(I)
The book of the generation of YAHshua Messiah, the
Son of David, the Son of Abraham.
(2) Abraham
begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; (3) And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and
Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; (4) And Aram
begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; (5) And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat
Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; (6) And Jesse
begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; (7) And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia;
and Abia begat Asa; (8) And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat
Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; (9) And Ozias begat Joatham;
and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; (10) And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat
Amon; and Amon begat Josias; (11) And Josias begat
Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
(12) And
after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel
begat Zorobabel; (13) And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat
Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; (14) And Azor
begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; (15) And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan;
and Matthan begat Jacob; (16) And Jacob begat Joseph
the husband of Mary, of whom was born YAHshua, Who
is called Messiah.
(17) So all
the generations from Abraham to David are
fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the
carrying away into Babylon unto Messiah are
fourteen generations.
(18) Now the
birth of YAHshua
Messiah
was on this wise: When as His mother
Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with
child of the Holy Spirit. (19) Then Joseph her husband,
being a just man, and not willing to
make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. (20) But while he thought on these things, behold,
the angel of YAHWEH
appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to
take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy
Spirit. (21) And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name YAHshua: for He shall save His people
from their sins. (22) Now all this was done, that it might be
fulfilled which was spoken of the Sovereign by the prophet, saying, (23) Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and
shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, EL with us [Isa. 7 (11)-(14)]. (24) Then
Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of YAHWEH had bidden him, and took
unto him his wife: (25) And knew her not till she had brought forth her
firstborn Son:
and he called His name YAHshua.
(I) Now when YAHshua was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the
days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
(2) Saying, Where is He that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east, and are come to
worship Him. (3) When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all
Jerusalem with him. (4) And when he had gathered all the chief priests
and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Messiah
should be born. (5) And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea:
for thus it is written by the prophet, (6) And
thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda,
art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a
Governor, that shall rule MY people
Israel [Mic. 5:2].
(7) Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them
diligently what time the star appeared. (8) And he
sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child;
and when ye have found Him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship Him also. (9) When they had heard the king, they departed;
and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came
and stood over where the young child was. (10) When
they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. (11) And when they were come into the house, they saw
the young child with Mary His
mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him:
and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and
myrrh. (12) And being warned of YAHWEH
in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own
country another way.
(13) And when they were departed, behold, the angel of YAHWEH appeareth to Joseph in a
dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring
thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy Him. (14) When he arose, he took the young child and His mother by night, and departed into
Egypt: (15) And was there until the death of Herod: that it
might be fulfilled which was spoken of YAHWEH by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt
have I called MY Son
[Hos. 11:1].
(16) Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was
exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in
Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under,
according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. (17) Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by
Jeremy the prophet, saying, (18) In Rama was there a
voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be
comforted, because they are not [Jer.
31:15].
(19) But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of YAHWEH appeareth in a dream to Joseph
in Egypt, (20) Saying, Arise, and take the young child and His mother, and go into the land of
Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. (21) And he arose, and took the young child and His mother, and came into the land of
Israel. (22) But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in
Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding,
being warned of YAHWEH
in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: (23) And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth:
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
(I) In those days came John the Baptiser, preaching in the
wilderness of Judaea, (2) And saying, Repent ye: for
the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. (3) For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet
Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the
way of YAHWEH, [Isa. 40 (3)] make HIS
paths straight.
(4) And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle
about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. (5) Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea,
and all the region round about Jordan, (6) And were
baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins. (7) But when he saw many of the Pharisees and
Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who
hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (8)
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: (9) And think not to say within yourselves, We have
Abraham to our father: for I say unto
you, that YAHWEH
is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. (10) And now also the ax is laid unto the root of the
trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,
and cast into the fire. (11) I indeed baptize you with
water unto repentance: but He that
cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy
Spirit, and with fire: (12) Whose fan is
in His hand, and He will thoroughly purge His floor, and gather His wheat into the garner; but He will burn up the chaff with
unquenchable fire.
(13) Then cometh YAHshua from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be
baptized of him. (14) But John forbad Him, saying, I have need to be baptized of Thee, and comest Thou to
me? (15) And YAHshua answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to
fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered Him.
(16) And YAHshua, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the
heavens were opened unto Him, and He saw the Spirit of YAHWEH descending like a
dove, and lighting upon Him: (17) And lo a voice from Heaven, saying, This is MY beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.
(I) Then was YAHshua
led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. (2) And when He
had fasted forty days and forty nights, He
was afterward hungered. (3) And when the tempter came
to Him, he said, If Thou be the Son of YAHWEH [Psalm 2 (7)], command that these stones be made bread. (4)
But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that
proceedeth out of the mouth of YAHWEH [Deu 8 (3)]. (5) Then the devil taketh Him up into the holy city, and setteth Him on a pinnacle of the temple, (6) And saith unto Him, If Thou be the Son of YAHWEH,
cast thyself down: for it is written, HE
shall give HIS angels charge
concerning thee: and in their hands
they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone [Psalm 91:11-12]. (7) YAHshua said unto him, It
is written again, Thou shalt not tempt YAHWEH thy Elohim [Deut. 6:16]. (8) Again, the devil taketh Him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth Him all the kingdoms of the world, and
the glory of them; (9) And saith unto Him, All these things will I give Thee, if Thou wilt fall
down and worship me. (10) Then saith YAHshua
unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship YAHWEH thy Elohim [Deut. 6 (13)], and
HIM only shalt thou serve. (11) Then the devil leaveth Him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.
(12) Now when YAHshua had heard that John was cast into prison,
He departed into Galilee; (13) And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the
borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: (14) That it
might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, (15) The land of Zabulon, and the land of
Nephthalim, by the way of the sea,
beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; (16) The
people which sat in darkness saw great Light; and to them which sat in the region and
shadow of death Light
is sprung up [Isa. 9:1-2].
(17)
From that time YAHshua
began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
(18) And YAHshua,
walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew
his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. (19) And He
saith unto them, Follow Me,
and I will make you fishers of men. (20) And they straightway left
their nets, and followed Him. (21)
And going on from thence, He saw
other two brethren, James the son of
Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending
their nets; and He called them. (22) And they immediately left the ship and their father,
and followed Him.
(23) And YAHshua went about all Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of
sickness and all manner of disease among the people. (24) And His
fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto Him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and
torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were
lunatic, and those that had the palsy; and He
healed them. (25) And there followed Him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea,
and from beyond Jordan.
(I) And seeing the multitudes, He went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His
disciples came unto Him: (2) And He
opened His mouth, and taught them,
saying, (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. (4) Blessed
are they that mourn: for they shall be
comforted. (5) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the
earth. [Psa.
37:11] (6) Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst
after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
(7) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain
mercy. (8) Blessed are the
pure in heart:
for they shall see YAHWEH. (9) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called
the children of YAHWEH.
(10) Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness' sake: for theirs is the Kingdom
of Heaven. (11) Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner
of evil against you falsely, for My sake. (12) Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in Heaven: for so persecuted they the
prophets which were before you.
(13) Ye are the salt of the
earth: but if
the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under
foot of men. (14) Ye are the light of the
world. A city
that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a
candle, and put
it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. (16) Let
your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER which is in Heaven.
(17) Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. (18) For verily I say unto you, Till Heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle
shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
(19) Whosoever therefore
shall break one of these least Commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the
least in the Kingdom of Heaven: but whosoever shall do and
teach them, the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. (20) For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and
Pharisees, ye
shall in no case enter into the Kingdom
of Heaven.
(21) Ye have heard that it
was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill [Exo 20:13, Deu. 5:17]; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: (22) But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause
shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the
council: but
whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. (23) Therefore
if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against
thee; (24) Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy
brother, and
then come and offer thy gift. (25) Agree with thine
adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the
adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into
prison. (26) Verily I say unto
thee, Thou
shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
(27) Ye have heard that it
was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: [Exo. 20:14] (28) But
I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on
a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. (29) And
if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from
thee: for it is
profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into
hell. (30) And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for
thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy
whole body should be cast into hell. (31) It hath been said, Whosoever shall put
away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: [Deu 24:1] (32) But
I say unto you, That whosoever shall put
away his wife,
saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is
divorced committeth adultery.
(33) Again, ye have heard that it hath
been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself but shalt perform
unto YAHWEH thine oaths: [Lev. 19:12, (34) But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by Heaven; for it is YAHWEH'S throne [Isaiah 66 (I)]: (35) Nor by the earth; for it is HIS footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the
great King. [Psa.
48:2], (36) Neither
shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. (37) But
let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
(38) Ye have heard that it
hath been said,
An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
[Exo. 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deu. 21:20], (39) But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. (40) And
if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak
also. (41) And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. (42) Give
to him that asketh thee, and from him that
would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
(43) Ye have heard that it
hath been said,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour, [Lev. 19:18]. and hate thine enemy (44) But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate
you, and pray
for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; (45) That ye may be the
children of your FATHER which is in Heaven: for HE maketh HIS sun to rise on the evil and on the
good, and
sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
(46) For if ye love them
which love you,
what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? (47) And
if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than
others? Do not even the publicans
so? (48) Be ye therefore perfect, even as your FATHER which is in Heaven
is perfect.
(I) Take heed that ye do not your alms
before men, to
be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your FATHER
which is in Heaven. (2) Therefore when thou
doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet
before thee, as
the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory
of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (3) But
when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: (4) That
thine alms may be in secret: and thy FATHER which seeth in
secret HIMSELF shall reward thee
openly.
(5) And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the
hypocrites are: for they love to pray
standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of
men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (6) But
thou, when thou
prayest, enter
into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy FATHER which is in secret; and thy FATHER which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. (7) But
when ye pray,
use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they
shall be heard for their much speaking.
(8) Be not ye therefore like
unto them: for
your FATHER knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. (9) After
this manner therefore pray ye: Our FATHER which art in
Heaven, Hallowed
be THY name. (10) THY kingdom
come. THY will be done in earth, as it is in Heaven. (11) Give us this day our
daily bread. (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13) And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For THINE is the
kingdom, and
the power, and
the glory, for
ever. Amen. (14) For
if ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly FATHER will also forgive
you: (15) But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your FATHER forgive your trespasses.
(16) Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (17) But
thou, when thou
fastest, anoint
thine head, and
wash thy face; (18) That thou appear not
unto men to fast, but unto thy FATHER which is in secret: and thy FATHER, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
(19) Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth
corrupt, and
where thieves break through and steal: (20) But lay up for
yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not
break through nor steal: (21) For where your treasure
is, there will
your heart be also. (22) The light of the body is
the eye: if
therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. (23) But
if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light
that is in thee be darkness, how great is that
darkness! (24) No man can serve two
controllers or adowns: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to
the one, and
despise the other. Ye cannot serve YAHWEH and mammon. (25) Therefore
I say unto you, Take no thought for your
life, what ye
shall eat, or
what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? (26) Behold
the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly FATHER
feedeth them.
Are ye not much better than they? (27) Which of you by taking
thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
(28) And why take ye thought
for raiment?
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
(29) And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all
his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
(30) Wherefore, if YAHWEH so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into
the oven, shall HE not much
more clothe you, O ye of little faith? (31) Therefore
take no thought, saying,
What shall we eat? Or, What shall we drink? Or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (32) (For
after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your Heavenly FATHER
knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
(33) But seek ye first the Kingdom of YAHWEH, and HIS
righteousness;
and all these things shall be added unto you.
(34) Take therefore no
thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
(I) Judge not, that ye be not judged.
(2) For with what judgment
ye judge, ye
shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. (3) And
why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the
beam that is in thine own eye? (4) Or how wilt thou say to
thy brother,
Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine
own eye? (5) Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see
clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
(6) Give not that which is
holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them
under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
(7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened
unto you: (8) For every one that
asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (9) Or
what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?
(10) Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? (11) If
ye then, being
evil, know how
to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your FATHER
which is in Heaven give good things to them that ask him? (12) Therefore
all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and
the prophets.
(13) Enter ye in at the
strait gate:
for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go
in thereat: (14) Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find
it.
(15) Beware of false prophets, which come to you in
sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. (16) Ye
shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? (17) Even
so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. (18) A
good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a
corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. (19) Every tree that bringeth
not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
(20) Wherefore by their
fruits ye shall know them. (21) Not every one that saith
unto Me, Sovereign, Sovereign, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he that doeth the will
of My FATHER
which is in Heaven. (22) Many will say to Me in that day, Sovereign, Sovereign, have we not prophesied in Thy name? And in Thy name
have cast out devils? And in Thy name
done many wonderful works? (23) And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.
(24) Therefore whosoever
heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: (25) And
the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. (26) And every one that
heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a
foolish man,
which built his house upon the sand: (27) And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of
it.
(28) And it came to pass, when YAHshua had ended these sayings,
the people were astonished at His
doctrine: (29) For He
taught them as one having authority,
and not as the scribes.
(I) When He was come
down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. (2) And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Sovereign, if Thou wilt, Thou canst
make me clean. (3) And YAHshua put forth His hand, and touched Him,
saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (4) And YAHshua saith unto him, See
thou tell no man; but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
(5) And when YAHshua
was entered into Capernaum, there came unto Him a centurion, beseeching Him,
(6) And saying, Sovereign, my servant lieth at home sick of the
palsy, grievously tormented. (7) And YAHshua saith unto him, I will come and heal him.
(8) The centurion answered and said, Sovereign,
I am not worthy that Thou shouldest
come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. (9) For I am a man under authority, having soldiers
under me: and I say to this man, Go,
and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this,
and he doeth it. (10) When YAHshua heard it,
He marvelled, and said to them
that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found
so great faith,
no, not in
Israel. (11) And I say unto you, That many shall come from
the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven. (12) But
the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and
gnashing of teeth. (13) And YAHshua said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto
thee. And
his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
(14) And when YAHshua was come into Peter's house, He saw his wife's mother laid, and sick
of a fever. (15) And He
touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto
them. (16) When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with
devils: and He cast out the spirits
with His word, and healed all that were sick: (17) That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by
Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself
took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses
[Isa. 53:4].
(18) Now when YAHshua saw great multitudes about Him, He gave commandment to depart unto the other side. (19) And a certain scribe came, and said unto Him, Instructor, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest. (20) And YAHshua saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have
nests; but
the Son of man hath not where to
lay His head.
(21) And another of His disciples said unto Him,
Sovereign,
suffer me first to go and bury my father. (22) But YAHshua
said unto him, Follow Me;
and let the dead bury their dead.
(23) And when He
was entered into a ship, His disciples
followed Him. (24) And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the
sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but He was asleep. (25) And His
disciples came to Him, and awoke Him, saying, Sovereign, save us: we perish. (26) And He
saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the
sea; and there was a great calm. (27) But the
men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the
sea obey Him!
(28) And when He
was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two possessed with devils, coming
out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. (29) And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have
we to do with Thee, YAHshua,
Thou Son of YAHWEH? Art Thou come hither to torment us before
the time? (30) And there was a good way off from them a herd of
many swine feeding. (31) So the devils besought Him, saying, If Thou
cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine. (32) And He
said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd
of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place
into the sea, and perished in the waters. (33) And they
that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing,
and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils. (34) And, behold, the whole city came out to meet YAHshua:
and when they saw Him, they besought
Him that He would depart out of their coasts.
(I) And He entered
into a ship, and passed over, and came into His Own city. (2) And, behold, they brought to Him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a
bed: and YAHshua
seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.
(3) And, behold, certain of the scribes said within
themselves, This man blasphemeth. (4) And YAHshua knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? (5) For
whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be
forgiven thee;
or to say,
Arise, and walk? (6) But
that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
(7) And he arose, and departed to his house. (8) But when the multitude saw it, they marvelled, and glorified YAHWEH, which had given such power
unto men.
