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For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man <i>that is</i> an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.


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And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.


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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?


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They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, <i>that</i> shall ye receive.


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So when even was come, the master of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them <i>their</i> hire, beginning from the last unto the first.


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But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.


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Saying, These last have wrought <i>but</i> one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.


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But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?


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Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,


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And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to execute <i>him:</i> and the third day he shall rise again.


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Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping <i>him,</i> and desiring a certain thing of him.


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And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.


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But Yahshua 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.


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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 <i>it shall be given to them</i> for whom it is prepared of my Father.


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But Yahshua called them unto <i>him,</i> and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.


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Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.


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And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Yahshua passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Master, <i>thou</i> Son of David.


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And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Master, thou Son of David.


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So Yahshua had compassion <i>on them,</i> and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.


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And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Yahshua two disciples,


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Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose <i>them,</i> and bring <i>them</i> unto me.


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And if any <i>man</i> say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Sovereign hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.


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Tell ye the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.


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And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed <i>them</i> in the way.


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And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of Yahweh; Hosanna in the highest.


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And Yahshua went into the house of Yahweh, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,


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And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.


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And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,


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And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Yahshua saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?


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And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.


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And when the disciples saw <i>it,</i> they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away


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Yahshua answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this <i>which is done</i> to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.


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And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?


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And Yahshua answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.


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The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?


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And they answered Yahshua, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.


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But what think ye? A <i>certain</i> man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.


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Which of the two did the will of <i>his</i> father? They say unto him, The first. Yahshua saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of Elohim before you.


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For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen <i>it,</i> repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.


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Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:


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And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.


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But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.


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They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out <i>his</i> vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.


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Yahshua saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is Yahweh's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?


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Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of Elohim shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.


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And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.


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And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.


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But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.


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Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and <i>my</i> fatlings <i>are</i> killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.


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But when the king heard <i>thereof,</i> he was furious: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.


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So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.


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And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in this place not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.


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Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast <i>him</i> into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


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And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of Elohim in truth, neither carest thou for any <i>man:</i> for thou regardest not the person of men.


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They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto Elohim the things that are Elohim's.


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Saying, Teacher, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.


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Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:


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Yahshua answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of Elohim.


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For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of Elohim in heaven.


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But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by Yahweh, saying,


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I am Yahweh the Elohim of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob? Yahweh is not the El of the dead, but of the living.


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But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.


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Yahshua said unto him, Thou shalt love Yahweh thy Elohim with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.


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And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any <i>man</i> from that day forth ask him any more <i>questions.</i>


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All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, <i>that</i> observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.


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For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay <i>them</i> on men's shoulders; but they <i>themselves</i> will not move them with one of their fingers.


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But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the tassels of their garments,


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But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Rabbi, <i>even the</i> Messiah; and all ye are brethren.


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And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.


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But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in <i>yourselves,</i> neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the son of Gehenna than yourselves.


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Woe unto you, <i>ye</i> blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor


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<i>Ye</i> fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?


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And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.


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<i>Ye</i> fools and blind: for whether <i>is</i> greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?


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And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of Elohim, and by him that sitteth thereon.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier <i>matters</i> of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.


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<i>Thou</i> blind Pharisee, cleanse first that <i>which is</i> within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead <i>men's</i> bones, and of all uncleanness.


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Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,


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And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.


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Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.


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Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and <i>some</i> of them ye shall kill and impale; and <i>some</i> of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute <i>them</i> from city to city:


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That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zachariah son of Jehoiada, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.


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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, <i>thou</i> that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under <i>her</i> wings, and ye would not


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For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed <i>is</i> he that cometh in the name of Yahweh.


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And Yahshua went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to <i>him</i> for to show him the buildings of the temple.


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And Yahshua said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.


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And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what <i>shall be</i> the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?


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And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all <i>these things</i> must come to pass, but the end is not yet.


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For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.


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Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.


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And this good news of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.


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When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, whoso readeth, let him understand:


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For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.


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And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.


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Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here <i>is the</i> Messiah , or there; believe <i>it</i> not.


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For there shall arise false Messiahs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if <i>it were</i> possible, they shall deceive the very elect.


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Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, <i>he is</i> in the secret chambers; believe <i>it</i> not.


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For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.


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Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:


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And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great majesty.


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And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.


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Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer <i>is</i> nigh:


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For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,


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And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.


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But know this, that if the sovereign of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.


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Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?


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The master of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for <i>him,</i> and in an hour that he is not aware of,


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And shall cut him asunder, and appoint <i>him</i> his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


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Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.


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But the wise answered, saying, <i>Not so;</i> lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.


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And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.


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For <i>the kingdom of heaven is</i> as a man travelling into a far country, <i>who</i> called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.


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And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.


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Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made <i>them</i> other five talents.


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And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Master, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.


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His master said unto him, Well done, <i>thou</i> good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy master.


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He also that had received two talents came and said, Master, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.


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His master said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy master.


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Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Master, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:


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And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, <i>there</i> thou hast <i>that is</i> thine.


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His master answered and said unto him, <i>Thou</i> wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:


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Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and <i>then</i> at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.


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For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.


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And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


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When the Son of man shall come in his splendour, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his majesty:


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And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth <i>his</i> sheep from the goats:


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Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:


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For I was an hungry, and ye gave me food: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:


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Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Master, when saw we thee hungry, and fed<i>thee?</i> or thirsty, and gave <i>thee</i> drink?


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And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done <i>it</i> unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done <i>it</i> unto me.


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Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:


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I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.


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Then shall they also answer him, saying, Master, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?


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Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did <i>it</i> not to one of the least of these, ye did <i>it</i> not to me.


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Ye know that after two days is <i>the feast of</i> the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be executed.


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Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,


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There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat <i>down to eat.</i>


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But when his disciples saw <i>it,</i> they had indignation, saying, To what purpose <i>is</i> this waste?


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When Yahshua understood <i>it,</i> he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.


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Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this good news shall be preached in the whole world, <i>there</i> shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.


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And said <i>unto them,</i> What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.


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Now before the <i>feast of</i> unleavened bread the disciples came to Yahshua, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?


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And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.


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And he answered and said, He that dippeth <i>his</i> hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.


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The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed it had been good for that man if he had not been born.


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Then Judah, which betrayed him, answered and said, Rabbi, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.


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And as they were eating, Yahshua took bread, and blessed <i>it,</i> and brake <i>it,</i> and gave <i>it</i> to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.


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But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.


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Then saith Yahshua unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.


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Peter answered and said unto him, Though all <i>men</i> shall be offended because of thee, <i>yet</i> will I never be offended.


