A Translation of the New Testament from the original Greek Part 6

(20)And the mult.i.tude came together again, so that they were not able even to eat bread. (21)And when his relations heard it, they went out to restrain him, for they said, He is transported beyond all bounds.

(22)And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and by this prince of the devils doth he cast out devils.

(23)So calling them to him, he spake to them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? (24)Even if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand: (25)and if a family be divided against itself, that family cannot be established. (26)So if Satan rise up against himself, and is divided, he cannot subsist, but cometh to an end.

(27)No man entering into his house, can plunder a strong man's goods, unless he first bind the strong man, then indeed he spoileth his house.

(28)Verily I say unto you, That all sins shall be forgiven to the sons of men, and the blasphemies, whatsoever they may blaspheme: (29)but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath no forgiveness to eternity, but is adjudged to everlasting d.a.m.nation. (30)Because they said, he hath an unclean spirit.

(31)Then came his brethren and his mother, and standing without sent unto him, calling aloud for him. (32)And the mult.i.tude sat around him, and they said to him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without are asking for thee. (33)And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother or my brethren? (34)And looking about on those who were sitting in a circle round him, he saith, Behold my mother and my brethren! (35)For whosoever shall do the will of G.o.d, that person is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

CHAP. IV.

AND again he began to teach by the sea side: and a vast mult.i.tude was a.s.sembled about him, so that he went into a vessel to sit down on the sea, and all the mult.i.tude was on the land close by the sea. (2)And he taught them in parables many things, and said unto them in the course of his teaching, (3)Hear me! Behold, a sower went out to sow; (4)and it came to pa.s.s as he sowed, some fell by the road side, and the birds of the air came and ate it up. (5)And some fell on a rocky soil, where it had not much mold, and immediately it sprung up, because it had no depth of earth: (6)and when the sun arose it was scorched up; and because it had not root, it withered away. (7)And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it, and it produced no fruit. (8)And some fell on good ground, and produced fruit, growing up, and increasing, and yielded one part thirty fold, and another sixty, and another an hundred. (9)And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (10)But when they were alone, those who were about him with the twelve, asked him the meaning of the parable.

(11)And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of G.o.d; but to those who are without, all things are in parables: (12)That seeing they may see, yet not perceive; and hearing may hear, yet not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins be forgiven them. (13)And he saith to them, Know ye not this parable? and how will ye know all parables? (14)The sower soweth the word. (15)Now these are they by the road side; where the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan cometh, and taketh away the word sown on their hearts: (16)and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it; (17)and have no root in themselves, but are temporary _professors_: afterwards, when tribulation cometh or persecution for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. (18)And those are the sown among the thorns; such as are hearers of the word; (19)but the anxious cares of this world, and the seducing nature of wealth, and inordinate desires after other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. (20)And these are they who are sown on the good ground, such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty fold, and some sixty, and some an hundred.

(21)And he said unto them, Is a lamp brought out to be put under a bushel, or under a bed, and not to be placed on a stand? (22)For there is nothing hid, but that it should be brought to light, nor is any thing concealed, but that it should come into open day. (23)If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear. (24)And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with the measure ye mete, shall it be measured back to you; and something over shall be given to you that hear. (25)For to him that hath, there shall more be given to him; but he that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him.

(26)And he said, The kingdom of heaven is of that kind, as if a man should cast seed into his field; (27)and sleep and rise, night and day, and the sown corn should sprout, and grow into length, he knoweth not how: (28)for the earth, naturally prolific, beareth fruit; first the blade, then the ear, then the full corn in the ear. (29)But when the grain is ready, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because harvest is come.

(30)And he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of G.o.d, and under what parabolic figure shall I represent it? (31)It is like a grain of mustard, which when it is sown in the earth, is among the least of all the seeds which are upon the earth: (32)but when it is sown, it groweth up and becomes greater than all herbaceous plants, and produceth vast branches; so that the birds of the air may roost under the shadow of it. (33)And with many such like parables spake he to them the word.

(34)And without a parable spake he not unto them; but in private he explained them all to his disciples.

(35)And the same day he saith unto them, as the evening shut in, Let us pa.s.s over to the other side. (36)And sending the mult.i.tude away, they took him just as he was in the vessel; and there were also some other little vessels with him. (37)And a great hurricane arose, and the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water: (38)and he was in the stern, sleeping on a pillow: and they awoke him, and say unto him, Master, is it no concern to thee that we are peris.h.i.+ng? (39)And rising, he with authority charged the wind, and said to the sea, Silence! be still! And the wind subsided, and there was a great calm.

