1 A nd it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,

Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him,

2 a nd certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,

3 a nd Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.

and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance. The Parable of the Sower

4 A nd when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:

And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable:

5 T he sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.

“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

6 A nd other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.

Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture.

7 A nd other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.

And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.

8 A nd other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” The Purpose of Parables

9 A nd his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Then His disciples asked Him, saying, “What does this parable mean?”

10 A nd he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.

And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘Seeing they may not see, And hearing they may not understand.’ The Parable of the Sower Explained

11 N ow the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

12 A nd those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.

Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

13 A nd those on the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.

14 A nd that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

15 A nd that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. The Parable of the Revealed Light

16 A nd no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.

“No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light.

17 F or nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light.

For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.

18 T ake heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.

Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.” Jesus’ Mother and Brothers Come to Him

19 A nd there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.

Then His mother and brothers came to Him, and could not approach Him because of the crowd.

20 A nd it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

And it was told Him by some, who said, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see You.”

21 B ut he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.

But He answered and said to them, “My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.” Wind and Wave Obey Jesus

22 N ow it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.

Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” And they launched out.

23 B ut as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.

But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.

24 A nd they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. And he awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.

And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm.

25 A nd he said unto them, Where is your faith? And being afraid they marvelled, saying one to another, Who then is this, that he commandeth even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

But He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” A Demon-Possessed Man Healed

26 A nd they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is over against Galilee.

Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.

27 A nd when he was come forth upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had demons; and for a long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in any house, but in the tombs.

And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs.

28 A nd when he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I beseech thee, torment me not.

When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not torment me!”

29 F or he was commanding the unclean spirit to come out from the man. For oftentimes it had seized him: and he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters; and breaking the bands asunder, he was driven of the demon into the deserts.

For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had often seized him, and he was kept under guard, bound with chains and shackles; and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the wilderness.

30 A nd Jesus asked him, What is thy name? And he said, Legion; for many demons were entered into him.

Jesus asked him, saying, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion,” because many demons had entered him.

31 A nd they entreated him that he would not command them to depart into the abyss.

And they begged Him that He would not command them to go out into the abyss.

32 N ow there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave.

Now a herd of many swine was feeding there on the mountain. So they begged Him that He would permit them to enter them. And He permitted them.

33 A nd the demons came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were drowned.

Then the demons went out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the lake and drowned.

34 A nd when they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.

When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country.

35 A nd they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.

Then they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid.

36 A nd they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.

They also who had seen it told them by what means he who had been demon-possessed was healed.

37 A nd all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them, for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.

Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned.

38 B ut the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

39 R eturn to thy house, and declare how great things God hath done for thee. And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.

“Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed

40 A nd as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him.

So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him.

41 A nd behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him to come into his house;

And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to his house,

42 f or he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went the multitudes thronged him.

for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as He went, the multitudes thronged Him.

43 A nd a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, who had spent all her living upon physicians, and could not be healed of any,

Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any,

44 c ame behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately the issue of her blood stanched.

came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.

45 A nd Jesus said, Who is it that touched me? And when all denied, Peter said, and they that were with him, Master, the multitudes press thee and crush thee.

And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’ ”

46 B ut Jesus said, Some one did touch me; for I perceived that power had gone forth from me.

But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.”

47 A nd when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she was healed immediately.

Now when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before Him, she declared to Him in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately.

48 A nd he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.

And He said to her, “Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”

49 W hile he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Teacher.

While He was still speaking, someone came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Teacher.”

50 B ut Jesus hearing it, answered him, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made whole.

But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well.”

51 A nd when he came to the house, he suffered not any man to enter in with him, save Peter, and John, and James, and the father of the maiden and her mother.

When He came into the house, He permitted no one to go in except Peter, James, and John, and the father and mother of the girl.

52 A nd all were weeping, and bewailing her: but he said, Weep not; for she is not dead, but sleepeth.

Now all wept and mourned for her; but He said, “Do not weep; she is not dead, but sleeping.”

53 A nd they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead.

And they ridiculed Him, knowing that she was dead.

54 B ut he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise.

But He put them all outside, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Little girl, arise.”

55 A nd her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat.

Then her spirit returned, and she arose immediately. And He commanded that she be given something to eat.

56 A nd her parents were amazed: but he charged them to tell no man what had been done.

And her parents were astonished, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened.