"able of the sower CHAP. V. Christ stilleth the tempest 7 may hear, and not understand; forth, immediately he putteth in at any time they should be con- the sickle, because the harvest is ed, and their sins should be come. iven them. And he said unto them, Know hot this parable? and how then ye know all parables? ! The sower soweth the word. And these are they by the 7-side, where the word is sown; when they have heard, Satan eth immediately, and taketh y the word that was sown in r hearts. And these are they likewise ch are sown on stony ground; when they have heard the d, immediately receive it with Iness; And have no root in themes, and so endure but for a :: afterward, when affliction persecution ariseth for the d's sake, immediately they are nded. And these are they which are n among thorns; such as hear word, And the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and Justs of other things entering in, se the word, and it becometh uitful. And these are they which are n on good ground; such as hear word, and receive it, and bring fruit, some thirty-fold, some ", and some a hundred. TAnd he said unto them, Is a lle brought to be put under a el, or under a bed? and not to et on a candlestick? For there is nothing hid, ch shall not be manifested; neiwas any thing kept secret, but it should come abroad. If any man have ears to hear, im hear. And he said unto them, Take what ye hear: With what sure ye mete, it shall be mead to you: and unto you that shall more be given. For he that hath, to him shall given and he that hath not, ch he hath. him shall be taken even that Ard he said, So is the king: of God, as if a man should seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise it and day, and the seed should ng and grow up, he knoweth how. For the earth bringeth forth ; of herself: first the blade, then ear, after that the full corn in ear. But when the fruit is brought 30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? 31 It is like a grain of mustardseed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: 32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out grent branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. 33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. 35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they nad sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wiad, and said unto the sea Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, CHAP. V. AND they came over to the 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: 4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken 39 Legion of devils cast out. MARK, in pieces: neither could any man tame him. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. 6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. 8 (For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.) 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. 10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. 11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. 12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. 13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand) and were choked in the sea. 14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done. 15 And they come to Jesus, and Bee him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mund: and they were afraid. 16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. 17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. 19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. 20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him. And all men did marvel. 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the 40 a. Issue of blood healed. 22 And behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. 25 And a certain woman which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment: 28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. 29 And straightway the fountais of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was heal ed of that plague. 30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? 31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest then, Who touched me? 32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. 33 But the woman, fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. 34 And he said unto her, Daugh ter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why trou blest thou the Master any fur ther? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. 38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. 39 And when he was come in, ha saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. 40 And they laughed him to CHAP. VI. The twelve sent forth. John Baptist beheaded. corn. But, when he had put them against them. Verily, I say unto 1 out, he taketh the father and you, It shall be more tolerable for e mother of the damsel, and them Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of at were with him, and en- judgment, than for that city. reth in where the damsel was ng. 12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent. 13 And they cast out many dethat were sick, and healed them. And he took the damsel by hand, and said unto her, Talitha-vils, and anointed with oil many mi: which is, being interpreted, msel, (I say unto thee) arise. 2 And straightway the damsel ose, and walked; for she was of age of twelve years. And they re astonished with a great asto hment. 3 And he charged them straitly no man should know it; and manded that something should given her to eat. CHAP. VI. "The Apostles sent to Preach. But Jesus said unto them, A nd he marvelled because of And he called unto him the e, and began to send them by two and two; and gave power over unclean spirits; nd commanded them that hould take nothing for their y, save a staff only; no no bread, no money in their at be shod with sandals; and t on two coats. nd he said unto them, In place soever ye enter into a there abide till ye depart hat place. 14 And king Herod heard of him, (for his name was spread abroad,) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him. 15 Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a pro phet, or as one of the prophets. 16 But when Herod heard thereof, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. 17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. 18 For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. 19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not: 20 For Herod feared John, know ing that he was a just man and a holy, and observed him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. 21 And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; 22 And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod, and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. 23 And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. 24 And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. 25 And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me, by and by, in a charger, the head of John the Baptist. 26 And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, nd whosoever shall not re-and for their sakes which sat with ou, nor hear you, when ye him, he would not reject her. thence, shake off the dust 27 And immediately the king your feet, for a testimony sent an executioner, and com20 37 41 The multitude fed. MARK, Christ walkthan the sen manded his head to be brought: and, 44 And they that did eat of he went and beheaded him in the loaves, were about five thous prison; 28 And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel; and the damsel gave it to her mo ther. 29 And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb. 30 And the apostles gathered themselves 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 rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. 32 And they departed into a desert place by ship privately. 33 And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came toge ther unto him. 34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. 35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place,, and now the time is far passed: 36 Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. 37 He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? 38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. 39 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. 40 And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And when he had taken the five loaves, and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. 42 And they did all eat, were filled. and men. 45 And straightway he constrain ed his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side besore unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mour tain to pray. 47 And when even was comme, the ship was in the midst of the sea and he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them toiling u rowing: for the wind was contrar unto them: and about the fourd watch of the night he cometh te them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49 But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and crist out. 50 (For they all saw him, and were troubled.), And immediatel he talked with them, and saith un them. Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. 51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased and they were sore amazed a themselves beyond measure, al wondered. 52 For they considered not t miracle of the loaves; for ther heart was hardened. 53. And when they had passe over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shart 54 And when they were co out of the ship, straightway the knew him, 55 And ran through that whol region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that wer sick, where they heard he was 56 And whithersoever he enter ed, into villages, or cities, or cour try, they laid the sick in the streets and besought him that they mig touch, if it were but the border a his garment: and as many as touch ed him, were made whole. CHAP. VII. Meat defileth not. THEN came together unto ar the Pharisees, and certain a the scribes, which came from Jers salem. 2 And when they saw some a his disciples eat bread with defie (that is to say, with unwashen hands, they found fault. 3 For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their band 43 And they took up twelve bas-oft. eat not, holding the traditos kets full of the fragments, and of of the elders. the fishes. 42 4 And when they come from the en's traditions. CHAP. VII. The deaf healed 20 And he said, That which co meth out of the man, that defileth the man. arket, except they wash, they eat t. And many other things there which they have received to id, as the washing of eups, and 21 For from within, out of the ts, and brazen vessels, and ta- heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Then the Pharisees and scribes 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickeded him, Why walk not thy dis-ness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil les according to the tradition of eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness; elders, but eat bread with un- 23 All these evil things come shen hands? from within, and defile the man. es. He answered and said unto n, Well hath Esaias prophesied ou hypocrites, as it is written, s people honoureth me with Er lips, but their heart is far from Howbeit, in vain do they worme, teaching for doctrines the mandments of men. For, laying aside the command- And he said unto them, Full But ye say, If a man shall say ri -Taking the word of God of effect through your tradition, ye have delivered: and many ke things do ye. And when he had called all ople unto him, he said unto Hearken unto me every one and understand. here is nothing from without that entering into him, can him: but the things which out of him, those are they file the man. any man have ears to hear, hear. nd when he was entered into ase from the people, his disasked him concerning the. 24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon,and entered into a house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. 25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: 26 (The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation,) and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daugh ter. 27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. 28 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. 20 And he said unto her, For this saying, go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. 30 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed. 31 T And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his cars, and he spit, and touched his tongue: 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. 35 And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue nd he saith unto them, Are was loosed, and he spake plain. ithout understanding also? 36 And he charged them that not perceive, that whatso- they should tell no man: but the ing from without entereth more he charged them, so much man, it cannot defile him: the more a great deal they publishcause it entereth not into ed it; t, but into the belly, and ut into the draught, purging s? 37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well; he maketh both |