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And Jesse begot David the king; and David the king begot Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;


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


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Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way: When as his mother Mary 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 man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.


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But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, you son of David, fear not to take unto you Mary your 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 you shall call his name JESUS: 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 the Lord 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, God with us.


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


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


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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 Christ should be born.


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And you Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, are not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of you shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.


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Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, inquired 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 you have found him, 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 had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.


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And being warned of God 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 the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be you there until I bring you 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 the Lord 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 exceedingly angry, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders of it, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired 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 place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go to there: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:


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And he came and dwelled 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 you the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.


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And the same John had his clothing 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 has warned you to flee from the wrath to come?


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


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And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which does not bring 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 comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with fire:


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


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And Jesus answering said unto him, <J>Permit it to be so now: for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness.</J> Then he permitted him.


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


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


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


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And says unto him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.


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Again, the devil takes him up into an exceedingly high mountain, and shows him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;


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Then says Jesus unto him, <J>Get you hence, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.</J>


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


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


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The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.


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


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


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


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


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And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with different diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were insane, 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 from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond the 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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<J>Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.</J>


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


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


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<J>You are the salt of the earth: but if the salt has lost its savour, with what shall it be salted? it is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.</J>


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


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<J>Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.</J>


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<J>For truthfully I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one small mark shall in no way pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.</J>


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


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


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<J>You have heard that it was said of them of old time, You shall not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:</J>


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<J>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, You fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.</J>


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<J>Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you;</J>


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<J>Leave there your gift before the altar, and go your way; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.</J>


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<J>Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be cast into prison.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, You shall by no means come out from there, till you have paid the last copper coin.</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, That whosoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.</J>


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<J>And if your right eye offend you, pluck it out, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish, and not that your whole body should be cast into hell.</J>


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<J>And if your right hand offend you, cut it off, and cast it from you: for it is profitable for you that one of your members should perish, and not that your whole body should be cast into hell.</J>


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<J>It has been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, except for the cause of fornication, causes her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced commits adultery.</J>


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<J>Again, you have heard that it has been said by them of old time, You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform unto the Lord your oaths:</J>


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


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<J>But let your communication be, Yes, yes; No, no: for whatsoever is more than these comes of evil.</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, That you resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.</J>


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<J>And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for those who despitefully use you, and persecute you;</J>


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<J>That you may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.</J>


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<J>For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? do not even the publicans the same?</J>


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<J>And if you salute your brothers only, what do you more than others? do not even the publicans so?</J>


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<J>Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>Therefore when you are doing your alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Truthfully I say unto you, They have their reward.</J>


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<J>That your alms may be in secret: and your Father which sees in secret himself shall reward you openly.</J>


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<J>And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Truthfully I say unto you, They have their reward.</J>


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<J>But you, when you pray, enter into your closet, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father which sees in secret shall reward you openly.</J>


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


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<J>Be not you therefore like unto them: for your Father knows what things you have need of, before you ask him.</J>


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<J>And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.</J>


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<J>But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.</J>


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<J>Moreover when you fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Truthfully I say unto you, They have their reward.</J>


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<J>That you appear not unto men to fast, but unto your Father who is in secret: and your Father, which sees in secret, shall reward you openly.</J>


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<J>Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:</J>


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<J>But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust corrupts, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:</J>


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<J>The light of the body is the eye: if therefore your eye be sound, your whole body shall be full of light.</J>


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<J>But if your eye be evil, your whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you be darkness, how great is that darkness!</J>


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<J>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. You cannot serve God and mammon.</J>


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<J>Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than food, and the body than clothing?</J>


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<J>Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they?</J>


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<J>And why take you thought for clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:</J>


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


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<J>Therefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?</J>


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<J>Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, How shall we be clothed?</J>


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<J>(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.</J>


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


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<J>Take therefore no thought for the next day: for the next day shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.</J>


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<J>For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you mete out, it shall be measured back to you again.</J>


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<J>And why do you behold the speck that is in your brother's eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye?</J>


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<J>Or how will you say to your brother, Let me pull out the speck out of your eye; and, behold, a beam is in your own eye?</J>


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<J>You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye; and then shall you see clearly to cast out the speck out of your brother's eye.</J>


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


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<J>Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:</J>


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<J>For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.</J>


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<J>If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?</J>


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


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<J>Enter you in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in there:</J>


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<J>Because narrow is the gate, and constricted is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.</J>


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


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


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<J>Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out devils? and in your name done many wonderful works?</J>


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<J>Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and does them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And every one that hears these sayings of mine, and does them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:</J>


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<J>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 thereof.</J>


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And it came to pass, when Jesus 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, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.


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And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, <J>I will; be you clean.</J> And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.


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And Jesus says unto him, <J>See you tell no man; but go your way, show your self to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.</J>


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


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For I am a man of authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.


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


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<J>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.</J>


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


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And Jesus said unto the centurion, <J>Go your way; and as you have believed, so be it done unto you.</J> And his servant was healed in the very same hour.


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And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid down, and burning with fever.


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


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That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, He took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses.


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And Jesus says unto him, <J>The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.</J>


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


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And he says unto them, <J>Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?</J> Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.


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But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!


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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, exceedingly fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.


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And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with you, Jesus, you Son of God? are you come here to torment us before the time?


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


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And he said unto them, Go. And when they had 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 everything, and what was befallen to those possessed of the devils.


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And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they asked him to depart out of their borders.


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And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto him who was sick of the palsy; <J>Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.</J>


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<J>But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins,</J> (then says he to the man sick of the palsy,) <J>Arise, take up your bed, and go unto your house.</J>


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


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And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he says unto him, <J>Follow me.</J> And he arose, and followed him.


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And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at food 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 it, they said unto his disciples, Why does your Master eat with publicans and sinners?


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


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


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


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And Jesus said unto them, <J>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.</J>


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<J>No man puts a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up takes from the garment, and the tear is made worse.</J>


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<J>Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runs out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.</J>


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While he spoke these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your 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 him, and touched the hem of his garment:


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But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, <J>Daughter, be of good comfort; your faith has made you whole.</J> And the woman was made whole from that hour.


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He said unto them, <J>Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleeps.</J> And they laughed him to scorn.


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And when Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, You 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 Jesus says unto them, Believe you that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yes, Lord.


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And their eyes were opened; and Jesus strictly instructed them, saying, <J>See that no man know it.</J>


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


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


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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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<J>Pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.</J>


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And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against 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; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;


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Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;


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


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<J>Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.</J>


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


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<J>And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go from there.</J>


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


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


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<J>Truthfully 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.</J>


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


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<J>But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will whip you in their synagogues;</J>


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<J>And you shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.</J>


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


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


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


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<J>But when they persecute you in this city, flee you into another: for truthfully I say unto you, You shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.</J>


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


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


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


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


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<J>Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.</J>


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<J>Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.</J>


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<J>He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.</J>


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


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


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Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>Go and show John again those things which you do hear and see:</J>


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<J>The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.</J>


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


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


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


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.</J>


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<J>And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.</J>


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


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<J>And saying, We have piped unto you, and you have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and you have not lamented.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, Chorazin! woe unto you, 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.</J>


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


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<J>And you, Capernaum, which is exalted unto heaven, shall be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in you, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.</J>


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


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At that time Jesus answered and said, <J>I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes.</J>


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<J>All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, but the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.</J>


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<J>Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.</J>


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At that time Jesus 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, your disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the sabbath day.


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But he said unto them, <J>Have you not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they that were with him;</J>


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<J>How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the showbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for those who were with him, but only for the priests?</J>


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<J>Or have you not read in the law, that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless?</J>


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<J>But if you had known what this means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, you would not have condemned the guiltless.</J>


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


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And he said unto them, <J>What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?</J>


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<J>How much then is a man better than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the sabbath days.</J>


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Then says he to the man, <J>Stretch forth your hand.</J> And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, just as the other.


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But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from there: 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 man both spoke and saw.


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But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.


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And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, <J>Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:</J>


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


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


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<J>Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? and then he will plunder his house.</J>


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<J>Therefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.</J>


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<J>And whosoever speaks a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.</J>


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<J>Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit.</J>


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<J>O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.</J>


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<J>A good man out of the good treasure of the heart brings forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account of it in the day of judgment.</J>


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Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from you.


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But he answered and said unto them, <J>An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:</J>


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<J>For as Jonas 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.</J>


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<J>The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, one greater than Jonas is here.</J>


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<J>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, one greater than Solomon is here.</J>


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<J>When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.</J>


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<J>Then he says, I will return into my house from where I came out; and when he is come, he finds it empty, swept, and garnished.</J>


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


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While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, desiring to speak with him.


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Then one said unto him, Behold, your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to speak with you.


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And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, <J>Behold my mother and my brothers!</J>


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<J>For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.</J>


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And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a boat, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.


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<J>Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:</J>


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<J>And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.</J>


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<J>But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.</J>


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He answered and said unto them, <J>Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.</J>


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<J>For whosoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that which he has.</J>


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


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<J>And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which says, By hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive:</J>


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For this people's heart is grown gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.


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<J>For truthfully I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.</J>


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<J>When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the wayside.</J>


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<J>But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and quickly with joy receives it;</J>


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<J>yet has he not root in himself, but lasts for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, by and by he is offended.</J>


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<J>He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.</J>


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<J>But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.</J>


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


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<J>So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? from whence then has it tares?</J>


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<J>He said unto them, An enemy has done this. The servants said unto him, Do you want then that we go and gather them up?</J>


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<J>Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather you together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.</J>


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Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, <J>The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:</J>


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<J>Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches of it.</J>


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Another parable spoke he unto them; <J>The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.</J>


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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 Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.


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


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<J>The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.</J>


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<J>As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.</J>


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<J>The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and those who do iniquity;</J>


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<J>Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.</J>


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<J>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; which when a man has found, he hides, and for joy of it goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.</J>


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<J>Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.</J>


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<J>Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:</J>


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


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<J>So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,</J>


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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, From where has this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?


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Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?


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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 him 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 the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and those who sat with him at food, he commanded it to be given her.


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When Jesus heard of it, he departed from there by boat into a deserted place apart: and when the people had heard of it, they followed him on foot out of the cities.


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And Jesus 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 deserted place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves provisions.


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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 broke, and gave the loaves 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 fragments that remained twelve baskets full.


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And immediately Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a boat, 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 boat, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.


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


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And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, <J>O you of little faith, why did you doubt?</J>


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And asked him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.


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Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.


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<J>For God commanded, saying, Honor your father and mother: and, He that curses father or mother, let him die the death.</J>


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<J>But you say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift to God, whatever you might have gained from me;</J>


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<J>And honor not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have you made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition.</J>


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<J>This people draws close unto me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.</J>


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<J>Not that which goes into the mouth defiles a man; but that which comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.</J>


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<J>Let them alone: they are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.</J>


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<J>Do not you yet understand, that whatsoever enters in at the mouth goes into the belly, and is cast out into the drain?</J>


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<J>But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.</J>


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<J>For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:</J>


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And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same borders, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, you son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.


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And Jesus departed from there, and came close unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.


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Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, <J>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.</J>


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And his disciples say unto him, From where should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?


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And Jesus says unto them, <J>How many loaves have you?</J> 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 broke them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.


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He answered and said unto them, <J>When it is evening, you say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.</J>


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<J>And in the morning, It will be foul weather today: for the sky is red and lowering. O you hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky; but can you not discern the signs of the times?</J>


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<J>A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.</J>


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<J>Do you not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets you took up?</J>


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<J>How is it that you do not understand that I spoke it not to you concerning bread, but that you should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?</J>


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When Jesus came into the borders of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, <J>Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?</J>


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And they said, Some say that you are John the Baptist: some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.


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And Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>Blessed are you, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood has not revealed it unto you, but my Father who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>And I say also unto you, That you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.</J>


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<J>And I will give unto you the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.</J>


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Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from you, Lord: this shall not be unto you.


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<J>For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.</J>


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<J>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?</J>


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<J>For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.</J>


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<J>Truthfully 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.</J>


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And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothing was white as the light.