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Yahshua said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.


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Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.


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Then cometh Yahshua with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.


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Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.


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And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou <i>wilt.</i>


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And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?


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Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed <i>is</i> willing, but the flesh <i>is</i> weak.


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He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.


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Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take <i>your</i> rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.


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And while he yet spake, lo, Judah, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.


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Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.


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And Yahshua said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Yahshua, and took him.


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And, behold, one of them which were with Yahshua stretched out <i>his</i> hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.


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Then said Yahshua unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.


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Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?


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In that same hour said Yahshua to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.


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But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.


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And they that had laid hold on Yahshua led <i>him</i> away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.


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But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.


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Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Yahshua, to put him to death;


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But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, <i>yet</i> found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,


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And said, This <i>fellow</i> said, I am able to destroy the temple of Elohim, and to build it in three days.


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And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what <i>is it which</i> these witness against thee?


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But Yahshua held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living Elohim, that thou tell us whether thou be the Messiah, the Son of Elohim.


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Yahshua saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.


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Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.


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Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote <i>him</i> with the palms of their hands,


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Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also were with Yahshua of Galilee.


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And when he was gone out into the porch, another <i>maid</i> saw him, and said unto them that were there, This <i>fellow</i> was also with Yahshua of Nazareth.


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And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art <i>one</i> of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.


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Then began he to curse and to swear, <i>saying,</i> I know not the man. And immediately the cock crowed.


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And Peter remembered the word of Yahshua, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.


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When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Yahshua to put him to death:


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And when they had bound him, they led <i>him</i> away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.


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Then Judah, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,


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Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What <i>is that</i> to us? see thou <i>to that.</i>


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And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.


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Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Zechariah the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;


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And Yahshua stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Yahshua said unto him, Thou sayest.


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Now at <i>that</i> feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.


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Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabba, or Yahshua which is called the Messiah ?


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When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.


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But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabba, and destroy Yahshua.


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The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the two will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabba.


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Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Yahshua which is called the Messiah? <i>They</i> all say unto him, Let him be executed.


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And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be executed.


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When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but <i>that</i> rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed <i>his</i> hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye <i>to it.</i>


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Then released he Barabba unto them: and when he had scourged Yahshua, he delivered <i>him</i> to be executed.


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Then the soldiers of the governor took Yahshua into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of <i>soldiers.</i>


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And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put <i>it</i> upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews


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And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to execute <i>him.</i>


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And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his torture stake.


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They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted <i>thereof,</i> he would not drink.


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And they executed him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.


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And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest <i>it</i> in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of Elohim, come down from the torture stake.


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He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the torture stake, and we will believe him.


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He trusted in Yahweh; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of Yahweh.


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And about the ninth hour Yahshua cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My El, my El, why hast thou forsaken me?


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And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled <i>it</i> with vinegar, and put <i>it</i> on a reed, and gave him to drink.


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And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;


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And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.


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Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Yahshua, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of Yahweh.


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And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Yahshua from Galilee, ministering unto him:


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Among which was Miriam Magdalene, and Miriam the mother of Jacob and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee's children.


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When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Yahshua's disciple:


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And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.


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Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,


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Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.


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Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.


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In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first <i>day</i> of the week, came Miriam Magdalene and the other Miriam to see the sepulchre.


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And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of Yahweh descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.


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And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Yahshua, which was executed.


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And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.


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And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.


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And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Yahshua met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.


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Then said Yahshua unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.


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Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch140 came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.


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And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,


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So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.


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And Yahshua came and spake unto them, saying, All authority is given unto me in heaven and in earth.


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Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:


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Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, <i>even</i> unto the end of the world. Amen.


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


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


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


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And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.


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


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


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And there came a voice from heaven, <i>saying,</i> Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.


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


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Now after that John was put in prison, Yahshua came into Galilee, preaching the good news of the kingdom of Elohim,


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And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of Elohim is at hand: repent ye, and believe the good news.


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Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.


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


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


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


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


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Saying, Let <i>us</i> alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Yahshua of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of Elohim.


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


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


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


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


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And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and permitted not the devils to speak, because they knew him.


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


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


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And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou will, thou can make me clean.


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And Yahshua, moved with compassion, put forth <i>his</i> hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.


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And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.


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But he went out, and began to publish <i>it</i> much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Yahshua could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.


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


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


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And when they could not come near unto him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken <i>it</i> up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.


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


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


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


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And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and praised Elohim, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.


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


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


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And it came to pass, that, as Yahshua sat to eat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Yahshua and his disciples: for there were many, and they followed him.


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And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?


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When Yahshua heard <i>it,</i> he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.


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And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?


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And Yahshua said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.


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


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No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.


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And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.


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And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the Sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.


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


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How he went into the house of Elohim in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the showbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?


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


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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 <i>it</i> out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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And Jacob the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of Jacob; and he surnamed them B'nei-Regesh, which is, The sons of thunder:


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And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and Jacob the <i>son</i> of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,


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


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


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


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Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:


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And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.


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


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And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.


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And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:


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And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.


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And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of Elohim: but unto them that are without, all <i>these</i> things are done in parables:


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That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and <i>their</i> sins should be forgiven them.


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And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.


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And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;


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And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.


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And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.


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And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive <i>it,</i> and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.


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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?


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


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And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.


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For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.


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


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


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


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And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of Elohim? or with what comparison shall we compare it?


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<i>It is</i> like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:


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


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But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.


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And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.


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And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?


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


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And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?


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And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,


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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 <i>man</i> tame him.


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


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And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Yahshua, <i>thou</i> Son of the Most High El? I adjure thee by Elohim, that thou torment me not.


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And he asked him, What <i>is</i> thy name? And he answered, saying, My name <i>is</i> Legion: for we are many.


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And forthwith Yahshua gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, they were about two thousand; and were choked in the sea.


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And they that fed the swine fled, and told <i>it</i> in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.


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And they come to Yahshua, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.


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And they that saw <i>it</i> told them how it came to pass to him that was possessed with the devil, and <i>also</i> concerning the swine.


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And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil entreated him that he might be with him.


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Howbeit Yahshua allowed him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Sovereign hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.


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And he departed, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how great things Yahshua had done for him: and all <i>men</i> did marvel.


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And when Yahshua was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.


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


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And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: <i>I pray thee,</i> come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.


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


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And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in <i>her</i> body that she was healed of that plague.


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And Yahshua, immediately knowing in himself that power had gone out of him, turned him about in the crowd, and said, Who touched my garments?


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And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?


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But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.


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And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.


