Jesus is baptized: CHAP. I. He cures the sick. 5 And there went out unto him all the 26 And when the unclean spirit had land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he were all baptized of him in the river of came out of him. Jordan, confessing their sins. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch 6 And John was clothed with camel's that they questioned among themselves, hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his saying, What thing is this? what new docloins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; trine is this? for with authority command 7 And preached, saying, There cometh eth he even the unclean spirits, and they one mightier than I after me, the latchet do obey him. of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop 28 And immediately his fame spread down and unloose. abroad throughout all the region round 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: about Galilee. but he shall baptize you with the Holy 29 And forthwith, when they were come Ghost. out of the synagogue, they entered into the 9 And it came to pass in those days, that house of Simon and Andrew, with James Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and and John. was baptized of John in Jordan. 30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick 10 And straightway coming up out of the of a fever; and anon they tell him of her. water, he saw the heavens opened, and the 31 And he came and took her by the Spirit like a dove descending upon him. hand, and lifted her up; and immediately 11 And there came a voice from heaven, the fever left her, and she ministered unto saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in them. whom I am well pleased. 32 And at even when the sun did set, 12 And immediately the Spirit driveth they brought unto him all that were dishim into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness Forty days tempted of Satan; and was with Lhe wild beasts; and the angels ministered anto him. eased, and them that were possessed with devils. 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick 14 Now, after that John was put in prison, of divers diseases, and cast out many Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon, and they that were with 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his bro-him, followed after him. ther, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. 19 And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 20 And straightway he called them: and 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, they left their father Zebedee in the ship put forth his hand, and touched him, and with the hired servants, and went after him. saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 21 And they went into Capernaum; and 42 And as soon as he had spoken, imstraightway on the sabbath-day he entered mediately the leprosy departed from him, into the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. and he was cleansed. 43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; 44 And saith unto him, See thou say 23 And there was in their synagogue a nothing to any man; but go thy way, shew man with an unclean spirit; and he criedout, thyself to the priest, and offer for thy 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we cleansing those things which Moses comto do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? manded, for a testimony unto them. art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold tby peace, and come out of him. 45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was withJoseph buries the body of Jesus. S. MARK. The resurrection of Christ. 52 And the graves were opened, and ed from heaven. and came and rolted back many bodies of saints which slept, arose, the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that 54 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 ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. this was the Son of God. 55 And many women were there holding afar off) which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him: 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said, (be-Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples, that he is risen from the dead, and behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. 57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre, with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying. All 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded hail. And they came, and held him by the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 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 sepulchre, and departed. 61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. 62 Now, the next day that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, 63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. the feet, and worshipped him. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 11 Now, when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as 64 Command therefore that the sepul- they were taught: and this saying is comchre be made sure until the third day, lest monly reported among the Jews until this his disciples come by night, and steal him day. away, and say unto the people, He is risen 16 Then the eleven disciples went from the dead: so the last error shall be away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. worse than the first. 65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. 66 So they went and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. CHAP. XXVIII. 17 And when they saw him, they wor shipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came, and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fa N the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; came Mary Magdalene, and the other 20 Teaching them to observe all things Mary to see the sepulchre. whatsoever I have commanded you: and 2 And behold, there was a great earth-lo, I am with you always, even unto the quake: for the angel of the Lord descend- end of the world. Amen. T I The Gospel according to Saint MARK. CHAP. I. 13 The voice of one crying in the wil- HE beginning of the gospel of Jesus derness, Prepare ye make his paths straight. 2 As it is written in the prophets, Be- 4 John did baptize in the wilderness, hold, I send my messenger before thy face, and preach the baptism of repentance. for which shall prepare thy way before thee; t ; the remission of sins. 1 : 3 Jesus is baptized: CHAP. I. He cures the sick. 5 And there went out unto him all the 26 And when the unclean spirit had land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and torn him, and cried with loud voice, he were all baptized of him in the river of came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch Jordan, confessing their sins. a 6 And John was clothed with camel's that they questioned among themselves, hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his saying, What thing is this? what new docloins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; trine is this? for with authority command 7 And preached, saying, There cometh eth he even the unclean spirits, and they one mightier than I after me, the latchet do obey him. of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop 28 And immediately his fame spread down and unloose. abroad throughout all the region round 81 indeed have baptized you with water: about Galilee. but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. 29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James 9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and and John. was baptized of John in Jordan. 30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick 10 And straightway coming up out of the of a fever; and anon they tell him of her. water, he saw the heavens opened, and the 31 And he came and took her by the Spirit like a dove clescending upon him. hand, and lifted her up; and immediately 11 And there came a voice from heaven, the fever left her, and she ministered unto saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in them. whom I am well pleased. 32 And at even when the sun did set, 12 And immediately the Spirit driveth they brought unto him all that were dishim into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and was with he wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. eased, and them that were possessed with devils. 