violently down a steep place into the lake; and were 34 drowned. And when those who kept them saw what was done, they fled, and told it in the city and in the 35 country. Then the people went out to see what had been done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind and they were 36 afraid. And those also that had seen it, told them in 37 what manner he had been cured. Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about, asked Jesus to depart from them for they were seized with great fear and he went into the ship, and returned. 38 Now the man, out of whom the demons had departed, entreated Jesus that he might be with him. But [Jesus] 39 sent him away, saying, "Return to thine house, and tell how great things God hath done unto thee." And he departed, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. 40 41 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus returned, the people gladly received him for they were all in expectation of him. And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus's feet, and besought him that he would come into his 42 house; for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the people 43 thronged him. And a woman, having an issue of blood twelve years, that had also consumed all her substance on 44 physicians, and could not be cured by any, came behind, and touched the border of his garment and immediately 45 her issue of blood stopped. And Jesus said, "Who touched me?" And when all denied, Peter, and those that were with him, said, "Master, the multitudes press and 46 throng thee; and sayest thou, Who touched me?" And [Jesus] said, "Some one hath touched me; for I know 47 that power hath gone out of me." And when the woman saw that she was not concealed, she came trembling, and fell down before him; and declared [to him] before all the people for what cause she touched him, and how she 48 was forthwith cured. And he said unto her, "Take courage, daughter; thy faith hath made thee well: go 49 in peace." And while he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, "Thy 50 daughter is dead: trouble not the Teacher*. But when Jesus heard it, he spake to the ruler, saying, "Fear not : 51 only believe, and she shall be made well." And when he came to the house, he suffered none to enter in, but Peter, and John, and James, and the father and the mo52 ther of the child. And all wept, and lamented her: but he said, "Weep not: she is not dead, but sleepeth." 53 And they derided him; knowing that she was dead. 54 And he sent all out of the house, and took her by the 55 hand, and spake aloud, saying, "Child, arise." And her breath came again, and she forthwith arose and he 56 commanded that food should be given her. And her parents were amazed: but he charged them that they should tell no man what had been done. CH. IX. Now Jesus called the twelve apostles together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to 2 cure diseases. And he sent them forth to preach the 3 kingdom of God, and to cure the sick and said unto them, "Take nothing for your journey; neither staves, 4 nor bag, nor money; nor have two vests. And into whatsoever house ye enter, there remain, and thence de5 part. And whosoever shall not receive you, when ye go from that city shake off the very dust from your feet; 6 for a testimony unto them." And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching glad tidings, and healing every where. 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all which had been done [by him]: and he was perplexed, because it was 8 said by some, that John was risen from the dead; and by some, that Elijah appeared; and by others, that one 9 of the old prophets was risen again. And Herod said, "John I have beheaded: but who is this of whom I hear such things?" And he desired to see Jesus. 10 And the apostles returned, and told Jesus all which they had done. And he took them, and withdrew privately to a desert place of [a city called] Bethsaida. 11 And when the multitudes knew it, they followed him : and he received them, and spake to them concerning the kingdom of God, and restored those that had need of 12 cure. And when the day began to be far spent*, the Twelve came near, and said unto him, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get provision for we 13 are here in a desert place." But he said unto them, "Give ye them food to eat." And they said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; unless we should go and 14 buy food for all this people." For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, "Make them placet themselves on the groun by fifties in a 15 company." And they did so; and made them all place 16 themselves. And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the mul17 titude. And all ate, and were filled and what remained to them of the fragments was taken up, even twelve panniers. 18 : And it came to pass as he was apart praying, his disciples were with him and he asked them, saying, 19" Who say the multitudes that I am?" They answered and said, "John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah ; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen 20 again." And he said unto them, "But who say ye Or, decline. Or, recline, or he down, N. m. + Whom, N. that I am?" Then Peter answered and said, "The Christ 21 of God." and he strictly charged them, and command22 ed them to tell no man that thing, saying, "The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief-priests and scribes, and be killed, and be 23 raised the third day." And he said to all, "If any man desire to come after me, let him deny himself, and take 24 up his cross*, and follow me. For whosoever desireth to save his life, shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his 25 life for my sake, he shall save it. For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose [or for26 feit,] himselft? For whosoever shall be ashamed of me, and of my words, of him the Son of man shall be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in that of 27 his Father, and of the holy angels. But I tell you truly, There are some of those who stand here, who shall not taste of death till they have seen the kingdom of God." AND it came to pass about eight days after these words, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and 29 went up a mountain to pray. And it came to pass that, as he prayed, the appearance of his countenance was al30 tered, and his raiment was white and glistering. And, 28 lo, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and 31 Elijah that appeared in glory, and spake of his decease 32 which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. But Peter, and those that were with him, were heavy with sleep and, when they awoke, they saw his glory, and 33 the two men who stood with him. And it came to pass, as the apostles were parted from him, that Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is good for us to be here and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, 34 and one for Elijah :" not knowing what he said. And while he thus spake, a cloud came and overshadowed them and the disciples feared when those men entered * daily, R. T. The words in brackets are probably a marginal gloss. Newcome's note. Sinto the cloud. And there came a voice out of the cloud, 36 saying, "This is my beloved Son*: hear ye him." And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silence, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen. 37 And it came to pass that, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude 38 met him. And, behold, a man of the multitude cried out, saying, "Teacher †, I beseech thee, look upon my 39 son: for he is mine only child. And, behold, a spirit taketh him, and it suddenly crieth out; and it convulseth him so that he foameth, and, bruising him, hardly de40 parteth from him ‡. And I besought thy disciples to cast 41 it out; but they were not able." And Jesus answered and said, "O unbelieving and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and endure you? Bring thy 42 son hither." And as he was now coming near, the demon dashed him on the ground, and at the same time convulsed him. Then Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, 43 and cured the child, and delivered him to his father. And all were amazed at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things which Jesus 44 did, he said to his disciples, "Let these words sink down into your ears for the Son of man is about to be deliver45 ed up into the hands of men." But they understood not this matter, and it was hidden from them; so that they did not perceive it: and they feared to ask him of this 46 matter. And there arose a reasoning among them, which of 47 them should be greatest. And Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and took a little child, whom he 48 set by him; and said unto them, "Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name, receiveth me; and ⚫ Some copies read, "This is my chosen Son, in whom I am well pleased." + N. m. Master, N. |