THE

NEW TESTAMENT
OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR

JESUS CHRIST

TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK:

AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS
DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED,
BY HIS MAJESTY’S SPECIAL COMMAND

Appointed to be read in Churches

 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
ST. MATTHEW.
CHAPTER 1 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call

T HE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son

of David, the son of Abraham.
2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob
his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their
sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which
begat Judas and his brethren; was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring
Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel,
4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat which being interpreted is, God with us.
Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel
5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her first-
6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king born son: and he called his name JESUS.
begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat CHAPTER 2
Abia; and Abia begat Asa;
8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram;
and Joram begat Ozias;
N OW when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa
in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came
wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for
and Achaz begat Ezekias; we have seen his star in the east, and are come to
10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat worship him.
Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was
11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
the time they were carried away to Babylon: 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and
12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias scribes of the people together, he demanded of them
begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; where Christ should be born.
13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for
Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; thus it is written by the prophet,
14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the
Achim begat Eliud; least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall
15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
and Matthan begat Jacob; 7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men,
16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are search diligently for the young child; and when ye have
fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying found him, bring me word again, that I may come and
away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from worship him also.
the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo,
generations. the star, which they saw in the east, went before them,
18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: till it came and stood over where the young child was.
When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding
before they came together, she was found with child of great joy.
the Holy Ghost. 11 ¶ And when they were come into the house, they saw
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down,
willing to make her a publick example, was minded to and worshipped him: and when they had opened their
put her away privily. treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the frankincense, and myrrh.
angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they
Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee should not return to Herod, they departed into their
Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of own country another way.
the Holy Ghost.
 MATTHEW / 3 /
13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of 10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the
the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good
and take the young child and his mother, and flee into fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but
Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes
14 When he arose, he took the young child and his I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the
mother by night, and departed into Egypt: Holy Ghost, and with fire:
15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly
be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but
prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
16 ¶ Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of 13 ¶ Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto
the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and John, to be baptized of him.
slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be
the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
according to the time which he had diligently inquired 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so
of the wise men. now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.
17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy Then he suffered him.
the prophet, saying, 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up
18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were
weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God
children, and would not be comforted, because they are descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
not. 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my
19 ¶ But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his CHAPTER 4
mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead
which sought the young child’s life.
21 And he arose, and took the young child and his
T HEN was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilder-
ness to be tempted of the devil.
2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he
mother, and came into the land of Israel. was afterward an hungred.
22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be
in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go the Son of God, command that these stones be made
thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a bread.
dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not
23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth
it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, out of the mouth of God.
He shall be called a Nazarene. 5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and
setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
CHAPTER 3 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast

I N those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the

wilderness of Judæa,
2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at
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
hand. a stone.
3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not
saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, tempt the Lord thy God.
Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high
4 And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the
and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was world, and the glory of them;
locusts and wild honey. 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if
5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all thou wilt fall down and worship me.
the region round about Jordan, 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for
6 And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and
sins. him only shalt thou serve.
7 ¶ But when he saw many of the Pharisees and 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came
Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O and ministered unto him.
generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from 12 ¶ Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into
the wrath to come? prison, he departed into Galilee;
8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Caper-
9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have naum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of
Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is Zabulon and Nephthalim:
able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias
the prophet, saying,
 / 4 / MATTHEW
15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an
the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the hill cannot be hid.
Gentiles; 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a
16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all
to them which sat in the region and shadow of death that are in the house.
light is sprung up. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see
17 ¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, your good works, and glorify your Father which is in
Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. heaven.
18 ¶ And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two 17 ¶ Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the
brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass,
19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law,
you fishers of men. till all be fulfilled.
20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least
him. commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be
21 And going on from thence, he saw other two called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whoso-
brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his ever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called
brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending great in the kingdom of heaven.
their nets; and he called them. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness
22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Phar-
and followed him. isees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of
23 ¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their heaven.
synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, 21 ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time,
and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in
disease among the people. danger of the judgment:
24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they 22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his
brought unto him all sick people that were taken with brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judg-
divers diseases and torments, and those which were ment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall
possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say,
and those that had the palsy; and he healed them. Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
25 And there followed him great multitudes of people 23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there
from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;
and from Judæa, and from beyond Jordan. 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way;
first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and
CHAPTER 5 offer thy gift.

A ND seeing the multitudes, he went up into a

mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came
unto him:
25 Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in
the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver
thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, officer, and thou be cast into prison.
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom 26 Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come
of heaven. out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be 27 ¶ Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time,
comforted. Thou shalt not commit adultery:
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with
righteousness: for they shall be filled. her already in his heart.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called members should perish, and not that thy whole body
the children of God. should be cast into hell.
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteous- 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast
ness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and perse- members should perish, and not that thy whole body
cute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you should be cast into hell.
falsely, for my sake. 31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife,
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your let him give her a writing of divorcement:
reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his
which were before you. wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to
13 ¶ Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is
his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth divorced committeth adultery.
good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden
under foot of men.
 MATTHEW / 5 /
33 ¶ Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father
of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which
34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
heaven; for it is God’s throne: 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is
35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by in heaven.
Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. 11 Give us this day our daily bread.
36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
canst not make one hair white or black. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the
for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. glory, for ever. Amen.
38 ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly
eye, and a tooth for a tooth: Father will also forgive you:
39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whoso- 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will
ever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the your Father forgive your trespasses.
other also. 16 ¶ Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of
40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that
away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you,
41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go They have their reward.
with him twain. 17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and
42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that wash thy face;
would borrow of thee turn not thou away. 18 That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy
43 ¶ Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in
thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. secret, shall reward thee openly.
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them 19 ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,
that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves
for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; break through and steal:
45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves
on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the do not break through nor steal:
unjust. 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be
46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have also.
ye? do not even the publicans the same? 22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye
47 And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
than others? do not even the publicans so? 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be dark-
in heaven is perfect. ness, how great is that darkness!
24 ¶ No man can serve two masters: for either he will
CHAPTER 6 hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to

T AKE heed that ye do not your alms before men, to

be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of
your Father which is in heaven.
the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and
mammon.
25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your
2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for
trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the syna- your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than
gogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of meat, and the body than raiment?
men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither
3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly
what thy right hand doeth: Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit
seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly. unto his stature?
5 ¶ And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the
hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither
synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they do they spin:
may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his
their reward. glory was not arrayed like one of these.
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field,
when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven,
is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
reward thee openly. 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be
heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for clothed?
their much speaking.
 / 6 / MATTHEW
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we
your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast
these things. out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his right- works?
eousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you:
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Suffi- 24 ¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine,
cient unto the day is the evil thereof. and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man,
which built his house upon a rock:
CHAPTER 7 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and

J UDGE not, that ye be not judged.

2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be
judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be
the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not:
for it was founded upon a rock.
26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine,
measured to you again. and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man,
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy which built his house upon the sand:
brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and
thine own eye? the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell:
4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out and great was the fall of it.
the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these
thine own eye? sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine 29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not
own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the as the scribes.
mote out of thy brother’s eye.
6 ¶ Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither CHAPTER 8
cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them
under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
7 ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;
W HEN he was come down from the mountain,
great multitudes followed him.
2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him,
knock, and it shall be opened unto you: saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him,
seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his
opened. leprosy was cleansed.
9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask 4 And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go
bread, will he give him a stone? thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that
10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts 5 ¶ And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there
unto your children, how much more shall your Father came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
which is in heaven give good things to them that ask 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the
him? palsy, grievously tormented.
12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the 8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not
law and the prophets. worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but
13 ¶ Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and 9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under
many there be which go in thereat: me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do
which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. this, and he doeth it.
15 ¶ Beware of false prophets, which come to you in 10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them
sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather great faith, no, not in Israel.
grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and
but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can 12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into
a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn teeth.
down, and cast into the fire. 13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his
21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the 14 ¶ And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he
will of my Father which is in heaven. saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and
she arose, and ministered unto them.
 MATTHEW / 7 /
16 ¶ When the even was come, they brought unto him 5 For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee;
many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out or to say, Arise, and walk?
the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: 6 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power
17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the
the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
bare our sicknesses. 7 And he arose, and departed to his house.
18 ¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, 8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and
he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, 9 ¶ And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a
Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom:
20 And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and
the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath followed him.
not where to lay his head. 10 ¶ And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the
21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat
suffer me first to go and bury my father. down with him and his disciples.
22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his
bury their dead. disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and
23 ¶ And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples sinners?
followed him. 12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They
24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, that be whole need not a physician, but they that are
insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but sick.
he was asleep. 13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the
saying, Lord, save us: we perish. righteous, but sinners to repentance.
26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of 14 ¶ Then came to him the disciples of John, saying,
little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples
the sea; and there was a great calm. fast not?
27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man 15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the
is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with
28 ¶ And when he was come to the other side into the them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom
country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, 16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old
so that no man might pass by that way. garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from
29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to the garment, and the rent is made worse.
do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come 17 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else
hither to torment us before the time? the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the
30 And there was a good way off from them an herd of bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles,
many swine feeding. and both are preserved.
31 So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us 18 ¶ While he spake these things unto them, behold,
out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying,
32 And he said unto them, Go. And when they were My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy
come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, hand upon her, and she shall live.
the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place 19 And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his
into the sea, and perished in the waters. disciples.
33 And they that kept them fled, and went their ways 20 ¶ And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an
into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and
to the possessed of the devils. touched the hem of his garment:
34 And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: 21 For she said within herself, If I may but touch his
and when they saw him, they besought him that he garment, I shall be whole.
would depart out of their coasts. 22 But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he
said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made
CHAPTER 9 thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that

A ND he entered into a ship, and passed over, and

came into his own city.
2 And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the
hour.
23 And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw
the minstrels and the people making a noise,
palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said 24 He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not
unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
be forgiven thee. 25 But when the people were put forth, he went in, and
3 And, behold, certain of the scribes said within them- took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
selves, This man blasphemeth. 26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.
4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore
think ye evil in your hearts?
 / 8 / MATTHEW
27 ¶ And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come
followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to
have mercy on us. you.
28 And when he was come into the house, the blind 14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your
men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake
that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. off the dust of your feet.
29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to 15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for
your faith be it unto you. the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judg-
30 And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly ment, than for that city.
charged them, saying, See that no man know it. 16 ¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of
31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as
fame in all that country. doves.
32 ¶ As they went out, behold, they brought to him a 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the
dumb man possessed with a devil. councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: 18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings
and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so for my sake, for a testimony against them and the
seen in Israel. Gentiles.
34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through 19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how
the prince of the devils. or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that
35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, same hour what ye shall speak.
teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel 20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your
of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every Father which speaketh in you.
disease among the people. 21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death,
36 ¶ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved and the father the child: and the children shall rise up
with compassion on them, because they fainted, and against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.
were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake:
37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.
plenteous, but the labourers are few; 23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into
38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone
send forth labourers into his harvest. over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant
CHAPTER 10 above his lord.

A ND when he had called unto him his twelve disci-

ples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to
cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all
25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master,
and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master
of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call
manner of disease. them of his household?
2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The 26 Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered,
first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be
brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; known.
3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the 27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light:
publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the
whose surname was Thaddæus; housetops.
4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not
betrayed him. able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to
5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, destroy both soul and body in hell.
saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of
city of the Samaritans enter ye not: them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many
is at hand. sparrows.
8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast 32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men,
out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. him will I confess also before my Father which is in
9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your heaven.
purses, 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I
10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I
meat. came not to send peace, but a sword.
11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his
inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go father, and the daughter against her mother, and the
thence. daughter in law against her mother in law.
12 And when ye come into an house, salute it. 36 And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
 MATTHEW / 9 /
37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not 17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not
worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not
than me is not worthy of me. lamented.
38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they
me, is not worthy of me. say, He hath a devil.
39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they
his life for my sake shall find it. say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend
40 ¶ He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her
receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. children.
41 He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet 20 ¶ Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most
shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a of his mighty works were done, because they repented
righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall not:
receive a righteous man’s reward. 21 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida!
42 And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had
little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented
disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
reward. 22 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre
and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
CHAPTER 11 23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto

A ND it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end

of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed
thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty
works, which have been done in thee, had been done in
Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of 24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for
Christ, he sent two of his disciples, the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or 25 ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee,
do we look for another? O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast
4 Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast
again those things which ye do hear and see: revealed them unto babes.
5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and
raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither
them. knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to
6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
me. 28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy
7 ¶ And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the laden, and I will give you rest.
multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am
wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft souls.
raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
kings’ houses.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say CHAPTER 12
unto you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send
my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy
A T that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through
the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and
began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
way before thee. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him,
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do
women there hath not risen a greater than John the upon the sabbath day.
Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom 3 But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David
of heaven is greater than he. did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the him;
kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent 4 How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the
take it by force. shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither
13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until for them which were with him, but only for the priests?
John. 5 Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the
14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the
come. sabbath, and are blameless?
15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 6 But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater
16 ¶ But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is than the temple.
like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling 7 But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have
unto their fellows, mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned
the guiltless.
8 For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
 / 10 / MATTHEW
9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their 32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of
synagogue: man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh
10 ¶ And, behold, there was a man which had his hand against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him,
withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him. 33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else
11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree
among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a is known by his fruit.
pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift 34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak
it out? good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the
12 How much then is a man better than a sheep? mouth speaketh.
Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart
13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the
And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
as the other. 36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men
14 ¶ Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of
against him, how they might destroy him. judgment.
15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from 37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy
thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he words thou shalt be condemned.
healed them all; 38 ¶ Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees
16 And charged them that they should not make him answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.
known: 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and
17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there
the prophet, saying, shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet
18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my Jonas:
beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the
spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and
Gentiles. three nights in the heart of the earth.
19 He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this
hear his voice in the streets. generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented
20 A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than
shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto Jonas is here.
victory. 42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment
21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust. with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came
22 ¶ Then was brought unto him one possessed with a from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the
devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than
that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. Solomon is here.
23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this 43 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he
the son of David? walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth
24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This none.
fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the 44 Then he saith, I will return into my house from
prince of the devils. whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it
25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, empty, swept, and garnished.
Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to deso- 45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other
lation; and every city or house divided against itself shall spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and
not stand: dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than
26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked genera-
himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? tion.
27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do 46 ¶ While he yet talked to the people, behold, his
your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to
judges. speak with him.
28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy
kingdom of God is come unto you. brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
29 Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him,
and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
and then he will spoil his house. 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples,
30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
gathereth not with me scattereth abroad. 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is
31 ¶ Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and
blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blas- mother.
phemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto
men.
 MATTHEW / 11 /
CHAPTER 13 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he

T HE same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat

by the sea side.
2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto
that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also
beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold,
some sixty, some thirty.
him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole 24 ¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying,
multitude stood on the shore. The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which
3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, sowed good seed in his field:
saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares
4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, among the wheat, and went his way.
and the fowls came and devoured them up: 26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth
5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much fruit, then appeared the tares also.
earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had 27 So the servants of the householder came and said
no deepness of earth: unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field?
6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and from whence then hath it tares?
because they had no root, they withered away. 28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and
up, and choked them: gather them up?
8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth 29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye
fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirty- root up also the wheat with them.
fold. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the
9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye
10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to
speakest thou unto them in parables? burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given 31 ¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying,
unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard
heaven, but to them it is not given. seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is
shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a
from him shall be taken away even that he hath. tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the
13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they branches thereof.
seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do 33 ¶ Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom
they understand. of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and
14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leav-
which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not ened.
understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not 34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in
perceive: parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:
15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears 35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the
are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will
at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear utter things which have been kept secret from the foun-
with their ears, and should understand with their heart, dation of the world.
and should be converted, and I should heal them. 36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare
for they hear. unto us the parable of the tares of the field.
17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and 37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the
righteous men have desired to see those things which ye good seed is the Son of man;
see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things 38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children
which ye hear, and have not heard them. of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the
18 ¶ Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. wicked one;
19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and 39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest
understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is 40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the
he which received seed by the way side. fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the 41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they
same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend,
receiveth it; and them which do iniquity;
21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall
while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
because of the word, by and by he is offended. 43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the
22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him
that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and hear.
the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he
becometh unfruitful.
 / 12 / MATTHEW
44 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure 10 And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he 11 And his head was brought in a charger, and given to
hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
hath, and buyeth that field. 12 And his disciples came, and took up the body, and
45 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a buried it, and went and told Jesus.
merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 13 ¶ When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship
46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard
went and sold all that he had, and bought it. thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.
47 ¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, 14 And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and
that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: was moved with compassion toward them, and he
48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat healed their sick.
down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the 15 ¶ And when it was evening, his disciples came to
bad away. him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now
49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the
come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, villages, and buy themselves victuals.
50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there 16 But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give
shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. ye them to eat.
51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these 17 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves,
things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. and two fishes.
52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe 18 He said, Bring them hither to me.
which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the
unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and
out of his treasure things new and old. looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave
53 ¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multi-
these parables, he departed thence. tude.
54 And when he was come into his own country, he 20 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took
taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this 21 And they that had eaten were about five thousand
wisdom, and these mighty works? men, beside women and children.
55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother 22 ¶ And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to
called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side,
Simon, and Judas? while he sent the multitudes away.
56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went
hath this man all these things? up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening
57 And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto was come, he was there alone.
them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed
country, and in his own house. with waves: for the wind was contrary.
58 And he did not many mighty works there because of 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto
their unbelief. them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,
CHAPTER 14 they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried

A T that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of

Jesus,
2 And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he
out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of
good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou,
shew forth themselves in him. bid me come unto thee on the water.
3 ¶ For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down
and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Philip’s wife. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid;
4 For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
have her. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and
5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith,
the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. wherefore didst thou doubt?
6 But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind
Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. ceased.
7 Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped
whatsoever she would ask. him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, 34 ¶ And when they were gone over, they came into the
Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger. land of Gennesaret.
9 And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s 35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of
sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he him, they sent out into all that country round about,
commanded it to be given her. and brought unto him all that were diseased;
 MATTHEW / 13 /
36 And besought him that they might only touch the 23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples
hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she
perfectly whole. crieth after us.
24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the
CHAPTER 15 lost sheep of the house of Israel.

T HEN came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which

were of Jerusalem, saying,
2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the
25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord,
help me.
26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the
elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
bread. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the
3 But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman,
4 For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And
mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
die the death. 29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto
5 But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat
mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be down there.
profited by me; 30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with
6 And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and
free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he
none effect by your tradition. healed them:
7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 31 Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they
8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the
and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the
from me. God of Israel.
9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines 32 ¶ Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I
the commandments of men. have compassion on the multitude, because they
10 ¶ And he called the multitude, and said unto them, continue with me now three days, and have nothing to
Hear, and understand: eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint
11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; in the way.
but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a 33 And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we
man. have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a
12 Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest multitude?
thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard 34 And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have
this saying? ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes.
13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my 35 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the
heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. ground.
14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. 36 And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave
And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and
ditch. the disciples to the multitude.
15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare 37 And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took
unto us this parable. up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.
16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without under- 38 And they that did eat were four thousand men,
standing? beside women and children.
17 Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth 39 And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and
in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into came into the coasts of Magdala.
the draught?
18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth CHAPTER 16
come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.
19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders,
adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blas-
T HE Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and
tempting desired him that he would shew them a
sign from heaven.
phemies: 2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening,
20 These are the things which defile a man: but to eat ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.
with unwashen hands defileth not a man. 3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for
21 ¶ Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can
coasts of Tyre and Sidon. discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the
22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the signs of the times?
same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on 4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a
me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is griev- sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the
ously vexed with a devil. sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and
departed.
 / 14 / MATTHEW
5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his
they had forgotten to take bread. Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every
6 ¶ Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of man according to his works.
the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here,
7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of
because we have taken no bread. man coming in his kingdom.
8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye
of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because CHAPTER 17
ye have brought no bread?
9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five
loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye
A ND after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and
John his brother, and bringeth them up into an
high mountain apart,
took up? 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did
10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
how many baskets ye took up? 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and
11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not Elias talking with him.
to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the 4 Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is
leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees? good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here
12 Then understood they how that he bade them not three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and
beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the one for Elias.
Pharisees and of the Sadducees. 5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshad-
13 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea owed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which
Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased;
say that I the Son of man am? hear ye him.
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face,
Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the and were sore afraid.
prophets. 7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise,
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? and be not afraid.
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the 8 And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no
Christ, the Son of the living God. man, save Jesus only.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art 9 And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus
thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood hath not charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until
revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and 10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say
upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of the scribes that Elias must first come?
hell shall not prevail against it. 11 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Elias truly
19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of shall first come, and restore all things.
heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall 12 But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and
be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever
earth shall be loosed in heaven. they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of
20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no them.
man that he was Jesus the Christ. 13 Then the disciples understood that he spake unto
21 ¶ From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his them of John the Baptist.
disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and 14 ¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there
suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and
scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. saying,
22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and
saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft
thee. into the water.
23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could
me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou not cure him.
savourest not the things that be of God, but those that 17 Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and
be of men. perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how
24 ¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.
come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his 18 And Jesus rebuked the devil; and he departed out of
cross, and follow me. him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and 19 Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why
whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. could not we cast him out?
26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief:
world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of
in exchange for his soul? mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove
hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing
shall be impossible unto you.
 MATTHEW / 15 /
21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in
fasting. heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
22 ¶ And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee,
them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if
of men: he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
23 And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or
raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses
24 ¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that every word may be established.
received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the
your master pay tribute? church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be
25 He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, 18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on
Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall
or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
26 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree
him, Then are the children free. on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it
27 Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my
that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his name, there am I in the midst of them.
mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and 21 ¶ Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft
give unto them for me and thee. shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till
seven times?
CHAPTER 18 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven

A T the same time came the disciples unto Jesus,

saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of
heaven?
times: but, Until seventy times seven.
23 ¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a
certain king, which would take account of his servants.
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought
the midst of them, unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord
converted, and become as little children, ye shall not commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children,
enter into the kingdom of heaven. and all that he had, and payment to be made.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little 26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped
child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my thee all.
name receiveth me. 27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with
6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone 28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his
were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and
in the depth of the sea. he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat,
7 ¶ Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must saying, Pay me that thou owest.
needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and
whom the offence cometh! besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will
8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut pay thee all.
them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to 30 And he would not: but went and cast him into
enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two prison, till he should pay the debt.
hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. 31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they
9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all
from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one that was done.
eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. 32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto
10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt,
for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always because thou desiredst me:
behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. 33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy
11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
lost. 34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the
12 How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto
and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his
that which is gone astray? brother their trespasses.
13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he
rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine
which went not astray.
 / 16 / MATTHEW
CHAPTER 19 23 ¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto

A ND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished

these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came
into the coasts of Judæa beyond Jordan;
you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom
of heaven.
24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go
2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter
them there. into the kingdom of God.
3 ¶ The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly
and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
his wife for every cause? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With
4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not men this is impossible; but with God all things are
read, that he which made them at the beginning made possible.
them male and female, 27 ¶ Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold,
5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we
mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall have therefore?
be one flesh? 28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That
6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when
What therefore God hath joined together, let not man the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also
put asunder. shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes
7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to of Israel.
give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away? 29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or
8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or chil-
your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but dren, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an
from the beginning it was not so. hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall
wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry be first.
another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her
which is put away doth commit adultery. CHAPTER 20
10 ¶ His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be
so with his wife, it is not good to marry.
11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this
F OR the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is
an householder, which went out early in the
morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
saying, save they to whom it is given. 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a
12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others
which were made eunuchs of men: and there be standing idle in the marketplace,
eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the 4 And said unto them; Go ye also into the vineyard, and
kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their
him receive it. way.
13 ¶ Then were there brought unto him little children, 5 Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and
that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the did likewise.
disciples rebuked them. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found
14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye
not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of here all the day idle?
heaven. 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He
15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and what-
16 ¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good soever is right, that shall ye receive.
Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have 8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith
eternal life? unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their
17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt 9 And when they came that were hired about the
enter into life, keep the commandments. eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do 10 But when the first came, they supposed that they
no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt should have received more; and they likewise received
not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, every man a penny.
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt 11 And when they had received it, they murmured
love thy neighbour as thyself. against the goodman of the house,
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and
I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne
21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and the burden and heat of the day.
sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do
have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a
22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went penny?
away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
 MATTHEW / 17 /
14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto CHAPTER 21
this last, even as unto thee.
15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine
own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
A ND when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and
were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of
Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you,
called, but few chosen. and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with
17 ¶ And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The
18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send
shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the them.
scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to spoken by the prophet, saying,
scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall 5 Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh
rise again. unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the
20 ¶ Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children foal of an ass.
with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain 6 And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded
thing of him. them,
21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto 7 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them
him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on their clothes, and they set him thereon.
thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy 8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in
kingdom. the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and
22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye strawed them in the way.
ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, 9 And the multitudes that went before, and that
and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David:
with? They say unto him, We are able. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord;
23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my Hosanna in the highest.
cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am 10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city
baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my was moved, saying, Who is this?
left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for 11 And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of
whom it is prepared of my Father. Nazareth of Galilee.
24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with 12 ¶ And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast
indignation against the two brethren. out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and
25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the
that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over seats of them that sold doves,
them, and they that are great exercise authority upon 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be
them. called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will thieves.
be great among you, let him be your minister; 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the
27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be temple; and he healed them.
your servant: 15 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in
unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David;
many. they were sore displeased,
29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say?
followed him. And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out
30 ¶ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected
when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, praise?
Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. 17 ¶ And he left them, and went out of the city into
31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they Bethany; and he lodged there.
should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he
Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David. hungered.
32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it,
What will ye that I shall do unto you? and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said
33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever.
opened. And presently the fig tree withered away.
34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled,
eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
followed him. 21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto
you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do
this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say
unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast
into the sea; it shall be done.
 / 18 / MATTHEW
22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall
believing, ye shall receive. be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth
23 ¶ And when he was come into the temple, the chief the fruits thereof.
priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be
was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him
these things? and who gave thee this authority? to powder.
24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will 45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard
ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
tell you by what authority I do these things. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they
25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or feared the multitude, because they took him for a
of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If prophet.
we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did
ye not then believe him? CHAPTER 22
26 But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all
hold John as a prophet.
27 And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell.
A ND Jesus answered and spake unto them again by
parables, and said,
2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king,
And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what which made a marriage for his son,
authority I do these things. 3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were
28 ¶ But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in 4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them
my vineyard. which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner:
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are
repented, and went. ready: come unto the marriage.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to
he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. his farm, another to his merchandise:
31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? 6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated
They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, them spitefully, and slew them.
Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots 7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he
go into the kingdom of God before you. sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers,
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and burned up their city.
and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready,
harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
repented not afterward, that ye might believe him. 9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye
33 ¶ Hear another parable: There was a certain house- shall find, bid to the marriage.
holder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round 10 So those servants went out into the highways, and
about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, gathered together all as many as they found, both bad
and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
country: 11 ¶ And when the king came in to see the guests, he
34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the 12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in
fruits of it. hither not having a wedding garment? And he was
35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat speechless.
one, and killed another, and stoned another. 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer
they did unto them likewise. darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
will reverence my son. 15 ¶ Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how
38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said they might entangle him in his talk.
among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, 16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the
and let us seize on his inheritance. Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true,
39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vine- and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou
yard, and slew him. for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, 17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to
what will he do unto those husbandmen? give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?
41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why
wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their 19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto
seasons. him a penny.
42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scrip- 20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and
tures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is superscription?
become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing,
and it is marvellous in our eyes?
 MATTHEW / 19 /
21 They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that
Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they
Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s. say, and do not.
22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne,
and left him, and went their way. and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves
23 ¶ The same day came to him the Sadducees, which will not move them with one of their fingers.
say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they
24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders
children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up of their garments,
seed unto his brother. 6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief
25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, seats in the synagogues,
when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men,
issue, left his wife unto his brother: Rabbi, Rabbi.
26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the 8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master,
seventh. even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
27 And last of all the woman died also. 9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is
28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be your Father, which is in heaven.
of the seven? for they all had her. 10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master,
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not even Christ.
knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. 11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your
30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are servant.
given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased;
heaven. and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye 13 ¶ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
not read that which was spoken unto you by God, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven
saying, against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither
32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of 14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for
the living. ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long
33 And when the multitude heard this, they were aston- prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
ished at his doctrine. 15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for
34 ¶ But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and
the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child
35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a of hell than yourselves.
question, tempting him, and saying, 16 Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whoso-
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? ever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whoso-
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy ever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!
God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all 17 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or
thy mind. the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
38 This is the first and great commandment. 18 And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon
neighbour as thyself. it, he is guilty.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and 19 Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or
the prophets. the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
41 ¶ While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus 20 Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by
asked them, it, and by all things thereon.
42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? 21 And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it,
They say unto him, The Son of David. and by him that dwelleth therein.
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit 22 And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the
call him Lord, saying, throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.
44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right 23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for
hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have
45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment,
46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to
durst any man from that day forth ask him any more leave the other undone.
questions. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a
camel.
CHAPTER 23 25 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for

T HEN spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disci-

ples,
2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’
ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter,
but within they are full of extortion and excess.

seat:
 / 20 / MATTHEW
26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within 9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall
the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my
clean also. name’s sake.
27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray
ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear one another, and shall hate one another.
beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive
bones, and of all uncleanness. many.
28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many
men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. shall wax cold.
29 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall
because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish be saved.
the sepulchres of the righteous, 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in
30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then
would not have been partakers with them in the blood shall the end come.
of the prophets. 15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of deso-
31 Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye lation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the
are the children of them which killed the prophets. holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
32 Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. 16 Then let them which be in Judæa flee into the moun-
33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye tains:
escape the damnation of hell? 17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to
34 ¶ Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and take any thing out of his house:
wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill 18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to
and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your take his clothes.
synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: 19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them
35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood that give suck in those days!
shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel 20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter,
unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye neither on the sabbath day:
slew between the temple and the altar. 21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not
36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor
upon this generation. ever shall be.
37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the 22 And except those days should be shortened, there
prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those
how often would I have gathered thy children together, days shall be shortened.
even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, 23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ,
and ye would not! or there; believe it not.
38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. 24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets,
39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that,
ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Lord. 25 Behold, I have told you before.
26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in
CHAPTER 24 the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret cham-

A ND Jesus went out, and departed from the temple:

and his disciples came to him for to shew him the
buildings of the temple.
bers; believe it not.
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and
shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of
2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? the Son of man be.
verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one 28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles
stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. be gathered together.
3 ¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disci- 29 ¶ Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall
ples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her
these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the
coming, and of the end of the world? powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in
that no man deceive you. heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn,
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds
and shall deceive many. of heaven with power and great glory.
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see 31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a
that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from
pass, but the end is not yet. the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch
against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pesti- is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that
lences, and earthquakes, in divers places. summer is nigh:
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
 MATTHEW / 21 /
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not
know that it is near, even at the doors. enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, sell, and buy for yourselves.
till all these things be fulfilled. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came;
35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall and they that were ready went in with him to the
not pass away. marriage: and the door was shut.
36 ¶ But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord,
the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Lord, open to us.
37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I
of the Son of man be. know you not.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the
were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 14 ¶ For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them into a far country, who called his own servants, and
all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. delivered unto them his goods.
40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two,
and the other left. and to another one; to every man according to his
41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one several ability; and straightway took his journey.
shall be taken, and the other left. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and
42 ¶ Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
Lord doth come. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained
43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had other two.
known in what watch the thief would come, he would 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the
have watched, and would not have suffered his house to earth, and hid his lord’s money.
be broken up. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh,
44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye and reckoneth with them.
think not the Son of man cometh. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and
45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst
lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them
meat in due season? five talents more.
46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and
cometh shall find so doing. faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few
47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter
over all his goods. thou into the joy of thy lord.
48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My 22 He also that had received two talents came and said,
lord delayeth his coming; Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I
49 And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat have gained two other talents beside them.
and drink with the drunken; 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful
50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will
looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the
of, joy of thy lord.
51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and
portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man,
gnashing of teeth. reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where
thou hast not strawed:
CHAPTER 25 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the

T HEN shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto

ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth
to meet the bridegroom.
earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked
and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I
2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the
oil with them: exchangers, and then at my coming I should have
4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. received mine own with usury.
5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto
slept. him which hath ten talents.
6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall
7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. be taken away even that which he hath.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer dark-
for our lamps are gone out. ness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
 / 22 / MATTHEW
31 ¶ When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and 8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation,
all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the saying, To what purpose is this waste?
throne of his glory: 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and
32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he given to the poor.
shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd 10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why
divideth his sheep from the goats: trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good
33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the work upon me.
goats on the left. 11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, not always.
Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom 12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my
prepared for you from the foundation of the world: body, she did it for my burial.
35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was 13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall
thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that
took me in: this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited 14 ¶ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went
me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. unto the chief priests,
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will
when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him
and gave thee drink? for thirty pieces of silver.
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray
naked, and clothed thee? him.
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came 17 ¶ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread
unto thee? the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of 18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say
the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will
41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them;
prepared for the devil and his angels: and they made ready the passover.
42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was 20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the
thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: twelve.
43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you,
clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me that one of you shall betray me.
not. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every
44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or 23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand
naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
thee? 24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe
45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it
you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of had been good for that man if he had not been born.
these, ye did it not to me. 25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said,
46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
but the righteous into life eternal. 26 ¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and
blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and
CHAPTER 26 said, Take, eat; this is my body.

