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John the Baptist Prepares the Way
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.’ ”
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
Make His paths straight.’ ”
And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.
I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
The Baptism and Testing of Jesus
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
John Baptizes Jesus
It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness,
And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.
Jesus Announces the Good News
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
Four Fishermen Called as Disciples
And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”
At once they left their nets and followed him.
They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.
When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.
Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him.
Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit
They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit
Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.
Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.
The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.
And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out,
Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,
“What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are — the Holy One of God!”
saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are — the Holy One of God!”
“Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”
The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.
And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.
The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching — and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.”
News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.
And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.
Jesus Heals Many
As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
Peter’s Mother-in-Law Healed
Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her.
But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.
So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.
That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.
Many Healed After Sabbath Sunset
At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.
Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.
Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Simon and his companions went to look for him,
And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.
and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
When they found Him, they said to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.”
Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else — to the nearby villages — so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”
But He said to them, “Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth.”
So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.”
Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”
Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.
As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.
Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:
And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once,
“See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”
and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”
Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.
However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.