Jesus

1And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.

A few days later, Jesus came back to the town of Capernaum. People heard that he was home.

2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

So many people came that there was no room left. Even the doorway was packed. Jesus told them God's message.

3And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

Some men brought him a man whose body could not move. Four men carried him.

4And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

The crowd was too thick to get near Jesus. So they opened up the roof right above him. Then they lowered the man down on his mat.

5When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Jesus saw that they trusted him. He said to the man, "Son, your sins are forgiven."

6But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts,

Some scribes were sitting there. Scribes were teachers who studied God's law. They were thinking inside themselves,

7Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?

"Why does this man talk like that? He is speaking against God. Only God can forgive sins."

8And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?

Right away Jesus knew what they were thinking. He asked them, "Why are you thinking these things?"

9Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

"Which is easier to say to this man? 'Your sins are forgiven'? Or 'Get up, pick up your mat, and walk'?"

10But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)

"I will show you something. The Son of Man is allowed to forgive sins here on earth." Son of Man was Jesus's name for himself. Then he spoke to the man who could not move.

11I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.

"I tell you, get up. Pick up your mat and go home."

12And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.

Right away the man got up. He picked up his mat and walked out in front of them all. Everyone was amazed. They praised God and said, "We have never seen anything like this!"

1And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

They crossed the lake to the other side. They came to the land of the Gadarenes.

2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

Jesus got out of the boat. Right away a man came out of the graves to meet him. An evil spirit was inside that man.

3Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

The man lived among the graves. No one could tie him up, not even with chains.

4Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

People had often chained his hands and feet. He broke the chains and smashed the cuffs. No one was strong enough to hold him.

5And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

Night and day he stayed in the hills and the graves. He shouted, and he cut himself with stones.

6But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

He saw Jesus far away. He ran to him and knelt down in front of him.

7And 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.

He shouted loudly, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Please, before God, do not hurt me!"

8For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

Jesus had already said to him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit!"

9And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" He answered, "My name is Legion, because there are many of us."

10And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

He begged Jesus again and again not to send them away from that land.

11Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

Nearby, on the hillside, a big herd of pigs was eating.

12And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

All the evil spirits begged Jesus, "Send us into the pigs. Let us go inside them."

13And 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.

Jesus let them. The spirits came out of the man and went into the pigs. About two thousand pigs ran down the steep hill into the lake and drowned.

14And 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.

The men who cared for the pigs ran away. They told people in the town and the countryside. The people came out to see what had happened.

15And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

They came to Jesus. They saw the man who had been full of evil spirits. He was sitting there, dressed, and thinking clearly. They were afraid.

16And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

The people who had watched told them what happened to the man and to the pigs.

17And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

Then the people began to beg Jesus to leave their part of the country.

18And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

Jesus was getting into the boat. The man who had been full of evil spirits begged to come with him.

19Howbeit 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.

Jesus would not let him. He said, "Go home to your own people. Tell them the great things the Lord did for you, and how kind he was."

20And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

So the man went through Decapolis, a group of ten towns, telling what Jesus did for him. Everyone was amazed.

21And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

Jesus crossed the lake again by boat. A big crowd gathered around him by the water.

22And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

A man named Jairus came to him. He was a leader of the synagogue, the place where people met to worship. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet.

23And 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.

He begged him hard, "My little girl is almost dead. Please come and put your hands on her, so she will get well and live."

24And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

So Jesus went with him. A big crowd followed and pressed close around him.

25And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,

A woman was there who had been bleeding for twelve years.

26And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

Many doctors had treated her, and she suffered a lot. She spent all her money, but she only got worse.

27When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

She heard about Jesus. She came up behind him in the crowd and touched his coat.

28For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

She kept saying to herself, "If I only touch his clothes, I will get well."

29And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

Right away the bleeding stopped. She felt in her body that her sickness was gone.

30And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

Jesus knew at once that power had gone out of him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who touched my clothes?"

31And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

His followers said, "The crowd is pushing all around you. How can you ask who touched you?"

32And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it.

33But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

The woman knew what had happened to her. Shaking and afraid, she knelt in front of him and told him the whole truth.

34And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Jesus said to her, "Daughter, your trust in me has made you well. Go in peace. Be free from your sickness."

