Luke

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1:1	Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,	Many have undertaken to compose a narrative about the things which have been fulfilled among us,
1:2	even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,	just as they were handed down to us from those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning.
1:3	it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;	Having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, it seemed good to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
1:4	that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.	so that you might know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
1:5	There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the priestly division of Abijah. He had a wife of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.	During the reign of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the priestly division of Abijah. His wife Elizabeth was one of the daughters of Aaron.
1:6	They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.	They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commands and decrees of the Lord.
1:7	But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.	But they had no child, because Elizabeth could not conceive, and they both were very old.
1:8	Now while he executed the priests office before God in the order of his division	Now while Zechariah was serving as a priest before God when his division was on duty,
1:9	according to the custom of the priests office, his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.	he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
1:10	The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.	The whole crowd of people were praying outside at the hour of incense offering.
1:11	An angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.	Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense.
1:12	Zacharias was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him.	When Zechariah saw the angel, he was terrified and fear gripped him.
1:13	But the angel said to him, Dont be afraid, Zacharias, because your request has been heard. Your wife, Elizabeth, will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.	But the angel told him, Dont be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to name him John.
1:14	You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.	He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,
1:15	For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mothers womb.	for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or spirits, but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while still in his mothers womb.
1:17	He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord.	And he will go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
1:18	Zacharias said to the angel, How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years.	Zechariah asked the angel, How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.
1:20	Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak until the day that these things will happen, because you didnt believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.	Now listen: because you didnt believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their appointed time, you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens.
1:21	The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.	Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and marveled that he was delayed in the temple.
1:22	When he came out, he could not speak to them. They perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.	When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, because he kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.
1:23	When the days of his service were fulfilled, he departed to his house.	When his time of service was completed, he departed to his house.
1:24	After these days Elizabeth his wife conceived, and she hid herself five months, saying,	Some time after this, his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she kept herself in seclusion for five months, saying,
1:25	Thus has the Lord done to me in the days in which he looked at me, to take away my reproach among men.	This is what the Lord has done for me. In these days ʜᴇ looked with favor upon me to take away my disgrace among the people.
1:26	Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,	Now in the sixth month of Elizabeths pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,
1:27	to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of Davids house. The virgins name was Mary.	to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of the house of David. The virgins name was Mary.
1:28	Having come in, the angel said to her, Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!	The angel came to her and said, Rejoice, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.
1:29	But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.	But she was deeply troubled at his words and began to wonder what kind of greeting this might be.
1:31	Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him Jesus.	Listen: you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.
1:33	and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom.	and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. And his empire will never end.
1:34	Mary said to the angel, How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?	Mary said to the angel, How will this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?
1:35	The angel answered her, The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.	The angel answered her, The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the one who is to be born will be holy and will be called the Son of God.
1:36	Behold, Elizabeth your relative also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.	And look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age. She who was called barren is now in her sixth month!
1:37	For nothing spoken by God is impossible.	For no word from God will ever fail to happen.
1:38	Mary said, Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her.	Mary said, Yes, I am a slave of the Lord. Let this happen to me according to your word. Then, the angel departed from her.
1:39	Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,	Soon afterward, Mary arose and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah,
1:40	and entered into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.	where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
1:41	When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.	When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
1:42	She called out with a loud voice and said, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!	She exclaimed with a loud voice, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
1:43	Why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?	How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
1:44	For behold, when the voice of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy!	For the moment when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped for joy in my womb!
1:45	Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!	Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill what he said to her!
1:47	My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior,	My spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
1:48	for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.	for ʜᴇ has looked upon the humble state of his slave. Surely, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.
1:49	For he who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name.	For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is ʜɪꜱ name.
1:50	His mercy is for generations and generations on those who fear him.	Hɪꜱ mercy is upon generations after generations on those who fear ʜɪᴍ.
1:51	He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.	Hᴇ has done mighty deeds with ʜɪꜱ arm. Hᴇ has scattered those who are arrogant in their hearts and minds.
1:52	He has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly.	Hᴇ has brought down rulers from their thrones, and has exalted the humble.
1:53	He has filled the hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty.	Hᴇ has filled the hungry with good things, and has sent the rich away empty.
1:54	He has given help to Israel, his servant, that he might remember mercy,	Hᴇ has helped ʜɪꜱ servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,
1:55	as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his offspring forever.	as ʜᴇ spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham and his offspring forever.
1:56	Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her house.	Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned to her home.
1:57	Now the time that Elizabeth should give birth was fulfilled, and she gave birth to a son.	Now the time came for Elizabeth to have her baby, and she gave birth to a son.
1:58	Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.	Her neighbors and her relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.
1:59	On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him Zacharias, after the name of his father.	On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father.
1:60	His mother answered, Not so; but he will be called John.	His mother answered, No! He is to be called John.
1:61	They said to her, There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name.	They said to her, None of your relatives is called by that name.
1:62	They made signs to his father, what he would have him called.	They made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him to be called.
1:63	He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, His name is John. They all marveled.	He asked for a writing tablet on which he wrote, His name is John. And they all marveled.
1:64	His mouth was opened immediately and his tongue freed, and he spoke, blessing God.	Immediately, his mouth was opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak, blessing God.
1:65	Fear came on all who lived around them, and all these sayings were talked about throughout all the hill country of Judea.	Fear came upon everyone who lived around them, and throughout all the hill country of Judea people were talking about all that had happened.
1:66	All who heard them laid them up in their heart, saying, What then will this child be? The hand of the Lord was with him.	Everyone who heard them took it to heart, saying, What then will this child become? For the hand of the Lord was with him.
1:67	His father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,	His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied,
1:68	Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people;	Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for ʜᴇ has visited and redeemed ʜɪꜱ people.
1:69	and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David	Hᴇ has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of ʜɪꜱ servant David
1:70	as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old,	As ʜᴇ said by the mouth of ʜɪꜱ holy prophets from long ago,
1:71	salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us;	salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,
1:72	to show mercy toward our fathers, to remember his holy covenant,	to show mercy toward our ancestors, to remember ʜɪꜱ holy covenant,
1:73	the oath which he swore to Abraham our father,	the oath which ʜᴇ swore to our father Abraham:
1:74	to grant to us that we, being delivered out of the hand of our enemies, should serve him without fear,	that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, should serve ʜɪᴍ without fear,
1:75	in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.	in holiness and righteousness before ʜɪᴍ all of our days.
1:76	And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways,	And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare ʜɪꜱ ways,
1:77	to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,	to give ʜɪꜱ people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
1:78	because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high will visit us,	because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the sunrise from on high will visit us,
1:79	to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace.	to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
1:80	The child was growing and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.	The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he lived in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
2:1	Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.	Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the known world.
2:2	This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.	This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
2:3	All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.	And everyone went to register, each to their own town.
2:4	Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to Davids city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,	Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee into Judea, Bethlehem, the city of David, because he was from the house and family of David.
2:5	to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.	He went to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
2:6	While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.	While they were there, the time had come for her to give birth,
2:7	She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.	and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no space in the guest room.
2:8	There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.	There were shepherds living in the fields nearby and keeping watch over their flocks at night.
2:9	Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.	Suddenly, an angel of the Lord stood among them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
2:10	The angel said to them, Dont be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.	The angel said to them, Yall dont be afraid! I am bringing yall good news that will bring great joy to all the people.
2:11	For there is born to you today, in Davids city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.	For today in the city of David, a Savior has been born to yall. He is Christ the Lord.
2:12	This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.	This will be a sign to yall: yall will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.
2:13	Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,	Suddenly, a vast heavenly army appeared with the angel praising God and saying,
2:14	Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.	Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among humans with whom ʜᴇ is pleased.
2:15	When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, Lets go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.	When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Lets go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened and that the Lord has made known to us.
2:16	They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.	So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the feeding trough.
2:17	When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.	After they saw him, they spread the word that had been spoken to them about this child,
2:18	All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.	and all who heard it marveled at the things the shepherds said to them.
2:19	But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.	But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
2:20	The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.	The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, just as they had been told.
2:21	When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.	When eight days had passed and it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived in the womb.
2:22	When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord	When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
2:23	as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord,	as it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every male who opens the womb is to be dedicated to the Lord YHWH,
2:24	and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.	and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.
2:25	Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.	Now, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
2:26	It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lords Christ.	It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lords Christ.
2:27	He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,	Guided by the Spirit, he went into the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary in the Law,
2:28	then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,	Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God, saying,
2:29	Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;	Now Sovereign Master, you can dismiss your slave in peace, according to your promise.
2:30	for my eyes have seen your salvation,	For my eyes have seen your salvation,
2:31	which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;	which you have prepared in the presence of all people groups,
2:32	a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.	a light for revelation to the ethnic groups, and the glory of your people Israel.
2:33	Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.	The childs father and mother marveled at the things that were being said about him.
2:34	Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.	Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, Indeed, this child is destined to cause the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
2:35	Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.	so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And a sword will pierce through your own soul.
2:36	There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,	There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was quite old, having lived with her husband seven years after her virginity,
2:37	and she had been a widow for about eighty four years, who didnt depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.	and then was a widow to the age of eighty four. She never departed from the temple, serving night and day through fasting and prayer.
2:38	Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.	At that moment, she came up to them and began to give thanks to God and to speak of the child to everyone who was expectantly awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.
2:39	When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.	When they had done everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
2:40	The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.	The child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
2:41	His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.	Every year, Jesuss parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
2:42	When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;	When he was twelve years old, they went there again according to the custom of the Feast.
2:43	and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didnt know it,	When the feast was over, as they were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents didnt know it.
2:44	but supposing him to be in the company, they went a days journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.	Thinking he was in their company, they went on a days journey. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.
2:45	When they didnt find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.	When they didnt find him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
2:46	After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.	After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
2:47	All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.	Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
2:48	When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.	When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, Son, why have you treated us like this? See, your father and I have been anxiously looking for you.
2:49	He said to them, Why were you looking for me? Didnt you know that I must be in my Fathers house?	Why were yall looking for me? he replied. Didnt yall know I had to be in my Fathers house?
2:50	They didnt understand the saying which he spoke to them.	But they didnt understand what he was saying to them.
2:51	And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.	Then he went down with them to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. But his mother kept all these things in her heart.
2:52	And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.	And Jesus continued to progress in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and humans.
3:1	Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene,	In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene,
3:2	during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zacharias, in the wilderness.	during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
3:3	He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.	He went into all the region around the Jordan River, preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
3:4	As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.	As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Yall prepare the way of the Lord YHWH. Yall make ʜɪꜱ paths straight.
3:5	Every valley will be filled. Every mountain and hill will be brought low. The crooked will become straight, and the rough ways smooth.	Every valley will be filled. Every mountain and hill will be made low. The crooked will become straight, and the rough ways smooth.
3:6	All flesh will see Gods salvation.	And all humanity will see Gods salvation.
3:7	He said therefore to the multitudes who went out to be baptized by him, You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?	Then John said to the multitudes who went out to be baptized by him, Yall brood of vipers, who warned yall to flee from the wrath to come?
3:8	Therefore produce fruits worthy of repentance, and dont begin to say among yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones!	Therefore, yall must produce fruits worthy of repentance. And yall shouldnt start saying to yourselves, We have Abraham for our father. For I tell yall that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones!
3:9	Even now the ax also lies at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doesnt produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.	Indeed, the ax is already laid at the root of the trees, and every tree that doesnt produce beautiful fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
3:10	The multitudes asked him, What then must we do?	So the crowds asked him, Then what should we do?
3:11	He answered them, He who has two coats, let him give to him who has none. He who has food, let him do likewise.	He answered them, Anyone who has two coats should share with someone who has none, and anyone who has food must do likewise.
3:12	Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they said to him, Teacher, what must we do?	Tax collectors also came to be baptized, and they asked him, Teacher, what should we do?
3:13	He said to them, Collect no more than that which is appointed to you.	He said to them, Yall shouldnt collect more than what yall are required to.
3:14	Soldiers also asked him, saying, What about us? What must we do? He said to them, Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.	Then some soldiers asked him, What about us? What should we do? He replied, Yall must not take money from anyone by force or make false accusations. And yall should be content with your* wages.
3:15	As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Christ,	While the people were waiting expectantly, and everyone was wondering in their hearts about whether John was the Christ,
3:16	John answered them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but he comes who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to loosen. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire.	John answered them all, I baptize yall with water, but one who is stronger than I will come, and I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize yall with the Holy Spirit and fire.
3:17	His winnowing fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor, and will gather the wheat into his barn; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.	His winnowing fork is in his hand to cleanse his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
3:18	Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people,	Then with many other exhortations he proclaimed the good news to the people.
3:19	but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias, his brothers wife, and for all the evil things which Herod had done,	But John rebuked Herod the tetrarch, because of Herodias, his brothers wife, and for all the evil things that Herod had done.
3:20	added this also to them all, that he shut up John in prison.	Herod added this to them all: he locked up John in prison.
3:21	Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also had been baptized and was praying. The sky was opened,	Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized, and while he was praying, the sky was opened,
3:22	and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form like a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.	and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.
3:23	Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years old, being the son as was supposed of Joseph, the son of Heli,	Now Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son as it was thought of Joseph, the son of Heli,
3:28	the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmodam, the son of Er,	the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,
3:30	the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of Eliakim,	the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
3:31	the son of Melea, the son of Menan, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,	the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,
3:33	the son of Amminadab, the son of Aram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,	the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,
3:37	the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,	the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Kenan,
3:38	the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.	the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.
4:1	Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness	Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
4:2	for forty days, being tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days. Afterward, when they were completed, he was hungry.	where for forty days, he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing in those days, and when they had ended, he was very hungry.
4:3	The devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.	Then the devil said to him, If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.
4:4	Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.	Jesus answered him, It is written, A human must not live by bread alone.
4:5	The devil, leading him up on a high mountain, showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.	Then the devil led him up to a high place and showed him all the empires of the world in an instant.
4:6	The devil said to him, I will give you all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I want.	The devil said to him, I will give you all their power and glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I can give it to anyone I want.
4:7	If you therefore will worship before me, it will all be yours.	So then, if you worship me, it will all be yours.
4:8	Jesus answered him, Get behind me, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve him only.	Jesus answered him, It is written, You are to worship the Lord YHWH your God, and you are to serve ʜɪᴍ only.
4:9	He led him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If you are the Son of God, cast yourself down from here,	Then the devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here.
4:10	for it is written, He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you;	For it is written, He will command his angels concerning you, to carefully guard you,
4:11	and, On their hands they will bear you up, lest perhaps you dash your foot against a stone.	and, They will lift you up with their hands, so that you wont strike your foot against a stone.
4:12	Jesus answering, said to him, It has been said, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.	Jesus answered him, It is said, You must not test the Lord YHWH your God.
4:13	When the devil had completed every temptation, he departed from him until another time.	When the devil had finished every temptation, he left him until an opportune time.
4:14	Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area.	Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread throughout the whole countryside.
4:15	He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.	He began teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.
4:16	He came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. He entered, as was his custom, into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.	Then he went to Nazareth where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day. He stood up to read,
4:17	The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,	and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
4:18	The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,	The Spirit of the Lord YHWH is on me, because ʜᴇ has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. Hᴇ has sent me to proclaim freedom for the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed,
4:19	and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.	and to proclaim the year of the Lords YHWH favor.
4:20	He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.	He rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant, and then sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him.
4:21	He began to tell them, Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.	He began by saying to them, Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in yalls hearing.
4:22	All testified about him and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, Isnt this Josephs son?	All were speaking well about him and marveling at the gracious words that came from his mouth. Yet they said, Isnt this Josephs son?
4:23	He said to them, Doubtless you will tell me this proverb, Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.	Jesus said to them, No doubt yall will quote to me this proverb, Physician, heal yourself! and say, Do here in your hometown what we heard you did in Capernaum.
4:24	He said, Most certainly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his hometown.	He continued, Truly I tell yall, no prophet is accepted in his hometown.
