is forgiven, the same loveth little. And he said unto 48 her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at 49 1 Or, among meat with him began to say 1within themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sins? And he said unto 50 the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.

And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went 8 about through cities and villages, preaching and 2 Or, gospel bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve, and certain women which 2 had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary 3 Gr. demons. that was called Magdalene, from whom seven devils had gone out, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's 3 steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto them of their substance.

4 Many ancient authorities read him.

3

And when a great multitude came together, and 4 they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable: The sower went forth to sow his seed: and 5 as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it. And other fell on the rock; and as soon as 6 it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture. And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns 7 grew with it, and choked it. And other fell into the 8 good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

And his disciples asked him what this parable 9 might be. And he said, Unto you it is given to 10 know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not sec, and hearing they may not understand. Now the 11 parable is this: The seed is the word of God. And 12 those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. And those on the rock are they which, when they 13 have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among 14 the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and

riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to 15 perfection. And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

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And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they which enter in may see the 17 light. For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known 18 and come to light. Take heed therefore how ye hear for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he 1thinketh he hath.

19 And there came to him his mother and brethren, 20 and they could not come at him for the crowd. And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand 21 without, desiring to see thee. But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

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Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of 23 the lake and they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling with water, and 24 were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the 25 water and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

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to have

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gesenes;

And they arrived at the country of the 2Gerasenes, 2 Many 27 which is over against Galilee. And when he was authorities come forth upon the land, there met him a certain read German out of the city, who had devils; and for a long others, Gatime he had worn no clothes, and abode not in any so in ver. 37. 28 house, but in the tombs. And when he saw Jesus, he 3 Gr. demons. cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud

darenes and

1 Or, of a long time

voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not. For he commanded the unclean spirit to come 29 out from the man. For oftentimes it had seized him and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, 2 Gr. demon. he was driven of the 2 devil into the deserts. Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he 3 Gr. demons. Legion; for many 3 devils were entered into him.

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said, And 31

they intreated him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss. Now there was there a herd 32 of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they intreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave. And the devils 33 came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were choked. And when they that fed them saw what 34 had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. And they went out to see what 35 had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the devils were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid. And they that saw it told them 36 4 Or, saved how he that was possessed with devils was * made whole. And all the people of the country of the 37 Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them; for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned. But the man from 38 whom the devils were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying, Return to thy house, and declare how great things 39 God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.

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And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed 40 him; for they were all waiting for him. And behold, 41 there came a man named Jaïrus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him to come into his house; for he had an 42 only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

ancient

and.

authorities

43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which 1had spent all her living upon physicians, 1 Some 44 and could not be healed of any, came behind him, authorities and touched the border of his garment and imme- omit had 45 diately the issue of her blood stanched. And Jesus living upon spent all her said, Who is it that touched me? And when all de- physicians, nied, Peter said, 2and they that were with him, Master, 2 Some 46 the multitudes press thee and crush thee. But Jesus ancient said, Some one did touch me: for I perceived that omit and 47 power had forth from me. And when the woman with him. saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how 48 she was healed immediately. And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in 3 Or, peace.

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While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead;

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they that were

saved thee

50 trouble not the Master. But Jesus hearing it, an- 4 Or, Teacher swered him, Fear not only believe, and she shall be

51 5 made whole. And when he came to the house, he 5 Or, saved suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden 52 and her mother. And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but 53 sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn, knowing 54 that she was dead. But he, taking her by the hand, 55 called, saying, Maiden, arise. And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that 56 something be given her to eat. And her parents were

amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done.

9 And he called the twelve together, and gave them

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power and authority over all devils, and to cure 6 Gr. demons 2 diseases. And he sent them forth to preach the king

ancient

3 dom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto 7 Some them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor authorities wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats. omit the sick.

4 And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and 5 thence depart. And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from

your feet for a testimony against them. And they de- 6 parted, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: 7 and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; and by 8 some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod 9 said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

And the apostles, when they were returned, declared 10 unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida. But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he 11 welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he healed. And the day began to wear away; and the twelve 12 came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. But he said unto them, Give ye them 13 to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people. For they were about five 14 thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make 1 Gr. recline. them sit down in companies, about fifty each. And 15 they did so, and made them all sit down. And he 16 took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did 17 eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

And it came to pass, as he was praying alone, the 18 disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am? And they 19 answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again. And he said unto them, But who say ye 20 that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. But he charged them, and commanded them to 21