(40)And he said to them, Why are ye so timorous? How is it that ye have not confidence? (41)And they were filled with the most reverential awe, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

CHAP. V.

AND they came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. (2)And as he was going out of the vessel, immediately there met him a man with an unclean spirit, (3)coming out of the tombs; who had his abode among the tombs; and no man could secure him, not even with chains; (4)for he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains were burst asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces, and no man was able to master him: (5)and continually night and day he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, screaming, and cutting himself with stones. (6)But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and wors.h.i.+pped him, (7)and crying with a loud voice, said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus thou Son of G.o.d most high? I adjure thee by G.o.d, that thou dost not send me to torment. (8)(For he had said unto him, Come out, unclean spirit, from the man.) (9)And he interrogated him, What is thy name? and he replied, saying, Legion is my name; for we are many. (10)And he entreated him much that he would not send them out of the country. (11)And a great herd of swine was there feeding on the mountain: (12)and all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. (13)And immediately Jesus permitted them. And the unclean spirits going forth, entered into the swine; and the herd rushed violently down a precipice into the sea (they were about two thousand), and were suffocated in the sea. (14)Then the swineherds fled, and carried the tidings into the city and into the country. And they went out to see what was done. (15)And they came to Jesus, and saw the demoniac that had the legion, seated and clothed, and in his sound mind: and they were afraid. (16)And they who saw the transaction, told them how it had been with the demoniac, and concerning the swine. (17)And they began to entreat him to depart out of their coasts.

(18)And when he embarked on board the vessel, the demoniac besought him, that he might go with him. (19)But Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, Go to thine house, and to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compa.s.sion on thee. (20)And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis, what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.

(21)And when Jesus had pa.s.sed over again in the vessel to the other side, a vast mult.i.tude came together unto him; and he was by the sea side. (22)And, behold, there cometh to him one of the rulers of the synagogue, named Jairus; and seeing him, fell at his feet, (23)and entreated him importunately, saying, My little daughter is at the last gasp; wilt thou come, and lay thy hands upon her, that she may recover, and she shall live. (24)And he went with him: and there followed him a great crowd, and they thronged him. (25)And a certain woman, having a flux of blood twelve years, (26)and had suffered much from many physicians; and had expended all she had, and was nothing better, but rather growing worse and worse; (27)when she heard of Jesus, came in the crowd behind him, and touched his garment: (28)for she said, If I but touch his clothes, I shall recover. (29)And instantly the fountain of her blood was dried up, and she felt in her body that she was cured of her afflictive disease. (30)And Jesus immediately perceiving in himself that miraculous power had gone forth from him, turning about in the crowd, said, Who touched my garments? (31)And his disciples said to him, Thou seest the crowd thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? (32)And he looked round to see her who had done this. (33)Then the woman, fearful and trembling, knowing what had been done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. (34)And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace, and be whole from thy distressing disease.

(35)And while he was yet speaking, they came from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying, Thy daughter is dead; why dost thou trouble the master any further? (36)But Jesus, instantly hearing the account given, said to the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.

(37)And he permitted no person to follow him, but Peter, and James, and John a brother of James. (38)And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the confusion, as they were greatly lamenting and making loud moanings. (39)And entering in he saith, Why make ye this uproar, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. (40)And they derided him; but he thrusting them all out, took the father and the mother of the maiden, and those who were with him, and went in where the damsel was laid out. (41)And taking the hand of the damsel, he saith unto her, Talitha c.u.mi! which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise! (42)And immediately the damsel arose and walked about, for she was twelve years old. And they were astonished with vast astonishment. (43)And he very strongly charged them that no person should know it; and ordered something to be given her to eat.

CHAP. VI.

AND he went out thence, and came into his native country; and his disciples followed him. (2)And when the sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many when they heard him were amazed, saying, Whence hath this man these things? and what is the wisdom given to him, that even such miracles are done by his hands? (3)Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and Judah and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. (4)Then said Jesus unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his native place, and among his relations, and in his own family. (5)And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying his hands on a few sick persons he cured them. (6)And he marvelled at their infidelity.