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Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if you will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.


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While he yet spoke, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, <J>This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear you him.</J>


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And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, <J>Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.</J>


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And Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>Elijah truly shall first come, and restore all things.</J>


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Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is insane, and intensely vexed: for frequently he falls into the fire, and often into the water.


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Then Jesus answered and said, <J>O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I endure you? bring him to here to me.</J>


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<J>And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again.</J> And they were exceedingly sorry.


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And when they had come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Does not your master pay tribute?


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He says, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, <J>What think you, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?</J>


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<J>Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go you to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first comes up; and when you have opened his mouth, you shall find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and you</J>.


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<J>Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.</J>


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<J>But whoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.</J>


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<J>Woe unto the world because of offenses! for it must be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!</J>


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<J>Therefore if your hand or your foot offend you, cut them off, and cast them from you: it is better for you to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.</J>


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<J>And if your eye offend you, pluck it out, and cast it from you: it is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.</J>


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<J>Take heed that you 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 who is in heaven.</J>


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<J>How think you? if a man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not leave the ninety and nine, and goes into the mountains, and seeks that which is gone astray?</J>


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<J>And if so be that he find it, truthfully I say unto you, he rejoices more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.</J>


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<J>Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.</J>


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<J>Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you have gained your brother.</J>


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<J>But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.</J>


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<J>And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto you as an heathen man and a publican.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, Whatsoever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.</J>


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<J>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 who is in heaven.</J>


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Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?


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<J>Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.</J>


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<J>And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.</J>


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<J>But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.</J>


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<J>The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.</J>


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<J>Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.</J>


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<J>But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, which owed him a hundred denarii: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me what you owe.</J>


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<J>And his fellow servant fell down at his feet, and asked him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.</J>


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<J>So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.</J>


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<J>Then his lord, after he had called him, said unto him, O you wicked servant, I forgave you all that debt, because you desired me to:</J>


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<J>And his lord was very angry, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.</J>


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<J>So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if you from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.</J>


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And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judaea beyond the 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, <J>Have you not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,</J>


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<J>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?</J>


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<J>Therefore they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.</J>


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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 says unto them, <J>Moses because of the hardness of your hearts permitted you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.</J>


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<J>And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, unless it be for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery: and whoever marries her who is put away does commit adultery.</J>


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<J>For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.</J>


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Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.


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But Jesus said, <J>Permit little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.</J>


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And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?


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And he said unto him, <J>Why do you call me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments.</J>


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He says unto him, Which? Jesus said, <J>You shall do no murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,</J>


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Jesus said unto him, <J>If you will be perfect, go and sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.</J>


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Then said Jesus unto his disciples, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.</J>


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<J>And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.</J>


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But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, <J>With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.</J>


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Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed you; what shall we have therefore?


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And Jesus said unto them, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</J>


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<J>And every one that has forsaken houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.</J>


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<J>For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.</J>


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<J>And when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard.</J>


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<J>And said unto them; Go you also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.</J>


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<J>And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and says unto them, Why stand you here all the day idle?</J>


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<J>They say unto him, Because no man has hired us. He says unto them, Go you also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall you receive.</J>


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<J>So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard says unto his steward, Call the laborers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.</J>


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<J>And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a denarius.</J>


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<J>But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a denarius.</J>


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<J>Saying, These last have worked but one hour, and you have made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.</J>


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<J>But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do you no wrong: did not you agree with me for a denarius?</J>


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<J>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,</J>


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<J>And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to whip, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.</J>


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Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.


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And he said unto her, <J>What will you?</J> She says unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on the left, in your kingdom.


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But Jesus answered and said, <J>You know not what you ask. Are you 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.</J>


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And he says unto them, <J>You 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 it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.</J>


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But Jesus called them unto him, and said, <J>You know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.</J>


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<J>But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;</J>


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<J>Just as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many.</J>


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And, behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, you 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 Lord, you son of David.


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So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.


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And when they drew close unto Jerusalem, and had come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,


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Saying unto them, <J>Go into the village next to you, and immediately you shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.</J>


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<J>And if any man say anything unto you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and immediately he will send them.</J>


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Tell you the daughter of Sion, Behold, your King comes unto you, 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 on the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and scattered them on 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 comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.


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And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,


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And said unto them, <J>It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves.</J>


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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 intensely displeased,


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And said unto him, Do you hear what these say? And Jesus says unto them, <J>Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have perfected praise?</J>


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And when he saw a fig tree on the way, he came to it, and found nothing on it, but leaves only, and said unto it, <J>Let no fruit grow on you henceforward forever.</J> And immediately the fig tree withered away.


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Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if you shall say unto this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; it shall be done.</J>


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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 are you doing these things? and who gave you this authority?


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And Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.</J>


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<J>The baptism of John, from where was it? from heaven, or of men?</J> And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did you not then believe him?


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<J>But what think you? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work today in my vineyard.</J>


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<J>And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.</J>


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<J>Whether of them two did the will of his father?</J> They say unto him, The first. Jesus says unto them, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.</J>


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<J>For John came unto you on the way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and you, when you had seen it, repented not afterward, that you might believe him.</J>


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<J>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:</J>


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<J>And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.


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Jesus says unto them, <J>Did you never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?</J>


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<J>Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits of it.</J>


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<J>And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.</J>


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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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<J>And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.</J>


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<J>Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell those who are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.</J>


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<J>But when the king heard of it, he was very angry: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.</J>


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<J>Then says he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were invited were not worthy.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:</J>


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<J>And he says unto him, Friend, how came you in to here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.</J>


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<J>Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</J>


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And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, neither care you for any man: for you regard not the person of men.


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They say unto him, Caesar's. Then says he unto them, <J>Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.</J>


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Saying, Master, 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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Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>You do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.</J>


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<J>For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.</J>


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<J>But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,</J>


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<J>I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.</J>


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Jesus said unto him, <J>You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.</J>


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<J>The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool?</J>


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<J>All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not you after their works: for they say, and do not.</J>


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<J>For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.</J>


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<J>But all their works they do to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,</J>


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<J>And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.</J>


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<J>But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, nor permit them who are entering to go in.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayer: therefore you shall receive the greater damnation.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you cover sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, you make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, you 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!</J>


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<J>You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?</J>


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<J>And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever swears by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.</J>


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<J>You fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifies the gift?</J>


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<J>And he that shall swear by heaven, swears by the throne of God, and by him that sits thereon.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these you should have done, and not leave the other undone.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.</J>


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<J>You blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are like whitewashed sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are inside full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.</J>


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<J>Even so you also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because you build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchers of the righteous,</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Therefore you be witnesses unto yourselves, that you are the children of those who killed the prophets.</J>


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<J>Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them you shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall you whip in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:</J>


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<J>That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom you slew between the temple and the altar.</J>


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<J>O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets, and stone those who are sent unto you, how often would I have gathered your children together, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!</J>


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<J>For I say unto you, You shall not see me henceforth, till you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.</J>


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And Jesus said unto them, <J>See you not all these things? Truthfully I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.</J>


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<J>And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.</J>


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<J>For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in different places.</J>


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<J>Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.</J>


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<J>And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.</J>


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<J>When you therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place,</J> (whoever reads, let him understand:)


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<J>For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.</J>


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<J>And unless those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.</J>


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<J>For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.</J>


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<J>Therefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.</J>


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<J>For as the lightning comes out of the east, and shines even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.</J>


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<J>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:</J>


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<J>And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When its branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is close:</J>


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<J>So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.</J>


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<J>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,</J>


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<J>And did not know until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.</J>


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<J>But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have permitted his house to be broken up.</J>


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<J>Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?</J>


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<J>The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looks not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,</J>


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<J>And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</J>


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<J>Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.</J>


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<J>But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go you rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.</J>


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<J>And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his own ability; and immediately took his journey.</J>


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<J>Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.</J>


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<J>And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.</J>


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<J>His lord said unto him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.</J>


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<J>He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.</J>


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<J>His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.</J>


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<J>Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered:</J>


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<J>And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the earth: lo, there you have that which is yours.</J>


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<J>His lord answered and said unto him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I have not scattered:</J>


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<J>You ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with interest.</J>


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<J>For unto every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.</J>


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<J>And cast you the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.</J>


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<J>When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:</J>


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<J>And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats:</J>


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<J>Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:</J>


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<J>For I was hungry, and you gave me food: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in:</J>


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<J>Naked, and you clothed me: I was sick, and you visited me: I was in prison, and you came unto me.</J>


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<J>Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see you hungry, and fed you? or thirsty, and gave you drink?</J>


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<J>And the King shall answer and say unto them, Truthfully I say unto you, Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brothers, you have done it unto me.</J>


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<J>Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:</J>


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<J>I was a stranger, and you took me not in: naked, and you clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and you visited me not.</J>


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<J>Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we you hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto you?</J>


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<J>Then shall he answer them, saying, Truthfully I say unto you, Inasmuch as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.</J>


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<J>You know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.</J>


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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 at food.


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When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, <J>Why trouble you the woman? for she has wrought a good work upon me.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her.</J>


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And said unto them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they contracted with him for thirty pieces of silver.


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Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where will you that we prepare for you to eat the passover?


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And he said, <J>Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master says, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples</J>.


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And he answered and said,<J>He that dips his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.</J>


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<J>The Son of man goes 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.</J>


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Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, <J>You have said it.</J>


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And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, <J>Take, eat; this is my body.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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Then says Jesus unto them, <J>All you 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.</J>


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Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of you, yet will I never be offended.


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Jesus said unto him, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me three times.</J>


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Peter said unto him, Though I should die with you, yet will I not deny you. Likewise also said all the disciples.


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Then comes Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and says unto the disciples, <J>Sit you here, while I go and pray yonder.</J>


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Then says he unto them, <J>My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death: tarry you here, and watch with me.</J>


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And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, <J>O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will</J>.


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And he comes unto the disciples, and finds them asleep, and says unto Peter, <J>What, could you not watch with me one hour?</J>


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<J>Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.</J>


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He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, <J>O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, unless I drink it, your will be done.</J>


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Then comes he to his disciples, and says unto them, <J>Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.</J>


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And while he yet spoke, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.


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Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.


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And Jesus said unto him, <J>Friend, why are you come?</J> Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.


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And, behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his 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 Jesus unto him, <J>Put up again your sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.</J>


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<J>Think you that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?</J>


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In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, <J>Are you come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and you laid no hold on me.</J>


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<J>But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.</J> Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.


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And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him 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 Jesus, to put him to death;


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But found none: yes, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,


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And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answer you nothing? what is it which these witness against you?


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But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you be the Christ, the Son of God.


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Jesus says unto him, <J>You have said it: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall you see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.</J>


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Then the high priest tore his clothes, saying, He has spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.


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Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,


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Now Peter sat outside in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee.


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And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.


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And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely you also are one of them; for your speech betrays you.


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Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I do not know the man. And immediately the cock crowed.


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And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crows, you shall deny me three times. 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 Jesus to put him to death:


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Then Judas, 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 innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see you to that.


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And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful 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 Jeremiah 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 Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, <J>You say it.</J>


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Now at that feast the governor was accustomed to release unto the people a prisoner, whomever they desired.


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Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom do you will that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?


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When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Do nothing to that righteous man: for I have endured 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 for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.


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The governor answered and said unto them, Which of the two do you will that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.


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Pilate says unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus who is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.


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And the governor said, Why, what evil has he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.


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When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see you to it.


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Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.


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And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it 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 they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own clothing on him, and led him away to crucify him.


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And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.


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And they crucified him, and divided his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They divided my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.


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And saying, You that destroys the temple, and builds it in three days, save yourself. If you be the Son of God, come down from the cross.


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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 cross, and we will believe him.


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And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, <J>Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?</J> that is to say, <J>My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?</J>


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And immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.


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And, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks tore;


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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 Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.


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And many women were there beholding far off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:


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Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.


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When the evening was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' 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 sepulcher, and departed.