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While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's <i>house certain</i> which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Teacher any further?


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As soon as Yahshua heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.


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And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.


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And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.


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


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


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And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was <i>of the age</i> of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.


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And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.


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


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Is not this the carpenter, the son of Miriam, the brother of Jacob, and Joseph, and of Judah, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.


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


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


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And he called <i>unto him</i> the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;


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And commanded them that they should take nothing for <i>their</i> journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in <i>their</i> purse:


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And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.


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And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.


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And king Herod heard <i>of him;</i> for his name was spread abroad: and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him.


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But when Herod heard <i>thereof,</i> he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.


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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.


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For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and set apart, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.


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And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his nobles, high captains, and chief <i>estates</i> of Galilee;


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


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


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And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.


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And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me instantly in a platter the head of John the Baptist.


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And the king was exceedingly sorrowful; <i>yet</i> for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.


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


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And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Yahshua, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.


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


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And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran on foot there out of all cities, and went before them, and came together unto him.


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And Yahshua, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.


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And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time <i>is</i> far passed:


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Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.


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He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?


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He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.


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And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave <i>them to</i> his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.


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And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.


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And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.


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For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.


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And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.


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


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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 tassel of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.


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


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For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash <i>their</i> hands often, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.


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And <i>when they come</i> from the market, except they wash, 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.


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Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?


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He answered and said unto them, Well hath Isaiah prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with <i>their</i> lips, but their heart is far from me.


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For laying aside the commandment of Elohim, ye hold the tradition of men, <i>as</i> the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.


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And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of Elohim, that ye may keep your own tradition.


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For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:


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But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, <i>It is</i> Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; <i>he shall be free.</i>


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Making the word of Elohim of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.


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And when he had called all the people <i>unto him,</i> he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one <i>of you,</i> and understand:


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There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.


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And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.


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And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, <i>it</i> cannot defile him;


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Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all foods?


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Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:


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And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know <i>it:</i> but he could not be hid.


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For a <i>certain</i> woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:


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The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.


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But Yahshua said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast <i>it</i> unto the dogs.


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And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Master: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.


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And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.


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And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.


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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.


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And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;


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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 <i>it;</i>


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And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.


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In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Yahshua called his disciples <i>unto him,</i> and saith unto them,


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I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:


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And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for some of them came from far.


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And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these <i>men</i> with bread here in the wilderness?


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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 <i>before them;</i> and they did set <i>them</i> before the people.


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So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken <i>meat</i> that was left seven baskets.


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And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.


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And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.


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Now <i>the disciples</i> had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf.


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And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.


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And when Yahshua knew <i>it,</i> he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?


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When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.


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And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.


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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.


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After that he put <i>his</i> hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly.


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And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell <i>it</i> to any in the town.


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And Yahshua went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?


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And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the the Messiah.


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And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.


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But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of Elohim, but the things that be of men.


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And when he had called the people <i>unto him</i> with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake, and follow me.


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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the good news, the same shall save it.


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Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the majesty of his Father with the holy angels.


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And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of Elohim come with power.


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And after six days Yahshua taketh <i>with him</i> Peter, and Jacob, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.


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And Peter answered and said to Yahshua, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Eliyah.


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And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.


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And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Yahshua only with themselves.


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And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.


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And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.


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And he answered and told them, Eliyah verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.


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But I say unto you, That Eliyah is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they desired, as it is written of him.


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And when he came to <i>his</i> disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them.


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And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to <i>him</i> saluted him.


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And one of the multitude answered and said, Teacher, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;


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And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and wastes away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.


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He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.


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And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.


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And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.


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And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Master, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.


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When Yahshua saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, <i>Thou</i> dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.


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And <i>the spirit</i> cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.


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And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?


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And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know <i>it.</i>


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For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.


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And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?


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But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who <i>should be</i> the greatest.


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And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, <i>the same</i> shall be last of all, and servant of all.


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And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,


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Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.


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And John answered him, saying, Teacher, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.


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But Yahshua said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.


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For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to the Messiah, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.


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And whosoever shall offend one of <i>these</i> little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.


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And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into Gehenna, into the fire that never shall be quenched:


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And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into Gehenna, into the fire that never shall be quenched:


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And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of Elohim with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into Gehenna fire:


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And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was accustomed, he taught them again.


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And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away <i>his</i> wife? testing him.


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And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.


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And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and <i>his</i> disciples rebuked those that brought <i>them.</i>


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But when Yahshua saw <i>it,</i> he was much displeased, and said unto them, Allow the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of Elohim.


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And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?


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And Yahshua said unto him, Why callest thou me good? <i>there is</i> none good but one, <i>that is,</i> Elohim.


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Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.


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Then Yahshua beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the stake, and follow me.


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And Yahshua looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of Elohim


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And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Yahshua answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of Elohim


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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 Elohim.


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And Yahshua looking upon them saith, With men <i>it is</i> impossible, but not with Yahweh: for with Elohim all things are possible.


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And Yahshua answered and said, 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 good news,


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But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.


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And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Yahshua went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,


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And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.


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And Jacob and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Teacher, we would that thou should do for us whatsoever we shall desire.


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They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy majesty.


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But Yahshua said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?


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And they said unto him, We can. And Yahshua said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:


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But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but <i>it shall be given to them</i> for whom it is prepared.


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But Yahshua called them <i>to him,</i> and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise dominion over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.


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For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.


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And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.


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And when he heard that it was Yahshua of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Yahshua, <i>thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me.


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And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, <i>Thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me.


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And Yahshua stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.


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And Yahshua answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I might receive my sight.


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And Yahshua said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Yahshua in the way.


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And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,


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And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring <i>him.</i>


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And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Master hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.


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And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.


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And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and spread <i>them</i> in the way.


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And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed <i>is</i> he that cometh in the name of Yahweh:


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Blessed <i>be</i> the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of Yahweh: Hosanna in the highest.


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And Yahshua entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.


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And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not <i>yet.</i>


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And Yahshua answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard <i>it.</i>


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And they come to Jerusalem: and Yahshua went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;


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And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.


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And the scribes and chief priests heard <i>it,</i> and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.


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And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.


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For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.


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Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have <i>them.</i>


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And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.


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And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,


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And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?


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And Yahshua answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.


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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?


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But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all <i>men</i> counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.


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And they answered and said unto Yahshua, We cannot tell. And Yahshua answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.


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And he began to speak unto them by parables. A <i>certain</i> man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about <i>it,</i> and digged <i>a place for</i> the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.


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And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.