(9) And as YAHshua passed forth from thence, He saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at
the receipt of custom: and He saith
unto him, Follow Me. And he arose, and
followed Him. (10) And it came to pass, as YAHshua sat at meat in the house,
behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with Him and His disciples. (11) And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto His
disciples, Why eateth your Instructor with publicans and sinners? (12) But when YAHshua heard that,
He said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. (13) But
go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: [Hos. 6:5] for I am not come to call the righteous,
but sinners to repentance.
(14) Then came to Him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast
oft, but Thy
disciples fast not? (15) And YAHshua said unto them, Can
the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall
be taken from them, and then shall they fast.
(16) No man putteth a piece
of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the
garment, and
the rent is made worse. (17) Neither do men put new
wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
(18) While He
spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and
worshipped Him, saying, My daughter
is even now dead: but come and lay Thy hand upon her, and she shall live. (19) And YAHshua arose, and followed him, and so did His disciples. (20) And, behold, a woman,
which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: (21) For she said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole. (22) But YAHshua turned Him about, and when He
saw her, He said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole
from that hour. (23) And when YAHshua came into the ruler's house, and saw the
minstrels and the people making a noise, (24) He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed Him
to scorn. (25) But when the people were put forth, He went in, and took her by the hand,
and the maid arose. (26) And the fame hereof went abroad into all that
land.
(27) And when YAHshua departed thence, two blind men followed Him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. (28) And when He
was come into the house, the blind men came to Him: and YAHshua saith unto them, Believe
ye that I am able to do this? They said unto Him, Yea, Sovereign. (29) Then touched He their eyes, saying, According to your
faith be it unto you. (30) And their eyes were opened; and YAHshua
straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it. (31) But they, when they were departed, spread abroad
His fame in all that country.
(32) As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a dumb man possessed with a devil. (33) And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake:
and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel. (34) But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils. (35) And YAHshua went about all the cities and villages,
teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing
every sickness and every disease among the people. (36) But when He
saw the multitudes, He was moved
with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as
sheep having no shepherd. (37) Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
(38) Pray ye therefore the Sovereign of the harvest, that HE will send forth labourers into HIS harvest.
(I) And when He had
called unto Him His twelve disciples, He gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner
of sickness and all manner of disease.
(2) Now the names of the twelve apostles are these;
The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James
the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; (3) Philip,
and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James
the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
(4) Simon the
Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who
also betrayed Him.
(5) These twelve YAHshua sent forth, and commanded
them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not: (6) But
go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (7) And
as ye go,
preach, saying, The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
(8) Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. (9) Provide
neither gold,
nor silver, nor
brass in your purses, (10) Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy
of his meat. (11) And into whatsoever city
or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. (12) And
when ye come into a house, salute it. (13) And if the house be
worthy, let
your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
(14) And whosoever shall not
receive you,
nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your
feet. (15) Verily I say unto
you, It shall
be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
(16) Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as
serpents, and
harmless as doves. (17) But beware of men: for they will deliver you
up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; (18) And
ye shall be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. (19) But
when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you
in that same hour what ye shall speak. (20) For it is not ye that
speak, but the
Spirit of your FATHER which speaketh in
you. (21) And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall
rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put
to death. (22) And ye shall be hated of
all men for My name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. (23) But
when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say
unto you, Ye
shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.
(24) The disciple is not
above his Instructor, nor the servant above his Sovereign.
(25) It is enough for the
disciple that he be as his Instructor, and the servant as his Sovereign. If they have called the Instructor
of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall
they call them of his household? (26) Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing
covered, that
shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.
(27) What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye
upon the housetops. (28) And fear not them which
kill the body,
but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear HIM
which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (29) Are
not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your FATHER. (30) But
the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
(31) Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than
many sparrows. (32) Whosoever therefore
shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My FATHER
which is in Heaven. (33) But whosoever shall deny
Me before men, him will I also deny before My FATHER which is in Heaven.
(34) Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. (35) For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against
her mother, and
the daughter in law against her mother in law.
(36) And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. [Mic. 7:6]
(37) He that loveth father or
mother more than Me is not worthy of
Me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
(38) And he that taketh not
his cross, and
followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me.
(39) He that findeth his life
shall lose it:
and he that loseth his life for My
sake shall find it.
(40) He that receiveth you
receiveth Me, and he that receiveth Me receiveth HIM that sent Me. (41) He
that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a
righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's
reward. (42) And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little
ones a cup of cold water only in the
name of a disciple, verily I say unto
you, he shall
in no wise lose his reward.
(I) And it came to pass,
when YAHshua
had made an end of commanding His
twelve disciples, He departed thence
to teach and to preach in their cities.
(2) Now when John had heard in the prison the works
of Messiah,
he sent two of His disciples, (3) And said unto Him, Art Thou He that should come, or do we look for
another? (4) YAHshua answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: (5) The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear [Isa 35:5-6],
the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel
preached to them. [Isa.
61:1] (6) And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me.
(7) And as they departed, YAHshua began to say unto the
multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the
wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
(8) But what went ye out for
to see? A man
clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing
are in kings' houses. (9) But what went ye out for
to see? A
prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
(10) For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send MY messenger before Thy face, which shall prepare Thy
way before thee [Mal. 3:1].
(11) Verily I say unto
you, Among them
that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is
least in the Kingdom of Heaven is
greater than he. (12) And from the days of
John the Baptist until now the Kingdom
of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. (13) For
all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. (14) And
if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. (15) He
that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (16) But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children
sitting in the Markets, and calling unto their fellows, (17) And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. (18) For
John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. (19) The
Son of man came eating and
drinking, and
they say,
Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of
her children.
(20) Then began He
to upbraid the cities wherein most of His
mighty works were done, because they repented not: (21) Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and
Sidon, they
would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. (22) But
I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable
for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. (23) And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto
Heaven, shalt
be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. (24) But
I say unto you, That it shall be more
tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
(25) At that time YAHshua answered and said, I thank thee, O FATHER, Sovereign of Heaven and
earth, because THOU hast hid these things from the
wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. (26) Even
so, FATHER: for so it seemed good in THY sight. (27) All things are delivered
unto Me of My FATHER: and no man knoweth the Son, but the FATHER; neither knoweth any man the FATHER, save the Son, and HE to whomsoever the Son will reveal Him. (28) Come unto Me, all ye that labour
and are heavy laden, and I will give
you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and
lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto your souls. [Jer. 6:16] (30) For
My yoke is easy, and My burden is
light.
(I) At that time YAHshua went on the Sabbath day through the corn; and His disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn,
and to eat. (2) But when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto Him,
Behold, Thy disciples do that which
is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath
day. (3) But He
said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with
him; (4) How he entered into the house of YAHWEH, and did eat the showbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which
were with him,
but only for the priests? (5) Or have ye not read in
the law, how that
on the Sabbath days the priests in
the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless? (6) But
I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple. (7) But
if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice [Hos. 6:16],
ye would not have condemned the guiltless. (8) For the Son of man is Sovereign even of the Sabbath
day.
(9) And when He
was departed thence, He went into
their synagogue: (10) And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked Him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on
the Sabbath days? That they might
accuse Him. (11) And He
said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit
on the Sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?
(12) How much then is a man
better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath days. (13) Then saith He to the man, Stretch
forth thine hand. And he stretched it
forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other. (14) Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council
against Him, how they might destroy Him.
(15) But when YAHshua knew it,
He withdrew Himself from thence: and great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all; (16) And
charged them that they should not make Him
known: (17) That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by
Esaias the prophet, saying, (18) Behold MY servant, Whom I have chosen; MY beloved, in Whom MY soul is well
pleased: I will put MY spirit upon Him, and He shall show
judgment to the Gentiles. (19) He shall not strive, nor cry; neither
shall any man hear His voice in the
streets. (20) A bruised reed shall He not break, and smoking flax shall He not quench, till He
send forth judgment unto victory. (21) And in His name shall the Gentiles trust [Isa 42:1-3].
(22) Then was brought unto Him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and He healed him, insomuch that the blind
and dumb both spake and saw. (23) And all the people were
amazed, and said, Is not this the Son of David? (24) But when
the Pharisees heard it, they said,
This fellow doth not cast out devils,
but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. (25) And YAHshua
knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom
divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not
stand: (26) And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? (27) And
if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children
cast them out? Therefore they shall be
your judges. (28) But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of YAHWEH, then the Kingdom of YAHWEH is come unto you. (29) Or else how can one
enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? And then he will spoil his
house. (30) He that is not with Me
is against Me; and he that gathereth not
with Me scattereth abroad. (31) Wherefore
I say unto you, All manner of sin and
blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against
the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven
unto men. (32) And whosoever speaketh a
word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh
against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to
come. (33) Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his
fruit. (34) O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance
of the heart the mouth speaketh. (35) A good man out of the good
treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil
things. (36) But I say unto you, That every idle word that
men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. (37) For
by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
(38) Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees
answered, saying, Instructor, we would see a sign from Thee. (39)
But He answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be
given to it,
but the sign of the prophet Jonas: (40) For as Jonas was
three days and three nights in the whale's belly [Jonah 1:17];
so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. (41) The men of Nineveh shall
rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
(42) The queen of the south
shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the
uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.
(43) When the unclean spirit
is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. (44) Then he saith, I will return into my
house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. (45) Then
goeth he, and
taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and
dwell there:
and the last state of that man is
worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.
(46) While He
yet talked to the people, behold, His mother and His brethren
stood without, desiring to speak with Him.
(47) Then one said unto Him, Behold, Thy mother
and Thy brethren stand without, desiring
to speak with Thee. (48) But He
answered and said unto him that told Him,
Who is My
mother? And who
are My brethren? (49) And He stretched forth His hand
toward His disciples, and said, Behold My mother
and My brethren! (50) For
whosoever shall do the will of My FATHER which is in Heaven, the same is My
brother, and
sister, and
mother.
(I) The same day went YAHshua out of the house, and sat by the sea
side. (2) And great multitudes were gathered together unto
Him, so that He went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the
shore. (3) And He
spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (4) And
when he sowed,
some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and
devoured them up: (5) Some fell upon stony
places, where
they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: (6) And
when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. (7) And some fell among
thorns; and the
thorns sprung up, and choked them: (8) But other fell into good
ground, and
brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. (9) Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(10) And the disciples came, and said unto Him, Why speakest Thou unto them in parables? (11) He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but to them it is not
given. (12) For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken
away even that he hath. (13) Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see
not; and
hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
(14) And in them is fulfilled
the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: (15) For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they
should see with their eyes and hear
with their ears, and should understand with
their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them [Isa.
6:9-10].
(16) But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. (17) For
verily I say unto you, That many prophets and
righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those
things which ye hear, and have not heard them. (18) Hear ye therefore the
parable of the sower. (19) When any one heareth the
word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received
seed by the way side. (20) But he that received the
seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy
receiveth it; (21) Yet hath he not root in
himself, but
dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the
word, by and by
he is offended. (22) He also that received
seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of
riches, choke
the word, and
he becometh unfruitful. (23) But he that received seed
into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
(24) Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto a man
which sowed good seed in his field: (25) But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed
tares among the wheat, and went his way. (26) But when the blade was
sprung up, and
brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
(27) So the servants of the
householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? From whence then hath it
tares? (28) He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? (29) But
he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up
the tares, ye
root up also the wheat with them. (30) Let both grow together
until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first
the tares, and
bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
(31) Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The Kingdom of Heaven is like to a grain of
mustard seed,
which a man took, and sowed in his field:
(32) Which indeed is the
least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the
air come and lodge in the branches thereof.
(33) Another parable spake He unto them; The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of
meal, till the
whole was leavened.
(34) All these things spake YAHshua unto the multitude in
parables; and without a parable spake He
not unto them: (35) That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by
the prophet, saying, I
will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been
kept secret from the foundation of the world [Psa
78:2].
(36) Then YAHshua sent the multitude away, and went into
the house: and His disciples came
unto Him, saying, Declare unto us
the parable of the tares of the field. (37) He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; (38) The
field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the
children of the wicked one; (39) The enemy that sowed
them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the
angels. (40) As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end
of this world. (41) The Son of man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out
of His kingdom all things that
offend, and
them which do iniquity; (42) And shall cast them into
a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. (43) Then
shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their FATHER. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(44) Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath
found, he
hideth, and for
joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
(45) Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: (46) Who, when he had found one
pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
(47) Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
(48) Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into
vessels, but
cast the bad away. (49) So shall it be at the
end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, (50) And
shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
(51) YAHshua saith unto them, Have
ye understood all these things? They say unto Him,
Yea, Sovereign.
(52) Then said He
unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the Kingdom
of Heaven is like unto a man that is a
householder,
which bringeth forth out of his treasure things
new and old.
(53) And it came to pass, that when YAHshua had finished these parables, He departed thence.
(54) And when He
was come into His Own country, He taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were
astonished, and said, Whence hath this man
this wisdom, and these mighty
works? (55) Is not this the carpenter's Son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His
brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? (56) And His
sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things? (57) And they
were offended in Him. But YAHshua
said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house. (58) And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
(I) At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of YAHshua,
(2) And said unto his servants, This is John the
Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do show forth
themselves in Him. (3) For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him,
and put him in prison for Herodias'
sake, his brother Philip's wife. (4) For John
said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her. (5) And when he would have put him to death, he
feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. (6) But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter
of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. (7) Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her
whatsoever she would ask. (8) And she, being before
instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger. (9) And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the
oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. (10) And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison. (11) And his head was brought in a charger, and given
to the damsel: and she brought it to
her mother. (12) And his disciples came, and took up the body,
and buried it, and went and told YAHshua.
(13) When YAHshua heard of
it, He departed thence by ship
into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed Him
on foot out of the cities. (14) And YAHshua went forth, and saw a great
multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and He healed their sick. (15) And when
it was evening, His disciples came
to Him, saying, This is a desert
place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into
the villages, and buy themselves victuals. (16) But YAHshua
said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. (17) And they say unto Him, We have here but five loaves, and
two fishes. (18) He
said, Bring them hither to Me. (19) And He
commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and
the two fishes, and looking up to Heaven, He
blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to His disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. (20) And they did all eat, and were filled: and they
took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. (21) And they that had eaten were about five thousand
men, beside women and children.
(22) And straightway YAHshua constrained His disciples to get into a ship, and
to go before Him unto the other
side, while He sent the multitudes
away. (23) And when He
had sent the multitudes away, He
went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, He was there alone. (24) But the ship was now in the midst of the sea,
tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. (25)
And in the fourth watch of the night YAHshua went unto them, walking on the sea. (26) And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit;
and they cried out for fear. (27) But straightway YAHshua
spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I;
be not afraid. (28) And Peter answered Him and said, Sovereign, if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee
on the water. (29) And He
said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he
walked on the water, to go to YAHshua. (30) But when
he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried,
saying, Sovereign,
save me. (31) And immediately YAHshua stretched forth His hand, and caught him, and said unto
him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? (32) And when they were come
into the ship, the wind ceased. (33) Then
they that were in the ship came and worshipped Him, saying, Of a truth Thou
art the Son of
YAHWEH.
(34) And when they were gone over, they came into the
land of Gennesaret. (35) And when the men of that place had knowledge of Him, they sent out into all that
country round about, and brought unto Him
all that were diseased; (36) And besought Him that they might only touch the hem
of His garment: and as many as
touched were made perfectly whole.
(I) Then came to YAHshua scribes and Pharisees, which were of
Jerusalem, saying, (2) Why do Thy
disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they wash not their hands
when they eat bread. (3) But He answered and said unto them, Why do ye
also transgress the commandment of YAHWEH by your tradition? (4) For
YAHWEH [Exodus 20
(2)-(17)] commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth
father or mother, let him die the death. (5) But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou
mightest be profited by me; (6) And honour not his
father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment
of YAHWEH
of none effect by your tradition. (7) Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy
of you, saying, (8) This people draweth nigh unto ME
with their mouth, and honoureth ME
with their lips; but their heart is far
from ME. (9) But in vain they do worship ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men
[Isa. 29:13].
