Christ feedeth the multitude. S. LUKE. The transfiguration of Christ 8 And of some, that Elias had ap-shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his peared; and of others, that one of the life for my sake, the same shall save it. old prophets was risen again. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if 9 And Herod said, John have I be-hegain the whole world, and lose himheaded; but who is this of whom I hear self, or be cast away? such things? And he desired to see him. 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed 10 11 And the apostles, when they were of me, and of my words, of him shall returned, told him all that they had the Son of man be ashamed, when he done. And he took them, and went shall come in his own glory, and in his aside privately into a desert place, belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. 12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. 13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. Father's, and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here which shall not taste of death till they see the kingdom of God. 28 1 And it came to pass, about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, and John, and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 30 And behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 14 (For they were about five thousand men.) And he said to his disciples, 33 And it came to pass, as they deMake them sit down by lifties in a parted from him, Peter said unto Jesus, company. 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. 16 Then he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. 17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken upof fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who say the people that I am? 19 They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, That one of the old prophets is risen again. Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. 37 1 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him 38 And behold, a man of the company 20 He said unto them, But who say ye cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee that I am? Peter answering, said, The look upon my son: for he is mine only Christ of God. child. 21 And he straitly charged them, and 39 And lo, a spirit taketh him, and he commanded them to tell no man that suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him thing, 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, that he foameth again, and bruising and be slain, and beraised the third day. 41 And Jesus answering, said, O faith23 T And he said to them all, If any less and perverse generation, how long man will come after me, let him deny shall I be with you, and suffer you? himself, and take up his cross daily, and Bring thy son hither. follow me. 42 And as he was yet a coming, the 24 For whosoever will save his life, devil threw him down, and tare him Christ casteth out a devil. CHAP. X. Seventy disciples sent out. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, bury their dead: but go thou and preach and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. 43 1 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, the kingdom of God. 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell which are at home at my house. 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of 44 Let these sayings sink down into 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to him of that saying. 46% Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. CHAP. X. Seventy disciples sent forth. AFTER 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 come. 47 And Jesus perceiving the thought of 2 Therefore said he unto them, The their heart, took a child, and set him by him, 48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. 491 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. 3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way. 5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house. 6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again. 7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they 50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us, is for us. 51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be re-give: for the labourer is worthy of his ceived up, he steadfastly set his face to hire. Go not from house to house. go to Jerusalem, 8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, 52 And sent messengers before his face: and they receive you, eat such things and they went and entered into a village as are set before you. of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 9 And heal the sick that are therein, 53 And they did not receive him, be- and say unto them, The kingdom of cause his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. God is come nigh unto you. 10 But into whatsoever city ye enter and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, 11 Even the very dust of your city which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding, be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. 12 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom than for that city. 13 Wo unto thee, Chorazin! wo unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works 57 And it came to pass, that as they went in the way, a certain man said had been done in Tyre and Sidon unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But itshall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. 15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shall be thrust down to hell. 16 He that heareth you, heareth me and he that despiseth you, despiseth The good Samaritan. S. LUKE. Christ teacheth to pray me; and he that despiseth me, despi-wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and seth him that sent me. 17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them. I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. 21 1 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. 22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. set him on his own beast, and brought 36 Which now of these three, think- 37 And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman, named Martha, received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered, and said un 23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the to her, Martha, Martha, thou art care eyes which see the things that ye see. ful, and troubled about many things: 24 For I tell you, That many prophets 42 But one thing is needful; and Mary and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.. 25 11 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. hath chosen that good part, which shall Christ teacheth to pray. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. 