4:25	But truly I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land.	But in truth, I tell yall that there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a great famine over all the land.
4:26	Elijah was sent to none of them, except to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.	Yet Elijah wasnt sent to any of them, but only to a widow in Zarephath, in the land of Sidon.
4:27	There were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed, except Naaman, the Syrian.	And there were many people with leprosy in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet none of them were cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.
4:28	They were all filled with wrath in the synagogue as they heard these things.	When they heard this, all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage.
4:29	They rose up, threw him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill that their city was built on, that they might throw him off the cliff.	They got up and drove him out of the city, leading him to the edge of the hill on which their city was built, in order to throw him off the cliff.
4:30	But he, passing through the middle of them, went his way.	But he passed right through them and went on his way.
4:31	He came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day,	Then he went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee. He was teaching them on the Sabbath day,
4:32	and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.	and they were struck with amazement at his teaching, because his words had authority.
4:33	In the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud voice,	In the synagogue there was a man possessed by an unclean demonic spirit who cried out with a loud voice,
4:34	saying, Ah! what have we to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God!	Go away! What do we have to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!
4:35	Jesus rebuked him, saying, Be silent and come out of him! When the demon had thrown him down in the middle of them, he came out of him, having done him no harm.	Jesus rebuked him, Be silent and come out of him! Then the demon threw the man down in the middle of them and came out without injuring him.
4:36	Amazement came on all and they spoke together, one with another, saying, What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!	Stunning wonder came over them all, and they said to one another, What is this message? For he commands the unclean spirits with authority and power, and they come out!
4:37	News about him went out into every place of the surrounding region.	So news about him spread to every place in the surrounding region.
4:38	He rose up from the synagogue and entered into Simons house. Simons mother in law was afflicted with a great fever, and they begged him to help her.	Jesus left the synagogue and went to Simons house. Now Simons mother in law was suffering from a high fever, and they begged him to help her.
4:39	He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she rose up and served them.	He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately and began to serve them.
4:40	When the sun was setting, all those who had any sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.	As the sun was setting, the people brought all those who were sick with various diseases to Jesus, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.
4:41	Demons also came out of many, crying out and saying, You are the Christ, the Son of God! Rebuking them, he didnt allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.	Demons also came out of many people, crying out, You are the Son of God! But he rebuked them and didnt allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ.
4:42	When it was day, he departed and went into an uninhabited place and the multitudes looked for him, and came to him, and held on to him, so that he wouldnt go away from them.	The next morning, Jesus left and went to a secluded place. The crowds were looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to keep him from leaving them.
4:43	But he said to them, I must preach the good news of Gods Kingdom to the other cities also. For this reason I have been sent.	But he told them, I must proclaim the good news of the Empire of God to the other towns also, because this is why I was sent.
4:44	He was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.	So he continued preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
5:1	Now while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret.	Now Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and the people were crowding around him to hear the word of God.
5:2	He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.	He saw two fishermens boats at the edge of the lake, whose owners had gotten out of them to wash their nets.
5:3	He entered into one of the boats, which was Simons, and asked him to put out a little from the land. He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.	He got into Simons boat and asked him to put out a little from the land. Then he sat down and taught the crowd from the boat.
5:4	When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.	When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, Put out into the deep, and then yall let down your* nets for a catch.
5:5	Simon answered him, Master, we worked all night and caught nothing; but at your word I will let down the net.	Simon answered him, Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing. But since you said the word, I will let down the nets.
5:6	When they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was breaking.	When they did this, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.
5:7	They beckoned to their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. They came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink.	So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both boats so much that they began to sink.
5:8	But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus knees, saying, Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord.	When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesuss knees and said, Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.
5:9	For he was amazed, and all who were with him, at the catch of fish which they had caught;	For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken,
5:10	and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, Dont be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.	and so were Simons partners, James and John, sons of Zebedee. Then Jesus said to Simon, Dont be afraid. From now on you will be catching humans.
5:11	When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.	When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.
5:12	While he was in one of the cities, behold, there was a man full of leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, saying, Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.	While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man was there covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.
5:13	He stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, I want to. Be made clean. Immediately the leprosy left him.	Jesus stretched out his hand and touched the man, saying, I am willing. Be made clean. Immediately the leprosy left him.
5:14	He commanded him to tell no one, But go your way and show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing according to what Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.	Then Jesus ordered him, Tell no one. Go and show yourself to the priest and make an offering for your cleansing just as Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.
5:15	But the report concerning him spread much more, and great multitudes came together to hear and to be healed by him of their infirmities.	But news about him spread even more, and large crowds came together to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses.
5:16	But he withdrew himself into the desert and prayed.	But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.
5:17	On one of those days, he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.	One day, while he was teaching, some Pharisees and teachers of the law who had come from every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem, were sitting nearby. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal.
5:18	Behold, men brought a paralyzed man on a cot, and they sought to bring him in to lay before Jesus.	Just then, some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a cot, and they were trying to bring him in to lay before Jesus.
5:19	Not finding a way to bring him in because of the multitude, they went up to the housetop and let him down through the tiles with his cot into the middle before Jesus.	When they couldnt find a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up to the roof and lowered him on his cot through the tiles into the middle of the crowd in front of Jesus.
5:20	Seeing their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.	When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him, Man, your sins are forgiven you.
5:21	The scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?	The scribes and the Pharisees began to think to themselves, Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
5:22	But Jesus, perceiving their thoughts, answered them, Why are you reasoning so in your hearts?	But Jesus, aware of their thoughts, answered them, Why are yall thinking like this in yalls hearts?
5:23	Which is easier to say, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Arise and walk?	Which is easier to say, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Get up and walk?
5:24	But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins, he said to the paralyzed man, I tell you, arise, take up your cot, and go to your house.	But so that yall may know that the Son of Humanity has authority on earth to forgive sins, —he said to the paralyzed man, I tell you, get up, take up your cot, and go home.
5:25	Immediately he rose up before them, and took up that which he was laying on, and departed to his house, glorifying God.	Immediately he stood up in front of them, took up what he had been laying on, and went home glorifying God.
5:26	Amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God. They were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things today.	They were all struck with amazement and glorified God. They were filled with fear, saying, We have seen remarkable things today.
5:27	After these things he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, Follow me!	After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, Follow me!
5:28	He left everything, and rose up and followed him.	So, leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him.
5:29	Levi made a great feast for him in his house. There was a great crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining with them.	Levi held a massive banquet for Jesus in his house. There was a large crowd of tax collectors and others reclining at the table with them.
5:30	Their scribes and the Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?	But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, Why do yall eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?
5:31	Jesus answered them, Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.	Jesus answered them, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are sick.
5:32	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
5:33	They said to him, Why do Johns disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?	They said to him, Johns disciples often fast and pray, and the disciples of the Pharisees do the same, but yours eat and drink.
5:34	He said to them, Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is with them?	He said to them, Yall cant make the friends of the bridegroom fast while he is with them, can yall?
5:35	But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days.	But the time will come when the groom will be taken away from them, then in those days they will fast.
5:36	He also told a parable to them. No one puts a piece from a new garment on an old garment, or else he will tear the new, and also the piece from the new will not match the old.	He also told them a parable. No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. Otherwise, they will have torn the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old.
5:37	No one puts new wine into old wineskins, or else the new wine will burst the skins, and it will be spilled and the skins will be destroyed.	And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins, it will spill out, and the skins will be destroyed.
5:38	But new wine must be put into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved.	Instead new wine must be put into fresh wine skins.
5:39	No man having drunk old wine immediately desires new, for he says, The old is better.	And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for they will say, The old is better.
6:1	Now on the second Sabbath after the first, he was going through the grain fields. His disciples plucked the heads of grain and ate, rubbing them in their hands.	One Sabbath, Jesus was going through the grain fields, and his disciples started picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating them.
6:2	But some of the Pharisees said to them, Why do you do that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath day?	But some of the Pharisees said to them, Why are yall doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath day?
6:3	Jesus, answering them, said, Havent you read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him,	Jesus answered them, Havent yall read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?
6:4	how he entered into Gods house, and took and ate the show bread, and gave also to those who were with him, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests alone?	He entered the house of God, and took and ate the sacred bread which is not lawful for anyone but priests to eat. He also gave some to his companions.
6:5	He said to them, The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.	Then Jesus said to them, The Son of Humanity is Lord of the Sabbath.
6:6	It also happened on another Sabbath that he entered into the synagogue and taught. There was a man there, and his right hand was withered.	On another Sabbath, he went into the synagogue and was teaching, and there was a man whose right hand was shriveled.
6:7	The scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against him.	The scribes and the Pharisees watched him to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.
6:8	But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, Rise up and stand in the middle. He arose and stood.	But he knew their thoughts, so he said to the man with the shriveled hand, Get up and stand here in the middle. So he got up and stood there.
6:9	Then Jesus said to them, I will ask you something: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good, or to do harm? To save a life, or to kill?	Then Jesus said to them, Im going to ask yall something: on the Sabbath, is it lawful to do good or to do evil? To save a life or to destroy it?
6:10	He looked around at them all, and said to the man, Stretch out your hand. He did, and his hand was restored as sound as the other.	He looked around at them all, and then said to the man, Stretch out your hand. He did, and his hand was restored.
6:11	But they were filled with rage, and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.	But they were filled with rage, and they started to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
6:12	In these days, he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God.	During those days, Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent the whole night in prayer to God.
6:13	When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:	When morning came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles:
6:14	Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;	Simon whom he also named Peter, Andrew, his brother James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,
6:15	Matthew; Thomas; James the son of Alphaeus; Simon who was called the Zealot;	Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot,
6:16	Judas the son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who also became a traitor.	Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
6:17	He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a crowd of his disciples and a great number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases,	He came down with them and stood on a level place with a large crowd of his disciples and a great number of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon.
6:18	as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits; and they were being healed.	They came to hear him and be healed of their diseases, and those who were troubled by unclean spirits were made well.
6:19	All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out of him and healed them all.	All the crowd was trying to touch him, because power was coming out of him and healing them all.
6:20	He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said: Blessed are you who are poor, for Gods Kingdom is yours.	Then looking up at his disciples, he said: Blessed are the poor, for yalls is the Empire of God.
6:21	Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.	Blessed are those who hunger now, for yall will be satisfied. Blessed are those who weep now, for yall will laugh.
6:22	Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Mans sake.	Blessed are yall when humans hate you*, and when they exclude and mock yall, and reject yalls name as evil because of the Son of Humanity.
6:23	Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.	Yall should rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because yalls reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors treated the prophets the same way.
6:24	But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.	But woe to yall who are rich! For yall have received yalls comfort.
6:25	Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.	Woe to yall who are well fed now, for yall will be hungry. Woe to yall who laugh now, for yall will mourn and weep.
6:26	Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.	Woe to yall when humans speak well of yall, for their ancestors treated the false prophets the same way.
6:27	But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,	But I say to yall who are listening: Yall should love yalls enemies, do good to those who hate yall,
6:28	bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.	bless those who curse yall, and pray for those who mistreat yall.
6:29	To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, dont withhold your coat also.	Whoever strikes you on the cheek, offer them the other also. Whoever takes away your cloak, dont withhold your shirt from them.
6:30	Give to everyone who asks you, and dont ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.	Give to everyone who asks you, and whoever takes what is yours, dont demand it back.
6:31	As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.	Yall are to do for others what yall want them to do for you*.
6:32	If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.	If yall love those who love yall, what credit is that to yall? Even sinners love those who love them.
6:33	If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.	And if yall do good for those who do good for yall, what credit is that to yall? Even sinners do that.
6:34	If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.	And if yall lend to those from whom yall hope to be repaid, what credit is that to yall? Even sinners lend to sinners in order to be repaid the same amount.
6:35	But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.	But yall should love yalls enemies, and yall should do good and lend expecting nothing in return. Then yalls reward will be great, and yall will be children of the Most High, because ʜᴇ is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
6:36	Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.	Therefore yall are to be merciful, just as your* Father is also merciful.
6:37	Dont judge, and you wont be judged. Dont condemn, and you wont be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.	Dont yall judge, and yall wont be judged. Dont yall condemn, and yall wont be condemned. Yall forgive, and yall will be forgiven.
6:38	Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.	Yall should give, and it will be given to yall. An excellent measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure yall use will be the measure yall get back.
6:39	He spoke a parable to them. Can the blind guide the blind? Wont they both fall into a pit?	He also told them a parable. Can the blind guide the blind? Wont they both fall into a pit?
6:40	A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.	A student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.
6:41	Why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brothers eye, but dont consider the beam that is in your own eye?	Why do you look at the speck in your brothers eye, but dont notice the log in your own eye?
6:42	Or how can you tell your brother, Brother, let me remove the speck of chaff that is in your eye, when you yourself dont see the beam that is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck of chaff that is in your brothers eye.	How can you say to your brother, Brother, let me remove the speck from your eye, when you yourself dont see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the log from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck in your brothers eye.
6:43	For there is no good tree that produces rotten fruit, nor again a rotten tree that produces good fruit.	A beautiful tree doesnt produce rotten fruit, and likewise, a rotten tree doesnt produce beautiful fruit.
6:44	For each tree is known by its own fruit. For people dont gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush.	Each tree is known by its own fruit. For people dont pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from brambles.
6:45	The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.	The good human produces good from the good treasure in their heart, while the evil person produces evil from evil treasure in their heart. For out of the abundance of the heart, ones mouth speaks.
6:46	Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and dont do the things which I say?	Why do yall call me, Lord, Lord, and yet yall dont do what I say?
6:47	Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words and does them, I will show you who he is like.	Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words and does them, I will show yall what they are like.
6:48	He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it was founded on the rock.	They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood came, the torrent broke against that house and could not shake it, because it was finely built.
6:49	But he who hears and doesnt do, is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream broke, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.	But the one who hears but doesnt do is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the torrent broke against that house, it immediately collapsed and was completely destroyed.
7:1	After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum.	After he had completed all his teaching to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum.
7:2	A certain centurions servant, who was dear to him, was sick and at the point of death.	A certain centurion had a servant whom he highly regarded, who was sick and about to die.
7:3	When he heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and save his servant.	When he heard about Jesus, he sent some elders of the Jews to ask him to come and heal his servant.
7:4	When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, He is worthy for you to do this for him,	When they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, He is worthy for you to grant this for him,
7:5	for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.	because he loves our ethnic group, and he built our synagogue for us.
7:6	Jesus went with them. When he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, Lord, dont trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.	So Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to say to him, Lord, dont trouble yourself, for I am not worthy for you to come under my roof.
7:7	Therefore I didnt even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.	That is why I didnt even consider myself worthy to come to you. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
7:8	For I also am a man placed under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, Go! and he goes; and to another, Come! and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.	For I also am a human under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, Go! and he goes, and to another, Come! and he comes. I say to my servant, Do this, and he does it.
7:9	When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude who followed him, I tell you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel.	When Jesus heard this, he marveled at him. Then he turned to the crowd following him and said, I tell yall, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.
7:10	Those who were sent, returning to the house, found that the servant who had been sick was well.	When those who had been sent returned to the house, they found that the servant was well.
7:11	Soon afterwards, he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples, along with a great multitude, went with him.	Soon afterward, he went to a city called Nain. Many of his disciples and a large crowd went with him.
7:12	Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, one who was dead was carried out, the only born son of his mother, and she was a widow. Many people of the city were with her.	As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the town was with her.
7:13	When the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, Dont cry.	When the Lord saw her, he felt gut wrenching sympathy for her and said to her, Dont cry.
7:14	He came near and touched the coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, Young man, I tell you, arise!	Then he came up and touched the open coffin, and the bearers stood still. He said, Young man, I say to you, get up!
7:15	He who was dead sat up and began to speak. Then he gave him to his mother.	The dead man sat up and began to speak, and then Jesus gave him to his mother.
7:16	Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet has arisen among us! and, God has visited his people!	Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, A great prophet has arisen among us! and, God has come to help his people!
7:17	This report went out concerning him in the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region.	This news about him spread throughout all of Judea and the surrounding region.