A ND it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all

these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover,
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to
them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is
and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified. shed for many for the remission of sins.
3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this
scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with
the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, you in my Father’s kingdom.
4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, 30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out
and kill him. into the mount of Olives.
5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an 31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended
uproar among the people. because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the
6 ¶ Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered
Simon the leper, abroad.
7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into
box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his Galilee.
head, as he sat at meat.
 MATTHEW / 23 /
33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men 56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the
shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples
offended. forsook him, and fled.
34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this57 ¶ And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away
night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the
35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, elders were assembled.
yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disci-
58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s
ples. palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the
36 ¶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called end.
Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council,
while I go and pray yonder. sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of 60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses
Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. came, yet found they none. At the last came two false
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding witnesses,
sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch 61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the
with me. temple of God, and to build it in three days.
39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and
62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him,
Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness
prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup
pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
against thee?
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them 63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest
asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living
with me one hour? God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: theSon of God.
spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man
saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the
me, except I drink it, thy will be done. clouds of heaven.
43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their 65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath
eyes were heavy. spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of
44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.
the third time, saying the same words. 66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, of death.
Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at 67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and
hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of others smote him with the palms of their hands,
sinners. 68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he
46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doththat smote thee?
betray me. 69 ¶ Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel
47 ¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve,
came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of
came, and with him a great multitude with swords and Galilee.
staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not
48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, what thou sayest.
Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another
49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This
master; and kissed him. fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the
come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and man.
took him. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by,
51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for
stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a thy speech bewrayeth thee.
servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know
52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
into his place: for all they that take the sword shall 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said
perish with the sword. unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me
53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions
of angels? CHAPTER 27
54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that
thus it must be? W HEN the morning was come, all the chief priests
and elders of the people took counsel against
55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye Jesus to put him to death:
come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away,
take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
ye laid no hold on me.
 / 24 / MATTHEW
3 ¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the
that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of
again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and soldiers.
elders, 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet
4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the inno- robe.
cent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou 29 ¶ And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they
to that. put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and
5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him,
and departed, and went and hanged himself. saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It 30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and
is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it smote him on the head.
is the price of blood. 31 And after that they had mocked him, they took the
7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and
potter’s field, to bury strangers in. led him away to crucify him.
8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene,
unto this day. Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.
9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy 33 And when they were come unto a place called
the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull,
silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of 34 ¶ They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall:
the children of Israel did value; and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
10 And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments,
appointed me. casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken
11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the by the prophet, They parted my garments among them,
governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 36 And sitting down they watched him there;
12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and 37 And set up over his head his accusation written,
elders, he answered nothing. THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one
many things they witness against thee? on the right hand, and another on the left.
14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch 39 ¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their
that the governor marvelled greatly. heads,
15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and
unto the people a prisoner, whom they would. buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son
16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called of God, come down from the cross.
Barabbas. 41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the
17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate scribes and elders, said,
said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? 42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the
Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross,
18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him. and we will believe him.
19 ¶ When he was set down on the judgment seat, his 43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will
wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
with that just man: for I have suffered many things this 44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast
day in a dream because of him. the same in his teeth.
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multi- 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all
tude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. the land unto the ninth hour.
21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud
of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say,
Barabbas. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with 47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that,
Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let said, This man calleth for Elias.
him be crucified. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge,
23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave
But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be cruci- him to drink.
fied. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will
24 ¶ When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but come to save him.
that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and 50 ¶ Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice,
washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am yielded up the ghost.
innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain
25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake,
on us, and on our children. and the rocks rent;
26 ¶ Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the
had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. saints which slept arose,
 MATTHEW / 25 /
53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment
and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. white as snow:
54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became
him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those as dead men.
things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women,
this was the Son of God. Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was
55 And many women were there beholding afar off, crucified.
which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the
him: place where the Lord lay.
56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen
mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into
children. Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with
Arimathæa, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples
disciple: word.
58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then 9 ¶ And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus
Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him
59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it by the feet, and worshipped him.
in a clean linen cloth, 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my
60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they
out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of see me.
the sepulchre, and departed. 11 ¶ Now when they were going, behold, some of the
61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief
sitting over against the sepulchre. priests all the things that were done.
62 ¶ Now the next day, that followed the day of the 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and
preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the
together unto Pilate, soldiers,
63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole
while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again. him away while we slept.
64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure 14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will
until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and persuade him, and secure you.
steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught:
from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews
first. until this day.
65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, 16 ¶ Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee,
make it as sure as ye can. into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but
the stone, and setting a watch. some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All
CHAPTER 28 power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

I N the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward

the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and
the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
19 ¶ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost:
2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I
angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway,
rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. even unto the end of the world. Amen.
 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
ST. MARK.
CHAPTER 1 21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on

T HE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son

of God;
2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my
the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and
taught.
22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he
messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way taught them as one that had authority, and not as the
before thee. scribes.
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye 23 And there was in their synagogue a man with an
the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. unclean spirit; and he cried out,
4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the 24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee,
baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I
5 And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in 25 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and
the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. come out of him.
6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a 26 And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried
girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts with a loud voice, he came out of him.
and wild honey; 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they ques-
7 And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier tioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this?
than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not what new doctrine is this? for with authority comman-
worthy to stoop down and unloose. deth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout
baptize you with the Holy Ghost. all the region round about Galilee.
9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came 29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the syna-
from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in gogue, they entered into the house of Simon and
Jordan. Andrew, with James and John.
10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon
the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove they tell him of her.
descending upon him: 31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her
11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou up; and immediately the fever left her, and she minis-
art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. tered unto them.
12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the 32 And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto
wilderness. him all that were diseased, and them that were
13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, possessed with devils.
tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the 33 And all the city was gathered together at the door.
angels ministered unto him. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases,
14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to
into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of speak, because they knew him.
God, 35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and
God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. there prayed.
16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon 36 And Simon and they that were with him followed
and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for after him.
they were fishers. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him,
17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I All men seek for thee.
will make you to become fishers of men. 38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next
18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I
followed him. forth.
19 And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw 39 And he preached in their synagogues throughout all
James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who Galilee, and cast out devils.
also were in the ship mending their nets. 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and
20 And straightway he called them: and they left their kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou
father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and wilt, thou canst make me clean.
went after him.
 MARK / 27 /
41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his 16 And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with
hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How
thou clean. is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and
42 And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the sinners?
leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. 17 When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that
43 And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him are whole have no need of the physician, but they that
away; are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to
44 And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any repentance.
man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer 18 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used
for thy cleansing those things which Moses to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the
commanded, for a testimony unto them. disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disci-
45 But he went out, and began to publish it much, and ples fast not?
to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no 19 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the
more openly enter into the city, but was without in bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?
desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they
cannot fast.
CHAPTER 2 20 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall

A ND again he entered into Capernaum, after some

days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
2 And straightway many were gathered together, inso-
be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in
those days.
21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old
much that there was no room to receive them, no, not so garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away
much as about the door: and he preached the word unto from the old, and the rent is made worse.
them. 22 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else
3 And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is
palsy, which was borne of four. spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine
4 And when they could not come nigh unto him for the must be put into new bottles.
press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when 23 And it came to pass, that he went through the corn
they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as
the sick of the palsy lay. they went, to pluck the ears of corn.
5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the 24 And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do
palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
6 But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and 25 And he said unto them, Have ye never read what
reasoning in their hearts, David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he,
7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can and they that were with him?
forgive sins but God only? 26 How he went into the house of God in the days of
8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread,
that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave
them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? also to them which were with him?
9 Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy 27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for
sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy man, and not man for the sabbath:
bed, and walk? 28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath
power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of CHAPTER 3
the palsy,)
11 I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go
thy way into thine house.
A ND he entered again into the synagogue; and there
was a man there which had a withered hand.
2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on
12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went the sabbath day; that they might accuse him.
forth before them all; insomuch that they were all 3 And he saith unto the man which had the withered
amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on hand, Stand forth.
this fashion. 4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the
13 And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But
multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. they held their peace.
14 And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphæus 5 And when he had looked round about on them with
sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he
Follow me. And he arose and followed him. saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he
15 And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat at meat in his stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the
house, many publicans and sinners sat also together other.
with Jesus and his disciples: for there were many, and 6 And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took
they followed him. counsel with the Herodians against him, how they
might destroy him.
 / 28 / MARK
7 But Jesus withdrew himself with his disciples to the 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,
sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed him, or my brethren?
and from Judæa, 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about
8 And from Jerusalem, and from Idumæa, and from him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
beyond Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is
multitude, when they had heard what great things he my brother, and my sister, and mother.
did, came unto him.
9 And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should CHAPTER 4
wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should
throng him.
10 For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed
A ND he began again to teach by the sea side: and
there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so
that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the
upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues. whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
11 And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down 2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said
before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. unto them in his doctrine,
12 And he straitly charged them that they should not 3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
make him known. 4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way
13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
him whom he would: and they came unto him. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much
14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no
him, and that he might send them forth to preach, depth of earth:
15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out 6 But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because
devils: it had no root, it withered away.
16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up,
17 And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, 8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that
The sons of thunder: sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty,
18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and and some sixty, and some an hundred.
Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, 9 And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let
and Thaddæus, and Simon the Canaanite, him hear.
19 And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and 10 And when he was alone, they that were about him
they went into an house. with the twelve asked of him the parable.
20 And the multitude cometh together again, so that 11 And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know
they could not so much as eat bread. the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that
21 And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay are without, all these things are done in parables:
hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and
22 ¶ And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any
said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils time they should be converted, and their sins should be
casteth he out devils. forgiven them.
23 And he called them unto him, and said unto them in 13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable?
parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? and how then will ye know all parables?
24 And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that 14 ¶ The sower soweth the word.
kingdom cannot stand. 15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is
25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immedi-
cannot stand. ately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their
26 And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, hearts.
he cannot stand, but hath an end. 16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony
27 No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and ground; who, when they have heard the word, immedi-
spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; ately receive it with gladness;
and then he will spoil his house. 17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but
28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution
the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are
they shall blaspheme: offended.
29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost 18 And these are they which are sown among thorns;
hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal such as hear the word,
damnation: 19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of
30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit. riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke
31 ¶ There came then his brethren and his mother, and, the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 20 And these are they which are sown on good ground;
32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth
him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
for thee.
 MARK / 29 /
21 ¶ And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man
put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on could bind him, no, not with chains:
a candlestick? 4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and
22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be mani- chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by
fested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any
should come abroad. man tame him.
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains,
24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with
what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and stones.
unto you that hear shall more be given. 6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that him,
hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to
hath. do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I
26 ¶ And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
should cast seed into the ground; 8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou
27 And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the unclean spirit.
seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. 10 And he besought him much that he would not send
29 But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he them away out of the country.
putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come. 11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great
30 ¶ And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the herd of swine feeding.
kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we 12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into
compare it? the swine, that we may enter into them.
31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is 13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the
sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and
earth: the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea,
32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the
greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; sea.
so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow 14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the
of it. city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it
33 And with many such parables spake he the word was that was done.
unto them, as they were able to hear it. 15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was
34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and
when they were alone, he expounded all things to his clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
disciples. 16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning
unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. the swine.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they 17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their
took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also coasts.
with him other little ships. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might
beat into the ship, so that it was now full. be with him.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a 19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him,
pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things
carest thou not that we perish? the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto on thee.
the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there 20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis
was a great calm. how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is did marvel.
it that ye have no faith? 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he
What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the was nigh unto the sea.
sea obey him? 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the
synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell
CHAPTER 5 at his feet,

A ND they came over unto the other side of the sea,

into the country of the Gadarenes.
2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately
23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter
lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy
hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed
spirit, him, and thronged him.
 / 30 / MARK
25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother
twelve years, of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not
26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
and had spent all that she had, and was nothing 4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without
bettered, but rather grew worse, honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin,
27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press and in his own house.
behind, and touched his garment. 5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he
28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
whole. 6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he
29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried went round about the villages, teaching.
up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that 7 ¶ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to
plague. send them forth by two and two; and gave them power
30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that over unclean spirits;
virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the 8 And commanded them that they should take nothing
press, and said, Who touched my clothes? for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no
31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the money in their purse:
multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who 9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
touched me? 10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter
32 And he looked round about to see her that had done into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.
this thing. 11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you,
33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your
was done in her, came and fell down before him, and feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you,
told him all the truth. It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in
34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made the day of judgment, than for that city.
thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. 12 And they went out, and preached that men should
35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the repent.
synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is 13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil
dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? many that were sick, and healed them.
36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he 14 And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was
saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was
believe. risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do
37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, shew forth themselves in him.
and James, and John the brother of James. 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is
38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the syna- a prophet, or as one of the prophets.
gogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John,
wailed greatly. whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.
39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon
make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his
sleepeth. brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.
40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put 18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for
them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the thee to have thy brother’s wife.
damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in 19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and
where the damsel was lying. would have killed him; but she could not:
41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just
her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard
say unto thee, arise. him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for 21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on
she was of the age of twelve years. And they were aston- his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains,
ished with a great astonishment. and chief estates of Galilee;
43 And he charged them straitly that no man should 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in,
know it; and commanded that something should be and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with
given her to eat. him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatso-
ever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
CHAPTER 6 23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of

A ND he went out from thence, and came into his

own country; and his disciples follow him.
2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to
me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What
shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were 25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the
astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and
things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his
hands?
 MARK / 31 /
26 And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s 49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they
sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:
not reject her. 50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And imme-
27 And immediately the king sent an executioner, and diately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of
commanded his head to be brought: and he went and good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
beheaded him in the prison, 51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the
28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves
damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. beyond measure, and wondered.
29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and 52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for
took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. their heart was hardened.
30 And the apostles gathered themselves together unto 53 And when they had passed over, they came into the
Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
and what they had taught. 54 And when they were come out of the ship,
31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart straightway they knew him,
into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many 55 And ran through that whole region round about, and
coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where
to eat. they heard he was.
32 And they departed into a desert place by ship 56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities,
privately. or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought
33 And the people saw them departing, and many knew him that they might touch if it were but the border of
him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent his garment: and as many as touched him were made
them, and came together unto him. whole.
34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and
was moved with compassion toward them, because they CHAPTER 7
were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to
teach them many things.
35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples
T HEN came together unto him the Pharisees, and
certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread
came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they
the time is far passed: found fault.
36 Send them away, that they may go into the country 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash
round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the
bread: for they have nothing to eat. elders.
37 He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to 4 And when they come from the market, except they
eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two wash, they eat not. And many other things there be,
hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? which they have received to hold, as the washing of
38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two 5 Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk
fishes. not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders,
39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by but eat bread with unwashen hands?
companies upon the green grass. 6 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias
40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This
fifties. people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is
41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two far from me.
fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake 7 Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for
the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before doctrines the commandments of men.
them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold
42 And they did all eat, and were filled. the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups:
43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the frag- and many other such like things ye do.
ments, and of the fishes. 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the
44 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five commandment of God, that ye may keep your own
thousand men. tradition.
45 And straightway he constrained his disciples to get 10 For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother;
into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the
Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. death:
46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a 11 But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother,
mountain to pray. It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou
47 And when even was come, the ship was in the midst mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.
of the sea, and he alone on the land. 12 And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father
48 And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was or his mother;
contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the 13 Making the word of God of none effect through your
night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like
would have passed by them. things do ye.
 / 32 / MARK
14 ¶ And when he had called all the people unto him, he CHAPTER 8
said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and
understand:
15 There is nothing from without a man, that entering
I N those days the multitude being very great, and
having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto
him, and saith unto them,
into him can defile him: but the things which come out 2 I have compassion on the multitude, because they
of him, those are they that defile the man. have now been with me three days, and have nothing to
16 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. eat:
17 And when he was entered into the house from the 3 And if I send them away fasting to their own houses,
people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from
18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without under- far.
standing also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing 4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a
from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilder-
him; ness?
19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the 5 And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And
belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats? they said, Seven.
20 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that 6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the
defileth the man. ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks,
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them;
thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, and they did set them before the people.
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lascivious- 7 And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and
ness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: commanded to set them also before them.
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the 8 So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of
man. the broken meat that was left seven baskets.
24 ¶ And from thence he arose, and went into the 9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand:
borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and he sent them away.
and would have no man know it: but he could not be 10 ¶ And straightway he entered into a ship with his
hid. disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.
25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an 11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question
unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting
feet: him.
26 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why
and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto
out of her daughter. you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.
27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: 13 And he left them, and entering into the ship again
for it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast departed to the other side.
it unto the dogs. 14 ¶ Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread,
28 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet neither had they in the ship with them more than one
the dogs under the table eat of the children’s crumbs. loaf.
29 And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the 15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of
devil is gone out of thy daughter. the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.
30 And when she was come to her house, she found the 16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is
devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. because we have no bread.
31 ¶ And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why
Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet,
midst of the coasts of Decapolis. neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had 18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not?
an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to and do ye not remember?
put his hand upon him. 19 When I brake the five loaves among five thousand,
33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They
his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his say unto him, Twelve.
tongue; 20 And when the seven among four thousand, how
34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they
him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. said, Seven.
35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string 21 And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not
of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. understand?
36 And he charged them that they should tell no man: 22 ¶ And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind
but the more he charged them, so much the more a man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
great deal they published it; 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him
37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and
hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought.
hear, and the dumb to speak. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees,
walking.
 MARK / 33 /
25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and 8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about,
made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with them-
man clearly. selves.
26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither 9 And as they came down from the mountain, he
go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town. charged them that they should tell no man what things
27 ¶ And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the
towns of Cæsarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his dead.
disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I 10 And they kept that saying with themselves, ques-
am? tioning one with another what the rising from the dead
28 And they answered, John the Baptist: but some say, should mean.
Elias; and others, One of the prophets. 11 ¶ And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes
29 And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? that Elias must first come?
And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the 12 And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh
Christ. first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the
30 And he charged them that they should tell no man of Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set
him. at nought.
31 And he began to teach them, that the Son of man 13 But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and
must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is
and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and written of him.
after three days rise again. 14 ¶ And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great
32 And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took multitude about them, and the scribes questioning with
him, and began to rebuke him. them.
33 But when he had turned about and looked on his 15 And straightway all the people, when they beheld
disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, him, were greatly amazed, and running to him saluted
Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, him.
but the things that be of men. 16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with
34 ¶ And when he had called the people unto him with them?
his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will 17 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master,
come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb
cross, and follow me. spirit;
35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and
whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth
the same shall save it. away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast
36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the him out; and they could not.
whole world, and lose his own soul? 19 He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation,
37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer
38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of you? bring him unto me.
my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of 20 And they brought him unto him: and when he saw
him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the
cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. ground, and wallowed foaming.
21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this
CHAPTER 9 came unto him? And he said, Of a child.

A ND 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
22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into
the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any
thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
God come with power. 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things
2 ¶ And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and are possible to him that believeth.
James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and
mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
before them. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running
3 And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him,
snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of
4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses: and him, and enter no more into him.
they were talking with Jesus. 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out
5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many
good for us to be here: and let us make three taberna- said, He is dead.
cles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up;
6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. and he arose.
7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples
voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
Son: hear him. 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by
nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
 / 34 / MARK
30 ¶ And they departed thence, and passed through 2 ¶ And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it
Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it. lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The 3 And he answered and said unto them, What did
Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they Moses command you?
shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the
4 And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of
third day. divorcement, and to put her away.
32 But they understood not that saying, and were afraid 5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hard-
to ask him. ness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
33 ¶ And he came to Capernaum: and being in the 6 But from the beginning of the creation God made
house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed them male and female.
among yourselves by the way? 7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother,
34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had and cleave to his wife;
disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no
35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith more twain, but one flesh.
unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man
be last of all, and servant of all. put asunder.
36 And he took a child, and set him in the midst of 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of the
them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said same matter.
unto them, 11 And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away
37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery
name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, against her.
receiveth not me, but him that sent me. 12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be
38 ¶ And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw married to another, she committeth adultery.
one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not13 ¶ And they brought young children to him, that he
us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that
39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man brought them.
which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and
speak evil of me. said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto
40 For he that is not against us is on our part. me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of
41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink God.
in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive
unto you, he shall not lose his reward. the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter
42 And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones therein.
16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon
that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone
were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the them, and blessed them.
sea. 17 ¶ And when he was gone forth into the way, there
43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for
came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him,
thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands toGood Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal
go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
life?
44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good?
quenched. there is none good but one, that is, God.
45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for
19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit
thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to beadultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false
cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these
quenched. have I observed from my youth.
47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better
21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto
for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever
than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have trea-
48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not sure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow
quenched. me.
49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away
sacrifice shall be salted with salt. grieved: for he had great possessions.
50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness,23 ¶ And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his
wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and
disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter
have peace one with another. into the kingdom of God!
24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But
CHAPTER 10 Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children,

A ND he arose from thence, and cometh into the how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into
coasts of Judæa by the farther side of Jordan: and the kingdom of God!
the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont,
he taught them again.
 MARK / 35 /
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a 46 ¶ And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of
needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people,
God. blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by the highway
26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying side begging.
among themselves, Who then can be saved? 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he
27 And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have
impossible, but not with God: for with God all things mercy on me.
are possible. 48 And many charged him that he should hold his
28 ¶ Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of
all, and have followed thee. David, have mercy on me.
29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, 49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be
There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be
sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, 50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to
30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, Jesus.
houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and chil- 51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt
dren, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said
come eternal life. unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. 52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath
32 ¶ And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; made thee whole. And immediately he received his
and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again
the twelve, and began to tell them what things should CHAPTER 11
happen unto him,
33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son
of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and
A ND when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Beth-
phage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he
sendeth forth two of his disciples,
unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, 2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village
and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye
34 And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him,
shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day and bring him.
he shall rise again. 3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye
35 ¶ And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will
unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest send him hither.
do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by
36 And he said unto them, What would ye that I should the door without in a place where two ways met; and
do for you? they loose him.
37 They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, 5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them,
one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in What do ye, loosing the colt?
thy glory. 6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had
38 But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: commanded: and they let them go.
can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their
with the baptism that I am baptized with? garments on him; and he sat upon him.
39 And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and
them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed
and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye them in the way.
be baptized: 9 And they that went before, and they that followed,
40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the
not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom name of the Lord:
it is prepared. 10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that
41 And when the ten heard it, they began to be much cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the
displeased with James and John. highest.
42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye 11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the
know that they which are accounted to rule over the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all
Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great things, and now the eventide was come, he went out
ones exercise authority upon them. unto Bethany with the twelve.
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will 12 ¶ And on the morrow, when they were come from
be great among you, shall be your minister: Bethany, he was hungry:
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be 13 And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came,
servant of all. if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of
unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for figs was not yet.
many.
 / 36 / MARK
14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat 2 And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a
fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it. servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of
15 ¶ And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the fruit of the vineyard.
the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and 3 And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him
bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the away empty.
moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 4 And again he sent unto them another servant; and at
16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and
vessel through the temple. sent him away shamefully handled.
17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, 5 And again he sent another; and him they killed, and
My house shall be called of all nations the house of many others; beating some, and killing some.
prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. 6 Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent
18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my
how they might destroy him: for they feared him, son.
because all the people was astonished at his doctrine. 7 But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is
19 And when even was come, he went out of the city. the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall
20 ¶ And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw be ours.
the fig tree dried up from the roots. 8 And they took him, and killed him, and cast him out
21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, of the vineyard.
Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is with- 9 What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he
ered away. will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give
22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in the vineyard unto others.
God. 10 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:
unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast 11 This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our
into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall eyes?
believe that those things which he saith shall come to 12 And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the
pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye against them: and they left him, and went their way.
desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye 13 ¶ And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees
shall have them. and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words.
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought 14 And when they were come, they say unto him,
against any: that your Father also which is in heaven Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no
may forgive you your trespasses. man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but
26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give
which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. tribute to Cæsar, or not?
27 ¶ And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing
walking in the temple, there come to him the chief their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
priests, and the scribes, and the elders, bring me a penny, that I may see it.
28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou 16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose
these things? and who gave thee this authority to do is this image and superscription? And they said unto
these things? him, Cæsar’s.
29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also 17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to
ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things
you by what authority I do these things. that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.
30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 18 ¶ Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say
answer me. there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying,
31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we 19 Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man’s brother die,
shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children,
believe him? that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed
32 But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: unto his brother.
for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. 20 Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a
33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot wife, and dying left no seed.
tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I 21 And the second took her, and died, neither left he
tell you by what authority I do these things. any seed: and the third likewise.
22 And the seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the
CHAPTER 12 woman died also.

A ND he began to speak unto them by parables. A

certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge
about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a
23 In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise,
whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her
to wife.
tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far 24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not
country. therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures,
neither the power of God?
 MARK / 37 /
25 For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither CHAPTER 13
marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels
which are in heaven.
26 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not
A ND as he went out of the temple, one of his disci-
ples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of
stones and what buildings are here!
read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake 2 And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these
unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon
God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? another, that shall not be thrown down.
27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against
living: ye therefore do greatly err. the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked
28 ¶ And one of the scribes came, and having heard him privately,
them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had 4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be
answered them well, asked him, Which is the first the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?
commandment of all? 5 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the any man deceive you:
commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is 6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ;
one Lord: and shall deceive many.
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy 7 And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars,
heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but
with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. the end shall not be yet.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love 8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom
thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other command- against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in
ment greater than these. divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles:
32 And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast these are the beginnings of sorrows.
said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none 9 ¶ But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver
other but he: you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be
33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings
understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the for my sake, for a testimony against them.
strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more 10 And the gospel must first be published among all
than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. nations.
34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he 11 But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up,
said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither
God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in
35 ¶ And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but
the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of the Holy Ghost.
David? 12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death,
36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The L ORD and the father the son; and children shall rise up against
said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
thine enemies thy footstool. 13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake:
37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be
whence is he then his son? And the common people saved.
heard him gladly. 14 ¶ But when ye shall see the abomination of desola-
38 ¶ And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of tion, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it
the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let
salutations in the marketplaces, them that be in Judæa flee to the mountains:
39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the upper- 15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into
most rooms at feasts: the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of
40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence his house:
make long prayers: these shall receive greater damna- 16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again
tion. for to take up his garment.
41 ¶ And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that
how the people cast money into the treasury: and many give suck in those days!
that were rich cast in much. 18 And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.
42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw 19 For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not
in two mites, which make a farthing. from the beginning of the creation which God created
43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto unto this time, neither shall be.
them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days,
cast more in, than all they which have cast into the trea- no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom
sury: he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of 21 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is
her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
 / 38 / MARK
22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and 9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be
shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were preached throughout the whole world, this also that she
possible, even the elect. hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all 10 ¶ And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the
things. chief priests, to betray him unto them.
24 ¶ But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun 11 And when they heard it, they were glad, and
shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, promised to give him money. And he sought how he
25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that might conveniently betray him.
are in heaven shall be shaken. 12 ¶ And the first day of unleavened bread, when they
26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where
the clouds with great power and glory. wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat
27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather the passover?
together his elect from the four winds, from the utter- 13 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith
most part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you
28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.
is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that 14 And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the
summer is near: goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the
29 So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my
come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. disciples?
30 Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not 15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished
pass, till all these things be done. and prepared: there make ready for us.
31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall 16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city,
not pass away. and found as he had said unto them: and they made
32 ¶ But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, ready the passover.
not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but 17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
the Father. 18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say
33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray
the time is. me.
34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, 19 And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him
who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?
and to every man his work, and commanded the porter 20 And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the
to watch. twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.
35 Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master 21 The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him:
of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is
cockcrowing, or in the morning: betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been
36 Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. born.
37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. 22 ¶ And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed,
and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this
CHAPTER 14 is my body.

A FTER two days was the feast of the passover, and of

unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the
scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and
23 And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks,
he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.
24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new
put him to death. testament, which is shed for many.
2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit
uproar of the people. of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the
3 ¶ And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the kingdom of God.
leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an 26 ¶ And when they had sung an hymn, they went out
alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; into the mount of Olives.
and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended
4 And there were some that had indignation within because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the
themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the oint- shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.
ment made? 28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into
5 For it might have been sold for more than three Galilee.
hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And 29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be
they murmured against her. offended, yet will not I.
6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she 30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That
hath wrought a good work on me. this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice,
7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever thou shalt deny me thrice.
ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die
8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also
to anoint my body to the burying. said they all.
 MARK / 39 /
32 And they came to a place which was named Gethse- 57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness
mane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I against him, saying,
shall pray. 58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is
33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, made with hands, and within three days I will build
and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; another made without hands.
34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful 59 But neither so did their witness agree together.
unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 60 And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked
35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, Jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which
and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass these witness against thee?
from him. 61 But he held his peace, and answered nothing. Again
36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou
unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?
what I will, but what thou wilt. 62 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man
37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the
unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou clouds of heaven.
watch one hour? 63 Then the high priest rent his clothes, and saith, What
38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The need we any further witnesses?
spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 64 Ye have heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And
39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the they all condemned him to be guilty of death.
same words. 65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face,
40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and
(for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to the servants did strike him with the palms of their
answer him. hands.
41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, 66 ¶ And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there
Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour cometh one of the maids of the high priest:
is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she
hands of sinners. looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with
42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. Jesus of Nazareth.
43 ¶ And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh 68 But he denied, saying, I know not, neither under-
Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude stand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the
with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the porch; and the cock crew.
scribes and the elders. 69 And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them
44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, that stood by, This is one of them.
saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take 70 And he denied it again. And a little after, they that
him, and lead him away safely. stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them:
45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to for thou art a Galilæan, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 71 But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know
46 ¶ And they laid their hands on him, and took him. not this man of whom ye speak.
47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and 72 And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called
smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the
48 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when
out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to he thought thereon, he wept.
take me?
49 I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye CHAPTER 15
took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.
50 And they all forsook him, and fled.
51 And there followed him a certain young man, having
A ND straightway in the morning the chief priests
held a consultation with the elders and scribes and
the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him
a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young away, and delivered him to Pilate.
men laid hold on him: 2 And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
52 And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it.
naked. 3 And the chief priests accused him of many things: but
53 ¶ And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with he answered nothing.
him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders 4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou
and the scribes. nothing? behold how many things they witness against
54 And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace thee.
of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and 5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate
warmed himself at the fire. marvelled.
55 And the chief priests and all the council sought for 6 Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner,
witness against Jesus to put him to death; and found whomsoever they desired.
none. 7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound
56 For many bare false witness against him, but their with them that had made insurrection with him, who
witness agreed not together. had committed murder in the insurrection.
 / 40 / MARK
8 And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it,
do as he had ever done unto them. said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
9 But Pilate answered them, saying, Will ye that I release 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and
unto you the King of the Jews? put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let
10 For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him
for envy. down.
11 But the chief priests moved the people, that he 37 And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the
should rather release Barabbas unto them. ghost.
12 And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What 38 And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the
will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the top to the bottom.
King of the Jews? 39 ¶ And when the centurion, which stood over against
13 And they cried out again, Crucify him. him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he
14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify 40 There were also women looking on afar off: among
him. whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
15 ¶ And so Pilate, willing to content the people, James the less and of Joses, and Salome;
released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when 41 (Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him,
he had scourged him, to be crucified. and ministered unto him;) and many other women
16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called which came up with him unto Jerusalem.
Prætorium; and they call together the whole band. 42 ¶ And now when the even was come, because it was
17 And they clothed him with purple, and platted a the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,
crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 43 Joseph of Arimathæa, an honourable counseller,
18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and
19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him. 44 And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and
20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he
purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and had been any while dead.
led him out to crucify him. 45 And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the
21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed body to Joseph.
by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander 46 And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and
and Rufus, to bear his cross. wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre
22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto
is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. the door of the sepulchre.
23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with 47 And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses
myrrh: but he received it not. beheld where he was laid.
24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his
garments, casting lots upon them, what every man CHAPTER 16
should take.
25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
26 And the superscription of his accusation was written
A ND when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene,
and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had
bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint
over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. him.
27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the
his right hand, and the other on his left. week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the
28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he sun.
was numbered with the transgressors. 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us
29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?
heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was
and buildest it in three days, rolled away: for it was very great.
30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young
31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white
themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he garment; and they were affrighted.
cannot save. 6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek
32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is
cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were not here: behold the place where they laid him.
crucified with him reviled him. 7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he
33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was dark- goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as
ness over the whole land until the ninth hour. he said unto you.
34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, 8 And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepul-
saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being chre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said
interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.
me?
 LUKE / 41 /
9 ¶ Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and
week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of preach the gospel to every creature.
whom he had cast seven devils. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but
10 And she went and told them that had been with him, he that believeth not shall be damned.
as they mourned and wept. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my
11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with
had been seen of her, believed not. new tongues;
12 ¶ After that he appeared in another form unto two of 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any
them, as they walked, and went into the country. deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands
13 And they went and told it unto the residue: neither on the sick, and they shall recover.
believed they them. 19 ¶ So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he
14 ¶ Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand
at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and of God.
hardness of heart, because they believed not them which 20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the
had seen him after he was risen. Lord working with them, and confirming the word with
signs following. Amen.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO

ST. LUKE.
CHAPTER 1 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and

F ORASMUCH as many have taken in hand to set

forth in order a declaration of those things which
are most surely believed among us,
shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall
be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s
womb.
2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to
beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; the Lord their God.
3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect under- 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of
standing of all things from the very first, to write unto Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,
thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make
4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, ready a people prepared for the Lord.
wherein thou hast been instructed. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I
5 ¶ THERE was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well
a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: stricken in years.
and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel,
name was Elisabeth. that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak
6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord 20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to
blameless. speak, until the day that these things shall be performed,
7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was because thou believest not my words, which shall be
barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. fulfilled in their season.
8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled
office before God in the order of his course, that he tarried so long in the temple.
9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto
was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in
Lord. the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained
10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying speechless.
without at the time of incense. 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his
11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own
standing on the right side of the altar of incense. house.
12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived,
fear fell upon him. and hid herself five months, saying,
13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein
thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.
thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent
14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
rejoice at his birth.
 / 42 / LUKE
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the
Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was rich he hath sent empty away.
Mary. 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou his mercy;
that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his
art thou among women. seed for ever.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and
saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation returned to her own house.
this should be. 57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou delivered; and she brought forth a son.
hast found favour with God. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they
bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. rejoiced with her.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came
Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias,
throne of his father David: after the name of his father.
33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; 60 And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he
and of his kingdom there shall be no end. shall be called John.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred
seeing I know not a man? that is called by this name.
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy 62 And they made signs to his father, how he would
Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the have him called.
Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy 63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying,
thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son His name is John. And they marvelled all.
of God. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his
36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth 65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them:
month with her, who was called barren. and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. the hill country of Judæa.
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be 66 And all they that heard them laid them up in their
it unto me according to thy word. And the angel hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And
departed from her. the hand of the Lord was with him.
39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy
country with haste, into a city of Juda; Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted 68 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited
Elisabeth. and redeemed his people,
41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the
salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and house of his servant David;
Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which
42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, have been since the world began:
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from
of thy womb. the hand of all that hate us;
43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to
Lord should come to me? remember his holy covenant;
44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded 73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham,
in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered
45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without
performance of those things which were told her from fear,
the Lord. 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, of our life.
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his hand- Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to
maiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations prepare his ways;
shall call me blessed. 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; remission of their sins,
and holy is his name. 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from genera- dayspring from on high hath visited us,
tion to generation. 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scat- shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
tered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
exalted them of low degree.
 LUKE / 43 /
CHAPTER 2 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose

A ND it came to pass in those days, that there went

out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the
world should be taxed.
name was Simeon; and the same man was just and
devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the
Holy Ghost was upon him.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that
governor of Syria.) he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. Christ.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when
of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him
called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and after the custom of the law,
lineage of David:) 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God,
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great and said,
with child. 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days according to thy word:
were accomplished that she should be delivered. 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all
him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; people;
because there was no room for them in the inn. 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding people Israel.
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and which were spoken of him.
the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his
were sore afraid. mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all spoken against;
people. 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,)
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age,
babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. and had lived with an husband seven years from her
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of virginity;
the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, years, which departed not from the temple, but served
good will toward men. God with fastings and prayers night and day.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise
from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked
another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see for redemption in Jerusalem.
this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath 39 And when they had performed all things according
made known unto us. to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and their own city Nazareth.
Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
the saying which was told them concerning this child. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things feast of the passover.
which were told them by the shepherds. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
her heart. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem;
God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
was told unto them. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him
circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
which was so named of the angel before he was 45 And when they found him not, they turned back
conceived in the womb. again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
22 And when the days of her purification according to 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found
the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors,
to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; both hearing them, and asking them questions.
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his under-
that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) standing and answers.
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is
said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two
young pigeons.
 / 44 / LUKE
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his 16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize
mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the
with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he
sorrowing. shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:
49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? 17 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly
wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his
50 And they understood not the saying which he spake garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquench-
unto them. able.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, 18 And many other things in his exhortation preached
and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these he unto the people.
sayings in her heart. 19 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils
favour with God and man. which Herod had done,
20 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in
CHAPTER 3 prison.

N OW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius

Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa,
and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother
21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to
pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the
heaven was opened,
Philip tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like
Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which
2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well
of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the pleased.
wilderness. 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of
3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which
preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission was the son of Heli,
of sins; 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of
4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of
prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilder- Janna, which was the son of Joseph,
ness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths 25 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son
straight. of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son
5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and of Esli, which was the son of Nagge,
hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made 26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of
straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda,
7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be 27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of
baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the
warned you to flee from the wrath to come? son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,
8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and 28 Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of
begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of
our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these Elmodam, which was the son of Er,
stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 29 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of
9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of
every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit Matthat, which was the son of Levi,
is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of
10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of
then? Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,
11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two 31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of
coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the
hath meat, let him do likewise. son of Nathan, which was the son of David,
12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said 32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of
unto him, Master, what shall we do? Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of
13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
which is appointed you. 33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son
14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son
And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do of Phares, which was the son of Juda,
violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be 34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of
content with your wages. Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son
15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,
mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the 35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of
Christ, or not; Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son
of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
 LUKE / 45 /
36 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of 20 And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the
Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that
of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, were in the synagogue were fastened on him.
37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this
of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son scripture fulfilled in your ears.
of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the
38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And
Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?
God. 23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me
this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have
CHAPTER 4 heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

A ND Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned

from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the
wilderness,
24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is
accepted in his own country.
25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel
2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three
days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he years and six months, when great famine was
afterward hungered. throughout all the land;
3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto
God, command this stone that it be made bread. Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.
4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus
man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving
God. Naaman the Syrian.
5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, 28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these
shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a things, were filled with wrath,
moment of time. 29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led
6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was
thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto built, that they might cast him down headlong.
me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 30 But he passing through the midst of them went his
7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. way,
8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee 31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and
behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship taught them on the sabbath days.
the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his
9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a word was with power.
pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the 33 ¶ And in the synagogue there was a man, which had
Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud
10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over voice,
thee, to keep thee: 34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee,
11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I
time thou dash thy foot against a stone. know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God.
12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou 35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and
shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him
13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.
departed from him for a season. 36 And they were all amazed, and spake among them-
14 ¶ And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into selves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority
Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they
the region round about. come out.
15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of 37 And the fame of him went out into every place of the
all. country round about.
16 ¶ And he came to Nazareth, where he had been 38 ¶ And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered
brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken
synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the 39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it
prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto
found the place where it was written, them.
18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath 40 ¶ Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any
anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he
sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.
to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to 41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and
set at liberty them that are bruised, saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he
19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they
knew that he was Christ.
 / 46 / LUKE
42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a 18 ¶ And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which
desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring
him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from him in, and to lay him before him.
them. 19 And when they could not find by what way they
43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom might bring him in because of the multitude, they went
of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling
44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee. with his couch into the midst before Jesus.
20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man,
CHAPTER 5 thy sins are forgiven thee.

