1 T he beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

2 E ven as it is written in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way.

As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.”

3 T he voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight;

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the L ord; Make His paths straight.’”

4 J ohn came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.

John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

5 A nd there went out unto him all the country of Judaea, and all they of Jerusalem; And they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

6 A nd John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild honey.

Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.

7 A nd he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.

And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.

8 I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” John Baptizes Jesus

9 A nd it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan.

It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

10 A nd straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him:

And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.

11 A nd a voice came out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.

Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Satan Tempts Jesus

12 A nd straightway the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness.

Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.

13 A nd he was in the wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; And he was with the wild beasts; And the angels ministered unto him.

And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry

14 N ow after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,

Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

15 a nd saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.

and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Four Fishermen Called as Disciples

16 A nd passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishers.

And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

17 A nd Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”

18 A nd straightway they left the nets, and followed him.

They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

19 A nd going on a little further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending the nets.

When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.

20 A nd straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after him.

And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him. Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit

21 A nd they go into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught.

Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.

22 A nd they were astonished at his teaching: For he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.

And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

23 A nd straightway there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,

24 s aying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus thou Nazarene? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.

saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”

25 A nd Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”

26 A nd the unclean spirit, tearing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.

And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.

27 A nd they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.”

28 A nd the report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round about.

And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee. Peter’s Mother-in-Law Healed

29 A nd straightway, when they were come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

30 N ow Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway they tell him of her:

But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.

31 a nd he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them. Many Healed After Sabbath Sunset

32 A nd at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were sick, and them that were possessed with demons.

At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.

33 A nd all the city was gathered together at the door.

And the whole city was gathered together at the door.

34 A nd he healed many that were sick with divers diseases, and cast out many demons; and he suffered not the demons to speak, because they knew him.

Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. Preaching in Galilee

35 A nd in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed.

Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.

36 A nd Simon and they that were with him followed after him;

And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.

37 a nd they found him, and say unto him, All are seeking thee.

When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.”

38 A nd he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.

But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.”

39 A nd he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.

And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons. Jesus Cleanses a Leper

40 A nd there cometh to him a leper, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

41 A nd being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean.

Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”

42 A nd straightway the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean.

As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.

43 A nd he strictly charged him, and straightway sent him out,

And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once,

44 a nd saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”

45 B ut he went out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.

However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.