7:18	The disciples of John told him about all these things.	Johns disciples told him about all these things. So John summoned two of them
7:19	John, calling to himself two of his disciples, sent them to Jesus, saying, Are you the one who is coming, or should we look for another?	and sent them to the Lord to ask, Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for someone else?
7:20	When the men had come to him, they said, John the Baptizer has sent us to you, saying, Are you he who comes, or should we look for another?	When the men came to Jesus, they said, John the Baptizer has sent us to you, saying, Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for someone else?
7:21	In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits; and to many who were blind he gave sight.	At that very time, he cured many people of diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits, and he gave sight to many who were blind.
7:22	Jesus answered them, Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.	Jesus answered them, Yall go and tell John what you* have seen and heard: that the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and good news is preached to the poor.
7:23	Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.	Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.
7:24	When Johns messengers had departed, he began to tell the multitudes about John, What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?	When Johns messengers had left, Jesus began to tell the crowd about John, What did yall go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
7:25	But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed and live delicately are in kings courts.	But what did yall go out to see? A human dressed in plush clothing? Look, those who wear fancy clothes and live in luxury are in the palaces.
7:26	But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.	But what did yall go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell yall, and much more than a prophet.
7:27	This is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.	This is the one of whom it is written, Look, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.
7:28	For I tell you, among those who are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in Gods Kingdom is greater than he.	For I tell yall, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John. Yet the one who is least in the Empire of God is greater than he.
7:29	When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with Johns baptism.	When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they acknowledged Gods justice, because they had been baptized by John.
7:30	But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.	But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God for them, because they had not been baptized by John.
7:31	To what then should I compare the people of this generation? What are they like?	Jesus continued, To what then should I compare the humans of this generation? What are they like?
7:32	They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, saying, We piped to you, and you didnt dance. We mourned, and you didnt weep.	They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, saying, We played the flute for yall, and yall didnt dance. We sang a mourning song, and yall didnt weep.
7:33	For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, He has a demon.	For John the Baptizer came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and yall say, He has a demon.
7:34	The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, Behold, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!	The Son of Humanity has come eating and drinking, and yall say, Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!
7:35	Wisdom is justified by all her children.	But wisdom is vindicated by all her children.
7:36	One of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered into the Pharisees house and sat at the table.	One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him. So he went to the Pharisees house and reclined at the table.
7:37	Behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that he was reclining in the Pharisees house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment.	Then a woman of that town who was a sinner learned that Jesus was reclining in the Pharisees house. So she brought an alabaster jar of perfume
7:38	Standing behind at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears, and she wiped them with the hair of her head, kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.	and stood behind him at his feet weeping. She began to wet his feet with her tears, and she wiped them with her hair, kissed his feet, and anointed them with the perfume.
7:39	Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, This man, if he were a prophet, would have perceived who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, that she is a sinner.	Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what kind of woman is touching him, that she is a sinner.
7:40	Jesus answered him, Simon, I have something to tell you. He said, Teacher, say on.	Jesus answered him, Simon, I have something to tell you. Say it, teacher, he replied.
7:42	When they couldnt pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore will love him most?	Neither had enough to repay, so he forgave the debts of them both. Now which of them will love him more?
7:43	Simon answered, He, I suppose, to whom he forgave the most. He said to him, You have judged correctly.	Simon answered, I suppose the one he forgave more. Jesus said to him, You have judged correctly.
7:44	Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head.	Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, Do you see this woman? I came into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet. But she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair.
7:45	You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet.	You did not give me a kiss, but since the time I came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet.
7:46	You didnt anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.	You didnt anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with perfume.
7:47	Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But one to whom little is forgiven, loves little.	Therefore I tell you, she sinned much, but they have been forgiven, for she loved much. But whoever is forgiven little, loves little.
7:48	He said to her, Your sins are forgiven.	Then Jesus said to her, Your sins are forgiven.
7:49	Those who sat at the table with him began to say to themselves, Who is this who even forgives sins?	Those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, Who is this who even forgives sins?
8:1	Soon afterwards, he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of Gods Kingdom. With him were the twelve,	After this, he traveled around through towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Empire of God. The twelve were with him
8:2	and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;	and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary called Magdalene from whom seven demons had gone out,
8:3	and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herods steward; Susanna; and many others who served them from their possessions.	Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herods house manager, Susanna, and many others who provided for them from their resources.
8:4	When a great multitude came together and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable:	When a large crowd came together and people from every town were traveling to him, he spoke to them in a parable:
8:5	The farmer went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the road, and it was trampled under foot, and the birds of the sky devoured it.	A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he sowed the seed, some fell along the road, and it was trampled on, and the wild birds devoured it.
8:6	Other seed fell on the rock, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.	Other seed fell on the rocky ground, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
8:7	Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it.	Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it.
8:8	Other fell into the good ground and grew and produced one hundred times as much fruit. As he said these things, he called out, He who has ears to hear, let him hear!	Other seed fell on the good soil and grew and produced a crop one hundred times as much. When he said this, he called out, Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear!
8:10	He said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of Gods Kingdom, but to the rest it is given in parables, that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.	He said, The mysteries of the Empire of God have been given to yall to know, but to the others, it is given in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
8:11	Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.	Now the parable means this: The seed is the word of God.
8:12	Those along the road are those who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.	Those along the road are those who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, so that they will not believe and be saved.
8:13	Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root. They believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.	Those on the rocky soil are those who hear the word with joy when they hear it, but have no root. They believe for a while, but fall away in the time of temptation.
8:14	What fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life; and they bring no fruit to maturity.	The seed that fell among the thorns are those who have heard, but as they go on their way, they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, so they bring no fruit to maturity.
8:15	Those in the good ground, these are those who with an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and produce fruit with perseverance.	But the seed that fell on the excellent ground, these are the ones who have an honest and excellent heart, who hear the word, hold it tightly, and through perseverance, produce fruit.
8:16	No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light.	No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.
8:17	For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.	For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to be recognized.
8:18	Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesnt have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has.	Therefore, yall should listen carefully. For whoever has will be given more, and whoever doesnt have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.
8:19	His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.	Now Jesuss mother and brothers came to him, but they could not get near him because of the crowd.
8:20	Some people told him, Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you.	Some people told him, Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.
8:22	Now on one of those days, he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples, and he said to them, Lets go over to the other side of the lake. So they launched out.	One day, Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, Lets go over to the other side of the lake. So they launched out.
8:23	But as they sailed, he fell asleep. A wind storm came down on the lake, and they were taking on dangerous amounts of water.	As they were sailing, he fell asleep. A fierce wind storm came down on the lake, and they began to take on water and were in great danger.
8:24	They came to him and awoke him, saying, Master, Master, we are dying! He awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water; then they ceased, and it was calm.	They went and woke Jesus, saying, Master, Master, we are going to die! He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and then they ceased, and all was calm.
8:25	He said to them, Where is your faith? Being afraid, they marveled, saying to one another, Who is this then, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?	He said to them, Where is yalls faith? They were terrified and they marveled, saying to one another, Who even is this? He commands the winds and the water, and they obey him?
8:26	Then they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.	Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across from Galilee.
8:27	When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and didnt live in a house, but in the tombs.	When Jesus stepped ashore, a man from the town who had demons came to meet him. He had not worn clothing for a long time, and did not live in a house, but in the tombs.
8:28	When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What do I have to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I beg you, dont torment me!	When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, shouting with a loud voice, What do I have to do with you, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, dont torment me!
8:29	For Jesus was commanding the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For the unclean spirit had often seized the man. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and fetters. Breaking the bonds apart, he was driven by the demon into the desert.	For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. It had seized him many times, and he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, but he would break the bonds, and the demon would drive him into deserted places.
8:30	Jesus asked him, What is your name? He said, Legion, for many demons had entered into him.	Jesus asked him, What is your name? He said, Legion, for many demons had entered him.
8:31	They begged him that he would not command them to go into the abyss.	They begged him that he would not order them to go into the abyss.
8:32	Now there was there a herd of many pigs feeding on the mountain, and they begged him that he would allow them to enter into those. Then he allowed them.	Now there was a herd of many pigs feeding on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to allow them to enter the swine, and he gave them permission.
8:33	The demons came out of the man and entered into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.	When the demons came out of the man, they entered into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
8:34	When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country.	When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled and reported this in the town and countryside.
8:35	People went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.	So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesuss feet, dressed and in his right mind—and they were afraid.
8:36	Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.	Those who had seen it told them how the demon possessed man had been made well.
8:37	All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. Then he entered into the boat and returned.	Then all the people of the surrounding region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, for they were gripped by great fear. So he got into the boat and returned.
8:39	Return to your house, and declare what great things God has done for you. He went his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.	Return to your home and tell the story of what great things God has done for you. He set off, proclaiming throughout the whole town what great things Jesus had done for him.
8:40	When Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.	When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him.
8:41	Behold, a man named Jairus came. He was a ruler of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus feet and begged him to come into his house,	A man named Jairus, a synagogue official, came and fell down at Jesuss feet, begging him to come into his house,
8:42	for he had an only born daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. But as he went, the multitudes pressed against him.	because his one and only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. But as Jesus was on his way, the crowd pressed against him.
8:43	A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians and could not be healed by any,	A woman was there who had been hemorrhaging blood for twelve years, but could not be healed by anyone.
8:44	came behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak. Immediately the flow of her blood stopped.	She came behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. Immediately her bleeding stopped.
8:45	Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, Master, the multitudes press and jostle you, and you say, Who touched me?	Jesus said, Who touched me? When they all denied it, Peter and those with him said, Master, the people are crowding and pressing in on you.
8:46	But Jesus said, Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me.	But Jesus said, Someone did touch me, for I knew that power has gone out from me.
8:47	When the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before him declared to him in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.	When the woman saw that she could not go unnoticed, she came trembling and fell down before him. In the presence of all the people, she openly shared why she had touched him, and how she had been healed instantly.
8:48	He said to her, Daughter, cheer up. Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.	He said to her, Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace.
8:49	While he still spoke, one from the ruler of the synagogues house came, saying to him, Your daughter is dead. Dont trouble the Teacher.	While he was still speaking, someone from the synagogue officials house came and said to him, Your daughter is dead. Dont trouble the Teacher anymore.
8:50	But Jesus hearing it, answered him, Dont be afraid. Only believe, and she will be healed.	But when Jesus heard this, he said to him, Dont be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.
8:51	When he came to the house, he didnt allow anyone to enter in, except Peter, John, James, the father of the child, and her mother.	When he arrived at the house, Jesus didnt allow anyone to go in with him, except Peter, John, James, and the childs father and mother.
8:52	All were weeping and mourning her, but he said, Dont weep. She isnt dead, but sleeping.	Everyone was crying and mourning for her, but he said, Yall stop crying. She is not dead, but is asleep.
8:53	They were ridiculing him, knowing that she was dead.	They began laughing at him, because they knew she was dead.
8:54	But he put them all outside, and taking her by the hand, he called, saying, Child, arise!	But he took her by the hand, and said, Child, arise!
8:55	Her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately. He commanded that something be given to her to eat.	Her spirit returned, and she immediately got up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
8:56	Her parents were amazed, but he commanded them to tell no one what had been done.	Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
9:1	He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.	Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases,
9:2	He sent them out to preach Gods Kingdom and to heal the sick.	and he sent them out to preach the Empire of God and to heal the sick.
9:3	He said to them, Take nothing for your journey—no staffs, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money. Dont have two tunics each.	He said to them, Yall are to take nothing for your journey—no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, not even an extra shirt.
9:4	Into whatever house you enter, stay there, and depart from there.	Whatever house yall enter, stay there, until yall leave that town.
9:5	As many as dont receive you, when you depart from that city, shake off even the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.	Wherever they dont receive yall, when yall leave that town, shake off the dust from yalls feet as a testimony against them.
9:6	They departed and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News and healing everywhere.	So they departed and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.
9:7	Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him; and he was very perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,	Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was happening, and he was nonplussed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead,
9:8	and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.	and some that Elijah had appeared, and others that one of the ancient prophets had risen again.
9:9	Herod said, I beheaded John, but who is this about whom I hear such things? He sought to see him.	Herod said, I beheaded John, so then who is this I hear such things about? And he tried to see him.
9:10	The apostles, when they had returned, told him what things they had done. He took them and withdrew apart to a desert region of a city called Bethsaida.	When the apostles returned, they gave an account of everything they had done. Taking them with him, he withdrew privately to a town called Bethsaida.
9:11	But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of Gods Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing.	But the crowds learned about this, and they followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them about the Empire of God, and cured those who needed healing.
9:12	The day began to wear away; and the twelve came and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms and lodge and get food, for we are here in a deserted place.	As the day was ending, the Twelve came and said to him, You must send the crowd away, so that they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and food, because we are in a remote place.
9:13	But he said to them, You give them something to eat. They said, We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we should go and buy food for all these people.	But he told them, Yall give them something to eat! They said, We only have five loaves and two fish, unless we go and buy food for all these people.
9:14	For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.	About five thousand men were there. He said to his disciples, Yall have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.
9:15	They did so, and made them all sit down.	They did so, and had them all sit down.
9:16	He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude.	He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to the sky, he blessed them and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.
9:17	They ate and were all filled. They gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.	They all ate and were satisfied. Then they gathered up twelve baskets of broken pieces that were left over.
9:18	As he was praying alone, the disciples were near him, and he asked them, Who do the multitudes say that I am?	Once when Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were near him, he asked them, Who do the crowds say that I am?
9:19	They answered, John the Baptizer, but others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the old prophets has risen again.	They answered, Some say John the Baptizer, but others, Elijah, and still others, that one of the ancient prophets has risen again.
9:20	He said to them, But who do you say that I am? Peter answered, The Christ of God.	He said to them, But who do yall say I am? Peter answered, The Christ of God.
9:21	But he warned them and commanded them to tell this to no one,	But he warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone,
9:22	saying, The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.	saying, The Son of Humanity must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and he will be killed, and on the third day be raised up.
9:23	He said to all, If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.	He said to them all, Anyone who desires to follow me must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.
9:24	For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever will lose his life for my sake will save it.	For whoever desires to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for my sake will save it.
9:25	For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits his own self?	For what does it profit a human if they gain the whole world, but lose or forfeit their very self?
9:26	For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.	For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Humanity will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory, and in the glory of the Father and the holy angels.
9:27	But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here who will in no way taste of death until they see Gods Kingdom.	But I tell yall the truth: Some who are standing here will not taste of death before they see the Empire of God.
9:28	About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.	About eight days after they discussed this, Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up onto the mountain to pray.
9:29	As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling.	As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothing became white like lightning.
9:30	Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah,	Two men, Moses and Elijah, began talking with him.
9:31	who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.	They appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish in Jerusalem.
9:32	Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.	Now Peter and his companions were overcome with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men standing with him.
9:33	As they were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here. Lets make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah, not knowing what he said.	As they were starting to leave Jesus, Peter said to him, Master, it is excellent for us to be here. Lets make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah—not knowing what he was saying.
9:34	While he said these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered into the cloud.	While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
9:35	A voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!	A voice came from the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him, yall!
9:36	When the voice came, Jesus was found alone. They were silent, and told no one in those days any of the things which they had seen.	After the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept silent and told no one at that time anything of what they had seen.
9:37	On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.	The next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.
9:38	Behold, a man from the crowd called out, saying, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only born child.	A man from the crowd called out, Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child.
9:39	Behold, a spirit takes him, he suddenly cries out, and it convulses him so that he foams; and it hardly departs from him, bruising him severely.	A spirit seizes him, and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions with foaming at the mouth. It hardly ever leaves him and is torturing him.
9:40	I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they couldnt.	I begged your disciples to cast it out, and they could not do it.
9:41	Jesus answered, Faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.	Jesus answered, Unbelieving and perverse generation, how long must I stay with yall and put up with yall? Bring your son here.
