1Gr. recline. nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor where. And 6 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that 7 was done and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead; and by some, that Elijah 8 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, 10 declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida. But the multitudes per- 11 ceiving it followed him and he 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; 12 and the twelve 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 14 were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them 'sit down in companies, about fifty each. And they did so, and 15 16 made them all 'sit down. And he took the five Gr. recline. 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. 17 And they did eat, and were all filled 18 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 disciples were with him and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes 19 say that I am? And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen 20 again. And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The 21 Christ of God. But he charged them, and 22 commanded them to tell this to no man; saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be 23 raised up. And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and 24 take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; Or, soul but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, 25 the same shall save it. For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose 26 or forfeit his own self? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and the glory of the 27 Father, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a truth, There be some of them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. 28 And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the 2 mained awake mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the 29 fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling. And be- 30 hold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elijah; who appeared in glory, 31 1Or, departure and spake of his 'decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and 32 they that were with him were heavy with Or having re- sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. And it came to pass, as they were 33 parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said. And while he said these things, there 34 came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 35 Many ancient This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him. And when the voice came, Jesus was found 35 alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen. Or, booths authorities read my beloved Son. See Matt. xvii. 5: Mark ix. 7. Or, was past And it came to pass, on the next day, when 37 they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him. And behold, a man 38 Or, Teacher from the multitude cried; saying, "Master, I C Or, convulseth beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child: and behold, a spirit taketh 39 him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it 'teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely. And I be- 40 sought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not. And Jesus answered and said, Ó 41 faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son. And as he was yet a coming, 42 the 'devil dashed him down, and stare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back 43 to his father. And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the 45 hands of men. But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it: and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. 46 4 And there arose a reasoning among them, 47 which of them should be greatest. But when Gr. greater. Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took 48 a little child, and set him by his side, and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: 49 for he that is 'least among you all, the same Gr. lesser. is great. And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out 'devils in thy name; and we Gr. demons. forbade him, because he followeth not with us. 50 But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you. 51 And it came to pass, when the days 'were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 52 and sent messengers before his face and they went, and entered into a village of the Sama53 ritans, to make ready for him. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though 54 he were going to Jerusalem And when his 7 Gr. were being fulfilled. 8 authorities disciples James and John saw this, they said, Many ancient Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down 55 from heaven, and consume them? But he add even as Elijah did. 1Some ancient turned, and rebuked them'. authorities add and said, Ye know not what manner fewer, add also to another village. And they went 56 And as they went in the way, a certain 57 of spirit ye are man said unto him, I will follow thee whitherof. Some, but soever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, 58 For the Son of The foxes have holes, and the birds of the man came not heaven have 2nests; but the Son of man hath to destroy men's lives, but to not where to lay his head. And he said unto 59 save them. another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 2 Gr. lodgingplaces. But he 60 said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God. And another also said, I 61 will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house. But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put 62 his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Now after these things the Lord appointed 1 10 Many ancient seventy3 others, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, and so in ver. whither he himself was about to come. authorities add and two: 17. 4 Or, enter first, say 'Or, it And 2 he said unto them, The harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labourers into his harvest. Go your ways: be- 3 hold, I send you forth as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no wallet, no 4 shoes and salute no man on the way. And 5 into whatsoever house ye shall enter, first say, Peace be to this house. And if a son of peace 6 be there, your peace shall rest upon him : but if not, it shall turn to you again. And in 7 that same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and 8 they receive you, eat such things as are set |