A ND it came to pass, that, as the people pressed

upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the
lake of Gennesaret,
21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason,
saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who
can forgive sins, but God alone?
2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fish- 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he
ermen were gone out of them, and were washing their answering said unto them, What reason ye in your
nets. hearts?
3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was 23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or
Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little to say, Rise up and walk?
from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people 24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath
out of the ship. power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick
4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy
Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a couch, and go into thine house.
draught. 25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house,
toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless glorifying God.
at thy word I will let down the net. 26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God,
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange
multitude of fishes: and their net brake. things to day.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in 27 ¶ And after these things he went forth, and saw a
the other ship, that they should come and help them. publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom:
And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they and he said unto him, Follow me.
began to sink. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house:
saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. and there was a great company of publicans and of
9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at others that sat down with them.
the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his
10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publi-
Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus cans and sinners?
said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are
catch men. whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repen-
forsook all, and followed him. tance.
12 ¶ And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, 33 ¶ And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of
behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disci-
face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou ples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
canst make me clean. 34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of
13 And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with
I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy them?
departed from him. 35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall
14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in
thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, those days.
according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto 36 ¶ And he spake also a parable unto them; No man
them. putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if other-
15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of wise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece
him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.
be healed by him of their infirmities. 37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else
16 ¶ And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and
prayed. the bottles shall perish.
17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was 38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both
teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the are preserved.
law sitting by, which were come out of every town of 39 No man also having drunk old wine straightway
Galilee, and Judæa, and Jerusalem: and the power of the desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
Lord was present to heal them.
 LUKE / 47 /
CHAPTER 6 23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold,

A ND it came to pass on the second sabbath after the

first, that he went through the corn fields; and his
disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing
your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner
did their fathers unto the prophets.
24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received
them in their hands. your consolation.
2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do 25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe
ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so 26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you!
much as this, what David did, when himself was an for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
hungred, and they which were with him; 27 ¶ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies,
4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and do good to them which hate you,
eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which
him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests despitefully use you.
alone? 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek
5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke
also of the sabbath. forbid not to take thy coat also.
6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him
entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
man whose right hand was withered. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye
7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether also to them likewise.
he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have
an accusation against him. ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you,
which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. 34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive,
9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to
it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? receive as much again.
to save life, or to destroy it? 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend,
10 And looking round about upon them all, he said hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be
unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he
and his hand was restored whole as the other. is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
11 And they were filled with madness; and communed 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is
one with another what they might do to Jesus. merciful.
12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not,
into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be
prayer to God. forgiven:
13 ¶ And when it was day, he called unto him his disci- 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure,
ples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named pressed down, and shaken together, and running over,
apostles; shall men give into your bosom. For with the same
14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you
brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, again.
15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphæus, and 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind
Simon called Zelotes, lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
16 And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one
which also was the traitor. that is perfect shall be as his master.
17 ¶ And he came down with them, and stood in the 41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy
plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine
multitude of people out of all Judæa and Jerusalem, and own eye?
from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to 42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let
hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou
18 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
they were healed. Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own
19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote
there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. that is in thy brother’s eye.
20 ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit;
Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of
Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush
22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when gather they grapes.
they shall separate you from their company, and shall
reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son
of man’s sake.
 / 48 / LUKE
45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak.
bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out And he delivered him to his mother.
of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God,
is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and,
speaketh. That God hath visited his people.
46 ¶ And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all
things which I say? Judæa, and throughout all the region round about.
47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, 18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these
and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: things.
48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged 19 ¶ And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent
deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or
flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that look we for another?
house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John
rock. Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that
49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that should come? or look we for another?
without a foundation built an house upon the earth; 21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infir-
against which the stream did beat vehemently, and mities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many
immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. that were blind he gave sight.
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way,
CHAPTER 7 and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how

N
naum.
OW when he had ended all his sayings in the
audience of the people, he entered into Caper-
that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed,
the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel
is preached.
2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto 23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in
him, was sick, and ready to die. me.
3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the 24 ¶ And when the messengers of John were departed,
elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come he began to speak unto the people concerning John,
and heal his servant. What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed
4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him shaken with the wind?
instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he 25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in
should do this: soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously appar-
5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a syna- elled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts.
gogue. 26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say
6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not unto you, and much more than a prophet.
far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, 27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my
saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way
worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: before thee.
7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come 28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of
unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be women there is not a greater prophet than John the
healed. Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is
8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under greater than he.
me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and 29 And all the people that heard him, and the publicans,
to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John.
Do this, and he doeth it. 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of
9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, God against themselves, being not baptized of him.
and turned him about, and said unto the people that 31 ¶ And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken
followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great the men of this generation? and to what are they like?
faith, no, not in Israel. 32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace,
10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped
found the servant whole that had been sick. unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to
11 ¶ And it came to pass the day after, that he went into you, and ye have not wept.
a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor
him, and much people. drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil.
12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, 34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye
behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend
of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of of publicans and sinners!
the city was with her. 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on 36 ¶ And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would
her, and said unto her, Weep not. eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and
14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that sat down to meat.
bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto
thee, Arise.
 LUKE / 49 /
37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a 8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and
sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Phar- bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these
isee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began 9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this
to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the parable be?
hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the
with the ointment. mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in para-
39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw bles; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they
it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were might not understand.
a prophet, would have known who and what manner of 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. 12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then
40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their
somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: 13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear,
the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which
42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which,
love him most? when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with
43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no
he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast fruit to perfection.
rightly judged. 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an
44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it,
Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou and bring forth fruit with patience.
gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my 16 ¶ No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it
feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on
head. a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest;
time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come
46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this abroad.
woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath,
47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from
are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
forgiven, the same loveth little. 19 ¶ Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and
48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. could not come at him for the press.
49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy
within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see
50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; thee.
go in peace. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother
and my brethren are these which hear the word of God,
CHAPTER 8 and do it.

A ND it came to pass afterward, that he went

throughout every city and village, preaching and
shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the
22 ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went
into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let
us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they
twelve were with him, launched forth.
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down
spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with
whom went seven devils, water, and were in jeopardy.
3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying,
Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked
of their substance. the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased,
4 ¶ And when much people were gathered together, and and there was a calm.
were come to him out of every city, he spake by a 25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And
parable: they being afraid wondered, saying one to another,
5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even
some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the winds and water, and they obey him.
the fowls of the air devoured it. 26 ¶ And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes,
6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was which is over against Galilee.
sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out
7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang of the city a certain man, which had devils long time,
up with it, and choked it. and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in
the tombs.
 / 50 / LUKE
28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she
before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to came trembling, and falling down before him, she
do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I declared unto him before all the people for what cause
beseech thee, torment me not. she had touched him, and how she was healed immedi-
29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come ately.
out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort:
was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilder- 49 ¶ While he yet spake, there cometh one from the
ness.) ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy
30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.
he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into 50 But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying,
him. Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.
31 And they besought him that he would not command 51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no
them to go out into the deep. man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the
32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding father and the mother of the maiden.
on the mountain: and they besought him that he would 52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep
suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she
the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place was dead.
into the lake, and were choked. 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand,
34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they and called, saying, Maid, arise.
fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway:
35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came and he commanded to give her meat.
to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged
were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in them that they should tell no man what was done.
his right mind: and they were afraid.
36 They also which saw it told them by what means he CHAPTER 9
that was possessed of the devils was healed.
37 ¶ Then the whole multitude of the country of the
Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from
T HEN he called his twelve disciples together, and
gave them power and authority over all devils, and
to cure diseases.
them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and
up into the ship, and returned back again. to heal the sick.
38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey,
besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money;
him away, saying, neither have two coats apiece.
39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and
things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, thence depart.
and published throughout the whole city how great 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of
things Jesus had done unto him. that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a
40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, testimony against them.
the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting 6 And they departed, and went through the towns,
for him. preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
41 ¶ And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and 7 ¶ Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done
he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said
Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into of some, that John was risen from the dead;
his house: 8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others,
42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of that one of the old prophets was risen again.
age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people 9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is
thronged him. this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see
43 ¶ And a woman having an issue of blood twelve him.
years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, 10 ¶ And the apostles, when they were returned, told
neither could be healed of any, him all that they had done. And he took them, and went
44 Came behind him, and touched the border of his aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city
garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. called Bethsaida.
45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, 11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him:
Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the and he received them, and spake unto them of the
multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of
Who touched me? healing.
46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I
perceive that virtue is gone out of me.
 LUKE / 51 /
12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and over-
twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that shadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the
they may go into the towns and country round about, cloud.
and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This
place. is my beloved Son: hear him.
13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone.
said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; And they kept it close, and told no man in those days
except we should go and buy meat for all this people. any of those things which they had seen.
14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said 37 ¶ And it came to pass, that on the next day, when
to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a they were come down from the hill, much people met
company. him.
15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. 38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying,
16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine
looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and only child.
gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. 39 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth
17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and
taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve bruising him hardly departeth from him.
baskets. 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and
18 ¶ And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his they could not.
disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, 41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse
Whom say the people that I am? generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you?
19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Bring thy son hither.
Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is 42 And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him
risen again. down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean
20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to
answering said, The Christ of God. his father.
21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them 43 ¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of
to tell no man that thing; God. But while they wondered every one at all things
22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,
be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the
and be slain, and be raised the third day. Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
23 ¶ And he said to them all, If any man will come after 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid
me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to
and follow me. ask him of that saying.
24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but 46 ¶ Then there arose a reasoning among them, which
whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall of them should be greatest.
save it. 47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took
25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole a child, and set him by him,
world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this
26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall
words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least
he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and among you all, the same shall be great.
of the holy angels. 49 ¶ And John answered and said, Master, we saw one
27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him,
which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom because he followeth not with us.
of God. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that
28 ¶ And it came to pass about an eight days after these is not against us is for us.
sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up 51 ¶ And it came to pass, when the time was come that
into a mountain to pray. he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go
29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was to Jerusalem,
altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went,
30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make
were Moses and Elias: ready for him.
31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as
which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. though he would go to Jerusalem.
32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they
with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come
glory, and the two men that stood with him. down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias
33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, did?
Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know
and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one not what manner of spirit ye are of.
for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.
 / 52 / LUKE
56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, 17 ¶ And the seventy returned again with joy, saying,
but to save them. And they went to another village. Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy
57 ¶ And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a name.
certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning
whithersoever thou goest. fall from heaven.
58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents
of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and
to lay his head. nothing shall by any means hurt you.
59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits
Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your
60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but names are written in heaven.
go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 21 ¶ In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I
61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that
me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent,
house. and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for
62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his so it seemed good in thy sight.
hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the 22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no
kingdom of God. man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who
the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will
CHAPTER 10 reveal him.

A FTER these things the Lord appointed other

seventy also, and sent them two and two before his
face into every city and place, whither he himself would
23 ¶ And he turned him unto his disciples, and said
privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that
ye see:
come. 24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have
2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, desired to see those things which ye see, and have not
but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and
the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his have not heard them.
harvest. 25 ¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and
3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit
among wolves. eternal life?
4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how
no man by the way. readest thou?
5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy
to this house. God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all
6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour
upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. as thyself.
7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this
such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his do, and thou shalt live.
hire. Go not from house to house. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And
8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive who is my neighbour?
you, eat such things as are set before you: 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which
The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and
10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive departed, leaving him half dead.
you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that
and say, way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other
11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, side.
we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure 32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came
of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where
that day for Sodom, than for that city. he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on
13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! him,
for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring
Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and
while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at 35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out
the judgment, than for you. two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto
15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest
shalt be thrust down to hell. more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neigh-
despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me bour unto him that fell among the thieves?
despiseth him that sent me.
 LUKE / 53 /
37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them,
said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to deso-
38 ¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered lation; and a house divided against a house falleth.
into a certain village: and a certain woman named 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his
Martha received him into her house. kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at through Beelzebub.
Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your
came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my judges.
sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that 20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no
she help me. doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his
Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many goods are in peace:
things: 22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him,
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour
good part, which shall not be taken away from her. wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that
CHAPTER 11 gathereth not with me scattereth.

A ND it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a

certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples
said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught
24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he
walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding
none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I
his disciples. came out.
2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father 25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and
which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy garnished.
kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in 26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits
earth. more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell
3 Give us day by day our daily bread. there: and the last state of that man is worse than the
4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one first.
that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; 27 ¶ And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a
but deliver us from evil. certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and
5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and
friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto the paps which thou hast sucked.
him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the
6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and word of God, and keep it.
I have nothing to set before him? 29 ¶ And when the people were gathered thick together,
7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a
not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of
in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. Jonas the prophet.
8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, 30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall
because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity also the Son of man be to this generation.
he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. 31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment
9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for
seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the
unto you. wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than
10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that Solomon is here.
seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be 32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with
opened. this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented
11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than
will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a Jonas is here.
fish give him a serpent? 33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in
12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candle-
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts stick, that they which come in may see the light.
unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine
Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but
14 ¶ And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the 35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be
dumb spake; and the people wondered. not darkness.
15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through 36 If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no
Beelzebub the chief of the devils. part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the
16 And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
heaven. 37 ¶ And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him
to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
 / 54 / LUKE
38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him,
had not first washed before dinner. which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell;
39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not
your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. one of them is forgotten before God?
40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
make that which is within also? Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many spar-
41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, rows.
behold, all things are clean unto you. 8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me
42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and before men, him shall the Son of man also confess
rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment before the angels of God:
and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and 9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied
not to leave the other undone. before the angels of God.
43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost 10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of
seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blas-
44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for phemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that 11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and
walk over them are not aware of them. unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or
45 ¶ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also. 12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour
46 And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye what ye ought to say.
lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye 13 ¶ And one of the company said unto him, Master,
yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with
fingers. me.
47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or
prophets, and your fathers killed them. a divider over you?
48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of
fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abun-
sepulchres. dance of the things which he possesseth.
49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The
them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
slay and persecute: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I
50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
from the foundation of the world, may be required of 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my
this generation; barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my
51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, fruits and my goods.
which perished between the altar and the temple: verily 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much
I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink,
52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the and be merry.
key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul
them that were entering in ye hindered. shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things
53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes be, which thou hast provided?
and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not
provoke him to speak of many things: rich toward God.
54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something 22 ¶ And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto
out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat;
neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
CHAPTER 12 23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than

I N the mean time, when there were gathered together

an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that
they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his
raiment.
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap;
which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God
disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Phar- feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the
isees, which is hypocrisy. fowls?
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his
revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. stature one cubit?
3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall 26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least,
be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in why take ye thought for the rest?
the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the house- 27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they
tops. spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them glory was not arrayed like one of these.
that kill the body, and after that have no more that they
can do.
 LUKE / 55 /
28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the 49 ¶ I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I,
field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much if it be already kindled?
more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall I straitened till it be accomplished!
drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. 51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek tell you, Nay; but rather division:
after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house
these things. divided, three against two, and two against three.
31 ¶ But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the
these things shall be added unto you. son against the father; the mother against the daughter,
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good plea- and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law
sure to give you the kingdom. against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves against her mother in law.
bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that 54 ¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud
faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a
corrupteth. shower; and so it is.
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be 55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There
also. will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights 56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and
burning; of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this
36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their time?
lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when 57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is
he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him right?
immediately. 58 ¶ When thou goest with thine adversary to the
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that
cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to
shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and
and will come forth and serve them. the officer cast thee into prison.
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast
the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those paid the very last mite.
servants.
39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had CHAPTER 13
known what hour the thief would come, he would have
watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken
through.
T HERE were present at that season some that told
him of the Galilæans, whose blood Pilate had
mingled with their sacrifices.
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that
cometh at an hour when ye think not. these Galilæans were sinners above all the Galilæans,
41 ¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this because they suffered such things?
parable unto us, or even to all? 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all like-
42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise wise perish.
steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his house- 4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam
hold, to give them their portion of meat in due season? fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
cometh shall find so doing. 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all like-
44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler wise perish.
over all that he hath. 6 ¶ He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought
delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menser- fruit thereon, and found none.
vants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold,
drunken; these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree,
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the
looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not ground?
aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him 8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this
his portion with the unbelievers. year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and 9 And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou
prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shalt cut it down.
shall be beaten with many stripes. 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the
48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy sabbath.
of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto 11 ¶ And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit
whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and
required: and to whom men have committed much, of could in no wise lift up herself.
him they will ask the more.
 / 56 / LUKE
12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets,
said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infir- and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often
mity. would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen
13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would
was made straight, and glorified God. not!
14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indig- 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and
nation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time
day, and said unto the people, There are six days in come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the
which men ought to work: in them therefore come and name of the Lord.
be healed, and not on the sabbath day.
15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou CHAPTER 14
hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath
loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away
to watering?
A ND it came to pass, as he went into the house of
one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the
sabbath day, that they watched him.
16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him
Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen which had the dropsy.
years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Phar-
17 And when he had said these things, all his adver- isees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?
saries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all 4 And they held their peace. And he took him, and
the glorious things that were done by him. healed him, and let him go;
18 ¶ Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God 5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have
like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway
19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, pull him out on the sabbath day?
and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great 6 And they could not answer him again to these things.
tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. 7 ¶ And he put forth a parable to those which were
20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief
kingdom of God? rooms; saying unto them,
21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit
measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable
22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, man than thou be bidden of him;
and journeying toward Jerusalem. 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee,
23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take
saved? And he said unto them, the lowest room.
24 ¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the
unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he
25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou
hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat
and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto with thee.
us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and
not whence ye are: he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk 12 ¶ Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou
in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy
27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours;
are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made
28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when thee.
ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the
prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves maimed, the lame, the blind:
thrust out. 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recom-
29 And they shall come from the east, and from the pense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resur-
west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall rection of the just.
sit down in the kingdom of God. 15 ¶ And when one of them that sat at meat with him
30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that
there are first which shall be last. shall eat bread in the kingdom of God.
31 ¶ The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great
saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for supper, and bade many:
Herod will kill thee. 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them
32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready.
Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse.
morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground,
33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me
the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish excused.
out of Jerusalem.
 LUKE / 57 /
19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over
and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and
20 And another said, I have married a wife, and there- nine just persons, which need no repentance.
fore I cannot come. 8 ¶ Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she
21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the
things. Then the master of the house being angry said to house, and seek diligently till she find it?
his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends
the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me;
and the halt, and the blind. for I have found the piece which I had lost.
22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence
commanded, and yet there is room. of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the 11 ¶ And he said, A certain man had two sons:
highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father,
my house may be filled. give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he
24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which divided unto them his living.
were bidden shall taste of my supper. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all
25 ¶ And there went great multitudes with him: and he together, and took his journey into a far country, and
turned, and said unto them, there wasted his substance with riotous living.
26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty
mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that
disciple. country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks
after me, cannot be my disciple. that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many
not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to
sufficient to finish it? spare, and I perish with hunger!
29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto
not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before
30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to thee,
finish. 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make
31 Or what king, going to make war against another me as one of thy hired servants.
king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he
be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had
against him with twenty thousand? compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed
32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he him.
sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned
33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more
not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. worthy to be called thy son.
34 ¶ Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the
wherewith shall it be seasoned? best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand,
35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; and shoes on his feet:
but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us
hear. eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was
CHAPTER 15 lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

T HEN drew near unto him all the publicans and

sinners for to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This
25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came
and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and
dancing.
man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what
3 ¶ And he spake this parable unto them, saying, these things meant.
4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy
one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath
wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find received him safe and sound.
it? 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore
5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoul- came his father out, and intreated him.
ders, rejoicing. 29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many
6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time
friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid,
me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. that I might make merry with my friends:
 / 58 / LUKE
30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath 18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth
devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth
him the fatted calf. her that is put away from her husband committeth adul-
31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, tery.
and all that I have is thine. 19 ¶ There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in
32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus,
lost, and is found. which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell
CHAPTER 16 from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and

A ND he said also unto his disciples, There was a

certain rich man, which had a steward; and the
same was accused unto him that he had wasted his
licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was
carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich
goods. man also died, and was buried;
2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and
hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
thou mayest be no longer steward. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy
3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his
for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented
cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. in this flame.
4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy
the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus
5 So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art
and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my tormented.
lord? 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a
6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from
unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that
fifty. would come from thence.
7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou
And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he wouldest send him to my father’s house:
said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto
8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the
their generation wiser than the children of light. prophets; let them hear them.
9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went
mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they unto them from the dead, they will repent.
may receive you into everlasting habitations. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the
10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one
in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also rose from the dead.
in much.
11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrigh- CHAPTER 17
teous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true
riches?
12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is
T HEN said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but
that offences will come: but woe unto him, through
whom they come!
another man’s, who shall give you that which is your 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged
own? about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he
13 ¶ No servant can serve two masters: for either he will should offend one of these little ones.
hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to 3 ¶ Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass
the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
mammon. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day,
14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I
these things: and they derided him. repent; thou shalt forgive him.
15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our
yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: faith.
for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomi- 6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard
nation in the sight of God. seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou
16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea;
time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man and it should obey you.
presseth into it. 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding
17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come
tittle of the law to fail. from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
 LUKE / 59 /
8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready where- 32 Remember Lot’s wife.
with I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and
eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
drink? 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one
9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.
that were commanded him? I trow not. 35 Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall
10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those be taken, and the other left.
things which are commanded you, say, We are unprof- 36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken,
itable servants: we have done that which was our duty to and the other left.
do. 37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord?
11 ¶ And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is,
he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. thither will the eagles be gathered together.
12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met
him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: CHAPTER 18
13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus,
Master, have mercy on us.
14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew
A ND he spake a parable unto them to this end, that
men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not
yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as God, neither regarded man:
they went, they were cleansed. 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto
15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said
16 And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her,
17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten lest by her continual coming she weary me.
cleansed? but where are the nine? 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
18 There are not found that returned to give glory to 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day
God, save this stranger. and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Neverthe-
hath made thee whole. less when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on
20 ¶ And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, the earth?
when the kingdom of God should come, he answered 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted
them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with in themselves that they were righteous, and despised
observation: others:
21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a
behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Pharisee, and the other a publican.
22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself,
when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extor-
man, and ye shall not see it. tioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I
not after them, nor follow them. possess.
24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up
part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his
heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified
of this generation. rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself
26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be
the days of the Son of man. exalted.
27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he
were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they
into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. rebuked them.
28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, 16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little
they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of
builded; such is the kingdom of God.
29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive
rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise
them all. enter therein.
30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master,
is revealed. what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good?
his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it none is good, save one, that is, God.
away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not
return back.
 / 60 / LUKE
20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not
adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false
for the press, because he was little of stature.
witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore
tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and
him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast,
saw him, and said unto him, Zacchæus, make haste, and
and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have trea-
come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
sure in heaven: and come, follow me. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: forjoyfully.
he was very rich. 7 And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into
8 And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold,
the kingdom of God! Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s
have taken any thing from any man by false accusation,
eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom ofI restore him fourfold.
God. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to
26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that
men are possible with God. which was lost.
28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed
11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a
thee. parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because
29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There
they thought that the kingdom of God should immedi-
is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren,
ately appear.
or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far
30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present
country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
time, and in the world to come life everlasting. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them
31 ¶ Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that
14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after
are written by the prophets concerning the Son of manhim, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
shall be accomplished. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned,
32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall
having received the kingdom, then he commanded
be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had
33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: given the money, that he might know how much every
and the third day he shall rise again. man had gained by trading.
34 And they understood none of these things: and this16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath
saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things
gained ten pounds.
which were spoken. 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant:
35 ¶ And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto
because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou
Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
authority over ten cities.
36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it
18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath
meant. gained five pounds.
37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five
38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have
cities.
mercy on me. 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy
39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more,21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man:
Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest
40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought that thou didst not sow.
unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will
I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I
41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And
he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and
42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith
reaping that I did not sow:
hath saved thee. 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the
43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed
bank, that at my coming I might have required mine
him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw
own with usury?
it, gave praise unto God. 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him
the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
CHAPTER 19 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)

A ND Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath
2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchæus, shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he
which was the chief among the publicans, and he was hath shall be taken away from him.
rich.
 LUKE / 61 /
27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority
should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this
before me. authority?
28 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, he went before, 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask
ascending up to Jerusalem. you one thing; and answer me:
29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Beth- 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
phage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall
Olives, he sent two of his disciples, say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him
30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the not?
which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us:
yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it
shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of was.
him. 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what
32 And they that were sent went their way, and found authority I do these things.
even as he had said unto them. 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A
33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to
said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long
34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. time.
35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the
garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of
36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent
37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the him away empty.
descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him
the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away
voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; empty.
38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him
of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. also, and cast him out.
39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multi- 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I
tude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence
40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, him when they see him.
if these should hold their peace, the stones would imme- 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned
diately cry out. among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us
41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
and wept over it, 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him.
42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto
this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but them?
now they are hid from thine eyes. 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and
43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard
enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee it, they said, God forbid.
round, and keep thee in on every side, 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that
44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the
children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one same is become the head of the corner?
stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken;
of thy visitation. but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to
45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out powder.
them that sold therein, and them that bought; 19 ¶ And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour
46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people:
house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. for they perceived that he had spoken this parable
47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief against them.
priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which
to destroy him, should feign themselves just men, that they might take
48 And could not find what they might do: for all the hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto
people were very attentive to hear him. the power and authority of the governor.
21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that
CHAPTER 20 thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou

A ND it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he

taught the people in the temple, and preached the
gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him
the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:
22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?
23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them,
with the elders, Why tempt ye me?
24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription
hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar’s.
 / 62 / LUKE
25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the
the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all
which be God’s. the living that she had.
26 And they could not take hold of his words before the 5 ¶ And as some spake of the temple, how it was
people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
peace. 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will
27 ¶ Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon
deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, another, that shall not be thrown down.
28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall
brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, these things be? and what sign will there be when these
that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed things shall come to pass?
unto his brother. 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for
29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and
took a wife, and died without children. the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
30 And the second took her to wife, and he died child- 9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be
less. not terrified: for these things must first come to pass;
31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven but the end is not by and by.
also: and they left no children, and died. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against
32 Last of all the woman died also. nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and
she? for seven had her to wife. famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great
34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of signs shall there be from heaven.
this world marry, and are given in marriage: 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you,
35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues,
that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers
marry, nor are given in marriage: for my name’s sake.
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate
children of the resurrection. before what ye shall answer:
37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all
the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and
brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you
38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for
all live unto him. shall they cause to be put to death.
39 ¶ Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.
thou hast well said. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at 19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
all. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with
41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
David’s son? 21 Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the moun-
42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The tains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart
LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, out; and let not them that are in the countries enter
43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. thereinto.
44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things
son? which are written may be fulfilled.
45 ¶ Then in the audience of all the people he said unto 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them
his disciples, that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great
46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall
seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall
47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the
long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. Gentiles be fulfilled.
25 ¶ And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the
CHAPTER 21 moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of

A ND he looked up, and saw the rich men casting nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
their gifts into the treasury. 26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking
2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in after those things which are coming on the earth: for the
thither two mites. powers of heaven shall be shaken.
3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a
widow hath cast in more than they all: cloud with power and great glory.
 LUKE / 63 /
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to
look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption eat this passover with you before I suffer:
draweth nigh. 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof,
29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
and all the trees; 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take
30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your this, and divide it among yourselves:
own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the
31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. 19 ¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it,
32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is
away, till all be fulfilled. given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is
not pass away. the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
34 ¶ And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your 21 ¶ But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is
hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, with me on the table.
and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was deter-
unawares. mined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on 23 And they began to inquire among themselves, which
the face of the whole earth. of them it was that should do this thing.
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be 24 ¶ And there was also a strife among them, which of
accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall them should be accounted the greatest.
come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles
37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise
and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is authority upon them are called benefactors.
called the mount of Olives. 26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among
38 And all the people came early in the morning to him you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he
in the temple, for to hear him. that doth serve.
27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he
CHAPTER 22 that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am

N OW the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh,

which is called the Passover.
2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they
among you as he that serveth.
28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my
temptations.
might kill him; for they feared the people. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father
3 ¶ Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, hath appointed unto me;
being of the number of the twelve. 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my
4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of
priests and captains, how he might betray him unto Israel.
them. 31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan
5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
money. 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and
6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with
7 ¶ Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the thee, both into prison, and to death.
passover must be killed. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow
8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou
the passover, that we may eat. knowest me.
9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without
prepare? purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And
10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered they said, Nothing.
into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a
pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that
entereth in. hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet
Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among
where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an
12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: end.
there make ready. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords.
13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: And he said unto them, It is enough.
and they made ready the passover. 39 ¶ And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the
14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.
twelve apostles with him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them,
Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
 / 64 / LUKE
41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them,
cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, If I tell you, ye will not believe:
42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup 68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let
from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. me go.
43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand
strengthening him. of the power of God.
44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God?
his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.
down to the ground. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for
45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest CHAPTER 23
ye enter into temptation.
47 ¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he
that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before
A ND the whole multitude of them arose, and led
him unto Pilate.
2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this
them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give
48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Son of man with a kiss? 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the
49 When they which were about him saw what would Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.
follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I
sword? find no fault in this man.
50 ¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up
priest, and cut off his right ear. the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning
51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And from Galilee to this place.
he touched his ear, and healed him. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the
52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of man were a Galilæan.
the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s
ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was
53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched at Jerusalem at that time.
forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the 8 ¶ And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad:
power of darkness. for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because
54 ¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have
into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. seen some miracle done by him.
55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he
hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among answered him nothing.
them. 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehe-
56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, mently accused him.
and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought,
also with him. and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe,
57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. and sent him again to Pilate.
58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, 12 ¶ And the same day Pilate and Herod were made
Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. friends together: for before they were at enmity between
59 And about the space of one hour after another confi- themselves.
dently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was 13 ¶ And Pilate, when he had called together the chief
with him: for he is a Galilæan. priests and the rulers and the people,
60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me,
And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And examined him before you, have found no fault in this
Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo,
thrice. nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release him.
63 ¶ And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at
smote him. the feast.)
64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this
on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it man, and release unto us Barabbas:
that smote thee? 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for
65 And many other things blasphemously spake they murder, was cast into prison.)
against him. 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again
66 ¶ And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people to them.
and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him.
led him into their council, saying,
 LUKE / 65 /
22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil 46 ¶ And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he
hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and
will therefore chastise him, and let him go. having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he
that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous
of the chief priests prevailed. man.
24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they 48 And all the people that came together to that sight,
required. beholding the things which were done, smote their
25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and breasts, and returned.
murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; 49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that
but he delivered Jesus to their will. followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding
26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one these things.
Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on 50 ¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a
him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. counseller; and he was a good man, and a just:
27 ¶ And there followed him a great company of people, 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed
and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. of them;) he was of Arimathæa, a city of the Jews: who
28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, 52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of
and for your children. Jesus.
29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and
shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein
never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. never man before was laid.
30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath
us; and to the hills, Cover us. drew on.
31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall 55 And the women also, which came with him from
be done in the dry? Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and
32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with how his body was laid.
him to be put to death. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and oint-
33 And when they were come to the place, which is ments; and rested the sabbath day according to the
called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the male- commandment.
factors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
34 ¶ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know CHAPTER 24
not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast
lots.
35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also
N OW upon the first day of the week, very early in
the morning, they came unto the sepulchre,
bringing the spices which they had prepared, and
with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him certain others with them.
save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepul-
36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, chre.
and offering him vinegar, 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the
37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save Lord Jesus.
thyself. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed
38 And a superscription also was written over him in thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining
letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE garments:
KING OF THE JEWS. 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces
39 ¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living
railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and among the dead?
us. 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake
40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condem- 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the
nation? hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day
41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward rise again.
of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 8 And they remembered his words,
42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these
thou comest into thy kingdom. things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the
day shalt thou be with me in paradise. mother of James, and other women that were with them,
44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a which told these things unto the apostles.
darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and
45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple they believed them not.
was rent in the midst.
 / 66 / LUKE
12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and
stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by he vanished out of their sight.
themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn
which was come to pass. within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while
13 ¶ And, behold, two of them went that same day to a he opened to us the scriptures?
village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to
threescore furlongs. Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and
14 And they talked together of all these things which them that were with them,
had happened. 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed to Simon.
together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and
went with them. how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know 36 ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the
him. midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
17 And he said unto them, What manner of communi- 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed
cations are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, that they had seen a spirit.
and are sad? 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself:
Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones,
come to pass there in these days? as ye see me have.
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his
unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a hands and his feet.
prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and
the people: wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an
him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. honeycomb.
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have 43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I
day since these things were done. spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of
us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms,
23 And when they found not his body, they came, concerning me.
saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might
said that he was alive. understand the scriptures,
24 And certain of them which were with us went to the 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it
sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the
but him they saw not. third day:
25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be
believe all that the prophets have spoken: preached in his name among all nations, beginning at
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and Jerusalem.
to enter into his glory? 48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he 49 ¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon
expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be
concerning himself. endued with power from on high.
28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they 50 ¶ And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he
went: and he made as though he would have gone lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
further. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was
29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to
went in to tarry with them. Jerusalem with great joy:
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and
took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. blessing God. Amen.
 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
ST. JOHN.
CHAPTER 1 23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilder-

I N the beginning was the Word, and the Word was

with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
ness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the
prophet Esaias.
24 And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was 25 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why
not any thing made that was made. baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias,
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. neither that prophet?
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness 26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but
comprehended it not. there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
6 ¶ There was a man sent from God, whose name was 27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me,
John. whose shoe’s latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan,
Light, that all men through him might believe. where John was baptizing.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of 29 ¶ The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him,
that Light. and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that the sin of the world.
cometh into the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man
10 He was in the world, and the world was made by which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
him, and the world knew him not. 31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with
not. water.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power 32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit
to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon
his name: him.
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize
flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him,
(and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. 34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of
15 ¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This God.
was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is 35 ¶ Again the next day after John stood, and two of his
preferred before me: for he was before me. disciples;
16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith,
grace. Behold the Lamb of God!
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they
came by Jesus Christ. followed Jesus.
18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten 38 Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith
Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi,
declared him. (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where
19 ¶ And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent dwellest thou?
priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art 39 He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and
thou? saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it
20 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I was about the tenth hour.
am not the Christ. 40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed
21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he 41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith
answered, No. unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being
22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may interpreted, the Christ.
give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of 42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld
thyself? him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt
be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
 / 68 / JOHN
43 ¶ The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he
and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the
44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and over-
Peter. threw the tables;
45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these
have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of
prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. merchandise.
46 And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written,
thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
Come and see. 18 ¶ Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these
Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! things?
48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this
me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I 20 Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this
saw thee. temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three
49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou days?
art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. 21 But he spake of the temple of his body.
50 Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said 22 When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disci-
unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? ples remembered that he had said this unto them; and
thou shalt see greater things than these. they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus
51 And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, had said.
Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of 23 ¶ Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in
God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw
the miracles which he did.
CHAPTER 2 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because