(10) And He
called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: (11) Not
that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. (12) Then came His disciples, and said unto Him, Knowest Thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?
(13) But He
answered and said, Every plant, which My Heavenly FATHER hath not planted, shall be rooted up. (14) Let
them alone:
they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the
ditch. (15)
Then answered Peter and said unto Him,
Declare unto us this parable. (16) And YAHshua said, Are ye also yet without understanding? (17) Do
not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the
draught? (18) But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth
from the heart;
and they defile the man. (19) For out of the heart proceed
evil thoughts,
murders,
adulteries,
fornications,
thefts, false
witness, blasphemies: (20) These
are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen
hands defileth not a man.
(21) Then YAHshua went thence, and departed into the coasts
of Tyre and Sidon. (22) And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the
same coasts, and cried unto Him,
saying, Have mercy on me, O Sovereign, Thou Son
of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. (23) But He
answered her not a word. And His
disciples came and besought Him, saying,
Send her away; for she crieth after us. (24) But He answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. (25) Then came she and
worshipped Him, saying, Sovereign,
help me. (26) But He
answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's
bread, and cast
it to dogs. (27) And she said, Truth, Sovereign:
yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their controllers’ or adowns’'
table. (28) Then YAHshua answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as
thou wilt. And
her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
(29) And YAHshua departed from thence, and came nigh unto
the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. (30) And great multitudes came unto Him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb,
maimed, and many others, and cast them down at YAHshua' feet; and He healed them: (31) Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they
saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind
to see: and they glorified the Elohim of Israel.
(32) Then YAHshua called His disciples unto Him, and said, I have
compassion on the multitude, because they continue with Me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not
send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.
(33) And His
disciples say unto Him, Whence
should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a
multitude? (34) And YAHshua saith unto them, How
many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes. (35) And He
commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. (36) And He
took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to His disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. (37) And they did all eat, and were filled: and they
took up of the broken meat that was
left seven baskets full. (38) And they that did eat
were four thousand men, beside women and children. (39) And He
sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
(I) The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired
Him that He would show them a sign from Heaven. (2) He
answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. (3) And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? (4) A
wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be
given unto it,
but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And He
left them, and departed.
(5) And when His
disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread. (6) Then YAHshua said unto them, Take
heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. (7) And they reasoned among
themselves, saying, It is because we
have taken no bread. (8) Which when YAHshua perceived, He said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among
yourselves,
because ye have brought no bread? (9) Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five
loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? (10) Neither
the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? (11) How
is it that ye do not understand that I
spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of
the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?
(12) Then understood they how that He bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the
Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
(13) When YAHshua came into the coasts of Caesarea
Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I
the Son of man am? (14) And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist:
some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. (15) He
saith unto them, But Whom say ye that I am? (16) And Simon Peter answered
and said, Thou art the Messiah,
the Son of
the Living
Elohim. (17) And YAHshua answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but My FATHER which is in Heaven. (18) And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I
will build My Assembly; and the gates of hell
shall not prevail against it. (19) And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in
Heaven: and whatsoever
thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in Heaven. (20) Then charged He His
disciples that they should tell no man that He was YAHshua the Messiah.
(21) From that time forth began YAHshua to show unto His disciples, how that He must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer
many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be
raised again the third day. (22) Then Peter took Him, and began to rebuke Him, saying, Be it far from Thee, Sovereign: this shall not be unto Thee. (23)
But He turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind Me, Satan: thou art an offence unto Me: for thou savourest not the things that be of YAHWEH, but those that be of men. (24) Then said YAHshua
unto His disciples, If any man will
come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
(25) For whosoever will save
his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it. (26) For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole
world, and lose
his own soul?
Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (27) For the Son of man shall come in the
glory of His FATHER with His angels; and then He shall reward every man according to
his works. (28) Verily I say unto you, There be some standing
here, which
shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in His
kingdom.
(I) And after six days YAHshua taketh Peter, James, and John his
brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart, (2) And was transfigured before them: and His face did shine as the sun, and His raiment was white as the light. (3) And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and
Elias talking with Him. (4) Then answered Peter, and said unto YAHshua,
Sovereign,
it is good for us to be here: if Thou
wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (5) While He
yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of
the cloud, which said, This is MY
beloved Son,
in Whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him.
(6) And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were
sore afraid. (7) And YAHshua came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. (8) And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw
no man, save YAHshua
only.
(9) And as they came down from the mountain, YAHshua
charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again
from the dead. (10) And His
disciples asked Him, saying, Why
then say the scribes that Elias must first come? (11)
And YAHshua
answered and said unto them, Elias truly shall first
come, and
restore all things. (12) But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. (13) Then the disciples
understood that He spake unto them
of John the Baptist.
(14) And when they were come to the multitude, there
came to Him a certain man, kneeling down to Him,
and saying, (15) Sovereign, have mercy on my son: for he is a
lunatic, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into
the water. (16) And I brought Him to Thy disciples,
and they could not cure him. (17) Then YAHshua answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him hither to Me.
(18) And YAHshua rebuked the devil; and he departed out of
him: and the child was cured from that very hour.
(19) Then came the disciples to YAHshua apart, and said, Why could
not we cast him out? (20) And YAHshua said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say
unto you, If ye
have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder
place; and it
shall remove;
and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
(21) Howbeit this kind goeth
not out but by prayer and fasting.
(22) And while they abode in Galilee, YAHshua
said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: (23) And
they shall kill Him, and the third day He shall be raised again. And they were exceeding
sorry.
(24) And when they were come to Capernaum, they that
received tribute money came to Peter,
and said, Doth not your Instructor pay tribute? (25) He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the
house, YAHshua
prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? Of whom do the kings of
the earth take custom or tribute? Of their own children, or of strangers? (26) Peter saith unto Him, Of strangers. YAHshua saith unto him, Then
are the children free. (27) Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that
first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for Me and Thee.
(I) At the same time came the disciples unto YAHshua,
saying, Who is the greatest in the Kingdom
of Heaven? (2) And YAHshua called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them, (3) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little
children, ye
shall not enter into the Kingdom of
Heaven. (4) Whosoever therefore
shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. (5) And whoso shall receive
one such little child in My name receiveth
Me.
(6) But whoso shall offend
one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him
that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were
drowned in the depth of the sea.
(7) Woe unto the world
because of offences! For it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by
whom the offence cometh! (8) Wherefore if thy hand or
thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from
thee: it is
better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two
feet to be cast into everlasting fire. (9) And if thine eye offend
thee, pluck it
out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to
enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire. (10) Take
heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in Heaven their angels do always behold the face of My FATHER
which is in Heaven. (11) For the Son of man is come to save
that which was lost. (12) How think ye? If a man have a hundred
sheep, and one
of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is
gone astray? (13) And if so be that he
find it, verily
I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. (14) Even
so it is not the will of your FATHER which is in Heaven, that one of these little
ones should perish.
(15) Moreover if thy brother
shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy
brother. (16) But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one
or two more,
that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. [Deu 19:15] (17) And if he shall neglect
to hear them,
tell it unto the Assembly: but if he neglect to hear
the Assembly,
let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican. (18) Verily
I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind
on earth shall be bound in Heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in
Heaven. (19) Again I say unto
you, That if two
of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them
of My FATHER
which is in Heaven. (20) For where two or three
are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.
(21) Then came Peter to Him, and said, Sovereign, how oft shall my brother sin against
me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? (22) YAHshua
saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
(23) Therefore is the Kingdom of Heaven likened unto a
certain king,
which would take account of his servants.
(24) And when he had begun to
reckon, one was
brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. (25) But
forasmuch as he had not to pay, his Sovereign commanded him
to be sold, and
his wife, and
children, and
all that he had, and payment to be made. (26) The servant therefore
fell down, and
worshipped him,
saying, Sovereign, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. (27) Then
the Sovereign of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. (28) But
the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him a hundred
pence: and he
laid hands on him, and took him by
the throat,
saying, Pay me
that thou owest. (29) And his fellowservant
fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
(30) And he would not: but went and cast him into
prison, till he
should pay the debt. (31) So when his
fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their Sovereign
all that was done. (32) Then his Sovereign, after that he had called
him, said unto
him, O thou
wicked servant,
I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
(33) Shouldest not thou also
have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
(34) And his Sovereign was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all
that was due unto him. (35) So likewise shall My Heavenly FATHER do
also unto you,
if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
(I) And it came to pass, that
when YAHshua
had finished these sayings, He
departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; (2) And great multitudes followed Him; and He healed them there.
(3) The Pharisees also came unto Him, tempting Him, and saying unto Him,
Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? (4) And He
answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that HE
which made them at the beginning made
them male and female [Gen. 5:2], (5) And said, For this cause shall a
man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? [Gen.
1:27 & 2:24] (6) Wherefore they are no
more twain, but
one flesh. What
therefore YAHWEH Elohim [Genesis 2:21-24] hath joined together, let not man put asunder. (7) They say unto Him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of
divorcement, and to put her away [Deu.
24:1-3]? (8) He
saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your
hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so. (9) And
I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away
his wife,
except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her
which is put away doth commit adultery.
(10) His
disciples say unto Him, If the case
of the man be so with his wife, it is
not good to marry. (11) But He
said unto them, All men
cannot receive this saying, save they to whom
it is given. (12) For there are some
eunuchs, which
were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of
men: and there
be eunuchs,
which have made themselves eunuchs for the Kingdom
of Heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
(13) Then were there brought unto Him little children, that He should put His hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. (14) But YAHshua said, Suffer
little children, and forbid them not, to come unto Me: for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. (15) And He laid His hands on them,
and departed thence.
(16) And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Instructor, what good thing shall I
do, that I may have eternal Life? (17) And He
said unto him, Why callest thou Me good? There is none good
but one, that is, YAHWEH: but if thou wilt enter
into life, keep
the Commandments. (18) He saith unto Him, Which? YAHshua said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false
witness [Exo.
20:13-16], (19) Honour thy father and thy
mother [Exo. 20:12]:
and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as
thyself [Lev
19:18]. (20) The
young man saith unto Him, All these
things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? (21) YAHshua said unto him, If
thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that
thou hast, and
give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven: and come and follow Me. (22) But when the young man heard that saying, he
went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
(23) Then said YAHshua unto His
disciples, Verily I
say unto you,
That a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. (24) And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel
to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (25) When His
disciples heard it, they were
exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? (26) But YAHshua beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is
impossible; but
with YAHWEH all things are possible.
(27) Then answered Peter and said unto Him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and
followed Thee; what shall we have
therefore? (28) And YAHshua said unto them, Verily
I say unto you, That ye which have
followed Me, in the regeneration when
the Son of man shall sit in the
throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon
twelve thrones,
judging the twelve tribes of Israel. (29) And every one that hath
forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for My name's
sake, shall
receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life. (30) But
many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
(I) For the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into
his vineyard. (2) And when he had agreed
with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. (3) And he went out about
the third hour,
and saw others standing idle in the Marketplace,
(4) And said unto them; Go ye also into the
vineyard, and
whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.
(5) Again he went out about
the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise. (6) And about the eleventh
hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the
day idle? (7) They say unto him, Because no man hath hired
us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the
vineyard; and
whatsoever is right, that shall ye
receive. (8) So when even was come, the Sovereign of the vineyard
saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last
unto the first. (9) And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a
penny. (10) But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received
every man a penny. (11) And when they had
received it, they murmured against the
goodman of the house, (12) Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them
equal unto us,
which have borne the burden and heat of the day.
(13) But he answered one of
them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with
me for a penny? (14) Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee. (15) Is it not lawful for me
to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? (16) So the last shall be
first, and the
first last: for
many be called,
but few chosen.
(17) And YAHshua going up to Jerusalem took the twelve
disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, (18) Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the
scribes, and
they shall condemn Him to death, (19) And
shall deliver Him to the Gentiles to
mock, and to
scourge, and to
crucify Him: and the third day He
shall rise again.
(20) Then came to Him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping Him, and desiring a certain thing of Him. (21)
And He said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto Him,
Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on Thy right hand, and the other on the left, in Thy kingdom. (22) But YAHshua answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto Him, We are able. (23) And He
saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on My
right hand, and
on My left, is not Mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of My FATHER.
(24) And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren. (25) But YAHshua called them unto Him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion
over them, and
they that are great exercise authority upon them.
(26) But it shall not be so
among you: but
whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
(27) And whosoever will be
chief among you, let him be your servant: (28) Even as the Son of man came not to be
ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His
life a ransom for many.
(29) And as
they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. (30) And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way
side, when they heard that YAHshua passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy
on us, O Sovereign,
Thou Son of David. (31) And the
multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried
the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Sovereign, Thou Son
of David. (32) And YAHshua stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I
shall do unto you? (33) They say unto Him, Sovereign, that our eyes may be opened. (34) So YAHshua had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received
sight, and they followed Him.
(I) And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to
Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent YAHshua two disciples, (2) Saying unto them, Go
into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto
Me.
(3) And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Sovereign hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. (4) All this was done, that it
might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, (5) Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King
cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass
[Isa. 62:11 & Zec 9:9]. (6) And the
disciples went, and did as YAHshua commanded them, (7) And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on
them their clothes, and they set Him thereon. (8) And a very great multitude
spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and
strowed them in the way. (9) And the multitudes that went before, and that
followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the
name of YAHWEH
[Psa 118 (26)]; Hosanna in the highest. (10) And when He
was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this? (11) And the multitude said,
This is YAHshua
the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
(12) And YAHshua went into the temple of YAHWEH,
and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, (13) And said unto them, It
is written, MY house shall be called the
house of prayer [Isa. 56:7];
but ye have made it a den of thieves [Jer 7:11]. (14) And the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple; and He healed them. (15) And when the chief priests and scribes saw the
wonderful things that He did, and
the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of
David; they were sore displeased, (16) And said
unto Him, Hearest Thou what these say? And YAHshua
saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings THOU hast perfected praise? [Psa 8:2] (17)
And He left them, and went out of
the city into Bethany; and He lodged
there.
(18) Now in the morning as He returned into the city, He
hungered. (19) And when He
saw a fig tree in the way, He came
to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the
fig tree withered away. (20) And when the disciples
saw it, they marvelled, saying, How
soon is the fig tree withered away! (21) YAHshua
answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say
unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. (22) And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in
prayer,
believing, ye
shall receive.
(23) And when He
was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came
unto Him as He was teaching, and said, By what authority doest Thou these things? And Who gave Thee this authority? (24) And YAHshua
answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one
thing, which if
ye tell Me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. (25) The baptism of John, whence was it? From Heaven, or of men? And they reasoned
with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From Heaven; He will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? (26) But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people;
for all hold John as a prophet. (27) And they
answered YAHshua,
and said, We cannot tell. And He
said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I
do these things. (28) But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
(29) He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. (30) And
he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. (31) Whether
of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto Him, The first. YAHshua saith unto them, Verily I say unto
you, That the
publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom
of YAHWEH before you. (32) For John came unto you
in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
(33) Hear another parable: There was a certain
householder,
which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
(34) And when the time of the
fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it. (35) And
the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another. (36) Again, he sent other servants
more than the first: and they did unto them likewise. (37) But
last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
(38) But when the husbandmen
saw the son,
they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance. (39) And
they caught him, and cast him out of the
vineyard, and
slew him. (40) When the Sovereign therefore of
the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen? (41) They say unto Him, He will miserably destroy those
wicked men, and will let out his vineyard
unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. (42) YAHshua saith unto them, Did
ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the Head of the corner: this is YAHWEH'S doing, and it is marvellous in
our eyes [Psa
118:22-23]? (43) Therefore
say I unto you, The Kingdom of YAHWEH shall be taken
from you, and
given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. (44) And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall
fall, it will
grind him to powder [Isa. 8:14-15
& Dan 2:34-35]. (45) And when the chief
priests and Pharisees had heard His
parables, they perceived that He
spake of them. (46) But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they feared the multitude, because
they took Him for a prophet.