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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 sepulcher be made secure 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 day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher.


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And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.


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And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not you: for I know that you seek Jesus, which was crucified.


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And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goes before you into Galilee; there shall you see him: lo, I have told you.


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And they departed quickly from the sepulcher 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, Jesus met them, saying, <J>All hail.</J> And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.


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Then said Jesus unto them, <J>Be not afraid: go tell my brothers that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.</J>


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Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch 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 instructed: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.


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And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying, <J>All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.</J>


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<J>Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit:</J>


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<J>Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.</J>


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


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


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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 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 comes 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 Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.


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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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And saying, <J>The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent you, and believe the gospel.</J>


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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 farther from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.


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And at evening, 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 said unto them, <J>Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for this purpose came I forth.</J>


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And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If you will, you can make me clean.


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And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and says unto him, <J>I will; be clean.</J>


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And says unto him, <J>See you say nothing to any man: but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.</J>


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


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When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the one sick of the palsy, <J>Son, your sins be forgiven you.</J>


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


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<J>Which is easier to say to the one sick of the palsy, Your sins be forgiven you; or to say, Arise, and take up your bed, and walk?</J>


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And he went forth again by the seaside; 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, <J>Follow me.</J> And he arose and 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 eats and drinks with publicans and sinners?


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When Jesus heard it, he says unto them, <J>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.</J>


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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 your disciples fast not?


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And Jesus said unto them, <J>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.</J>


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<J>No man also sews a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up takes away from the old, and the tear is made worse.</J>


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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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<J>How he went into the house of God 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 those who were with him?</J>


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And he says unto them, <J>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.</J>


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


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And from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and from beyond the 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 unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, You are the Son of God.


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


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And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, your mother and your brothers outside seek for you.


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And he looked round about on those who sat about him, and said, <J>Behold my mother and my brothers!</J>


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And he began again to teach by the seaside: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a boat, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.


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<J>And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.</J>


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<J>And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are outside, all these things are done in parables:</J>


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<J>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 their sins should be forgiven them.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Do you not know this parable? and how then will you know all parables?</J>


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<J>And these are they by the wayside, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan comes immediately, and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.</J>


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<J>And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;</J>


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<J>And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.</J>


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<J>And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.</J>


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<J>And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Take heed what you hear: with what measure you mete out, it shall be measured back to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.</J>


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<J>For he that has, to him shall be given: and he that has not, from him shall be taken even that which he has.</J>


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<J>And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knows not how.</J>


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<J>For the earth brings forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.</J>


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<J>But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest is come.</J>


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And he said, <J>Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?</J>


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<J>It is 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:</J>


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<J>But when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.</J>


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And the same day, when the evening was come, he says unto them, <J>Let us pass over unto the other side.</J>


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And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him just as he was in the boat. And there were also with him other little boats.


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And he was in the hinder part of the boat, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, care you not that we perish?


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And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, <J>Peace, be still.</J> 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 boat, 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 man 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 you, Jesus, you Son of the most high God? I beg you by God, that you torment me not.


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And he asked him, <J>What is your name?</J> And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.


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And immediately Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.


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And they that fed the swine fled, and told it 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 Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.


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And they that saw it told them how it happened to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.


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And when he was come into the boat, he that had been possessed with the devil asked him that he might be with him.


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However Jesus did not permit it, but says unto him, <J>Go home to your friends, and tell them how the Lord has done great things for you, and has had compassion on you.</J>


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And he departed, and began to speak out in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him: and all men did marvel.


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And when Jesus had passed over again by boat unto the other side, many people gathered unto him: and he was close unto the sea.


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And, behold, there comes 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 asked him greatly, saying, My little daughter lies at the point of death: I pray you, come and lay your hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.


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And had endured 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 immediately the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.


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And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that power had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, <J>Who touched my clothes?</J>


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And his disciples said unto him, You see the multitude thronging you, and say you, <J>Who touched me?</J>


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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, <J>Daughter, your faith has made you whole; go in peace, and be whole of your plague.</J>


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While he yet spoke, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Your daughter is dead: why trouble you the Master any further?


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As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he says unto the ruler of the synagogue, <J>Be not afraid, only believe.</J>


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And he comes to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and sees the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.


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And when he was come in, he says unto them, <J>Why make you this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleeps.</J>


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And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he takes the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and enters in where the damsel was lying.


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And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, <J>Talitha cumi;</J> which is, being interpreted, <J>Damsel, I say unto you, arise.</J>


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And immediately the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.


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And he charged them strictly 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 him were astonished, saying, From where has this man these things? and what wisdom is 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 Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.


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But Jesus, said unto them, <J>A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.</J>


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


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And he called unto him 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 their journey, except a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:


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And he said unto them, <J>In whatever place you enter into a house, there abide till you depart from that place.</J>


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<J>And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Truthfully I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.</J>


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And king Herod heard of him; (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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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 a holy, 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 lords, high captains, and chief estates 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 you will, and I will give it you.


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And he swore unto her, Whatsoever you shall ask of me, I will give it you, 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 immediately with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that you give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.


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And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet 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 Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.


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And he said unto them, <J>Come you yourselves apart into a deserted place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.</J>


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And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran on foot to there out of all cities, and got there before them, and came together unto him.


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And Jesus, when he came out, saw many 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 deserted place, and now the time is 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, <J>Give them something to eat.</J> And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give them to eat?


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He says unto them, <J>How many loaves have you? go and see.</J> 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 broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.


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And immediately he constrained his disciples to get into the boat, 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 comes 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 says unto them, <J>Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.</J>


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And he went up unto them into the boat; and the wind ceased: and they were intensely 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 wherever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and asked him that they might touch if it were but the border 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 with defiled, that is to say, with unwashed, hands, they found fault.


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


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


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Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not your disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?


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He answered and said unto them, <J>Well has Isaiah prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.</J>


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<J>For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things you do.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Full well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your own tradition.</J>


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<J>For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother; and, Whoever curses father or mother, let him die the death:</J>


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<J>But you say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift (to God), whatever you might have gained from me; he shall be free.</J>


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<J>Making the word of God of no effect through your tradition, which you have delivered: and many such like things do you.</J>


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And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, <J>Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:</J>


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<J>There is nothing from outside a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.</J>


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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 says unto them, <J>Are you so without understanding also? Do you not perceive, that whatsoever thing from outside enters into the man, it cannot defile him;</J>


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<J>Because it enters not into his heart, but into the belly, and goes out into the drain, purging all foods?</J>


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<J>For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,</J>


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<J>Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:</J>


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And from there he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into a house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.


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For a certain 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 asked him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.


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But Jesus said unto her, <J>Let the children first be filled: for it is not suitable to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.</J>


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And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: 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 borders of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders 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 looking up to heaven, he sighed, and says unto him, <J>Ephphatha,</J> that is, <J>Be opened.</J>


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And immediately his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plainly.


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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 announced it;


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And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He has done all things well: he makes 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, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and says unto them,


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<J>I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:</J>


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<J>And if I send them away without food to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for some of them came from far.</J>


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And his disciples answered him, From where can a man satisfy these men 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 broke, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.


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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 says, <J>Why does this generation seek after a sign? Truthfully I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.</J>


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Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the boat with them more than one loaf.


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And he charged them, saying, <J>Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.</J>


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And when Jesus knew it, he says unto them, <J>Why reason you, because you have no bread? perceive you not yet, neither understand? have you your heart yet hardened?</J>


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<J>When I broke the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up?</J> They say unto him, Twelve.


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<J>And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took you up?</J> 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 anything.


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After that he put his 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 it to any in the town.


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And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, <J>Whom do men say that I am?</J>


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And he says unto them, <J>But whom say you that I am?</J> And Peter answers and says unto him, You are the Christ.


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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, <J>Get you behind me, Satan: for you savour not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.</J>


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And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, <J>Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.</J>


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<J>For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.</J>


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<J>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 comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.</J>


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And after six days Jesus takes with him Peter, and James, and John, and leads them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.


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And his clothing became shining, exceedingly white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can whiten them.


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And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.


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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, except Jesus 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, <J>Elijah truthfully comes first, and restores all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be despised.</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, That Elijah is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they desired, as it is written of him.</J>


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And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes arguing with them.


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And immediately all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted him.


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And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto you my son, which has a dumb spirit;


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And wherever he takes him, he tears him: and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and pines away: and I spoke to your disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.


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He answers him, and says, <J>O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I endure you? bring him unto me.</J>


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And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, immediately the spirit tore him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.


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And he asked his father, <J>How long is it ago since this came unto him?</J> And he said, Of a child.


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And frequently it has cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if you can do anything, have compassion on us, and help us.


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And immediately the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help you my unbelief.


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When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, <J>You dumb and deaf spirit, I charge you, come out of him, and enter no more into him.</J>


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And the spirit cried, and tore him extremely, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; so much that many said, He is dead.


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And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him secretly, Why could not we cast him out?


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And they departed from there, and passed through Galilee; and he desired not that any man should know it.


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For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, <J>The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after he is killed, he shall rise the third day.</J>


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And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, <J>What was it that you disputed among yourselves by the way?</J>


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But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.


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And he sat down, and called the twelve, and says unto them, <J>If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.</J>


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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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<J>Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receives me: and whosoever shall receive me, receives not me, but him that sent me.</J>


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And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name, and he follows not us: and we forbad him, because he follows not us.


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But Jesus said, <J>Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.</J>


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<J>For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you belong to Christ, Truthfully I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.</J>


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<J>And whosoever shall offend one of these 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.</J>


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<J>And if your hand offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:</J>


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<J>And if your foot offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:</J>


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<J>And if your eye offend you, pluck it out: it is better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:</J>


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<J>Salt is good: but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.</J>


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And he arose from there, and comes into the borders of Judaea by the farther side of the 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 his wife? tempting him.


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And Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.</J>


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And he says unto them, <J>Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, commits adultery against her.</J>


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And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.


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But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, <J>Permit the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter in it.</J>


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<J>You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor your father and mother.</J>


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Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, <J>One thing you lack: go your way, sell whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.</J>


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And Jesus looked round about, and says unto his disciples, <J>How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!</J>


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And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answers again, and says unto them, <J>Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!</J>


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<J>It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.</J>


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And Jesus looking upon them says, <J>With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.</J>


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And Jesus answered and said, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, There is no man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,</J>


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And they were on the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,


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Saying, <J>Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:</J>


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<J>And they shall mock him, and shall whip him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.</J>


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And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that you 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 your right hand, and the other on your left hand, in your glory.


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But Jesus said unto them, <J>You know not what you ask: can you drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?</J>


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And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, <J>You shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized with shall you be baptized:</J>


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<J>But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.</J>


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But Jesus called them to him, and says unto them, <J>You know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.</J>


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<J>But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:</J>


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<J>For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.</J>


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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 Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, you 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, You son of David, have mercy on me.


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And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calls you.


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And Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>What will you that I should do unto you?</J> The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.


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And Jesus said unto him, <J>Go your way; your faith has made you whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus on the way.</J>


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And when they came close to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends forth two of his disciples,


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And says unto them, <J>Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as you be entered into it, you shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.</J>


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<J>And if any man say unto you, Why do you this? say you that the Lord has need of him; and immediately he will send him to here.</J>


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And many spread their garments on the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and scattered them on the way.


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And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord:


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Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that comes in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.


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And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the evening 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 perhaps he might find any thing on it: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.


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And Jesus answered and said unto it, <J>No man eat fruit of you hereafter forever</J>. And his disciples heard it.


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And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves;


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And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, <J>My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but you have made it a den of thieves.</J>


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And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the population was astonished at his doctrine.


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<J>For Truthfully I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he says.</J>


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<J>Therefore I say unto you, Whatever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.</J>


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<J>And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.</J>


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<J>But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.</J>


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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 are you doing these things? and who gave you this authority to do these things?


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And Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.</J>


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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not believe him?


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But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.