A ND the third day there was a marriage in Cana of he knew all men,
Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he
2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the knew what was in man.
marriage.
3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith CHAPTER 3
unto him, They have no wine.
4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with
thee? mine hour is not yet come.
T HERE was a man of the Pharisees, named
Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him,
5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God:
saith unto you, do it. for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except
6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after God be with him.
the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say
or three firkins apiece. unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see
7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. the kingdom of God.
And they filled them up to the brim. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born
8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto when he is old? can he enter the second time into his
the governor of the feast. And they bare it. mother’s womb, and be born?
9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a
was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter
servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of into the kingdom of God.
the feast called the bridegroom, 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which
10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning is born of the Spirit is spirit.
doth set forth good wine; and when men have well 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born
drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the again.
good wine until now. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest
11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh,
Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the
believed on him. Spirit.
12 ¶ After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can
mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they these things be?
continued there not many days. 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master
13 ¶ And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went of Israel, and knowest not these things?
up to Jerusalem, 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do
14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not
sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: our witness.
 JOHN / 69 /
12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, 36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and
how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the
13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that wrath of God abideth on him.
came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is
in heaven. CHAPTER 4
14 ¶ And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilder-
ness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: W HEN therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees
had heard that Jesus made and baptized more
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, disciples than John,
but have eternal life. 2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
16 ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only 3 He left Judæa, and departed again into Galilee.
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should 4 And he must needs go through Samaria.
not perish, but have everlasting life. 5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to
the world; but that the world through him might be his son Joseph.
saved. 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being
18 ¶ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was
that believeth not is condemned already, because he about the sixth hour.
hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water:
of God. Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into 8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy
the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, meat.)
because their deeds were evil. 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it
20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a
cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his the Samaritans.
deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the
God. gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to
22 ¶ After these things came Jesus and his disciples into drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would
the land of Judæa; and there he tarried with them, and have given thee living water.
baptized. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to
23 ¶ And John also was baptizing in Ænon near to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast
Salim, because there was much water there: and they thou that living water?
came, and were baptized. 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us
24 For John was not yet cast into prison. the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children,
25 ¶ Then there arose a question between some of John’s and his cattle?
disciples and the Jews about purifying. 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drin-
26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, keth of this water shall thirst again:
he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give
barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him
come to him. shall be in him a well of water springing up into ever-
27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, lasting life.
except it be given him from heaven. 15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water,
28 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
the Christ, but that I am sent before him. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come
29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the hither.
friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth 17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband.
him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no
this my joy therefore is fulfilled. husband:
30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou
31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that 19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou
cometh from heaven is above all. art a prophet.
32 And what he hath seen and heard, that he testifieth; 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say,
and no man receiveth his testimony. that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to
33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his worship.
seal that God is true. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour
34 For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet
God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we
into his hand. worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
 / 70 / JOHN
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true 48 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and
worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in wonders, ye will not believe.
truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 49 The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must child die.
worship him in spirit and in truth. 50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And
25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto
cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will him, and he went his way.
tell us all things. 51 And as he was now going down, his servants met
26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth.
27 ¶ And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled 52 Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to
that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the
seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? seventh hour the fever left him.
28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way 53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the
into the city, and saith to the men, which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself
29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I believed, and his whole house.
did: is not this the Christ? 54 This is again the second miracle that Jesus did, when
30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. he was come out of Judæa into Galilee.
31 ¶ In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying,
Master, eat. CHAPTER 5
32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye
know not of.
33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any
A FTER this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus
went up to Jerusalem.
2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool,
man brought him ought to eat? which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of five porches.
him that sent me, and to finish his work. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of
35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the
cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your water.
eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to 4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the
harvest. pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after
36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of
fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he whatsoever disease he had.
that reapeth may rejoice together. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity
37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and thirty and eight years.
another reapeth. 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been
38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt
labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into thou be made whole?
their labours. 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man,
39 ¶ And many of the Samaritans of that city believed when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but
on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.
told me all that ever I did. 8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.
40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took
besought him that he would tarry with them: and he up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the
abode there two days. sabbath.
41 And many more believed because of his own word; 10 ¶ The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured, It
42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not is the sabbath day: it is not lawful for thee to carry thy
because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, bed.
and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of 11 He answered them, He that made me whole, the
the world. same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk.
43 ¶ Now after two days he departed thence, and went 12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said
into Galilee. unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
44 For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no 13 And he that was healed wist not who it was: for Jesus
honour in his own country. had conveyed himself away, a multitude being in that
45 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilæans place.
received him, having seen all the things that he did at 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said
Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast. unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more,
46 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he lest a worse thing come unto thee.
made the water wine. And there was a certain 15 The man departed, and told the Jews that it was Jesus,
nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. which had made him whole.
47 When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judæa 16 And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and
into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that sought to slay him, because he had done these things on
he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the the sabbath day.
point of death.
 JOHN / 71 /
17 ¶ But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hith- 42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in
erto, and I work. you.
18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, 43 I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me
because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will
also that God was his Father, making himself equal with receive.
God. 44 How can ye believe, which receive honour one of
19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God
verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of only?
himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father:
soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye
20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all trust.
things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater 46 For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed
works than these, that ye may marvel. me: for he wrote of me.
21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth 47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe
them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. my words?
22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed
all judgment unto the Son: CHAPTER 6
23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they
honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son
honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
A FTER these things Jesus went over the sea of
Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias.
2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.
word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath ever- 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat
lasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but with his disciples.
is passed from death unto life. 4 And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and 5 ¶ When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great
now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence
God: and they that hear shall live. shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given 6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew
to the Son to have life in himself; what he would do.
27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment 7 Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of
also, because he is the Son of man. bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them
28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the may take a little.
which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother,
29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto saith unto him,
the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, 9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and
unto the resurrection of damnation. two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: 10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there
and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in
will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. number about five thousand.
31 If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true. 11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given
32 ¶ There is another that beareth witness of me; and I thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples
know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true. to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as
33 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the much as they would.
truth. 12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples,
34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be
things I say, that ye might be saved. lost.
35 He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were 13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled
willing for a season to rejoice in his light. twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley
36 ¶ But I have greater witness than that of John: for the loaves, which remained over and above unto them that
works which the Father hath given me to finish, the had eaten.
same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father 14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that
hath sent me. Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should
37 And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath come into the world.
borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at 15 ¶ When Jesus therefore perceived that they would
any time, nor seen his shape. come and take him by force, to make him a king, he
38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom departed again into a mountain himself alone.
he hath sent, him ye believe not. 16 And when even was now come, his disciples went
39 ¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have down unto the sea,
eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 17 And entered into a ship, and went over the sea
40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was
41 I receive not honour from men. not come to them.
18 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
 / 72 / JOHN
19 So when they had rowed about five and twenty or 42 And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph,
thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and whose father and mother we know? how is it then that
drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. he saith, I came down from heaven?
20 But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid. 43 Jesus therefore answered and said unto them,
21 Then they willingly received him into the ship: and Murmur not among yourselves.
immediately the ship was at the land whither they went. 44 No man can come to me, except the Father which
22 ¶ The day following, when the people which stood on hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the
the other side of the sea saw that there was none other last day.
boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were 45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all
entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and
the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone; hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh 46 Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which
unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the is of God, he hath seen the Father.
Lord had given thanks:) 47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me
24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not hath everlasting life.
there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and 48 I am that bread of life.
came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. 49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are
25 And when they had found him on the other side of dead.
the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou 50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven,
hither? that a man may eat thereof, and not die.
26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say 51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven:
unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and
but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for
27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that the life of the world.
meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the 52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying,
Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the How can this man give us his flesh to eat?
Father sealed. 53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto
28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink
might work the works of God? his blood, ye have no life in you.
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work 54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath
of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
30 They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest 55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink
thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost indeed.
thou work? 56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood,
31 Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is dwelleth in me, and I in him.
written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat. 57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the
32 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.
you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my 58 This is that bread which came down from heaven:
Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that
33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in
34 Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this Capernaum.
bread. 60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard
35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?
that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that 61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples
believeth on me shall never thirst. murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend
36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and you?
believe not. 62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up
37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and where he was before?
him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit,
will, but the will of him that sent me. and they are life.
39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that 64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus
of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but knew from the beginning who they were that believed
should raise it up again at the last day. not, and who should betray him.
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every 65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man
one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my
have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last Father.
day. 66 ¶ From that time many of his disciples went back,
41 The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I and walked no more with him.
am the bread which came down from heaven. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
 JOHN / 73 /
68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom 23 If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision,
shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry
69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on
the Son of the living God. the sabbath day?
70 Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, 24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge
and one of you is a devil? righteous judgment.
71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it 25 Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this he,
was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. whom they seek to kill?
26 But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto
CHAPTER 7 him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very

A FTER these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he

would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought
to kill him.
Christ?
27 Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when
Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. 28 Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying,
3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am
and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye
works that thou doest. know not.
4 For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and 29 But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent
he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these me.
things, shew thyself to the world. 30 Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands
5 For neither did his brethren believe in him. on him, because his hour was not yet come.
6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: 31 And many of the people believed on him, and said,
but your time is alway ready. When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than
7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I these which this man hath done?
testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. 32 ¶ The Pharisees heard that the people murmured
8 Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast; such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the
for my time is not yet full come. chief priests sent officers to take him.
9 When he had said these words unto them, he abode 33 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with
still in Galilee. you, and then I go unto him that sent me.
10 ¶ But when his brethren were gone up, then went he 34 Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I
also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in am, thither ye cannot come.
secret. 35 Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will
11 Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the
Where is he? dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
12 And there was much murmuring among the people 36 What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall
concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither
said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people. ye cannot come?
13 Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood
Jews. and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto
14 ¶ Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into me, and drink.
the temple, and taught. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said,
15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
man letters, having never learned? 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that
16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was
mine, but his that sent me. not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)
17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the 40 ¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this
doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.
myself. 41 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall
18 He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: Christ come out of Galilee?
but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is 42 Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of
true, and no unrighteousness is in him. the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem,
19 Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you where David was?
keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me? 43 So there was a division among the people because of
20 The people answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who him.
goeth about to kill thee? 44 And some of them would have taken him; but no
21 Jesus answered and said unto them, I have done one man laid hands on him.
work, and ye all marvel. 45 ¶ Then came the officers to the chief priests and
22 Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not
because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the brought him?
sabbath day circumcise a man. 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this
man.
 / 74 / JOHN
47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also 20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught
deceived? in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his
48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on hour was not yet come.
him? 21 Then said Jesus again unto them, I go my way, and ye
49 But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed. shall seek me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye
50 Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus cannot come.
by night, being one of them,) 22 Then said the Jews, Will he kill himself? because he
51 Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and saith, Whither I go, ye cannot come.
know what he doeth? 23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am
52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your
prophet. sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in
53 And every man went unto his own house. your sins.
25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus
CHAPTER 8 saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you

J ESUS went unto the mount of Olives.

2 And early in the morning he came again into the
temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat
from the beginning.
26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he
that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those
down, and taught them. things which I have heard of him.
3 And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a 27 They understood not that he spake to them of the
woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in Father.
the midst, 28 Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up
4 They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and
adultery, in the very act. that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught
5 Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such me, I speak these things.
should be stoned: but what sayest thou? 29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to left me alone; for I do always those things that please
accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger him.
wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 30 As he spake these words, many believed on him.
7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him,
himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples
among you, let him first cast a stone at her. indeed;
8 And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground. 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
9 And they which heard it, being convicted by their own make you free.
conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, 33 ¶ They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and
even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye
woman standing in the midst. shall be made free?
10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but 34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you,
the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever:
11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, but the Son abideth ever.
Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be
12 ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the free indeed.
light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in 37 I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill
darkness, but shall have the light of life. me, because my word hath no place in you.
13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest 38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye
record of thyself; thy record is not true. do that which ye have seen with your father.
14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear 39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our
record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham’s chil-
whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell dren, ye would do the works of Abraham.
whence I come, and whither I go. 40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you
15 Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not
16 And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not Abraham.
alone, but I and the Father that sent me. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him,
17 It is also written in your law, that the testimony of We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even
two men is true. God.
18 I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father 42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye
that sent me beareth witness of me. would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from
19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because
known me, ye should have known my Father also. ye cannot hear my word.
 JOHN / 75 /
44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your 9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but
father ye will do. He was a murderer from the begin- he said, I am he.
ning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no 10 Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes
truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his opened?
own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. 11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus
45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me,
46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash: and I went and
truth, why do ye not believe me? washed, and I received sight.
47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore 12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I
hear them not, because ye are not of God. know not.
48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we 13 ¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime
not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil? was blind.
49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my 14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay,
Father, and ye do dishonour me. and opened his eyes.
50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had
seeketh and judgeth. received his sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon
51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, mine eyes, and I washed, and do see.
he shall never see death. 16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not
52 Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others
hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and said, How can a man that is a sinner do such miracles?
thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste And there was a division among them.
of death. 17 They say unto the blind man again, What sayest thou
53 Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is of him, that he hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a
dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou prophet.
thyself? 18 But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he
54 Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is had been blind, and received his sight, until they called
nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye the parents of him that had received his sight.
say, that he is your God: 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye
55 Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I say was born blind? how then doth he now see?
should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto 20 His parents answered them and said, We know that
you: but I know him, and keep his saying. this is our son, and that he was born blind:
56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he 21 But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or
saw it, and was glad. who hath opened his eyes, we know not: he is of age; ask
57 Then said the Jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty him: he shall speak for himself.
years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? 22 These words spake his parents, because they feared
58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any
Before Abraham was, I am. man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out
59 Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid of the synagogue.
himself, and went out of the temple, going through the 23 Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.
midst of them, and so passed by. 24 Then again called they the man that was blind, and
said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this
CHAPTER 9 man is a sinner.

A ND as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was

blind from his birth.
2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did
25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no,
I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind,
now I see.
sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 26 Then said they to him again, What did he to thee?
3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his how opened he thine eyes?
parents: but that the works of God should be made 27 He answered them, I have told you already, and ye
manifest in him. did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is also be his disciples?
day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 28 Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his
5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.
world. 29 We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this
6 When he had thus spoken, he spat on the ground, and fellow, we know not from whence he is.
made clay of the spittle, and he anointed the eyes of the 30 The man answered and said unto them, Why herein
blind man with the clay, is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he
7 And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.
(which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way 31 Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if
therefore, and washed, and came seeing. any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will,
8 ¶ The neighbours therefore, and they which before him he heareth.
had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that 32 Since the world began was it not heard that any man
sat and begged? opened the eyes of one that was born blind.
 / 76 / JOHN
33 If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. 16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold:
34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast alto- them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice;
gether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
cast him out. 17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay
35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he down my life, that I might take it again.
had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of
the Son of God? myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to
36 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might take it again. This commandment have I received of my
believe on him? Father.
37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, 19 ¶ There was a division therefore again among the
and it is he that talketh with thee. Jews for these sayings.
38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him. 20 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad;
39 ¶ And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this why hear ye him?
world, that they which see not might see; and that they 21 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath
which see might be made blind. a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him 22 ¶ And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication,
heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind and it was winter.
also? 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.
41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto
no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be
remaineth. the Christ, tell us plainly.
25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not:
CHAPTER 10 the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear

V ERILY, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not

by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up
some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
witness of me.
26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as
I said unto you.
2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they
the sheep. follow me:
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall
voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of
leadeth them out. my hand.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all;
before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s
his voice. hand.
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from 30 I and my Father are one.
him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him.
6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they under- 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I
stood not what things they were which he spake unto shewed you from my Father; for which of those works
them. do ye stone me?
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we
unto you, I am the door of the sheep. stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that
8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
but the sheep did not hear them. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I
9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be said, Ye are gods?
saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and
they might have it more abundantly. sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth am the Son of God?
his life for the sheep. 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the
whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is
and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth in me, and I in him.
them, and scattereth the sheep. 39 Therefore they sought again to take him: but he
13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and escaped out of their hand,
careth not for the sheep. 40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
known of mine. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were
Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. true.
42 And many believed on him there.
 JOHN / 77 /
CHAPTER 11 28 And when she had so said, she went her way, and

N OW a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of

Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.
2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with oint-
called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is
come, and calleth for thee.
29 As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and
ment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother came unto him.
Lazarus was sick.) 30 Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in
3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, that place where Martha met him.
behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 31 The Jews then which were with her in the house, and
4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up
unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth
God might be glorified thereby. unto the grave to weep there.
5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. 32 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw
6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if
abode two days still in the same place where he was. thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into 33 When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews
Judæa again. also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the
8 His disciples say unto him, Master, the Jews of late spirit, and was troubled,
sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again? 34 And said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto
9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? him, Lord, come and see.
If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he 35 Jesus wept.
seeth the light of this world. 36 Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him!
10 But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because 37 And some of them said, Could not this man, which
there is no light in him. opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this
11 These things said he: and after that he saith unto man should not have died?
them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to
awake him out of sleep. the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.
12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister
well. of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time
13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou
14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where
the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said,
him. Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because
fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. of the people which stand by I said it, that they may
17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in believe that thou hast sent me.
the grave four days already. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud
18 Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen voice, Lazarus, come forth.
furlongs off: 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and
19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about
comfort them concerning their brother. with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let
20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was him go.
coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had
house. seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees,
been here, my brother had not died. and told them what things Jesus had done.
22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask 47 ¶ Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a
of God, God will give it thee. council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many
23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. miracles.
24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him:
again in the resurrection at the last day. and the Romans shall come and take away both our
25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the place and nation.
life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet 49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high
shall he live: priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing
26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall at all,
never die. Believest thou this? 50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man
27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art should die for the people, and that the whole nation
the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the perish not.
world. 51 And this spake he not of himself: but being high
priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for
that nation;
 / 78 / JOHN
52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first:
gather together in one the children of God that were but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they
scattered abroad. that these things were written of him, and that they had
53 Then from that day forth they took counsel together done these things unto him.
for to put him to death. 17 The people therefore that was with him when he
54 Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the
Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilder- dead, bare record.
ness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued 18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they
with his disciples. heard that he had done this miracle.
55 ¶ And the Jews’ passover was nigh at hand: and many 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves,
went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is
passover, to purify themselves. gone after him.
56 Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among them- 20 ¶ And there were certain Greeks among them that
selves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that came up to worship at the feast:
he will not come to the feast? 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of
57 Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we
given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he would see Jesus.
were, he should shew it, that they might take him. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again
Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
CHAPTER 12 23 ¶ And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is

T HEN Jesus six days before the passover came to

Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead,
whom he raised from the dead.
come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat
fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it
2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth
him. his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I
very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me,
feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the him will my Father honour.
odour of the ointment. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father,
4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto
son, which should betray him, this hour.
5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice
pence, and given to the poor? from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will
6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but glorify it again.
because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said
was put therein. that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him.
7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because
burying hath she kept this. of me, but for your sakes.
8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the
not always. prince of this world be cast out.
9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all
there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that men unto me.
they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from 33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
the dead. 34 The people answered him, We have heard out of the
10 ¶ But the chief priests consulted that they might put law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou,
Lazarus also to death; The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of
11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went man?
away, and believed on Jesus. 35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the
12 ¶ On the next day much people that were come to the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest dark-
feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to ness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness
Jerusalem, knoweth not whither he goeth.
13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet 36 While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may
him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and
that cometh in the name of the Lord. departed, and did hide himself from them.
14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat 37 ¶ But though he had done so many miracles before
thereon; as it is written, them, yet they believed not on him:
15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, 38 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be
sitting on an ass’s colt. fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our
report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been
revealed?
 JOHN / 79 /
39 Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias 11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said
said again, he, Ye are not all clean.
40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his
that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand garments, and was set down again, he said unto them,
with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal Know ye what I have done to you?
them. 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I
41 These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and am.
spake of him. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your
42 ¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did 15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as
not confess him, lest they should be put out of the syna- I have done to you.
gogue: 16 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not
43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than
of God. he that sent him.
44 ¶ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, 17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. 18 ¶ I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen:
45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth
46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.
believeth on me should not abide in darkness. 19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I pass, ye may believe that I am he.
judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth
save the world. whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth
48 He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, me receiveth him that sent me.
hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, 21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit,
the same shall judge him in the last day. and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that
49 For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which one of you shall betray me.
sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting
and what I should speak. of whom he spake.
50 And I know that his commandment is life ever- 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his
lasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father disciples, whom Jesus loved.
said unto me, so I speak. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he
should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
CHAPTER 13 25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord,

N OW before the feast of the passover, when Jesus

knew that his hour was come that he should
depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved
who is it?
26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop,
when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop,
his own which were in the world, he loved them unto he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.
the end. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said
2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.
into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he
him; spake this unto him.
3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag,
his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we
God; have need of against the feast; or, that he should give
4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; something to the poor.
and took a towel, and girded himself. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately
5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to out: and it was night.
wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel 31 ¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is
wherewith he was girded. the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him
him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou 33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye
knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go,
8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love
part with me. one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one
9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, another.
but also my hands and my head. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if
10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not ye have love one to another.
save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are 36 ¶ Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest
clean, but not all. thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not
follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.
 / 80 / JOHN
37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and
now? I will lay down my life for thy sake. the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s
38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for which sent me.
my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet
not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. present with you.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom
CHAPTER 14 the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all

L ET not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God,

believe also in me.
2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not
things, and bring all things to your remembrance, what-
soever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not
so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, 28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and
there ye may be also. come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice,
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is
5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither greater than I.
thou goest; and how can we know the way? 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that,
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the when it is come to pass, ye might believe.
life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the
7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen 31 But that the world may know that I love the Father;
him. and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do.
8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it Arise, let us go hence.
sufficeth us.
9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with CHAPTER 15
you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that
hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou
then, Shew us the Father?
I AM the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh
away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it,
10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the that it may bring forth more fruit.
Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have
not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he spoken unto you.
doeth the works. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear
11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye,
me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. except ye abide in me.
12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in
the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit:
than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. for without me ye can do nothing.
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch,
do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. into the fire, and they are burned.
15 ¶ If ye love me, keep my commandments. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot so shall ye be my disciples.
receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you:
but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be continue ye in my love.
in you. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments,
19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; and abide in his love.
but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
ye in me, and I in you. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another,
21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, as I have loved you.
he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay
loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will mani- down his life for his friends.
fest myself to him. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command
22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that you.
thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant
world? knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I
he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and have made known unto you.
we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
 JOHN / 81 /
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will
ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of
and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he
shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. speak: and he will shew you things to come.
17 These things I command you, that ye love one 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and
another. shall shew it unto you.
18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before 15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore
it hated you. said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto
19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: you.
but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen 16 A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a
you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the
20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant Father.
is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, 17 Then said some of his disciples among themselves,
they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye
they will keep yours also. shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall
21 But all these things will they do unto you for my see me: and, Because I go to the Father?
name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me. 18 They said therefore, What is this that he saith, A little
22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had while? we cannot tell what he saith.
not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin. 19 Now Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him,
23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also. and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of
24 If I had not done among them the works which none that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and
other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they again, a little while, and ye shall see me?
both seen and hated both me and my Father. 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and
25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be
fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
without a cause. 21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because
26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the
unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy
proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: that a man is born into the world.
27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been 22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you
with me from the beginning. again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man
taketh from you.
CHAPTER 16 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily,

T HESE things have I spoken unto you, that ye should

not be offended.
2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time
verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father
in my name, he will give it you.
24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and
cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
doeth God service. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but
3 And these things will they do unto you, because they the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you
have not known the Father, nor me. in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
4 But these things have I told you, that when the time 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not
shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:
And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have
because I was with you. loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of 28 I came forth from the Father, and am come into the
you asketh me, Whither goest thou? world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father.
6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou
hath filled your heart. plainly, and speakest no proverb.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you 30 Now are we sure that thou knowest all things, and
that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we
not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto believe that thou camest forth from God.
you. 31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye
and of righteousness, and of judgment: shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave
9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is
10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye with me.
see me no more; 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye
11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:
judged. but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot
bear them now.
 / 82 / JOHN
CHAPTER 17 24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given

T HESE words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to

heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify
thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:
me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my
glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me
before the foundation of the world.
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he 25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee:
should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given but I have known thee, and these have known that thou
him. hast sent me.
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me
4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the may be in them, and I in them.
work which thou gavest me to do.
5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own CHAPTER 18
self with the glory which I had with thee before the
world was.
6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou
W HEN Jesus had spoken these words, he went
forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron,
where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his
gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou disciples.
gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. 2 And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place:
7 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.
hast given me are of thee. 3 Judas then, having received a band of men and officers
8 For I have given unto them the words which thou from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither
gavest me; and they have received them, and have with lanterns and torches and weapons.
known surely that I came out from thee, and they have 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come
believed that thou didst send me. upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek
9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them ye?
which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto
10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him,
glorified in them. stood with them.
11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in 6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they
the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep went backward, and fell to the ground.
through thine own name those whom thou hast given 7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they
me, that they may be one, as we are. said, Jesus of Nazareth.
12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in 8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if there-
thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and fore ye seek me, let these go their way:
none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the 9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of
scripture might be fulfilled. them which thou gavest me have I lost none.
13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote
the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in them- the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The
selves. servant’s name was Malchus.
14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the
them, because they are not of the world, even as I am sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I
not of the world. not drink it?
15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the 12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the
world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in
world. law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. year.
18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I 14 Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the
also sent them into the world. Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for
19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also the people.
might be sanctified through the truth. 15 ¶ And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another
20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest,
which shall believe on me through their word; and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.
21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out
and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the that other disciple, which was known unto the high
world may believe that thou hast sent me. priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and
22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given brought in Peter.
them; that they may be one, even as we are one: 17 Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter,
23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I
perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou am not.
hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved
me.
 JOHN / 83 /
18 And the servants and officers stood there, who had 39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you
made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto
themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed you the King of the Jews?
himself. 40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but
19 ¶ The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
and of his doctrine.
20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I CHAPTER 19
ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither
the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what
T HEN Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.
2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and
put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him
22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers with their hands.
which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, 4 Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them,
saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that
23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear I find no fault in him.
witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? 5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns,
24 Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold
high priest. the man!
25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They 6 When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him,
said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate
disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find
26 One of the servants of the high priest, being his no fault in him.
kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see 7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our law
thee in the garden with him? he ought to die, because he made himself the Son of
27 Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock God.
crew. 8 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the
28 ¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of more afraid;
judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went 9 And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto
not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
but that they might eat the passover. 10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto
29 Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accu- me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee,
sation bring ye against this man? and have power to release thee?
30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not a 11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all
malefactor, we would not have delivered him up unto against me, except it were given thee from above: there-
thee. fore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge 12 And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him:
him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go,
him, It is not lawful for us to put any man to death: thou art not Cæsar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself
32 That the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled, which he a king speaketh against Cæsar.
spake, signifying what death he should die. 13 ¶ When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he
33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat
called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew,
Jews? Gabbatha.
34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, 14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about
or did others tell it thee of me? the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your
35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and King!
the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him,
thou done? crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but
my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants Cæsar.
fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be
is my kingdom not from hence. crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.
37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place
Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew
was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that Golgotha:
I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him,
the truth heareth my voice. on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.
38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he 19 ¶ And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross.
had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE
unto them, I find in him no fault at all. KING OF THE JEWS.
 / 84 / JOHN
20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place 41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a
where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was
was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. never man yet laid.
21 Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write 42 There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’
not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of preparation day; for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
the Jews.
22 Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. CHAPTER 20
23 ¶ Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus,
took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier
a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam,
T HE first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene
early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and
seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
woven from the top throughout. 2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to
24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto
rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepul-
scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my chre, and we know not where they have laid him.
raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and
lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. came to the sepulchre.
25 ¶ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, 4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did
and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
Mary Magdalene. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the clothes lying; yet went he not in.
disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his 6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went
mother, Woman, behold thy son! into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! 7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying
And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place
home. by itself.
28 ¶ After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now 8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first
accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.
I thirst. 9 For as yet they knew not the scripture, that he must
29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they rise again from the dead.
filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and 10 Then the disciples went away again unto their own
put it to his mouth. home.
30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he 11 ¶ But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping:
said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the
the ghost. sepulchre,
31 The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the
that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus
sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) had lain.
besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that 13 And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?
they might be taken away. She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my
32 Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.
and of the other which was crucified with him. 14 And when she had thus said, she turned herself back,
33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
dead already, they brake not his legs: 15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?
34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the
and forthwith came there out blood and water. gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him
35 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take
and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. him away.
36 For these things were done, that the scripture should 16 Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and
be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
37 And again another scripture saith, They shall look on 17 Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet
him whom they pierced. ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say
38 ¶ And after this Joseph of Arimathæa, being a unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father;
disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, and to my God, and your God.
besought Pilate that he might take away the body of 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she
Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things
took the body of Jesus. unto her.
39 And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first 19 ¶ Then the same day at evening, being the first day of
came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples
and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and
40 Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto
linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews you.
is to bury.
 JOHN / 85 /
20 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his 8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they
hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when were not far from land, but as it were two hundred
they saw the Lord. cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a
my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have
saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: now caught.
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of
them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained. great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all
24 ¶ But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, there were so many, yet was not the net broken.
was not with them when Jesus came. 12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of
25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that
seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see it was the Lord.
in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into 13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth
the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I them, and fish likewise.
will not believe. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself
26 ¶ And after eight days again his disciples were within, to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors 15 ¶ So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter,
being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He
unto you. saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.
27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of
it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord;
28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed
and my God. my sheep.
29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen 17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of
me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said
seen, and yet have believed. unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said
30 ¶ And many other signs truly did Jesus in the pres- unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest
ence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young,
is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou
might have life through his name. wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch
forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry
CHAPTER 21 thee whither thou wouldest not.

A FTER these things Jesus shewed himself again to

the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise
shewed he himself.
19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should
glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith
unto him, Follow me.
2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called 20 Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom
Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at
sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say 21 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall
unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and this man do?
entered into a ship immediately; and that night they 22 Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come,
caught nothing. what is that to thee? follow thou me.
4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on 23 Then went this saying abroad among the brethren,
the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto
5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I
meat? They answered him, No. come, what is that to thee?
6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side 24 This is the disciple which testifieth of these things,
of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony
now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of is true.
fishes. 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto did, the which, if they should be written every one, I
Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it suppose that even the world itself could not contain the
was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he books that should be written. Amen.
was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
 THE
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES.
CHAPTER 1 16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have

T HE former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of

all that Jesus began both to do and teach,
2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he
been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of
David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide
to them that took Jesus.
through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto 17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part
the apostles whom he had chosen: of this ministry.
3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his 18 Now this man purchased a field with the reward of
passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the
forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
kingdom of God: 19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem;
4 And, being assembled together with them, insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue,
commanded them that they should not depart from Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.
Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habita-
saith he, ye have heard of me. tion be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his
5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be bishoprick let another take.
baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. 21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out
of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again among us,
the kingdom to Israel? 22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained
times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
own power. 23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both 24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which
in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these
the uttermost part of the earth. two thou hast chosen,
9 And when he had spoken these things, while they 25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostle-
beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of ship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he
their sight. might go to his own place.
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon
went up, behold, two men stood by them in white Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apos-
apparel; tles.
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye
gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken CHAPTER 2
up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner
as ye have seen him go into heaven.
12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount
A ND when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they
were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a
called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where
journey. they were sitting.
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as
upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and
and Matthew, James the son of Alphæus, and Simon began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave
Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. them utterance.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout
supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of men, out of every nation under heaven.
Jesus, and with his brethren. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came
15 ¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of together, and were confounded, because that every man
the disciples, and said, (the number of names together heard them speak in his own language.
were about an hundred and twenty,) 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one
to another, Behold, are not all these which speak
Galilæans?
 ACTS / 87 /
8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of
wherein we were born? Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh
9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers did see corruption.
in Mesopotamia, and in Judæa, and Cappadocia, in 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are
Pontus, and Asia, witnesses.
10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted,
Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and and having received of the Father the promise of the
proselytes, Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see
11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our and hear.
tongues the wonderful works of God. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he
12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on
one to another, What meaneth this? my right hand,
13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
wine. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly,
14 ¶ But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have
voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.
that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and 37 ¶ Now when they heard this, they were pricked in
hearken to my words: their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
but the third hour of the day. 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the
will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons Holy Ghost.
and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children,
shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will God shall call.
pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall 40 And with many other words did he testify and
prophesy: exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward
19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs generation.
in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of 41 ¶ Then they that gladly received his word were
smoke: baptized: and the same day there were added unto them
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon about three thousand souls.
into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’
come: doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call in prayers.
on the name of the Lord shall be saved. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders
22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, and signs were done by the apostles.
a man approved of God among you by miracles and 44 And all that believed were together, and had all
wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst things common;
of you, as ye yourselves also know: 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted
23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and them to all men, as every man had need.
foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the
hands have crucified and slain: temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat
24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
of death: because it was not possible that he should be 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people.
holden of it. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should
25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the be saved.
Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand,
that I should not be moved: CHAPTER 3
26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was
glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither
N OW Peter and John went up together into the
temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was
wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple
28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that
shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. entered into the temple;
29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the
the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, temple asked an alms.
and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John,
30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God said, Look on us.
had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive
loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to something of them.
sit on his throne;
 / 88 / ACTS
6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such 26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus,
as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you
Nazareth rise up and walk. from his iniquities.
7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up:
and immediately his feet and ancle bones received CHAPTER 4
strength.
8 And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered
with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and
A ND as they spake unto the people, the priests, and
the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came
upon them,
praising God. 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and
9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God: preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.
10 And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold
the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
with wonder and amazement at that which had 4 Howbeit many of them which heard the word
happened unto him. believed; and the number of the men was about five
11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter thousand.
and John, all the people ran together unto them in the 5 ¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers,
porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering. and elders, and scribes,
12 ¶ And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the 6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John,
people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of
look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
or holiness we had made this man to walk? 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked,
13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them,
ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to
14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
a murderer to be granted unto you; 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of
15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,
from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead,
16 And his name through faith in his name hath made even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you
which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness builders, which is become the head of the corner.
in the presence of you all. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is
17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye none other name under heaven given among men,
did it, as did also your rulers. whereby we must be saved.
18 But those things, which God before had shewed by 13 ¶ Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John,
the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant
he hath so fulfilled. men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them,
19 ¶ Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your that they had been with Jesus.
sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing 14 And beholding the man which was healed standing
shall come from the presence of the Lord; with them, they could say nothing against it.
20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out
preached unto you: of the council, they conferred among themselves,
21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that
restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is
mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we
22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall cannot deny it.
the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, 17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us
like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no
he shall say unto you. man in this name.
23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will 18 And they called them, and commanded them not to
not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.
the people. 19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them,
24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto
follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise fore- you more than unto God, judge ye.
told of these days. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have
25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the seen and heard.
covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let
Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the them go, finding nothing how they might punish them,
earth be blessed. because of the people: for all men glorified God for that
which was done.
 ACTS / 89 /
22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it
miracle of healing was shewed. was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou
23 ¶ And being let go, they went to their own company, conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied
and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto men, but unto God.
unto them. 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave
24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard
to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, these things.
which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all 6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried
that in them is: him out, and buried him.
25 Who by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, 7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when
Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
things? 8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold
26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers were the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
gathered together against the Lord, and against his 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed
Christ. together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet
27 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom of them which have buried thy husband are at the door,
thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with and shall carry thee out.
the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered 10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and
together, yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and
28 For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel deter- found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by
mined before to be done. her husband.
29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant 11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as
unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak many as heard these things.
thy word, 12 ¶ And by the hands of the apostles were many signs
30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were
and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
Jesus. 13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them:
31 ¶ And when they had prayed, the place was shaken but the people magnified them.
where they were assembled together; and they were all 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord,
filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of multitudes both of men and women.)
God with boldness. 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the
heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow
ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but some of them.
they had all things common. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round
33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them
resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were
them all. healed every one.
34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as 17 ¶ Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were
many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were
and brought the prices of the things that were sold, filled with indignation,
35 And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distri- 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in
bution was made unto every man according as he had the common prison.
need. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison
36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barn- doors, and brought them forth, and said,
abas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consola- 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all
tion,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, the words of this life.
37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid 21 And when they heard that, they entered into the
it at the apostles’ feet. temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high
priest came, and they that were with him, and called the
CHAPTER 5 council together, and all the senate of the children of

B UT a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira

his wife, sold a possession,
2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being
Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
22 But when the officers came, and found them not in
the prison, they returned, and told,
privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the 23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety,
apostles’ feet. and the keepers standing without before the doors: but
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine when we had opened, we found no man within.
heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of 24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the
the price of the land? temple and the chief priests heard these things, they
doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
 / 90 / ACTS
25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the 3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven
men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and
and teaching the people. wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought 4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to
them without violence: for they feared the people, lest the ministry of the word.
they should have been stoned. 5 ¶ And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and
27 And when they had brought them, they set them they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy
before the council: and the high priest asked them, Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of
should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have Antioch:
filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring 6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had
this man’s blood upon us. prayed, they laid their hands on them.
29 ¶ Then Peter and the other apostles answered and 7 And the word of God increased; and the number of
said, We ought to obey God rather than men. the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
and hanged on a tree. 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a wonders and miracles among the people.
Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, 9 ¶ Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is
and forgiveness of sins. called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians,
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia,
also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that disputing with Stephen.
obey him. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the
33 ¶ When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, spirit by which he spake.
and took counsel to slay them. 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard
34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and
named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation against God.
among all the people, and commanded to put the apos- 12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and
tles forth a little space; the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and
35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to brought him to the council,
yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. 13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man
36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this
himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, holy place, and the law:
about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; 14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth
and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs
brought to nought. which Moses delivered us.
37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of 15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on
the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were
dispersed. CHAPTER 7
38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men,
and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of
men, it will come to nought:
T HEN said the high priest, Are these things so?
2 And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken;
The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham,
39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in
ye be found even to fight against God. Charran,
40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called 3 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and
the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall
they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them shew thee.
go. 4 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldæans, and
41 ¶ And they departed from the presence of the dwelt in Charran: and from thence, when his father was
council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to dead, he removed him into this land, wherein ye now
suffer shame for his name. dwell.
42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they 5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so
ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he
would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed
CHAPTER 6 after him, when as yet he had no child.