(I) And YAHshua answered and spake unto them again by
parables, and said, (2) The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for
his son, (3) And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to
the wedding:
and they would not come. (4) Again, he sent forth other
servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage. (5) But
they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: (6) And
the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them. (7) But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his
armies, and
destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
(8) Then saith he to his
servants, The
wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy. (9) Go
ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
(10) So those servants went
out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was
furnished with guests. (11) And when the king came
in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: (12) And
he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. (13) Then
said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into
outer darkness;
there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
(14) For many are called, but few are chosen.
(15) Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how
they might entangle Him in His talk. (16)
And they sent out unto Him their
disciples with the Herodians, saying, Instructor, we know that Thou art true, and teachest the way of YAHWEH in truth, neither carest Thou
for any man: for Thou regardest not the person of men. (17) Tell us therefore, What thinkest Thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto
Caesar, or not? (18) But YAHshua perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye Me, ye hypocrites? (19) Show Me the tribute money. And they brought
unto Him a penny. (20) And He
saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
(21) They say unto Him, Caesar's. Then saith He
unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things
which are Caesar's; and unto YAHWEH the things that
are YAHWEH'S. (22) When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left Him, and went their way.
(23) The same day came to Him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and
asked Him, (24) Saying, Instructor, Moses said, If a man die, having
no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his
brother [Deu. 25:5-6]. (25) Now
there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife,
deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother: (26) Likewise the second also, and the third, unto
the seventh. (27) And last of all the woman died also. (28) Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall
she be of the seven? For they all had her. (29) YAHshua
answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of YAHWEH. (30) For
in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of YAHWEH in
Heaven. (31) But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that
which was spoken unto you by YAHWEH, saying, (32) I am the Elohim of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob [Exo.
3:4-6]? YAHWEH is not the Elohim of the dead, but of the living. (33) And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at His doctrine.
(34) But when the Pharisees had heard that He had put the Sadducees to silence,
they were gathered together. (35) Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked Him a question, tempting Him, and saying, (36) Instructor, which is the great commandment in the law? (37) YAHshua
said unto him, Thou shalt love YAHWEH thy Elohim with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. [Deut. 6:5] (38) This is the first and great commandment. (39) And
the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy
neighbour as thyself [Lev 19:18]. (40) On these two Commandments hang all the law and the
prophets.
(41) While the Pharisees were gathered together, YAHshua
asked them, (42) Saying, What think ye of
Messiah? Whose Son is He? They say unto Him, The Son
of David. (43) He
saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call Him Sovereign, saying, (44) YAHWEH said unto
my Sovereign, Sit Thou on MY right hand, till I make thine enemies Thy footstool [Psa 110:1? (45) If David then call Him Sovereign, how is He his Son? (46) And no man was able to
answer Him a word, neither durst any
man from that day forth ask Him any more questions.
(I) Then spake YAHshua to the multitude, and to His disciples, (2) Saying, The scribes and
the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: (3) All therefore whatsoever
they bid you observe, that observe and
do; but do not
ye after their works: for they say, and do not. (4) For they bind heavy
burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on
men's shoulders; but they themselves will not
move them with one of their fingers. (5) But all their works they
do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of
their garments, (6) And love the uppermost
rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
(7) And greetings in the
Markets, and to
be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. (8) But be not ye called
Rabbi: for one
is your Guide, even Messiah; and all ye are brethren.
(9) And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your FATHER, which is in Heaven. (10) Neither
be ye called guides: for one is your Guide, even Messiah. (11) But he that is greatest
among you shall be your servant. (12) And whosoever shall
exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
(13) But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the Kingdom of Heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. (14) Woe
unto you,
scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive
the greater damnation.
(15) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye compass sea and
land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.
(16) Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear
by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! (17) Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that
sanctifieth the gold? (18) And, Whosoever shall swear by
the altar, it
is nothing; but
whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. (19) Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift? (20) Whoso
therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.
(21) And whoso shall swear by
the temple,
sweareth by it,
and by him that dwelleth therein. (22) And he that shall swear
by Heaven,
sweareth by the throne of YAHWEH, and by HIM that
sitteth thereon.
(23) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint
and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. (24) Ye blind
guides, which
strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
(25) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye make clean the
outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess. (26) Thou blind
Pharisee,
cleanse first that which is within
the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
(27) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto
whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of
dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness. (28) Even
so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
(29) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs
of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, (30) And say, If we had been in the days
of our fathers,
we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets. (31) Wherefore
ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets. (32) Fill
ye up then the measure of your fathers.
(33) Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? (34) Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them
ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them
shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from
city to city: (35) That upon you may come
all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias
son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. (36) Verily
I say unto you, All these things shall
come upon this generation.
(37) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth
her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! (38) Behold, your house is left unto
you desolate. (39) For I say unto you, Ye shall not see Me
henceforth,
till ye shall say, Blessed is He that cometh in the name of YAHWEH [Psa 118:26].
(I) And YAHshua went out, and departed from the temple:
and His disciples came to Him for to show Him the buildings of the temple. (2) And YAHshua said unto them, See ye not all these
things? Verily I say unto you, There shall not be left
here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
(3) And as He
sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And
what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the
world? (4) And YAHshua answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. (5) For
many shall come in My name, saying, I am Messiah; and shall deceive many.
(6) And ye shall hear of
wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must
come to pass,
but the end is not yet. (7) For nation shall rise
against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. (8) All these are the beginning of sorrows. (9) Then
shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for My name's sake. (10) And
then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
(11) And many false prophets
shall rise, and
shall deceive many. (12) And because iniquity
shall abound,
the love of many shall wax cold. (13) But he that shall endure
unto the end,
the same shall be saved. (14) And this gospel of the
kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end
come.
(15) When ye therefore shall see the abomination
of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet [Dan. 9:26-27; 11:31? & 12:11?], stand in the holy place,
(whoso readeth, let him understand:) (16) Then
let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: (17) Let
him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: (18) Neither
let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. (19) And
woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! (20) But
pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath
day: (21) For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the
beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. (22) And except those days
should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the Elect's sake those days
shall be shortened. (23) Then if any man shall
say unto you,
Lo, here is Messiah, or there; believe it not. (24) For
there shall arise false messiahs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very Elect. (25) Behold, I have told you before. (26) Wherefore if they shall
say unto you,
Behold, He is in the desert; go not forth: behold, He is in the secret chambers; believe it not. (27) For
as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. (28) For
wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
(29) Immediately after the
tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not
give her light,
and the stars shall fall from Heaven [Isa. 12:10; Ezek. 32:7; Joel 2:10, 2:31, 3:15], and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken [Isa. 34:4; Hag 2:6 & 11]?: (30) And then shall appear
the sign of the Son of man in Heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn [Zec 12:10-14] and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of Heaven with
power and great glory. [Dan 7:13-14] (31) And
He shall send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, [Isa. 27:13] and they shall gather together His Elect from the four winds, from one end of Heaven to the other.
(32) Now learn a parable of
the fig tree;
When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is
nigh: (33) So likewise ye, when ye shall see all
these things,
know that it is near, even at the doors. (34) Verily
I say unto you, This generation shall not
pass, till all
these things be fulfilled. (35) Heaven and earth shall
pass away, but My words shall not pass away. (36) But
of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of Heaven, but My FATHER only. (37) But
as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming
of the Son of man be. (38) For
as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in
marriage, until
the day that Noe entered into the ark, (39) And knew not until the
flood came, and
took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. (40) Then shall two be in the
field; the one
shall be taken,
and the other left. (41) Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. (42) Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour
your Sovereign doth come. (43) But know this, that if the goodman of the
house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have
suffered his house to be broken up. (44) Therefore be ye also
ready: for in
such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
(45) Who then is a faithful
and wise servant, whom his Sovereign hath made ruler
over his household, to give them meat in due season? (46) Blessed
is that servant, whom his Sovereign when he cometh shall find so doing. (47) Verily
I say unto you, That he shall make him
ruler over all his goods. (48) But and if that evil
servant shall say in his heart, My Sovereign delayeth his
coming; (49) And shall begin to smite his
fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken; (50) The
Sovereign of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, (51) And
shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his
portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
(I) Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the
bridegroom. (2) And five of them were
wise, and five were foolish. (3) They
that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: (4) But
the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. (5) While
the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
(6) And at midnight there
was a cry made,
Behold, the
bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
(7) Then all those virgins
arose, and
trimmed their lamps. (8) And the foolish said
unto the wise,
Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
(9) But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them
that sell, and
buy for yourselves. (10) And while they went to
buy, the
bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. (11) Afterward
came also the other virgins, saying, Sovereign, Sovereign, open to us. (12) But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. (13) Watch therefore, for ye know neither the
day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
(14) For the Kingdom of Heaven is as
a man travelling into a far country, who called his own
servants, and
delivered unto them his goods. (15) And unto one he gave
five talents,
to another two,
and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his
journey. (16) Then he that had received the five talents went and traded
with the same,
and made them other five talents. (17) And
likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. (18) But
he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his Sovereign's money. (19) After a long time the Sovereign of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
(20) And so he that had
received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Sovereign, thou deliveredst unto me
five talents:
behold, I have
gained beside them five talents more. (21) His Sovereign said unto him, Well done, thou good and
faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Sovereign.
(22) He also that had
received two talents came and said, Sovereign, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other
talents beside them. (23) His Sovereign said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Sovereign.
(24) Then he which had received
the one talent came and said, Sovereign, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast
not sown, and
gathering where thou hast not strowed: (25) And I was afraid, and went and hid thy
talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. (26) His
Sovereign answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and
slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have
not strowed: (27) Thou oughtest therefore
to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my
coming I should have received mine own with usury. (28) Take therefore the
talent from him, and give it unto him which hath
ten talents. (29) For unto every one that
hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that
which he hath. (30) And cast ye the
unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
(31) When the Son of man shall come in His
glory, and all
the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon the throne of His glory: (32) And before Him shall be gathered all nations: and He shall separate them one from another, as a Shepherd divideth His sheep from the goats: (33) And He shall set the sheep on His
right hand, but
the goats on the left. (34) Then shall the King say unto them on His
right hand,
Come, ye
blessed of My FATHER, inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (35) For I was hungered, and ye gave Me
meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in:
(36) Naked, and ye clothed Me: I was sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came unto Me.
(37) Then shall the righteous
answer Him, saying, Sovereign, when saw we Thee hungered, and fed Thee? Or thirsty, and gave Thee drink?
(38) When saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? Or naked, and clothed Thee? (39) Or when saw we Thee
sick, or in
prison, and
came unto Thee? (40) And
the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it
unto one of the least of these My
brethren, ye
have done it unto Me.
(41) Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: (42) For
I was hungered, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no
drink: (43) I was a stranger, and ye took Me
not in: naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me
not. (44) Then shall they also answer Him, saying, Sovereign, when saw we Thee hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto Thee?
(45) Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me. (46) And these shall go away
into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
(I) And it came to pass, when YAHshua had finished all these
sayings, He said unto His disciples, (2) Ye know that after two
days is the feast of the Passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be
crucified. (3) Then assembled together the chief priests, and
the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest,
who was called Caiaphas, (4) And consulted that they
might take YAHshua
by subtlety, and kill Him. (5) But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the
people.
(6) Now when YAHshua was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the
leper, (7) There came unto Him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and
poured it on His head, as He sat at meat. (8) But when His disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? (9) For this ointment might have been sold for much,
and given to the poor. (10) When YAHshua understood it, He
said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? For she hath wrought a
good work upon Me. (11) For
ye have the poor always with you; but Me ye have
not always. (12) For in that she hath
poured this ointment on My body, she did it for My burial. (13) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel
shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also
this, that this
woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
(14) Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot,
went unto the chief priests, (15) And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I
will deliver Him unto you? And they
covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.
[Zec. 11:12] (16) And from that time he sought opportunity to
betray Him.
(17) Now the first day of the feast of unleavened
bread the disciples came to YAHshua, saying unto him, Where wilt Thou that we prepare for Thee to eat the Passover? (18) And He
said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Instructor saith, My time is at
hand; I will keep the Passover at thy house
with My disciples. (19) And the disciples did as YAHshua
had appointed them; and they made ready the Passover.
(20) Now when the even was come, He sat down with the twelve. (21) And as
they did eat, He said, Verily I say unto
you, that one
of you shall betray Me. (22) And they were exceeding
sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto Him, Sovereign, is it I? (23) And He answered and said, He that dippeth his hand
with Me in the dish, the same shall betray Me.
(24) The Son of man goeth as it is
written of Him: but woe unto that man by
whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that
man if he had not been born. (25) Then Judas, which betrayed Him, answered and said, Rabbi,
is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
(26) And as they were eating, YAHshua took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the
disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is My body. (27) And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; (28) For
this is My blood of the New
Testament,
which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
(29) But I say unto you, I will not drink
henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I
drink it new with you in My FATHER'S kingdom.
(30) And when they had sung a hymn, they went out
into the mount of Olives.
(31) Then saith YAHshua unto them, All ye
shall be offended because of Me this
night: for it
is written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock
shall be scattered abroad [Zec
13:7]. (32) But
after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
(33) Peter answered and said unto Him, Though all men shall be offended because of Thee, yet will I never be
offended. (34) YAHshua said unto him, Verily
I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny Me thrice. (35) Peter said unto Him, Though I should die with Thee,
yet will I not deny Thee. Likewise
also said all the disciples.
(36) Then cometh YAHshua with them unto a place called Gethsemane,
and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. (37) And He
took with Him Peter and the two sons
of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. (38) Then saith He
unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with Me. (39) And He went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My FATHER, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as THOU wilt. (40)
And He cometh unto the disciples,
and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with Me one hour? (41) Watch
and pray, that
ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
(42) He
went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O My FATHER, if this cup may not pass away from Me,
except I drink it, THY will be done. (43) And He
came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. (44) And He
left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same
words. (45) Then cometh He
to His disciples, and saith unto
them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into
the hands of sinners. (46) Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth
betray Me.
(47) And while He
yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude
with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. (48) Now he that betrayed Him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is
He: hold Him fast. (49) And forthwith he came to YAHshua,
and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed Him. (50)
And YAHshua
said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on YAHshua,
and took Him. (51) And, behold, one of them which were with YAHshua
stretched out his hand, and drew his
sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. (52) Then said YAHshua unto him, Put up
again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. (53) Thinkest
thou that I cannot now pray to My FATHER, and HE shall
presently give Me more than twelve
legions of angels? (54) But how then shall the
scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
(55) In that same hour said YAHshua to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for
to take Me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on Me.
(56) But all this was done, that the scriptures of the
prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him, and fled.
(57) And they that had laid hold on YAHshua
led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where
the scribes and the elders were assembled. (58) But
Peter followed Him afar off unto the
high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. (59) Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the
council, sought false witness against YAHshua, to put Him to death; (60) But found none: yea,
though many false witnesses came, yet found
they none. At the last came two false witnesses, (61)
And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of YAHWEH,
and to build it in three days. (62) And the high priest
arose, and said unto Him, Answerest Thou nothing? What is it which these witness against Thee? (63) But YAHshua held His
peace. And the high priest answered and said unto Him, I adjure Thee by
the Living
Elohim, that Thou tell us
whether Thou be the Messiah,
the Son of
YAHWEH. (64) YAHshua saith unto him, Thou
hast said:
nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the
Son of man sitting on
the right hand of power [Psa. 110:1],
and coming in the clouds of Heaven. [Dan. 7:13] (65) Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further
need have we of witnesses? Behold, now ye have heard His blasphemy. (66) What think ye? They
answered and said, He is guilty of
death. (67) Then did they spit in His face, and buffeted Him;
and others smote Him with the palms of
their hands, (68) Saying, Prophesy unto us, Thou Messiah, Who is he that smote Thee?