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And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering says unto them, <J>Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.</J>


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And he began to speak unto them by parables. <J>A certain man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and dug a place for the wine vat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.</J>


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<J>And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.</J>


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<J>And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.</J>


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<J>And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.</J>


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<J>Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will respect my son.</J>


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<J>But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be our's.</J>


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<J>What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.</J>


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<J>And have you not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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And when they had come, they say unto him, Master, we know that you are true, and care for no man: for you regard not the person of men, but teach the way of God 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, <J>Why do you tempt me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.</J>


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And they brought it. And he says unto them, <J>Whose is this image and superscription?</J> And they said unto him, Caesar's.


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And Jesus answering said unto them, <J>Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.</J> And they marvelled at him.


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Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leave his wife behind him, 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 as wife.


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And Jesus answering said unto them, <J>Do you not therefore err, because you know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And as touching the dead, that they rise: have you not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spoke unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?</J>


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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 Jesus answered him, <J>The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:</J>


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<J>And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength: this is the first commandment.</J>


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<J>And the second is similar, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is none other commandment greater than these.</J>


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And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, you have said the truth: for there is one God; 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 his neighbor as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.


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And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said unto him, <J>You are not far from the kingdom of God.</J> And no man after that dared ask him any question.


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And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, <J>How say the scribes that Christ is the son of David?</J>


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<J>For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, till I make your enemies your footstool.</J>


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<J>David therefore himself calls him Lord; and how is he then his son?</J> And the common people heard him gladly.


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And he said unto them in his doctrine, <J>Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,</J>


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<J>Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.</J>


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And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.


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And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a small fraction of a denarius.


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And he called unto him his disciples, and says unto them, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That this poor widow has cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:</J>


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<J>For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.</J>


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And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples says unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!


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And Jesus answering said unto him, <J>See you these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.</J>


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And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him secretly,


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Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?


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<J>And when you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled: for such things must be; but the end shall not be yet.</J>


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<J>For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in different places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.</J>


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<J>But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.</J>


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<J>But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what you shall speak, neither do you premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak you: for it is not you that speak, but the Holy Ghost.</J>


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<J>Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.</J>


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<J>And you shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.</J>


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<J>But when you shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it should not,</J> (let him that read understand,) <J>then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:</J>


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<J>And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter in it, to take any thing out of his house:</J>


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<J>For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.</J>


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<J>And unless that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days.</J>


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<J>And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:</J>


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<J>For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.</J>


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<J>But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near:</J>


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<J>So you in like manner, when you shall see these things come to pass, know that it is close, even at the doors.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.</J>


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<J>But of that day and that hour knows no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.</J>


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<J>For the Son of Man is 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.</J>


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<J>Watch you therefore: for you know not when the master of the house comes, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:</J>


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After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.


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And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at food, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she broke 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 denarii, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.


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<J>For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you will you may do them good: but me you have not always.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she has done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.</J>


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And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.


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And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where will you that we go and prepare that you may eat the passover?


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And he sends forth two of his disciples, and says unto them, <J>Go you into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.</J>


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<J>And wherever he shall go in, say you to the goodman of the house, The Master says, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?</J>


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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, Jesus said, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, One of you who eats with me shall betray me.</J>


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<J>The Son of man indeed goes, 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.</J>


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And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave to them, and said, <J>Take, eat: this is my body.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.</J>


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And Jesus says unto them, <J>All you shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.</J>


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And Jesus says unto him, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, you shall deny me three times.</J>


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But he spoke the more vehemently, If I should die with you, I will not deny you in any wise. Likewise also said they all.


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And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he says to his disciples, Sit you 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, <J>Abba, Father, all things are possible unto you; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what you will.</J>


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And he comes, and finds them sleeping, and says unto Peter, <J>Simon, do you sleep? could you not watch one hour?</J>


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<J>Watch you and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.</J>


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And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither did they know what to answer him.


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And he comes the third time, and says unto them, <J>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.</J>


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And immediately, while he yet spoke, comes Judas, 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 him 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 Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>Are you come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?</J>


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<J>I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.</J>


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And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him:


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And they led Jesus 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 Jesus 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 Jesus, saying, Answer you nothing? what is it which these witness against you?


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But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?


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And Jesus said, <J>I am: and you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.</J>


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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 you also were with Jesus of Nazareth.


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But he denied, saying, I do not know, neither understand I what you say. 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 you are one of them: for you are a Galilaean, and your speech agrees to that.


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And the second time the cock crowed. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, <J>Before the cock crows twice, you shall deny me three times.</J> And when he thought on this, he wept.


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And immediately in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.


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And Pilate asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto them, <J>You say it.</J>


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And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answer you nothing? behold how many things they witness against you.


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And there was one named Barabbas, which lay 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 you then that I shall do unto him whom you call the King of the Jews?


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Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil has he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.


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And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had whipped him, to be crucified.


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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 their 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 crucify 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 cross.


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And when they had crucified 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, you that destroys the temple, and builds it 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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Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.


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And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, <J>Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?</J> which is, being interpreted, <J>My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?</J>


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And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let him alone; let us see whether Elijah 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 gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.


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There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;


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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 honorable counselor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and requested the body of Jesus.


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And Pilate wondered if he were already dead: and calling unto him 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 sepulcher which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulcher.


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And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, 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 day of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun.


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And entering into the sepulcher, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were frightened.


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And he says unto them, Be not frightened: You seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: 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 goes before you into Galilee: there shall you see him, as he said unto you.


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And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulcher; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.


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Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.


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Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at food, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not those who had seen him after he was risen.


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<J>And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.


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And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.


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Since many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,


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Just 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 you in order, most excellent Theophilus,


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


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


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And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest's office before God 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 the Lord.


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


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But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elisabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.


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


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


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And Zacharias said unto the angel, How shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well advanced in years.


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


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And, behold, you shall be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because you believe not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their appropriate time.


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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 has the Lord dealt with me in the days in which he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.


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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 was Mary.


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And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, you that are highly favored, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women.


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


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He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:


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And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon you, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow you: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God.


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And, behold, your cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.


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


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And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:


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And she spoke out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.


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


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


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


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And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed 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 Zacharias, after the name of his father.


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And fear came on all that dwelled round about them: and all these sayings were reported abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.


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


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


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


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And the child grew, and grew strong in spirit, and was in the deserted places till the day of his appearance 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 registered.


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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 the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were intensely 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 shall be a sign unto you; You 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 Lord has made known unto us.


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


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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God 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 JESUS, 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 him to the Lord;


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


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And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.


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


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


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And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,


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


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(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your 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 Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;


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


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And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, 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 the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.


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


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


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But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their 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 teachers, 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 have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing.


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And he said unto them, <J>How is it that you sought me? know you not that I must be about my Father's business?</J>


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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 God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.


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And he came into all the country around the 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 you the way of the Lord, 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 shall be 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 has 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 our father: for I say unto you, That God 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 does not bring forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.


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He answers and says unto them, He that has two coats, let him give to him that has none; and he that has 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 any 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 Christ, or not;


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John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I comes, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:


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


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


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And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.


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And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from the 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 Jesus answered him, saying, <J>It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.</J>


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And the devil, taking him up into a 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 you, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.


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And Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>Get you behind me, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.</J>


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


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And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.


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


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


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


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And he said unto them, <J>You will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal yourself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in your country.</J>


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<J>But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;</J>


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<J>But unto none of them was Elijah sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.</J>


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


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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 us alone; what have we to do with you, you Jesus of Nazareth? are you come to destroy us? I know you who you are; the Holy One of God.


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And Jesus rebuked him, saying, <J>Hold your peace, and come out of him.</J> 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 spoke among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commands 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 sought 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 different 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, You are Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them permitted them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.


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And when it was day, he departed and went into a deserted place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and restrained him, that he should not depart from them.


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And he said unto them, <J>I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.</J>


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And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,


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


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


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Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, <J>Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a drawing of fish.</J>


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And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at your word I will let down the net.


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


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


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


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And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, <J>Fear not; from now on you shall catch men.</J>


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


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And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, <J>I will: be you clean.</J> And immediately the leprosy departed from him.


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And he charged him to tell no man: <J>but go, and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them</J>.


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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 teachers of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.


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


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


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


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But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, <J>What reason you in your hearts?</J>


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<J>But that you may know that the Son of man has power upon earth to forgive sins,</J> (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) <J>I say unto you, Arise, and take up your couch, and go into your house.</J>


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


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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, <J>Follow me.</J>


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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 you eat and drink with publicans and sinners?


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


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


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And he said unto them, <J>Can you make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?</J>


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And he spoke also a parable unto them; <J>No man puts a piece of a new garment upon an old; or else, then the new makes a tear, and the piece that was taken out of the new does not agree with the old.</J>


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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 them in their hands.


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


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And Jesus answering them said, <J>Have you not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungry, and they which were with him;</J>


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<J>How he went into the house of God, 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?</J>


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


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And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, <J>Stretch forth your hand.</J> 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 God.


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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 he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, <J>Blessed be you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.</J>


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<J>Blessed are you that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are you that weep now: for you shall laugh.</J>


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<J>Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.</J>


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<J>Rejoice you in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you that are full! for you shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for you shall mourn and weep.</J>


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


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<J>And unto him that smites you on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that takes away your cloak forbid not to take your coat also.</J>


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<J>Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.</J>


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<J>And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks have you? for sinners also do even the same.</J>


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<J>And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thanks have you? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.</J>


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<J>But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind even unto the unthankful and to the evil.</J>


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<J>Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven:</J>


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<J>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 you mete out it shall be measured back to you again.</J>


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<J>And he spoke a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?</J>


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<J>Whosoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like:</J>


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<J>He is like a man which built a house, and dug 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.</J>


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


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


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And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God has visited his people.


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And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Are you he that should come? or look we for another?


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When the men had come unto him, they said, John Baptist has sent us unto you, saying, Are you he that should come? or look we for another?


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


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Then Jesus answering said unto them, <J>Go your way, and tell John what things you have seen and heard; that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.</J>


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


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<J>But what went you out for to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.</J>


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<J>But what went you out for to see? A prophet? yes, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.</J>


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


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<J>For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.</J>


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<J>They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not wept.</J>


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<J>The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and you say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!</J>


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


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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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<J>A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.</J>


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<J>Those by the wayside are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.</J>


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<J>They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.</J>


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<J>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 this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.</J>


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<J>No man, when he has lighted a candle, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.</J>


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<J>Take heed therefore how you hear: for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.</J>


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And he answered and said unto them, <J>My mother and my brothers are these which hear the word of God, and do it.</J>


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Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a boat with his disciples: and he said unto them, <J>Let us go over unto the other side of the lake.</J> 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 with water, 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, <J>Where is your faith?</J> And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commands even the winds and water, and they obey him.


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When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of God most high? I beseech you, torment me not.


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And Jesus asked him, saying, <J>What is your name?</J> And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.


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And there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they sought him that he would permit them to enter into them. And he permitted them.


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<J>Return to your own house, and show what great things God has done unto you. And he went his way, and announced throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done unto him.</J>


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And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.


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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 Jesus said, <J>Who touched me?</J> When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng you and press you, and say you, Who touched me?


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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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And he said unto her, <J>Daughter, be of good comfort: your faith has made you whole; go in peace.</J>


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But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, <J>Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.</J>


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And when he came into the house, he permitted no man to go in, save Peter, and James, 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, <J>Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.</J>


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<J>And whosoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.</J>


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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 secretly into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.


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And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke unto them of the kingdom of God, 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 provisions: for we are here in a deserted place.


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But he said unto them, <J>Give them something to eat.</J> And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; unless we should go and buy food for all these people.


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For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, <J>Make them sit down by fifties in a company.</J>


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Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and broke, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.


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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, <J>Whom say the people that I am?</J>


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They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.


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Saying, <J>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.</J>


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And he said to them all, <J>If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.</J>


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<J>For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.</J>


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<J>For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.</J>


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<J>But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.</J>


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And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.


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And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his clothing was white and glistening.


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But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.


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And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.


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While he thus spoke, 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, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.