A ND in those days, when the number of the disci-

ples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of
the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows
6 And God spake on this wise, That his seed should
sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring
them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred
were neglected in the daily ministration. years.
2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples 7 And the nation to whom they shall be in bondage will
unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave I judge, said God: and after that shall they come forth,
the word of God, and serve tables. and serve me in this place.
 ACTS / 91 /
8 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so 31 When Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as
Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth he drew near to behold it, the voice of the Lord came
day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve unto him,
patriarchs. 32 Saying, I am the God of thy fathers, the God of
9 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
Egypt: but God was with him, Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold.
10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave 33 Then said the Lord to him, Put off thy shoes from thy
him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground.
Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his 34 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people
house. which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and
11 Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will
and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found send thee into Egypt.
no sustenance. 35 This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made
12 But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a
he sent out our fathers first. ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which
13 And at the second time Joseph was made known to appeared to him in the bush.
his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known 36 He brought them out, after that he had shewed
unto Pharaoh. wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red
14 Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. 37 ¶ This is that Moses, which said unto the children of
15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto
fathers, you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.
16 And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the 38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness
sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina,
the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to
17 But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which give unto us:
God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multi- 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him
plied in Egypt, from them, and in their hearts turned back again into
18 Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. Egypt,
19 The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil 40 Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for
entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of
children, to the end they might not live. Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.
20 In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding 41 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacri-
fair, and nourished up in his father’s house three fice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own
months: hands.
21 And when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s daughter took 42 Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the
him up, and nourished him for her own son. host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the
22 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me
Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in
23 And when he was full forty years old, it came into his the wilderness?
heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel. 43 Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the
24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to
him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote worship them: and I will carry you away beyond
the Egyptian: Babylon.
25 For he supposed his brethren would have understood 44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the
how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses,
understood not. that he should make it according to the fashion that he
26 And the next day he shewed himself unto them as had seen.
they strove, and would have set them at one again, 45 Which also our fathers that came after brought in
saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom
another? God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the
27 But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, days of David;
saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? 46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a
28 Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian tabernacle for the God of Jacob.
yesterday? 47 But Solomon built him an house.
29 Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in 48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples
the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. made with hands; as saith the prophet,
30 And when forty years were expired, there appeared to 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what
him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the
Lord in a flame of fire in a bush. place of my rest?
50 Hath not my hand made all these things?
 / 92 / ACTS
51 ¶ Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, 13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was
ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered,
so do ye. beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers perse- 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem
cuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they
the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now sent unto them Peter and John:
the betrayers and murderers: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them,
53 Who have received the law by the disposition of that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
angels, and have not kept it. 16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only
54 ¶ When they heard these things, they were cut to the they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they
55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up sted- received the Holy Ghost.
fastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the
standing on the right hand of God, apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered
56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the them money,
Son of man standing on the right hand of God. 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever
57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, 20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee,
58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be
witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, purchased with money.
whose name was Saul. 21 Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy
59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and heart is not right in the sight of God.
saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 22 Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray
60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be
Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had forgiven thee.
said this, he fell asleep. 23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness,
and in the bond of iniquity.
CHAPTER 8 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord

A ND Saul was consenting unto his death. And at

that time there was a great persecution against the
church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scat-
for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken
come upon me.
25 And they, when they had testified and preached the
tered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached
Samaria, except the apostles. the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying,
made great lamentation over him. Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth
3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.
into every house, and haling men and women 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of
committed them to prison. Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace
4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her
where preaching the word. treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias
preached Christ unto them. the prophet.
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join
things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the mira- thyself to this chariot.
cles which he did. 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read
7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what
of many that were possessed with them: and many taken thou readest?
with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should
8 And there was great joy in that city. guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up
9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which and sit with him.
beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched 32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He
the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb
great one: dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:
10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and
greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken
11 And to him they had regard, because that of long from the earth.
time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray
12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or
concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus of some other man?
Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the
same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.
 ACTS / 93 /
36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the
certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul,
what doth hinder me to be baptized? the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way
37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive
thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had
38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose,
they went down both into the water, both Philip and the and was baptized.
eunuch; and he baptized him. 19 And when he had received meat, he was strength-
39 And when they were come up out of the water, the ened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples
Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch which were at Damascus.
saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing. 20 And straightway he preached Christ in the syna-
40 But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through gogues, that he is the Son of God.
he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cæsarea. 21 But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not
this he that destroyed them which called on this name
CHAPTER 9 in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he

A ND Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and

slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went
unto the high priest,
might bring them bound unto the chief priests?
22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and
confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving
2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the syna- that this is very Christ.
gogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they 23 ¶ And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews
were men or women, he might bring them bound unto took counsel to kill him:
Jerusalem. 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they
3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and watched the gates day and night to kill him.
suddenly there shined round about him a light from 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him
heaven: down by the wall in a basket.
4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto 26 And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to
him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of
5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I him, and believed not that he was a disciple.
am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apos-
kick against the pricks. tles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord
6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he
thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou 28 And he was with them coming in and going out at
must do. Jerusalem.
7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speech- 29 And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus,
less, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about
8 And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were to slay him.
opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, 30 Which when the brethren knew, they brought him
and brought him into Damascus. down to Cæsarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.
9 And he was three days without sight, and neither did 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judæa and
eat nor drink. Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in
10 ¶ And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy
named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ghost, were multiplied.
Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 32 ¶ And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all
11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at
street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house Lydda.
of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he 33 And there he found a certain man named Æneas,
prayeth, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the
12 And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias palsy.
coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might 34 And Peter said unto him, Æneas, Jesus Christ maketh
receive his sight. thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose
13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many immediately.
of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at 35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and
Jerusalem: turned to the Lord.
14 And here he hath authority from the chief priests to 36 ¶ Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named
bind all that call on thy name. Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this
15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she
chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the did.
Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick,
16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in
for my name’s sake. an upper chamber.
 / 94 / ACTS
38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the 16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up
disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto again into heaven.
him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision
come to them. which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s
come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all house, and stood before the gate,
the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was
coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
with them. 19 ¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said
40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with
And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
sat up. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent
41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he
when he had called the saints and widows, presented her whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
alive. 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man,
42 And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many and one that feareth God, and of good report among all
believed in the Lord. the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy
43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words
Joppa with one Simon a tanner. of thee.
23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the
CHAPTER 10 morrow Peter went away with them, and certain

T
band,
HERE was a certain man in Cæsarea called
Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian
brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the morrow after they entered into Cæsarea.
And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his his kinsmen and near friends.
house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and
to God alway. fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also
the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying am a man.
unto him, Cornelius. 27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found
4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, many that were come together.
What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an
thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company,
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath
whose surname is Peter: shewed me that I should not call any man common or
6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is unclean.
by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to 29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as
do. soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye
7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was have sent for me?
departed, he called two of his household servants, and a 30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until
devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house,
8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
he sent them to Joppa. 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine
9 ¶ On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the 32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon,
housetop to pray about the sixth hour: whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh,
but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, shall speak unto thee.
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel 33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast
descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all
the four corners, and let down to the earth: here present before God, to hear all things that are
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the commanded thee of God.
earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of 34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I
the air. perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh
eat. righteousness, is accepted with him.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel,
any thing that is common or unclean. preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published
What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. throughout all Judæa, and began from Galilee, after the
baptism which John preached;
 ACTS / 95 /
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy 12 And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing
Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me,
healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was and we entered into the man’s house:
with him. 13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to
in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
slew and hanged on a tree: 14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him house shall be saved.
openly; 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them,
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen as on us at the beginning.
before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with 16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that
him after he rose from the dead. he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, baptized with the Holy Ghost.
and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to 17 Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he
be the Judge of quick and dead. did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his was I, that I could withstand God?
name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remis- 18 When they heard these things, they held their peace,
sion of sins. and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the
44 ¶ While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
fell on all them which heard the word. 19 ¶ Now they which were scattered abroad upon the
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as
astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word
the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy to none but unto the Jews only.
Ghost. 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene,
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the
magnify God. Then answered Peter, Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great
baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as number believed, and turned unto the Lord.
we? 22 ¶ Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth
of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God,
CHAPTER 11 was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of

A ND the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa

heard that the Gentiles had also received the word
of God.
heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
24 For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost
and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.
2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that 25 Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:
were of the circumcision contended with him, 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto
3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they
didst eat with them. assembled themselves with the church, and taught much
4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, people. And the disciples were called Christians first in
and expounded it by order unto them, saying, Antioch.
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw 27 ¶ And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem
a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great unto Antioch.
sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it 28 And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and
came even to me: signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth
6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days
considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and of Claudius Cæsar.
wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. 29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability,
7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt
and eat. in Judæa:
8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or 30 Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the
unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. hands of Barnabas and Saul.
9 But the voice answered me again from heaven, What
God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. CHAPTER 12
10 And this was done three times: and all were drawn
up again into heaven. N OW about that time Herod the king stretched
forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
11 And, behold, immediately there were three men 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the
already come unto the house where I was, sent from sword.
Cæsarea unto me. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded
further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleav-
ened bread.)
 / 96 / ACTS
4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in 23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him,
prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of
to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to worms, and gave up the ghost.
the people. 24 ¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied.
5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was 25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem,
made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with
6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the them John, whose surname was Mark.
same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers,
bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door CHAPTER 13
kept the prison.
7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him,
and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on
N OW there were in the church that was at Antioch
certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and
Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and
the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the
And his chains fell off from his hands. tetrarch, and Saul.
8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on 2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy
thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work
thy garment about thee, and follow me. whereunto I have called them.
9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that 3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their
it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he hands on them, they sent them away.
saw a vision. 4 ¶ So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost,
10 When they were past the first and the second ward, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to
they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; Cyprus.
which opened to them of his own accord: and they went 5 And when they were at Salamis, they preached the
out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they
angel departed from him. had also John to their minister.
11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I 6 And when they had gone through the isle unto
know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a
hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus:
the expectation of the people of the Jews. 7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius
12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and
the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.
was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by inter-
13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a pretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the
damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. deputy from the faith.
14 And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the 9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the
gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,
before the gate. 10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou
15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt
constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?
is his angel. 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee,
16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.
opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a dark-
17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold ness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the
their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had hand.
brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done,
these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.
departed, and went into another place. 13 Now when Paul and his company loosed from
18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John
among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him 14 ¶ But when they departed from Perga, they came to
not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the
they should be put to death. And he went down from sabbath day, and sat down.
Judæa to Cæsarea, and there abode. 15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the
20 ¶ And Herod was highly displeased with them of rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men
Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the
and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their people, say on.
friend, desired peace; because their country was nour- 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand
ished by the king’s country. said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers,
sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in
22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he
a god, and not of a man. them out of it.
 ACTS / 97 /
18 And about the time of forty years suffered he their 41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I
manners in the wilderness. work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no
19 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot. 42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue,
20 And after that he gave unto them judges about the the Gentiles besought that these words might be
space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the preached to them the next sabbath.
prophet. 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of
21 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and
unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to
Benjamin, by the space of forty years. continue in the grace of God.
22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto 44 ¶ And the next sabbath day came almost the whole
them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testi- city together to hear the word of God.
mony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were
man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. filled with envy, and spake against those things which
23 Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: 46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was
24 When John had first preached before his coming the necessary that the word of God should first have been
baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge
25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the
ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one Gentiles.
after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have
loose. set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest
26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad,
word of this salvation sent. and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were
27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, ordained to eternal life believed.
because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the 49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout
prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have all the region.
fulfilled them in condemning him. 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable
28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet women, and the chief men of the city, and raised perse-
desired they Pilate that he should be slain. cution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them
29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of out of their coasts.
him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in 51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them,
a sepulchre. and came unto Iconium.
30 But God raised him from the dead: 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the
31 And he was seen many days of them which came up Holy Ghost.
with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his
witnesses unto the people. CHAPTER 14
32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the
promise which was made unto the fathers,
33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in
A ND it came to pass in Iconium, that they went
both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and
so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and
that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in also of the Greeks believed.
the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and
begotten thee. made their minds evil affected against the brethren.
34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the 3 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the
dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace,
this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. and granted signs and wonders to be done by their
35 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt hands.
not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 4 But the multitude of the city was divided: and part
36 For David, after he had served his own generation by held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his 5 And when there was an assault made both of the
fathers, and saw corruption: Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use
37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. them despitefully, and to stone them,
38 ¶ Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, 6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe,
that through this man is preached unto you the forgive- cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round
ness of sins: about:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all 7 And there they preached the gospel.
things, from which ye could not be justified by the law 8 ¶ And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in
of Moses. his feet, being a cripple from his mother’s womb, who
40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is never had walked:
spoken of in the prophets; 9 The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly beholding
him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed,
 / 98 / ACTS
10 Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small
he leaped and walked. dissension and disputation with them, they determined
11 And when the people saw what Paul had done, they that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them,
lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia,should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders
The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. about this question.
12 And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, 3 And being brought on their way by the church, they
Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the
13 Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city,
conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy
brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would unto all the brethren.
have done sacrifice with the people. 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were
14 Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard received of the church, and of the apostles and elders,
of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people,and they declared all things that God had done with
crying out, them.
15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees
men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise
ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.
which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all 6 ¶ And the apostles and elders came together for to
things that are therein: consider of this matter.
16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose
their own ways. up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know
17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in how that a good while ago God made choice among us,
that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of
fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and glad- the gospel, and believe.
ness. 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them
18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did
people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. unto us;
19 ¶ And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying
and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having their hearts by faith.
stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon
been dead. the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor
20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he we were able to bear?
rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he 11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord
departed with Barnabas to Derbe. Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, 12 ¶ Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audi-
and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and ence to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and
to Iconium, and Antioch, wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.
22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting 13 ¶ And after they had held their peace, James
them to continue in the faith, and that we must through answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:
much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. 14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit
23 And when they had ordained them elders in every the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended 15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is
them to the Lord, on whom they believed. written,
24 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they 16 After this I will return, and will build again the taber-
came to Pamphylia. nacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build
25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
went down into Attalia: 17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord,
26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,
been recommended to the grace of God for the work saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
which they fulfilled. 18 Known unto God are all his works from the begin-
27 And when they were come, and had gathered the ning of the world.
church together, they rehearsed all that God had done 19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them,
with them, and how he had opened the door of faith which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
unto the Gentiles. 20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from
28 And there they abode long time with the disciples. pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from
things strangled, and from blood.
CHAPTER 15 21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that

A ND certain men which came down from Judæa preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath
taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circum- day.
cised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
 ACTS / 99 /
22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the CHAPTER 16
whole church, to send chosen men of their own
company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely,
Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among
T HEN came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a
certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the
son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and
the brethren: believed; but his father was a Greek:
23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were
apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the at Lystra and Iconium.
brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria 3 Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took
and Cilicia: and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in
24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a
out from us have troubled you with words, subverting Greek.
your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the 4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered
law: to whom we gave no such commandment: them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the
25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved 5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and
Barnabas and Paul, increased in number daily.
26 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of 6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the
our Lord Jesus Christ. region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost
27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also to preach the word in Asia,
tell you the same things by mouth. 7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary 8 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.
things; 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There
29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying,
blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we
ye well. endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering
30 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto
and when they had gathered the multitude together, them.
they delivered the epistle: 11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a
31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to
consolation. Neapolis;
32 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, 12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city
exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in
them. that city abiding certain days.
33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let 13 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river
go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat
34 Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still. down, and spake unto the women which resorted
35 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, thither.
teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many 14 ¶ And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of
others also. purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God,
36 ¶ And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she
us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they 15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she
do. besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful
37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And
whose surname was Mark. she constrained us.
38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, 16 ¶ And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain
who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us,
with them to the work. which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:
39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that 17 The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying,
they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barn- These men are the servants of the most high God, which
abas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; shew unto us the way of salvation.
40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recom- 18 And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved,
mended by the brethren unto the grace of God. turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the
41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came
the churches. out the same hour.
19 ¶ And when her masters saw that the hope of their
gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew
them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
20 And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These
men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city,
 / 100 / ACTS
21 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have
receive, neither to observe, being Romans. suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this
22 And the multitude rose up together against them: Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and 4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul
commanded to beat them. and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude,
23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, and of the chief women not a few.
they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep 5 ¶ But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy,
them safely: took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort,
24 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into and gathered a company, and set all the city on an
the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to
25 ¶ And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang bring them out to the people.
praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 6 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and
26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These
the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immedi- that have turned the world upside down are come hither
ately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands also;
were loosed. 7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary
27 And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his to the decrees of Cæsar, saying that there is another
sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his king, one Jesus.
sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that 8 And they troubled the people and the rulers of the
the prisoners had been fled. city, when they heard these things.
28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself 9 And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the
no harm: for we are all here. other, they let them go.
29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came 10 ¶ And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and
trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into
30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do the synagogue of the Jews.
to be saved? 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and that they received the word with all readiness of mind,
thou shalt be saved, and thy house. and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things
32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and were so.
to all that were in his house. 12 Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable
33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge
straightway. that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea,
34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with 14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to
all his house. go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode
35 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the there still.
serjeants, saying, Let those men go. 15 And they that conducted Paul brought him unto
36 And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and
The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they
depart, and go in peace. departed.
37 But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly 16 ¶ Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his
uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly
prison; and now do they thrust us out privily? nay given to idolatry.
verily; but let them come themselves and fetch us out. 17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the
38 And the serjeants told these words unto the magis- Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market
trates: and they feared, when they heard that they were daily with them that met with him.
Romans. 18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of
39 And they came and besought them, and brought the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will
them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter
40 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them
house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, Jesus, and the resurrection.
they comforted them, and departed. 19 And they took him, and brought him unto
Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new
CHAPTER 17 doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?

N OW when they had passed through Amphipolis

and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where
was a synagogue of the Jews:
20 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears:
we would know therefore what these things mean.
21 (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there
2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to
three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scrip- hear some new thing.)
tures,
 ACTS / 101 /
22 ¶ Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, 8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue,
Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the
superstitious. Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.
23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I 9 Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision,
found an altar with this inscription, TO THE Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly 10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to
worship, him declare I unto you. hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
24 God that made the world and all things therein, 11 And he continued there a year and six months,
seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not teaching the word of God among them.
in temples made with hands; 12 ¶ And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the
25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul,
he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and and brought him to the judgment seat,
breath, and all things; 13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God
26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to contrary to the law.
dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined 14 And when Paul was now about to open his mouth,
the times before appointed, and the bounds of their Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or
habitation; wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should
27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might bear with you:
feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from 15 But if it be a question of words and names, and of
every one of us: your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such
28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as matters.
certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also 16 And he drave them from the judgment seat.
his offspring. 17 Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of
29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat.
ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or And Gallio cared for none of those things.
silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. 18 ¶ And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while,
30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed
now commandeth all men every where to repent: thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila;
31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he 19 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he
hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with
men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. the Jews.
32 ¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the 20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with
dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee them, he consented not;
again of this matter. 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means
33 So Paul departed from among them. keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will
34 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from
among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a Ephesus.
woman named Damaris, and others with them. 22 And when he had landed at Cæsarea, and gone up,
and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.
CHAPTER 18 23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed,

A FTER these things Paul departed from Athens, and

came to Corinth;
2 And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in
and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in
order, strengthening all the disciples.
24 ¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexan-
Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; dria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures,
(because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to came to Ephesus.
depart from Rome:) and came unto them. 25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and
3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently
them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of
tentmakers. John.
4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and 26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue:
persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took
5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of
Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified God more perfectly.
to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. 27 And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the
6 And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him:
he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood who, when he was come, helped them much which had
be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I believed through grace:
will go unto the Gentiles. 28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that
7 ¶ And he departed thence, and entered into a certain publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was
man’s house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, Christ.
whose house joined hard to the synagogue.
 / 102 / ACTS
CHAPTER 19 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about

A ND it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at

Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper
coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
that way.
24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith,
which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost gain unto the craftsmen;
since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not 25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like
so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye have our wealth.
baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism. 26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus,
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded
of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should and turned away much people, saying that they be no
believe on him which should come after him, that is, on gods, which are made with hands:
Christ Jesus. 27 So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess
of the Lord Jesus. Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, 28 And when they heard these sayings, they were full of
and prophesied. wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the
7 And all the men were about twelve. Ephesians.
8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for 29 And the whole city was filled with confusion: and
the space of three months, disputing and persuading the having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Mace-
things concerning the kingdom of God. donia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but accord into the theatre.
spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed 30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the
from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily people, the disciples suffered him not.
in the school of one Tyrannus. 31 And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not
all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord adventure himself into the theatre.
Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. 32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another:
11 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew
Paul: not wherefore they were come together.
12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick 33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the
handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned
them, and the evil spirits went out of them. with the hand, and would have made his defence unto
13 ¶ Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took the people.
upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the 34 But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one
name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is
whom Paul preacheth. Diana of the Ephesians.
14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and 35 And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he
chief of the priests, which did so. said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that
15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a
and Paul I know; but who are ye? worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image
16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on which fell down from Jupiter?
them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, 36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken
so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
17 And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also 37 For ye have brought hither these men, which are
dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your
name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. goddess.
18 And many that believed came, and confessed, and 38 Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are
shewed their deeds. with him, have a matter against any man, the law is
19 Many of them also which used curious arts brought open, and there are deputies: let them implead one
their books together, and burned them before all men: another.
and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty 39 But if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters,
thousand pieces of silver. it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.
20 So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. 40 For we are in danger to be called in question for this
21 ¶ After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give
spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and an account of this concourse.
Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been 41 And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the
there, I must also see Rome. assembly.
22 So he sent into Macedonia two of them that minis-
tered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself
stayed in Asia for a season.
 ACTS / 103 /
CHAPTER 20 22 And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto

A ND after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto

him the disciples, and embraced them, and
departed for to go into Macedonia.
Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me
there:
23 Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city,
2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 24 But none of these things move me, neither count I
3 And there abode three months. And when the Jews my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my
laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received
purposed to return through Macedonia. of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of
4 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of God.
Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and 25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I
Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my
Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus. face no more.
5 These going before tarried for us at Troas. 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am
6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of pure from the blood of all men.
unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the
days; where we abode seven days. counsel of God.
7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples 28 ¶ Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the
came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you
ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath
speech until midnight. purchased with his own blood.
8 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall
where they were gathered together. grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the
9 And there sat in a window a certain young man flock.
named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as 30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking
Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of
10 And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day
him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him. with tears.
11 When he therefore was come up again, and had 32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to
broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and
till break of day, so he departed. to give you an inheritance among all them which are
12 And they brought the young man alive, and were not sanctified.
a little comforted. 33 I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
13 ¶ And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, 34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have minis-
there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, tered unto my necessities, and to them that were with
minding himself to go afoot. me.
14 And when he met with us at Assos, we took him in, 35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring
and came to Mitylene. ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the
15 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed
against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, to give than to receive.
and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to 36 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down,
Miletus. and prayed with them all.
16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because 37 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and
he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it kissed him,
were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of 38 Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake,
Pentecost. that they should see his face no more. And they accom-
17 ¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called panied him unto the ship.
the elders of the church.
18 And when they were come to him, he said unto CHAPTER 21
them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia,
after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,
19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with
A ND it came to pass, that after we were gotten from
them, and had launched, we came with a straight
course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes,
many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the and from thence unto Patara:
lying in wait of the Jews: 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went
20 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto aboard, and set forth.
you, but have shewed you, and have taught you 3 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the
publickly, and from house to house, left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for
21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, there the ship was to unlade her burden.
repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus 4 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days:
Christ. who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not
go up to Jerusalem.
 / 104 / ACTS
5 And when we had accomplished those days, we 25 As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have
departed and went our way; and they all brought us on written and concluded that they observe no such thing,
our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the save only that they keep themselves from things offered
city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from
6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we fornication.
took ship; and they returned home again. 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying
7 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the
came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an
with them one day. offering should be offered for every one of them.
8 And the next day we that were of Paul’s company 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the
departed, and came unto Cæsarea: and we entered into Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the
the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,
seven; and abode with him. 28 Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that
9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which teacheth all men every where against the people, and the
did prophesy. law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into
10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.
from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus. 29 (For they had seen before with him in the city
11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul
and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith had brought into the temple.)
the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the 30 And all the city was moved, and the people ran
man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the
the hands of the Gentiles. temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
12 And when we heard these things, both we, and they 31 And as they went about to kill him, tidings came
of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was
13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to in an uproar.
break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, 32 Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and
but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief
Jesus. captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, 33 Then the chief captain came near, and took him, and
saying, The will of the Lord be done. commanded him to be bound with two chains; and
15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
went up to Jerusalem. 34 And some cried one thing, some another, among the
16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of multitude: and when he could not know the certainty
Cæsarea, and brought with them one Mnason of for the tumult, he commanded him to be carried into
Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. the castle.
17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren 35 And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he
received us gladly. was borne of the soldiers for the violence of the people.
18 And the day following Paul went in with us unto 36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying,
James; and all the elders were present. Away with him.
19 And when he had saluted them, he declared particu- 37 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto
larly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said,
by his ministry. Canst thou speak Greek?
20 And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and 38 Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these days
said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thou- madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness
sands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all four thousand men that were murderers?
zealous of the law: 39 But Paul said, I am a man which am a Jew of Tarsus,
21 And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city: and, I beseech
the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, thee, suffer me to speak unto the people.
saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, 40 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on
neither to walk after the customs. the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people.
22 What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto
together: for they will hear that thou art come. them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
23 Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have four
men which have a vow on them; CHAPTER 22
24 Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at
charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and
all may know that those things, whereof they were
M EN, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence
which I make now unto you.
2 (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew
informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he
thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law. saith,)
 ACTS / 105 /
3 I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a 24 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into
city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of the castle, and bade that he should be examined by
Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so
the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye against him.
all are this day. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto
4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to
delivering into prisons both men and women. scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?
5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all 26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the
the estate of the elders: from whom also I received chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this
letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to man is a Roman.
bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for 27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell
to be punished. me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea.
6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and 28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum
was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free
there shone from heaven a great light round about me. born.
7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying 29 Then straightway they departed from him which
unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? should have examined him: and the chief captain also
8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and
unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou perse- because he had bound him.
cutest. 30 On the morrow, because he would have known the
9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he
were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief
spake to me. priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul
10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said down, and set him before them.
unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall
be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to CHAPTER 23
do.
11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light,
being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came
A ND Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said,
Men and brethren, I have lived in all good
conscience before God until this day.
into Damascus. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that
12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou
13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law,
Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
upon him. 4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God’s high
14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen priest?
thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just 5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the
One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of
15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what the ruler of thy people.
thou hast seen and heard. 6 But when Paul perceived that the one part were
16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the
and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a
17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am
Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a called in question.
trance; 7 And when he had so said, there arose a dissension
18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the
thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive multitude was divided.
thy testimony concerning me. 8 For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection,
19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.
beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: 9 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were
20 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find
I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath
and kept the raiment of them that slew him. spoken to him, let us not fight against God.
21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far 10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief
hence unto the Gentiles. captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in
22 And they gave him audience unto this word, and pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down,
then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a and to take him by force from among them, and to bring
fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. him into the castle.
23 And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and 11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and
threw dust into the air, said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of
me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at
Rome.
 / 106 / ACTS
12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded 32 On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with
together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying him, and returned to the castle:
that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed 33 Who, when they came to Cæsarea, and delivered the
Paul. epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him.
13 And they were more than forty which had made this 34 And when the governor had read the letter, he asked
conspiracy. of what province he was. And when he understood that
14 And they came to the chief priests and elders, and he was of Cilicia;
said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that 35 I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also
we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s
15 Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief judgment hall.
captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as
though ye would inquire something more perfectly CHAPTER 24
concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready
to kill him.
16 And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in
A ND after five days Ananias the high priest
descended with the elders, and with a certain
orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor
wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. against Paul.
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and 2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to
said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great
hath a certain thing to tell him. quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this
18 So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, nation by thy providence,
and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and 3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix,
prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath with all thankfulness.
something to say unto thee. 4 Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto
19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy
went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is clemency a few words.
that thou hast to tell me? 5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a
20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the
thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:
council, as though they would inquire somewhat of him 6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple:
more perfectly. whom we took, and would have judged according to our
21 But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait law.
for him of them more than forty men, which have 7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with
bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither great violence took him away out of our hands,
eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they 8 Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by
ready, looking for a promise from thee. examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all
22 So the chief captain then let the young man depart, these things, whereof we accuse him.
and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast 9 And the Jews also assented, saying that these things
shewed these things to me. were so.
23 And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make 10 Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto
ready two hundred soldiers to go to Cæsarea, and him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou
horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do
hundred, at the third hour of the night; the more cheerfully answer for myself:
24 And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, 11 Because that thou mayest understand, that there are
and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to
25 And he wrote a letter after this manner: worship.
26 Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor 12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing
Felix sendeth greeting. with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in
27 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have the synagogues, nor in the city:
been killed of them: then came I with an army, and 13 Neither can they prove the things whereof they now
rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. accuse me.
28 And when I would have known the cause wherefore 14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which
they accused him, I brought him forth into their they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers,
council: believing all things which are written in the law and in
29 Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their the prophets:
law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of 15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves
death or of bonds. also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead,
30 And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait both of the just and unjust.
for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave 16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a
commandment to his accusers also to say before thee conscience void of offence toward God, and toward
what they had against him. Farewell. men.
31 Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them, took 17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my
Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris. nation, and offerings.
 ACTS / 107 /
18 Whereupon certain Jews from Asia found me puri- 11 For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing
fied in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none
tumult. of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may
19 Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Cæsar.
if they had ought against me. 12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council,
20 Or else let these same here say, if they have found any answered, Hast thou appealed unto Cæsar? unto Cæsar
evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, shalt thou go.
21 Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice
among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I came unto Cæsarea to salute Festus.
am called in question by you this day. 14 And when they had been there many days, Festus
22 And when Felix heard these things, having more declared Paul’s cause unto the king, saying, There is a
perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and certain man left in bonds by Felix:
said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I 15 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief
will know the uttermost of your matter. priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring
23 And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to to have judgment against him.
let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of 16 To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the
his acquaintance to minister or come unto him. Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which
24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife is accused have the accusers face to face, and have
Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid
him concerning the faith in Christ. against him.
25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, 17 Therefore, when they were come hither, without any
and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and
Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient commanded the man to be brought forth.
season, I will call for thee. 18 Against whom when the accusers stood up, they
26 He hoped also that money should have been given brought none accusation of such things as I supposed:
him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent 19 But had certain questions against him of their own
for him the oftener, and communed with him. superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom
27 But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ Paul affirmed to be alive.
room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left 20 And because I doubted of such manner of questions,
Paul bound. I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and
there be judged of these matters.
CHAPTER 25 21 But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the

N OW when Festus was come into the province,

after three days he ascended from Cæsarea to
Jerusalem.
hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I
might send him to Cæsar.
22 Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the
2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
informed him against Paul, and besought him, 23 And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and
3 And desired favour against him, that he would send Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the
for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal
4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was
Cæsarea, and that he himself would depart shortly brought forth.
thither. 24 And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which
5 Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom
go down with me, and accuse this man, if there be any all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at
wickedness in him. Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live
6 And when he had tarried among them more than ten any longer.
days, he went down unto Cæsarea; and the next day 25 But when I found that he had committed nothing
sitting on the judgment seat commanded Paul to be worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to
brought. Augustus, I have determined to send him.
7 And when he was come, the Jews which came down 26 Of whom I have no certain thing to write unto my
from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and lord. Wherefore I have brought him forth before you,
grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after
prove. examination had, I might have somewhat to write.
8 While he answered for himself, Neither against the law 27 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner,
of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him.
Cæsar, have I offended any thing at all.
9 But Festus, willing to do the Jews a pleasure, answered CHAPTER 26
Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and there
be judged of these things before me? T
HEN Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to
speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the
10 Then said Paul, I stand at Cæsar’s judgment seat, hand, and answered for himself:
where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no
wrong, as thou very well knowest.
 / 108 / ACTS
2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall 23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the
answer for myself this day before thee touching all the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew
things whereof I am accused of the Jews: light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
3 Especially because I know thee to be expert in all 24 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a
customs and questions which are among the Jews: loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning
wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. doth make thee mad.
4 My manner of life from my youth, which was at the 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but
first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
Jews; 26 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom
5 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these
testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done
lived a Pharisee. in a corner.
6 And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know
promise made of God unto our fathers: that thou believest.
7 Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou
serving God day and night, hope to come. For which persuadest me to be a Christian.
hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou,
8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and
that God should raise the dead? altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many 30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and
things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the 31 And when they were gone aside, they talked between
saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of
from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, death or of bonds.
I gave my voice against them. 32 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have
11 And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar.
compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly
mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange CHAPTER 27
cities.
12 Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority
and commission from the chief priests,
A ND when it was determined that we should sail
into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other
prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of
13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from Augustus’ band.
heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we
about me and them which journeyed with me. launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one
14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with
voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew us.
tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard 3 And the next day we touched at Sidon. And Julius
for thee to kick against the pricks. courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go
15 And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am unto his friends to refresh himself.
Jesus whom thou persecutest. 4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed
16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and 5 And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and
a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 6 And there the centurion found a ship of Alexandria
17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the sailing into Italy; and he put us therein.
Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce
18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering
to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance 8 And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is
among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of
19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient Lasea.
unto the heavenly vision: 9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing
20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at was now dangerous, because the fast was now already
Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and past, Paul admonished them,
then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to 10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage
God, and do works meet for repentance. will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the
21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, lading and ship, but also of our lives.
and went about to kill me. 11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and
22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue the owner of the ship, more than those things which
unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying were spoken by Paul.
none other things than those which the prophets and
Moses did say should come:
 ACTS / 109 /
12 And because the haven was not commodious to 34 Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is
winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the
by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to head of any of you.
winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the 35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and
south west and north west. gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when
13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that he had broken it, he began to eat.
they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they 36 Then were they all of good cheer, and they also took
sailed close by Crete. some meat.
14 But not long after there arose against it a tempes- 37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred three-
tuous wind, called Euroclydon. score and sixteen souls.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear 38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the
up into the wind, we let her drive. ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
16 And running under a certain island which is called 39 And when it was day, they knew not the land: but
Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the
17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in
undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall the ship.
into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven. 40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they
18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the
next day they lightened the ship; rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind,
19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands and made toward shore.
the tackling of the ship. 41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran
20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and
appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken
we should be saved was then taken away. with the violence of the waves.
21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the 42 And the soldiers’ counsel was to kill the prisoners,
midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened lest any of them should swim out, and escape.
unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have 43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them
gained this harm and loss. from their purpose; and commanded that they which
22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and
shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the get to land:
ship. 44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they
whose I am, and whom I serve, escaped all safe to land.
24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before
Cæsar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail CHAPTER 28
with thee.
25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God,
that it shall be even as it was told me.
A ND when they were escaped, then they knew that
the island was called Melita.
2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kind-
26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island. ness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one,
27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and
shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat,
28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and and fastened on his hand.
when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, 4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast
and found it fifteen fathoms. hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No
29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath
they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.
the day. 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no
30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the harm.
ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, 6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or
under colour as though they would have cast anchors fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a
out of the foreship, great while, and saw no harm come to him, they
31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. 7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man
32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us,
her fall off. and lodged us three days courteously.
33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought 8 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick
them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in,
day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.
taken nothing. 9 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases
in the island, came, and were healed:
 / 110 / ROMANS
10 Who also honoured us with many honours; and 21 And they said unto him, We neither received letters
when we departed, they laded us with such things as out of Judæa concerning thee, neither any of the
were necessary. brethren that came shewed or spake any harm of thee.
11 And after three months we departed in a ship of 22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for
Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is
was Castor and Pollux. spoken against.
12 And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. 23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came
13 And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded
Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them
came the next day to Puteoli: concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out
14 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry of the prophets, from morning till evening.
with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome. 24 And some believed the things which were spoken,
15 And from thence, when the brethren heard of us, and some believed not.
they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The 25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they
three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well
and took courage. spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our
16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered fathers,
the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was 26 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall
suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see,
17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called and not perceive:
the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come 27 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their
together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed;
have committed nothing against the people, or customs lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their
of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from ears, and understand with their heart, and should be
Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. converted, and I should heal them.
18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let 28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of
me go, because there was no cause of death in me. God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained 29 And when he had said these words, the Jews
to appeal unto Cæsar; not that I had ought to accuse my departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
nation of. 30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired
20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see house, and received all that came in unto him,
you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of 31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those
Israel I am bound with this chain. things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all
confidence, no man forbidding him.