(69) Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel
came unto Him, saying, Thou also
wast with YAHshua
of Galilee. (70) But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. (71) And when he was gone out into the porch, another
maid saw him, and said unto them that
were there, This fellow was also with
YAHshua
of Nazareth. (72) And again he denied with an oath, I do not know
the man. (73) And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth
thee. (74) Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And
immediately the cock crew. (75) And Peter remembered the
word of YAHshua,
which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny Me thrice. And he went out, and wept
bitterly.
(I) When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders
of the people took counsel against YAHshua to put Him to death: (2) And when they had bound Him, they led Him away, and delivered Him
to Pontius Pilate the governor.
(3) Then Judas, which had betrayed Him, when he saw that he was condemned,
repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief
priests and elders, (4) Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed
the innocent blood. And they said, What is
that to us? See thou to that. (5) And he cast down the pieces of silver in the
temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. (6) And the chief priests took the silver pieces,
and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the
price of blood. (7) And they took counsel, and bought with them the
potter's field, to bury strangers in. (8) Wherefore
that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. (9) Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by
Jeremiah [the prophet Zechariah] the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty
pieces of silver, the price of Him
that was valued, Whom they of the
children of Israel did value; (10) And
gave them for the potter's field, as YAHWEH appointed
me [Zec 11:13].
(11) And YAHshua stood before the governor: and the
governor asked Him, saying, Art Thou the King of the Jews? And YAHshua
said unto him, Thou sayest. (12) And when He was accused of the chief priests and
elders, He answered nothing. (13) Then said Pilate unto Him, Hearest Thou not
how many things they witness against Thee?
(14) And He
answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. (15) Now at that
feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom
they would. (16) And they had then a notable prisoner, called
Barabbas. (17) Therefore when they were gathered together,
Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or YAHshua
which is called Messiah?
(18) For he knew that for envy they had delivered Him. (19)
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have
thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day
in a dream because of Him. (20) But the chief priests and elders persuaded the
multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy YAHshua. (21) The governor answered and said unto them,
Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. (22) Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then
with YAHshua
which is called Messiah?
They all say unto Him, Let Him be crucified. (23) And the governor said,
Why, what evil hath He done? But
they cried out the more, saying, Let Him
be crucified. (24) When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing,
but that rather a tumult was made, he
took water, and washed his hands
before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person:
see ye to it. (25) Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. (26) Then
released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged YAHshua, he delivered Him to be crucified.
(27) Then the soldiers of the governor took YAHshua
into the common hall, and gathered unto Him
the whole band of soldiers. (28) And they stripped Him, and put on Him a
scarlet robe. (29) And when they had platted a crown of thorns,
they put it upon His head, and a reed in His
right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him,
and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of
the Jews! (30) And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head. (31) And after that they had
mocked Him, they took the robe off
from Him, and put His Own raiment on Him, and
led Him away to crucify Him.
(32) And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene,
Simon by name: him they compelled to bear His
cross.
(33) And when they were come unto a place called
Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, (34)
They gave Him vinegar to drink
mingled with gall: and when He had
tasted thereof, He would not drink. (35) And they
crucified Him, and parted His garments, casting lots: that it
might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted My garments among them, and upon My vesture did they cast lots. (36) And sitting down they watched Him there; (37) And set up over His head His accusation
written, THIS IS YAHshua THE KING OF THE JEWS. (38)
Then were there two thieves crucified with Him,
one on the right hand, and another on the left. (39)
And they that passed by reviled Him,
wagging their heads, [Psa 22:7] (40)
And saying, Thou that destroyest the
temple, and buildest it in three days,
save Thyself. If Thou be the Son of YAHWEH, come down from the
cross. (41) Likewise also the chief priests mocking Him, with the scribes and elders, said, (42) He
saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He be the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him. (43) He trusted in YAHWEH [Psa
22:8]; let Him deliver Him now, if HE will have Him: for He said, I am the Son of YAHWEH. (44) The thieves also, which were crucified with Him, cast the same in his teeth.
(45) Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over
all the land unto the ninth hour. (46) And
about the ninth hour YAHshua cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My Elohim, My Elohim, why hast THOU
forsaken Me [Psa 22:1-2]? (47) Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. (48) And
straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it
on a reed, and gave Him to drink.
[Psa 69:21] (49) The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias
will come to save Him. (50) YAHshua, when He had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the spirit. (51) And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in
twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; (52) And the graves were opened; and many bodies of
the saints which slept arose, (53) And came out of the
graves after His resurrection, and
went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. (54)
Now when the centurion, and they that were with Him, watching YAHshua, saw the earthquake, and those things
that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of YAHWEH.
(55) And many women were there beholding afar off,
which followed YAHshua
from Galilee, ministering unto Him: (56) Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
(57) When the even was come, there came a rich man of
Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was YAHshua' disciple: (58) He went to Pilate, and begged the body of YAHshua.
Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. (59)
And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, (60) And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had
hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre,
and departed. (61) And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other
Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre.
(62) Now the next day, that followed the day of the
preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, (63) Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver
said, while He was yet alive, After
three days I will rise again. (64) Command therefore that the sepulchre be made
sure until the third day, lest His
disciples come by night, and steal Him
away, and say unto the people, He is
risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. (65) Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your
way, make it as sure as ye can. (66) So they went, and made the sepulchre sure,
sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
(I) In the end of the Sabbath,
as it began to dawn toward the first day of
the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. (2) And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for
the angel of YAHWEH
descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and
sat upon it. (3) His countenance was like lightning, and his
raiment white as snow: (4) And for fear of him the
keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
(5) And the angel answered and said unto the women,
Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek YAHshua, which was crucified. (6) He is
not here: for He is risen, as he
said. Come, see the place where the Sovereign lay. (7)
And go quickly, and tell His
disciples that He is risen from the
dead; and, behold, He goeth before
you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him:
lo, I have told you. (8) And they departed quickly
from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring His disciples word. (9) And as they went to tell His disciples, behold, YAHshua met them, saying, All hail. And
they came and held Him by the feet,
and worshipped Him. (10) Then said YAHshua unto them, Be not
afraid: go tell
My brethren that they go into
Galilee, and
there shall they see Me.
(11) Now when they were going, behold, some of the
watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that
were done. (12) And when they were assembled with the elders,
and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, (13) Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole Him away while we slept. (14) And if this come to the governor's ears, we will
persuade him, and secure you. (15) So they took the money,
and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the
Jews until this day.
(16) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee,
into a mountain where YAHshua had appointed them. (17) And when they saw Him, they worshipped Him:
but some doubted. (18) And YAHshua came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto Me
in Heaven and in earth. (19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the FATHER, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: (20) Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I
have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you
alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
(I) The beginning of the gospel of YAHshua Messiah, the Son of YAHWEH; (2) As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send MY messenger before THY
face, which shall prepare THY way
before Thee. [Mal 3:1]
(3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare
ye the way of YAHWEH,
make HIS paths straight. [Isa 40:3]
(4) John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach
the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. (5) And there went out unto him all the land of
Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of
Jordan, confessing their sins. (6) And John was clothed with
camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat
locusts and wild honey; (7) And preached, saying,
There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not
worthy to stoop down and unloose. (8) I indeed
have baptized you with water: but He
shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.
(9) And it came to pass in those days, that YAHshua
came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. (10) And straightway coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opened, and the
Spirit like a dove descending upon Him:
(11) And there came a voice from Heaven, saying, Thou art MY beloved Son, in
Whom I am well pleased.
(12) And immediately the Spirit driveth Him into the wilderness. (13) And He
was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild
beasts; and the angels ministered unto Him.
(14) Now after that John was put in prison, YAHshua
came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of YAHWEH, (15) And saying, The time is
fulfilled, and
the Kingdom of YAHWEH is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
(16) Now as He
walked by the sea of Galilee, He saw
Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
(17) And YAHshua said unto them, Come
ye after Me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. (18) And straightway they forsook
their nets, and followed Him. (19) And when He
had gone a little farther thence, He
saw James the son of Zebedee, and
John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. (20) And straightway He called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with
the hired servants, and went after Him.
(21) And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on
the Sabbath day He entered into the synagogue, and taught. (22) And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He
taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. (23) And there was in their synagogue a man with an
unclean spirit; and he cried out, (24) Saying,
Let us alone; what have we to do with
Thee, Thou YAHshua of Nazareth? Art Thou
come to destroy us? I know Thee Who Thou art, the Holy One of YAHWEH. (25) And YAHshua
rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. (26) And when the unclean
spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. (27) And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned
among themselves, saying, What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority commandeth He even the unclean spirits, and they
do obey Him. (28) And immediately His fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about
Galilee.
(29) And forthwith, when they were come out of the
synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and
John. (30) But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever,
and anon they tell Him of her. (31) And He
came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever
left her, and she ministered unto them.
(32) And at even, when the sun did set, they brought
unto Him all that were diseased, and
them that were possessed with devils. (33) And all
the city was gathered together at the door. (34) And He healed many that were sick of divers
diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak,
because they knew Him.
(35) And in the morning, rising up a great while before
day, He went out, and departed into
a solitary place, and there prayed. (36) And
Simon and they that were with Him
followed after Him. (37) And when they had found Him, they said unto Him,
All men seek for Thee. (38) And He
said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I
forth. (39)
And He preached in their synagogues
throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
(40) And there came a leper to Him, beseeching Him, and
kneeling down to Him, and saying
unto Him, If Thou wilt, Thou canst
make me clean. (41) And YAHshua, moved with compassion, put forth His hand, and touched him, and saith unto
him, I will; be thou clean. (42) And as soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he
was cleansed. (43) And He
straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; (44) And saith unto him, See
thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses
commanded, for
a testimony unto them. (45) But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter,
insomuch that YAHshua
could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and
they came to Him from every quarter.
(I) And again He
entered into Capernaum after some days;
and it was noised that He was in the
house. (2) And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch
that there was no room to receive them, no,
not so much as about the door: and He
preached the word unto them. (3) And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy,
which was borne of four. (4) And when they could not
come nigh unto Him for the press,
they uncovered the roof where He
was: and when they had broken it up,
they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. (5) When YAHshua saw their faith, He said unto the sick of the palsy, son, thy sins be forgiven thee. (6) But there were certain of
the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, (7) Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but YAHWEH
only? (8) And immediately when YAHshua perceived in His spirit that they so reasoned within
themselves, He said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? (9) Whether
is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be
forgiven thee;
or to say,
Arise, and take
up thy bed, and
walk? (10) But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (He saith to the sick of the palsy,) (11) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine
house. (12)
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all;
insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified YAHWEH, saying, We never saw it on
this fashion.
(13) And He
went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto Him, and He taught them. (14) And as He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus
sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow
Me. And he arose and followed Him.
(15) And it came to pass, that, as YAHshua
sat at meat in His house, many
publicans and sinners sat also together with YAHshua and His disciples: for there were many, and they followed Him. (16)
And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him
eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto His disciples, How is it that He
eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? (17)
When YAHshua
heard it, He saith unto them, They that are whole
have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to
call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
(18) And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees
used to fast: and they come and say unto Him,
Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Thy disciples fast not? (19) And YAHshua said unto them, Can
the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the
bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. (20) But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall
be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. (21) No
man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that
filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.
(22) And no man putteth new
wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be
marred: but new
wine must be put into new bottles.
(23) And it came to pass, that He went through the corn fields on the Sabbath day; and His
disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. (24) And the Pharisees said unto Him, Behold, why do they on the Sabbath day that which is not lawful? (25) And He
said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with
him? (26) How he went into the house of YAHWEH in
the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the showbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them
which were with him? (27) And He
said unto them, The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: (28) Therefore
the Son of man is Sovereign also of the Sabbath.
(I) And He entered again into the synagogue;
and there was a man there which had a withered hand. (2) And they watched Him, whether He would
heal him on the Sabbath day; that
they might accuse Him. (3) And He
saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand
forth. (4)
And He saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath days, or to do evil? To save life, or to kill? But they held their peace. (5) And when He
had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of
their hearts, He saith unto the man,
Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it
out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. (6) And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway
took counsel with the Herodians against Him,
how they might destroy Him.
(7) But YAHshua withdrew Himself with His disciples
to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judaea, (8) And from
Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and from beyond
Jordan; and they about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard
what great things He did, came unto Him. (9)
And He spake to His disciples, that a small ship should wait on Him because of the multitude, lest they
should throng Him. (10) For He
had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon Him for to touch Him, as
many as had plagues. (11) And unclean spirits, when
they saw Him, fell down before Him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of YAHWEH. (12) And He
straitly charged them that they should not make Him known.
(13) And He
goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto
Him whom He would: and they came unto Him.
(14) And He
ordained twelve, that they should be with Him,
and that He might send them forth to
preach, (15) And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to
cast out devils: (16) And Simon He
surnamed Peter; (17) And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and He surnamed them Boanerges, which is,
The sons of thunder: (18) And Andrew, and Philip,
and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the
Canaanite, (19) And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed Him: and they went into a house.
(20) And the multitude cometh together again, so that
they could not so much as eat bread. (21) And when
His friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on Him: for they said, He is beside Himself. (22) And the scribes which
came down from Jerusalem said, He
hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth He out devils. (23) And He called them unto Him, and said unto them in
parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? (24) And
if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
(25) And if a house be divided
against itself,
that house cannot stand. (26) And if Satan rise up
against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. (27) No man can enter into a
strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his
house. (28) Verily I say unto
you, All sins
shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: (29) But
he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of
eternal damnation: (30) Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
(31) There came then His brethren and His
mother, and, standing without, sent unto Him,
calling Him. (32) And the multitude sat about Him, and they said unto Him,
Behold, Thy mother and Thy brethren without seek for Thee. (33)
And He answered them, saying, Who is My mother, or My brethren? (34) And He
looked round about on them which sat about Him,
and said, Behold My
mother and My brethren! (35) For
whosoever shall do the Will of YAHWEH, the same is My brother, and My sister, and mother.
(I) And He began
again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto Him a great multitude, so that He entered into a ship, and sat in the
sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. (2) And He
taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in His doctrine, (3) Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to
sow: (4) And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. (5) And
some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: (6) But
when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away. (7) And some fell among
thorns, and the
thorns grew up,
and choked it,
and it yielded no fruit. (8) And other fell on good
ground, and did
yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some a hundred. (9) And He
said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(10) And when
He was alone, they that were about Him with the twelve asked of Him the parable. (11) And He
said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the
mystery of the Kingdom of YAHWEH: but unto them that are
without, all these things are done in parables: (12) That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. [Isa 6:9-10] (13) And He said unto them, Know ye not this parable? And how then will ye know
all parables? (14) The sower soweth the
word. (15) And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word
that was sown in their hearts. (16) And these are they likewise
which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; (17) And
have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are
offended. (18) And these are they which
are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
(19) And the cares of this
world, and the
deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. (20) And
these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.
(21) And He
said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a
bushel, or
under a bed?
And not to be set on a candlestick? (22) For there is nothing hid, which shall not be
manifested;
neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. (23) If any man have ears to
hear, let him
hear. (24)
And He said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. (25) For
he that hath,
to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
(26) And He
said, So is the Kingdom
of YAHWEH, as if a man should cast
seed into the ground; (27) And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring
and grow up, he
knoweth not how. (28) For the earth bringeth
forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. (29) But
when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is
come.
(30) And He
said, Whereunto shall we liken the Kingdom of YAHWEH? Or with what comparison shall we compare it? (31) It is like a
grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth: (32) But
when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great
branches; so
that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
(33) And with many such parables spake He the word unto them, as they were
able to hear it. (34) But without a parable spake He not unto them: and when they were alone, He expounded all things to His
disciples.