28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt i.ve. 29 But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? And lead us not into temptation; but 30 And Jesus answering, said, A certain deliver us from evil. man went down from Jerusalem to Jer-5 And he said unto them, Which of icho, and fell among thieves, which strip- you shall have a friend, and shall go unped him of his raiment, and wounded to him at midnight, and say unto him, him, and departed, leaving him half dead. Friend, lend me three loaves: 31 And by chance there came down a 6 For a friend of mine in his journey certain priest that way; and when he is come to me, and I have nothing to saw him, he passed by on the other side. set before him? 32 And likewise a Levite, when he 7 And he from within shall answer was at the place, came and looked on and say, Trouble me not the door is him, and passed by on the other side. now shut, and my children are with me 33 But a certain Samaritan, as he jour-in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. neyed, came where he was: and when 8 I say unto you, Though he will not ne saw him, he had compassion on him, rise and give him, because he is his 34 And went to him, and bound up his friend, yet because of his importunity he CHAP. XI. A dumb spirit cast out. The Pharisees reproved will rise and give him as many as he these things, a certain woman of the needeth. company lifted up her voice, and said 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare be given you; seek, and ye shall find; thee, and the paps which thou hast knock, and it shall be opened unto you. sucked. 10 For every one that asketh, receiv- 28 But he said, Yea, rather blessed are eth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and they that hear the word of God, and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. keep it. 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of 29 T And when the people were gathyou that is a father, will he give him a ered thick together, he began to say, stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he of fer him a scorpion? This is an evil generation: they seek a 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how be to this generation. much more shall your heavenly Father 31 The queen of the south shall rise up give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? in the judgment with the men of this 14 11 And he was casting out a devil, generation, and condemn them: for she and it was dumb. And it came to pass came from the utmost parts of the earth, when the devil was gone out, the dumb to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and spake; and the people wondered. behold, a greater than Solomon is here. 15 But some of them said, He casteth 32 The men of Nineveh shall rise up out devils through Beelzebub, the chief in the judgment with this generation, of the devils. 16 And others tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself, is brought to desolation; and a house 'divided against a house, falleth. 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and behold, a greater than Jonas is here. 33 No man when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. 35 Take heed therefore, that the light 19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them which is in thee be not darkness. out? therefore shall they be your judges. 36 If thy whole body therefore be full 20 But if I with the finger of God cast of light, having no part dark, the whole out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. 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 came out. 25 And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. shall be full of light; as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. 37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in and sat down to meat. 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40 Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also? 41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and behold, all things are clean unto you. 26 Then goeth he, and taketh to him 42 But wo unto you, Pharisees! for ye seven other spirits more wicked than tithe mint, and rue, and all manner of himself; and they enter in, and dwell herbs, and pass over judgment and the there and the last state of that man is love of God: these ought ye to have worse than the first. done, and not to leave the other undone. 27 11 And it came to pass, as he spake 43 Wo unto you, Pharisees! for ye S. LUKE. Of avoiding hypocrisy. Worldly care forbidden. love the uppermost seats in the syna- killed, hath power to cast into hell; yea, gogues, and greetings in the markets. I say unto you, Fear him. 44 Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? them are not aware of them. 7 But even the very hairs of your head ye are of more value than many sparrows. 45 1 Then answered one of the law- are all numbered. Fear not therefore: yers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying, thou reproachest us also. 46 And he said, Wo unto you also, ye 8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens confess me before men, him shall the Son grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves of man also confess before the angels of touch not the burdens with one of your God. fingers. 9 But he that denieth me before men, 47 Wo unto you! for ye build the sepul- shall be denied before the angels of God. chres of the prophets, and your fathers 10 And whosoever shall speak a word killed them. against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven 48 Truly ye bear witness, that ye allow him: but unto him that blasphemeth the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; 51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven. 11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: 12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. 13 11 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that of Zacharias, which perished between the he divide the inheritance with me. altar and the temple: verily, I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. 52 Wo unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. 53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things; 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. CHAP. XII. Of avoiding hypocrisy. IN the mean time, when there were gathered together an umnumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. 3 Therefore, whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness, shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets, shall be proclaimed upon the house-tops. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge, or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will 1 do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. 22 11 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on 23 The life is more than meat, and the 4 And I say unto you, my friends, Be body is more than raiment. not afraid of them that kill the body, and 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither after that, have no more that they sow nor reap: which neither have store can do. house, nor barn; and God feedeth them 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye How much more are ye better than the shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath fowls? |