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE

TO THE ROMANS.
CHAPTER 1 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in

P AUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an

apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the
the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make
mention of you always in my prayers;
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I
holy scriptures,) might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to
3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was come unto you.
made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by
from the dead: the mutual faith both of you and me.
5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that
obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also,
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be even as among other Gentiles.
saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbar-
and the Lord Jesus Christ. ians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the
that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. gospel to you that are at Rome also.
 ROMANS / 111 /
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and
the power of God unto salvation to every one that forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the
believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest
faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and reve-
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against lation of the righteous judgment of God;
all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
the truth in unrighteousness; 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and
the world are clearly seen, being understood by the wrath,
things that are made, even his eternal power and 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that
Godhead; so that they are without excuse: doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that
him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was dark- 11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
ened. 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into law shall be judged by the law;
an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God,
and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. but the doers of the law shall be justified.
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by
through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their nature the things contained in the law, these, having not
own bodies between themselves: the law, are a law unto themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and 15 Which shew the work of the law written in their
worshipped and served the creature more than the hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their
Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: another;)
for even their women did change the natural use into 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men
that which is against nature: by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of 17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law,
the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; and makest thy boast of God,
men with men working that which is unseemly, and 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that
receiving in themselves that recompence of their error are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;
which was meet. 19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their blind, a light of them which are in darkness,
knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to 20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which
do those things which are not convenient; hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, 21 Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou
wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal,
murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, dost thou steal?
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery,
inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols,
31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without dost thou commit sacrilege?
natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through
32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the
same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Gentiles through you, as it is written.
25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the
CHAPTER 2 law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision

T HEREFORE thou art inexcusable, O man, whoso-

ever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest
another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest
is made uncircumcision.
26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteous-
ness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted
doest the same things. for circumcision?
2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it
to truth against them which commit such things. fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumci-
3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them sion dost transgress the law?
which do such things, and doest the same, that thou 28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is
shalt escape the judgment of God? that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh:
 / 112 / ROMANS
29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumci- 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that
sion is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth
letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. in Jesus.
27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law?
CHAPTER 3 of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

W HAT advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith
is there of circumcision? without the deeds of the law.
2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the
committed the oracles of God. Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief 30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumci-
make the faith of God without effect? sion by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God
as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy forbid: yea, we establish the law.
sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteous- CHAPTER 4
ness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who
taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
6 God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?
W HAT shall we say then that Abraham our father,
as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath
7 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through whereof to glory; but not before God.
my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God,
sinner? and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
8 And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned
as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good of grace, but of debt.
may come? whose damnation is just. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that
9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteous-
we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they ness.
are all under sin; 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without
11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that works,
seeketh after God. 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven,
12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together and whose sins are covered.
become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute
not one. sin.
13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision
they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that
lips: faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumci-
15 Their feet are swift to shed blood: sion, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in
16 Destruction and misery are in their ways: uncircumcision.
17 And the way of peace have they not known: 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes. the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them
it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth that believe, though they be not circumcised; that right-
may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty eousness might be imputed unto them also:
before God. 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps
be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being
of sin. yet uncircumcised.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is 13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the
manifested, being witnessed by the law and the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the
prophets; law, but through the righteousness of faith.
22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made
Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for void, and the promise made of none effect:
there is no difference: 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is,
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of there is no transgression.
God; 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that
redemption that is in Christ Jesus: only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness
for the remission of sins that are past, through the
forbearance of God;
 ROMANS / 113 /
17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many 15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if
nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who through the offence of one many be dead, much more
quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one
not as though they were. man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might 16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for
become the father of many nations; according to that the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free
which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. gift is of many offences unto justification.
19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his 17 For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one;
own body now dead, when he was about an hundred much more they which receive abundance of grace and
years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one,
20 He staggered not at the promise of God through Jesus Christ.)
unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came
21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had upon all men to condemnation; even so by the right-
promised, he was able also to perform. eousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto
22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteous- justification of life.
ness. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made
23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made
imputed to him; righteous.
24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might
believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more
dead; abound:
25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might
again for our justification. grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by
Jesus Christ our Lord.
CHAPTER 5

T HEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace

with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace W
CHAPTER 6
HAT shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin,
that grace may abound?
wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any
God. longer therein?
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into
knowing that tribulation worketh patience; Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into
5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by
God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in
which is given unto us. newness of life.
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of
Christ died for the ungodly. his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrec-
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet tion:
peradventure for a good man some would even dare to 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him,
die. that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, we should not serve sin.
while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin.
9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we
shall be saved from wrath through him. shall also live with him:
10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth
God by the death of his Son, much more, being recon- no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
ciled, we shall be saved by his life. 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that
11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed
atonement. unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our
12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, Lord.
and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that
that all have sinned: ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of
imputed when there is no law. unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your
even over them that had not sinned after the similitude members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are
was to come. not under the law, but under grace.
15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under
the law, but under grace? God forbid.
 / 114 / ROMANS
16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me?
servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working
whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto right- death in me by that which is good; that sin by the
eousness? commandment might become exceeding sinful.
17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal,
but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine sold under sin.
which was delivered you. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that
18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
servants of righteousness. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto
19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infir- the law that it is good.
mity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that
servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; dwelleth in me.
even so now yield your members servants to righteous- 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth
ness unto holiness. no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to
20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free perform that which is good I find not.
from righteousness. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which
21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are I would not, that I do.
now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it,
22 But now being made free from sin, and become but sin that dwelleth in me.
servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is
the end everlasting life. present with me.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 23 But I see another law in my members, warring
against the law of my mind, and bringing me into
CHAPTER 7 captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

K NOW ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that

know the law,) how that the law hath dominion
over a man as long as he liveth?
24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me
from the body of this death?
25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then
2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with
the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the the flesh the law of sin.
husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her
husband. CHAPTER 8
3 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to
another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her
husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is
T HERE is therefore now no condemnation to them
which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the
flesh, but after the Spirit.
no adulteress, though she be married to another man. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath
4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to made me free from the law of sin and death.
the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak
to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the like-
we should bring forth fruit unto God. ness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the
5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, flesh:
which were by the law, did work in our members to 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in
bring forth fruit unto death. us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of
dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of
newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. the Spirit.
7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritu-
Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not ally minded is life and peace.
known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it
covet. is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be
without the law sin was dead. that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have
9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
commandment came, sin revived, and I died. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of
10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
found to be unto death. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the
11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the
deceived me, and by it slew me. dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit
12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment that dwelleth in you.
holy, and just, and good. 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh,
to live after the flesh.
 ROMANS / 115 /
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall
through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or
shall live. nakedness, or peril, or sword?
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day
the sons of God. long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors
to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, through him that loved us.
whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things
we are the children of God: present, nor things to come,
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint- 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall
heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in
we may be also glorified together. Christ Jesus our Lord.
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time
are not worthy to be compared with the glory which CHAPTER 9
shall be revealed in us.
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth
for the manifestation of the sons of God.
I SAY the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also
bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not will- my heart.
ingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from
in hope, Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered flesh:
from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty 4 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption,
of the children of God. and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and law, and the service of God, and the promises;
travaileth in pain together until now. 5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever.
firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within Amen.
ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemp- 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect.
tion of our body. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are
hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these
patience wait for it. are not the children of God: but the children of the
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for promise are counted for the seed.
we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but 9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I
the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groan- come, and Sara shall have a son.
ings which cannot be uttered. 10 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for 11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having
the saints according to the will of God. done any good or evil, that the purpose of God
28 And we know that all things work together for good according to election might stand, not of works, but of
to them that love God, to them who are the called him that calleth;)
according to his purpose. 12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate younger.
to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might 13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I
be the firstborn among many brethren. hated.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with
called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and God? God forbid.
whom he justified, them he also glorified. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I
us, who can be against us? will have compassion.
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that
for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
all things? 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew
It is God that justifieth. my power in thee, and that my name might be declared
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, throughout all the earth.
yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right 18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have
hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find
fault? For who hath resisted his will?
 / 116 / ROMANS
20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy
God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which
Why hast thou made me thus? we preach;
21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord
lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath
dishonour? raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;
his power known, endured with much longsuffering the and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him
23 And that he might make known the riches of his shall not be ashamed.
glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the
prepared unto glory, Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call
24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, upon him.
but also of the Gentiles? 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
25 As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, shall be saved.
which were not my people; and her beloved, which was 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have
not beloved. not believed? and how shall they believe in him of
26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear
was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall without a preacher?
they be called the children of the living God. 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it
27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that
number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of
sea, a remnant shall be saved: good things!
28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in right- 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias
eousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
the earth. 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the
29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth word of God.
had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound
made like unto Gomorrha. went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of
30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which the world.
followed not after righteousness, have attained to right- 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I
eousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people,
31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteous- and by a foolish nation I will anger you.
ness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of
32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto
it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that them that asked not after me.
stumblingstone; 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched
33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying
and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him people.
shall not be ashamed.
CHAPTER 11

B
CHAPTER 10
RETHREN, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for
Israel is, that they might be saved.
I SAY then, Hath God cast away his people? God
forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of
Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew.
but not according to knowledge. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he
3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
going about to establish their own righteousness, have 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down
not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.
God. 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not
every one that believeth. bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a
law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by remnant according to the election of grace.
them. 6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise
6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no
this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:) 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he
7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the
up Christ again from the dead.) rest were blinded
 ROMANS / 117 /
8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the 31 Even so have these also now not believed, that
spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.
that they should not hear;) unto this day. 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he
9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a might have mercy upon all.
trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and
them: knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments,
10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and and his ways past finding out!
bow down their back alway. 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who
11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? hath been his counseller?
God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recom-
come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. pensed unto him again?
12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all
the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
much more their fulness?
13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the CHAPTER 12
apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them
which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
I BESEECH you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of
God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,
holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable
15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of service.
the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye trans-
from the dead? formed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may
16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will
if the root be holy, so are the branches. of God.
17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every
being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and man that is among you, not to think of himself more
with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly,
tree; according as God hath dealt to every man the measure
18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, of faith.
thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all
19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, members have not the same office:
that I might be graffed in. 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every
20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and one members one of another.
thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that
21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy
lest he also spare not thee. according to the proportion of faith;
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that
on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, teacheth, on teaching;
if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth,
shalt be cut off. let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with dili-
23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall gence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is
24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild evil; cleave to that which is good.
by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly
good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be love; in honour preferring one another;
the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the
tree? Lord;
25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing
of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own instant in prayer;
conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospi-
until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. tality.
26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with
ungodliness from Jacob: them that weep.
27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not
away their sins. high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not
28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your wise in your own conceits.
sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things
the fathers’ sakes. honest in the sight of all men.
29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repen- 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peace-
tance. ably with all men.
30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet
have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:
 / 118 / ROMANS
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another
place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully
will repay, saith the Lord. persuaded in his own mind.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord;
thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth
coals of fire on his head. not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord
good. he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to
CHAPTER 13 himself.

L ET every soul be subject unto the higher powers.

For there is no power but of God: the powers that
be are ordained of God.
8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and
whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live
therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived,
ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
themselves damnation. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand
evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that before the judgment seat of Christ.
which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself
the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a to God.
revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or
wrath, but also for conscience sake. an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that
ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom 15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now
fear; honour to whom honour. walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he meat, for whom Christ died.
that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but
not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is accept-
commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this able to God, and approved of men.
saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
is the fulfilling of the law. 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things
11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth
to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer with offence.
than when we believed. 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor
12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us there- any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended,
fore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the or is made weak.
armour of light. 22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which
drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in he alloweth.
strife and envying. 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
CHAPTER 15

H
CHAPTER 14
IM that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to
doubtful disputations.
W E then that are strong ought to bear the infirmi-
ties of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good
2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, to edification.
who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is
3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee
and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: fell on me.
for God hath received him. 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were
4 Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to written for our learning, that we through patience and
his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
 ROMANS / 119 /
5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to 27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they
be likeminded one toward another according to Christ are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of
Jesus: their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto
6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify them in carnal things.
God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 28 When therefore I have performed this, and have
7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
received us to the glory of God. 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall
8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of
circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the prom- Christ.
ises made unto the fathers: 30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus
9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive
as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee together with me in your prayers to God for me;
among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. 31 That I may be delivered from them that do not
10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his believe in Judæa; and that my service which I have for
people. Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;
11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of
him, all ye people. God, and may with you be refreshed.
12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, 33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him
shall the Gentiles trust. CHAPTER 16
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the
power of the Holy Ghost.
I COMMEND unto you Phebe our sister, which is a
servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints,
14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath
that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowl- need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and
edge, able also to admonish one another. of myself also.
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto
because of the grace that is given to me of God, whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of
16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the the Gentiles.
Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute
up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of
by the Holy Ghost. Achaia unto Christ.
17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus 6 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
Christ in those things which pertain to God. 7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my
18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles,
which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the who also were in Christ before me.
Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of 9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my
the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round beloved.
about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of 10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which
Christ. are of Aristobulus’ household.
20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where 11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of
Christ was named, lest I should build upon another the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
man’s foundation: 12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the
21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in
they shall see: and they that have not heard shall under- the Lord.
stand. 13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and
22 For which cause also I have been much hindered mine.
from coming to you. 14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas,
23 But now having no more place in these parts, and Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
having a great desire these many years to come unto 15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister,
you; and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will 16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of
come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to Christ salute you.
be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which
somewhat filled with your company. cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine
25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the which ye have learned; and avoid them.
saints. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus
26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair
make a certain contribution for the poor saints which speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
are at Jerusalem.
 / 120 / 1 CORINTHIANS
19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have Amen.
you wise unto that which is good, and simple 25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according
concerning evil. to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ,
20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your according to the revelation of the mystery, which was
feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with kept secret since the world began,
you. Amen. 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of
21 Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, the prophets, according to the commandment of the
and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. everlasting God, made known to all nations for the
22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the obedience of faith:
Lord. 27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for
23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth ever. Amen.
you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, ¶ Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and
and Quartus a brother. sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.

THE
FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE CORINTHIANS.
CHAPTER 1 16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas:

P AUL, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through

the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them
besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the
gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of
that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, Christ should be made of none effect.
with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish
Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power
3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, of God.
and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the
4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the
God which is given you by Jesus Christ; prudent.
5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all 20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the
utterance, and in all knowledge; disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the
6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: wisdom of this world?
7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolish-
8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may ness of preaching to save them that believe.
be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after
9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the wisdom:
fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stum-
10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our blingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and
that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of
perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the God.
same judgment. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men;
11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many
there are contentions among you. wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many
12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of noble, are called:
Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world
13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak
ye baptized in the name of Paul? things of the world to confound the things which are
14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus mighty;
and Gaius; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are
15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are
name. not, to bring to nought things that are:
 1 CORINTHIANS / 121 /
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and
unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, walk as men?
and redemption: 4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of
31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let Apollos; are ye not carnal?
him glory in the Lord. 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by
whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
CHAPTER 2 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the

A ND I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with

excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto
you the testimony of God.
increase.
7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither
he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one:
save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. and every man shall receive his own reward according
3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in to his own labour.
much trembling. 9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s
4 And my speech and my preaching was not with husbandry, ye are God’s building.
enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto
of the Spirit and of power: me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation,
5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take
men, but in the power of God. heed how he buildeth thereupon.
6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid,
perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the which is Jesus Christ.
princes of this world, that come to nought: 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold,
7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the 13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day
world unto our glory: shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and
8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.
they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of 14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built there-
glory. upon, he shall receive a reward.
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, 15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss:
neither have entered into the heart of man, the things but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
which God hath prepared for them that love him. 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God
God. destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the are.
spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you
knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool,
12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but that he may be wise.
the spirit which is of God; that we might know the 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.
things that are freely given to us of God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own crafti-
13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which ness.
man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the
teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. wise, that they are vain.
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the 21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are
Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither yours;
can he know them, because they are spiritually 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or
discerned. life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are
15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he yours;
himself is judged of no man. 23 And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.
16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he
may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 3 L ET a man so account of us, as of the ministers of

Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

A ND I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto

spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in
Christ.
2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be
found faithful.
3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be
2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hith- judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not
erto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye mine own self.
able. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby
justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
 / 122 / 1 CORINTHIANS
5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are
Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our
things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels Lord Jesus Christ,
of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction
God. of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the
6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure trans- Lord Jesus.
ferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye 6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little
might learn in us not to think of men above that which leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a
against another. new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our
7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what passover is sacrificed for us:
hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven,
receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but
received it? with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
8 Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as 9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with
kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that fornicators:
we also might reign with you. 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world,
9 For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters;
as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spec- for then must ye needs go out of the world.
tacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep
10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in company, if any man that is called a brother be a forni-
Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are cator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a
honourable, but we are despised. drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to
11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and eat.
thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are
certain dwellingplace; without? do not ye judge them that are within?
12 And labour, working with our own hands: being 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore
reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
13 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of
the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this CHAPTER 6
day.
14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my
beloved sons I warn you.
D
saints?
ARE any of you, having a matter against another,
go to law before the unjust, and not before the

15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world?
Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy
have begotten you through the gospel. to judge the smallest matters?
16 Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much
17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who more things that pertain to this life?
is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this
bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the
Christ, as I teach every where in every church. church.
18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise
to you. man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge
19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and between his brethren?
will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, 6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before
but the power. the unbelievers.
20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you,
21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not
love, and in the spirit of meekness? rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer your-
selves to be defrauded?
CHAPTER 5 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your

I T is reported commonly that there is fornication

among you, and such fornication as is not so much as
named among the Gentiles, that one should have his
brethren.
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the
kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators,
father’s wife. nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers
2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, of themselves with mankind,
that he that hath done this deed might be taken away 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor
from among you. revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of
3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, God.
have judged already, as though I were present, 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but
concerning him that hath so done this deed, ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the
Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
 1 CORINTHIANS / 123 /
12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A
expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases:
brought under the power of any. but God hath called us to peace.
13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God 16 For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt
shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man,
fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. whether thou shalt save thy wife?
14 And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also 17 But as God hath distributed to every man, as the
raise up us by his own power. Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so
15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of ordain I in all churches.
Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not
make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision?
16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an let him not be circumcised.
harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is
17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he
without the body; but he that committeth fornication was called.
sinneth against his own body. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is
and ye are not your own? the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God free, is Christ’s servant.
in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. 23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of
men.
CHAPTER 7 24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein

N OW concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto

me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.
2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have
abide with God.
25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of
the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath
his own wife, and let every woman have her own obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
husband. 26 I suppose therefore that this is good for the present
3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevo- distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be.
lence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. 27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed.
4 The wife hath not power of her own body, but the Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife.
husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power 28 But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a
of his own body, but the wife. virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such
5 Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.
for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and 29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it
prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though
not for your incontinency. they had none;
6 But I speak this by permission, and not of command- 30 And they that weep, as though they wept not; and
ment. they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they
7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But that buy, as though they possessed not;
every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this 31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for
manner, and another after that. the fashion of this world passeth away.
8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is 32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is
good for them if they abide even as I. unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord,
9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is how he may please the Lord:
better to marry than to burn. 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of
10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the the world, how he may please his wife.
Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: 34 There is difference also between a wife and a virgin.
11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord,
be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she
put away his wife. that is married careth for the things of the world, how
12 But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother she may please her husband.
hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to 35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may
dwell with him, let him not put her away. cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and
13 And the woman which hath an husband that that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction.
believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let 36 But if any man think that he behaveth himself
her not leave him. uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her
14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he
and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: sinneth not: let them marry.
else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
 / 124 / 1 CORINTHIANS
37 Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, 6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear
having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, working?
and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his 7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges?
virgin, doeth well. who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit
38 So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the
he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better. milk of the flock?
39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband 8 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the
liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be same also?
married to whom she will; only in the Lord. 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not
40 But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn.
and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. Doth God take care for oxen?
10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes,
CHAPTER 8 no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should

N OW as touching things offered unto idols, we

know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge
puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should
be partaker of his hope.
11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great
2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not
3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him. we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power;
4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of
are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol Christ.
is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God 13 Do ye not know that they which minister about holy
but one. things live of the things of the temple? and they which
5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords 14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which
many,) preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I
all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by written these things, that it should be so done unto me:
whom are all things, and we by him. for it were better for me to die, than that any man should
7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for make my glorying void.
some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to
a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto
weak is defiled. me, if I preach not the gospel!
8 But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if
we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is
the worse. committed unto me.
9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours 18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach
become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without
10 For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him 19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made
which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
are offered to idols; 20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might
11 And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under
perish, for whom Christ died? the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
12 But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound 21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being
their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,)
13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will that I might gain them that are without law.
eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my 22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the
brother to offend. weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all
means save some.
CHAPTER 9 23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be

A
Lord?
M I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen
Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the
partaker thereof with you.
24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all,
but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is
you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a
3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? 26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not
5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as as one that beateth the air:
well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, 27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjec-
and Cephas? tion: lest that by any means, when I have preached to
others, I myself should be a castaway.
 1 CORINTHIANS / 125 /
CHAPTER 10 27 If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and

M OREOVER, brethren, I would not that ye should

be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under
the cloud, and all passed through the sea;
ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat,
asking no question for conscience sake.
28 But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacri-
2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in fice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and
the sea; for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord’s, and the
3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; fulness thereof:
4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they 29 Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for
drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?
Rock was Christ. 30 For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken
5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for of for that for which I give thanks?
they were overthrown in the wilderness. 31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we do, do all to the glory of God.
should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the
7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose 33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking
up to play. mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be
8 Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them saved.
committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thou-
sand. CHAPTER 11
9 Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also
tempted, and were destroyed of serpents.
10 Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured,
B E ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me
in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered
and were destroyed of the destroyer. them to you.
11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensam- 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every
ples: and they are written for our admonition, upon man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man;
whom the ends of the world are come. and the head of Christ is God.
12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head
heed lest he fall. covered, dishonoureth his head.
13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is 5 But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her
common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even
you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with all one as if she were shaven.
the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may 6 For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn:
be able to bear it. but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven,
14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. let her be covered.
15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, foras-
16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the much as he is the image and glory of God: but the
communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we woman is the glory of the man.
break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 8 For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of
17 For we being many are one bread, and one body: for the man.
we are all partakers of that one bread. 9 Neither was the man created for the woman; but the
18 Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of woman for the man.
the sacrifices partakers of the altar? 10 For this cause ought the woman to have power on
19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that her head because of the angels.
which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 11 Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman,
20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord.
they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not 12 For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man
that ye should have fellowship with devils. also by the woman; but all things of God.
21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of 13 Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray
devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of unto God uncovered?
the table of devils. 14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man
22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
than he? 15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for
23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not her hair is given her for a covering.
expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things 16 But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no
edify not. such custom, neither the churches of God.
24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s 17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not,
wealth. that ye come together not for the better, but for the
25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking worse.
no question for conscience sake: 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church,
26 For the earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof. I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly
believe it.
 / 126 / 1 CORINTHIANS
19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they 10 To another the working of miracles; to another
which are approved may be made manifest among you. prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another
20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of
is not to eat the Lord’s supper. tongues:
21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame
supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or 12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and
despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have all the members of that one body, being many, are one
not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I body: so also is Christ.
praise you not. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body,
23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or
delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
in which he was betrayed took bread: 14 For the body is not one member, but many.
24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, 15 If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am
Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
do in remembrance of me. 16 And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I
25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my 17 If the whole body were an eye, where were the
blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the
of me. smelling?
26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, 18 But now hath God set the members every one of
ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come. them in the body, as it hath pleased him.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink 19 And if they were all one member, where were the
this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body?
body and blood of the Lord. 20 But now are they many members, yet but one body.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of 21 And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no
that bread, and drink of that cup. need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no
29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth need of you.
and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the 22 Nay, much more those members of the body, which
Lord’s body. seem to be more feeble, are necessary:
30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, 23 And those members of the body, which we think to
and many sleep. be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abun-
31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be dant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abun-
judged. dant comeliness.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the 24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath
Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. tempered the body together, having given more abun-
33 Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to dant honour to that part which lacked:
eat, tarry one for another. 25 That there should be no schism in the body; but that
34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye the members should have the same care one for another.
come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will 26 And whether one member suffer, all the members
I set in order when I come. suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the
members rejoice with it.
CHAPTER 12 27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in

N OW concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would

not have you ignorant.
2 Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these
particular.
28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles,
secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that mira-
dumb idols, even as ye were led. cles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversi-
3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man ties of tongues.
speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are
that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the all workers of miracles?
Holy Ghost. 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. tongues? do all interpret?
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto
same Lord. you a more excellent way.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the
same God which worketh all in all. CHAPTER 13
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every
man to profit withal. T
HOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of
angels, and have not charity, I am become as
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts
of healing by the same Spirit;
 1 CORINTHIANS / 127 /
2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and under- 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual
stand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the
have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and church.
have not charity, I am nothing. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown
3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, tongue pray that he may interpret.
and though I give my body to be burned, and have not 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit
charity, it profiteth me nothing. prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will
not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not
things, endureth all things. what thou sayest?
8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not
they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; edified.
whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. all:
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with
which is in part shall be done away. my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.
as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit
man, I put away childish things. in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.
12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues
to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for
as also I am known. all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.
13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that
the greatest of these is charity. believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying
serveth not for them that believe not, but for them
CHAPTER 14 which believe.

F OLLOW after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but

rather that ye may prophesy.
2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh
23 If therefore the whole church be come together into
one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in
those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not
not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth say that ye are mad?
him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edifica- believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all,
tion, and exhortation, and comfort. he is judged of all:
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest;
himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and
5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that report that God is in you of a truth.
ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together,
that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a
church may receive edifying. tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all
6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with things be done unto edifying.
tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by
you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by proph- two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let
esying, or by doctrine? one interpret.
7 And even things without life giving sound, whether 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in
pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other
8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall judge.
prepare himself to the battle? 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let
9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words the first hold his peace.
easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may
spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. learn, and all may be comforted.
10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the
world, and none of them is without signification. prophets.
11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace,
shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that as in all churches of the saints.
speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is
not permitted unto them to speak; but they are
commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
 / 128 / 1 CORINTHIANS
35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be
husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak made alive.
in the church. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits;
36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.
it unto you only? 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered
37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall
let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto have put down all rule and all authority and power.
you are the commandments of the Lord. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under
38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. his feet.
39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
not to speak with tongues. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he
40 Let all things be done decently and in order. saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he
is excepted, which did put all things under him.
CHAPTER 15 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then

M OREOVER, brethren, I declare unto you the

gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye
have received, and wherein ye stand;
shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put
all things under him, that God may be all in all.
29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then
I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. baptized for the dead?
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also 30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?
received, how that Christ died for our sins according to 31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ
the scriptures; Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the 32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts
third day according to the scriptures: at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not?
5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.
6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good
at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this manners.
present, but some are fallen asleep. 34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have
7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apos- not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.
tles. 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up?
8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born and with what body do they come?
out of due time. 36 Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened,
9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to except it die:
be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that
God. body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of
10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his wheat, or of some other grain:
grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and
I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but to every seed his own body.
the grace of God which was with me. 39 All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of
11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes,
so ye believed. and another of birds.
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the 40 There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial:
dead, how say some among you that there is no resur- but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the
rection of the dead? terrestrial is another.
13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the
Christ not risen: moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star
14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, differeth from another star in glory.
and your faith is also vain. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in
15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown
he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. in weakness; it is raised in power:
16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body.
17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.
yet in your sins. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a
18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
perished. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that
19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.
all men most miserable. 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man
20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become is the Lord from heaven.
the firstfruits of them that slept. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy:
21 For since by man came death, by man came also the and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heav-
resurrection of the dead. enly.
 1 CORINTHIANS / 129 /
49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to
shall also bear the image of the heavenly. tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and
inherit incorruption. there are many adversaries.
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, 10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you
but we shall all be changed, without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last also do.
trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall 11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him
be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and him with the brethren.
this mortal must put on immortality. 12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorrup- him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will
tion, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then was not at all to come at this time; but he will come
shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death when he shall have convenient time.
is swallowed up in victory. 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy strong.
victory? 14 Let all your things be done with charity.
56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of
law. Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that
57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the
through our Lord Jesus Christ. saints,)
58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every
unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus
the Lord. and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part
they have supplied.
CHAPTER 16 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: there-

N OW concerning the collection for the saints, as I

have given order to the churches of Galatia, even
so do ye.
fore acknowledge ye them that are such.
19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla
salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in
2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay their house.
by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with
be no gatherings when I come. an holy kiss.
3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by 21 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand.
your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality 22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be
unto Jerusalem. Anathema Maran-atha.
4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. ¶ The first epistle to the Corinthians was written
6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with from Philippi by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and
you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever Achaicus, and Timotheus.
I go.
 THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL
THE APOSTLE
TO THE CORINTHIANS.
CHAPTER 1 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use light-

P AUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,

and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God
which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all
ness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose
according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea
yea, and nay nay?
Achaia: 18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea
2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and and nay.
from the Lord Jesus Christ. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached
3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timo-
Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all theus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
comfort; 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in
4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the 21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and
comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. hath anointed us, is God;
5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our 22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the
consolation also aboundeth by Christ. Spirit in our hearts.
6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation 23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that
and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be 24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but
comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye
are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the CHAPTER 2
consolation.
8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our
trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed
B UT I determined this with myself, that I would not
come again to you in heaviness.
2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh
out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?
despaired even of life: 3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I
9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to
should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the
the dead: joy of you all.
10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote
deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved,
11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the but that ye might know the love which I have more
gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons abundantly unto you.
thanks may be given by many on our behalf. 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me,
12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which
with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have was inflicted of many.
had our conversation in the world, and more abun- 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him,
dantly to you-ward. and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be
13 For we write none other things unto you, than what swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowl- 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your
edge even to the end; love toward him.
14 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the
your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
Lord Jesus. 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I
15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes
you before, that ye might have a second benefit; forgave I it in the person of Christ;
16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are
again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be not ignorant of his devices.
brought on my way toward Judæa.
 2 CORINTHIANS / 131 /
12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the
gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from
13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from
thence into Macedonia. CHAPTER 4
14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to
triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of
his knowledge by us in every place.
T HEREFORE seeing we have this ministry, as we
have received mercy, we faint not;
2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty,
15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God
them that are saved, and in them that perish: deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth
16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the
to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is suffi- sight of God.
cient for these things? 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds
God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious
God speak we in Christ. gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine
unto them.
CHAPTER 3 5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord;

D O we begin again to commend ourselves? or need and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
we, as some others, epistles of commendation to 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of
you, or letters of commendation from you? darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of
2 Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus
read of all men: Christ.
3 Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the
epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we
stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart. are perplexed, but not in despair;
4 And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not
5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any destroyed;
thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the
6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made
testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter manifest in our body.
killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for
7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made
in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel manifest in our mortal flesh.
could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done 13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is
away: written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also
8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather believe, and therefore speak;
glorious? 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall
9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
much more doth the ministration of righteousness 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant
exceed in glory. grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound
10 For even that which was made glorious had no glory to the glory of God.
in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our
11 For if that which is done away was glorious, much outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day
more that which remaineth is glorious. by day.
12 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment,
plainness of speech: worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight
13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that of glory;
the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at
of that which is abolished: the things which are not seen: for the things which are
14 But their minds were blinded: for until this day seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are
remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of eternal.
the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is CHAPTER 5
upon their heart.
16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail
shall be taken away.
F OR we know that if our earthly house of this taber-
nacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an
house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed
the Lord is, there is liberty. upon with our house which is from heaven:
 / 132 / 2 CORINTHIANS
3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be
naked. not blamed:
4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers
burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in
clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of distresses,
life. 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in
5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is watchings, in fastings;
God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kind-
Spirit. ness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the
whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the
the Lord: left,
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good
8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent report: as deceivers, and yet true;
from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and,
9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;
we may be accepted of him. 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all
Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his things.
body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good 11 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our
or bad. heart is enlarged.
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we 12 Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in
persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and your own bowels.
I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. 13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto
12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but my children,) be ye also enlarged.
give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:
have somewhat to answer them which glory in appear- for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrigh-
ance, and not in heart. teousness? and what communion hath light with dark-
13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or ness?
whether we be sober, it is for your cause. 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with
15 And that he died for all, that they which live should idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God
not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I
which died for them, and rose again. will be their God, and they shall be my people.
16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye
flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean
yet now henceforth know we him no more. thing; and I will receive you,
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new crea- 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my
ture: old things are passed away; behold, all things are sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
become new.
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to CHAPTER 7
himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the
ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world
H AVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved,
let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the
flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have
and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though 3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before,
God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
stead, be ye reconciled to God. 4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding
sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in joyful in all our tribulation.
him. 5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh
had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without
CHAPTER 6 were fightings, within were fears.

W
vain.
E then, as workers together with him, beseech
you also that ye receive not the grace of God in
6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast
down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation
2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us
in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind
now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
salvation.)
 2 CORINTHIANS / 133 /
8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not 11 Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there
repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance
epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a also out of that which ye have.
season. 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted
9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye according to that a man hath, and not according to that
sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a he hath not.
godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in 13 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye
nothing. burdened:
10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation 14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abun-
not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world dance may be a supply for their want, that their abun-
worketh death. dance also may be a supply for your want: that there may
11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after be equality:
a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, 15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had
what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest
what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves care into the heart of Titus for you.
to be clear in this matter. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being
12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise
suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
God might appear unto you. 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the
13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, churches to travel with us with this grace, which is
and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and
because his spirit was refreshed by you all. declaration of your ready mind:
14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am 20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this
not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, abundance which is administered by us:
even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is 21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of
found a truth. the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward 22 And we have sent with them our brother, whom we
you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now
how with fear and trembling ye received him. much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I
16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all have in you.
things. 23 Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and
fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be
CHAPTER 8 inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and

M
donia;
OREOVER, brethren, we do you to wit of the
grace of God bestowed on the churches of Mace-
the glory of Christ.
24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches,
the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your
2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of behalf.
their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the
riches of their liberality. CHAPTER 9
3 For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their
power they were willing of themselves;
4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive
F OR as touching the ministering to the saints, it is
superfluous for me to write to you:
2 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I
the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the minis- boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was
tering to the saints. ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very
5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their many.
own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. 3 Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you
6 Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be
so he would also finish in you the same grace also. ready:
7 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and 4 Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and
utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be
your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. ashamed in this same confident boasting.
8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the 5 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the
forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make
love. up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice
9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of
though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, bounty, and not as of covetousness.
that ye through his poverty might be rich. 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap
10 And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall
you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to reap also bountifully.
be forward a year ago.
 / 134 / 2 CORINTHIANS
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so 13 But we will not boast of things without our measure,
let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God but according to the measure of the rule which God
loveth a cheerful giver. hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; you.
that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as
abound to every good work: though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far
9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 15 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is,
10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith
minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according
sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) to our rule abundantly,
11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, 16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and
which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready
12 For the administration of this service not only to our hand.
supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by 17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
many thanksgivings unto God; 18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but
13 Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they whom the Lord commendeth.
glorify God for your professed subjection unto the
gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto CHAPTER 11
them, and unto all men;
14 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for
the exceeding grace of God in you.
W OULD to God ye could bear with me a little in
my folly: and indeed bear with me.
2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I
15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. have espoused you to one husband, that I may present
you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
CHAPTER 10 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled

N OW I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness

and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base
among you, but being absent am bold toward you:
Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be
corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom
2 But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit,
present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye
bold against some, which think of us as if we walked have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
according to the flesh. 5 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after apostles.
the flesh: 6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge;
4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but but we have been throughly made manifest among you
mighty through God to the pulling down of strong in all things.
holds;) 7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye
5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that might be exalted, because I have preached to you the
exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and gospel of God freely?
bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do
Christ; you service.
6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, 9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was
when your obedience is fulfilled. chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me
7 Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and
any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome
himself think this again, that, as he is Christ’s, even so unto you, and so will I keep myself.
are we Christ’s. 10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me
8 For though I should boast somewhat more of our of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, 11 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: 12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occa-
9 That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. sion from them which desire occasion; that wherein
10 For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but they glory, they may be found even as we.
his bodily presence is weak, and his speech 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, trans-
contemptible. forming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
11 Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into
word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also an angel of light.
in deed when we are present. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be
12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose
compare ourselves with some that commend them- end shall be according to their works.
selves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, 16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise,
and comparing themselves among themselves, are not yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
wise.
 2 CORINTHIANS / 135 /
17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through
as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting. the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me
18 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me,
also. lest I should be exalted above measure.
19 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might
wise. depart from me.
20 For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee:
man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most
himself, if a man smite you on the face. gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that
21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had the power of Christ may rest upon me.
been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches,
foolishly,) I am bold also. in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s
22 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. 11 I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled
23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in
more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I
measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. be nothing.
24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save 12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among
one. you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty
25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, deeds.
thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have 13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other
been in the deep; churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome
26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of to you? forgive me this wrong.
robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you;
the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilder- and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not
ness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for
27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in the parents, but the parents for the children.
hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and naked- 15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you;
ness. though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be
28 Beside those things that are without, that which loved.
cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 16 But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being
29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, crafty, I caught you with guile.
and I burn not? 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent
30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which unto you?
concern mine infirmities. 18 I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did
31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same
is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king 19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you?
kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things,
desirous to apprehend me: dearly beloved, for your edifying.
33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by 20 For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such
the wall, and escaped his hands. as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye
would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths,
CHAPTER 12 strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

I T is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will

come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago,
21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me
among you, and that I shall bewail many which have
sinned already, and have not repented of the unclean-
(whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the ness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have
body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught committed.
up to the third heaven.
3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out CHAPTER 13
of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard
unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to
T HIS is the third time I am coming to you. In the
mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word
be established.
utter. 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present,
5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not the second time; and being absent now I write to them
glory, but in mine infirmities. which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I
6 For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a come again, I will not spare:
fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which
man should think of me above that which he seeth me to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.
to be, or that he heareth of me.
 / 136 / GALATIANS
4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he 10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being
liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, present I should use sharpness, according to the power
but we shall live with him by the power of God toward which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to
you. destruction.
5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove 11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good
your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of
Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? love and peace shall be with you.
6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not repro- 12 Greet one another with an holy kiss.
bates. 13 All the saints salute you.
7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of
should appear approved, but that ye should do that God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with
which is honest, though we be as reprobates. you all. Amen.
8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the ¶ The second epistle to the Corinthians was
truth. written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and
9 For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: Lucas.
and this also we wish, even your perfection.