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And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded <i>him</i> in the head, and sent <i>him</i> away shamefully handled.


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Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.


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But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.


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What shall therefore the master of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.


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And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:


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And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way.


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And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in <i>his</i> words.


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And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of Elohim in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?


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Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see <i>it.</i>


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And they brought <i>it.</i> And he saith unto them, Whose <i>is</i> this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.


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And Yahshua answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to Elohim the things that are Elohim's. And they marvelled at him.


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Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave <i>his</i> wife <i>behind him,</i> and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.


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In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.


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And Yahshua answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of Elohim?


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For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.


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And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush Yahweh spake unto him, saying, I <i>am</i> the Elohim of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob?


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And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?


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And Yahshua answered him, The first of all the commandments <i>is,</i> Hear, O Israel; Yahweh our Elohim, Yahweh is one:


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And thou shalt love Yahweh thy Elohim with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy understanding, and with all thy strength: this <i>is</i> the first commandment.


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And the second <i>is</i> like, <i>namely</i> this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.


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And the scribe said unto him, Well, Teacher, thou hast said the truth: for there is one Elohim; and there is none other but he:


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And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love <i>his</i> neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.


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And when Yahshua saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of Elohim. And no man after that dare ask him <i>any question.</i>


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And Yahshua answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Messiah is the Son of David?


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For David himself said by the Holy Spirit, Yahweh said to my Sovereign, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.


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David therefore himself calleth him Sovereign; and whence is he <i>then</i> his son? And the common people heard him gladly.


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And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and <i>love</i> salutations in the marketplaces,


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Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.


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And Yahshua sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.


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And he called <i>unto him</i> his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:


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For all <i>they</i> did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, <i>even</i> all her living.


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And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings <i>are here</i>


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And Yahshua answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.


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And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and Jacob and John and Andrew asked him privately,


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Tell us, when shall these things be? and what <i>shall be</i> the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?


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And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for <i>such things</i> must needs be; but the end <i>shall</i> not <i>be</i> yet.


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For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these <i>are</i> the beginnings of sorrows.


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But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.


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But when they shall lead <i>you,</i> and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit.


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Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up <i>against</i> their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.


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And ye shall be hated of all <i>men</i> for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.


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But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, let him that readeth understand, then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:


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And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter <i>therein,</i> to take any thing out of his house:


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For <i>in</i> those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which Elohim created unto this time, neither shall be.


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And except that Yahweh had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.


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And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here <i>is the</i> Messiah; or, lo, <i>he is</i> there; believe <i>him</i> not:


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For false Messiahs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if <i>it were</i> possible, even the elect.


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But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,


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And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.


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Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:


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So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, <i>even</i> at the doors.


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But of that day and <i>that</i> hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.


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<i>For the Son of man is</i> as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.


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Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:


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After two days was <i>the feast of</i> the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put <i>him</i> to death.


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And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.


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And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?


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For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.


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For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.


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Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this good news shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.


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And when they heard <i>it,</i> they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.


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And before the day of unleavened bread, when they were wont to kill the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?


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And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.


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And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Teacher saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?


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And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.


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And as they sat and did eat, Yahshua said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.


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And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, <i>Is</i> it I? and another <i>said, Is</i> it I?


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And he answered and said unto them, <i>It is</i> one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.


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The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed good were it for that man if he had never been born.


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And as they did eat, Yahshua took bread, and blessed, and brake <i>it,</i> and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.


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And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave <i>it</i> to them: and they all drank of it.


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Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of Elohim.


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And Yahshua saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.


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And Yahshua saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, <i>even</i> in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.


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But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.


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And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.


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And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.


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And he said, Abba, Father, all things <i>are</i> possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.


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And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?


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And when he returned, he found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy, neither knew they what to answer him.


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And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.


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And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judah, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.


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And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead <i>him</i> away safely.


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And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.


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And Yahshua answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and <i>with</i> staves to take me?


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I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.


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And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about <i>his</i> naked <i>body;</i> and the young men laid hold on him:


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And they led Yahshua away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.


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And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.


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And the chief priests and all the council sought for witness against Yahshua to put him to death; and found none.


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We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.


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And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Yahshua, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what <i>is it which</i> these witness against thee?


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But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed?


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And Yahshua said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.


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And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.


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And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also were with Yahshua of Nazareth.


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But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crowed.


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And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art <i>one</i> of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth <i>thereto.</i>


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And the second time the cock crowed. And Peter called to mind the word that Yahshua said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.


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And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Yahshua, and carried <i>him</i> away, and delivered <i>him</i> to Pilate.


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And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.


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And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee.


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And there was <i>one</i> named Barabba, <i>which lay</i> bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.


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And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall <i>do unto him</i> whom ye call the King of the Jews?


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Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Execute him.


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And <i>so</i> Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabba unto them, and delivered Yahshua, when he had scourged <i>him,</i> to be executed.


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And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.


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And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing <i>their</i> knees worshipped him.


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And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to execute him.


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And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his stake.


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And when they had executed him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.


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And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest <i>it</i> in three days,


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Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.


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And at the ninth hour Yahshua cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My El, my El, why hast thou forsaken me?


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And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Eliyah will come to take him down.


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And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and expired, he said, Truly this man was the Son of Yahweh.


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There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Miriam Magdalene, and Miriam the mother of Jacob the less and of Joseph, and Salome;


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Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him; and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem.


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And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath,


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Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of Elohim, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Yahshua.


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And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling <i>unto him</i> the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead.


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And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.


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And when the Sabbath was past, Miriam Magdalene, and Miriam the <i>mother</i> of Jacob, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.


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And very early in the morning the first <i>day</i> of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.


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And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.


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And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Yahshua of Nazareth, which has been impaled: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.


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But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.


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And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any <i>man;</i> for they were afraid.


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Now when <i>Yahshua</i> was risen, early the first <i>day</i> of the week he appeared first to Miriam Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.


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Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.


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And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;


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They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.


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So then after the Master had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of Elohim.


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And they went forth, and preached every where, the Master working with <i>them,</i> and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.


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


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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,


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There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abiyah: and his wife <i>was</i> of the daughters of Aaron, and her name <i>was</i> Elisabeth.


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


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And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were <i>now</i> well stricken in years.


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


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


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


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


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And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Eliyah, 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 Yahweh.


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And Zachariah said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.


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


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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.


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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.


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


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Thus hath Yahweh dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on <i>me,</i> to take away my reproach among men.


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


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To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name <i>was</i> Miriam.


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


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


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And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name YAHSHUA.


