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. 22 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 23 side of 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 24 with water, and 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 water: and they ceased, and there 25 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? 1 Many And they arrived at the country of the 'Gera27 senes, which is over against Galilee. And when he was come forth upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had 'devils; and for a 2 Gr. demons. long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in 28 any house, but in the tombs. And when he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech 29 thee, torment me not. For he commanded* the un

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ancient authorities read Gergesenes; others, Gadarenes : and so in ver. 37.

clean spirit to come out from the man. For often- 3 Or, of a long time times it had seized him: and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, he was driven of the 30 'devil into the deserts. And Jesus asked him, What 4 Gr. demon. is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many 'dev31 ils were entered into him. And they intreated him that he would not command them to depart into the 32 abyss. Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they intreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. 33 And he gave them leave. And the 'devils came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were 34 chokedt. And when they that fed them saw what

For "commanded" read "was commanding "-Am.Com.

† For "were choked" read "were drowned "-Am. Com.

1 Gr. demons.

2 Or, saved

authorities omit

sicians, and.

4 Some

and they that were with him.

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, sit-
ting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of
Jesus: and they were afraid. And they that saw it 36
told them how he that was possessed with 'devils
was 'made whole. And all the people of the coun- 37
try of the Gerasenes round about asked him to de-
part from them; for they were holden with great
fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned. But 38
the man from whom the 'devils were gone out pray-
ed him that he might be with him: but he sent him
away, saying, Return to thy house, and declare how 39
great things God hath done for thee. And he went
his way, publishing throughout the whole city how
great things Jesus had done for him.

And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed 40
him; for they were all waiting for him. And 41
behold, 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 only daughter, about twelve 42
years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went
the multitudes thronged him.

3 Some ancient And a woman having an issue of blood twelve 43 had spent all her years, which had spent all her living upon physiliving upon phy- cians, and could not be healed of any, came behind 44 him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched. And 45 ancient Jesus said, "Who is it that touched me? And when authorities omit all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush_thee. But Jesus said, Some one did touch me: for I per- 46 ceived that power had gone forth from me. And 47 when the woman 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 she was healed immediately. And he said unto her, Daughter, thy 48 faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

5 Or, saved thee

5 Cr, Teacher

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the 49 ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the "Master. But Jesus hearing 50 it, answered him, Fear not only believe, and she shall be made whole. And when he came to the 51 house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of

52 the maiden and her mother. And all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for 53 she is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed 54 him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. But he,

taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise. 55 And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediate

ly: and he commanded that something be given her 56 to eat. And her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done.

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sick.

And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all 'devils, and to cure 1 Gr. demons. 2 diseases. And he sent them forth to preach the 2 Some ancient au3 kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he thorities omit the said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; nei4 ther have two coats. And into whatsoever house 5 ye enter, there abide, and thence depart. And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testi6 mony against them. And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

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

10 And the apostles, when they were returned, de-
clared unto him what things they had done. And
he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called
11 Bethsaida. But the multitudes perceiving it fol-
lowed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to
them of the kingdom of God, and them that had
12 need of healing he healed. And the day began to
wear away; 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
13 place. But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat.
And they said, We have no more than five loaves
and two fishes; except we should go and buy food
14 for all this people. For they were about five thou-
sand men.
And he said unto his disciples, Make

*For "victuals" read "provisions "-Am. Com.

1 Gr. recline.

2 Or, soul

them 'sit down in companies, about fifty each. And they did so, and made them all sit down. 15 And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and 16 looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was 17 taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

And it came to pass, as he was praying alone*, 18 the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am? And 19 they 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 20 say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God. But he charged them, and com- 21 manded them to tell this to no man; saying, The 22 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 raised up. And 23 he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever would save his 24 2life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his 'life for my sake, the same shall save it. For what is a 25 man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self? For whosoever shall be 26 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 Father, and of the holy angels. But I tell you of a truth, There be some of 27 them that stand here, which shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

And it came to pass about eight days after these 28 sayings, he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the fashion of his counte-29 nance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling. And behold, there talked with him 30 two men, which were Moses and Elijah; who ap- 31 peared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now 32 Peter and they that were with him were heavy with mained awake 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 parting from him, 33

3 Or, departure

4 Or, having re

*For "alone" read "apart "-Am.Com.

2

Many ancient aubeloved Son. Se Mark ix. 7.

thorities read mg

Matt. xvii.

Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three 'tabernacles; one for 1 Or, booths thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not 34 knowing what he said. And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is 36 2my Son, my chosen: hear ye him. And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any 3 of the things which they had seen. 37 And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multi38 tude met him. And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Master, I beseech thee to look 4 Or, Teacher 39 upon my son; for he is mine only child: and be

hold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth

Or, was past

out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it 5 Or, convulseth hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely. 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and 41 they could not. And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy 42 son. And as he was yet a coming, the devil 'dash- 6 Gr. demon. ed him down, and stare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and 43 gave him back to his father. And they were all

astonished at the majesty of God.

But while all were marvelling at all the things 44 which he did, he said unto his disciples, Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall 45 be delivered up into the 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

7 Or, rent him
8 Or, convulsed

And there arose a reasoning among them, which 47 of them should be 'greatest*. But when Jesus saw 9 Gr. greater. the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, 48 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 receiv

eth him that sent me: for he that is 1oleast among 10 Gr. lesser. you all, the same is great.

49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one

casting out "devils in thy name; and we forbade 11 Gr. demons. 50 him, because he followeth not with us. But Jesus

*For "should be greatest" read "was the greatest "-Am.Com.

5;