9:42	While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.	While the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him on the ground and threw him into a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
9:43	They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,	They were all astonished at the majesty of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
9:44	Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.	Let these words sink into yalls ears, for the Son of Humanity will be delivered into the hands of men.
9:45	But they didnt understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.	But they didnt understand this statement. Its meaning was hidden from them, so that they did not understand it, but they were afraid to ask him about it.
9:46	An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest.	An argument arose among them about which of them might be the greatest.
9:47	Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,	Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their hearts, took a little child whom he had stand beside him.
9:48	and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.	Then he said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For whoever is least among all yall, this is the great one.
9:49	John answered, Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesnt follow with us.	John answered, Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he doesnt follow us.
9:50	Jesus said to him, Dont forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us.	Jesus said to him, Yall must not hinder him, for whoever is not against yall is for yall.
9:51	It came to pass, when the days were near that he should be taken up, he intently set his face to go to Jerusalem	As the day approached when he would be taken up into heaven, he firmly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
9:52	and sent messengers before his face. They went and entered into a village of the Samaritans, so as to prepare for him.	He sent messengers ahead of him, and they went and entered a Samaritan village to make preparations for him.
9:53	They didnt receive him, because he was traveling with his face set toward Jerusalem.	But the people didnt receive him, because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.
9:54	When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky and destroy them, just as Elijah did?	When his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven to destroy them?
9:55	But he turned and rebuked them, You dont know of what kind of spirit you are.	But Jesus turned and rebuked them,
9:56	For the Son of Man didnt come to destroy mens lives, but to save them. They went to another village.	and then they went to another village.
9:57	As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord.	As they walked the road, someone said to him, I will follow you wherever you go, Lord.
9:58	Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.	Jesus said to him, The foxes have dens, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Humanity has no place to lay his head.
9:59	He said to another, Follow me! But he said, Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.	He said to another, Follow me! But he said, Lord, first let me go and bury my father.
9:60	But Jesus said to him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce Gods Kingdom.	But Jesus said to him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the Empire of God.
9:61	Another also said, I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good bye to those who are at my house.	Another also said, I will follow you, Lord, but first, let me say goodbye to those at my house.
9:62	But Jesus said to him, No one, having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for Gods Kingdom.	But Jesus said to him, No one who puts their hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the Empire of God.
10:1	Now after these things, the Lord also appointed seventy others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every city and place where he was about to come.	After this, the Lord appointed seventy two others, and sent them two by two ahead of him into every town and place where he was about to go.
10:2	Then he said to them, The harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest, that he may send out laborers into his harvest.	Then he said to them, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore yall ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into ʜɪꜱ harvest.
10:3	Go your ways. Behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.	Yall go! I am sending yall out as lambs among wolves.
10:4	Carry no purse, nor wallet, nor sandals. Greet no one on the way.	Yall shouldnt bring a money belt or bag or sandals. And yall shouldnt greet anyone on the way.
10:5	Into whatever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house.	Whenever yall enter a house, first say, Peace be to this house.
10:6	If a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.	If a person of peace is there, yalls peace will rest on them; but if not, it will return to yall.
10:7	Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Dont go from house to house.	Yall are to stay at that same house, eating and drinking whatever they give, for the worker deserves their wages. Yall must not go from house to house.
10:8	Into whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you.	When yall enter a town and people welcome yall, eat what is set before yall.
10:9	Heal the sick who are there and tell them, Gods Kingdom has come near to you.	Yall heal the sick who are there and tell them, The Empire of God has come near to yall.
10:10	But into whatever city you enter and they dont receive you, go out into its streets and say,	But when yall enter a town and they dont welcome yall, go out into its streets and say,
10:11	Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that Gods Kingdom has come near to you.	Even the dust from yalls town that clings to our feet, we wipe off against yall. Yet yall should know this, that the Empire of God has come near.
10:12	I tell you, it will be more tolerable in that day for Sodom than for that city.	I tell yall, it will be more bearable on that day for Sodom than for that town.
10:13	Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.	Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were done in yall had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
10:14	But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.	But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for yall.
10:15	You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades.	And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades!
10:16	Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.	Whoever listens to yall listens to me, and whoever rejects yall rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects ʜɪᴍ who sent me.
10:17	The seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!	The seventy two returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name!
10:18	He said to them, I saw Satan having fallen like lightning from heaven.	He said to them, I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
10:19	Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.	Look, I have given yall authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the enemys power. Nothing will hurt yall.
10:20	Nevertheless, dont rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.	However, yall shouldnt rejoice that the spirits are subject to yall, instead rejoice that yalls names are written in heaven.
10:21	In that same hour, Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well pleasing in your sight.	In that same hour, Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, I publicly acknowledge you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well pleasing in your sight.
10:22	Turning to the disciples, he said, All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him.	All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal ʜɪᴍ.
10:23	Turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,	Turning to the disciples, he said privately, Blessed are the eyes that see the things yall see,
10:24	for I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and didnt see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and didnt hear them.	for I tell yall that many prophets and kings desired to see what yall see, but didnt see them, and to hear what yall hear, and didnt hear them.
10:25	Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?	Now, a legal expert stood up to test Jesus, saying, Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
10:27	He answered, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.	He answered, Love the Lord YHWH your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and Love your neighbor as yourself.
10:28	He said to him, You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live.	You have answered correctly, he told him. Do this, and you will live.
10:29	But he, desiring to justify himself, asked Jesus, Who is my neighbor?	But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, And who is my neighbor?
10:30	Jesus answered, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead.	Jesus replied, A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and then departed, leaving him half dead.
10:31	By chance a certain priest was going down that way. When he saw him, he passed by on the other side.	By chance, a priest was going down that way, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.
10:32	In the same way a Levite also, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.	Likewise, when a Levite came to the place and saw him, he passed by on the other side.
10:33	But a certain Samaritan, as he traveled, came where he was. When he saw him, he was moved with compassion,	But a Samaritan on a journey came up to him and, when he saw the man, he felt gut wrenching sympathy.
10:34	came to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. He set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.	He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them. He put the man on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and cared for him.
10:35	On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the host, and said to him, Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.	The next day, he took out two denarii, gave them to the host, and said, Take care of him. Whatever you spend beyond that, I will repay you when I return.
10:36	Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?	Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?
10:37	He said, He who showed mercy on him. Then Jesus said to him, Go and do likewise.	The legal expert replied, The one who showed mercy to him. Then Jesus said to him, You go and do likewise.
10:38	As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.	As they went on their way, Jesus came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.
10:39	She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus feet and heard his word.	She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lords feet listening to his word.
10:40	But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, Lord, dont you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me.	But Martha was distracted with many deacon works. She approached him and said, Lord, dont you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? You tell her to help me.
10:41	Jesus answered her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,	But the Lord answered her, Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,
10:42	but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.	but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, and it will not be taken away from her.
11:1	When he finished praying in a certain place, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.	Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.
11:2	He said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.	He said to them, When yall pray, say, Father, may your name be honored. May your empire come.
11:3	Give us day by day our daily bread.	Give us each day our daily bread.
11:4	Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.	Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.
11:5	He said to them, Which of you, if you go to a friend at midnight and tell him, Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,	Then he said to them, Suppose one of yall has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,
11:6	for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him,	because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to offer him.
11:7	and he from within will answer and say, Dont bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cant get up and give it to you?	Then he will answer from inside, saying, Dont bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cant get up and give anything to you.
11:8	I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.	I tell yall, although he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his shameless persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
11:9	I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you.	I tell yall: Ask, and it will be given to yall. Seek, and yall will find. Knock, and it will be opened to yall.
11:10	For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.	For everyone who asks, receives. The one who seeks, finds. And to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
11:11	Which of you fathers, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he wont give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?	Which of yall who are fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish?
11:12	Or if he asks for an egg, he wont give him a scorpion, will he?	Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
11:13	If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?	If yall then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to yalls children, how much more will yalls heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask ʜɪᴍ?
11:14	He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke; and the multitudes marveled.	Jesus was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon came out, the mute man spoke, and the crowds marveled.
11:15	But some of them said, He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of the demons.	But some of them said, He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of demons.
11:16	Others, testing him, sought from him a sign from heaven.	Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven.
11:17	But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. A house divided against itself falls.	But he knew their thoughts and said to them, Every empire divided against itself is destroyed. A house divided against itself falls.
11:18	If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.	If Satan is divided against himself, how will his empire stand? I ask because yall claim that I cast out demons by Beelzebul.
11:19	But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your children cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges.	But if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do yalls sons cast them out? Therefore they will be yalls judges.
11:20	But if I by Gods finger cast out demons, then Gods Kingdom has come to you.	But if I cast out demons by Gods finger, then the Empire of God has come upon yall.
11:21	When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.	When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe.
11:22	But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his plunder.	But when someone stronger attacks him and conquers him, he takes all his armor on which he relied and divides up his plunder.
11:23	He who is not with me is against me. He who doesnt gather with me scatters.	Whoever is not with me is against me. Whoever doesnt gather with me scatters.
11:24	The unclean spirit, when he has gone out of the man, passes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, I will turn back to my house from which I came out.	When an unclean spirit comes out of a human, it passes through dry places seeking rest. When it finds none, it says, I will return to my house that I left.
11:25	When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order.	When it returns, it finds it swept and put in order.
11:26	Then he goes and takes seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they enter in and dwell there. The last state of that man becomes worse than the first.	Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they go in and live there, so the last state of that human becomes worse than the first.
11:27	It came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice and said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts which nursed you!	While Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, Blessed is the womb that bore you and the breasts at which you nursed!
11:29	When the multitudes were gathering together to him, he began to say, This is an evil generation. It seeks after a sign. No sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah the prophet.	As the crowds were increasing, he said, This is a wicked generation. It seeks after a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
11:30	For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will also be to this generation.	For just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Humanity be to this generation.
11:31	The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and will condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and behold, one greater than Solomon is here.	The Queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the people of this generation and will condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now something greater than Solomon is here!
11:32	The men of Nineveh will stand up in the judgment with this generation, and will condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and behold, one greater than Jonah is here.	The people of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here!
11:33	No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, that those who come in may see the light.	No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead they put it on a stand so that those who come in can see the light.
11:34	The lamp of the body is the eye. Therefore when your eye is good, your whole body is also full of light; but when it is evil, your body also is full of darkness.	Your eye is the lamp of your body. Therefore when your eyes are singular, your whole body is also full of light. But when you have an evil eye, your body also is full of darkness.
11:35	Therefore see whether the light that is in you isnt darkness.	See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness.
11:36	If therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light.	Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp shines light on you.
11:37	Now as he spoke, a certain Pharisee asked him to dine with him. He went in and sat at the table.	As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited him to dine with him. So he went in and reclined at the table.
11:38	When the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed himself before dinner.	But the Pharisee marveled when he noticed that Jesus did not first ceremonially wash before dinner.
11:39	The Lord said to him, Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but your inward part is full of extortion and wickedness.	Then the Lord said to him, Now Pharisees, yall cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but inside yall are full of extortion and wickedness.
11:40	You foolish ones, didnt he who made the outside make the inside also?	Fools! Did not the one who made the outside also make the inside?
11:41	But give for gifts to the needy those things which are within, and behold, all things will be clean to you.	But as for what is inside, yall should give to those in need, and then everything will be clean to yall.
11:42	But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and Gods love. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.	But woe to yall Pharisees! For yall tithe mint and rue and every kind of herb, but yall skip past justice and the love of God. Yall should have done these things without neglecting the others.
11:43	Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the best seats in the synagogues and the greetings in the marketplaces.	Woe to yall Pharisees! For yall love the best seats in the synagogues and the respectful greetings in the marketplaces.
11:44	Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like hidden graves, and the men who walk over them dont know it.	Woe to yall! For yall are like hidden graves, which people walk over without knowing it.
11:45	One of the lawyers answered him, Teacher, in saying this you insult us also.	One of the legal experts answered him, Teacher, when you say this, you insult us also.
11:46	He said, Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves wont even lift one finger to help carry those burdens.	He said, Woe to yall legal experts as well! For yall load humans down with burdens that are difficult to carry, but yall wont even lift a finger to touch the burdens.
11:47	Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.	Woe to yall! For yall build the tombs of the prophets, and it was yalls ancestors who killed them.
11:48	So you testify and consent to the works of your fathers. For they killed them, and you build their tombs.	So yall are witnesses who approve the deeds of your* ancestors, because they killed them, and yall build their tombs.
11:49	Therefore also the wisdom of God said, I will send to them prophets and apostles; and some of them they will kill and persecute,	For this reason, the wisdom of God said, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of whom they will kill and persecute,
11:50	that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation,	so that this generation will be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world,
11:51	from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.	from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell yall, this generation will be held responsible for all of it.
11:52	Woe to you lawyers! For you took away the key of knowledge. You didnt enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in, you hindered.	Woe to yall legal experts! For yall have taken away the key of knowledge. Yall have not entered in, and yall hindered those who were going in.
11:53	As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him,	When he left that place, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile and question him on many things,
11:54	lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him.	preparing to catch him in something he might say.
12:1	Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.	Meanwhile, a crowd of many thousands had gathered together, so that they were trampling on one another. Jesus began to tell his disciples first, Yall beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
12:2	But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known.	There is nothing covered up that wont be uncovered, nor hidden that wont be made known.
12:3	Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.	Therefore, whatever yall have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and whatever yall have whispered in an ear in secret rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.
12:4	I tell you, my friends, dont be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.	I tell yall, my friends, yall shouldnt be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
12:5	But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.	But I will warn yall whom yall should fear. Yall are to fear ʜɪᴍ who after killing, has authority to throw into hell. Yes, I tell yall, fear ʜɪᴍ.
12:6	Arent five sparrows sold for two assaria coins ? Not one of them is forgotten by God.	Arent five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
12:7	But the very hairs of your head are all counted. Therefore dont be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.	But the very hairs of yalls head are all numbered. Dont be afraid; yall are worth more than many sparrows.
12:8	I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, the Son of Man will also confess before the angels of God;	I tell yall, whoever acknowledges me before humans, the Son of Humanity will also acknowledge before the angels of God.
12:9	but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of Gods angels.	But whoever denies me in the presence of humans will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.
12:10	Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who blaspheme against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.	And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Humanity will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
12:11	When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, dont be anxious how or what you will answer or what you will say;	When yall are brought before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, do not worry about how yall will make a defense or what yall will say,
12:12	for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say.	for the Holy Spirit will teach yall at that moment what yall should say.
12:13	One of the multitude said to him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.	Someone in the crowd said to him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.
12:14	But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?	But Jesus replied, Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator between yall?
12:15	He said to them, Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a mans life doesnt consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.	Then he said to them, Yall must beware and be on guard against all kinds of greed, for a persons life doesnt consist of the abundance of possessions.
12:16	He spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man produced abundantly.	Then he told them this parable, The ground of a certain rich man was very productive.
12:17	He reasoned within himself, saying, What will I do, because I dont have room to store my crops?	He thought to himself, What should I do, since I dont have room to store my crops?
12:18	He said, This is what I will do. I will pull down my barns, build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.	Then he said, Here is what I will do—I will tear down my barns, build bigger ones, and store all my grain and my goods there.
12:19	I will tell my soul, Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry.	I will tell my soul, Soul, you have lots of goods stored up for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry.
12:20	But God said to him, You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?	But God said to him, You fool! This very night your soul is required of you. But who will get the things that you prepared for yourself?
12:21	So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.	This is how it will be for those who store up treasure for themselves, but are not rich toward God.
12:22	He said to his disciples, Therefore I tell you, dont be anxious for your life, what you will eat, nor yet for your body, what you will wear.	Then Jesus said to his disciples, Therefore I tell yall, dont worry about your* life, as to what yall will eat, or about your* body, as what yall will wear.
12:23	Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.	For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
12:24	Consider the ravens: they dont sow, they dont reap, they have no warehouse or barn, and God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than birds!	Yall consider the ravens: they dont sow, they dont reap, and they have no warehouse or barn—yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable are yall than birds!
12:25	Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height?	But can any of yall add one moment to your life by worrying?
