Of men's traditions. S MARK. Christ healeth the deaf as the washing of pots and cups: and to take the children s bread, and to cast many other such like things ye do. it unto the dogs 9 And he said unto them, Full well 28 And she answered and said unto ye reject the commandment of God, him, Yes, Lord yet the dogs under the that ye may keep your own tradition table eat of the children's crumbs. 10 For Moses said, Honour thy father 29 And he said unto her, For this say. and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth ing, go thy way the devil is gone out father or mother, let him die the death of thy daughter 11 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free. 12 And ye suffer him no more to do aught for his father or his mother; 13 Making the word of God of none] effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye. 14 ¶ And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand. 15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him, can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. 16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 17 And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. 30 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.. 31 ¶ And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him 33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue: 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. 35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. 36 And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a 18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so great deal they published it; without understanding also? Do ye not 37 And were beyond measure aston perceive, that whatsoever thing from ished, saying, He hath done all things without entereth into the man, it can-well, he maketh both the deaf to hear, not defile him: and the dumb to speak. 19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? 20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness; 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. 24 T And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into a house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. 25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fel! at his feet: 26 (The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation,) and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. 27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet! IN CHAP. VIII. Four thousand miraculously fed. N those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat Jesus called his disciples unto him, ane saith unto them, 2 I have compassion on the multitude because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from får 4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? 5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven 6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them be fore the people. 7 And they had a few small fishes and he blessed, and commanded to ser them also before them. 8 So they did eat, and were filled The blind healed Christ's transfiguration ciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am? CHAP IX. and they took up of the broken meat that was left, seven baskets. 9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand. and he sent them away. 10 T And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily, I say unto you, There shall no sign be given to this generation. 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again, departed to the other side. 14 Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them more than one loaf. 15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. 16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have no bread. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? 18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? 29 And they answered, John the Bap tist: but some say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. 29 And he saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ 30 And he charged them that they should tell no man of him. 31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again 32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. 33 But when he had turned about, and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan : for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. 34 ¶ And when he had called the peo ple unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 35 For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. 36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 19 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full 37 Or what shall a man give in exof fragments took ye up? They say un-change for his soul? to him, Twelve. 38 Whosoever therefore shall be 20 And when the seven among four ashamed of me, and of my words, in thousand, how many baskets full of this adulterous and sinful generation; fragments took ye up? And they said, of him also shall the Son of man be Seven. ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. CHAP. IX. 21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand? 22 And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw aught. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees walking. 25 After that, he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. 26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. The transfiguration of Christ. AND he said unto them, Verily, I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. 2 T And after six days, Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them." 3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. 4 And there appeared unto them Elias, with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. 27 T And Jesus went out, and his dis- 5 And Peter answered and said to ciples, into the towns of Cesarea Phi- Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be lindi and by the way he asked his dis-here: and let us make three taberna A dumb spirit cast out. S. MARK. Christ instructeth his disciples. cles; one for thee, and one for Moses, have compassion on us, and help us and one for Elias. 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 6 For he wist not what to say: for they were sore afraid. 7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed thein: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 8 And suddenly, when they had look- 25 When Jesus saw that the people ed round about, they saw no man any came running together, he rebuked the more, save Jesus only with themselves. foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb 9 And as they came down from the and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out mountain, he charged them that they of him, and enter no more into him should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. 10 And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean. 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. 28 And when he was come into the 11 T And they asked him, saying, Why house, his disciples asked him privately, say the scribes that Elias must first Why could not we cast him out? come? 12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. 13 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto hun whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him. 14 ¶ And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with them. 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld him, were greatly amazed, and running to him, saluted him. 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them? 17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him; and he foameth and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away; and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out, and they could not. 19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto me. 20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed, foaming. 21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22 And oft-times it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters to destroy Pim: but if thou canst do any thing, 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. 30 And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day. 32 But they understood not that say ing, and were afraid to ask him. 33 And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house, he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? 34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among them selves, who should be the greatest. 35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. 36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had ta ken him in his arms, he said unto them, 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. 38 ¶ And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us; and we forbade him, because he followeth not us. 39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which sl all do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. 40 For he that is not against us, is on our part. Concerning divorcement. CHAP. X. 43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 46 Where their worn dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes, to be cast into hell-fire: 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 50 Salt is good but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. CHAP. X. Of divorcement and marriage. -The danger of riches 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committin adultery. 13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them upin his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. 17 T And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Gcod Master, what shad I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good, but one, that is God. 19 Thon knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto AND he arose from thence, and com- him, Master, all these have I observed eth into the coasts of Judea, by the from my youth. farther side of Jordan and the people 21 Then Jesus beholding him loved resort unto him again; and, as he was him, and said unto him, One thing thou wont, he taught them again. lackest go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 2 And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him. 3 And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? 4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. 5 And Jesus answered and said unte them, For the hardness of your heart, he wrote you this precept: 23 ¶ And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God' 24 And the disciples were astonished 6 But from the beginning of the crea-at his words. But Jesus answereth tion, God made them male and female. 7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; 8 And they twain shall be one flesh so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9 What therefore, God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Request of the sons of Zebedee. S. MARK. Blind Bartimeus healea 27 And Jesus looking upon them, saith, which are accounted to rule over the With men it is impossible, but not with Gentiles, exercise lordship over them; God for with God all things are pos- and their great ones exercise authority sible. upon them. 28 Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily, I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, 30 But he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come, eternal life. 31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. 32 T And they were in the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many 46 ¶ And they came to Jericho and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples, and a great number of people, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. 49 And Jesus stood still, and command. Jed him to be called: and they call the 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jeru-blind man, saying unto him, Be of good salem; and the Son of man shall be de- comfort, rise; he calleth thee. livered unto the chief priests, and unto 50 And he, casting away his garment, the scribes; and they shall condemn rose, and came to Jesus. him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles; 34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again. 35 ¶ And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. CHAP. XI. Christ rideth into Jerusalem. AND when they came nigh to Jerusa lem, unto Bethphage, and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, 36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 37 They said unto him, Graut unto us that we may sit,one on thy right hand,and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. 2 And saith unto them, Go your way 38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know into the village over against you: and not what ye ask: can ye drink of the as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall cup that I drink of? and be baptized with find a coli tied, whereon never man the baptism that I am baptized with? sat; loose him, and bring him. 39 And they said unto him, We can. 3 And if any man say unto you, Why And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall in-do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath deed drink of the cup that I drink of; need of him; and straightway he wil und with the baptism that i am baptized send him hither. wital shall ye be baptized 4 And they went their way, and found 40 But to sit or my right hand and on the colt tied by the door without, in a my left hand, is not mine to give; but place where two ways met; and they it shall be given to them for whom it is loose him. prepared. 5 And certain of them that stood there 41 And when the ten heard it, they said unto them, What do ye, loosing the began to be much displeased with James | colt? and John. And they said unto them even as 42 But Jesus called them to him, and Jesus had commanded: and they lef saith unto them, Ye know that they them go. |