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He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and Yahweh Elohim shall give unto him the throne of his father David:


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And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of Yahweh.


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And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.


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


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And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Miriam, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit:


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


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


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And blessed <i>is</i> she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from Yahweh.


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


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


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And her neighbours and her cousins heard how Yahweh had shown great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.


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


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And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue <i>loosed,</i> and he spoke, and praised Elohim.


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


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And all they that heard <i>them</i> laid <i>them</i> up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be And the hand of Yahweh was with him.


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


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


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


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


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


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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:


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


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And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.


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


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And, lo, the angel of Yahweh came upon them, and the splendour of Yahweh shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.


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


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


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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 Sovereign hath made known unto us.


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


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


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And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called YAHSHUA, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.


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And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present <i>him</i> to Yahweh;


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As it is written in the law of Yahweh, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to Yahweh;


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And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of Yahweh, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.


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


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And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen Yahweh's Messiah.


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And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Yahshua, to do for him after the custom of the law,


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


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


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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;


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


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And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto Yahweh, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.


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


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


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


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


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And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.


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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.


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


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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.


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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,


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


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


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As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of Yahweh, make his paths straight.


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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 <i>shall be</i> made smooth;


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Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?


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


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And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.


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He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.


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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 <i>any</i> falsely; and be content with your wages.


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


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John answered, saying unto <i>them</i> all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire:


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Whose fan <i>is</i> 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.


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


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Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Yahshua also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,


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And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.


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And Yahshua himself began to be about thirty years of age, being as was supposed the son of Joseph, which was <i>the son</i> of Heli,


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Which was the <i>son of</i> Matthat, which was <i>the son</i> of Levi, which was <i>the son</i> of Melchi, which was <i>the son</i> of Janna, which was <i>the son</i> of Joseph,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Mattathiah, which was <i>the son</i> of Amos, which was <i>the son</i> of Nahum, which was <i>the son</i> of Esli, which was <i>the son</i> of Nagge,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Maath, which was <i>the son</i> of Mattathiah, which was <i>the son</i> of Semei, which was <i>the son</i> of Joseph, which was <i>the son</i> of Judah,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Joanan, which was <i>the son</i> of Rhesa, which was <i>the son</i> of Zerubbabel, which was <i>the son</i> of Shealtiel, which was <i>the son</i> of Neri,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Melchi, which was <i>the son</i> of Addi, which was <i>the son</i> of Cosam, which was <i>the son</i> of Elmodam, which was <i>the son</i> of Er,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Yehoshua, which was <i>the son</i> of Eliezer, which was <i>the son</i> of Jorim, which was <i>the son</i> of Matthat, which was <i>the son</i> of Levi,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Simeon, which was <i>the son</i> of Judah, which was <i>the son</i> of Joseph, which was <i>the son</i> of Jonan, which was <i>the son</i> of Eliakim,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Mal'ah, which was <i>the son</i> of Menan, which was <i>the son</i> of Mattatha, which was <i>the son</i> of Nathan, which was <i>the son</i> of David,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Jesse, which was <i>the son</i> of Obed, which was <i>the son</i> of Boaz, which was <i>the son</i> of Salmon, which was <i>the son</i> of Nahshon,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Aminadab, which was <i>the son</i> of Aram, which was <i>the son</i> of Hezron, which was <i>the son</i> of Perez, which was <i>the son</i> of Judah,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Jacob, which was <i>the son</i> of Isaac, which was <i>the son</i> of Abraham, which was <i>the son</i> of Terah, which was <i>the son</i> of Nachor,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Serug, which was <i>the son</i> of Reu, which was <i>the son</i> of Peleg, which was <i>the son</i> of Heber, which was <i>the son</i> of Shelah,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Cainan, which was <i>the son</i> of Arphaxad, which was <i>the son</i> of Shem, which was <i>the son</i> of Noah, which was <i>the son</i> of Lamech,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Methusela, which was <i>the son</i> of Enoch, which was <i>the son</i> of Jared, which was <i>the son</i> of Mahalalel, which was <i>the son</i> of Cainan,


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Which was <i>the son</i> of Enosh, which was <i>the son</i> of Seth, which was <i>the son</i> of Adam, which was <i>the son</i> of Elohim.


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


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


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


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


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


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And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the preeminence of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.


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And Yahshua answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship Yahweh thy Elohim, and him only shalt thou serve.


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And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of Elohim, cast thyself down from hence:


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


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And Yahshua returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.


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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.


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And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,


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The Spirit of Yahweh <i>is</i> upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the good news 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,


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


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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?


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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.


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But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Eliyah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;


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But unto none of them was Eliyah sent, save unto Zarephath, <i>a city</i> of Sidon, unto a woman <i>that was</i> a widow.


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


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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.


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


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Saying, Let <i>us</i> alone; what have we to do with thee, <i>thou</i> Yahshua of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of Elohim.


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


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


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


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


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Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with various diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.


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And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Messiah the Son of Elohim. And he rebuking <i>them</i> suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was the Messiah.


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And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.


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And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of Elohim to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.


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And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of Elohim, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,


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


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


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


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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.


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And they beckoned unto <i>their</i> 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.


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When Simon Peter saw <i>it,</i> he fell down at Yahshua's knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Master.


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And <i>so was</i> also Jacob, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Yahshua said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.


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


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


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And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.


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But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, praising Elohim.


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


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


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And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.


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


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


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


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


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And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was <i>taken</i> out of the new agreeth not with the old.


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And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.


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And it came to pass on the second Sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing <i>them</i> in <i>their</i> hands.


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


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


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How he went into the house of Elohim, and did take and eat the showbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?


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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.


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


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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.


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Then said Yahshua 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 <i>it?</i>


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


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And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to Elohim.


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


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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;


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


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And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed <i>be ye</i> poor: for yours is the kingdom of Elohim.


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Blessed <i>are ye</i> that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed <i>are ye</i> that weep now: for ye shall laugh.


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Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you <i>from their company,</i> and shall reproach <i>you,</i> and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.


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Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward <i>is</i> great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.


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


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


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


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


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


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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 <i>to</i> the evil.


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


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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 give it shall be measured to you again.


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


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


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Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.


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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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


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


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Then Yahshua went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Master, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:


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


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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 <i>it.</i>


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When Yahshua 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.


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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.


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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.


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


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And there came a fear on all: and they praised Elohim, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That Elohim hath visited his people.


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And John calling <i>unto him</i> two of his disciples sent <i>them</i> to Yahshua, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?


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When the men were come unto him, they said, John the Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?