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And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech you, look upon my son: for he is my only child.


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And Jesus answering said, <J>O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and tolerate you? Bring your son to here.</J>


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And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.


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<J>Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.</J>


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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, <J>Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receives me: and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.</J>


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And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name; and we forbad him, because he follows not with us.


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And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly 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 this, they said, Lord, will you that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, just as Elijah did?


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<J>For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.</J>


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And it came to pass, that, as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow you wherever you go.


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And Jesus said unto him, <J>Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.</J>


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And he said unto another, <J>Follow me.</J> But he said, Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.


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


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


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After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, to where he himself would come.


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Therefore said he unto them, <J>The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.</J>


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<J>And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.</J>


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<J>And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.</J>


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<J>And into whatsoever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:</J>


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<J>And heal the sick that are in it, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come close unto you.</J>


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<J>But into whatsoever city you enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,</J>


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<J>Even the very dust of your city, which cleaves on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come close unto you.</J>


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<J>But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, Chorazin! woe unto you, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.</J>


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<J>He that hears you hears me; and he that despises you despises me; and he that despises me despises him that sent me.</J>


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And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through your name.


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.</J>


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In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, <J>I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in your sight.</J>


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<J>All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knows who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.</J>


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And he turned him unto his disciples, and said secretly, <J>Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see:</J>


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<J>For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.</J>


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And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tested him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?


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And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.


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And Jesus answering said, <J>A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his clothing, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.</J>


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<J>And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.</J>


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<J>And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.</J>


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<J>But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,</J>


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<J>And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.</J>


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<J>And on the next day when he departed, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay you.</J>


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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 burdened by much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.


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And Jesus answered and said unto her, <J>Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things:</J>


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<J>But one thing is necessary: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.</J>


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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, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.


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


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<J>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.</J>


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


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<J>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 you.</J>


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<J>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 needs.</J>


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<J>And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.</J>


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<J>If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?</J>


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<J>If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?</J>


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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 spoke; and the people wondered.


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But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, <J>Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falls.</J>


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


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


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


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<J>But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he takes from him all his armour in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.</J>


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<J>When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, I will return unto my house from where I came out.</J>


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<J>Then goes he, and takes to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.</J>


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And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the paps which you have sucked.


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And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, <J>This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet.</J>


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


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


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


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<J>No man, when he has lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.</J>


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<J>The light of the body is the eye: therefore when your eye is single, your whole body also is full of light; but when your eye is evil, your body also is full of darkness.</J>


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<J>If your whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle does give you light.</J>


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And as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to food.


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And the Lord said unto him, <J>Now do you Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.</J>


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<J>But woe unto you, Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, Pharisees! for you love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.</J>


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And he said, <J>Woe unto you also, you lawyers! for you lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and you yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.</J>


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<J>Truly you bear witness that you allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and you build their sepulchers.</J>


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<J>Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:</J>


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<J>That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;</J>


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<J>From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: truthfully I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.</J>


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<J>Woe unto you, lawyers! for you have taken away the key of knowledge: you entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in you hindered.</J>


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<J>For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.</J>


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<J>Therefore whatsoever you have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which you have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say unto you, Fear him.</J>


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<J>But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.</J>


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<J>Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:</J>


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<J>And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemes against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.</J>


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<J>And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take you no thought how or what thing you shall answer, or what you shall say:</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.</J>


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<J>And he spoke a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:</J>


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<J>And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have much goods laid up for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.</J>


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<J>But God said unto him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have provided?</J>


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


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<J>Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls?</J>


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<J>Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.</J>


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<J>If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and the next day is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?</J>


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<J>For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knows that you have need of these things.</J>


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<J>Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts.</J>


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<J>And you yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open unto him immediately.</J>


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<J>Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he comes shall find watching: truthfully I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to food, and will come forth and serve them.</J>


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<J>And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.</J>


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<J>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 permitted his house to be broken through.</J>


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<J>But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delays his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;</J>


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<J>The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looks not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.</J>


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<J>And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.</J>


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<J>But he that did not know, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. 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.</J>


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<J>For from now on there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>You hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that you do not discern this time?</J>


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<J>When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, as you are on the way, give diligence that you may be delivered from him; lest he hale you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison.</J>


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And Jesus answering said unto them, <J>Suppose you that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they permitted such things?</J>


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<J>Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think you that they were sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem?</J>


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<J>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 does it occupy the ground?</J>


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<J>And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:</J>


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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 way lift up herself.


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And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, <J>Woman, you are loosed from your infirmity.</J>


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And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.


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The Lord then answered him, and said, <J>You hypocrite, does not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?</J>


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<J>And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.</J>


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<J>Strive to enter in at the tight gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.</J>


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<J>When once the master of the house is risen up, and has shut to the door, and you begin to stand outside, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not, nor from where you are:</J>


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<J>Then shall you begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you have taught in our streets.</J>


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<J>But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not, nor from where you are; depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.</J>


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<J>There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.</J>


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<J>And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.</J>


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The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get you out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill you.


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And he said unto them, <J>Go you, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures today and the next day, and the third day I shall be perfected.</J>


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<J>Nevertheless I must walk today, and the next day, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.</J>


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<J>O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kill the prophets, and stone them that are sent unto you; how often would I have gathered your children together, as a hen does gather her brood under her wings, and you would not!</J>


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<J>Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and truthfully I say unto you, You shall not see me, until the time come when you shall say, Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.</J>


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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 Jesus answering spoke unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, <J>Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?</J>


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And answered them, saying, <J>Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?</J>


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And he put forth a parable to those which were invited, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.


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<J>When you are invited of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honorable man than you be invited of him;</J>


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<J>And he that bade you and him come and say to you, Give this man place; and you begin with shame to take the lowest room.</J>


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<J>But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade you comes, he may say unto you, Friend, go up higher: then shall you have worship in the presence of them that sit at food with you.</J>


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Then said he also to him that bade him, <J>When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers, neither your kinsmen, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also invite you again, and a recompense be made you.</J>


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<J>And you shall be blessed; for they cannot recompense you: for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.</J>


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


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<J>And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were invited, Come; for all things are now ready.</J>


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<J>And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray you have me excused.</J>


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<J>And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray you have me excused.</J>


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<J>So that servant came, and showed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in to here the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.</J>


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<J>And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.</J>


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<J>If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.</J>


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<J>For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?</J>


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<J>Lest haply, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,</J>


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<J>Or what king, going to make war against another king, sits not down first, and consults whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that comes against him with twenty thousand?</J>


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<J>Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an ambassage, and desires conditions of peace.</J>


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<J>So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.</J>


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<J>It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that has ears to hear, let him hear.</J>


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<J>What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?</J>


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<J>And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.</J>


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<J>I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.</J>


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<J>Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, does not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?</J>


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<J>And when she has found it, she calls her friends and her neighbors together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.</J>


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<J>Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.</J>


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<J>And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided unto them his living.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.</J>


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<J>And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.</J>


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<J>And he would gladly have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.</J>


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<J>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!</J>


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<J>I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you,</J>


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<J>And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.</J>


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<J>And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son.</J>


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<J>But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:</J>


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<J>For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.</J>


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<J>Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew close to the house, he heard music and dancing.</J>


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<J>And he said unto him, Your brother is come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.</J>


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<J>And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:</J>


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<J>But as soon as this your son was come, which has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf.</J>


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<J>It was suitable that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.</J>


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And he said also unto his disciples, <J>There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him of wasting his possessions.</J>


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<J>And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of you? give an account of your stewardship; for you may be no longer steward.</J>


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<J>Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord takes away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.</J>


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<J>I know what I may do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.</J>


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<J>So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much do you owe unto my lord?</J>


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<J>And he said, A hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take your bond, and sit down quickly, and write payment for fifty.</J>


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<J>Then said he to another, And how much do you owe? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take your bond, and write payment for eighty.</J>


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<J>And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.</J>


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<J>And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when you fail, you may be received into eternal dwellings.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?</J>


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<J>And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?</J>


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<J>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. You cannot serve God and mammon.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>You are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knows your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.</J>


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<J>The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it.</J>


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<J>Whosoever puts away his wife, and marries another, commits adultery: and whosoever marries her that is put away from her husband commits adultery.</J>


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<J>There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and dined sumptuously every day:</J>


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<J>And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.</J>


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<J>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;</J>


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<J>And in hell he lifts up his eyes, being in torment, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented.</J>


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<J>And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from here to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from there.</J>


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<J>For I have five brothers; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.</J>


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<J>And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.</J>


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Then said he unto the disciples, <J>It is impossible but that offenses will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Take heed to yourselves: If your brother trespass against you, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.</J>


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<J>And if he trespass against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to you, saying, I repent; you shall forgive him.</J>


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And the Lord said, <J>If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you might say unto this mulberry tree, Be you plucked up by the root, and be you planted in the sea; and it should obey you.</J>


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<J>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 food?</J>


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<J>And will not rather say unto him, Make ready with which I may sup, and gird yourself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunk; and afterward you shall eat and drink?</J>


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<J>So likewise you, when you shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.</J>


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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 them, he said unto them, <J>Go show yourselves unto the priests.</J> 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 God should come, he answered them and said, <J>The kingdom of God comes not with observation:</J>


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<J>Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.</J>


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And he said unto the disciples, <J>The days will come, when you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it.</J>


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<J>For as the lightning, that lightens out of the one part under heaven, shines unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;</J>


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<J>But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all.</J>


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<J>In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his goods 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.</J>


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<J>Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.</J>


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<J>I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.</J>


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And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, <J>Wheresoever the body is, to there will the eagles be gathered together.</J>


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<J>And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.</J>


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<J>And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;</J>


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<J>yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.</J>


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<J>I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?</J>


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<J>The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.</J>


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<J>And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.</J>


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<J>I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.</J>


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<J>Truthfully I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no way enter in it.</J>


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<J>You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.</J>


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Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, <J>yet lack you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute unto the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.</J>


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And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, <J>How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!</J>


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<J>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 God.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>Truthfully I say unto you, There is no man that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,</J>


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<J>Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.</J>


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Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, <J>Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.</J>


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<J>For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully treated, and spitted on:</J>


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And it came to pass, that as he was come close unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside 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, You son of David, have mercy on me.


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Saying, <J>What will you that I shall do unto you?</J> And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.


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And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.


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And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, <J>Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for today I must abide at your house.</J>


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And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.


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And Jesus said unto him, <J>This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.</J>


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And as they heard these things, he added and spoke a parable, because he was close to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.


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He said therefore, <J>A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.</J>


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<J>And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.</J>


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<J>But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And he said unto him, Well, you good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities.</J>


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<J>And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:</J>


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<J>For I feared you, because you are an austere man: you take up that which you did not lay down, and reap that which you did not sow.</J>


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<J>And he says unto him, Out of your own mouth will I judge you, you wicked servant. You knew that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:</J>


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<J>Why then did you not give my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required my own with interest?</J>


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<J>And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that has ten pounds.</J>


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<J>For I say unto you, That unto every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him.</J>


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<J>But those my enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring to here, and slay them before me.</J>


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Saying, <J>Go you into the village over against you; in the which at your entering you shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him to here.</J>


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<J>And if any man ask you, Why do you loose him? thus shall you say unto him, Because the Lord has need of him.</J>


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And when he was come close, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;


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


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And he answered and said unto them, <J>I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.</J>


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Saying, <J>If you had known, even you, at least in this your day, the things which belong unto your peace! but now they are hid from your eyes.</J>


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<J>For the days shall come upon you, that your enemies shall cast a trench about you, and compass you round, and keep you in on every side,</J>


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<J>And shall lay you even with the ground, and your children within you; and they shall not leave in you one stone upon another; because you knew not the time of your visitation.</J>


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Saying unto them, <J>It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but you have made it a den of thieves.</J>


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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed you him not?


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<J>And at the appropriate time he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that t should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty.</J>


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<J>And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.</J>


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<J>Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will respect him when they see him.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?</J>


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<J>He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others.</J> And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.