35While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

While he was still talking, people came from Jairus's house. They said, "Your daughter is dead. Why bother the Teacher any more?"

36As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

Jesus heard what they said. He told Jairus, "Do not be afraid. Just believe."

37And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

He let no one come with him except Peter, James, and John, who was James's brother.

38And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

They came to the synagogue leader's house. Jesus saw all the noise and people crying loudly.

39And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

He went inside and said, "Why all this noise and crying? The child is not dead. She is asleep."

40And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

They laughed at him. He sent them all outside. Then he took the girl's father and mother and his three friends into the room where she lay.

41And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

He took the girl by the hand and said, "Talitha cumi." That means, "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"

42And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

Right away the girl got up and walked around. She was twelve years old. Everyone there was amazed.

43And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

Jesus told them firmly not to tell anyone about it. Then he said to give her something to eat.

1And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.

Jesus left that place and went to his hometown. His disciples, his close followers, went with him.

2And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

On the Sabbath, the day of rest, Jesus taught in the synagogue, the place where people met to worship. Many who heard him were very surprised. They said, "Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has he been given? How can he do such powerful things?"

3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

"Isn't this the carpenter, the man who builds things from wood? Isn't he Mary's son? Isn't he the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Don't his sisters live right here with us?" So they would not accept him.

4But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Jesus said to them, "A prophet, someone who tells people what God says, is honored everywhere. But he is not honored in his own town, or by his own family, or in his own house."

5And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

So he could not do any powerful miracles there. He only put his hands on a few sick people and healed them.

6And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

He was amazed that they would not believe. Then he went from village to village, teaching the people.

13And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

People were bringing little children to Jesus so he could put his hands on them. The disciples told them to stop.

14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Jesus saw this and was upset. He said, "Let the little children come to me. Do not stop them. God's kingdom belongs to people like them.

15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

I tell you the truth. Anyone who does not welcome God's kingdom the way a small child does will never go in."

16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

Then he picked the children up in his arms. He put his hands on them and blessed them.

17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

As Jesus started down the road, a man ran up and knelt in front of him. He asked, "Good Teacher, what must I do to have life forever?"

18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

Jesus said, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

You know the rules God gave. Do not kill. Do not break your marriage promise. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about people. Do not cheat anyone. Treat your father and mother well."

20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.

The man answered, "Teacher, I have kept all of these since I was a boy."

21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

Jesus looked at him and loved him. He said, "You are missing one thing. Go and sell everything you own. Give the money to poor people. Then you will have riches with God. Then come and follow me."

22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

The man's face fell when he heard this. He walked away feeling sad, because he owned a great deal.

23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

Jesus looked around at his disciples. He said, "It is so hard for rich people to enter God's kingdom!"

24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

The disciples were surprised by his words. But Jesus said again, "Children, it is very hard to enter God's kingdom!

25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

It is easier for a camel to go through the hole in a needle than for a rich man to enter God's kingdom."

26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

They were more amazed than ever. They said to each other, "Then who can be saved?"

27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Jesus looked at them and said, "People cannot do this on their own. But God can. God can do anything."

46And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

Next they came to the town of Jericho. Jesus and his disciples were leaving town with a big crowd. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road.

47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

He heard that Jesus of Nazareth was going by. He began to shout, "Jesus, Son of David, please help me!"

48And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

Many people told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, "Son of David, please help me!"

49And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

Jesus stopped and said, "Call him over." So they called the blind man. They told him, "Cheer up! Get up! He is calling you."

50And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

The man threw off his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus.

51And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said, "Teacher, I want to see again."

52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Jesus said to him, "You may go. Your faith has healed you." Right away the man could see. He followed Jesus down the road.

3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

Jesus was in the town of Bethany, eating at the table in Simon the leper's house. A woman came in with a stone jar of costly perfume made from a plant called nard. She broke the jar open and poured the perfume on his head.

4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

Some people there were upset. They said to each other, "Why waste this perfume?

5For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

It could have been sold for a whole year's pay. The money could have gone to poor people." And they scolded her.

6And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

Jesus said, "Leave her alone. Why are you bothering her? She has done a good thing for me.

7For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

Poor people will always be near you. You can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.

8She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body early, to get it ready for burial.

9Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

I tell you the truth. Wherever the good news is told in the whole world, people will also tell what she did. She will be remembered."