And he went about the villages around, teaching. (7)And called the twelve, and began to send them two and two, and gave them authority over unclean spirits. (8)And he commanded them, that they should take nothing for the journey, except a staff only; neither scrip, nor bread, nor even bra.s.s money in their purse: (9)wearing sandals, and not to be clothed with two coats. (10)And he said unto them, Wheresoever ye enter into a family, there abide until ye depart thence. (11)And as many as shall not receive you, neither hearken to you, when ye go from thence, shake off the dust from beneath your feet, for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. (12)And going forth, they preached, that men should repent. (13)And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many sick persons, and cured them.

(14)And king Herod heard it (for his name was celebrated), and he said, This is John the Baptist, he is risen from the dead, and therefore miracles are wrought by him. (15)Others said, That it is Elias; and others said, He is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. (16)But when Herod heard it, he said, This is John whom I beheaded; he is risen from the dead. (17)For Herod himself had sent and seized upon John, and bound him in prison, for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her. (18)For John said to Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. (19)Therefore Herodias bore him a rooted resentment, and would have slain him; yet could not: (20)for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man; and paid great attention to him and when he heard him, did many things, and heard him with delight. (21)And a favourable day being come for her purpose, when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his n.o.bles, and military commanders, and the princ.i.p.al personages of Galilee; (22)and the daughter of this Herodias coming in, and dancing, and delighting Herod, and his company, the king said to the damsel, Ask me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. (23)And he swore unto her, That whatsoever thou shalt ask, I will give thee, even to the half of my kingdom. (24)Then she went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask? and she said, The head of John the Baptist. (25)And she came in immediately with eagerness to the king, and asked, saying, I desire that thou wilt give me on the spot, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist. (26)And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet on account of his oath, and those who sat with him, he would not refuse her. (27)And the king immediately sending a centinel, commanded his head to be brought thither: and he went, and beheaded him in the prison, (28)and brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel, and the damsel gave it to her mother. (29)And when his disciples heard it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a sepulchre.

(30)And the disciples came together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught. (31)And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and repose a little while: for there were mult.i.tudes coming and going, so that they had not even time to eat. (32)And they went into a desert place in a vessel privately. (33)And the mult.i.tudes observed them going off, and many knew him, and ran thither on foot out of all the cities, and got before them, and came together unto him. (34)And Jesus, when he landed, saw a vast mult.i.tude, and was moved with companion towards them, for they were as sheep having no shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. (35)And when great part of the day was already gone, his disciples coming to him said, This is a desert place, and much of the day is already gone: (36)send them away, that they may go into the country places and villages around, and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat. (37)But he answering said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy the value of two hundred denarii, in loaves, and give them to eat? (38)But he said to them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they said, Five, and two fishes. (39)And he commanded them to seat them all by companies on the green gra.s.s: (40)and they lay along row against row, a hundred deep, and fifty wide. (41)And taking the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, that they should set them before them, and the two fishes he divided among them all. (42)And they did all eat, and were filled: (43)and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. (44)And they who did eat of the loaves, were about five thousand men.

(45)And immediately he compelled his disciples to go on board the vessel, and to go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he sent the mult.i.tude away. (46)And having bid them farewell, he went into a mountain to pray. (47)And when the evening was come, the vessel was in the midst of the sea, and himself alone on the land. (48)And he saw them greatly fatigued with rowing, for the wind was contrary to them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh to them, walking upon the sea, and seemed intending to pa.s.s by them. (49)But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and screamed out: (50)for they all saw him, and were greatly agitated: and straitway he spoke to them, and said, Take courage, it is I, be not terrified. (51)And he went up to them into the vessel, and the wind ceased and they were beyond all imagination amazed in themselves, and lost in wonder. (52)For they reflected not upon the loaves, for their heart was hardened.

(53)And when they had pa.s.sed over, they came to the land of Gennesareth, and went on sh.o.r.e. (54)And when they came out of the vessel, immediately perceiving him, (55)running through all parts of that country, they began to carry about on couches those who were afflicted with diseases, wherever they heard that he was. (56)And wherever they entered into villages or cities, or country places, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch, if but the fringe on his garment; and as many as touched it, were cured.

CHAP. VII.

AND the Pharisees, and some of the scribes, who came from Jerusalem, collected together around him. (2)And seeing some of his disciples eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.

(3)For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands to the wrist, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. (4)And coming from the market, unless they have washed, they never eat. And there are many other things which they have by tradition received to observe, as the was.h.i.+ngs of cups, and pots, and vessels of bra.s.s, and couches.