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


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<J>Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.</J>


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And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.


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And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither accept you the person of any, but teach the way of God truly:


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And he said unto them, <J>Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.</J>


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Saying, Master, 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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And Jesus answering said unto them, <J>The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:</J>


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<J>But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:</J>


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<J>Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.</J>


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<J>Now that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.</J>


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<J>And David himself says in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,</J>


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<J>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;</J>


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<J>Which devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.</J>


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<J>For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her poverty has cast in all the living that she had.</J>


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<J>As for these things which you behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.</J>


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And he said, <J>Take heed that you be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draws near: go you not therefore after them.</J>


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<J>But when you shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.</J>


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<J>And great earthquakes shall be in different places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.</J>


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<J>But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.</J>


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<J>For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to contradict nor resist.</J>


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<J>And you shall be betrayed both by parents, and brothers, and kinsfolk, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.</J>


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<J>And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation of it is close.</J>


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<J>Then let those who are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let those who are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter into it.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>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;</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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<J>And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws close.</J>


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<J>When they now shoot forth, you see and know of your own selves that summer is now close at hand.</J>


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<J>So likewise you, when you see these things come to pass, know you that the kingdom of God is close at hand.</J>


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<J>And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.</J>


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<J>Watch you therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.</J>


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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 the mount 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, <J>Behold, when you are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he enters in.</J>


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<J>And you shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master says unto you, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:</J>


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<J>For I say unto you, I will not any more eat of it, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.</J>


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<J>For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.</J>


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And he took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave unto them, saying, <J>This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.</J>


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Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, <J>This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.</J>


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<J>And truly the Son of man goes, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.</J>


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<J>But you shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that does serve.</J>


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<J>For whether is greater, he that sits at food, or he that serves? is not he that sits at food? but I am among you as he that serves.</J>


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<J>That you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</J>


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And the Lord said, <J>Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:</J>


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<J>But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.</J>


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And he said, <J>I tell you, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that you shall three times deny that you know me.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked you any thing?</J> And they said, Nothing.


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Then said he unto them, <J>But now, he that has a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that has no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.</J>


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<J>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.</J>


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And he came out, and went, as he was accustomed, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.


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Saying, <J>Father, if you be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours, be done.</J>


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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 spoke, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.


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When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?


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Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which had come to him, <J>Be you come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?</J>


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<J>When I was with you each day in the temple, you stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.</J>


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Then took they him, 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, You are 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 fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.


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And Peter said, Man, I do not know what you say. And immediately, while he yet spoke, the cock crowed.


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And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, <J>Before the cock crows, you shall deny me three times.</J>


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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 you?


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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 fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.


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And Pilate asked him, saying, Are you the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, <J>You say it.</J>


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And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirs 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 Jesus, he was exceedingly glad: for had desired to see him for a long time, 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 treated him with contempt, and mocked him 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, You have brought this man unto me, as one that perverts the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof you accuse him:


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And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil has he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.


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And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. 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 Jesus 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 cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.


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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 Jesus turning unto them said, <J>Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.</J>


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<J>For, behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the paps which never gave suck.</J>


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And when they had come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.


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Then said Jesus, <J>Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.</J> And they parted his clothing, and cast lots.


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And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.


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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 you be Christ, save yourself and us.


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But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Do not you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation?


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And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man has done nothing amiss.


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And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, <J>Father, into your hands I commend my spirit:</J> and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.


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Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, 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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(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.


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And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulcher that was hewn in stone, in which never man before was laid.


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And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulcher, 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 day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulcher, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others 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 their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek you the living among the dead?


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Saying, <J>The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.</J>


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It was Mary Magdalene and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.


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Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulcher; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.


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And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.


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And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.


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And he said unto them, <J>What manner of communications are these that you have one to another, as you walk, and are sad?</J>


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And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Are you only a stranger in Jerusalem, and have not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?


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And he said unto them, <J>What things?</J> And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God 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 crucified 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 those who were with us went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.


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Then he said unto them, <J>O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:</J>


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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 close unto the village, to where they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.


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And it came to pass, as he sat at food with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and broke, 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 as they thus spoke, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and says unto them, <J>Peace be unto you.</J>


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<J>Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me have.</J>


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And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, <J>Have you here any food?</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>These are the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.</J>


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And said unto them, <J>Thus it is written, and thus it was proper for Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:</J>


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<J>And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.</J>


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<J>And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry you in the city of Jerusalem, until you be endued with power from on high.</J>


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


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And the Word was made flesh, and dwelled among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.


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John bore witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spoke, He that comes after me is preferred before me: for he was before me.


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No man has seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.


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


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And they asked him, What then? Are you Elijah? And he says, I am not. Are you that prophet? And he answered, No.


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Then said they unto him, Who are you? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What say you of yourself?


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


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And they asked him, and said unto him, Why do you baptize then, if you be not that Christ, nor Elijah, neither that prophet?


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John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there stands one among you, whom you 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 sees Jesus coming unto him, and says, Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.


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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 bore 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 you shall see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizes with the Holy Ghost.


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Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and says unto them, <J>What do you seek?</J> They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where do you dwell?


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He says unto them, <J>Come and see.</J> They came and saw where he dwelled, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.


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


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And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, <J>You are Simon the son of Jona: you shall be called Cephas,</J> which is by interpretation, A stone.


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The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and finds Philip, and says unto him, <J>Follow me.</J>


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Philip finds Nathanael, and says unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus 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 says unto him, Come and see.


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Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and says of him, <J>Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!</J>


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Nathanael says unto him, From where know you me? Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>Before that Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.</J>


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Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>Because I said unto you, I saw you under the fig tree, you believe? you shall see greater things than these.</J>


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And he says unto him, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.</J>


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And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty gallons each.


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And he says unto them, <J>Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast.</J> And they bore it.


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And says unto him, <J>Every man at the beginning does set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but you have kept the good wine until now.</J>


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


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After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brothers, 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 whip 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, <J>Take these things hence; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.</J>


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Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign do you show unto us, seeing that you are doing these things?


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


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Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and will you 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 Jesus had said.


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


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The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that you are doing, unless God be with him.


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Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Unless a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.</J>


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Nicodemus says 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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Jesus answered, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.</J>


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<J>The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell from where it comes, and to where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, Truthfully, I say unto you, We speak what we do know, and testify what we have seen; and you receive not our witness.</J>


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<J>If I have told you earthly things, and you believe not, how shall you believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?</J>


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<J>And no man has ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.</J>


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


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<J>For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.</J>


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


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<J>He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.</J>


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


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<J>For every one that does evil hates the light, neither comes to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.</J>


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<J>But he that does truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.</J>


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And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.


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He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.


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He that comes from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaks of the earth: he that comes from heaven is above all.


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He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.


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Then comes 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. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.


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Jesus answered and said unto her, <J>If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that says to you, Give me to drink; you would have asked of him, and he would have given you living water.</J>


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The woman says unto him, Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from where then have you that living water?


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Are you greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank of it himself, and his children, and his cattle?


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The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, <J>You have well said, I have no husband:</J>


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<J>For you have had five husbands; and he whom you now have is not your husband: in that said you truly.</J>


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<J>But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him.</J>


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


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<J>Do you not say, There are yet four months, and then comes harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.</J>


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<J>And he that reaps receives wages, and scatters fruit unto life eternal: that both he that sows and he that reaps may rejoice together.</J>


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<J>I sent you to reap that whereon you bestowed no labor: other men labored, and you are entered into their labors.</J>


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And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.


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And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of your saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.


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


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


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


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Jesus says unto him, <J>Go your way; your son lives.</J> And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.


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Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to get well. And they said unto him, yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.


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


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


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


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For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.


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When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he says unto him, <J>Do you want be made whole?</J>


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The sick man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steps down before me.


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


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


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


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Afterward Jesus finds him in the temple, and said unto him, <J>Behold, you are made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto you.</J>


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


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Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.


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Then answered Jesus and said unto them, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, these also does the Son likewise.</J>


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<J>For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all things that himself does: and he will show him greater works than these, that you may marvel.</J>


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<J>For as the Father raises up the dead, and gives life to them; even so the Son gives life to whom he will.</J>


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<J>That all men should honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which has sent him.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.</J>


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


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<J>And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.</J>


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<J>I can of my own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father which has sent me.</J>


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<J>There is another that bears witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesses of me is true.</J>


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<J>He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.</J>


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<J>But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father has given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father has sent me.</J>


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<J>And the Father himself, which has sent me, has borne witness of me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.</J>


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<J>Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.</J>


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<J>I am come in my Father's name, and you receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him you will receive.</J>


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<J>How can you believe, which receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that comes from God only?</J>


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<J>Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuses you, even Moses, in whom you trust.</J>


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


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When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he says unto Philip, <J>From where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?</J>


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


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


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And Jesus said, <J>Make the men sit down.</J> Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.


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And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.


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When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, <J>Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.</J>


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


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


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When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.


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And entered into a boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them.


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So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing close unto the boat: and they were afraid.


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Then they willingly received him into the boat: and immediately the boat was at the land to where they went.


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


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


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


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And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when came you to here?


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Jesus answered them and said, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, You seek me, not because you saw the miracles, but because you did eat of the loaves, and were filled.</J>


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<J>Labor not for the food which perishes, but for that food which endures unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him has God the Father sealed.</J>


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Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.</J>


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They said therefore unto him, What sign do you show then, that we may see, and believe you? what do you work?


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Then Jesus said unto them, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.</J>


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And Jesus said unto them, <J>I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst.</J>


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<J>All that the Father gives me shall come to me; and him that comes to me I will in no way cast out.</J>


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


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<J>And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which sees the Son, and believes on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.</J>


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


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<J>No man can come to me, unless the Father which has sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.</J>


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<J>It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that has heard, and has learned of the Father, comes unto me.</J>


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


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Then Jesus said unto them, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you have no life in you.</J>


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<J>Whoso eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, has eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.</J>


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<J>As the living Father has sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eats me, even he shall live by me.</J>


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<J>This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eats of this bread shall live forever.</J>


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


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When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, <J>Does this offend you?</J>


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<J>It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.</J>


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


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And he said, <J>Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, unless it were given unto him of my Father.</J>


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


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After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him.


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His brothers therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that your disciples also may see the works that you are doing.


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For there is no man that does any thing in secret, and he himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.


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<J>The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that the works of it are evil.</J>


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<J>Go you up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come.</J>


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But when his brothers were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.


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And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, No; but he deceives the people.


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<J>If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.</J>


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<J>He that speaks of himself seeks his own glory: but he that seeks his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.</J>


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<J>Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keeps the law? Why go you about to kill me?</J>


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<J>Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision;</J> (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) <J>and you on the sabbath day circumcise a man.</J>


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<J>If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are you angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day?</J>


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But, lo, he speaks boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?


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Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, <J>You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not.</J>


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And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ comes, will he do more miracles than these which this man has done?


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The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.


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Then said Jesus unto them, <J>yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.</J>


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Then said the Jews among themselves, To where will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?


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What manner of saying is this that he said, You shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, to there you cannot come?


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In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, <J>If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.</J>


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<J>He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.</J>


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(But this spoke he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because Jesus was not yet glorified.)


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Has not the scripture said, That Christ comes of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?


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Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have you not brought him?


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They answered and said unto him, Are you also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee arises no prophet.


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And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.


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And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,


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This they said, tempting him, that they might have something to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.


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So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, <J>He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.</J>


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And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.


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When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, <J>Woman, where are those your accusers? has no man condemned you?</J>


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She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, <J>Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.</J>


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Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying, <J>I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.</J>


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Jesus answered and said unto them, <J>Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know from where I came, and to where I go; but you cannot tell from where I come, and to where I go.</J>


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<J>And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.</J>


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Then said they unto him, Where is your Father? Jesus answered, <J>you neither know me, nor my Father: if you had known me, you should have known my Father also.</J>


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These words spoke Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.