12:26	If then you arent able to do even the least things, why are you anxious about the rest?	If then yall cant do even this little thing, why do yall worry about the rest?
12:27	Consider the lilies, how they grow. They dont toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.	Yall consider how the wild flowers grow. They dont work or spin. Yet I tell yall, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these.
12:28	But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith?	But if this is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and thrown into the oven tomorrow, how much more will he clothe yall—yall of little faith?
12:29	Dont seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious.	And dont seek after what yall will eat or what yall will drink—yall dont worry about that.
12:30	For the nations of the world seek after all of these things, but your Father knows that you need these things.	For the ethnic groups of the world seek after all these things, but yalls Father knows that yall need them.
12:31	But seek Gods Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.	But as for yall, seek ʜɪꜱ empire, and all these things will be given to yall.
12:32	Dont be afraid, little flock, for it is your Fathers good pleasure to give you the Kingdom.	Dont be afraid, little flock, for yalls Father delights to give yall the empire.
12:33	Sell what you have and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which dont grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesnt fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.	Yall must sell your possessions and give to the poor. Yall must make purses for yourselves that wont wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
12:34	For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.	For where yalls treasure is, there will yalls heart be also.
12:35	Let your waist be dressed and your lamps burning.	Yall should be dressed for service and keep your* lamps burning.
12:36	Be like men watching for their Lord when he returns from the wedding feast, that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open to him.	Yall are to be like humans watching for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they may immediately open the door for him.
12:37	Blessed are those servants whom the Lord will find watching when he comes. Most certainly I tell you that he will dress himself, make them recline, and will come and serve them.	Blessed are those servants whose master finds alert when he comes. Truly I tell yall that he will dress himself to serve, have them recline at the table, and will come and serve them.
12:38	They will be blessed if he comes in the second or third watch and finds them so.	If he comes in the second or third watch and finds them ready, blessed are those servants.
12:39	But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.	But yall must understand this: if the owner of the house had known the hour when the thief was coming, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
12:40	Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you dont expect him.	Therefore yall must also be ready, for the Son of Humanity is coming at an hour when yall wont expect him.
12:41	Peter said to him, Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?	Then Peter said, Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everybody?
12:42	The Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?	The Lord answered, Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?
12:43	Blessed is that servant whom his Lord will find doing so when he comes.	Blessed is that servant whom his master finds at work when he returns.
12:44	Truly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has.	Truly I tell yall that he will put him in charge of all his possessions.
12:45	But if that servant says in his heart, My Lord delays his coming, and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and to eat and drink and to be drunken,	But if that servant says in his heart, My master is delayed in returning, and begins to beat the other male and female servants, and to eat and drink and to get drunk,
12:46	then the Lord of that servant will come in a day when he isnt expecting him and in an hour that he doesnt know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful.	then the master of that servant will come on a day when he isnt expecting him and in an hour that he doesnt know. And the master will cut him into pieces and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
12:47	That servant who knew his Lords will, and didnt prepare nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,	The servant who knew the masters will and didnt get ready or do what the master asked will receive a severe beating,
12:48	but he who didnt know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.	but the one who didnt know and did things worthy of punishment will receive a light beating. To whomever much is given, much will be required; and from the one who was entrusted with much, even more will be asked.
12:49	I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled.	I have come to cast fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!
12:50	But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!	But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is finished!
12:51	Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.	Do yall think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell yall, but rather division.
12:52	For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.	For from now on, a household of five will be divided, three against two, and two against three.
12:53	They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law.	They will be divided, father against son, and son against father, mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother, mother in law against her daughter in law, and daughter in law against her mother in law.
12:54	He said to the multitudes also, When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say, A shower is coming, and so it happens.	Jesus said to the crowds, When yall see a cloud rising from the west, immediately yall say, A storm is coming, and so it does.
12:55	When a south wind blows, you say, There will be a scorching heat, and it happens.	And when a south wind blows, yall say, Its going to be hot, and it is.
12:56	You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that you dont interpret this time?	Hypocrites! Yall know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how is it that yall dont know how to interpret the present time?
12:57	Why dont you judge for yourselves what is right?	Why dont yall judge for yourselves what is right?
12:58	For when you are going with your adversary before the magistrate, try diligently on the way to be released from him, lest perhaps he drag you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison.	As you are going with your adversary to appear before the magistrate, make an effort to be reconciled on the way, so that he wont drag you to the judge, and the judge hands you over to the officer, and the officer throws you into prison.
12:59	I tell you, you will by no means get out of there until you have paid the very last penny.	I tell you, you never get out of there until you have paid every last penny.
13:1	Now there were some present at the same time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.	Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.
13:2	Jesus answered them, Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered such things?	Jesus answered them, Do yall think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this way?
13:3	I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.	No, I tell yall! But unless yall repent, all yall will perish likewise.
13:4	Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them—do you think that they were worse offenders than all the men who dwell in Jerusalem?	Or do yall think those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them were worse offenders than all the other humans who live in Jerusalem?
13:5	I tell you, no, but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.	No, I tell yall! But unless yall repent, all yall will perish as well.
13:6	He spoke this parable. A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none.	Then he told this parable: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he went looking for fruit on it but didnt find any.
13:7	He said to the vine dresser, Behold, these three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and found none. Cut it down! Why does it waste the soil?	So he said to the vineyard worker, Look, for three years, I have been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and havent found any. Cut it down! Why should it waste the soil?
13:8	He answered, Lord, leave it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it.	He answered, Sir, leave it alone for one more year, while I dig around it and fertilize it.
13:9	If it bears fruit, fine; but if not, after that, you can cut it down.	If it bears fruit, fine; if not, after that, you can cut it down.
13:10	He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath day.	Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath,
13:11	Behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years. She was bent over and could in no way straighten herself up.	and a woman was there who had been disabled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten herself up at all.
13:12	When Jesus saw her, he called her and said to her, Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.	When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, Woman, you are freed from your infirmity.
13:13	He laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight and glorified God.	Then he laid his hands on her, and immediately she stood up straight and began to glorify God.
13:14	The ruler of the synagogue, being indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the multitude, There are six days in which men ought to work. Therefore come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day!	But the ruler of the synagogue was indignant that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, and he said to the crowd, There are six days when work should be done. So yall should come and be healed on those days, not the Sabbath day!
13:15	Therefore the Lord answered him, You hypocrites! Doesnt each one of you free his ox or his donkey from the stall on the Sabbath and lead him away to water?	The Lord answered him, Hypocrites! Wouldnt each one of yall untie your ox or donkey from the stall on the Sabbath and lead it to water?
13:16	Ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham whom Satan had bound eighteen long years, be freed from this bondage on the Sabbath day?	Then shouldnt this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan had bound eighteen long years, be untied from this bondage on the Sabbath day?
13:17	As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed; and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.	When he said this, all his adversaries were humiliated, and the whole crowd rejoiced for all the glorious things he was doing.
13:18	He said, What is Gods Kingdom like? To what shall I compare it?	Then he said, What is the Empire of God like? What might I compare it to?
13:19	It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and put in his own garden. It grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the sky live in its branches.	It is like a mustard seed which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the wild birds nested in its branches.
13:20	Again he said, To what shall I compare Gods Kingdom?	Again he said, What might I compare the Empire of God to?
13:21	It is like yeast, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.	It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.
13:22	He went on his way through cities and villages, teaching, and traveling on to Jerusalem.	Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way toward Jerusalem.
13:23	One said to him, Lord, are they few who are saved? He said to them,	One said to him, Lord, will only a few people be saved? He told them,
13:24	Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in and will not be able.	Yall must make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because, I am telling yall, many will seek to enter in and will not be able.
13:25	When once the master of the house has risen up and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us! then he will answer and tell you, I dont know you or where you come from.	Once the master of the house gets up and has shut the door, yall will stand outside and knock on the door, saying, Lord, open up for us! But he will answer yall, I dont know yall or where yall come from.
13:26	Then you will begin to say, We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.	Then yall will say, We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.
13:27	He will say, I tell you, I dont know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.	He will say, I tell yall, I dont know where yall come from. Depart from me, all yall evildoers.
13:28	There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in Gods Kingdom, and yourselves being thrown outside.	In that place, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when yall see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the Empire of God, but yall get thrown out.
13:29	They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in Gods Kingdom.	Then people will come from east and west and north and south, and they will be seated at the banquet table in the Empire of God.
13:30	Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last.	But indeed, some who are last will be first, and the first will be last.
13:31	On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, Get out of here and go away, for Herod wants to kill you.	At that time, some Pharisees came up and said to Jesus, You must go and leave this place, because Herod wants to kill you.
13:32	He said to them, Go and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.	He said to them, Yall go and tell that fox, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I complete my work.
13:33	Nevertheless I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the next day, for it cant be that a prophet would perish outside of Jerusalem.	Besides, I must travel today and tomorrow and the next day, because it is not possible for a prophet to die outside of Jerusalem.
13:34	Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her own brood under her wings, and you refused!	Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to her! How often I longed to gather your children together, like a hen gathers her own chicks under her wings, but yall refused!
13:35	Behold, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me until you say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!	Look, yalls house is abandoned. I tell yall, yall will not see me until yall say, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord YHWH!
14:1	When he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, they were watching him.	One Sabbath, Jesus went to the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread, and they were watching him closely.
14:2	Behold, a certain man who had dropsy was in front of him.	There in front of him was a man suffering from edema, a swelling under the skin.
14:3	Jesus, answering, spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?	In response, Jesus asked the legal experts and Pharisees, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?
14:4	But they were silent. He took him, and healed him, and let him go.	But they kept silent. So Jesus took the man, healed him, and released him.
14:5	He answered them, Which of you, if your son or an ox fell into a well, wouldnt immediately pull him out on a Sabbath day?	He answered them, Which of yall, if your son or your ox fell into a well on a Sabbath day, wouldnt immediately pull it out?
14:6	They couldnt answer him regarding these things.	But they could not answer this.
14:7	He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,	Then when he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable:
14:8	When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, dont sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him,	When someone invites you to a wedding feast, dont take the place of honor, because someone more respected than you might have been invited.
14:9	and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, Make room for this person. Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.	Then the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, Give this person your seat. In disgrace, you would then go take the least important place.
14:10	But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, Friend, move up higher. Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.	But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, Friend, move up to a better place. Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.
14:11	For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.	For everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and whoever humbles themselves will be exalted.
14:12	He also said to the one who had invited him, When you make a dinner or a supper, dont call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.	Then Jesus said to the one who had invited him, When you give a luncheon or a dinner, dont invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your rich neighbors, otherwise they might invite you in return, and you would be repaid.
14:13	But when you make a feast, ask the poor, the maimed, the lame, or the blind;	Instead, when you host a banquet, invite the poor, maimed, lame, and blind,
14:14	and you will be blessed, because they dont have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous.	and you will be blessed. Because they cant repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.
14:15	When one of those who sat at the table with him heard these things, he said to him, Blessed is he who will feast in Gods Kingdom!	When one of those reclining at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, Blessed is the one who will feast in the Empire of God!
14:16	But he said to him, A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.	But Jesus said, A man was giving a great banquet and invited many.
14:17	He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, Come, for everything is ready now.	At the time of the banquet, he sent out his servant to tell those who were invited, Come yall, everything is ready now.
14:18	They all as one began to make excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please have me excused.	But every one of them began to make excuses. The first said to him, I bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.
14:19	Another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I must go try them out. Please have me excused.	Another said, I bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.
14:20	Another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cant come.	Another said, I just married a woman, so I cant come.
14:21	That servant came, and told his Lord these things. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, maimed, blind, and lame.	The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house was enraged and said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, crippled, blind, and lame.
14:22	The servant said, Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.	The servant said, Master, what you commanded has been done, but there is still room.
14:23	The Lord said to the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.	Then the master said to the servant, Go out into the roads and along the hedges, and compel them to come in, so that my house may be filled.
14:24	For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper. For many are called, but few are chosen.	For I tell yall that none of those who were invited will taste of my banquet.
14:25	Now great multitudes were going with him. He turned and said to them,	Now large crowds were traveling with him. He turned and said to them,
14:26	If anyone comes to me, and doesnt disregard his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cant be my disciple.	If anyone comes to me and doesnt hate their own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple.
14:27	Whoever doesnt bear his own cross and come after me, cant be my disciple.	Whoever does not carry their own cross and follow after me cannot be my disciple.
14:28	For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesnt first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?	For which of yall, wanting to build a tower, doesnt first sit down and count the cost to see if you have enough to complete it?
14:29	Or perhaps, when he has laid a foundation and isnt able to finish, everyone who sees begins to mock him,	Otherwise, when you lay the foundation and arent able to finish it, everyone who sees it will begin to mock you,
14:30	saying, This man began to build and wasnt able to finish.	saying, This human began to build but wasnt able to finish.
14:31	Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?	Or what king, when he goes to battle against another king, will not first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand?
14:32	Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an envoy and asks for conditions of peace.	If not, while the other is yet a great way off, he will send a delegation to ask for conditions of peace.
14:33	So therefore, whoever of you who doesnt renounce all that he has, he cant be my disciple.	In the same way, then, any of yall who dont renounce all that you have cannot be my disciple.
14:34	Salt is good, but if the salt becomes flat and tasteless, with what do you season it?	Salt is excellent, but if the salt becomes tasteless, with what can it be seasoned?
14:35	It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.	It isnt fit for the soil or for the manure pile. It is thrown out. Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.
15:1	Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him.	Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to hear him.
15:2	The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.	The Pharisees and scribes were complaining, This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.
15:3	He told them this parable:	Then Jesus told them this parable:
15:4	Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep and lost one of them, wouldnt leave the ninety nine in the wilderness and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?	What human among yall, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, wouldnt leave the ninety nine in the open pasture and go after the lost one until he finds it?
15:5	When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.	When he has found it, he joyfully places it on his shoulders,
15:6	When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!	and when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, Yall rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!
15:7	I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety nine righteous people who need no repentance.	I tell yall that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety nine righteous people who dont need repentance.
15:8	Or what woman, if she had ten drachma coins, if she lost one drachma coin, wouldnt light a lamp, sweep the house, and seek diligently until she found it?	Or what woman, if she had ten silver coins, and lost one of them, wouldnt light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?
15:9	When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, Rejoice with me, for I have found the drachma which I had lost!	When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, Yall rejoice with me, for I have found my lost coin!
15:10	Even so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner repenting.	In the same way, I tell yall, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
15:11	He said, A certain man had two sons.	Then Jesus said, A certain man had two sons.
15:12	The younger of them said to his father, Father, give me my share of your property. So he divided his livelihood between them.	The younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the share of the estate that will come to me. So he divided his livelihood between them.
15:13	Not many days after, the younger son gathered all of this together and traveled into a far country. There he wasted his property with riotous living.	Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country. There he squandered his estate with wild living.
15:14	When he had spent all of it, there arose a severe famine in that country, and he began to be in need.	When he had spent all of it, a strong famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need.
15:15	He went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed pigs.	So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs.
15:16	He wanted to fill his belly with the pods that the pigs ate, but no one gave him any.	He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.
15:17	But when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my fathers have bread enough to spare, and Im dying with hunger!	But when he came to his senses, he said, How many of my fathers hired servants have bread enough to spare, and Im here lost with hunger!
15:18	I will get up and go to my father, and will tell him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.	I will get up, go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.
15:19	I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired servants.	I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.
15:20	He arose and came to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was moved with compassion, and ran, fell on his neck, and kissed him.	So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and felt gut wrenching sympathy, and ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.
15:22	But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.	But the father said to his servants, Quick! Yall bring the best robe and put it on him. And yall put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
15:23	Bring the fattened calf, kill it, and lets eat and celebrate;	Yall bring the fattened calf, kill it. Lets eat and celebrate!
15:24	for this, my son, was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found. Then they began to celebrate.	For this son of mine was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found. Then they began to celebrate.
15:25	Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing.	Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near the house, he heard music and dancing.
15:26	He called one of the servants to him and asked what was going on.	So he summoned one of the servants and asked him what was happening.