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick 14 Now, after that John was put in prison, of divers diseases, and cast out many Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 16 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. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. 19 And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. 20 And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. 21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath-day he entered into the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him. 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. 43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; 44 And saith unto him, See thou say 23 And there was in their synagogue a nothing to any man; but go thy way, shew man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, thyself to the priest, and offer for thy 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we cleansing those things which Moses comto do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? manded, for a testimony unto them. art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was with S. MARK. The withered hand healed Christ heals the palsy. out in desert places: and they came to the Pharisees, used to fast: and they come, him from every quarter. CHAP. II. and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John, and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? 19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bride-chamber fast, while 2 And straightway many were gather- the bridegroom is with them? As long as ed together, insomuch that there was no they have the bridegroom with them, they room to receive them, no, not so much as cannot fast. about the door: and he preached the word 20 But the days will come, when the unto them. bridegroom shall be taken away from them, 3 And they come unto him, bringing one and then shall they fast in those days. sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. 21 No man also seweth a piece of new 4 And when they could not come nigh cloth on an old garment: else the new unto him for the press, they uncovered the piece that filled it up, talketh away from roof where he was: and when they had the old, and the rent is made worse. broken it up, they let down the bed where- 22 And no man putteth new wine into in the sick of the palsy lay. old bottles: else the new wine doth burst 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins the bottles will be marred: but new wine be forgiven thee. must be put into new bottles. 23 And it came to pass, that he went through the corn-fields on the sabbath 6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, 7 Why doth this man thus speak blas-day; and his disciples began, as they phemies? who can forgive sins but God only? 8 And immediately, when Jesus per- 24 And the Pharisees said unto him, ceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? went, to pluck the ears of corn. Behold, why do they on the sabbath-day that which is not lawful? 25 And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, 9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or and was a hungered, he and they that to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? were with him? 10 But that ye may know that the Son 26 How he went into the house of God, of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) 11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thy house. 12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion. 13 And he went forth again by the seaside; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. 14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus, sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. in the days of Abiathar the high priest, 28 Therefore, the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. A CHAP. III. syna ND he entered again into the gogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand. 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath-day; that they might accuse him. 3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth. 15 And it came to pass, that as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus 4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to and his disciples; for there were many, do good on the sabbath-days, or to do and they followed him. evil? to save life, or to kill? but they held 16 And when the scribes and Pharisees their peace. saw him eat with publicans and sinners, 5 And when he had looked round about they said unto his disciples, How is it that on them with anger, being grieved for the he eateth and drinketh with publicans and hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he sinners? 17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto stretched it out: and his hand was restored them, They that are whole, have no need whole as the other. of the physician, but they that are sick: 16 And the Pharisees went forth, and came not to call the righteous, but sin- straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy ners, to repentance. 18 And the disciples of John, and of him. ! 1 1 1 Christ chooses twelve apostles. CHAP. IV. The parable of the sower. 7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his blasphemies wherewith soever they shall disciples to the sea: and a great multi- blaspheme: 29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, is in danger of eternal damnation: 30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. 8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idu- but mea, and from beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard what great things he did, came unto him. 31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him, because of 32 And the multitude sat about him; and the multitude, lest they should throng him. 10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. 11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. 12 And he straitly charged them, that they should not make him known. they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Whe is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sisCHAP. IV. 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, ter, and mother. and calleth unto him whom he would: and they cama unto himined twelve, that they AND he began again to teach by the should be with him, and that he might unto him a great multitude, so that he ensend them forth to preach, tered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and 15 And to have power to heal sick- the whole multitude was by the sea, on the nesses, and to cast out devils. 16 And Simon he surnamed Peter. land. 2 And he taught them many things by 17 And James the son of Zebedee, and parables, and said unto them in his doc 3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a John the brother of James, (and he sur-trine, 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and and Matth Matthew, Ma and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite, sower to sow. 4 And it came to pass as he sowed, some fell by the way-side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where 19 And Judas Iscariot, which also be- it had not much earth; and immediately trayed him: and they went into a house. it sprang up, because it had no depth of 20 And the multitude cometh together earth: again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. 21 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. 22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. 23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? 24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit. 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up, and increased, and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some a hundred. 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him, with the twelve, asked of 25 And if a house be divided against him the parable. itself, that house cannot stand. 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it 26 And if Satan rise up against himself, is given to know the mystery of the kingand be divided, he cannot stand, but hath dom of God: but unto them that are withan end. out, all these things are done in parables: 27 No man can enter into a strong man's 12 That seeing they may see, and not house, and spoil his goods, except he will perceive; and hearing they may hear, and first bind the strong man; and then he will not understand; lest at any time they spoil his house. 28 Verily,I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. 13 And he said unto them, Know ye |