(35) And the same day, when the even was come, He saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. (36) And when they had sent
away the multitude, they took Him
even as He was in the ship. And
there were also with Him other
little ships. (37) And there arose a great storm of wind, and the
waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. (38) And He
was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Instructor, carest Thou
not that we perish? (39) And He
arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind
ceased, and there was a great calm. (40) And He said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith? (41) And they feared
exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the
wind and the sea obey Him?
(I) And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the
country of the Gadarenes. (2) And when He was come out of the ship,
immediately there met Him out of the
tombs a man with an unclean spirit, (3) Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man
could bind him, no, not with chains: (4) Because
that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been
plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. (5) And always, night and day, he was in the
mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. (6) But when he saw YAHshua afar off, he ran and
worshipped Him, (7) And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have
I to do with Thee, YAHshua,
Thou Son of the most high EL? I adjure Thee by YAHWEH, that Thou
torment me not. (8) For He
said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit. (9) And He
asked him, What is
thy name? And
he answered, saying, My name is Legion:
for we are many. (10) And he besought Him much that He would
not send them away out of the country. (11) Now
there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding. (12) And all the devils besought Him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. (13) And forthwith YAHshua gave them leave. And the
unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran
violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and
were choked in the sea. (14) And they that fed the
swine fled, and told it in the city,
and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done. (15) And they come to YAHshua, and see him that was
possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his
right mind: and they were afraid. (16) And they
that saw it told them how it befell
to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine. (17) And they
began to pray Him to depart out of
their coasts. (18) And when He
was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed Him that he might be with Him. (19)
Howbeit YAHshua
suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy
friends, and
tell them how great things YAHWEH hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on
thee. (20)
And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things YAHshua
had done for Him: and all men did marvel.
(21) And when YAHshua was passed over again by ship unto the
other side, much people gathered unto Him:
and He was nigh unto the sea. (22) And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of
the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw Him, he fell at His
feet, (23) And besought Him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of
death: I pray Thee, come and lay Thy
hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. (24) And YAHshua went with him; and much people followed
Him, and thronged Him.
(25) And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood
twelve years, (26) And had suffered many things of many physicians,
and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
(27) When she had heard of YAHshua, came in the press behind,
and touched His garment. (28) For she said, If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole. (29) And straightway the fountain of her blood was
dried up; and she felt in her body
that she was healed of that plague. (30) And YAHshua,
immediately knowing in Himself that
virtue had gone out of Him, turned Him about in the press, and said, Who touched My
clothes? (31)
And His disciples said unto Him, Thou seest the multitude thronging Thee, and sayest Thou,
Who touched Me? (32) And He
looked round about to see her that had done this thing. (33) But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing
what was done in her, came and fell down before Him, and told Him all
the truth. (34) And He
said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
(35) While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of
the synagogue's house certain which
said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Instructor any further? (36) As soon as YAHshua heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of the synagogue,
Be not afraid, only believe. (37) And He
suffered no man to follow Him, save
Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. (38)
And He cometh to the house of the ruler
of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. (39) And when He
was come in, He saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? The damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. (40) And they laughed Him to scorn. But when He
had put them all out, He taketh the
father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with Him, and entereth in where the damsel
was lying. (41) And He
took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha
cumi; which
is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. (42) And straightway the damsel arose, and walked;
for she was of the age of twelve
years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. (43) And He
charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something
should be given her to eat.
(I) And He went out
from thence, and came into His Own country; and His disciples follow Him.
(2) And when the Sabbath day was come, He
began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing Him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? And what wisdom is this which is given unto Him, that even such mighty works are
wrought by His hands? (3) Is not this the carpenter, the Son of
Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us? And they were
offended at Him. (4) But YAHshua said unto them, A
prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
(5) And He
could there do no mighty work, save that He
laid His hands upon a few sick folk,
and healed them. (6) And He
marvelled because of their unbelief. And He
went round about the villages, teaching.
(7) And He
called unto Him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two;
and gave them power over unclean spirits; (8) And
commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: (9) But be shod
with sandals; and not put on two coats. (10) And He said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into a house, there abide till ye depart
from that place. (11) And whosoever shall not
receive you,
nor hear you,
when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against
them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable
for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. (12) And they went out, and preached that men should
repent. (13) And they cast out many devils, and anointed with
oil many that were sick, and healed them.
(14) And king Herod heard of Him; (for His name was spread abroad:) and he
said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works
do show forth themselves in Him. (15) Others said, That it is Elias. And others said,
That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets. (16)
But when Herod heard thereof, he
said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead. (17) For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold
upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's
wife: for he had married her. (18) For John had said unto
Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife. (19) Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him,
and would have killed him; but she could not: (20)
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and a holy, and observed
him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly. (21) And when a convenient day was come, that Herod
on his birthday made a supper to his sovereigns,
high captains, and chief estates of
Galilee; (22) And when the daughter of the said Herodias came
in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said
unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. (23)
And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. (24) And she went forth, and said unto her mother,
What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist. (25) And she came in straightway with haste unto the
king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the
head of John the Baptist. (26) And the king was
exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's
sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. (27) And immediately the king sent an executioner,
and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the
prison, (28) And brought his head in a charger, and gave it
to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother. (29) And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse,
and laid it in a tomb.
(30) And the apostles gathered themselves together
unto YAHshua,
and told Him all things, both what
they had done, and what they had taught. (31) And He said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many
coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. (32) And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
(33) And the people saw them departing, and many knew
Him, and ran afoot thither out of
all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto Him. (34) And YAHshua, when He came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward
them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and He began to teach them many things. (35) And when the day was now far spent, His disciples came unto Him, and said, This is a desert place,
and now the time is far passed: (36) Send them away, that they may go into the
country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they
have nothing to eat. (37) He answered and said unto them, Give ye
them to eat. And
they say unto Him, Shall we go and
buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? (38) He
saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? Go and see. And when they knew,
they say, Five, and two fishes. (39) And He commanded them to make all sit down
by companies upon the green grass. (40) And they
sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. (41)
And when He had taken the five
loaves and the two fishes, He looked
up to Heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to His disciples to
set before them; and the two fishes divided He among them all. (42) And they did all eat, and
were filled. (43) And they took up twelve baskets full of the
fragments, and of the fishes. (44) And they that did eat of
the loaves were about five thousand men.
(45) And straightway He constrained His
disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto
Bethsaida, while He sent away the
people. (46) And when He
had sent them away, He departed into
a mountain to pray. (47) And when even was come, the ship was in the
midst of the sea, and He alone on
the land. (48) And He
saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the
fourth watch of the night He cometh
unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. (49) But when they saw Him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and
cried out: (50) For they all saw Him, and were troubled. And immediately He talked with them, and saith unto them, Be
of good cheer:
it is I; be not afraid. (51) And He went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they
were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. (52) For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.
(53) And when they had passed over, they came into
the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore. (54)
And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew Him, (55)
And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds
those that were sick, where they heard He
was. (56) And whithersoever He entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the
sick in the streets, and besought Him
that they might touch if it were but the border of His garment: and as many as touched Him were made whole.
(I) Then came together unto Him
the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. (2) And when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with
unwashen, hands, they found fault. (3) For the
Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders. (4) And when
they come from the Market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other
things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brazen vessels, and of tables. (5) Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, Why walk not Thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat
bread with unwashen hands? (6) He answered and said unto them, Well hath
Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth ME with their lips, but their heart is far
from ME. (7) Howbeit in vain do they worship ME, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men
[Isa. 29:13].
(8) For laying aside the
commandment of YAHWEH, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of
pots and cups:
and many other such like things ye do. (9) And He
said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of YAHWEH, that ye may keep your own
tradition. (10) For Moses said, Honour thy father and
thy mother; [Exo. 20:12; Deu.
5:16] and, Whoso
curseth father or mother, let him die the
death [Exo. 21:17;
Lev. 20:9]: (11) But
ye say, If a
man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou
mightest be profited by me; he shall be free. (12) And ye suffer him no
more to do ought for his father or his mother;
(13) Making the word of YAHWEH of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do
ye. (14) And when
He had called all the people unto Him,
He said unto them, Hearken unto Me
every one of you, and understand: (15) There
is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come
out of him,
those are they that defile the man. (16) If any man have ears to
hear, let him
hear. (17)
And when He was entered into the
house from the people, His disciples
asked Him concerning the parable. (18) And He
saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from
without entereth into the man, it cannot defile
him; (19) Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the
draught,
purging all meats? (20) And He
said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. (21) For
from within,
out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, (22) Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: (23) All
these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
(24) And from thence He arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered
into a house, and would have no man know it:
but He could not be hid. (25) For a certain
woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of Him, and came and fell at His feet: (26) The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by
nation; and she besought Him that He would cast forth the devil out of
her daughter. (27) But YAHshua said unto her, Let
the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. (28) And she answered and said
unto Him, Yes, Sovereign: yet the dogs under the
table eat of the children's crumbs. (29) And He said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. (30) And when she was come to
her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.
(31) And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and
Sidon, He came unto the sea of
Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. (32) And they bring unto Him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and
they beseech Him to put His hand upon him. (33) And He
took him aside from the multitude, and put His
fingers into his ears, and He spit,
and touched his tongue; (34) And looking up to Heaven,
He sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. (35) And straightway his ears
were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain. (36) And He
charged them that they should tell no man: but the more He charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it; (37) And were
beyond measure astonished, saying, He
hath done all things well: He maketh
both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
(I) In those days the multitude being very great, and having
nothing to eat, YAHshua
called His disciples unto Him,
and saith unto them, (2) I have
compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with Me three days, and have nothing to eat:
(3) And if I send them away fasting to their own
houses, they
will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. (4) And His disciples answered Him,
From whence can a man satisfy these men with
bread here in the wilderness? (5) And He asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said,
Seven. (6) And He
commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and He took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to His disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. (7) And they had a few small fishes: and He blessed, and commanded to set them
also before them. (8) So they did eat, and were filled: and they took
up of the broken meat that was left
seven baskets. (9) And they that had eaten were about four
thousand: and He sent them away. (10) And straightway He entered into a ship with His
disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.
(11) And the Pharisees came forth, and began to
question with Him, seeking of Him a sign from Heaven, tempting Him. (12)
And He sighed deeply in His spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be
given unto this generation. (13) And He
left them, and entering into the ship again departed to the other side.
(14) Now the
disciples had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with
them more than one loaf. (15) And He charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of
the Pharisees,
and of the leaven of Herod. (16) And they reasoned among
themselves, saying, It is because we
have no bread. (17) And when YAHshua knew it,
He saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? Perceive ye not yet, neither understand? Have ye your heart yet hardened? (18) Having
eyes, see ye
not? And having
ears, hear ye
not? And do ye
not remember? (19) When I brake the five loaves among five
thousand, how
many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto Him,
Twelve. (20) And when the seven among
four thousand,
how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven. (21)
And He said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?
(22) And He cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring
a blind man unto Him, and besought Him to touch him. (23) And He
took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when He had spit on his eyes, and put His hands upon him, He asked him if he saw ought. (24) And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees,
walking. (25) After that He
put His hands again upon his eyes, and made him
look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. (26) And He
sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the
town, nor tell it to any in the town.
(27) And YAHshua went out, and His disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way He asked His disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men
say that I am? (28) And they answered, John
the Baptist: but some say, Elias; and
others, One of the prophets. (29) And He saith unto them, But Whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto Him, Thou art the Messiah. (30) And He charged them that they should tell
no man of Him.
(31) And He
began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be
rejected of the elders, and of the
chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. (32) And He
spake that saying openly. And Peter took Him,
and began to rebuke Him. (33) But when He
had turned about and looked on His
disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying,
Get thee behind Me, Satan: for thou savourest not the
things that be of YAHWEH, but the things that be of men.
(34) And when He
had called the people unto Him with His disciples also, He
said unto them, Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. (35) For
whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for My sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
(36) For what shall it profit
a man, if he
shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
(37) Or what shall a man give
in exchange for his soul? (38) Whosoever therefore
shall be ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful
generation; of
him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when He cometh in
the glory of His FATHER with the holy angels.
(I) And He said unto
them, Verily I
say unto you,
That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the Kingdom of YAHWEH come
with power.
(2) And after six days YAHshua taketh with Him Peter, and
James, and John, and leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves:
and He was transfigured before them.
(3) And His
raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can
white them. (4) And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses:
and they were talking with YAHshua. (5) And Peter
answered and said to YAHshua, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here: and let us
make three tabernacles; one for Thee,
and one for Moses, and one for Elias. (6) For he
wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. (7)
And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the
cloud, saying, This is MY beloved Son:
hear Him. (8) And suddenly, when they had looked round about,
they saw no man any more, save YAHshua only with themselves.
(9) And as they came down from the mountain, He charged them that they should tell
no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. (10) And they kept that saying with themselves,
questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean. (11) And they asked Him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elias must first come? (12) And He
answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of
the Son of man, that He must
suffer many things, and be set at nought.
(13) But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.
(14) And when He
came to His disciples, He saw a great multitude about them,
and the scribes questioning with them. (15) And
straightway all the people, when they beheld Him, were greatly amazed, and running to Him saluted Him. (16) And He
asked the scribes, What question ye with them? (17) And one of the multitude
answered and said, Instructor, I have brought unto Thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; (18) And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him:
and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to Thy disciples that they should cast him
out; and they could not. (19) He answereth him, and saith, O faithless
generation, how
long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him unto Me.
(20) And they brought him unto Him: and when he saw Him,
straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed
foaming. (21) And He
asked his father, How long is it ago since this came
unto him? And
he said, Of a child. (22) And ofttimes it hath cast
him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if Thou canst do any thing, have
compassion on us, and help us. (23) YAHshua said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible
to him that believeth. (24) And straightway the father of the child cried
out, and said with tears, Sovereign, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief. (25) When YAHshua
saw that the people came running together, He
rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
(26) And the
spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one
dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. (27) But YAHshua
took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. (28) And when He
was come into the house, His
disciples asked Him privately, Why
could not we cast him out? (29) And He said unto them, This kind can come forth
by nothing, but
by prayer and fasting.
(30) And they departed thence, and passed through
Galilee; and He would not that any
man should know it. (31) For He
taught His disciples, and said unto
them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill Him; and after that He
is killed, He shall rise the third day. (32) But they understood not
that saying, and were afraid to ask Him.
(33) And He
came to Capernaum: and being in the house He
asked them, What was it that ye disputed among
yourselves by the way? (34) But they held their peace: for by the way they
had disputed among themselves, who should
be the greatest. (35) And He sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be
last of all,
and servant of all. (36) And He
took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when He had taken him in His
arms, He said unto them, (37) Whosoever shall receive
one of such children in My name, receiveth Me: and whosoever shall receive Me,
receiveth not Me, but HIM that sent Me.
(38) And John answered Him, saying, Instructor, we saw one casting out devils in Thy name, and he followeth not us: and
we forbad him, because he followeth not us. (39) But YAHshua
said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in My name, that can lightly speak evil of Me. (40) For he that is not
against us is on our part. (41) For whosoever shall give
you a cup of water to drink in My
name, because
ye belong to Messiah, verily I say unto
you, he shall
not lose his reward. (42) And whosoever shall
offend one of these little ones that
believe in Me, it is better for him that
a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
(43) And if thy hand offend
thee, cut it
off: it is
better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never
shall be quenched: (44) Where their worm dieth
not, and the
fire is not quenched. (45) And if thy foot offend
thee, cut it
off: it is
better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never
shall be quenched: (46) Where their worm dieth
not, and the
fire is not quenched. (47) And if thine eye offend
thee, pluck it
out: it is
better for thee to enter into the Kingdom
of YAHWEH with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: (48) Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. [Isa. 66:24] (49) For every one shall be
salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. (50) Salt
is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season
it? Have salt
in yourselves,
and have peace one with another.