15:27	He said to him, Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.	Your brother has returned, he told him, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and healthy.
15:28	But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and begged him.	But the older son was enraged and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.
15:29	But he answered his father, Behold, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed a commandment of yours, but you never gave me a goat, that I might celebrate with my friends.	But he answered his father, Look! All these years I have served you, and I never disobeyed a command of yours. But you never gave me a goat so that I could celebrate with my friends.
15:30	But when this your son came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.	But when this son of yours, who has devoured your livelihood with prostitutes comes, you kill the fattened calf for him!
15:31	He said to him, Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.	The father said to him, Son, you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.
15:32	But it was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for this, your brother, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.	But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again. He was lost and is found.
16:1	He also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.	Now Jesus said to his disciples, There was a rich man who received an accusation that his manager was wasting his possessions.
16:2	He called him, and said to him, What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.	So he called him and asked, What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, because you can no longer be manager.
16:3	The manager said within himself, What will I do, seeing that my Lord is taking away the management position from me? I dont have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.	The manager said to himself, What will I do, seeing that my master is taking the management away from me? I dont have the strength to dig, and Im too ashamed to beg.
16:4	I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.	I know what I will do so that when I am removed from management, people will welcome me into their homes.
16:5	Calling each one of his Lords debtors to him, he said to the first, How much do you owe to my Lord?	So he called each one of his masters debtors. He said to the first, How much do you owe my master?
16:6	He said, A hundred batos of oil. He said to him, Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.	He said, A hundred measures of olive oil. The manager said to him, Take your bill, sit down quickly, and write fifty.
16:7	Then he said to another, How much do you owe? He said, A hundred cors of wheat. He said to him, Take your bill, and write eighty.	Then he said to another, How much do you owe? He replied, A hundred measures of wheat. The manager said to him, Take your bill, and write eighty.
16:8	His Lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.	His master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the children of this age are more shrewd than the children of the light in dealing with their own people.
16:9	I tell you, make for yourselves friends by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when you fail, they may receive you into the eternal tents.	I am telling yall, yall must make friends for yourselves* by using unrighteous wealth so that when it runs out, yall will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.
16:10	He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.	Whoever is faithful in a very little is also faithful with much. Whoever is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest with much.
16:11	If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?	So if yall havent been faithful with unrighteous wealth, who will trust yall with true riches?
16:12	If you have not been faithful in that which is anothers, who will give you that which is your own?	And if yall havent been faithful with what belongs to someone else, who will give yall what is your* own?
16:13	No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to one and despise the other. You arent able to serve God and Mammon.	No servant can serve two masters. A person will hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. Yall cant serve both God and wealth.
16:14	The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.	The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this and scoffed at him.
16:15	He said to them, You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.	Jesus said to them, Yall are the ones who justify yourselves* in the sight of humans, but God knows yalls hearts. For what is highly esteemed by humans is detestable in the sight of God.
16:16	The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of Gods Kingdom is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.	The Law and the Prophets lead up to John. Since then, the gospel of the Empire of God is proclaimed, and everyone is strongly urged to enter it.
16:17	But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.	But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the Law to drop out.
16:18	Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery. He who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery.	Anyone who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery. And anyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.
16:19	Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.	There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen, happily living in luxury every day.
16:20	A certain beggar, named Lazarus, was taken to his gate, full of sores,	A poor man named Lazarus was dropped off at his gate, full of sores.
16:21	and desiring to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich mans table. Yes, even the dogs came and licked his sores.	He longed to be fed with what fell from the rich mans table, but instead the dogs came and licked his sores.
16:22	The beggar died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abrahams bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.	The poor man died, and he was carried by the angels to Abrahams side. The rich man also died and was buried.
16:23	In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom.	While he was in torment in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off with Lazarus by his side.
16:24	He cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish in this flame.	So he called out, Father Abraham, have mercy on me! Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.
16:25	But Abraham said, Son, remember that you, in your lifetime, received your good things, and Lazarus, in the same way, bad things. But here he is now comforted and you are in anguish.	But Abraham said, Child, remember that in your lifetime, you received your good things, just as Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here and you are in agony.
16:26	Besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that those who want to pass from here to you are not able, and that no one may cross over from there to us.	Besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and yall, so that those who want to pass from here to yall are not able, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.
16:27	He said, I ask you therefore, father, that you would send him to my fathers house—	He said, Then I beg you, father, to send Lazarus to my fathers house,
16:28	for I have five brothers—that he may testify to them, so they wont also come into this place of torment.	for I have five brothers, to warn them, so that they wont also come to this place of torment.
16:29	But Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.	But Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them.
16:30	He said, No, father Abraham, but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.	He said, No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.
16:31	He said to him, If they dont listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if one rises from the dead.	But he told him, If they didnt listen to Moses and the Prophets, they wont be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.
17:1	He said to the disciples, It is impossible that no occasions of stumbling should come, but woe to him through whom they come!	He said to the disciples, Stumbling blocks will definitely come, but woe to anyone through whom they come!
17:2	It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.	It would be better for them if they were thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.
17:3	Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.	Yall be careful. If your sibling sins against you, rebuke them. If they repent, forgive them.
17:4	If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, I repent, you shall forgive him.	If they sin against you seven times in a day and return to you seven times, saying, I repent, you are to forgive them.
17:6	The Lord said, If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you would tell this sycamore tree, Be uprooted and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you.	The Lord said, If yall have faith as small as a mustard seed, yall could say to this mulberry tree, Be uprooted and be planted in the sea, and it would obey yall.
17:7	But who is there among you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say when he comes in from the field, Come immediately and sit down at the table?	Which of yall will say to a servant who comes in from plowing or shepherding sheep, Come immediately and sit down to eat?
17:8	Wouldnt he rather tell him, Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink?	Instead, wouldnt the master say to him, Prepare my dinner, get yourself ready, and serve me while I eat and drink. After that, you may eat and drink?
17:9	Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.	Will he thank the servant because he did the things that were commanded?
17:10	Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.	In the same way, when yall have done all the things that are commanded, yall should say, We are unworthy servants. We have only done our duty.
17:11	As he was on his way to Jerusalem, he was passing along the borders of Samaria and Galilee.	While on the way to Jerusalem, Jesus passed through the border between Samaria and Galilee.
17:12	As he entered into a certain village, ten men who were lepers met him, who stood at a distance.	As he entered into a village, ten men with leprosy met him. They stood at a distance
17:13	They lifted up their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!	and raised their voices, saying, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!
17:14	When he saw them, he said to them, Go and show yourselves to the priests. As they went, they were cleansed.	When he saw them, he said to them, Yall go and show yourselves to the priests. And while they were going, they were cleansed.
17:15	One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice.	But one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back and glorified God with a loud voice.
17:16	He fell on his face at Jesus feet, giving him thanks; and he was a Samaritan.	He fell on his face at Jesuss feet, thanking him—and he was a Samaritan.
17:17	Jesus answered, Werent the ten cleansed? But where are the nine?	Jesus answered, Werent there ten who were cleansed? Where are the other nine?
17:18	Were there none found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?	Was anyone else found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?
17:19	Then he said to him, Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.	Then he said to him, Arise and go. Your faith has saved you.
17:20	Being asked by the Pharisees when Gods Kingdom would come, he answered them, Gods Kingdom doesnt come with observation;	The Pharisees questioned him about when the Empire of God would come, and Jesus answered them, The Empire of God does not come with something observable,
17:21	neither will they say, Look, here! or, Look, there! for behold, Gods Kingdom is within you.	nor will anyone say, Look, here! or, There it is! for indeed, the Empire of God is in yalls midst.
17:22	He said to the disciples, The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.	Then he said to the disciples, The days are coming when yall will long to see one of the days of the Son of Humanity, but yall wont see it.
17:23	They will tell you, Look, here! or Look, there! Dont go away or follow after them,	People will tell yall, Look here! Look there! But yall must not go out and run after them.
17:24	for as the lightning, when it flashes out of one part under the sky, shines to another part under the sky, so will the Son of Man be in his day.	For as lightning flashes from one end of the sky and lights up the other side, so will the Son of Humanity be in his day.
17:25	But first, he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.	But first it is necessary that he suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
17:26	As it was in the days of Noah, even so it will also be in the days of the Son of Man.	Just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Humanity.
17:27	They ate, they drank, they married, and they were given in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ship, and the flood came and destroyed them all.	People were eating and drinking, getting married and being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
17:28	Likewise, even as it was in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;	Likewise, it will be as it was in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.
17:29	but in the day that Lot went out from Sodom, it rained fire and sulfur from the sky and destroyed them all.	But on the day that Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained from the sky and destroyed them all.
17:30	It will be the same way in the day that the Son of Man is revealed.	It will be just like this on the day that the Son of Humanity is revealed.
17:31	In that day, he who will be on the housetop and his goods in the house, let him not go down to take them away. Let him who is in the field likewise not turn back.	On that day, anyone who is on the roof and has possessions inside the house, must not go down to get them. Likewise anyone in the field must not turn back.
17:32	Remember Lots wife!	Yall must remember Lots wife!
17:33	Whoever seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.	Whoever tries to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life will preserve it.
17:34	I tell you, in that night there will be two people in one bed. One will be taken and the other will be left.	I tell yall, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other will be left.
17:35	There will be two grinding grain together. One will be taken and the other will be left.	Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other will be left.
17:37	They, answering, asked him, Where, Lord? He said to them, Where the body is, there the vultures will also be gathered together.	Then they asked him, Where, Lord? He said to them, Where the dead body is, there the vultures will gather.
18:1	He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up,	Then Jesus told them a parable about the need to always pray and not give up.
18:2	saying, There was a judge in a certain city who didnt fear God and didnt respect man.	He said, In a certain town, there was a judge who didnt fear God and didnt respect humans.
18:3	A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, Defend me from my adversary!	There was a widow in that town, who kept coming to him and saying, Give me justice against my adversary!
18:4	He wouldnt for a while; but afterward he said to himself, Though I neither fear God nor respect man,	For a time, he refused. But after a while, he said to himself, Even though I dont fear God or respect humans,
18:5	yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.	yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that in the end she wont beat me down by her persistent coming.
18:6	The Lord said, Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.	Then the Lord said, Yall listen to what the unjust judge says.
18:7	Wont God avenge his chosen ones who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?	Wont God bring justice to ʜɪꜱ chosen ones who are crying out to ʜɪᴍ day and night? Will ʜᴇ delay helping them?
18:8	I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?	I tell yall that ʜᴇ will bring justice to them quickly. However, when the Son of Humanity comes, will he find faith on the earth?
18:9	He also spoke this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others:	Jesus also told this parable to people who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else:
18:10	Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.	Two men went up into the temple to pray, one was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
18:11	The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself like this: God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men: extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.	The Pharisee stood and prayed about himself like this: God, I thank you that I am not like other humans: extortionists, law breakers, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
18:12	I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.	I fast twice a week, and I give a tenth of all that I get.
18:13	But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldnt even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, God, be merciful to me, a sinner!	But the tax collector stood far away and wouldnt even lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his chest, saying, God, have mercy on me, a sinner!
18:14	I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.	I tell yall, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other. For everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, but the one who humbles themselves will be exalted.
18:15	They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.	People were also bringing their babies to Jesus so that he would touch them. But when the disciples saw this, they chided them.
18:16	Jesus summoned them, saying, Allow the little children to come to me, and dont hinder them, for Gods Kingdom belongs to such as these.	But Jesus invited the children, saying, Yall must let the little children come to me, and yall must not stop them, for the Empire of God belongs to such as these.
18:17	Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesnt receive Gods Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.	Truly, I tell yall, whoever doesnt receive the Empire of God like a little child will never enter into it.
18:18	A certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?	A certain ruler questioned him, saying, Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
18:19	Jesus asked him, Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one: God.	Jesus responded to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good except one, God.
18:20	You know the commandments: Dont commit adultery, Dont murder, Dont steal, Dont give false testimony, Honor your father and your mother.	You know the commandments: You must not commit adultery, You must not murder, You must not steal, You must not give false testimony, You must honor your father and your mother.
18:21	He said, I have observed all these things from my youth up.	He said, I have kept all of these since my youth.
18:22	When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.	When Jesus heard this, he said to him, Still you lack one thing. Sell everything you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then you come, follow me.
18:23	But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.	But when he heard this, he became very sad, for he was extremely wealthy.
18:24	Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into Gods Kingdom!	Jesus looked at him and said, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the Empire of God!
18:25	For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needles eye than for a rich man to enter into Gods Kingdom.	Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Empire of God.
18:26	Those who heard it said, Then who can be saved?	Those who heard this said, Then who can be saved?
18:27	But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.	But Jesus replied, What is impossible for humans is possible with God.
18:28	Peter said, Look, we have left everything and followed you.	Then Peter said, Look, we left everything we had and followed you.
18:29	He said to them, Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for Gods Kingdoms sake,	So he said to them, Truly I tell yall, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the Empire of God,
18:30	who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life.	who will not receive many times more in this age, and eternal life in the age to come.
18:31	He took the twelve aside and said to them, Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed.	Then he took the twelve aside and said to them, Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written in the prophets about the Son of Humanity will come to completion.
18:32	For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.	For he will be delivered up to the ethnic groups, and will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.
18:33	They will scourge and kill him. On the third day, he will rise again.	They will flog him and kill him. And on the third day, he will rise again.
18:34	They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they didnt understand the things that were said.	But they understood none of these things. The meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they didnt understand what he was saying.
18:35	As he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.	As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.
18:36	Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.	When he heard the crowd passing by, he asked what was happening.
18:37	They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.	They told him, Jesus the Nazarene is coming through.
18:38	He cried out, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!	Then he cried out, Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me!
18:39	Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, You son of David, have mercy on me!	Those who led the way sternly told him to be silent. But he shouted all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!
18:40	Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,	So Jesus stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him,
18:41	What do you want me to do? He said, Lord, that I may see again.	What do you want me to do for you? He said, Lord, I want to see again.
18:42	Jesus said to him, Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.	Jesus said to him, Receive your sight. Your faith has saved you.
18:43	Immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.	Immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And when all the people saw this, they praised God.
19:1	He entered and was passing through Jericho.	Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it.
19:2	There was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.	There was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was wealthy.
19:3	He was trying to see who Jesus was, and couldnt because of the crowd, because he was short.	He was trying to see who Jesus was, but couldnt because of the crowd, since he was a short man.
19:4	He ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was going to pass that way.	He ran ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree to see Jesus, since he was about to pass that way.
19:5	When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and saw him, and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.	When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.
19:6	He hurried, came down, and received him joyfully.	He hurried, came down, and welcomed him joyfully.
19:7	When they saw it, they all murmured, saying, He has gone in to lodge with a man who is a sinner.	When the people saw this, they all began to complain, He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.
19:8	Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.	Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Look, I will give half of my possessions to the poor, Lord! And if I have cheated anyone out of anything, I will pay back four times as much.
19:9	Jesus said to him, Today, salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham.	Jesus said to him, Today, salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham.
19:10	For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost.	For the Son of Humanity has come to seek and save the lost.
19:11	As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that Gods Kingdom would be revealed immediately.	While the people were listening to these things, Jesus proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they thought the Empire of God would be revealed immediately.
19:12	He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return.	Therefore he said, A man of noble birth went into a far country to receive an empire for himself and then to return.
19:13	He called ten servants of his and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, Conduct business until I come.	He called ten servants of his and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, Yall are to do business with this until I come back.
19:14	But his citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, We dont want this man to reign over us.	But his subjects hated him, and sent an envoy after him to say, We dont want this man to be king over us.
19:15	When he had come back again, having received the kingdom, he commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by conducting business.	When he received the empire and returned, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained in business.
19:16	The first came before him, saying, Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.	The first came forward and said, Sir, your mina has earned ten more minas.
19:17	He said to him, Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.	The king said to him, Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful with very little, you will have authority over ten cities.
19:18	The second came, saying, Your mina, Lord, has made five minas.	The second came and said, Sir, your mina has made five minas.
