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

As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “ Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way;

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

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘ Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.’”

4 J ohn came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

5 T hen 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.

And all the country of Judea was going out to him, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were being baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.

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

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

7 A nd 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.

And he was preaching, and saying, “After me One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to stoop down and untie the thong of His sandals.

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

I baptized you with water; but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” The Baptism of Jesus

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

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

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

Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him;

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

and a voice came out of the heavens: “ You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.”

12 I mmediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.

Immediately the Spirit impelled Him to go out into the wilderness.

13 A nd 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

And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild beasts, and the angels were ministering to Him. Jesus Preaches in Galilee

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

Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,

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

and saying, “ The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”

16 A nd 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.

As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.

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

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

18 T hey immediately left their nets and followed Him.

Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.

19 W hen 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.

Going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets.

20 A nd 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

Immediately He called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went away to follow Him.

21 T hen they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.

They went into Capernaum; and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and began to teach.

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

They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

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

Just then there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,

24 s aying, “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!”

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

25 B ut Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”

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

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

Throwing him into convulsions, the unclean spirit cried out with a loud voice and came out of him.

27 T hen 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.”

They were all amazed, so that they debated among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.”

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

Immediately the news about Him spread everywhere into all the surrounding district of Galilee. Crowds Healed

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

And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.

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

Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke to Jesus about her.

31 S o 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

And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the fever left her, and she waited on them.

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

When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed.

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

And the whole city had gathered at the door.

34 T hen 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

And He healed many who were ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He was not permitting the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.

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

In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.

36 A nd Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.

Simon and his companions searched for Him;

37 W hen they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.”

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

38 B ut 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.”

He said to them, “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for.”

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

And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons.

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

And a leper came to Jesus, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”

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

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

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

Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.

43 A nd He strictly warned him and sent him away at once,

And He sternly warned him and immediately sent him away,

44 a nd 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.”

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

45 H owever, 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.

But he went out and began to proclaim it freely and to spread the news around, to such an extent that Jesus could no longer publicly enter a city, but stayed out in unpopulated areas; and they were coming to Him from everywhere.