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE

TO THE GALATIANS.
CHAPTER 1 15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my

P AUL, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but

by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him
from the dead;)
mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,
16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him
among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with
2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the flesh and blood:
churches of Galatia: 17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were
3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned
from our Lord Jesus Christ, again unto Damascus.
4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us 18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see
from this present evil world, according to the will of Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
God and our Father: 19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the
5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Lord’s brother.
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that 20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold,
called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: before God, I lie not.
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble 21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and
you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. Cilicia;
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any 22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of
other gospel unto you than that which we have preached Judæa which were in Christ:
unto you, let him be accursed. 23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us
9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man in times past now preacheth the faith which once he
preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have destroyed.
received, let him be accursed. 24 And they glorified God in me.
10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to
please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the CHAPTER 2
servant of Christ.
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was
preached of me is not after man.
T HEN fourteen years after I went up again to
Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me
also.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto
it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles,
13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by
the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I perse- any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
cuted the church of God, and wasted it: 3 But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek,
14 And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my was compelled to be circumcised:
equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly
zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
 GALATIANS / 137 /
4 And that because of false brethren unawares brought CHAPTER 3
in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we
have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into
bondage:
O FOOLISH Galatians, who hath bewitched you,
that ye should not obey the truth, before whose
eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified
5 To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an among you?
hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with 2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit
you. by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
6 But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever 3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye
they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no now made perfect by the flesh?
man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in
conference added nothing to me: vain.
7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and
uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of
the circumcision was unto Peter; the law, or by the hearing of faith?
8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apos- 6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted
tleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me to him for righteousness.
toward the Gentiles:) 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the
9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to same are the children of Abraham.
be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify
they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellow- the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel
ship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be
the circumcision. blessed.
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful
the same which I also was forward to do. Abraham.
11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under
him to the face, because he was to be blamed. the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that
12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat continueth not in all things which are written in the
with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he with- book of the law to do them.
drew and separated himself, fearing them which were of 11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of
the circumcision. God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
13 And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; 12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth
insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with them shall live in them.
their dissimulation. 13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law,
14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is
according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter every one that hangeth on a tree:
before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the
manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the
compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? promise of the Spirit through faith.
15 We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the 15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it
Gentiles, be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man
16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of disannulleth, or addeth thereto.
the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises
believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of
faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed
17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we before of God in Christ, the law, which was four
ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it
minister of sin? God forbid. should make the promise of none effect.
18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I 18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of
make myself a transgressor. promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because
might live unto God. of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the
20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the
I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live hand of a mediator.
in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who 20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is
loved me, and gave himself for me. one.
21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteous- 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God
ness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. forbid: for if there had been a law given which could
have given life, verily righteousness should have been by
the law.
 / 138 / GALATIANS
22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that 19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again
the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to until Christ be formed in you,
them that believe. 20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change
23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be 21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not
revealed. hear the law?
24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us 22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one
unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.
25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a 23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born after
schoolmaster. the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.
26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ 24 Which things are an allegory: for these are the two
Jesus. covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.
have put on Christ. 25 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage
nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all with her children.
one in Christ Jesus. 26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the
29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and mother of us all.
heirs according to the promise. 27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not;
break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the
CHAPTER 4 desolate hath many more children than she which hath

N OW I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child,

differeth nothing from a servant, though he be
lord of all;
an husband.
28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of
promise.
2 But is under tutors and governors until the time 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh perse-
appointed of the father. cuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is
3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage now.
under the elements of the world: 30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman
forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bond-
might receive the adoption of sons. woman, but of the free.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the
Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. CHAPTER 5
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and
if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service
S TAND fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ
hath made us free, and be not entangled again with
the yoke of bondage.
unto them which by nature are no gods. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised,
9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are Christ shall profit you nothing.
known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised,
beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in that he is a debtor to do the whole law.
bondage? 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of
10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of right-
labour in vain. eousness by faith.
12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any
are: ye have not injured me at all. thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by
13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I love.
preached the gospel unto you at the first. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not
14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye obey the truth?
despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you.
of God, even as Christ Jesus. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear 10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye
you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth
plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do
you the truth? I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross
17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they ceased.
would exclude you, that ye might affect them. 12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you.
18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only
good thing, and not only when I am present with you. use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love
serve one another.
 EPHESIANS / 139 /
14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that 5 For every man shall bear his own burden.
ye be not consumed one of another. 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto
16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not him that teacheth in all good things.
fulfil the lust of the flesh. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a
17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit man soweth, that shall he also reap.
against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap
other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the
18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Spirit reap life everlasting.
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are 9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due
these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, season we shall reap, if we faint not.
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good
wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, unto all men, especially unto them who are of the
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and household of faith.
such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with
told you in time past, that they which do such things mine own hand.
shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh,
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuf- they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they
fering, gentleness, goodness, faith, should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised
24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that
with the affections and lusts. they may glory in your flesh.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross
26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified
another, envying one another. unto me, and I unto the world.
CHAPTER 6 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any

B RETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye

which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit
of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be
thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be
on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
tempted. 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in
2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
Christ. 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is your spirit. Amen.
nothing, he deceiveth himself. ¶ Unto the Galatians written from Rome.

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE

TO THE EPHESIANS.
CHAPTER 1 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the

P AUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,

to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the
faithful in Christ Jesus:
forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom
and prudence;
2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will,
from the Lord Jesus Christ. according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus in himself:
Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he
heavenly places in Christ: might gather together in one all things in Christ, both
4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in
foundation of the world, that we should be holy and him:
without blame before him in love: 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children predestinated according to the purpose of him who
by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good plea- worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
sure of his will, 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first
6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath trusted in Christ.
made us accepted in the beloved.
 / 140 / EPHESIANS
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens
of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from
that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without
promise, God in the world:
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far
redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
of his glory. 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the hath broken down the middle wall of partition between
Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, us;
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law
you in my prayers; of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and reve- 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one
lation in the knowledge of him: body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; 17 And came and preached peace to you which were
that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and afar off, and to them that were nigh.
what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the 18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit
saints, unto the Father.
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
us-ward who believe, according to the working of his foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the
mighty power, household of God;
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles
from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief
heavenly places, corner stone;
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together
dominion, and every name that is named, not only in groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habita-
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him tion of God through the Spirit.
to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in CHAPTER 3
all.

CHAPTER 2
F OR this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for
you Gentiles,
2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of

A ND you hath he quickened, who were dead in tres-

passes and sins;
2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the
God which is given me to you-ward:
3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the
mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
course of this world, according to the prince of the 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my
power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the chil- knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
dren of disobedience: 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the
3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles
times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires and prophets by the Spirit;
of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the
children of wrath, even as others. same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love gospel:
wherewith he loved us, 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift
5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual
together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) working of his power.
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this
together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the
7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding unsearchable riches of Christ;
riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through 9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the
Christ Jesus. mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
yourselves: it is the gift of God: 10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. powers in heavenly places might be known by the
10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus church the manifold wisdom of God,
unto good works, which God hath before ordained that 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed
we should walk in them. in Christ Jesus our Lord:
11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confi-
Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by dence by the faith of him.
that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations
by hands; for you, which is your glory.
 EPHESIANS / 141 /
14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated
Lord Jesus Christ, from the life of God through the ignorance that is in
15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is them, because of the blindness of their heart:
named, 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over
16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greedi-
his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in ness.
the inner man; 20 But ye have not so learned Christ;
17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught
being rooted and grounded in love, by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation
breadth, and length, and depth, and height; the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful
19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth lusts;
knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
God. 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is
20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abun- created in righteousness and true holiness.
dantly above all that we ask or think, according to the 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth
power that worketh in us, with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down
throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. upon your wrath:
27 Neither give place to the devil.
CHAPTER 4 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him

I THEREFORE, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you

that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are
called,
labour, working with his hands the thing which is good,
that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying,
forbearing one another in love; that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the 30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are
bond of peace. sealed unto the day of redemption.
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour,
in one hope of your calling; and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath
through all, and in you all. forgiven you.
7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to
the measure of the gift of Christ. CHAPTER 5
8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he
led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also
B E ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us,
and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice
descended first into the lower parts of the earth? to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness,
far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting,
some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean
ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because
the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the chil-
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to dren of disobedience.
and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light
they lie in wait to deceive; in the Lord: walk as children of light:
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and right-
in all things, which is the head, even Christ: eousness and truth;)
16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
compacted by that which every joint supplieth, 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of
according to the effectual working in the measure of darkness, but rather reprove them.
every part, maketh increase of the body unto the 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which
edifying of itself in love. are done of them in secret.
17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye 13 But all things that are reproved are made manifest by
henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.
of their mind,
 / 142 / EPHESIANS
14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters
arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in
15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but
singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
as wise, 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what 7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not
the will of the Lord is. to men:
18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but 8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth,
be filled with the Spirit; the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be
19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and bond or free.
spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your 9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them,
heart to the Lord; forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is
20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and thein heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in
21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of the power of his might.
God. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able
22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, to stand against the wiles of the devil.
as unto the Lord. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as against principalities, against powers, against the rulers
Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of
of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wicked-
the body. ness in high places.
24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,
the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also lovedhaving done all, to stand.
the church, and gave himself for it; 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
washing of water by the word, 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church,
gospel of peace;
not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye
it should be holy and without blemish. shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of
He that loveth his wife loveth himself. the Spirit, which is the word of God:
29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nour- 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the
isheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and
30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and ofsupplication for all saints;
his bones. 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me,
31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the
mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they twomystery of the gospel,
shall be one flesh. 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein
32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ
I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
and the church. 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do,
33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love
Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the
his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she rever-
Lord, shall make known to you all things:
ence her husband. 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose,
that ye might know our affairs, and that he might
CHAPTER 6 comfort your hearts.

C HILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord: for this 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from
is right. God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus
commandment with promise;) Christ in sincerity. Amen.
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live ¶ Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by
long on the earth. Tychicus.
4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath:
but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord.
 THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE PHILIPPIANS.
CHAPTER 1 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour:

P AUL and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to

all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi,
with the bishops and deacons:
yet what I shall choose I wot not.
23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to
depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for
and from the Lord Jesus Christ. you.
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide
4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy
request with joy, of faith;
5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day 26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus
until now; Christ for me by my coming to you again.
6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath 27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the
begun a good work in you will perform it until the day gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or
of Jesus Christ: else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand
7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the
because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my faith of the gospel;
bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the 28 And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is
gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of
8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all salvation, and that of God.
in the bowels of Jesus Christ. 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye now hear to be in me.
may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which CHAPTER 2
are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the
things which happened unto me have fallen out rather
I F there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any
comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any
bowels and mercies,
unto the furtherance of the gospel; 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the
13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
palace, and in all other places; 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confi- lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than
dent by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the themselves.
word without fear. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; also on the things of others.
and some also of good will: 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, Jesus:
supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the to be equal with God:
defence of the gospel. 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness
pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein of men:
do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled
19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation himself, and became obedient unto death, even the
through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus death of the cross.
Christ, 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and
20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, given him a name which is above every name:
that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of
boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magni- things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under
fied in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. the earth;
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
 / 144 / PHILIPPIANS
12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of
not as in my presence only, but now much more in my the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as
absence, work out your own salvation with fear and touching the law, a Pharisee;
trembling. 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the
13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
to do of his good pleasure. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss
14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: for Christ.
15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the
God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for
perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count
world; them but dung, that I may win Christ,
16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteous-
the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither ness, which is of the law, but that which is through the
laboured in vain. faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by
17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service faith:
of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. 10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrec-
18 For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with tion, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made
me. conformable unto his death;
19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus 11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection
shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, of the dead.
when I know your state. 12 Not as though I had already attained, either were
20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may appre-
care for your state. hend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ
21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Jesus.
Christ’s. 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended:
22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are
father, he hath served with me in the gospel. behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are
23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I before,
shall see how it will go with me. 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high
24 But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come calling of God in Christ Jesus.
shortly. 15 Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus
25 Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded,
Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, God shall reveal even this unto you.
and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that 16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us
ministered to my wants. walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
26 For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark
because that ye had heard that he had been sick. them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and
mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of
I should have sorrow upon sorrow. the cross of Christ:
28 I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly,
see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly
sorrowful. things.)
29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also
and hold such in reputation: we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fash-
death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of ioned like unto his glorious body, according to the
service toward me. working whereby he is able even to subdue all things
unto himself.
CHAPTER 3

F INALLY, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write

the same things to you, to me indeed is not
grievous, but for you it is safe. T
CHAPTER 4
HEREFORE, my brethren dearly beloved and
longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the
2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the Lord, my dearly beloved.
concision. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be
3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in of the same mind in the Lord.
the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confi- 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those
dence in the flesh. women which laboured with me in the gospel, with
4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose
any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might names are in the book of life.
trust in the flesh, I more: 4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
 COLOSSIANS / 145 /
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The 14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did
Lord is at hand. communicate with my affliction.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer 15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning
and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no
made known unto God. church communicated with me as concerning giving
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all under- and receiving, but ye only.
standing, shall keep your hearts and minds through 16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto
Christ Jesus. my necessity.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatso- 17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may
ever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, what- abound to your account.
soever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, 18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received
whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an
virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable,
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and wellpleasing to God.
received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to
peace shall be with you. his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last 20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and
your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were ever. Amen.
also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have are with me greet you.
learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be 22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of
content. Cæsar’s household.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
abound: every where and in all things I am instructed Amen.
both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ¶ It was written to the Philippians from Rome by
suffer need. Epaphroditus.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strength-
eneth me.

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE

TO THE COLOSSIANS.
CHAPTER 1 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all

P AUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,

and Timotheus our brother,
2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are
pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and
increasing in the knowledge of God;
11 Strengthened with all might, according to his
at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. joyfulness;
3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us
Jesus Christ, praying always for you, meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in
4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the light:
love which ye have to all the saints, 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness,
5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood,
gospel; even the forgiveness of sins:
6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn
bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day of every creature:
ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven,
7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they
who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers:
8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. all things were created by him, and for him:
9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things
not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be consist.
filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is
spiritual understanding; the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all
things he might have the preeminence.
 / 146 / COLOSSIANS
19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all 11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumci-
fulness dwell; sion made without hands, in putting off the body of the
20 And, having made peace through the blood of his sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by 12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen
him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in with him through the faith of the operation of God, who
heaven. hath raised him from the dead.
21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircum-
in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he recon- cision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with
ciled him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was
holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of
23 If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and the way, nailing it to his cross;
be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he
ye have heard, and which was preached to every crea- made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in
ture which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a it.
minister; 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink,
24 Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of
that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my the sabbath days:
flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body
25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the is of Christ.
dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary
fulfil the word of God; humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into
26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by
from generations, but now is made manifest to his his fleshly mind,
saints: 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches by joints and bands having nourishment ministered,
of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Christ in you, the hope of glory: 20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudi-
28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching ments of the world, why, as though living in the world,
every man in all wisdom; that we may present every are ye subject to ordinances,
man perfect in Christ Jesus: 21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not;
29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his 22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the
working, which worketh in me mightily. commandments and doctrines of men?
23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will
CHAPTER 2 worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not

F OR I would that ye knew what great conflict I have in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many
as have not seen my face in the flesh; CHAPTER 3
2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit
together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance
of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the hand of God.
I F ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things
which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right

mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on
3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and the earth.
knowledge. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in
4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with God.
enticing words. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye
5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you also appear with him in glory.
in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the 5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the
stedfastness of your faith in Christ. earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil
6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
walk ye in him: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on
7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the the children of disobedience:
faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived
thanksgiving. in them.
8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice,
and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the
9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead old man with his deeds;
bodily. 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in
10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all knowledge after the image of him that created him:
principality and power:
 COLOSSIANS / 147 /
11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto
nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ,
but Christ is all, and in all. for which I am also in bonds:
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without,
mind, meekness, longsuffering; redeeming the time.
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if 6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with
any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every
forgave you, so also do ye. man.
14 And above all these things put on charity, which is 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a
the bond of perfectness. beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowser-
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the vant in the Lord:
which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with one of you. They shall make known unto you all things
grace in your hearts to the Lord. which are done here.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and
name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye
Father by him. received commandments: if he come unto you, receive
18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, him;)
as it is fit in the Lord. 11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the
19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the
them. kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ,
well pleasing unto the Lord. saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in
21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all
be discouraged. the will of God.
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to 13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for
the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hier-
singleness of heart, fearing God: apolis.
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
and not unto men; 15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and
24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. 16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that
25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that
which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry
CHAPTER 4 which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

M ASTERS, give unto your servants that which is

just and equal; knowing that ye also have a
Master in heaven.
18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember
my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
¶ Written from Rome to the Colossians by
2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with Tychicus and Onesimus.
thanksgiving;
 THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL
THE APOSTLE
TO THE THESSALONIANS.
CHAPTER 1 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were

P AUL, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church

of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and
in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace,
willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of
God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear
unto us.
from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for
2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making labouring night and day, because we would not be
mention of you in our prayers; chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the
3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and gospel of God.
labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly
Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that
4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. believe:
5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but 11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and
also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called
among you for your sake. you unto his kingdom and glory.
6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing,
having received the word in much affliction, with joy of because, when ye received the word of God which ye
the Holy Ghost: heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as
7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Mace- it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh
donia and Achaia. also in you that believe.
8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not 14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of
only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place God which in Judæa are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have
your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as
need not to speak any thing. they have of the Jews:
9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of 15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own
entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not
from idols to serve the living and true God; God, and are contrary to all men:
10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised 16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they
from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath
wrath to come. is come upon them to the uttermost.
17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short
CHAPTER 2 time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more

F OR yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto

you, that it was not in vain:
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were
abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I
Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing?
bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ
with much contention. at his coming?
3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of unclean- 20 For ye are our glory and joy.
ness, nor in guile:
4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with CHAPTER 3
the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but
God, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye
W HEREFORE when we could no longer forbear,
we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of
know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
others, when we might have been burdensome, as the 3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for
apostles of Christ. yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cher-
isheth her children:
 1 THESSALONIANS / 149 /
4 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even
that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with
and ye know. him.
5 For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that
to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the
tempted you, and our labour be in vain. Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
6 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with
brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the
that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
greatly to see us, as we also to see you: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught
7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in
our affliction and distress by your faith: the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you,
for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before CHAPTER 5
our God;
10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see
your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in
B UT of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have
no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord
your faith? so cometh as a thief in the night.
11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden
Christ, direct our way unto you. destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a
12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in woman with child; and they shall not escape.
love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day
do toward you: should overtake you as a thief.
13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the
in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch
and be sober.
CHAPTER 4 7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be

F URTHERMORE then we beseech you, brethren,

and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have
received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God,
drunken are drunken in the night.
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the
breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope
so ye would abound more and more. of salvation.
2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain
Lord Jesus. salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we
that ye should abstain from fornication: should live together with him.
4 That every one of you should know how to possess his 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify
vessel in sanctification and honour; one another, even as also ye do.
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which
which know not God: labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and
6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in admonish you;
any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their
such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are
holiness. unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be
8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but patient toward all men.
God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but
9 But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves,
unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one and to all men.
another. 16 Rejoice evermore.
10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which 17 Pray without ceasing.
are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God
ye increase more and more; in Christ Jesus concerning you.
11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own 19 Quench not the Spirit.
business, and to work with your own hands, as we 20 Despise not prophesyings.
commanded you; 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be
concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus
even as others which have no hope. Christ.
 / 150 / 2 THESSALONIANS
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
25 Brethren, pray for us. Amen.
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. ¶ The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was
27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto written from Athens.
all the holy brethren.

THE
SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE
APOSTLE
TO THE THESSALONIANS.
CHAPTER 1 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled,

P AUL, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church

of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ:
neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us,
as that the day of Christ is at hand.
3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day
2 Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and shall not come, except there come a falling away first,
the Lord Jesus Christ. and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is
as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceed- called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God
ingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is
other aboundeth; God.
4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told
God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions you these things?
and tribulations that ye endure: 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be
5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment revealed in his time.
of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he
of God, for which ye also suffer: who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the
tribulation to them that trouble you; Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and
7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan
mighty angels, with all power and signs and lying wonders,
8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in
not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus them that perish; because they received not the love of
Christ: the truth, that they might be saved.
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delu-
from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his sion, that they should believe a lie:
power; 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the
10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
to be admired in all them that believe (because our testi- 13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for
mony among you was believed) in that day. you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath
11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God from the beginning chosen you to salvation through
would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the
with power: obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glori- 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the tradi-
fied in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our tions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or
God and the Lord Jesus Christ. our epistle.
CHAPTER 2 16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even

N OW we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of

our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering
together unto him,
our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us ever-
lasting consolation and good hope through grace,
17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good
word and work.
 1 TIMOTHY / 151 /
CHAPTER 3 10 For even when we were with you, this we

F INALLY, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the

Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as
it is with you:
commanded you, that if any would not work, neither
should he eat.
11 For we hear that there are some which walk among
2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
wicked men: for all men have not faith. 12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work,
keep you from evil. and eat their own bread.
4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
that ye both do and will do the things which we 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle,
command you. note that man, and have no company with him, that he
5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, may be ashamed.
and into the patient waiting for Christ. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as
6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our a brother.
Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from 16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always
every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the by all means. The Lord be with you all.
tradition which he received of us. 17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is
7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we the token in every epistle: so I write.
behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
8 Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but Amen.
wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we ¶ The second epistle to the Thessalonians was
might not be chargeable to any of you: written from Athens.
9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves
an ensample unto you to follow us.

THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL

THE APOSTLE TO
TIMOTHY.
CHAPTER 1 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous

P AUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the command-

ment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ,
which is our hope;
man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the
ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for
murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, manslayers,
and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our 10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves
Lord. with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary
went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some to sound doctrine;
that they teach no other doctrine, 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God,
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which was committed to my trust.
which minister questions, rather than godly edifying 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled
which is in faith: so do. me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a ministry;
pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and
unfeigned: injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it igno-
6 From which some having swerved have turned aside rantly in unbelief.
unto vain jangling; 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant
7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all accepta-
8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it tion, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save
lawfully; sinners; of whom I am chief.
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me
first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for
a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him
to life everlasting.
 / 152 / 1 TIMOTHY
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which
only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of
Amen. the devil.
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-
according to the prophecies which went before on thee, tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy
that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; lucre;
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use
20 Of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blas- 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers,
pheme. sober, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling
CHAPTER 2 their children and their own houses well.

I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made
for all men;
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well
purchase to themselves a good degree, and great bold-
ness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto
lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and thee shortly:
honesty. 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is
Saviour; the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the truth.
the knowledge of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the
and men, the man Christ Jesus; Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles,
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in believed on in the world, received up into glory.
due time.
7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, CHAPTER 4
(I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the
Gentiles in faith and verity.
8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up
N OW the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter
times some shall depart from the faith, giving
heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in seared with a hot iron;
modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from
with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; meats, which God hath created to be received with
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
with good works. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp 5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
authority over the man, but to be in silence. 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ,
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine,
deceived was in the transgression. whereunto thou hast attained.
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if 7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise
they continue in faith and charity and holiness with thyself rather unto godliness.
sobriety. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is
profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that
CHAPTER 3 now is, and of that which is to come.

T HIS is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a

bishop, he desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one
9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach,
because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of
wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospi- all men, specially of those that believe.
tality, apt to teach; 11 These things command and teach.
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an
but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his chil- charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
dren in subjection with all gravity; 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhorta-
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, tion, to doctrine.
how shall he take care of the church of God?) 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the
the condemnation of the devil. presbytery.
 1 TIMOTHY / 153 /
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to 24 Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to
them; that thy profiting may appear to all. judgment; and some men they follow after.
16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; 25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest
continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
thyself, and them that hear thee.
CHAPTER 6

R
CHAPTER 5
EBUKE not an elder, but intreat him as a father;
and the younger men as brethren;
L ET as many servants as are under the yoke count
their own masters worthy of all honour, that the
name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, 2 And they that have believing masters, let them not
with all purity. despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. them service, because they are faithful and beloved,
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to whole-
parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. some words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ,
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about ques-
night and day. tions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife,
6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. railings, evil surmisings,
7 And these things give in charge, that they may be 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and
blameless. destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness:
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for from such withdraw thyself.
those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
worse than an infidel. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under certain we can carry nothing out.
threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought content.
up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a
washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which
if she have diligently followed every good work. drown men in destruction and perdition.
11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which
begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,
12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
first faith. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,
from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also meekness.
and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a
children, guide the house, give none occasion to the good profession before many witnesses.
adversary to speak reproachfully. 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quick-
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan. eneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before
16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot,
that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of Christ:
double honour, especially they who labour in the word 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed
and doctrine. and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light
that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath
of his reward. seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power ever-
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before lasting. Amen.
two or three witnesses. 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the
fear. living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works,
and the elect angels, that thou observe these things ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
without preferring one before another, doing nothing by 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation
partiality. against the time to come, that they may lay hold on
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker eternal life.
of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and opposi-
stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities. tions of science falsely so called:
 / 154 / 2 TIMOTHY
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the ¶ The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea,
faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.

THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL

THE APOSTLE TO
TIMOTHY.
CHAPTER 1 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very

P
Jesus,
AUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,
according to the promise of life which is in Christ
diligently, and found me.
18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of
the Lord in that day: and in how many things he minis-
2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and tered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with CHAPTER 2
pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remem-
brance of thee in my prayers night and day;
4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears,
T HOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that
is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among
that I may be filled with joy; many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men,
5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that who shall be able to teach others also.
is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of
and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee Jesus Christ.
also. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the
6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath
the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my chosen him to be a soldier.
hands. 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of crowned, except he strive lawfully.
power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker
8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our of the fruits.
Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee under-
afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; standing in all things.
9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, 8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was
not according to our works, but according to his own raised from the dead according to my gospel:
purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto
before the world began, bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that
Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ
hath brought life and immortality to light through the Jesus with eternal glory.
gospel: 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we
11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an shall also live with him:
apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: never- him, he also will deny us:
theless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot
believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that deny himself.
which I have committed unto him against that day. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast them before the Lord that they strive not about words to
heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
14 That good thing which was committed unto thee 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly
15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be dividing the word of truth.
turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will
Hermogenes. increase unto more ungodliness.
16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is
for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my Hymenæus and Philetus;
chain:
 2 TIMOTHY / 155 /
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy
resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salva-
some. tion through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is
having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ instruction in righteousness:
depart from iniquity. 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold furnished unto all good works.
and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to
honour, and some to dishonour. CHAPTER 4
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall
be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the
master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
I CHARGE thee therefore before God, and the Lord
Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead
at his appearing and his kingdom;
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season;
faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and
of a pure heart. doctrine.
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing 3 For the time will come when they will not endure
that they do gender strifes. sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose them- shall be turned unto fables.
selves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the
the acknowledging of the truth; work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my
snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his departure is at hand.
will. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I
have kept the faith:
CHAPTER 3 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of right-

T HIS know also, that in the last days perilous times

shall come.
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous,
eousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give
me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them
also that love his appearing.
boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:
unthankful, unholy, 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this
3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica;
accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.
good, 11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him
4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
than lovers of God; 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power 13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou
thereof: from such turn away. comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially
6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and the parchments.
lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the
divers lusts, Lord reward him according to his works:
7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowl- 15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly with-
edge of the truth. stood our words.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do 16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all
these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, repro- men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to
bate concerning the faith. their charge.
9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and
be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I
life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work,
Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to
endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall 19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of
suffer persecution. Onesiphorus.
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and 20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left
worse, deceiving, and being deceived. at Miletum sick.
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast
learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom
thou hast learned them;
 / 156 / TITUS
21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus ¶ The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained
greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was
all the brethren. written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero
22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be the second time.
with you. Amen.

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO

TITUS.
CHAPTER 1 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound

P AUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus

Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the
acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
in faith, in charity, in patience.
3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as
becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, much wine, teachers of good things;
promised before the world began; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to
3 But hath in due times manifested his word through love their husbands, to love their children,
preaching, which is committed unto me according to 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient
the commandment of God our Saviour; to their own husbands, that the word of God be not
4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, blasphemed.
mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Jesus Christ our Saviour. 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works:
5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain 8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that
elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil
6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having thing to say of you.
faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; masters, and to please them well in all things; not
not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no answering again;
striker, not given to filthy lucre; 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that
8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all
just, holy, temperate; things.
9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath
that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort appeared to all men,
and to convince the gainsayers. 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly
10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in
deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: this present world;
11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious
houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
lucre’s sake. 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us
12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar
The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. people, zealous of good works.
13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all
that they may be sound in the faith; authority. Let no man despise thee.
14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and command-
ments of men, that turn from the truth. CHAPTER 3
15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that
are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even
their mind and conscience is defiled.
P
UT them in mind to be subject to principalities and
powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every
good work,
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle,
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they
deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto
shewing all meekness unto all men.
every good work reprobate. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobe-
dient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living
CHAPTER 2 in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

B UT speak thou the things which become sound 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our
doctrine: Saviour toward man appeared,
 PHILEMON / 157 /
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and
but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing sinneth, being condemned of himself.
of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have deter-
our Saviour; mined there to winter.
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey
heirs according to the hope of eternal life. diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that 14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for
thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
God might be careful to maintain good works. These 15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love
things are good and profitable unto men. us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and ¶ It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop
contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Mace-
unprofitable and vain. donia.
10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second
admonition reject;

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO

PHILEMON.
CHAPTER 1 14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy

P AUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our

brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and
fellowlabourer,
benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but will-
ingly.
15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that
2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow- thou shouldest receive him for ever;
soldier, and to the church in thy house: 16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother
3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee,
Lord Jesus Christ. both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my 17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as
prayers, myself.
5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward 18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put
the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; that on mine account;
6 That the communication of thy faith may become 19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will
effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto
which is in you in Christ Jesus. me even thine own self besides.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, 20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord:
because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, refresh my bowels in the Lord.
brother. 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto
8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
enjoin thee that which is convenient, 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that
9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus 23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in
Christ. Christ Jesus;
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my
begotten in my bonds: fellowlabourers.
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
profitable to thee and to me: Amen.
12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, ¶ Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus
that is, mine own bowels: a servant.
13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy
stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of
the gospel:
 THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE
TO THE HEBREWS.
CHAPTER 1 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and

G OD, who at sundry times and in divers manners

spake in time past unto the fathers by the
prophets,
wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy
Ghost, according to his own will?
5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the
2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, world to come, whereof we speak.
whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is
also he made the worlds; man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man,
3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express that thou visitest him?
image of his person, and upholding all things by the 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou
word of his power, when he had by himself purged our crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him
sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; over the works of thy hands:
4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet.
by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left
they. nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not
5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou yet all things put under him.
art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the
will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and
6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death
the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God for every man.
worship him. 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by
7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory,
spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. to make the captain of their salvation perfect through
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for sufferings.
ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of
11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sancti-
thy kingdom. fied are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to
9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; call them brethren,
therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with 12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in
the oil of gladness above thy fellows. the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foun- 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again,
dation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
thine hands: 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh
11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the
shall wax old as doth a garment; same; that through death he might destroy him that had
12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they the power of death, that is, the devil;
shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all
shall not fail. their lifetime subject to bondage.
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but
my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? he took on him the seed of Abraham.
14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made
minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and
faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make
CHAPTER 2 reconciliation for the sins of the people.

T HEREFORE we ought to give the more earnest 18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted,
heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any he is able to succour them that are tempted.
time we should let them slip.
2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and CHAPTER 3
every transgression and disobedience received a just
recompence of reward; W HEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the
heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High
3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also
was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Moses was faithful in all his house.
 HEBREWS / 159 /
3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not
Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath afterward have spoken of another day.
more honour than the house. 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath
built all things is God. ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any
servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be man fall after the same example of unbelief.
spoken after; 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and
6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the
are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and
of the hope firm unto the end. marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of
7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will the heart.
hear his voice, 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in
8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the
day of temptation in the wilderness: eyes of him with whom we have to do.
9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is
my works forty years. passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us
10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and hold fast our profession.
said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be
known my ways. touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all
11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
rest.) 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of
12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help
evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. in time of need.
13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To
day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitful- CHAPTER 5
ness of sin.
14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the
beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;
F OR every high priest taken from among men is
ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that
he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on
harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is
16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: compassed with infirmity.
howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so
17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not also for himself, to offer for sins.
with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he
wilderness? that is called of God, as was Aaron.
18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter 5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high
into his rest, but to them that believed not? priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to
19 So we see that they could not enter in because of day have I begotten thee.
unbelief. 6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for
ever after the order of Melchisedec.
CHAPTER 4 7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up

L ET us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of

entering into his rest, any of you should seem to
come short of it.
prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears
unto him that was able to save him from death, and was
heard in that he feared;
2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto 8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the
them: but the word preached did not profit them, not things which he suffered;
being mixed with faith in them that heard it. 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of
3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter 10 Called of God an high priest after the order of
into my rest: although the works were finished from the Melchisedec.
foundation of the world. 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be
4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye
works. have need that one teach you again which be the first
5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as
6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word
not in because of unbelief: of righteousness: for he is a babe.
7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full
day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will age, even those who by reason of use have their senses
hear his voice, harden not your hearts. exercised to discern both good and evil.
 / 160 / HEBREWS
CHAPTER 6 3 Without father, without mother, without descent,

T HEREFORE leaving the principles of the doctrine

of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying
again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but
made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continu-
ally.
and of faith toward God, 4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom
2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judg- 5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who
ment. receive the office of the priesthood, have a command-
3 And this will we do, if God permit. ment to take tithes of the people according to the law,
4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlight- that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the
ened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were loins of Abraham:
made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 6 But he whose descent is not counted from them
5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had
powers of the world to come, the promises.
6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto 7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the
repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of better.
God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he
7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by 9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes,
whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: payed tithes in Abraham.
8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, 10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when
and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. Melchisedec met him.
9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priest-
and things that accompany salvation, though we thus hood, (for under it the people received the law,) what
speak. further need was there that another priest should rise
10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after
labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, the order of Aaron?
in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of
11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the necessity a change also of the law.
same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to
end: another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who altar.
through faith and patience inherit the promises. 14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of
13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priest-
he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, hood.
14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multi- 15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the simil-
plying I will multiply thee. itude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained 16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal command-
the promise. ment, but after the power of an endless life.
16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for 17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the
confirmation is to them an end of all strife. order of Melchisedec.
17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto 18 For there is verily a disannulling of the command-
the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, ment going before for the weakness and unprofitable-
confirmed it by an oath: ness thereof.
18 That by two immutable things, in which it was 19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in
impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong conso- of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto
lation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the God.
hope set before us: 20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made
19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both priest:
sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within 21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but
the veil; this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord
20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after
made an high priest for ever after the order of the order of Melchisedec:)
Melchisedec. 22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testa-
ment.
CHAPTER 7 23 And they truly were many priests, because they were

F OR this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the

most high God, who met Abraham returning from
the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
not suffered to continue by reason of death:
24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an
unchangeable priesthood.
2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first 25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the utter-
being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after most that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth
that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; to make intercession for them.
 HEBREWS / 161 /
26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, 3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is
harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made called the Holiest of all;
higher than the heavens; 4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the
27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was
up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that
people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up budded, and the tables of the covenant;
himself. 5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the
28 For the law maketh men high priests which have mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the 6 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests
law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the
service of God.
CHAPTER 8 7 But into the second went the high priest alone once

N OW of the things which we have spoken this is the

sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on
the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the
every year, not without blood, which he offered for
himself, and for the errors of the people:
8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the
heavens; holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the
2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, first tabernacle was yet standing:
which the Lord pitched, and not man. 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which
3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not
sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to
somewhat also to offer. the conscience;
4 For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers
seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until
the law: the time of reformation.
5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly 11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things
things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not
about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his
thee in the mount. own blood he entered in once into the holy place,
6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
by how much also he is the mediator of a better 13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of
covenant, which was established upon better promises. an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the puri-
7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then fying of the flesh:
should no place have been sought for the second. 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who
8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot
come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve
with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: the living God?
9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new
fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of
them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued the transgressions that were under the first testament,
not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the they which are called might receive the promise of
Lord. eternal inheritance.
10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity
house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put be the death of the testator.
my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: other-
and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a wise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
people: 18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated
11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, without blood.
and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the
all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. people according to the law, he took the blood of calves
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop,
their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. and sprinkled both the book, and all the people,
13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the 20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God
first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is hath enjoined unto you.
ready to vanish away. 21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the taber-
nacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
CHAPTER 9 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with

T HEN verily the first covenant had also ordinances

of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.
2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein
blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things
in the heavens should be purified with these; but the
was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than
which is called the sanctuary. these.
 / 162 / HEBREWS
24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the
with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into holiest by the blood of Jesus,
heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated
us: for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high 21 And having an high priest over the house of God;
priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of
of others; faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil
26 For then must he often have suffered since the foun- conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
dation of the world: but now once in the end of the 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without
world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
of himself. 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after and to good works:
this the judgment: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as
28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and
and unto them that look for him shall he appear the so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
second time without sin unto salvation. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the
knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacri-
CHAPTER 10 fice for sins,

F OR the law having a shadow of good things to

come, and not the very image of the things, can
never with those sacrifices which they offered year by
27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and
fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
28 He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy
year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. under two or three witnesses:
2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he
because that the worshippers once purged should have be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the
had no more conscience of sins. Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the
3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing,
made of sins every year. and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance
goats should take away sins. belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord.
5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living
thou prepared me: God.
6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had 32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which,
no pleasure. after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of
7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is afflictions;
written of me,) to do thy will, O God. 33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by
8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became
offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither companions of them that were so used.
hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law; 34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took
9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in your-
taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. selves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the substance.
offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and great recompence of reward.
offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done
take away sins: the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will
sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; come, and will not tarry.
13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw
his footstool. back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdi-
that are sanctified. tion; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for
after that he had said before, CHAPTER 11
16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after
those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their
hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
N OW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were
more. framed by the word of God, so that things which are
18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more seen were not made of things which do appear.
offering for sin.
 HEBREWS / 163 /
4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacri- 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused
fice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;
righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of
dead yet speaketh. God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than
death; and was not found, because God had translated the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the
him: for before his translation he had this testimony, recompence of the reward.
that he pleased God. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he 28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprin-
is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. kling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn
7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen should touch them.
as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of 29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry
his house; by the which he condemned the world, and land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were
8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a compassed about seven days.
place which he should after receive for an inheritance, 31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that
obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. believed not, when she had received the spies with
9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a peace.
strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and 32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me
Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of
10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the
whose builder and maker is God. prophets:
11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought
conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths
was past age, because she judged him faithful who had of lions,
promised. 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of
12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed
as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and
13 These all died in faith, not having received the prom- others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that
ises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded they might obtain a better resurrection:
of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourg-
were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. ings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were
seek a country. tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered
15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute,
from whence they came out, they might have had afflicted, tormented;
opportunity to have returned. 38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered
16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heav- in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of
enly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their the earth.
God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 39 And these all, having obtained a good report through
17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up faith, received not the promise:
Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up 40 God having provided some better thing for us, that
his only begotten son, they without us should not be made perfect.
18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be
called: CHAPTER 12
19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even
from the dead; from whence also he received him in a
figure.
W HEREFORE seeing we also are compassed about
with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside
every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,
20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning and let us run with patience the race that is set before
things to come. us,
21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our
sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured
his staff. the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the
22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the right hand of the throne of God.
departing of the children of Israel; and gave command- 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of
ment concerning his bones. sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in
23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three your minds.
months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against
child; and they were not afraid of the king’s command- sin.
ment.
 / 164 / HEBREWS
5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they
unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much
chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that
of him: speaketh from heaven:
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scour- 26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath
geth every son whom he receiveth. promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth
7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with only, but also heaven.
sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth 27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the
not? removing of those things that are shaken, as of things
8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken
partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. may remain.
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be
corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God
much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
and live? 29 For our God is a consuming fire.
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their
own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be CHAPTER 13
partakers of his holiness.
11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be
joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth
L ET brotherly love continue.
2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby
some have entertained angels unawares.
the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with
are exercised thereby. them; and them which suffer adversity, as being your-
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and selves also in the body.
the feeble knees; 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled:
13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be
healed. content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I
14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
which no man shall see the Lord: 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I
15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of will not fear what man shall do unto me.
God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who
and thereby many be defiled; have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith
16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for
17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have ever.
inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no 9 Be not carried about with divers and strange
place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be estab-
tears. lished with grace; not with meats, which have not prof-
18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be ited them that have been occupied therein.
touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, 10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat
and darkness, and tempest, which serve the tabernacle.
19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; 11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is
which voice they that heard intreated that the word brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are
should not be spoken to them any more: burned without the camp.
20 (For they could not endure that which was 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the
commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a 13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp,
dart: bearing his reproach.
21 And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I 14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one
exceedingly fear and quake:) to come.
22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to
of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving
innumerable company of angels, thanks to his name.
23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for
which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit
24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that
to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not
than that of Abel. with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience,
in all things willing to live honestly.
 JAMES / 165 /
19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be 22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of
restored to you the sooner. exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few
20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the words.
dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, 23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty;
through the blood of the everlasting covenant, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, 24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all
working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, the saints. They of Italy salute you.
through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and 25 Grace be with you all. Amen.
ever. Amen. ¶ Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.

THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF

JAMES.
CHAPTER 1 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be

J AMES, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad,
greeting.
swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness
of God.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of
temptations; naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh word, which is able to save your souls.
patience. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be deceiving your own selves.
perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and
shall be given him. straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and
wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a
and tossed. doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any 26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and
thing of the Lord. bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. man’s religion is vain.
9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the
exalted: Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their
10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the
flower of the grass he shall pass away. world.
11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat,
but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, CHAPTER 2
and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall
the rich man fade away in his ways.
12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for
M Y brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a
when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a
the Lord hath promised to them that love him. poor man in vile raiment;
13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay
God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good
tempteth he any man: place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here
14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of under my footstool:
his own lust, and enticed. 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become
15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: judges of evil thoughts?
and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen
16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the
17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, kingdom which he hath promised to them that love
and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom him?
is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men
18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
 / 166 / JAMES
7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth
which ye are called? great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire
8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, kindleth!
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the
9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole
are convinced of the law as transgressors. body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is
10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet set on fire of hell.
offend in one point, he is guilty of all. 7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents,
11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed
Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou of mankind:
kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil,
12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by full of deadly poison.
the law of liberty. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and there-
13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath with curse we men, which are made after the similitude
shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judg- of God.
ment. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and
14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet
15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily water and bitter?
food, 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries?
16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt
ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not water and fresh.
those things which are needful to the body; what doth it 13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge
profit? among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his
17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being works with meekness of wisdom.
alone. 14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts,
18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have glory not, and lie not against the truth.
works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is
shew thee my faith by my works. earthly, sensual, devilish.
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: 16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion
the devils also believe, and tremble. and every evil work.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then
works is dead? peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when and good fruits, without partiality, and without
he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? hypocrisy.
22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of
works was faith made perfect? them that make peace.
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham
believed God, and it was imputed unto him for right- CHAPTER 4
eousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and
not by faith only.
F ROM whence come wars and fightings among you?
come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in
your members?
25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and
works, when she had received the messengers, and had cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because
sent them out another way? ye ask not.
26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye
without works is dead also. may consume it upon your lusts.
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the
CHAPTER 3 friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever

M Y brethren, be not many masters, knowing that

we shall receive the greater condemnation.
2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend
therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of
God.
5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit
not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
bridle the whole body. 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God
3 Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and he will flee from you.
and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.
with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts,
listeth. ye double minded.
9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter
be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
 JAMES / 167 /
10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he 7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the
shall lift you up. Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious
11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he
speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, receive the early and latter rain.
speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou 8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming
judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. of the Lord draweth nigh.
12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to 9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be
destroy: who art thou that judgest another? condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
13 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will 10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in
go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering afflic-
and sell, and get gain: tion, and of patience.
14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. 11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have
For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of
for a little time, and then vanisheth away. the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender
15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, mercy.
and do this, or that. 12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither
16 But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other
rejoicing is evil. oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye
17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth fall into condemnation.
it not, to him it is sin. 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any
merry? let him sing psalms.
CHAPTER 5 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of

G O to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your

miseries that shall come upon you.
2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are
the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him
with oil in the name of the Lord:
15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the
motheaten. Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins,
3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them they shall be forgiven him.
shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for
it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent
days. prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
4 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are,
down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it
crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are rained not on the earth by the space of three years and
entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. six months.
5 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and
wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of the earth brought forth her fruit.
slaughter. 19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one
6 Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth convert him;
not resist you. 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner
from the error of his way shall save a soul from death,
and shall hide a multitude of sins.
 THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF
PETER.
CHAPTER 1 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed

P ETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers

scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia,
Asia, and Bithynia,
with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your
vain conversation received by tradition from your
fathers;
2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb
Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedi- without blemish and without spot:
ence and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation
unto you, and peace, be multiplied. of the world, but was manifest in these last times for
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus you,
Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath 21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up
begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and
of Jesus Christ from the dead, hope might be in God.
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and 22 Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the
that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart
salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. fervently:
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if 23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of
need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold tempta- incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and
tions: abideth for ever.
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious 24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the
than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower
might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the thereof falleth away:
appearing of Jesus Christ: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy
unspeakable and full of glory: CHAPTER 2
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of
your souls.
10 Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and
W
ings,
HEREFORE laying aside all malice, and all guile,
and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speak-

searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word,
should come unto you: that ye may grow thereby:
11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed
beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
should follow. 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house,
12 Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto them- an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices,
selves, but unto us they did minister the things, which acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
are now reported unto you by them that have preached 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold,
the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he
from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into. that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but
and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the
unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the
14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves corner,
according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient:
in all manner of conversation; whereunto also they were appointed.
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an
17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth
persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness
time of your sojourning here in fear: into his marvellous light:
 1 PETER / 169 /
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now 7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to
the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the
now have obtained mercy. weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of
11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and life; that your prayers be not hindered.
pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one
the soul; of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
12 Having your conversation honest among the 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but
Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evil- contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto
doers, they may by your good works, which they shall called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak
Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; no guile:
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace,
for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of and ensue it.
them that do well. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the
put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: Lord is against them that do evil.
16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of mali- 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers
ciousness, but as the servants of God. of that which is good?
17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are
Honour the king. ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be
only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh
19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness
toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. and fear:
20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your 16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak
faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that
and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
with God. 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer
21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also for well doing, than for evil doing.
suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just
follow his steps: for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put
22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
mouth: 19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits
23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when in prison;
he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to 20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the
him that judgeth righteously: longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while
24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls
the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto were saved by water.
righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also
25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the
returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,)
by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
CHAPTER 3 22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of

L IKEWISE, ye wives, be in subjection to your own

husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also
may without the word be won by the conversation of the
God; angels and authorities and powers being made
subject unto him.

wives; CHAPTER 4
2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled
with fear.
3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of
F ORASMUCH then as Christ hath suffered for us in
the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same
mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased
plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on from sin;
of apparel; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the
4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and 3 For the time past of our life may suffice us to have
quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in
5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquet-
also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in ings, and abominable idolatries:
subjection unto their own husbands: 4 Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with
6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid 5 Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge
with any amazement. the quick and the dead.
 / 170 / 1 PETER
6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to CHAPTER 5
them that are dead, that they might be judged according
to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the
spirit.
T HE elders which are among you I exhort, who am
also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of
Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be
7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore revealed:
sober, and watch unto prayer. 2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the
8 And above all things have fervent charity among your- oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for
selves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being
10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister ensamples to the flock.
the same one to another, as good stewards of the mani- 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall
fold grace of God. receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder.
if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed
God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth
through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion grace to the humble.
for ever and ever. Amen. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
happened unto you: 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil,
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may
sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may devour:
be glad also with exceeding joy. 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the
14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that
ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: are in the world.
on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his
glorified. eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.
matters. Amen.
16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose,
ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this
17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the 13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with
end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall 14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be
the ungodly and the sinner appear? with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will
of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well
doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
 THE SECOND EPISTLE GENERAL OF
PETER.
CHAPTER 1 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; where-

S IMON Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus

Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith
with us through the righteousness of God and our
unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that
shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day
star arise in your hearts:
Saviour Jesus Christ: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture
2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the is of any private interpretation.
knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of
3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by
things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the the Holy Ghost.
knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and
virtue: CHAPTER 2
4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and
precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers
of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that
B UT there were false prophets also among the
people, even as there shall be false teachers among
you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even
is in the world through lust. denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon
5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith themselves swift destruction.
virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
patience; and to patience godliness; 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned
7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now
kindness charity. of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slum-
8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make bereth not.
you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the 4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast
knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of
9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;
see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the
his old sins. eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in
10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to the flood upon the world of the ungodly;
make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these 6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into
things, ye shall never fall: ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making
11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you them an ensample unto those that after should live
abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord ungodly;
and Saviour Jesus Christ. 7 And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversa-
12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always tion of the wicked:
in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in
and be established in the present truth. seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to
13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, day with their unlawful deeds;)
to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of
14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my taber- temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of
nacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. judgment to be punished:
15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after 10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of
my decease to have these things always in remembrance. uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous
16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of
when we made known unto you the power and coming dignities.
of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his 11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and
majesty. might, bring not railing accusation against them before
17 For he received from God the Father honour and the Lord.
glory, when there came such a voice to him from the 12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken
excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they under-
well pleased. stand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corrup-
18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, tion;
when we were with him in the holy mount.
 / 172 / 2 PETER
13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as 5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word
they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing
they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their out of the water and in the water:
own deceivings while they feast with you; 6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed
14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease with water, perished:
from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have 7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the
exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against
15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, 8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that
who loved the wages of unrighteousness; one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a
16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass thousand years as one day.
speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some
prophet. men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward,
17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried not willing that any should perish, but that all should
with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is come to repentance.
reserved for ever. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the
18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a
they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent
wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall
who live in error. be burned up.
19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved,
the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is over- what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy
come, of the same is he brought in bondage. conversation and godliness,
20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day
world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be
Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and over- dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
come, the latter end is worse with them than the begin- 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for
ning. new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth right-
21 For it had been better for them not to have known eousness.
the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such
to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace,
them. without spot, and blameless.
22 But it is happened unto them according to the true 15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is
proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also
the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. according to the wisdom given unto him hath written
unto you;
CHAPTER 3 16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these

T HIS second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you;

in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of
remembrance:
things; in which are some things hard to be understood,
which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as
they do also the other scriptures, unto their own
2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were destruction.
spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the 17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things
commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error
Saviour: of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord
days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and
4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for for ever. Amen.
since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they
were from the beginning of the creation.
 THE FIRST EPISTLE GENERAL OF
JOHN.
CHAPTER 1 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and

T HAT which was from the beginning, which we have

heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we
have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the
there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and
walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth,
Word of life; because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and 12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are
bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which forgiven you for his name’s sake.
was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him
3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men,
you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto
our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
Christ. 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have
4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may known him that is from the beginning. I have written
be full. unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the
5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the
and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no wicked one.
darkness at all. 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father
in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: is not in him.
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and
fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the
Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Father, but is of the world.
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but
and the truth is not in us. he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard
us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. that antichrist shall come, even now are there many
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
and his word is not in us. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if
they had been of us, they would no doubt have
CHAPTER 2 continued with us: but they went out, that they might be

M Y little children, these things write I unto you,

that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an
advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
made manifest that they were not all of us.
20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye
know all things.
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the
ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the
3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep truth.
his commandments. 22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the
4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the
commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Son.
5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the
of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. Father: [but] he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so Father also.
to walk, even as he walked. 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard
7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from
an old commandment which ye had from the begin- the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue
ning. The old commandment is the word which ye have in the Son, and in the Father.
heard from the beginning. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us,
8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which even eternal life.
thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is 26 These things have I written unto you concerning
past, and the true light now shineth. them that seduce you.
9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother,
is in darkness even until now.
 / 174 / 1 JOHN
27 But the anointing which ye have received of him 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our
abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: heart, and knoweth all things.
but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we
is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye confidence toward God.
shall abide in him. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because
28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he we keep his commandments, and do those things that
shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be are pleasing in his sight.
ashamed before him at his coming. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should
29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love
one that doeth righteousness is born of him. one another, as he gave us commandment.
24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in
CHAPTER 3 him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he

B EHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons
of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it CHAPTER 4
knew him not.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not B ELOVED, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits
whether they are of God: because many false
yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he prophets are gone out into the world.
shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that
he is. confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth God:
himself, even as he is pure. 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ
4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit
for sin is the transgression of the law. of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come;
5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our and even now already is it in the world.
sins; and in him is no sin. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome
6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is
sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. in the world.
7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the
righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. world, and the world heareth them.
8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he
sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the
God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
the devil. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God;
9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth
his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because God.
he is born of God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the chil- 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us,
dren of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is because that God sent his only begotten Son into the
not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. world, that we might live through him.
11 For this is the message that ye heard from the begin- 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he
ning, that we should love one another. loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our
12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew sins.
his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one
own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous. another.
13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one
14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in
because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his us.
brother abideth in death. 13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us,
15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye because he hath given us of his Spirit.
know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent
16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives 15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God,
for the brethren. God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
17 But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his 16 And we have known and believed the love that God
brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love
compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in dwelleth in God, and God in him.
him? 17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have
18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are
tongue; but in deed and in truth. we in this world.
19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and
shall assure our hearts before him.
 2 JOHN / 175 /
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness
fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a
made perfect in love. liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave
19 We love him, because he first loved us. of his Son.
20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us
a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not
21 And this commandment have we from him, That he the Son of God hath not life.
who loveth God love his brother also. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on
the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye
CHAPTER 5 have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of

W HOSOEVER believeth that Jesus is the Christ is

born of God: and every one that loveth him that
begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
the Son of God.
14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that,
if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask,
when we love God, and keep his commandments. we know that we have the petitions that we desired of
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his command- him.
ments: and his commandments are not grievous. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto
4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them
and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do
our faith. not say that he shall pray for it.
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that 17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto
believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? death.
6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not;
Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that
is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is wicked one toucheth him not.
truth. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the world lieth in wickedness.
Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath
are one. given us an understanding, that we may know him that
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son
spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
agree in one. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is
greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath
testified of his Son.

THE SECOND EPISTLE OF

JOHN.
CHAPTER 1 6 And this is love, that we walk after his command-

T HE elder unto the elect lady and her children,

whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all
they that have known the truth;
ments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard
from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who
2 For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is
with us for ever. a deceiver and an antichrist.
3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things
Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the which we have wrought, but that we receive a full
Father, in truth and love. reward.
4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the
in truth, as we have received a commandment from the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the
Father. doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this
new commandment unto thee, but that which we had doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid
from the beginning, that we love one another. him God speed:
 / 176 / JUDE
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his 12 Having many things to write unto you, I would not
evil deeds. write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you,
and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

THE THIRD EPISTLE OF

JOHN.
CHAPTER 1 9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to

T HE elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love

in the truth.
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest
have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds
which he doeth, prating against us with malicious
prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. words: and not content therewith, neither doth he
3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that
testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest would, and casteth them out of the church.
in the truth. 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth
walk in truth. evil hath not seen God.
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the
to the brethren, and to strangers; truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know
6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the that our record is true.
church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink
after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: and pen write unto thee:
7 Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak
taking nothing of the Gentiles. face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee.
8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be Greet the friends by name.
fellowhelpers to the truth.

THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF

JUDE.
CHAPTER 1 6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left

J UDE, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of

James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father,
and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting
chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great
day.
2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about
3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornica-
the common salvation, it was needful for me to write tion, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an
unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the 8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh,
saints. despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were 9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the
before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not
men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The
and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Lord rebuke thee.
Christ. 10 But these speak evil of those things which they know
5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in
once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the those things they corrupt themselves.
people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed 11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of
them that believed not. Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for
reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
 REVELATION / 177 /
12 These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were
feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
they are without water, carried about of winds; trees 18 How that they told you there should be mockers in
whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly
up by the roots; lusts.
13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own 19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual,
shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the black- having not the Spirit.
ness of darkness for ever. 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most
14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thou- 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the
sands of his saints, mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds 23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the
which they have ungodly committed, and of all their fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling,
against him. and to present you faultless before the presence of his
16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after glory with exceeding joy,
their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling 25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and
words, having men’s persons in admiration because of majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever.
advantage. Amen.

THE REVELATION OF
ST. JOHN THE DIVINE.
CHAPTER 1 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard

T HE Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave

unto him, to shew unto his servants things which
must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it
behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last:
and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto
by his angel unto his servant John: the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and
2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testi- unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira,
mony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto
3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the Laodicea.
words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are 12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me.
written therein: for the time is at hand. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
4 JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like
be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to
was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
which are before his throne; 14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings 15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in
of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
from our sins in his own blood, 16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of
6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his coun-
Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. tenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Amen. 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he
7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I
him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds am the first and the last:
of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am
8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and
saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to of death.
come, the Almighty. 19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things
9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus
Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word
of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
 / 178 / REVELATION
20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith
my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to
seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white
seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no
churches. man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write;
CHAPTER 2 These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes

U NTO the angel of the church of Ephesus write;

These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars
in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven
like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith,
and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more
golden candlesticks; than the first.
2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee,
and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth
thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants
not, and hast found them liars: to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto
3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s idols.
sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and
4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because she repented not.
thou hast left thy first love. 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that
5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except
repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto they repent of their deeds.
thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the
place, except thou repent. churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you
Nicolaitans, which I also hate. according to your works.
7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as
unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to many as have not this doctrine, and which have not
eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put
paradise of God. upon you none other burden.
8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto
and is alive; the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the
thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even
say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of as I received of my Father.
Satan. 28 And I will give him the morning star.
10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: 29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith
behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that unto the churches.
ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days:
be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown CHAPTER 3
of life.
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith
unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt
A ND unto the angel of the church in Sardis write;
These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of
God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou
of the second death. hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain,
These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works
two edges; perfect before God.
13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and
where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt
and hast not denied my faith, even in those days not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt
wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain not know what hour I will come upon thee.
among you, where Satan dwelleth. 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not
14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in
hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who white: for they are worthy.
taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the chil- 5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white
dren of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book
commit fornication. of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the before his angels.
Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith
16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will unto the churches.
fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
 REVELATION / 179 /
7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; 3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a
These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the
hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 4 And round about the throne were four and twenty
8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders
open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their
strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied heads crowns of gold.
my name. 5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thun-
9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, derings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire
which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of
will make them to come and worship before thy feet, God.
and to know that I have loved thee. 6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto
10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about
also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and
shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell behind.
upon the earth. 7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second
11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man,
hast, that no man take thy crown. and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about
temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not
will write upon him the name of my God, and the name day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God
of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will 9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and
write upon him my new name. thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever
13 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith and ever,
unto the churches. 10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that
14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever
write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne,
witness, the beginning of the creation of God; saying,
15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour
I would thou wert cold or hot. and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy
16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold pleasure they are and were created.
nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with CHAPTER 5
goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that
thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind,
and naked:
A ND I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the
throne a book written within and on the backside,
sealed with seven seals.
18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud
thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the
mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness seals thereof?
do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the
thou mayest see. earth, was able to open the book, neither to look
19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous thereon.
therefore, and repent. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy
20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not:
and will sup with him, and he with me. behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David,
21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven
my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down seals thereof.
with my Father in his throne. 6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of
22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a
unto the churches. Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven
eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into
CHAPTER 4 all the earth.

A FTER this I looked, and, behold, a door was

opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard
was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said,
7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand
of him that sat upon the throne.
8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and
Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb,
be hereafter. having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of
2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a odours, which are the prayers of saints.
throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
 / 180 / REVELATION
9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to 12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and,
take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became
wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as
out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and blood;
nation; 13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a
10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a
and we shall reign on the earth. mighty wind.
11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels 14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled
round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: together; and every mountain and island were moved
and the number of them was ten thousand times ten out of their places.
thousand, and thousands of thousands; 15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and
12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty
was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid
strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the moun-
13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the tains;
earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, 16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and
and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne,
honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth and from the wrath of the Lamb:
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. 17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall
14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and be able to stand?
twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth
for ever and ever. CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 6 A ND after these things I saw four angels standing on

the four corners of the earth, holding the four

A ND I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals,

and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of
the four beasts saying, Come and see.
winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the
earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east,
2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a
on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to
and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. hurt the earth and the sea,
3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the 3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the
second beast say, Come and see. trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their
4 And there went out another horse that was red: and foreheads.
power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace 4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed:
from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four
and there was given unto him a great sword. thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the 5 Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of
third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the
black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.
balances in his hand. 6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of
6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of
A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand.
barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the 7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand.
wine. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the
7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.
voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. 8 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand.
8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of
that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
And power was given unto them over the fourth part of 9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no
the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and
death, and with the beasts of the earth. people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before
9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their
the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word hands;
of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our
10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge 11 And all the angels stood round about the throne, and
our blood on them that dwell on the earth? about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the
11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; throne on their faces, and worshipped God,
and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and
little season, until their fellowservants also and their thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be
brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
fulfilled.
 REVELATION / 181 /
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, 13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the
What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe,
whence came they? woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet
to me, These are they which came out of great tribula- to sound!
tion, and have washed their robes, and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb. CHAPTER 9
15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and
serve him day and night in his temple: and he that
sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.
A ND the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall
from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given
the key of the bottomless pit.
16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; 2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a
neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace;
17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the
shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living foun- smoke of the pit.
tains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from 3 And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the
their eyes. earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions
of the earth have power.
CHAPTER 8 4 And it was commanded them that they should not

A
hour.
ND when he had opened the seventh seal, there
was silence in heaven about the space of half an
hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing,
neither any tree; but only those men which have not the
seal of God in their foreheads.
2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; 5 And to them it was given that they should not kill
and to them were given seven trumpets. them, but that they should be tormented five months:
3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion,
a golden censer; and there was given unto him much when he striketh a man.
incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all 6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not
saints upon the golden altar which was before the find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from
throne. them.
4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the 7 And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses
prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were
angel’s hand. crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of
5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of men.
the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were 8 And they had hair as the hair of women, and their
voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earth- teeth were as the teeth of lions.
quake. 9 And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of
6 And the seven angels which had the seven trumpets iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of
prepared themselves to sound. chariots of many horses running to battle.
7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and 10 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there
fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt
earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all men five months.
green grass was burnt up. 11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of
8 And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is
mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apol-
the third part of the sea became blood; lyon.
9 And the third part of the creatures which were in the 12 One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes
sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships more hereafter.
were destroyed. 13 And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice
10 And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great from the four horns of the golden altar which is before
star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell God,
upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains 14 Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet,
of waters; Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river
11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and Euphrates.
the third part of the waters became wormwood; and 15 And the four angels were loosed, which were
many men died of the waters, because they were made prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a
bitter. year, for to slay the third part of men.
12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of 16 And the number of the army of the horsemen were
the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the
the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them number of them.
was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of
it, and the night likewise.
 / 182 / REVELATION
17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them CHAPTER 11
that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of
jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were
as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire
A ND there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and
the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the
temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship
and smoke and brimstone. therein.
18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the 2 But the court which is without the temple leave out,
fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and
issued out of their mouths. the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two
19 For their power is in their mouth, and in their tails: months.
for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, 3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they
and with them they do hurt. shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore
20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by days, clothed in sackcloth.
these plagues yet repented not of the works of their 4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks
hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of standing before the God of the earth.
gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: 5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of
which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any
21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. 6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in
the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters
CHAPTER 10 to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all

A ND I saw another mighty angel come down from

heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was
upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and
plagues, as often as they will.
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the
beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make
his feet as pillars of fire: war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill
2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set them.
his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, 8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great
3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where
and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their also our Lord was crucified.
voices. 9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and
4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an
I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in
saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven graves.
thunders uttered, and write them not. 10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over
5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to
upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, another; because these two prophets tormented them
6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who that dwelt on the earth.
created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the 11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from
earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet;
the things which are therein, that there should be time and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
no longer: 12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying
7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to
he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
finished, as he hath declared to his servants the 13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and
prophets. the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were
8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were
me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the 14 The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe
sea and upon the earth. cometh quickly.
9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give 15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great
me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are
it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and
thy mouth sweet as honey. he shall reign for ever and ever.
10 And I took the little book out of the angel’s hand, and 16 And the four and twenty elders, which sat before
ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped
soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. God,
11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again 17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast
kings. taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.
18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come,
and the time of the dead, that they should be judged,
and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants
 REVELATION / 183 /
the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy 17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and
name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which
which destroy the earth. keep the commandments of God, and have the testi-
19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and mony of Jesus Christ.
there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament:
and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, CHAPTER 13
and an earthquake, and great hail.

CHAPTER 12
A ND I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a
beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and
ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his

A ND there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a heads the name of blasphemy.

woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under 2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and
her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the
2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and
pained to be delivered. his seat, and great authority.
3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and 3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to
behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the
horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. world wondered after the beast.
4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, 4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power
and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying,
before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war
to devour her child as soon as it was born. with him?
5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all 5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great
nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him
unto God, and to his throne. to continue forty and two months.
6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she 6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God,
hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them
there a thousand two hundred and threescore days. that dwell in heaven.
7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels 7 And it was given unto him to make war with the
fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him
his angels, over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any 8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him,
more in heaven. whose names are not written in the book of life of the
9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.
world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels 10 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity:
were cast out with him. he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the
10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our 11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the
God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as
brethren is cast down, which accused them before our a dragon.
God day and night. 12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell
and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound
their lives unto the death. was healed.
12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in 13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire
them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of
for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, men,
because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. 14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the
13 And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the means of those miracles which he had power to do in
earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the
the man child. earth, that they should make an image to the beast,
14 And to the woman were given two wings of a great which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the
place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and
half a time, from the face of the serpent. cause that as many as would not worship the image of
15 And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a the beast should be killed.
flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and
carried away of the flood. poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right
16 And the earth helped the woman, and the earth hand, or in their foreheads:
opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had
the dragon cast out of his mouth. the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his
name.
 / 184 / REVELATION
18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding 17 And another angel came out of the temple which is in
count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. 18 And another angel came out from the altar, which
had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him
CHAPTER 14 that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp

A ND I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for
Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four her grapes are fully ripe.
thousand, having his Father’s name written in their fore- 19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and
heads. gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great
2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many winepress of the wrath of God.
waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard 20 And the winepress was trodden without the city, and
the voice of harpers harping with their harps: blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse
3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, bridles, by the space of a thousand and six hundred
and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man furlongs.
could learn that song but the hundred and forty and
four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. CHAPTER 15
4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for
they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb A ND I saw another sign in heaven, great and
marvellous, seven angels having the seven last
whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the 2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire:
Lamb. and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and
5 And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are over his image, and over his mark, and over the number
without fault before the throne of God. of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps
6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, of God.
having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that 3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God,
dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous
and tongue, and people, are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy
7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to ways, thou King of saints.
him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship 4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name?
him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and
fountains of waters. worship before thee; for thy judgments are made mani-
8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fest.
fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all 5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the
nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornica- tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
tion. 6 And the seven angels came out of the temple, having
9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and
voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, 7 And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels
10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth
which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his for ever and ever.
indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and 8 And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory
brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the of God, and from his power; and no man was able to
presence of the Lamb: enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven
11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for angels were fulfilled.
ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who
worship the beast and his image, and whosoever CHAPTER 16
receiveth the mark of his name.
12 Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that A ND I heard a great voice out of the temple saying
to the seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out
keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. the vials of the wrath of God upon the earth.
13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, 2 And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the
Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon
henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon
their labours; and their works do follow them. them which worshipped his image.
14 And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon 3 And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea;
the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every
head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. living soul died in the sea.
15 And another angel came out of the temple, crying 4 And the third angel poured out his vial upon the rivers
with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in and fountains of waters; and they became blood.
thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to 5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art right-
reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. eous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because
16 And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on thou hast judged thus.
the earth; and the earth was reaped.
 REVELATION / 185 /
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, 4 And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet
and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and
worthy. pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abomina-
7 And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord tions and filthiness of her fornication:
God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. 5 And upon her forehead was a name written,
8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER
and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE
9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blas- EARTH.
phemed the name of God, which hath power over these 6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of the
plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and
10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration.
of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and 7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou
they gnawed their tongues for pain, marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of
11 And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads
pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds. and ten horns.
12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the 8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall
great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition:
up, that the way of the kings of the east might be and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose
prepared. names were not written in the book of life from the
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of foundation of the world, when they behold the beast
the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the that was, and is not, and yet is.
beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 9 And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.
which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the 10 And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and one is,
whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great and the other is not yet come; and when he cometh, he
day of God Almighty. must continue a short space.
15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, 11 And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the
and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition.
see his shame. 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings,
16 And he gathered them together into a place called in which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive
the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. power as kings one hour with the beast.
17 And the seventh angel poured out his vial into the 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and
air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of strength unto the beast.
heaven, from the throne, saying, It is done. 14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb
18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of
and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen,
men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and and faithful.
so great. 15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest,
19 And the great city was divided into three parts, and where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes,
the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in and nations, and tongues.
remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of 16 And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast,
the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate
20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her with
not found. fire.
21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, 17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and
every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blas- to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until
phemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the the words of God shall be fulfilled.
plague thereof was exceeding great. 18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city,
which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
CHAPTER 17

A ND there came one of the seven angels which had

the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto
me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of A
CHAPTER 18
ND after these things I saw another angel come
down from heaven, having great power; and the
the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: earth was lightened with his glory.
2 With whom the kings of the earth have committed 2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying,
fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the
made drunk with the wine of her fornication. habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit,
3 So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full
of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten
horns.
 / 186 / REVELATION
3 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of 21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great mill-
her fornication, and the kings of the earth have stone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence
committed fornication with her, and the merchants of shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall
the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her be found no more at all.
delicacies. 22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of
4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in
out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall
sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone
5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath shall be heard no more at all in thee;
remembered her iniquities. 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in
6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride
unto her double according to her works: in the cup shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants
which she hath filled fill to her double. were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries
7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deli- were all nations deceived.
ciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she 24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of
saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
shall see no sorrow.
8 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, CHAPTER 19
and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly
burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who
judgeth her.
A ND after these things I heard a great voice of much
people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and
glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed 2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath
fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth
her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his
of her burning, servants at her hand.
10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, 3 And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke rose up
Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for for ever and ever.
in one hour is thy judgment come. 4 And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell
11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and down and worshipped God that sat on the throne,
mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise saying, Amen; Alleluia.
any more: 5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our
12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small
stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and and great.
silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner 6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude,
vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of
wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God
13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and omnipotent reigneth.
frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for
wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath
and slaves, and souls of men. made herself ready.
14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in
from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the right-
are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no eousness of saints.
more at all. 9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which
15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he
by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
weeping and wailing, 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said
16 And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and
clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship
decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse;
And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True,
sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were
saying, What city is like unto this great city! many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man
19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping knew, but he himself.
and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood:
were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of and his name is called The Word of God.
her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him
20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and
and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her. clean.
 REVELATION / 187 /
15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with 10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the
it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false
with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for
fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. ever and ever.
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on
written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away;
17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried and there was found no place for them.
with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before
midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together God; and the books were opened: and another book was
unto the supper of the great God; opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were
18 That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of judged out of those things which were written in the
captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of books, according to their works.
horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and
men, both free and bond, both small and great. death and hell delivered up the dead which were in
19 And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and them: and they were judged every man according to
their armies, gathered together to make war against him their works.
that sat on the horse, and against his army. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire.
20 And the beast was taken, and with him the false This is the second death.
prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of
he deceived them that had received the mark of the life was cast into the lake of fire.
beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both
were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brim- CHAPTER 21
stone.
21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him A ND I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the
first heaven and the first earth were passed away;
that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of and there was no more sea.
his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming
down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride
CHAPTER 20 adorned for her husband.

A ND I saw an angel come down from heaven, 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying,
having the key of the bottomless pit and a great Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will
chain in his hand. dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God
2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, himself shall be with them, and be their God.
which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thou- 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and
sand years, there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,
3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former
and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the things are passed away.
nations no more, till the thousand years should be 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make
fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season. all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these
4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judg- words are true and faithful.
ment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and
that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him
word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
neither his image, neither had received his mark upon 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will
their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and be his God, and he shall be my son.
reigned with Christ a thousand years. 8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable,
5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thou- and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and
sand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake
6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resur- which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the
rection: on such the second death hath no power, but second death.
they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall 9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels
reign with him a thousand years. which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues,
7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew
be loosed out of his prison, thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife.
8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in 10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and
the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy
them together to battle: the number of whom is as the Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
sand of the sea. 11 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto
9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as
compassed the camp of the saints about, and the crystal;
beloved city: and fire came down from God out of
heaven, and devoured them.
 / 188 / REVELATION
12 And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, 3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of
and at the gates twelve angels, and names written God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants
thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the shall serve him:
children of Israel: 4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in
13 On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on their foreheads.
the south three gates; and on the west three gates. 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no
14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth
in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
15 And he that talked with me had a golden reed to 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and
measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his
thereof. angel to shew unto his servants the things which must
16 And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as shortly be done.
large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the
reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
breadth and the height of it are equal. 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And
17 And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship
forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, before the feet of the angel which shewed me these
that is, of the angel. things.
18 And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy
the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first 10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the
foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; 11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which
20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let
chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be
tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the holy still.
twelfth, an amethyst. 12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure 13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end,
gold, as it were transparent glass. the first and the last.
22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God 14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that
Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in
23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the through the gates into the city.
moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremon-
and the Lamb is the light thereof. gers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever
24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk loveth and maketh a lie.
in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these
their glory and honour into it. things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of
25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for David, and the bright and morning star.
there shall be no night there. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him
26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come.
nations into it. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of
defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto
maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that
book of life. are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the
CHAPTER 22 book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out

A ND he shewed me a pure river of water of life,

clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of
God and of the Lamb.
of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the
things which are written in this book.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come
2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and Amen.
the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
THE END.