19:19	So he said to him, And you are to be over five cities.	So the king said to him, And you are to be over five cities.
19:20	Another came, saying, Lord, behold, your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief,	Then another came and said, Sir, look, here is your mina which I kept safe in a handkerchief,
19:21	for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didnt lay down, and reap that which you didnt sow.	because I was afraid of you, since you are an exacting man. You withdraw what you didnt deposit, and reap what you didnt sow.
19:22	He said to him, Out of your own mouth I will judge you, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an exacting man, taking up that which I didnt lay down and reaping that which I didnt sow.	The king said to him, I will judge you by the words from your own mouth, you wicked servant! You knew that I am an exacting man, withdrawing what I didnt deposit and reaping that which I didnt sow.
19:23	Then why didnt you deposit my money in the bank, and at my coming, I might have earned interest on it?	Then why didnt you put my money in the bank, so that when I returned, I might have collected it with interest?
19:24	He said to those who stood by, Take the mina away from him and give it to him who has the ten minas.	Then he said to those standing nearby, Yall take the mina away from him and give it to him who has the ten minas.
19:25	They said to him, Lord, he has ten minas!	They said to him, Sir, he has ten minas!
19:26	For I tell you that to everyone who has, will more be given; but from him who doesnt have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.	For I tell yall that to everyone who has, more will be given, but from those who do not have, even what they have will be taken away.
19:27	But bring those enemies of mine who didnt want me to reign over them here, and kill them before me.	But those enemies of mine who didnt want me to be king over them—yall bring them and kill them in front of me.
19:28	Having said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.	After he said these things, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
19:29	When he came near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,	When he came near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,
19:30	saying, Go your way into the village on the other side, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, which no man has ever sat upon. Untie it and bring it.	saying, Yall go to the village ahead of you. Near the entrance, yall will find a colt tied, which no human has ever sat upon. Untie it and yall bring it here.
19:31	If anyone asks you, Why are you untying it? say to him: The Lord needs it.	If anyone asks yall, Why are yall untying it? say this: The Lord needs it.
19:32	Those who were sent went away and found things just as he had told them.	Those who were sent ahead went and found things just as he had told them.
19:33	As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why are you untying the colt?	As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why are yall untying the colt?
19:35	Then they brought it to Jesus. They threw their cloaks on the colt and sat Jesus on them.	Then they brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt, and had Jesus get on it.
19:36	As he went, they spread their cloaks on the road.	As he was going along, they spread their garments on the road.
19:37	As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,	As he approached the path down to the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen,
19:38	saying, Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!	Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord YHWH! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!
19:39	Some of the Pharisees from the multitude said to him, Teacher, rebuke your disciples!	Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, Teacher, rebuke your disciples!
19:40	He answered them, I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out.	He answered, I am telling yall, if they keep silent, the stones will cry out.
19:41	When he came near, he saw the city and wept over it,	As he approached Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it,
19:42	saying, If you, even you, had known today the things which belong to your peace! But now, they are hidden from your eyes.	saying, If you, even you, had known on this day the things which would bring your peace! But now, they have been hidden from your eyes.
19:43	For the days will come on you when your enemies will throw up a barricade against you, surround you, hem you in on every side,	For the days will come on you when your enemies will build a barricade around you, surround you, and close on you in from every side.
19:44	and will dash you and your children within you to the ground. They will not leave in you one stone on another, because you didnt know the time of your visitation.	They will throw you and your children to the ground, and they will not leave one stone on another within your borders, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.
19:45	He entered into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it,	When Jesus entered the temple, he began to drive out those who were selling,
19:46	saying to them, It is written, My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers!	saying to them, It is written, My house will be a house of prayer, but yall have made it a den of robbers!
19:47	He was teaching daily in the temple, but the chief priests, the scribes, and the leading men among the people sought to destroy him.	He was teaching daily in the temple, but the chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people were trying to destroy him.
19:48	They couldnt find what they might do, for all the people hung on to every word that he said.	They couldnt find a way to do it, because all the people were hanging on him, listening.
20:1	On one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News, the priests and scribes came to him with the elders.	One day while Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and elders came to him
20:2	They asked him, Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?	and asked, Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Who is it who gave you this authority?
20:3	He answered them, I also will ask you one question. Tell me:	But he answered them, I also will ask yall a question. Yall tell me:
20:4	the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?	the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of human origin?
20:5	They reasoned with themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say, Why didnt you believe him?	They discussed among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say, Why didnt yall believe him?
20:6	But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.	But if we say, Of human origin, all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.
20:7	They answered that they didnt know where it was from.	So they answered that they didnt know its origin.
20:8	Jesus said to them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.	Then Jesus said to them, Neither will I tell yall by what authority I do these things.
20:9	He began to tell the people this parable: A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time.	He began to tell the people this parable: A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenant farmers, and travelled abroad for a long time.
20:10	At the proper season, he sent a servant to the farmers to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the farmers beat him and sent him away empty.	At harvest time, he sent a servant to the farmers to get some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty handed.
20:11	He sent yet another servant, and they also beat him and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty.	He sent another servant, and they also beat him, treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty handed.
20:12	He sent yet a third, and they also wounded him and threw him out.	He sent yet a third, and they wounded him and threw him out.
20:13	The Lord of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son. It may be that seeing him, they will respect him.	The owner of the vineyard said, What should I do? I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him.
20:14	But when the farmers saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir. Come, lets kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.	But when the farmers saw him, they deliberated among themselves, saying, This is the heir. Lets kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.
20:15	Then they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What therefore will the Lord of the vineyard do to them?	So they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them?
20:16	He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others. When they heard that, they said, May that never be!	He will come and destroy these farmers, and will give the vineyard to others. When the people heard this, they said, May that never be!
20:17	But he looked at them and said, Then what is this that is written, The stone which the builders rejected was made the chief cornerstone?	But he looked at them and said, Then what is the meaning of what is written, The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone?
20:18	Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but it will crush whomever it falls on to dust.	Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but on whomever it falls, it will crush them.
20:19	The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people—for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.	The scribes and chief priests wanted to arrest him that very hour, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they feared the people.
20:20	They watched him and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, that they might trap him in something he said, so as to deliver him up to the power and authority of the governor.	Then they watched him closely and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous, so that they could trap him in something he said and deliver him up to the governors jurisdiction and authority.
20:21	They asked him, Teacher, we know that you say and teach what is right, and arent partial to anyone, but truly teach the way of God.	They questioned him, Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right, and you dont show partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
20:22	Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?	Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
20:23	But he perceived their craftiness, and said to them, Why do you test me?	But Jesus picked up on their trickery, and said to them,
20:24	Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it? They answered, Caesars.	Yall show me a denarius. Whose image and title are on it? They answered, Caesars.
20:25	He said to them, Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods.	He said to them, Well then yall should give to Caesar what is Caesars, and to God what is Gods.
20:26	They werent able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer and were silent.	They werent able to trap him in his words in public. They marveled at his answer and became silent.
20:27	Some of the Sadducees came to him, those who deny that there is a resurrection.	Some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came and questioned him,
20:28	They asked him, Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a mans brother dies having a wife, and he is childless, his brother should take the wife and raise up children for his brother.	saying, Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a mans brother dies with a wife but no children, his brother should marry the wife and raise up offspring for his brother.
20:29	There were therefore seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died childless.	Now there were seven brothers. The first took a wife, and died childless.
20:30	The second took her as wife, and he died childless.	Also the second
20:31	The third took her, and likewise the seven all left no children, and died.	and the third took her, and likewise all seven died, leaving no children.
20:32	Afterward the woman also died.	Finally the woman also died.
20:33	Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them will she be? For the seven had her as a wife.	In the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?
20:34	Jesus said to them, The children of this age marry and are given in marriage.	Jesus replied, The children of this age marry and are given in marriage.
20:35	But those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.	But those who are considered worthy to take part in that age and the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.
20:36	For they cant die any more, for they are like the angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.	For they are no longer able to die, because they are like the angels. They are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
20:37	But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he called the Lord The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.	But even Moses showed that the dead are raised in the passage about the burning bush where he called the Lord The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
20:38	Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him.	Hᴇ is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all are alive to him.
20:40	They didnt dare to ask him any more questions.	For they didnt dare ask him anything else.
20:41	He said to them, Why do they say that the Christ is Davids son?	Then he said to them, Why do they say that the Christ is the son of David?
20:43	until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.	until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.
20:44	David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?	If David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?
20:45	In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,	While all the people were listening, he said to the disciples,
20:46	Beware of those scribes who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;	Yall must beware of the scribes who like to walk in flowing robes, and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.
20:47	who devour widows houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.	They devour widows houses and offer long prayers for show. These will receive greater condemnation.
21:1	He looked up and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.	Jesus looked up and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the temple treasury.
21:2	He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small brass coins.	He saw a poor widow casting in two small copper coins.
21:3	He said, Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them,	He said, Truly I tell yall, this poor widow put in more than all of them.
21:4	for all these put in gifts for God from their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on.	They all put in gifts from their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, has put in all that she had to live on.
21:5	As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,	While some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
21:6	As for these things which you see, the days will come in which there will not be left here one stone on another that will not be thrown down.	As for these things which yall are looking at, the days will come when not one stone will be left on another that will not be thrown down.
21:7	They asked him, Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?	They questioned him, Teacher, so when will these things happen? And what is the sign that these things are about to take place?
21:8	He said, Watch out that you dont get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, I am he, and, The time is at hand. Therefore dont follow them.	He said, Yall watch out that you* dont get led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, I am he, and, The time is near. Yall must not follow them.
21:9	When you hear of wars and disturbances, dont be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end wont come immediately.	When yall hear of wars and disturbances, yall shouldnt be frightened. Indeed, it is necessary for things to happen first, but the end wont come immediately.
21:10	Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.	Then he told them, Ethnic group will be raised against ethnic group, and empire against empire.
21:11	There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven.	There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places, and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
21:12	But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my names sake.	But before all these things, they will lay their hands on yall and will persecute yall, delivering yall up to synagogues and prisons, bringing yall before kings and governors for my names sake.
21:13	It will turn out as a testimony for you.	This will bring an opportunity for yall to give a testimony.
21:14	Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,	Therefore, yall must decide in yalls hearts not to prepare a defense beforehand,
21:15	for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.	because I will give yall such words and wisdom that all yalls adversaries will not be able to resist or refute.
21:16	You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will cause some of you to be put to death.	Yall will be betrayed even by parents, siblings, relatives, and friends, and they will have some of yall put to death.
21:17	You will be hated by all men for my names sake.	Yall will be hated by everyone for my names sake,
21:18	And not a hair of your head will perish.	yet not a hair from yalls heads will perish.
21:19	By your endurance you will win your lives.	By yalls endurance, yall will gain your* lives.
21:20	But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.	But when yall see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, yall must recognize that its desolation is near.
21:21	Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let those who are in the middle of her depart. Let those who are in the country not enter therein.	Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Those who are inside the city must leave, and those who are in the country must not enter it,
21:22	For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.	because these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
21:23	Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who nurse infants in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath to this people.	Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people.
21:24	They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.	They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the ethnic groups until the times of the nations are fulfilled.
21:25	There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the waves;	There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars, and on the earth there will be distress among the ethnic groups anxious over the roaring of the sea and crashing waves.
21:26	men fainting for fear and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.	Humans will faint from terror and the expectation of the things that are coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
21:27	Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.	At that time, they will see the Son of Humanity coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
21:28	But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.	But when these things start to happen, yall should stand up and lift your* heads, because yalls redemption is drawing near.
21:29	He told them a parable. See the fig tree and all the trees.	Then he told them a parable. Yall look at the fig tree and all the trees.
21:30	When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.	When they sprout leaves, yall see for yourselves and yall know that the summer is already near.
21:31	Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that Gods Kingdom is near.	In the same way, when yall see these things happening, yall should know that the Empire of God is near.
21:32	Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.	Truly I tell yall, this generation will not pass away until all things have happened.
21:33	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
21:34	So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly.	But yall be careful, or yalls hearts will be weighed down with intoxication, drunkenness, and the worries of this life, and that day will come down on yall unexpectedly like a trap.
21:35	For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.	For it will come on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.
21:36	Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.	But yall be watchful at all times, praying that yall may be counted worthy to escape all that is about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Humanity.
21:37	Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.	Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on what is called the Mount of Olives.
21:38	All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.	All the people came early in the morning to hear him in the temple.
22:1	Now the feast of unleavened bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching.	Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching.
22:2	The chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death, for they feared the people.	The chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to eliminate Jesus, because they were afraid of the people.
22:3	Satan entered into Judas, who was also called Iscariot, who was counted with the twelve.	Then Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve.
22:4	He went away and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them.	Judas went away and talked with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard about how he might deliver Jesus to them.
22:5	They were glad, and agreed to give him money.	They were delighted and agreed to give him silver.
22:6	He consented and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.	He acknowledged and began looking for an opportunity to deliver Jesus to them when there were no crowds.
22:7	The day of unleavened bread came, on which the Passover must be sacrificed.	The day of Unleavened Bread came when the Passover lamb must be sacrificed.
22:8	Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.	Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Yall go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.
22:9	They said to him, Where do you want us to prepare?	They asked him, Where do you want us to prepare for it?
22:10	He said to them, Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him into the house which he enters.	He said to them, As yall enter the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet yall. Yall follow him into the house that he enters,
22:11	Tell the master of the house, The Teacher says to you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?	and yall tell the master of the house, The Teacher asks you, Where is the guest room in which I may eat the Passover with my disciples?
22:12	He will show you a large, furnished upper room. Make preparations there.	He will show yall a large, furnished upper room. Yall make preparations there.
22:13	They went, found things as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.	They went and found things just as Jesus had told them, and they prepared the Passover.
22:14	When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.	When the hour came, he reclined at the table, and the apostles with him.
22:15	He said to them, I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,	He said to them, I have desiringly desired to eat this Passover with yall before I suffer.
22:16	for I tell you, I will no longer by any means eat of it until it is fulfilled in Gods Kingdom.	For I tell yall, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the Empire of God.
22:17	He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this and share it among yourselves,	He took the cup, and after giving thanks, he said, Yall take this and share it among yourselves.
22:18	for I tell you, I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine, until Gods Kingdom comes.	For I tell yall, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the Empire of God comes.
22:19	He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.	He took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, This is my body which is given for yall. Yall do this in remembrance of me.
22:20	Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.	In the same way, after they had eaten, he took the cup and said, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for yall.
22:21	But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.	But look, the hand of the one betraying me is with mine on the table.
22:22	The Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!	For truly, the Son of Humanity will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man through whom he is betrayed!
22:23	They began to question among themselves which of them it was who would do this thing.	They began to question among themselves which of them it could be who would do this.
22:24	A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.	A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was to be considered the greatest.
22:25	He said to them, The kings of the nations Lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called benefactors.	But Jesus said to them, The kings of the ethnic groups Lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called Benefactors.
22:26	But not so with you. Rather, the one who is greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.	But it is not to be like that with yall. Rather, the greatest among yall should become like the youngest, and one leader like a servant.
22:27	For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isnt it he who sits at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.	For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table, or one who serves? Isnt it the one who reclines at the table? But I am among yall as one who serves.
22:28	But you are those who have continued with me in my trials.	Yall are the ones who have remained with me in my trials.
22:29	I confer on you a kingdom, even as my Father conferred on me,	And I bestow on yall an empire, even as my Father bestowed one on me,
22:30	that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom. You will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.	so that yall may eat and drink at my table in my empire. Yall will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
22:31	The Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat,	Simon, Simon, look! Satan has demanded to sift yall like wheat,
22:32	but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldnt fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.	but I have prayed for you, that your faith wouldnt fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.
22:33	He said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!	But Peter said to him, Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!
22:34	He said, I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three times.	Jesus replied, I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied that you know me three times.
22:35	He said to them, When I sent you out without purse, bag, and sandals, did you lack anything? They said, Nothing.	Then he said to them, When I sent yall out without money belt, bag, or sandals, did yall lack anything? Nothing, they answered.