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


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Then Yahshua 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 good news is preached.


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


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But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.


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


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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 Elohim is greater than he.


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And all the people that heard <i>him,</i> and the publicans, justified Elohim, being baptized with the baptism of John.


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


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


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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.


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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


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And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and took his place at the table.


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And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that <i>Yahshua</i> was eating in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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 <i>them</i> with the hairs of her head.


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


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And they that were eating with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?


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And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of Elohim: and the twelve <i>were</i> with him,


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


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


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And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable:


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A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.


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And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.


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And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.


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And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of Elohim: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.


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Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.


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They on the rock <i>are they,</i> which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.


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And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of <i>this</i> life, and bring no fruit to perfection.


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But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep <i>it,</i> and bring forth fruit with patience.


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


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For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither <i>any thing</i> hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.


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Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.


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Then came to him <i>his</i> mother and his brethren, and could not come at him because of the crowd.


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And it was told him <i>by certain</i> which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.


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And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of Elohim, and do it.


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Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.


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But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled <i>with water,</i> and were in jeopardy.


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And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.


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And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.


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And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in <i>any</i> house, but in the tombs.


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When he saw Yahshua, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Yahshua, <i>thou</i> Son of El Most High? I beseech thee, torment me not.


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For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.


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


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And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would allow them to enter into them. And he allowed them.


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Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.


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When they that fed <i>them</i> saw what was done, they fled, and went and told <i>it</i> in the city and in the country.


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Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Yahshua, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Yahshua, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.


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They also which saw <i>it told</i> them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.


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Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.


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Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Yahshua sent him away, saying,


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Return to thine own house, and show how great things Elohim hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Yahshua had done unto him.


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And it came to pass, that, when Yahshua was returned, the people <i>gladly</i> received him: for they were all waiting for him.


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And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Yahshua's feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:


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For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him.


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And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any,


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Came behind <i>him,</i> and touched the tassel of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stopped.


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And Yahshua said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press <i>thee,</i> and sayest thou, Who touched me?


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And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.


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While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's <i>house,</i> saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.


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But when Yahshua heard <i>it,</i> he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.


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And when he came into the house, he allowed no man to go in, save Peter, and Jacob, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden.


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


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And he said unto them, Take nothing for <i>your</i> journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.


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And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.


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Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;


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And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.


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And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.


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And the people, when they knew <i>it,</i> followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of Elohim, and healed them that had need of healing.


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And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get food: for we are here in a desert place.


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But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.


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For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.


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Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.


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And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.


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And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?


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They answering said, John the Baptist; but some <i>say,</i> Eliyah; and others <i>say,</i> that one of the old prophets is risen again.


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Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.


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And he said to <i>them</i> all, If any <i>man</i> will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake daily, and follow me.


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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.


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For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own majesty, and <i>in his</i> Father's, and of the holy angels.


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But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of Elohim.


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And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and Jacob, and went up into a mountain to pray.


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And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment <i>was</i> white <i>and</i> glistering.


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But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his splendour, and the two men that stood with him.


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And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Yahshua, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Eliyah: not knowing what he said.


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While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.


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And when the voice was past, Yahshua was found alone. And they kept <i>it</i> close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.


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And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.


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And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.


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And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.


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And Yahshua answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.


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And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare <i>him.</i> And Yahshua rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.


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And they were all amazed at the mighty power of Elohim. But while they wondered every one at all things which Yahshua did, he said unto his disciples,


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Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.


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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.


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And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.


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And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.


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And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,


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And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.


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And when his disciples James and John saw <i>this,</i> they said, Master, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Eliyah did?


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For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save <i>them.</i> And they went to another village.


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And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain <i>man</i> said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.


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And Yahshua said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air <i>have</i> nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay <i>his</i> head.


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


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And Yahshua said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of Elohim.


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After these things the Master appointed another seventy, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.


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Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly <i>is</i> great, but the labourers <i>are</i> few: pray ye therefore the Master of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.


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And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.


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And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.


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But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,


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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 Elohim is come nigh unto you.


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Woe unto thee, Chorazin woe unto thee, Bethsaida for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.


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He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.


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And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Master, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.


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Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.


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Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.


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In that hour Yahshua rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Sovereign of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.


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All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and <i>he</i> to whom the Son will reveal <i>him.</i>


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And he turned him unto <i>his</i> disciples, and said privately, Blessed <i>are</i> the eyes which see the things that ye see:


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For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen <i>them;</i> and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard <i>them.</i>


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And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?


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And he answering said, Thou shalt love Yahweh thy Elohim with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.


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And Yahshua answering said, A certain <i>man</i> went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded <i>him,</i> and departed, leaving <i>him</i> half dead.


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And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.


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And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked <i>on him,</i> and passed by on the other side.


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But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on <i>him,</i>


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And went to <i>him,</i> 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.


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And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave <i>them</i> to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.


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Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.


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But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Master, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.


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And Yahshua answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:


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But one thing is needful: and Miriam hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.


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


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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.


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


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


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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.


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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.


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And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.


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If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if <i>he ask</i> a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?


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If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall <i>your</i> heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?


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


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


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


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


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


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But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.


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When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.


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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 <i>is</i> the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.


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And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet.


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


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The men of Nineveh shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and, behold, a greater than Jonah <i>is</i> here.


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


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


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


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And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to eat.


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And the Master 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.


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But woe unto you, Pharisees for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of Elohim: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.


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Woe unto you, Pharisees for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.


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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over <i>them</i> are not aware <i>of them.</i>


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And he said, Woe unto you also, <i>ye</i> lawyers for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.


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Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.


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Therefore also said the wisdom of Elohim, I will send them prophets and apostles, and <i>some</i> of them they shall slay and persecute:


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That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;


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From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.


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Woe unto you, lawyers for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.


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And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge <i>him</i> vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:


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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.


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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.


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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.


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But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into gehenna; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.


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But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.


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Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of Elohim:


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And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.


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And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and <i>unto</i> magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:


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And one of the company said unto him, Teacher, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.


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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.


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And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:


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And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?


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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.


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And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, <i>and</i> be merry.


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But Elohim said unto him, <i>Thou</i> fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?


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


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Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and Elohim feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?


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Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his majesty was not arrayed like one of these.


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If then Elohim so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more <i>will he clothe</i> you, O ye of little faith?


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


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Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.


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And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.


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Blessed <i>are</i> those servants, whom the master when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to eat, and will come forth and serve them.


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And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find <i>them so,</i> blessed are those servants.


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And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.