(5)Then the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, Why do not thy disciples walk conformable to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands? (6)Then he answering said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you hypocrites, as it is written[12], "This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

(7)Now vainly do they wors.h.i.+p me, while teaching doctrines the commandments of men." (8)For leaving the command of G.o.d, ye adhere to the tradition of men, the was.h.i.+ngs of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye practise. (9)And he said to them, Strangely do ye make void the command of G.o.d, that ye may observe your tradition.

(10)For Moses said[13], "Honour thy father and thy mother:" and "he that curseth father or mother, let him a.s.suredly be put to death[14]."

(11)But ye affirm, If a man say to his father or mother, it is Corban (that is, a gift), which otherwise might have been advantageous to thee from me; (12)then ye permit him no more to do any thing for his father, or his mother; (13)abrogating the word of G.o.d by the tradition, which ye have transmitted down; and many such like things ye do.

(14)And he called to him all the mult.i.tude, and said unto them, hear me all of you, and understand. (15)There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him, can make him unclean: but the things which come out from him, these are the things which make a man unclean. (16)If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear. (17)And when he was come into the house from the mult.i.tude, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. (18)And he saith to them, Are ye also so defective of intelligence? Do you not consider, that every thing from without that entereth into a man, cannot make him unclean? (19)because it entereth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the vault, carrying off all the impurities of the food. (20)But, said he, what cometh out of a man, that makes a man unclean. (21)For from within out of the heart of men proceed wicked reasonings, adulteries, wh.o.r.edoms, murders, (22)thefts, inordinate cravings, mischievous actions, knavery, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, folly: (23)all these wicked things come from within, and render a person unclean.

(24)And rising, he departed thence into the confines of Tyre and Sidon; and entering into a house, desired that no man should know it: yet he could not be hid. (25)For a woman hearing of him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, came and fell at his feet. (26)The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by birth, and she entreated him that the devil might be cast out of her daughter. (27)And Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be fed, for it is not proper to take the children's bread, and throw it to the dogs. (28)But she replied, and said to him, True, Lord, yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. (29)And he said unto her, For this speech, go home, the devil is gone out of thy daughter. (30)And going to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid on a couch.

(31)And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.

(32)And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to put his hand upon him. (33)And he took him aside out of the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and spitting, he touched his tongue; (34)and looking up to heaven, he heaved a deep sigh, and saith unto him, Ephphatha! that is, Be opened. (35)And instantly his ears were opened, and the tie of his tongue loosed, and he spake distinctly. (36)And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it abroad. (37)And they were astonished beyond all imagination, saying, He hath done all things admirably; he maketh even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

CHAP. VIII.

IN those days the mult.i.tude being exceedingly great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus calling his disciples to him, said unto them, (2)I have compa.s.sion on the mult.i.tude, for they have stayed with me already three days, and have nothing to eat: (3)and if I send them away fasting to their houses, they will faint on the road; for many of them came from a great distance. (4)His disciples answered him, Whence can a man here in the desert satisfy these with bread? (5)And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. (6)And he commanded the mult.i.tude to recline in order on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, having given thanks he brake them, and gave to his disciples, that they should set before the people; and they distributed them to the mult.i.tude.

(7)And they had a few small fishes; and blessing, he commanded to set these also before them. (8)And they did eat and were filled and they took up what remained of the fragments, seven baskets. (9)And the persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.

(10)And immediately going into the vessel with his disciples, he came into the coasts of Dalmanutha.

(11)Then the Pharisees came out, and began to question him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. (12)And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation. (13)And leaving them, going again on board the vessel, he departed to the other side.

(14)And they had forgotten to take bread, and had not with them in the vessel but a single loaf. (15)And he earnestly charged them, saying, Beware, take heed of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. (16)And they talked the matter over among themselves, saying, This is because we have no loaves of bread. (17)And Jesus knowing it said unto them, Why reason ye together, because ye have no loaves? Do ye not yet consider, nor understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened?

(18)Having eyes, do ye not see? and having ears, do ye not hear? and do ye not remember? (19)When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve. (20)And when the seven loaves among the four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They said, Seven. (21)And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?