22:36	Then he said to them, But now, whoever has a purse, let him take it, and likewise a bag. Whoever has none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.	Then he said to them, But now, whoever has a money belt, take it, and also a bag. And whoever doesnt have a sword should sell their robe and buy one.
22:37	For I tell you that this which is written must still be fulfilled in me: He was counted with transgressors. For that which concerns me is being fulfilled.	For I tell yall, that which is written must be completed in me: He was counted among the transgressors. For what was written about me is reaching completion.
22:38	They said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. He said to them, That is enough.	They said, Lord, look, here are two swords. He said to them, That is sufficient.
22:39	He came out and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him.	Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives, as he routinely did, and his disciples followed him.
22:40	When he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you dont enter into temptation.	When he reached the place, he said to them, Pray that yall dont fall into temptation.
22:41	He was withdrawn from them about a stones throw, and he knelt down and prayed,	He withdrew about a stones throw away from them, he knelt down, and prayed,
22:42	saying, Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.	saying, Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me. Yet not my will, but yours be done.
22:43	An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.	Then an angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
22:44	Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.	Being in agony, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling down on the ground.
22:45	When he rose up from his prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping because of grief,	When he got up from prayer, he went to the disciples and found them sleeping, exhausted from their sorrow.
22:46	and said to them, Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.	He said to them, Why are yall sleeping? Yall get up and pray so that yall wont fall into temptation.
22:47	While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.	While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd appeared with the man called Judas, one of the twelve, leading them. He came near Jesus to kiss him,
22:48	But Jesus said to him, Judas, do you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?	but Jesus said to him, Judas, are you using a kiss to betray the Son of Humanity?
22:49	When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?	When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they asked, Lord, should we strike with the sword?
22:50	A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.	And then one of them struck the high priests servant, cutting off his right ear.
22:51	But Jesus answered, Let me at least do this—and he touched his ear and healed him.	But Jesus responded, Stop this, yall! Then he touched the mans ear and healed him.
22:52	Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?	Jesus said to the chief priests, officers of the temple guard, and elders, who had come against him, Have yall come out with swords and clubs as if I were an outlaw?
22:53	When I was with you in the temple daily, you didnt stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.	Every day I was with yall in the temple, and yall never laid a hand on me. But this is yalls hour, and this is the reign of darkness.
22:54	They seized him and led him away, and brought him into the high priests house. But Peter followed from a distance.	They seized him, led him away, and brought him into the house of the high priest. But Peter was following at a distance.
22:55	When they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.	When some there had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat among them.
22:56	A certain servant girl saw him as he sat in the light, and looking intently at him, said, This man also was with him.	A servant girl saw him as he sat in the firelight. She looked intently at him and said, This man was with him too!
22:57	He denied Jesus, saying, Woman, I dont know him.	But he denied it, saying, Woman, I dont know him.
22:58	After a little while someone else saw him and said, You also are one of them! But Peter answered, Man, I am not!	After a little while someone else saw him and said, You are one of them too! But Peter answered, Man, I am not!
22:59	After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!	After about one hour passed, another insisted, Certainly this man was with him, for he is a Galilean!
22:60	But Peter said, Man, I dont know what you are talking about! Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.	But Peter said, Man, I dont know what youre talking about! Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.
22:61	The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lords word, how he said to him, Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.	The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he said to him, Before the rooster crows today you will deny me three times.
22:62	He went out, and wept bitterly.	Then he went outside and wept bitterly.
22:63	The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.	The men who held Jesus began mocking and beating him.
22:64	Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?	They blindfolded him and kept demanding, Prophesy who hit you!
22:65	They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.	And they said many other blasphemous things against him.
22:66	As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,	When daylight came, the council of the elders of the people, the chief priests, and scribes gathered together, and they led him away to their council, saying,
22:67	If you are the Christ, tell us. But he said to them, If I tell you, you wont believe,	If you are the Christ, tell us. But he said to them, If I do tell yall, yall wont believe,
22:68	and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.	and if I ask a question, yall wont answer.
22:69	From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.	From now on, the Son of Humanity will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
22:70	They all said, Are you then the Son of God? He said to them, You say it, because I am.	They all said, Are you then the Son of God? He said to them, Yall say that I am.
22:71	They said, Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!	They said, Why do we need any more testimony? Weve heard it from his own mouth!
23:1	The whole company of them rose up and brought him before Pilate.	Then the whole assembly rose up and brought him before Pilate.
23:2	They began to accuse him, saying, We found this man perverting the nation, forbidding paying taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.	They began to accuse him, saying, We found this man subverting our ethnic group, forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.
23:3	Pilate asked him, Are you the King of the Jews? He answered him, So you say.	So Pilate asked him, Are you the king of the Jews? He answered him, So you say.
23:4	Pilate said to the chief priests and the multitudes, I find no basis for a charge against this man.	Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowd, I find no basis for a charge against this man.
23:5	But they insisted, saying, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee even to this place.	But they kept insisting, He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, starting in Galilee all the way here.
23:6	But when Pilate heard Galilee mentioned, he asked if the man was a Galilean.	But when Pilate heard this, he asked if the man was a Galilean.
23:7	When he found out that he was in Herods jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.	When he found out that Jesus was under Herods jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
23:8	Now when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly glad, for he had wanted to see him for a long time, because he had heard many things about him. He hoped to see some miracle done by him.	Now Herod was very pleased when he saw Jesus, because he had wanted to see him for a long time. He had been hearing about him, and he was hoping to see him perform a miracle.
23:9	He questioned him with many words, but he gave no answers.	So he accosted him with many questions, but Jesus gave no response.
23:10	The chief priests and the scribes stood, vehemently accusing him.	The chief priests and the scribes were standing there, vehemently accusing him.
23:11	Herod with his soldiers humiliated him and mocked him. Dressing him in luxurious clothing, they sent him back to Pilate.	Herod with his soldiers humiliated and mocked him, dressed him in a sumptuous robe, and sent him back to Pilate.
23:12	Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before that they were enemies with each other.	That day Herod and Pilate became friends. Before this, they had been enemies.
23:14	and said to them, You brought this man to me as one that perverts the people, and behold, having examined him before you, I found no basis for a charge against this man concerning those things of which you accuse him.	and said to them, Yall brought this man to me as someone who misleads the people. When I examined him before yall, I found no basis for what yall accuse him of.
23:15	Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.	Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. As you can see, he has done nothing worthy of death.
23:16	I will therefore chastise him and release him.	Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.
23:17	Now he had to release one prisoner to them at the feast.
23:18	But they all cried out together, saying, Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!—	But the entire crowd shouted, Away with this man! Release to us Barabbas!
23:19	one who was thrown into prison for a certain revolt in the city, and for murder.	He had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.
23:20	Then Pilate spoke to them again, wanting to release Jesus,	Again, Pilate addressed them, wanting to release Jesus,
23:21	but they shouted, saying, Crucify! Crucify him!	but they kept shouting, Crucify! Crucify him!
23:22	He said to them the third time, Why? What evil has this man done? I have found no capital crime in him. I will therefore chastise him and release him.	A third time, he said to them, Why? What wrong has this man done? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore, I will have him punished and then release him.
23:23	But they were urgent with loud voices, asking that he might be crucified. Their voices and the voices of the chief priests prevailed.	But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices that he might be crucified. And their voices prevailed.
23:24	Pilate decreed that what they asked for should be done.	So Pilate decided to grant what they demanded.
23:25	He released him who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus up to their will.	He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they begged for, and handed over Jesus to their will.
23:26	When they led him away, they grabbed one Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, and laid the cross on him to carry it after Jesus.	As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and they laid the cross on him to carry it behind Jesus.
23:27	A great multitude of the people followed him, including women who also mourned and lamented him.	A large crowd of the people followed him, including women who were mourning and lamenting him.
23:28	But Jesus, turning to them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, dont weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.	But Jesus turned toward them and said, Daughters of Jerusalem, yall must not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for yalls children.
23:29	For behold, the days are coming in which they will say, Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.	Look, the days are coming when they will say, Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed.
23:30	Then they will begin to tell the mountains, Fall on us! and tell the hills, Cover us.	Then they will begin to tell the mountains, Yall fall on us! and tell the hills, Yall cover us.
23:31	For if they do these things in the green tree, what will be done in the dry?	For if they do these things when wood is wet, what will happen when it is dry?
23:32	There were also others, two criminals, led with him to be put to death.	Two others, who were criminals, were also led to be executed with him.
23:33	When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.	When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified him there along with the criminals—one on the right and one on the left.
23:34	Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they dont know what they are doing. Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.	Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. And they divided up his garments among them by casting lots.
23:35	The people stood watching. The rulers with them also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others. Let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen one!	The people stood by, watching. But the rulers ridiculed him, saying, He saved others. Let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, ʜɪꜱ Chosen One!
23:36	The soldiers also mocked him, coming to him and offering him vinegar,	The soldiers also mocked him. They came to him and offered him wine vinegar,
23:37	and saying, If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!	saying, If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!
23:38	An inscription was also written over him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.	There was also an inscription above him: this is the king of the jews.
23:39	One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!	One of the criminals who was hanging there began to vilify him, Arent you the Christ? Save yourself and us!
23:40	But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dont you even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?	But the other answered, rebuking him, Dont you even fear God, seeing you are under the same judgment?
23:41	And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.	Surely we are punished justly, getting what we deserve for our actions, but this man has done nothing wrong.
23:42	He said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.	Then he said, Jesus, remember me when you come into your empire.
23:43	Jesus said to him, Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.	Jesus said to him, Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.
23:44	It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.	It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon,
23:45	The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.	because the suns light failed. And the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
23:46	Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit! Having said this, he breathed his last.	Jesus called out with a loud voice, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit! Having said this, he breathed his last.
23:47	When the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.	When the centurion saw what had happened, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.
23:48	All the multitudes that came together to see this, when they saw the things that were done, returned home beating their chests.	When all the crowds who had gathered for the spectacle had seen what had happened, they returned home beating their chests.
23:49	All his acquaintances and the women who followed with him from Galilee stood at a distance, watching these things.	But all who knew him, including the women who followed with him from Galilee, stood at a distance, seeing these things.
23:50	Behold, there was a man named Joseph, who was a member of the council, a good and righteous man	Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the council, a good and righteous man
23:51	he had not consented to their counsel and deed, from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for Gods Kingdom.	who had not consented to their plan and action. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and he was waiting for the Empire of God.
23:52	This man went to Pilate, and asked for Jesus body.	He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
23:53	He took it down and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was cut in stone, where no one had ever been laid.	Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed him in a tomb that was cut into stone, where no one had ever been laid.
23:54	It was the day of the Preparation, and the Sabbath was drawing near.	It was the day of the Preparation, and the Sabbath was about to begin.
23:55	The women who had come with him out of Galilee followed after, and saw the tomb and how his body was laid.	The women who had come with him out of Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was placed.
23:56	They returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.	They returned home and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.
24:1	But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they and some others came to the tomb, bringing the spices which they had prepared.	On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
24:2	They found the stone rolled away from the tomb.	They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
24:3	They entered in, and didnt find the Lord Jesus body.	but when they went in, they didnt find the body of the Lord Jesus.
24:4	While they were greatly perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling clothing.	While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothing.
24:5	Becoming terrified, they bowed their faces down to the earth. The men said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead?	The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the earth. The men said to them, Why are yall seeking the living among the dead?
24:6	He isnt here, but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee,	He is not here—but he has risen! Yall must remember what he told yall when he was still in Galilee,
24:7	saying that the Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and the third day rise again?	It is necessary that the Son of Humanity be delivered into the hands of sinful humans, be crucified, and on the third day rise again.
24:8	They remembered his words,	Then they remembered his words,
24:9	returned from the tomb, and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest.	and when they returned from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the rest.
24:10	Now they were Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James. The other women with them told these things to the apostles.	Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who were telling these things to the apostles.
24:11	These words seemed to them to be nonsense, and they didnt believe them.	But these words seemed like nonsense to them, and they didnt believe them.
24:12	But Peter got up and ran to the tomb. Stooping and looking in, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he departed to his home, wondering what had happened.	Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. He bent down and saw only the strips of linen. Then he left, marveling at what had happened.
24:13	Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem.	On that very day, two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
24:14	They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened.	They were talking with each other about all the things that had happened.
24:15	While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them.	While they were discussing and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and walked with them,
24:16	But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.	but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
24:17	He said to them, What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?	He said to them, What are these matters yall are batting back and forth as yall walk? Then they stopped and looked very sad.
24:18	One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesnt know the things which have happened there in these days?	One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who doesnt know the things that have happened there in these days?
24:19	He said to them, What things? They said to him, The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people;	What things? he asked them. They replied, The things about Jesus the Nazarene. He was a prophet, powerful in deed and word before God and all the people.
24:20	and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.	The chief priests and our rulers handed him to be condemned to death, and they crucified him.
24:21	But we were hoping that it was he who would redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.	But we were hoping that he was the one who was about to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.
24:22	Also, certain women of our company amazed us, having arrived early at the tomb;	Also, some women from our group amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning,
24:23	and when they didnt find his body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.	and when they didnt find his body, they came back saying that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive.
24:24	Some of us went to the tomb and found it just like the women had said, but they didnt see him.	Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said. But they didnt see him.
24:25	He said to them, Foolish people, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!	He said to them, O foolish people, slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
24:26	Didnt the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?	Wasnt it necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then enter into his glory?
24:27	Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.	And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them the things written about himself in all the Scriptures.
24:28	They came near to the village where they were going, and he acted like he would go further.	As they approached the village where they were going, Jesus acted as though he were going farther.
24:29	They urged him, saying, Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over. He went in to stay with them.	But they urged him, saying, Stay with us, for it is almost evening, and the day is almost over. So he went in to stay with them.
24:30	When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave it to them.	When he had reclined at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and began giving it to them.
24:31	Their eyes were opened and they recognized him; then he vanished out of their sight.	Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but then he vanished from their sight.
24:32	They said to one another, Werent our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?	They said to one another, Werent our hearts burning within us while he was speaking to us along the way, and while he was opening the Scriptures to us?
24:33	They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them,	They got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. They found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together,
24:34	saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!	saying, Its true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon!
24:35	They related the things that happened along the way, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread.	Then they told the story of what happened on the road, and how they recognized Jesus when he broke the bread.
24:36	As they said these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, Peace be to you.	While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, Peace be with yall.
24:37	But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.	But they were startled and terrified, and they thought they were seeing a ghost.
24:38	He said to them, Why are you troubled? Why do doubts arise in your hearts?	He said to them, Why are yall troubled? Why do doubts arise in yalls hearts?
24:39	See my hands and my feet, that it is truly me. Touch me and see, for a spirit doesnt have flesh and bones, as you see that I have.	Yall, look at my hands and my feet—it is truly me! Yall can touch me and see, because a ghost wouldnt have flesh and bones as yall can see I have.
24:41	While they still didnt believe for joy, and wondered, he said to them, Do you have anything here to eat?	While they were still marveling and in disbelief because of their joy, he said to them, Do yall have anything to eat here?
24:42	They gave him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb.	They gave him a piece of a broiled fish,
24:43	He took them, and ate in front of them.	and he took it and ate it in front of them.
24:44	He said to them, This is what I told you while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms concerning me must be fulfilled.	He said to them, These are my words that I told yall while I was still with yall, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.
24:45	Then he opened their minds, that they might understand the Scriptures.	Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
24:46	He said to them, Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,	He said to them, Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
24:47	and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.	and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached in his name to all ethnic groups, beginning at Jerusalem.
24:48	You are witnesses of these things.	Yall are witnesses of these things.
24:49	Behold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.	And look! I am sending the promise of my Father upon yall. But yall are to wait in the city of Jerusalem until yall are clothed with power from on high.
24:50	He led them out as far as Bethany, and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.	Then Jesus led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, and he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
24:51	While he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.	While he was blessing them, he left them and was carried up into heaven.
24:52	They worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,	Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
24:53	and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.	and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.