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And the Master said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom <i>his</i> master shall make ruler over his household, to give <i>them their</i> portion of meat in due season?


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But and if that servant say in his heart, My master delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;


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The master of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for <i>him,</i> and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.


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And that servant, which knew his master's will, and prepared not <i>himself,</i> neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many <i>stripes.</i>


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But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few <i>stripes.</i> For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.


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For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.


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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.


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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.


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<i>Ye</i> hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?


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When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, <i>as thou art</i> in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.


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There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.


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And Yahshua answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?


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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?


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He spake also this parable; A certain <i>man</i> had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.


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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?


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And he answering said unto him, Master, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung <i>it:</i>


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And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up <i>herself.</i>


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And when Yahshua saw her, he called <i>her to him,</i> and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.


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And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Yahshua 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.


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The Master then answered him, and said, <i>Thou</i> hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or <i>his</i> ass from the stall, and lead <i>him</i> away to watering?


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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?


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And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the honorable things that were done by him.


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It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.


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


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Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.


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When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Master, Master, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:


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Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.


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But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all <i>ye</i> workers of iniquity.


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There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of Elohim, and you <i>yourselves</i> thrust out.


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And they shall come from the east, and <i>from</i> the west, and from the north, and <i>from</i> the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of Elohim.


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The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.


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And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and the third <i>day</i> I shall be perfected.


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Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the <i>day</i> following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.


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O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen <i>doth gather</i> her brood under <i>her</i> wings, and ye would not


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Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until <i>the time</i> come when ye shall say, Blessed <i>is</i> he that cometh in the name of Yahweh.


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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.


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And Yahshua answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?


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And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the Sabbath day?


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And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,


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When thou art bidden of any <i>man</i> to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;


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And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.


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But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit to eat with thee.


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Then said he also to him that bade him, 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.


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And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.


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And when one of them that sat to eat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed <i>is</i> he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of Elohim.


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And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.


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And they all with one <i>consent</i> 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.


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And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.


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So that servant came, and showed his master these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor, and the maimed, and the lame, and the blind.


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And the master said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel <i>them</i> to come in, that my house may be filled.


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If any <i>man</i> come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.


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For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have <i>sufficient</i> to finish <i>it?</i>


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Lest at any time, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish <i>it,</i> all that behold <i>it</i> begin to mock him,


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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?


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Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.


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It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; <i>but</i> men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.


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What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?


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And when he cometh home, he calleth together <i>his</i> friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.


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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.


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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?


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And when she hath found <i>it,</i> she calleth <i>her</i> friends and <i>her</i> neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.


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Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of Elohim over one sinner that repenteth.


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And the younger of them said to <i>his</i> father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth <i>to me.</i> And he divided unto them <i>his</i> living.


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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.


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And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.


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And he was longing to fill his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.


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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


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I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,


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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 took him in his arms, and kissed him.


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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.


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But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put <i>it</i> on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on <i>his</i> feet:


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For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.


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Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.


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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.


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And he answering said to <i>his</i> 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:


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But as soon as this thy son was come, which has wasted your property with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.


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It was right that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.


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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.


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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.


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Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my master taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.


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I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.


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So he called every one of his master's debtors <i>unto him,</i> and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my master?


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And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.


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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.


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And the master 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.


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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.


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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.


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If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true <i>riches?</i>


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And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?


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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 Yahweh and mammon.


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And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but Elohim knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of Elohim.


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The law and the prophets <i>were</i> until John: since that time the kingdom of Elohim is preached, and every man presseth into it.


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Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from <i>her</i> husband committeth adultery.


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There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:


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And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.


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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;


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And in the grave he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.


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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.


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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.


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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 <i>would come</i> from thence.


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For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.


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And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.


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Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe <i>unto him,</i> through whom they come


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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.


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Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.


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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.


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And the Master 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.


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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 eat?


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And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?


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So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.


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And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.


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And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off:


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And when he saw <i>them,</i> he said unto them, Go show yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.


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And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of Elohim should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of Elohim cometh not with observation:


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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 <i>it.</i>


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And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after <i>them,</i> nor follow <i>them.</i>


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For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one <i>part</i> under heaven, shineth unto the other <i>part</i> under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.


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They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.


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Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;


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But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed <i>them</i> all.


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In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.


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Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.


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I tell you, in that night there shall be two <i>men</i> in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.


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And they answered and said unto him, Where, Master? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body <i>is,</i> thither will the eagles be gathered together.


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And he spake a parable unto them <i>to this end,</i> that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;


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And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not Elohim, nor regard man;


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And shall not Elohim avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?


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I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?


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And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:


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The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, Elohim, I thank thee, that I am not as other men <i>are,</i> extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.


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And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as <i>his</i> eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, Elohim be merciful to me a sinner.


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I tell you, this man went down to his house justified <i>rather</i> than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.


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And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when <i>his</i> disciples saw <i>it,</i> they rebuked them.


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But Yahshua called them <i>unto him,</i> and said, Permit little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of Elohim.


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Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of Elohim as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.


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And Yahshua said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none <i>is</i> good, save one, <i>that is,</i> Elohim.


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Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.


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Now when Yahshua heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.


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And when Yahshua saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of Elohim


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For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of Elohim.


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And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of Elohim's sake,


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Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.


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Then he took <i>unto him</i> the twelve, and 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.


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For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:


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And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.


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And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:


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And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, <i>Thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me.


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And Yahshua stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,


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And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, praising Elohim: and all the people, when they saw <i>it,</i> gave praise unto Elohim.


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And, behold, <i>there was</i> a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.


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And he sought to see Yahshua who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.


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And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that <i>way.</i>


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And when Yahshua came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.


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And when they saw <i>it,</i> they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.


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And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Master; Behold, Master, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore <i>him</i> fourfold.


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And Yahshua said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.


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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 Elohim should immediately appear.


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He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.


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And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.


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But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this <i>man</i> to reign over us.


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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.


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And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.


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And another came, saying, Master, behold, <i>here is</i> thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:


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For I feared thee, because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.


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And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, <i>thou</i> wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was a harsh man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:


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Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?


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And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give <i>it</i> to him that hath ten pounds.


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For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.


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But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay <i>them</i> before me.


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And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called <i>the mount</i> of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,


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Saying, Go ye into the village over against <i>you;</i> in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring <i>him hither.</i>


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And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose <i>him?</i> thus shall ye say unto him, Because our Sovereign hath need of him.


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And they brought him to Yahshua: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Yahshua thereon.


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And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise Elohim with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;


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Saying, Blessed <i>be</i> the King that cometh in the name of Yahweh: peace in heaven, and honor in the highest.