(I) And He arose from
thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and
the people resort unto Him again;
and, as He was wont, He taught them again.
(2) And the Pharisees came to Him, and asked Him, Is
it lawful for a man to put away his wife?
Tempting Him. (3) And He
answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? (4) And they said, Moses
suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. [Deu. 24:1-3] (5) And YAHshua answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept. (6) But
from the beginning of the creation YAHWEH made them
male and female [Gen. 5:2]. (7) For this cause shall
a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
(8) And they twain shall be
one flesh: so
then they are no more twain, but one flesh. [Genesis 2:21-24] (9) What
therefore YAHWEH Elohim [Genesis 2 (21)-(24)] hath
joined together, let not man put asunder. (10) And in the house His disciples asked Him
again of the same matter. (11) And He
saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery
against her. (12) And if a woman shall put
away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
(13) And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch them: and His disciples rebuked those that brought them. (14) But when YAHshua saw it,
He was much displeased, and said
unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom
of YAHWEH. (15) Verily
I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive
the Kingdom of YAHWEH as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
(16) And He
took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them.
(17) And when He
was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, Good Instructor, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal Life? (18) And YAHshua said unto him, Why
callest thou Me good? There is none good but one, that is, YAHWEH. (19) Thou knowest the Commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness [Exo. 20:13-16],
Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother [Exo. 20:12]. (20) And he answered and said unto Him, Instructor, all these have I
observed from my youth. (21) Then YAHshua beholding him loved him,
and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have
treasure in Heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow Me. (22) And he was sad at that saying,
and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
(23) And YAHshua looked round about, and saith unto His disciples, How
hardly shall they that have riches enter into the Kingdom of YAHWEH! (24) And the disciples were astonished at His words. But YAHshua answereth again, and saith
unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into
the Kingdom of YAHWEH! (25) It
is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to
enter into the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (26) And they were astonished
out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? (27) And YAHshua looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with YAHWEH: for with YAHWEH all things are possible.
(28) Then Peter began to say unto Him, Lo, we have left all, and have
followed Thee. (29) And YAHshua answered and said, Verily I say unto
you, There is
no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for My sake, and the gospel's, (30) But
he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal Life. (31) But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
(32) And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem;
and YAHshua
went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid.
And He took again the twelve, and
began to tell them what things should happen unto Him, (33) Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn Him to death, and shall deliver Him to the Gentiles: (34) And
they shall mock Him, and shall scourge Him, and shall spit upon Him, and shall kill Him: and the third day He
shall rise again.
(35) And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come
unto Him, saying, Instructor,
we would that Thou shouldest do for
us whatsoever we shall desire. (36) And He said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? (37) They said unto Him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one
on Thy right hand, and the other on Thy left hand, in Thy glory. (38) But YAHshua said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? And be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? (39) And they said unto Him, We can. And YAHshua said unto them, Ye
shall indeed drink of the cup that I
drink of; and
with the baptism that I am baptized
withal shall ye be baptized: (40) But to sit on My right hand and on My left hand is not Mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. (41) And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased
with James and John. (42) But YAHshua called them to Him,
and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are
accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise control over them; and their great ones exercise
authority upon them. (43) But so shall it not be
among you: but
whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
(44) And whosoever of you
will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
(45) For even the Son of man came not to be
ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His
life a ransom for many.
(46) And they came to Jericho: and as He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great number of
people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. (47) And when he heard that it was YAHshua
of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, YAHshua, Thou Son
of David, have mercy on me. (48) And many charged him that
he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. (49) And YAHshua stood still, and commanded him to be
called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise;
he calleth thee. (50) And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came
to YAHshua.
(51) And YAHshua answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I
should do unto thee? The blind man said unto Him, Rhabboni [my Chief], that I might receive my sight. (52) And YAHshua said unto him, Go
thy way; thy
faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed YAHshua
in the way.
(I) And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and
Bethany, at the mount of Olives, He
sendeth forth two of His disciples, (2) And saith unto them, Go
your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. (3) And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? Say ye that the Sovereign hath need of
him; and
straightway he will send him hither. (4) And they went their way, and found the colt tied
by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. (5) And certain of them that stood there said unto
them, What do ye, loosing the colt? (6) And they
said unto them even as YAHshua had commanded: and they let them go. (7) And they brought the colt to YAHshua,
and cast their garments on him; and He
sat upon him. (8) And many spread their garments in the way: and
others cut down branches off the trees, and strowed them in the way. (9) And they that went before,
and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is He that cometh in the
name of YAHWEH
[Psa 118:26]: (10) Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that
cometh in the name of YAHWEH: Hosanna in the highest.
(11) And YAHshua entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple:
and when He had looked round about
upon all things, and now the eventide was come, He went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
(12) And on the morrow, when they were come from
Bethany, He was hungry: (13) And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, He came, if haply He might find any thing thereon: and when He came to it, He found
nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. (14) And YAHshua answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And His disciples heard it.
(15) And they come to Jerusalem: and YAHshua
went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the
temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them
that sold doves; (16) And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple. (17) And He
taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, MY house shall be called of all nations the house of
prayer? But
ye have made it a den of thieves. [Isa. 56:7; Jer 7:11] (18) And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy Him: for they feared Him, because all the people was
astonished at His doctrine.
(19) And when even was come, He went out of the city.
(20) And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw
the fig tree dried up from the roots. (21) And
Peter calling to remembrance saith unto Him,
Instructor,
behold, the fig tree which Thou
cursedst is withered away. (22) And YAHshua answering saith unto them, Have faith in YAHWEH. (23) For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say
unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that
those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. (24) Therefore
I say unto you, What things soever ye
desire, when ye
pray, believe
that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. (25) And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your FATHER also which is in
Heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
(26) But if ye do not forgive, neither will your FATHER which is in Heaven forgive your trespasses.
(27) And they come again to Jerusalem: and as He was walking in the temple, there
come to Him the chief priests, and
the scribes, and the elders, (28) And say unto Him, By what authority doest Thou these things? And who gave Thee this authority to do these things?
(29) And YAHshua answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer Me, and I will tell
you by what authority I do these
things. (30) The baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or of men? Answer Me.
(31) And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we
shall say, From Heaven; He will say,
Why then did ye not believe him? (32) But if
we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. (33) And they answered and said unto YAHshua,
We cannot tell. And YAHshua answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell
you by what authority I do these
things.
(I) And He began to
speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to
husbandmen, and
went into a far country. (2) And at the season he
sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of
the vineyard. (3) And they caught him, and beat him, and sent him away
empty. (4) And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast
stones, and
wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled. (5) And
again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some. (6) Having yet therefore one
son, his
wellbeloved, he
sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.
(7) But those husbandmen
said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours. (8) And
they took him,
and killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard. (9) What
shall therefore the Sovereign of the vineyard
do? He will
come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. (10) And
have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the Head of the corner: (11) This was YAHWEH'S [Psa 118:21-23] doing,
and it is marvellous in our eyes?
(12) And they sought to lay hold on Him, but feared the people: for they
knew that He had spoken the parable
against them: and they left Him, and
went their way.
(13) And they send unto Him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch Him in His words. (14) And when they were come, they say unto Him, Instructor, we know that Thou art true, and carest for no man:
for Thou regardest not the person of
men, but teachest the way of YAHWEH in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to
Caesar, or not? (15) Shall we give, or shall we not give? But He, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto
them, Why tempt ye Me? Bring Me a penny, that I may see it. (16)
And they brought it. And He saith unto them, Whose is this image
and superscription? And they said unto Him, Caesar's. (17) And YAHshua answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to YAHWEH the things that are YAHWEH'S. And they marvelled at Him.
(18) Then come unto Him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked
Him, saying, (19) Instructor, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's
brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, that
his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother [Deu. 25:5-6]. (20) Now
there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed. (21) And the second took her, and died, neither left
he any seed: and the third likewise. (22) And the
seven had her, and left no seed: last of all the woman died also. (23) In the resurrection therefore, when they shall
rise, whose wife shall she be of them? For the seven had her to wife. (24) And YAHshua answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of YAHWEH? (25) For
when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in Heaven. (26) And
as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush YAHWEH Elohim spake unto him, saying, I am the Elohim of
Abraham, and
the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob [Exo 3:6]? (27) HE is not the Elohim of the dead, but the Elohim of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.
(28) And one of the scribes came, and having heard
them reasoning together, and perceiving that He had answered them well, asked Him, Which is the first commandment of all? (29) And YAHshua answered him, The
first of all the Commandments is, Hear, O Israel; YAHWEH our Elohim is one YAHWEH [Deut 6:4]: (30) And thou shalt love YAHWEH thy Elohim with all thy heart, and with all thy soul,
and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength [Deut
6:5]: this is the first commandment. (31) And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy
neighbour as thyself [Lev 19:18]. There is none other commandment greater than these. (32) And the scribe said unto Him, Well, Instructor, Thou
hast said the truth: for there is one EL; and there is none other but HE: (33) And to
love HIM
with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and
with all the strength, and to love his neighbour
as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. (34) And when YAHshua saw that he answered discreetly, He said unto him, Thou art not far from the Kingdom of YAHWEH. And no man after that durst ask Him any question.
(35) And YAHshua answered and said, while He taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Messiah is
the Son of David? (36) For David himself said
by the Holy Spirit, YAHWEH said to my Sovereign [Psa 110 (I)], Sit
Thou on MY right hand, till I make Thine enemies Thy footstool.
(37) David therefore himself
calleth Him Sovereign; and whence is He then
his Son? And the common
people heard Him gladly.
(38) And He
said unto them in His doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the Marketplaces,
(39) And the chief seats in
the synagogues,
and the uppermost rooms at feasts: (40) Which devour widows'
houses, and for
a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
(41) And YAHshua sat over against the treasury, and beheld
how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in
much. (42) And there came a certain poor widow, and she
threw in two mites, which make a farthing. (43) And He called unto Him His disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto
you, That this
poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: (44) For
all they did cast in of their
abundance; but
she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her
living.
(I) And as He went
out of the temple, one of His
disciples saith unto Him, Instructor,
see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! (2) And YAHshua answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? There shall not be left
one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
(3) And as He
sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John
and Andrew asked Him privately, (4) Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign when all these things
shall be fulfilled? (5) And YAHshua answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive
you: (6) For many shall come in My
name, saying, I am MESSIAH; and shall deceive many. (7) And
when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must
needs be; but
the end shall not be yet.
(8) For nation shall rise
against nation,
and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines
and troubles:
these are the beginnings of sorrows.
(9) But take heed to
yourselves: for
they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought
before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony against
them. (10) And the gospel must first be published among all nations. (11) But
when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand
what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that
speak, but the
Holy Spirit. (12) Now the brother shall
betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. (13) And
ye shall be hated of all men for My name's sake: but he that shall endure
unto the end,
the same shall be saved.
(14) But when ye shall see
the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought
not, (let him
that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: (15) And
let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: (16) And
let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. (17) But
woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! (18) And
pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.
(19) For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which YAHWEH created unto this time, neither shall be. (20) And
except that YAHWEH had shortened
those days, no
flesh should be saved: but for the Elect's sake, whom HE hath
chosen, HE hath shortened the days. (21) And
then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Messiah; or, lo, He is there; believe him not: (22) For
false messiahs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the Elect. (23) But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
(24) But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not
give her light, (25) And the stars of Heaven
shall fall, and
the powers that are in Heaven shall be shaken.
(26) And then shall they see
the Son of man coming in the clouds
with great power and glory. (27) And then shall He send His angels, and shall gather together His Elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part
of Heaven.
(28) Now learn a parable of
the fig tree;
When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
(29) So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these
things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. (30) Verily
I say unto you, that this generation shall
not pass, till
all these things be done. (31) Heaven and earth shall
pass away: but My words shall not pass away. (32) But
of that day and that hour knoweth no
man, no, not the angels which are
in Heaven,
neither the Son, but the FATHER.
(33) Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the
time is. (34) For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left His
house, and gave
authority to His servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter
to watch. (35) Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the
adown of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: (36) Lest coming suddenly He find you sleeping. (37) And
what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.
(I) After two days was the
feast of the Passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and
the scribes sought how they might take Him
by craft, and put Him to death. (2) But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the
people.
(3) And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the
leper, as He sat at meat, there came
a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she
brake the box, and poured it on His head. (4) And there were some that had indignation within
themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made? (5) For it might have been sold for more than three
hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her. (6) And YAHshua said, Let her
alone; why
trouble ye her?
She hath wrought a good work on Me. (7) For
ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but Me ye have not always. (8) She hath done what she
could: she is
come aforehand to anoint My body to
the burying. (9) Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel
shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she
hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
(10) And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto
the chief priests, to betray Him
unto them. (11) And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought
how he might conveniently betray Him.
(12) And the first day of unleavened bread, when they
killed the Passover, His disciples
said unto Him, Where wilt Thou that we go and prepare that Thou mayest eat the Passover? (13) And He
sendeth forth two of His disciples,
and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a
man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. (14) And wheresoever he shall
go in, say ye
to the goodman of the house, The Instructor saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the Passover with My
disciples? (15) And he will show you a
large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us. (16) And His disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as He had said unto them: and they made
ready the Passover.
(17) And in the evening He cometh with the twelve. (18) And as
they sat and did eat, YAHshua said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth
with Me shall betray Me.
(19) And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto Him one by one, Is it I? And another said, Is
it I? (20) And He
answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with Me in the dish. (21) The
Son of Man indeed goeth, as it is written of Him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! Good were it for that man if he had never been born.
(22) And as they did eat, YAHshua took bread, and blessed,
and brake it, and gave to them, and
said, Take, eat: this is My body. (23) And He took the cup, and when He
had given thanks, He gave it to them: and they all drank of it. (24) And He
said unto them, This is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many.
(25) Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(26) And when they had sung a hymn, they went out
into the mount of Olives.
(27) And YAHshua saith unto them, All
ye shall be offended because of Me
this night: for
it is written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. [Zec. 13:7] (28) But after that I
am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. (29) But Peter said unto Him, Although all shall be offended,
yet will not I. (30) And YAHshua saith unto him, Verily
I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny Me
thrice. (31)
But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with Thee, I will not deny Thee
in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
(32) And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane:
and He saith to His disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray. (33) And He
taketh with Him Peter and James and
John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; (34) And saith unto them, My soul is
exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. (35) And He
went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were
possible, the hour might pass from Him.
(36) And He
said, Abba, FATHER, all things are possible
unto thee; take
away this cup from Me: nevertheless not what I will, but what THOU
wilt. (37)
And He cometh, and findeth them
sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest not thou watch
one hour? (38) Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into
temptation. The
spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
(39) And again He
went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. (40)
And when He returned, He found them asleep again, (for their
eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer Him. (41) And He
cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on
now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. (42) Rise
up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth Me is at hand.
(43) And immediately, while He yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great
multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and
the elders. (44) And he that betrayed Him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that
same is He; take Him, and lead Him away safely. (45) And as soon as he was
come, he goeth straightway to Him,
and saith, Rabbi Rabbi; and kissed Him. (46)
And they laid their hands on Him,
and took Him. (47) And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and
smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. (48) And YAHshua answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves
to take Me? (49) I was daily
with you in the temple teaching, and ye took Me
not: but the
scriptures must be fulfilled. (50) And they all forsook Him, and fled.
(51) And there followed Him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: (52) And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them
naked.