(22)And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring him a blind man, and entreat him that he would touch him. (23)And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him without the city; and spitting on his eyes, he laid his hands upon him, and asked him if he saw aught. (24)And looking up, he said, I see men walking, as trees. (25)Then again he put his hands upon his eyes, and made him look up again: and he was entirely restored, and saw all men distinctly. (26)And he sent him away unto his own house, saying, Neither enter thou into the city, nor speak to any in the city.

(27)And Jesus and his disciples went out into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and on the road he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am? (28)And they answered, John the Baptist: others say, Elias; and others, One of the prophets. (29)And he said unto them, But who do ye say that I am? Then Peter answering, said unto him, Thou art the Messiah. (30)And he strictly enjoined them, that they should tell no man of this.

(31)And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be slain, and after three days rise again. (32)And he spake this saying openly. And Peter taking him aside, began to remonstrate with him. (33)But he turned himself around, and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou dost not relish the things which are of G.o.d, but those that are of men.

(34)Then calling to him the mult.i.tude, with his disciples, he said to them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (35)For whosoever would preserve his life shall lose it; but whosoever would lose his life for my sake and the Gospel, he shall preserve it. (36)For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul? (37)Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

(38)For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, before this adulterous and sinful generation; of him will the Son of man also be ashamed, when he shall come in the glory of his Father, with the holy angels.

CHAP. IX.

AND he said unto them, I tell you of a certainty, that there are some standing here who shall not taste of death, until they see the kingdom of G.o.d come with power.

(2)And six days after Jesus taketh with him Peter and James and John, only, and carrieth them up with him into an exceeding high mountain in great privacy; and was transfigured before them. (3)His garments became glistering, exceeding white, like snow; such as no fuller upon earth can whiten. (4)And there appeared to him Elias with Moses: and they were conversing with Jesus. (5)Then Peter addressing him, said unto him, Master, it is desirable for us to be here: and let us erect three tents, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (6)For he knew not what he should say: for they were very much affrighted. (7)And there came a cloud overshadowing them: and there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. (8)And instantly looking round, they saw no man any longer with them, but Jesus only.

(9)And as they were coming down from the mountain, he strictly charged them, that they should tell no man what they had seen, till after the Son of man should have arisen from the dead. (10)And they caught at that word, considering among themselves what this rising from the dead could mean.

(11)And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes, that Elias must come first? (12)Then he answering said unto them, Elias indeed cometh first, and will reform all things; and how speaks the scripture of the Son of man? That he must suffer many things, and be treated with contempt. (13)But I say unto you, that Elias is come, and they have done to him whatsoever they chose, as it is written of him.

(14)And when he came to his disciples, he saw a great crowd around them, and the scribes disputing with them. (15)And immediately all the mult.i.tude, when they beheld him, were struck with amazement, and coming to him, saluted him. (16)And he asked the scribes, What are ye disputing about among yourselves? (17)And one of the people addressing him, said, Master, I have brought my son to thee, who hath a dumb spirit; (18)and wherever he seizeth him, he throws him into strong convulsions: and he foams at the mouth, and grinds his teeth, and pines away. And I spoke to thy disciples, that they should cast him out; and they were unable. (19)Then addressing him, he said, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him to me. (20)And they brought him unto him. And seeing him, instantly the spirit threw him into convulsions; and falling to the ground, he rolled about, foaming at the mouth. (21)And he asked his father, For how long a time hath this been the case with him? And he replied, From his infancy. (22)And often it hath cast him into the fire, and into water, to destroy him: but if thou art able, have compa.s.sion upon us, and help us. (23)Then said Jesus unto him, This _is the point_: if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. (24)And immediately the father of the child said with tears, I believe, Lord! help my unbelief! (25)Then Jesus, seeing that the mult.i.tude were running up to him, rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter into him no more. (26)And screaming, and convulsing him violently, it came out: and the child lay as if dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. (27)But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up; and he arose. (28)And when he was come into the house, the disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast it out? (29)And he said to them, this kind can be driven out by nothing but prayer and fasting.

(30)And going from thence, they pa.s.sed through Galilee: and he would not have any person know it. (31)For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him: and after being killed, the third day he shall rise again. (32)But they understood not the meaning of that declaration, and were afraid to ask him.

(33)And he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked them, What was the subject of your dispute among yourselves on the road? (34)But they held their peace. For they had been disputing with each other on the road, which was the greatest. (35)And when he was seated, he called the twelve, and saith to them, If any man desires to be the first, let him be last of all, and servant of all. (36)And taking a little boy, he set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, (37)Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me merely, but him that sent me.