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And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.


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Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace but now they are hid from thine eyes.


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For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,


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And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.


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Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.


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And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,


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And it came to pass, <i>that</i> on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and announced the good news, the chief priests and the scribes came upon <i>him</i> with the elders,


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And spoke unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?


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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?


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But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.


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Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.


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And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent <i>him</i> away empty.


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And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated <i>him</i> shamefully, and sent <i>him</i> away empty.


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Then said the master of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence <i>him</i> when they see him.


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But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.


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So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed <i>him.</i> What therefore shall the master of the vineyard do unto them?


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He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard <i>it,</i> they said, <i>May that never be so</i>


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


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


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And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.


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And they watched <i>him,</i> and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.


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And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person <i>of any,</i> but teachest the way of Elohim truly:


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And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto Elohim the things which be Elohim's.


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And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.


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Then came to <i>him</i> certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,


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Saying, Teacher, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.


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But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:


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Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of Elohim, being the children of the resurrection.


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Now that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he calleth Yahweh the Elohim of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob.


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And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, Yahweh said unto my Sovereign, Sit thou on my right hand,


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Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;


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Which devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.


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For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of Elohim: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.


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<i>As for</i> these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.


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And they asked him, saying, Teacher, but when shall these things be? and what sign <i>will there be</i> when these things shall come to pass?


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And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.


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But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end <i>is</i> not by and by.


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And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.


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But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute <i>you,</i> delivering <i>you</i> up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.


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For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.


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And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and <i>some</i> of you shall they cause to be put to death.


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And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.


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Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.


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But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.


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And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.


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And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;


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Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.


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And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.


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So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of Elohim is nigh at hand.


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And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and <i>so</i> that day come upon you unawares.


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Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.


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And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called <i>the mount</i> of Olives.


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And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them.


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And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in.


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And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?


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For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of Elohim.


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For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of Elohim shall come.


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And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake <i>it,</i> and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.


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Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup <i>is</i> the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.


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And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.


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But ye <i>shall</i> not <i>be so:</i> but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.


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For whether <i>is</i> greater, he that sitteth at the table, or he that serveth? <i>is</i> not he that sitteth at table? but I am among you as he that serveth.


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That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


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And the Master said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired <i>to have</i> you, that he may sift <i>you</i> as wheat:


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But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.


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And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.


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And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.


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Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take <i>it,</i> and likewise <i>his</i> scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.


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For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.


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And he came out, and went, as was his custom, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.


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Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.


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And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.


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And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judah, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Yahshua to kiss him.


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When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Master, shall we smite with the sword?


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Then Yahshua said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?


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When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.


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Then took they <i>him,</i> and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.


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And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.


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But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him.


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And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.


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And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this <i>fellow</i> also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.


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And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.


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And the Master turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Master, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.


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And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?


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And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,


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And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this <i>fellow</i> perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is the Messiah a King.


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And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest <i>it.</i>


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And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.


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


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And when Herod saw Yahshua, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long <i>season,</i> because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.


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And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked <i>him,</i> and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.


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And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.


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Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined <i>him</i> before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:


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And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let <i>him</i> go.


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And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be executed. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.


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And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Yahshua to their will.


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And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the <i>torture</i> stake, that he might bear <i>it</i> after Yahshua.


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And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.


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But Yahshua turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.


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For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed <i>are</i> the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.


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And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they executed him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.


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Then said Yahshua, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.


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And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided <i>him</i>, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be the Messiah, the chosen of Elohim.


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And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.


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And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be the Messiah, save thyself and us.


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But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear Elohim, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?


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And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.


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And when Yahshua had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he breathed his last.


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Now when the centurion saw what was done, he praised Elohim, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.


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And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.


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And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.


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And, behold, <i>there was</i> a man named Joseph, a counsellor; <i>and he was</i> a good man, and a just:


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The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them; <i>he was</i> of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of Elohim.


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And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.


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And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.


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And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment.


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Now upon the first <i>day</i> of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain <i>others</i> with them.


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And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:


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And as they were afraid, and bowed down <i>their</i> faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?


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Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be executed, and the third day rise again.


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It was Miriam Magdalene, and Joanna, and Miriam <i>the mother</i> of Jacob, and other <i>women that were</i> with them, which told these things unto the apostles.


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Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.


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And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem <i>about sixty</i> furlongs.


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And it came to pass, that, while they communed <i>together</i> and reasoned, Yahshua himself drew near, and went with them.


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And he said unto them, What manner of communications <i>are</i> these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?


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And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?


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And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Yahshua of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before Elohim and all the people:


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And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have executed him.


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But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, today is the third day since these things were done.


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And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.


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And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found <i>it</i> even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.


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And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.


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And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.


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But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.


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And it came to pass, as he sat to eat with them, he took bread, and blessed <i>it,</i> and brake, and gave to them.


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And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?


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And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,


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And they told what things <i>were done</i> in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.


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And as they thus spake, Yahshua himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace <i>be</i> unto you.


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Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.


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And he said unto them, These <i>are</i> the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and <i>in</i> the prophets, and <i>in</i> the psalms, concerning me.


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And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved the Messiah to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:


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And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.


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And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.


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The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all <i>men</i> through him might believe.


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But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of Yahweh, <i>even</i> to them that believe on his name:


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And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his majesty, the majesty as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.


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


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No man hath seen Yahweh at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared <i>him.</i>


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


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


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


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He said, I <i>am</i> the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of Yahweh, as said the prophet Isaiah.


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


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


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He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.


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


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


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


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


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And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Spirit.


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


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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.


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


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


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


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Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Yahshua of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.


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


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


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Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Yahshua answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.


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


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Yahshua 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.


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


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


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


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When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: but the servants which drew the water knew; the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,


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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: <i>but</i> thou hast kept the good wine until now.


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


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After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.


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


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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;


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


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


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


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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 Yahshua had said.


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


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The same came to Yahshua by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from Yahweh: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except Elohim be with him.


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


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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?


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Yahshua answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and <i>of</i> the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of Elohim.


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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.


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


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


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And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, <i>even</i> the Son of man which is in heaven.


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For Yahweh so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.


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


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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 Elohim.


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


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


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


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


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


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And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all <i>men</i> come to him.


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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.


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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.


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For he whom Elohim hath sent speaketh the words of Elohim: for Elohim giveth not the Spirit by measure <i>unto him.</i>


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He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of Elohim abideth on him.


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


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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.


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


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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.


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Yahshua answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of Elohim, 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.


