When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

mother. 16 Herod slayeth the children: 20 himself dieth. 23 Christ is brought back again into Galilee to Nazareth.

NOW

when Jesus was 19 Then Joseph her hus- born in Bethlehem of band, being a just man, and Judea in the days of Hernot willing to make her a od the king, behold, there public example, was mind-came wise men from the ed to put her away privily. east to Jerusalem, 20 But while he thought 2 Saying, Where is he that on these things, behold, the is born King of the Jews? angel of the Lord appeared for we have seen his star in unto him in a dream, say- the east, and are come to ing, Joseph, thou son of worship him. David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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

23 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.

3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

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

5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people

24 Then Joseph being rais-Israel. ed from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

CHAPTER II. 1 The wise men out of the east are directed to Christ by a star. 11 They worship him, and offer their presents. 14 Joseph fleeth into Egypt, with Jesus and his

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

8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed;

and, lo, the star, which and in all the coasts therethey saw in the east, went of, from two years old and before them, till it came under, according to the and stood over where the time which he had diliyoung child was. gently inquired of the wise

10 When they saw the men. star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jere11 And when they were my the prophet, saying, come into the house, they 18 In Rama was there a saw the young child with voice heard, lamentation, Mary his mother, and fell and weeping, and great down, and worshipped him: mourning, Rachel weepand when they had opened ing for her children, and their treasures, they pre- would not be comforted, sented unto him gifts; because they are not. gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of 12 And being warned of the Lord appeareth in a God in a dream that they dream to Joseph in Egypt, should not return to Herod, 20 Saying, Arise, and take they departed into their the young child and his own country another way. mother, and go into the 13 And when they were land of Israel: for they departed, behold, the an- are dead which sought the gel of the Lord appeareth young child's life.

22 But when he heard

to Joseph in a dream, 21 And he arose, and saying, Arise, and take took the young child and the young child and his his mother, and came inmother, and flee into E-to the land of Israel. gypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for that Archelaus did reign Herod will seek the young in Judea in the room of child to destroy him. his father Herod, he was 14 When he arose, he took afraid to go thither: notthe young child and his withstanding, being warnmother by night, and de-ed of God in a dream, he parted into Egypt: turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

15 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. 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem,

those days came John ance: but he that cometh

in the wilderness of Judea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

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

4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,

6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

71 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repent

ance:

9 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.

10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,

and cast into the fire.

11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repent

I, whose shoes I am not
worthy to bear: he shall
baptize you with the Holy
Ghost, and with fire:
12 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.

13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

14 But John forbade him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

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

17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

2 And when he had fast-came and ministered unto ed forty days and forty him.

nights, he was afterward a 12 Now when Jesus had hungered. heard that John was cast 3 And when the tempter into prison, he departed came to him, he said, If into Galilee; thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

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

14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephtha

5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pin-lim, by the way of the sea, nacle of the temple, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;

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

7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 17 ¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon call8 Again, the devil taketh ed Peter, and Andrew his him up into an exceeding brother, casting a net inhigh mountain, and shew-to the sea: for they were eth him all the kingdoms fishers. of the world, and the glory of them;

9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

10 Then saith Jesus unto 21 And going on from him, Get thee hence, Sa- thence, he saw other two tan: for it is written, Thou brethren, James the son shalt worship the Lord thy of Zebedee, and John his God, and him only shalt brother, in a ship with thou serve. Zebedee their father,

11 Then the devil leaveth mending their nets; and him, and, behold, angels he called them.

22 And they immediate- 4 Blessed are they that ly left the ship and their mourn: for they shall be father, and followed him. comforted.

23 T And Jesus went 5 Blessed are the meek: for about all Galilee, teach- they shall inherit the earth. ing in their synagogues, 6 Blessed are they which and preaching the gospel do hunger and thirst after of the kingdom, and heal- righteousness: for they ing all manner of sickness shall be filled. and all manner of disease among the people.

24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 25 And there followed him 11 Blessed are ye, when great multitudes of people men shall revile you, and from Galilee, and from De- persecute you, and shall capolis, and from Jerusa-say all manner of evil lem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan.

CHAPTER V.

1 Christ beginneth his sermon in the mount: 3 declaring who are blessed, 13 who are the salt of the earth, 14 the light of the world, the city on a hill, 15 the candle: 17 that he came to fulfil the law. 21 What it is to kill, 27 to commit adultery, 33 to swear: 38 exhorteth to suffer wrong, 44 to love even our enemies, 48 and to labour after perfectness.

against you falsely, for my

sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and

AND seeing the multi-to be trodden under foot tudes, he went up into of men. a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

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