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Then said Jesus again unto them, <J>I go my way, and you shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: to where I go, you cannot come.</J>


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And he said unto them, <J>You are from beneath; I am from above: you are of this world; I am not of this world.</J>


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<J>I said therefore unto you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your sins.</J>


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Then said they unto him, Who are you? And Jesus says unto them, <J>Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.</J>


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<J>I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.</J>


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Then said Jesus unto them, <J>When you have lifted up the Son of man, then shall you know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father has taught me, I speak these things.</J>


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<J>And he that sent me is with me: the Father has not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.</J>


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Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, <J>If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed;</J>


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They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how say you, You shall be made free?


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Jesus answered them, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Whosoever commits sin is the servant of sin.</J>


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<J>I know that you are Abraham's seed; but you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.</J>


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<J>I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and you do that which you have seen with your father.</J>


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They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus says unto them, <J>If you were Abraham's children, you would do the works of Abraham.</J>


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<J>But now you seek to kill me, a man that has told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.</J>


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<J>You do the deeds of your father.</J> Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God.


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Jesus said unto them, <J>If God were your Father, you would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.</J>


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<J>You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.</J>


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<J>He that is of God hears God's words: you therefore hear them not, because you are not of God.</J>


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Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that you have a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and you say, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.


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Are you greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: who do you think you are?


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Jesus answered, <J>If I honor myself, my honor is nothing: it is my Father that honors me; of whom you say, that he is your God:</J>


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<J>yet you have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying</J>.


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Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.


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And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?


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Jesus answered, <J>Neither has this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.</J>


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<J>I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night comes, when no man can work.</J>


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When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay,


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And said unto him, <J>Go, wash in the pool of Siloam,</J> (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.


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The neighbors therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?


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He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed my eyes, and said unto me, <J>Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash:</J> and I went and washed, and I received sight.


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Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon my eyes, and I washed, and do see.


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Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keeps not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them.


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They say unto the blind man again, What say you of him, that he has opened your eyes? He said, He is a prophet.


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But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents of him that had received his sight.


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And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who you say was born blind? how then does he now see?


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But by what means he now sees, we know not; or who has opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself.


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Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.


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He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I do not know: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.


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He answered them, I have told you already, and you did not hear: why would you hear it again? will you also be his disciples?


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The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvelous thing, that you know not from where he is, and yet he has opened mine eyes.


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Now we know that God hears not sinners: but if any man be a worshiper of God, and does his will, him he hears.


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They answered and said unto him, You were altogether born in sins, and do you teach us? And they cast him out.


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Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, <J>Do you believe on the Son of God?</J>


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And Jesus said, <J>For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.</J>


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And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?


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Jesus said unto them, <J>If you were blind, you should have no sin: but now you say, We see; therefore your sin remains.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, He that enters not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.</J>


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<J>To him the porter opens; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calls his own sheep by name, and leads them out.</J>


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<J>And when he puts forth his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.</J>


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<J>And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.</J>


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Then said Jesus unto them again, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.</J>


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<J>I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.</J>


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<J>The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.</J>


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<J>But he that is a hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees: and the wolf catches them, and scatters the sheep.</J>


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<J>And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.</J>


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<J>No man takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.</J>


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Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long do you make us to doubt? If you be the Christ, tell us plainly.


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Jesus answered them, <J>I told you, and you believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.</J>


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<J>And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.</J>


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<J>My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.</J>


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Jesus answered them, <J>Many good works have I showed you from my Father; for which of those works do you stone me?</J>


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The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone you not; but for blasphemy; and because you, being a man, make yourself God.


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<J>Say you of him, whom the Father has sanctified, and sent into the world, You blaspheme; because I said, I am the Son of God?</J>


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<J>But if I do, though you believe not me, believe the works: that you may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.</J>


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And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spoke of this man were true.


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(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)


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When Jesus heard that, he said, <J>This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.</J>


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When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.


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His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late sought to stone you; and you go to there again?


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Jesus answered, <J>Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbles not, because he sees the light of this world.</J>


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These things said he: and after that he says unto them, <J>Our friend Lazarus sleeps; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.</J>


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<J>And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent you may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him.</J>


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Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.


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Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.


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Jesus said unto her, <J>I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:</J>


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She says unto him, Yes, Lord: I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.


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And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calls for you.


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The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goes unto the grave to weep there.


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Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if you had been here, my brother had not died.


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When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.


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And some of them said, Could not this man, which opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have died?


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Jesus therefore again groaning in himself comes to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.


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Jesus said, <J>Take you away the stone.</J> Martha, the sister of him that was dead, says unto him, Lord, by this time he stinks: for he has been dead four days.


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Jesus says unto her, <J>Said I not unto you, that, if you would believe, you should see the glory of God?</J>


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Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, <J>Father, I thank you that you have heard me.</J>


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<J>And I knew that you hear me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that you have sent me.</J>


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And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus says unto them, <J>Loose him, and let him go.</J>


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Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man does many miracles.


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If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.


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Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.


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And this spoke he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;


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And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.


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Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went from there unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.


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And the Jews' passover was close at hand: and many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify themselves.


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Then sought they for Jesus, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think you, that he will not come to the feast?


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Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him.


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Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.


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There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him.


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Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odor of the ointment.


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This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bore what was put in it.


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Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.


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On the next day many people that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,


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Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that comes in the name of the Lord.


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These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.


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The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bore record.


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The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive you how you prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him.


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The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Unless a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit.</J>


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<J>He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.</J>


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<J>If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.</J>


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<J>Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.</J>


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<J>Father, glorify your name.</J> Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.


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The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spoke to him.


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The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abides forever: and how say you, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?


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Then Jesus said unto them, <J>yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walks in darkness knows not to where he goes.</J>


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<J>While you have light, believe in the light, that you may be the children of light. These things spoke Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them.</J>


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<J>That the saying of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spoke, Lord, who has believed our report? and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?</J>


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<J>He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.</J>


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<J>Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:</J>


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<J>I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.</J>


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<J>And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.</J>


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<J>He that rejects me, and receives not my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.</J>


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<J>For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.</J>


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<J>And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, just as the Father said unto me, so I speak.</J>


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Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.


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And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him;


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Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;


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After that he pours water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.


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Peter says unto him, You shall never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, <J>If I wash you not, you have no part with me.</J>


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Jesus says to him, <J>He that is washed needs not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and you are clean, but not all.</J>


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So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, <J>Know you what I have done to you?</J>


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<J>If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; you also ought to wash one another's feet.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.</J>


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<J>I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, He that receives whomsoever I send receives me; and he that receives me receives him that sent me.</J>


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When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, <J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.</J>


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Jesus answered, <J>He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it.</J> And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.


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And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, <J>That you are doing, do quickly.</J>


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For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.


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Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, <J>Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.</J>


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<J>If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall immediately glorify him.</J>


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<J>Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Where I go, you cannot come; so now I say to you.</J>


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<J>A new commandment I give unto you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.</J>


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Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, to where do you go? Jesus answered him, <J>Where I go, you cannot follow me now; but you shall follow me afterwards.</J>


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Jesus answered him, <J>Will you lay down your life for my sake? Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, The cock shall not crow, till you have denied me three times.</J>


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<J>In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.</J>


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<J>And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.</J>


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Jesus says unto him, <J>I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.</J>


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<J>If you had known me, you should have known my Father also: and from now on you know him, and have seen him.</J>


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Jesus says unto him, <J>Have I been so long time with you, and yet Have You not known me, Philip? he that has seen me has seen the Father; and how say you then, Show us the Father?</J>


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<J>Believe you not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwells in me, he does the works.</J>


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<J>Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.</J>


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<J>And whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.</J>


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<J>And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever;</J>


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<J>Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him: but you know him; for he dwells with you, and shall be in you.</J>


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<J>yet a little while, and the world sees me no more; but you see me: because I live, you shall live also.</J>


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<J>He that has my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loves me: and he that loves me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.</J>


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Judas says unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself unto us, and not unto the world?


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Jesus answered and said unto him, <J>If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.</J>


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<J>He that loves me not keeps not my sayings: and the word which you hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.</J>


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<J>But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.</J>


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<J>Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.</J>


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<J>You have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If you loved me, you would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.</J>


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<J>And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, you might believe.</J>


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<J>Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world comes, and has nothing in me.</J>


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<J>But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.</J>


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<J>Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit.</J>


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<J>Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abide in the vine; no more can you, unless you abide in me.</J>


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<J>I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.</J>


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<J>If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.</J>


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<J>If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you.</J>


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<J>If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love; just as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.</J>


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<J>These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.</J>


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<J>Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knows not what his lord does: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.</J>


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<J>You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.</J>


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<J>If you were of the world, the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.</J>


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<J>Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.</J>


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<J>But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.</J>


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<J>If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin.</J>


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<J>If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.</J>


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<J>But this comes to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.</J>


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<J>But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me:</J>


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<J>They shall put you out of the synagogues: yes, the time comes, that whosoever kills you will think that he does God service.</J>


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<J>But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, you may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.</J>


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<J>Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.</J>


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<J>And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:</J>


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<J>Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.</J>


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<J>All things that the Father has are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you.</J>


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<J>A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me, because I go to the Father.</J>


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Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he says unto us, A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father?


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Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him, and said unto them, <J>Do you inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and you shall not see me: and again, a little while, and you shall see me?</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, That you shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and you shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.</J>


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<J>A woman when she is in travail has sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembers no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.</J>


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<J>And you now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you.</J>


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<J>And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, Whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.</J>


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<J>Hitherto have you asked nothing in my name: ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.</J>


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<J>These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time comes, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father.</J>


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<J>At that day you shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:</J>


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<J>For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.</J>


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<J>I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.</J>


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<J>Behold, the hour comes, yes, is now come, that you shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.</J>


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<J>These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.</J>


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These words spoke Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, <J>Father, the hour is come; glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you:</J>


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<J>As you have given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as you have given him.</J>


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<J>And this is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.</J>


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<J>And now, O Father, glorify you me with your own self with the glory which I had with you before the world was.</J>


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<J>I have manifested your name unto the men which you gave me out of the world: your they were, and you gave them me; and they have kept your word.</J>


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<J>For I have given unto them the words which you gave me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from you, and they have believed that you did send me.</J>


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<J>I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for those whom you have given me; for they are yours.</J>


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<J>And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to you. Holy Father, keep through your own name those whom you have given me, that they may be one, as we are.</J>


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<J>While I was with them in the world, I kept them in your name: those that you gave me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.</J>


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<J>And now come I to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.</J>


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<J>I have given them your word; and the world has hated them, because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.</J>


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<J>Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;</J>


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<J>That they all may be one; as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that you have sent me.</J>


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<J>I in them, and you in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that you have sent me, and have loved them, as you have loved me.</J>


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<J>Father, I will that they also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which you have given me: for you loved me before the foundation of the world.</J>


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<J>O righteous Father, the world has not known you: but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me.</J>


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<J>And I have declared unto them your name, and will declare it: that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.</J>


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When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.


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And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus frequently resorted to there with his disciples.


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Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, comes to there with lanterns and torches and weapons.


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Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, <J>Whom seek you?</J>


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They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus says unto them, <J>I am he.</J> And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.


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Jesus answered, <J>I have told you that I am he: if therefore you seek me, let these go their way:</J>


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Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.


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Then said Jesus unto Peter, <J>Put up your sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it?</J>


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And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.


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Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.


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And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.


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But Peter stood at the door outside. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spoke unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.


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Then says the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Are not you also one of this man's disciples? He says, I am not.


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And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.


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Jesus answered him, <J>I spoke openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, to where the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.</J>


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<J>Why do you ask me? ask those who heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.</J>


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And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Do you answer the high priest so?


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Jesus answered him, <J>If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why do you smite me?</J>


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And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Are not you also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.


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Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.


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They answered and said unto him, If he were not a malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto you.


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Then said Pilate unto them, Take you him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:


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Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Are you the King of the Jews?


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Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you unto me: what have you done?


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Jesus answered, <J>My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from here.</J>


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Pilate therefore said unto him, Are you a king then? Jesus answered, <J>You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice.</J>


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Pilate says unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and says unto them, I find in him no fault at all.


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But you have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will you therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?


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And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,


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Pilate therefore went forth again, and says unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that you may know that I find no fault in him.


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Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate says unto them, Behold the man!


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When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate says unto them, Take you him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.


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The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of God.


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And went again into the judgment hall, and says unto Jesus, From where are you? But Jesus gave him no answer.


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Then says Pilate unto him, You do not speak unto me? do you not know that I have power to crucify you, and have power to release you?


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Jesus answered, <J>You could have no power at all against me, unless it were given you from above: therefore he that delivered me unto you has the greater sin.</J>


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And from then on, Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend: whosoever makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.


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When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.


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And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he says unto the Jews, Behold your King!


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But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate says unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.


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And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha:


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And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.


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This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was close to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.


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Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.


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Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.


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They said therefore among themselves, Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which says, They parted my clothing among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.


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Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.


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When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he says unto his mother, <J>Woman, behold your son!</J>


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Then says he to the disciple, <J>Behold your mother!</J> And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.


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After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, says, <J>I thirst.</J>


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Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.


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When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, <J>It is finished:</J> and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.


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The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was a high day,) asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.


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Then came the soldiers, and broke the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.


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But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and immediately came there out blood and water.


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And he that saw it bore record, and his record is true: and he knows that he says true, that you might believe.


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For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.


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And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.


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And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pound weight.


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Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury.


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Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulcher, in which was never man yet laid.


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There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews' preparation day; for the sepulcher was close at hand.


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The first day of the week comes Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulcher, and sees the stone taken away from the sepulcher.


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Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and says unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him.


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So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulcher.


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And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself.


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But Mary stood outside at the sepulcher weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulcher,


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And sees two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.


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And they say unto her, Woman, why do you weep? She says unto them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I do not know where they have laid him.


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And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and did not know that it was Jesus.


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Jesus says unto her, <J>Woman, why do you weep? whom do you seek?</J> She, supposing him to be the gardener, says unto him, Sir, if you have carried him from here, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.


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Jesus says unto her, <J>Mary.</J> She turned herself, and says unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.


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Jesus says unto her, <J>Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brothers, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.</J>


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Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the LORD, and that he had spoken these things unto her.


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Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and says unto them, <J>Peace be unto you.</J>


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And when he had so said, he showed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD.


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Then said Jesus to them again, <J>Peace be unto you: as my Father has sent me, even so send I you.</J>


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And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and says unto them, <J>Receive you the Holy Ghost:</J>


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<J>Whose soever sins you remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins you retain, they are retained.</J>


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The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Unless I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.


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And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, <J>Peace be unto you.</J>


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Then says he to Thomas, Reach to here your finger, and behold my hands; and reach to here your hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.


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Jesus says unto him, <J>Thomas, because you have seen me, you have believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.</J>


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And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:


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But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through his name.


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After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise showed he himself.


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There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.


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Simon Peter says unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with you. They went forth, and entered into a boat immediately; and that night they caught nothing.


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But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.


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And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.


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Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved says unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.


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And the other disciples came in a little boat; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.


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As soon then as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.


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Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.


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Jesus says unto them, <J>Come and dine.</J> And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord.


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This is now the third time that Jesus showed himself to his disciples, after he was risen from the dead.


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So when they had dined, Jesus says to Simon Peter, <J>Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me more than these?</J> He says unto him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He says unto him, <J>Feed my lambs.</J>


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He says to him again the second time, <J>Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me?</J> He says unto him, Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He says unto him, <J>Feed my sheep.</J>


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He says unto him the third time, <J>Simon, son of Jonas, love you me?</J> Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, <J>Do you love me?</J> And he said unto him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus says unto him, <J>Feed my sheep.</J>


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<J>Truthfully, truthfully, I say unto you, When you were young, you girded yourself, and walked to where you would: but when you shall be old, you shall stretch forth your hands, and another shall gird you, and carry you to where you would not.</J>


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This spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he says unto him, <J>Follow me.</J>


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Then Peter, turning about, sees the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrays you?


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Jesus says unto him, <J>If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to you? follow you me.</J>


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Then went this saying abroad among the brothers, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, <J>He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to you?</J>


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This is the disciple which testifies of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.


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And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.


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Until the day in which he was taken up, after he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:


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To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:


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And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, says he, you have heard of me.


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<J>For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.</J>


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When they therefore had come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, will you at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?


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And he said unto them, <J>It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power.</J>


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<J>But you shall receive power, after the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.</J>


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And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.


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And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;


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Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand you gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.


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Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey.


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And when they had come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.


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These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.


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And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about a hundred and twenty,)


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Men and brothers, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spoke before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.


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Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst apart in the middle, and all his insides gushed out.


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And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.


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For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell in it: and, Let another take his office.


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Therefore of these men which have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,


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Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, one must be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.


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And they prayed, and said, You, Lord, which know the hearts of all men, show whether of these two you have chosen,


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That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.


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And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.


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And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.


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And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.


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Now when this was reported abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because every man heard them speak in his own language.


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And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?


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Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,


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Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,


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But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, You men of Judaea, and all you that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:


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And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:


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And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:


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And I will show wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke:


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The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:


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You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you yourselves also know:


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Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:


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Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held by it.


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For David speaks concerning him, I saw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:


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Because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you permit your Holy One to see corruption.


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Men and brothers, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us unto this day.


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Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;


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He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.


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Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he has shed forth this, which you now see and hear.


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For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,


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Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ.


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Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do?


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Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.


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For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, just as many as the LORD our God shall call.


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And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.


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Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.


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And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.


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And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their food with gladness and singleness of heart,


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Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.


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And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;


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Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.


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And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.


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And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.


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And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.


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And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.


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And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, You men of Israel, why marvel you at this? or why look you so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?


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The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Son Jesus; whom you delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.


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And his name through faith in his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know: yes, the faith which is by him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.


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But those things, which God before had showed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he has so fulfilled.


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Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.


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Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.


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For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brothers, like unto me; him shall you hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.


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And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.


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Yes, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.


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You are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in your seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.


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Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.


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And as they spoke unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,


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Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.


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Howbeit many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.


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And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.


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And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have you done this?


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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, You rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,


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Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him does this man stand here before you whole.


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This is the stone which was set at no value of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.


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Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.


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Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.


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Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle has been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.


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But that it spread no further among the people, let us strictly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.


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But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge you.


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So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.


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And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.


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And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, you are God, which have made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:


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Who by the mouth of your servant David have said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things?


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The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord, and against his Christ.


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For of a truth against your holy child Jesus, whom you have anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,


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And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto your servants, that with all boldness they may speak your word,


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By stretching forth your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of your holy child Jesus.


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And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.


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And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that anything of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.


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And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.


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Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,


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And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.


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And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,


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And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.


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But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?


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Whiles it remained, was it not your own? and after it was sold, was it not in your own power? why have you conceived this thing in your heart? you have not lied unto men, but unto God.


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And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.


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And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much.


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Then Peter said unto her, How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and shall carry you out.


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Then fell she down immediately at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.


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And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.


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Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.


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There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick people, and those who were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.


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Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,


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And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.


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Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing outside before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.


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Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.


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Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.


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Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.


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Saying, Did not we strictly command you that you should not teach in this name? and, behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.


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Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.


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And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God has given to them that obey him.


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Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;


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And said unto them, You men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do as touching these men.


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For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.


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After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away many people after him: he also perished; and all, just as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.


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And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:


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And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.


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And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.


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And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.


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Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.


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Therefore, brothers, select among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.


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And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:


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And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.


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Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.


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Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.


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And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,


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And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceases not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:


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For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.


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And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.


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And he said, Men, brothers, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelled in Charran,


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And said unto him, Get you out of your country, and from your kindred, and come into the land which I shall show you.


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Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelled in Charran: and from there, when his father was dead, he removed him into this land, in which you now dwell.


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And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.


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And God spoke on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.


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And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place.


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And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs.


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And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.


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Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.


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And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.


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Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.


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And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.


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But when the time of the promise drew close, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,


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The same dealt deceptively with our kindred, and badly treated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.


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In which time Moses was born, and was exceedingly fair, and nourished up in his father's house three months:


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And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers the children of Israel.


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And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:


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For he supposed his brothers would have understood that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.


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And the next day he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are brothers; why do you wrong one to another?


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But he that did his neighbor wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made you a ruler and a judge over us?


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And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.


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When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the voice of the LORD came unto him,


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Saying, I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Then Moses trembled, and dared not behold.


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Then said the Lord to him, Put off your shoes from your feet: for the place where you stand is holy ground.


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I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send you into Egypt.


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This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made you a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.


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He brought them out, after he had showed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.


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This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brothers, like unto me; him shall you hear.


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This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spoke to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:


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To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,


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Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we know not what is become of him.


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And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.


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Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O you house of Israel, have you offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?


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Yes, you took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which you made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.


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Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.


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Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drove out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;


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Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will you build me? says the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?


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You stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do you.


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Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain those who showed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom you have been now the betrayers and murderers:


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But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,


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And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul.


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And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.


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And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.


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As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.


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And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.


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For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.


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But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:


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To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.


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But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.


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Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.


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Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:


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(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)


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And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,


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But Peter said unto him, Your money perish with you, because you have thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.


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Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.


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Then answered Simon, and said, Pray you to the LORD for me, that none of these things which you have spoken come upon me.


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And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.


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And the angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goes down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is deserted.


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And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,


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And Philip ran to there to him, and heard him read the prophet Isaiah, and said, Do you understand what you read?


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And he said, How can I, unless some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.


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The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:


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In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.


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And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray you, of whom speaks the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?


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And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what does hinder me to be baptized?


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And Philip said, If you believe with all your heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.


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And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.


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And when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.


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But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.


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And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,


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And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.


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And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:


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And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, <J>Saul, Saul, why persecute you me?</J>


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And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, <J>I am Jesus whom you persecute: it is hard for you to kick against the pricks.</J>


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And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what will you have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, <J>Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told you what you must do.</J>


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And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.


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And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, <J>Ananias.</J> And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.


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And the Lord said unto him, <J>Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prays,</J>


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<J>And has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.</J>


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Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem:


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But the Lord said unto him, <J>Go your way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:</J>


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And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto you on the way as you came, has sent me, that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.


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And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight immediately, and arose, and was baptized.


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And when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.


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But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and came to here for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?


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But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelled at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.


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And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.


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But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord on the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.


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And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.


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Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.


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And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelled at Lydda.


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And there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy.


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And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ makes you whole: arise, and make your bed. And he arose immediately.


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Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.


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And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.


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And forasmuch as Lydda was close to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.


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Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.


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But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.


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And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.


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There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,


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A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.


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He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.


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And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Your prayers and your alms are come up for a memorial before God.


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He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside: he shall tell you what you should do.


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And when the angel which spoke unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;


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On the next day, as they went on their journey, and drew close unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:


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And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:


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Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.


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And the voice spoke unto him again the second time, <J>What God has cleansed, that call not you common.</J>


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Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,


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Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the cause why you are come?


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And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words of you.


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Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the next day Peter went away with them, and certain brothers from Joppa accompanied him.


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And the next day after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.


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And he said unto them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God has showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.


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Therefore came I unto you without opposing, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent you have sent for me?


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And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,


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And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.


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Send therefore to Joppa, and call to here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he comes, shall speak unto you.


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Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have well done that you are come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded you of God.


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The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)


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That word, I say, you know, which was spoken out throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;


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How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.


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And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:


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Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.


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And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.


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To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins.


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And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.


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Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?


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And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.


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And the apostles and brothers that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.


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I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:


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Upon the which when I had fastened my eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.


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But the voice answered me again from heaven, <J>What God has cleansed, that call not you common.</J>


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And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.


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And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:


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And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;


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Then remembered I the word of the Lord, that he said, <J>John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.</J>


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Since God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?


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When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then has God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.


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Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.


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And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they had come to Antioch, spoke unto the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus.


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Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.


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Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.