(53) And they led YAHshua away to the high priest:
and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the
scribes. (54) And Peter followed Him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat
with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire. (55) And the chief priests and all the council sought
for witness against YAHshua to put Him to death; and found none. (56) For many
bare false witness against Him, but
their witness agreed not together. (57) And
there arose certain, and bare false witness against Him, saying, (58) We heard Him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within
three days I will build another made
without hands. (59) But neither so did their witness agree together.
(60) And the high priest stood up in the midst, and
asked YAHshua,
saying, Answerest Thou nothing? What
is it which these witness against Thee? (61)
But He held His peace, and answered nothing. Again the high priest asked Him, and said unto Him, Art Thou the Messiah,
the Son of
the Blessed? (62) And YAHshua said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on
the right hand of power [Psa. 110:1],
and coming in the clouds of Heaven. [Dan. 7:13] (63) Then the high priest rent his clothes, and
saith, What need we any further witnesses? (64) Ye have
heard the blasphemy: what think ye? And they all condemned Him to be guilty of death. (65) And some
began to spit on Him, and to cover His face, and to buffet Him, and to say unto Him, Prophesy: and the servants did
strike Him with the palms of their
hands.
(66) And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there
cometh one of the maids of the high priest: (67) And when
she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also
wast with YAHshua
of Nazareth. (68) But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand
I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew. (69) And a maid saw him again, and began to say to
them that stood by, This is one of
them. (70) And he denied it again. And a little after, they
that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto. (71)
But he began to curse and to swear, saying,
I know not this man of Whom ye
speak. (72) And the second time the cock crew. And Peter
called to mind the word that YAHshua said unto him, Before
the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny Me
thrice. And
when he thought thereon, he wept.
(I) And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a
consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound YAHshua,
and carried Him away, and
delivered Him to Pilate. (2) And Pilate asked Him, Art Thou the King of
the Jews? And He answering said unto
him, Thou sayest it. (3) And the chief priests accused Him of many things: but He answered nothing. (4) And Pilate asked Him again, saying, Answerest Thou
nothing? Behold how many things they witness against Thee. (5) But YAHshua yet answered nothing; so that Pilate
marvelled.
(6) Now at that
feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. (7) And there was one named Barabbas, which lay
bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed
murder in the insurrection. (8) And the multitude crying
aloud began to desire him to do as he
had ever done unto them. (9) But Pilate answered them,
saying, Will ye that I release unto you the King of the Jews? (10) For he knew that the chief priests had delivered
Him for envy. (11) But the chief priests moved the people, that he
should rather release Barabbas unto them. (12) And
Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto Him
Whom ye call the King of
the Jews? (13) And they cried out again, Crucify Him. (14)
Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath He done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify Him. (15)
And so Pilate, willing to content the
people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered YAHshua, when he had scourged Him, to be crucified.
(16) And the soldiers led Him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the
whole band. (17) And they clothed Him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about His head,
(18) And began to salute Him, Hail, King of the Jews! (19)
And they smote Him on the head with
a reed, and did spit upon Him, and
bowing their knees worshipped Him. (20)
And when they had mocked Him, they
took off the purple from Him, and
put His Own clothes on Him, and
led Him out to crucify Him.
(21) And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed
by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross.
(22) And they bring Him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place
of a skull. (23) And they gave Him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but He received it not. (24) And when they had crucified Him, they parted His
garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. (25) And it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. (26)
And the superscription of His
accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. (27) And with Him
they crucify two thieves; the one on His
right hand, and the other on His
left. (28) And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith,
And He was numbered with the transgressors.
(29) And they that passed by railed on Him, wagging their heads, and saying,
Ah, Thou that destroyest the temple,
and buildest it in three days, (30) Save thyself, and come down from the cross. (31) Likewise also the chief priests mocking said
among themselves with the scribes, He
saved others; Himself He cannot save. (32) Let Messiah the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that
we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with Him reviled Him.
(33) And when the sixth hour was come, there was
darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. (34) And at the ninth hour YAHshua cried with a loud voice,
saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? Which is, being interpreted, My
EL, My EL, why hast THOU forsaken Me [Psalm 22 (I)]? (35) And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, He calleth Elias. (36) And one ran and filled a
sponge full of vinegar, and put it on
a reed, and gave Him to drink [Psa. 69:21], saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take Him down. (37) And YAHshua cried with a loud voice, and gave up the
spirit. (38) And the veil of the temple was rent in twain
from the top to the bottom. (39) And when the centurion,
which stood over against Him, saw
that He so cried out, and gave up
the spirit, he said, Truly this man was the Son of YAHWEH. (40) There were also women looking on afar off: among
whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses,
and Salome; (41) (Who also, when He was in Galilee, followed Him,
and ministered unto Him;) and many
oth-er women which came up with Him
unto Jerusalem.
(42) And now when the even was come, because it was
the preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, (43) Joseph of Arimathaea, an
honourable counsellor, which also waited for the Kingdom of YAHWEH, came, and went
in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of YAHshua. (44) And Pilate marvelled if He were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether He had been any while dead. (45) And when
he knew it of the centurion, he gave
the body to Joseph. (46) And he bought fine linen, and took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen, and laid Him in a sepulchre which was hewn out
of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre. (47) And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where He was laid.
(I) And when the Sabbath
was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother
of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and
anoint Him. (2) And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the
sepulchre at the rising of the sun. (3) And they
said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?
(4) And when they looked, they saw that the stone
was rolled away: for it was very great. (5) And
entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side,
clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. (6) And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye
seek YAHshua
of Nazareth, which was crucified: He
is risen; He is not here: behold the
place where they laid Him. (7) But go your way, tell His disciples and Peter that He
goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see Him, as He said unto
you. (8) And they went out quickly, and fled from the
sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to
any man; for they were afraid.
(9) Now when YAHshua was risen early the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom He had cast seven devils. (10) And she
went and told them that had been with Him,
as they mourned and wept. (11) And they, when they had
heard that He was alive, and had
been seen of her, believed not.
(12) After that He
appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the
country. (13) And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.
(14) Afterward He
appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their
unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen Him after He was risen. (15) And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to
every creature. (16) He that believeth and is
baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (17) And
these signs shall follow them that believe; In My name shall
they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; (18) They
shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on
the sick, and
they shall recover.
(19) So then after the Sovereign had spoken unto them, He was received up into Heaven, and sat
on the right hand of YAHWEH. [Psalm
110:1] (20) And they went forth, and preached every where, YAHWEH
working with them, and confirming the
word with signs following. Amen.
(I) Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a
declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, (2) Even as they delivered them unto us, which from
the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; (3) It seemed good to me also, having had perfect
understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order,
most excellent Theophilus, (4) That thou mightest know
the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
(5) There was in the days of Herod, the king of
Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her
name was Elisabeth. (6) And they were both righteous before YAHWEH,
walking in all the Commandments and
ordinances of YAHWEH
blameless. (7) And they had no child, because that Elisabeth
was barren, and they both were now well
stricken in years.
(8) And it came to pass, that while he executed the
priest's office before YAHWEH in the order of his course, (9) According to the custom of the priest's office,
his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of YAHWEH.
(10) And the whole multitude of the people were
praying without at the time of incense. (11) And
there appeared unto him an angel of YAHWEH standing on the right side of the altar of
incense. (12) And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. (13) But the angel said unto him, Fear not,
Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a
son, and thou shalt call his name John. (14) And thou
shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. (15) For he shall be great in the sight of YAHWEH,
and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the
Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. (16) And many
of the children of Israel shall he turn to YAHWEH their Elohim. (17) And he
shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of
the fathers to the children [Mal. 4:5-6], and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just;
to make ready a people prepared for YAHWEH [Isa 40:3]. (18) And Zacharias said unto
the angel, Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife well
stricken in years. (19) And the angel answering said unto him, I am
Gabriel, that stand in the presence of YAHWEH; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to
show thee these glad tidings. (20) And, behold, thou shalt
be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be
performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in
their season. (21) And the people waited for Zacharias, and
marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. (22)
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he
had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained
speechless. (23) And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days
of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
(24) And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived,
and hid herself five months, saying, (25) Thus
hath YAHWEH
dealt with me in the days wherein HE
looked on me, to take away my
reproach among men.
(26) And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was
sent from YAHWEH
unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, (27) To a
virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the
virgin's name was Mary. (28) And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, YAHWEH is with thee: blessed art thou among women. (29) And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what
manner of salutation this should be. (30) And the
angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with YAHWEH.
(31) And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb,
and bring forth a Son, and shalt call His name YAHshua. (32) He shall be great, and shall be called
the Son of
the Highest: and the Sovereign YAHWEH shall give unto Him the throne of His father
David: (33) And He
shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of His kingdom there shall be no end. (34)
Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? (35) And the angel answered and said unto her, The
Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow
thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be
called the Son
of YAHWEH. (36) And, behold, thy cousin
Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth
month with her, who was called barren. (37) For with
YAHWEH nothing
shall be impossible. (38) And Mary said, Behold the
handmaid of YAHWEH;
be it unto me according to THY word.
And the angel departed from her.
(39) And Mary arose in those days, and went into the
hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; (40)
And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. (41) And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard
the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled
with the Holy Spirit: (42) And she spake out with a
loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb. (43) And whence is
this to me, that the mother of my Sovereign should come to me? (44) For, lo, as soon as the voice of THY salutation sounded in mine ears,
the babe leaped in my womb for joy. (45) And
blessed is she that believed: for
there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from YAHWEH.
(46) And Mary said, My soul doth magnify YAHWEH,
(47) And my spirit hath rejoiced in YAHWEH my
Saviour.
(48) For HE
hath regarded the low estate of HIS
handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
(49) For HE
that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is HIS name. [Psa. 103:1; Ezek. 39:7] (50) And HIS mercy is on
them that fear HIM [Psa. 103:17] from generation to generation. (51) HE hath showed strength with HIS arm; HE hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. (52) HE
hath put down the mighty from their seats,
and exalted them of low degree. (53) HE hath filled the hungry with good
things; and the rich HE hath sent
empty away. (54) HE
hath holpen HIS servant Israel, in
remembrance of HIS mercy; (55)
As HE spake to our fathers, to
Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
(56) And Mary abode with her about three months, and
returned to her own house.
(57) Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should
be delivered; and she brought forth a son. (58) And her
neighbours and her cousins heard how YAHWEH had showed great mercy upon her; and they
rejoiced with her. (59) And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they
came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of
his father. (60) And his mother answered and said, Not so; but he shall be called John. (61) And they said unto her, There is none of thy
kindred that is called by this name. (62) And they
made signs to his father, how he would have him called. (63) And he asked for a writing table, and wrote,
saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. (64) And his mouth was opened immediately, and his
tongue loosed, and he spake, and
praised YAHWEH.
(65) And fear came on all that dwelt round about
them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country
of Judaea. (66) And all they that heard them laid them up in
their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of YAHWEH
was with him.
(67) And his father Zacharias was filled with the
Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying, (68) Blessed
be YAHWEH Elohim of Israel [Psa. 41:13; 72:18; 106:48]; for HE
hath visited and redeemed HIS
people, (69) And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in
the house of HIS servant David; (70) As HE
spake by the mouth of HIS holy
prophets, which have been since the world began: (71)
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate
us; (72) To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember HIS holy Covenant; (73) The oath which HE sware to our father Abraham, (74) That HE
would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies
might serve him without fear, (75) In holiness and
righteousness before him, all the days of our life. (76) And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of
the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of YAHWEH to prepare HIS ways
[Mal. 3:1; Isa 40:3]; (77) To give
knowledge of salvation unto HIS
people by the remission of their sins, (78) Through
the tender mercy of our Elohim; whereby the dayspring from on high hath
visited us, (79) To give light to them that sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death [Isa 9:],
to guide our feet into the way of peace.
(80) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit,
and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.
(I) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a
decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (2) (And this
taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) (3) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own
city. (4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the
city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called
Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) (5) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being
great with child. (6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the
days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (7) And she brought forth her firstborn Son,
and wrapped Him in swaddling
clothes, and laid Him in a manger;
because there was no room for them in the inn.
(8) And there were in the same country shepherds
abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (9) And, lo, the angel of YAHWEH came upon them, and the
glory of YAHWEH
shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. (10) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for,
behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (11) For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour,
which is Messiah
the Sovereign.
(12) And this shall
be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes,
lying in a manger. (13) And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising YAHWEH, and saying, (14) Glory to YAHWEH in the highest, and on earth peace, good
will toward men. (15) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone
away from them into Heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go
even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which YAHWEH
hath made known unto us. (16) And they came with haste,
and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. (17) And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them
concerning this child. (18) And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were
told them by the shepherds. (19) But Mary kept all these
things, and pondered them in her
heart. (20) And the shepherds returned, glorifying and
praising YAHWEH
for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
(21) And when eight days were accomplished for the
circumcising of the child, His name
was called YAHshua,
which was so named of the angel before He
was conceived in the womb.
(22) And when the days of her purification according
to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to YAHWEH;
(23) (As it is written in the law of YAHWEH,
Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to YAHWEH
[Exo 13:2,12,15 & Num. 8:17];) (24) And to
offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of YAHWEH,
A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. [Lev.
12:8] (25) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose
name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the
consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (26) And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit,
that he should not see death, before he had seen YAHWEH'S Messiah. (27) And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and
when the parents brought in the child YAHshua, to do for Him after the custom of the law, (28)
Then took he Him up in his arms, and
blessed YAHWEH,
and said, (29) Sovereign, now lettest thou THY servant depart in peace, according to THY word: (30) For mine eyes have seen THY salvation, (31) Which THOU hast prepared before the face of all
people; (32) A Light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of THY people Israel. (33) And Joseph and His mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of Him. (34)
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a
sign which shall be spoken against; (35) (Yea, a
sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts
may be revealed. (36) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the
daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had
lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; (37) And she was
a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the
temple, but served YAHWEH with fastings and
prayers night and day. (38) And she coming in that
instant gave thanks likewise unto YAHWEH and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. (39) And when they had performed all things according
to the law of YAHWEH,
they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
(40) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit,
filled with wisdom: and the grace of YAHWEH was upon Him.
(41) Now His
parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. (42) And when He
was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. (43) And when they had fulfilled the days, as they
returned, the child YAHshua tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph
and His mother knew not of it. (44)
But they, supposing Him to have been
in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought Him among their kinsfolk
and acquaintance. (45) And when they found Him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking Him. (46)
And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both
hearing them, and asking them questions. (47) And all
that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. (48) And when they saw Him, they were amazed: and His
mother said unto Him, Son,
why hast Thou thus dealt with us?
Behold, Thy father and I have sought
Thee sorrowing. (49) And He
said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me? Wist ye not that I
must be about My FATHER'S business? (50) And they understood not the saying which He spake unto them. (51) And He
went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but His mother kept all these sayings in
her heart.
(52) And YAHshua increased in wisdom and stature, and in
favour with YAHWEH
and man.
(I) Now in the fifteenth year
of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and
Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and
of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, (2) Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the
word of YAHWEH
came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. (3) And He
came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for
the remission of sins; (4) As it is written in the
book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in
the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of YAHWEH make HIS
paths straight. (5) Every valley shall be
filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall
be made straight, and the rough ways shall
be made smooth; (6) And all flesh shall see the salvation of YAHWEH [Isa
40:3-5].
(7)
Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O
generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? (8) Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of
repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That YAHWEH is
able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. (9) And now also the ax is laid unto the root of the
trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,
and cast into the fire. (10) And the people asked him,
saying, What shall we do then? (11) He answereth and saith
unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he
that hath meat, let him do likewise. (12) Then
came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, instructor, what shall
we do? (13) And he said unto them, Exact no more than that
which is appointed you. (14) And the soldiers likewise
demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do
violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely;
and be content with your wages.
(15)
And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of
John, whether he were the Messiah, or not; (16)
John answered, saying unto them all,
I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of
whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: He
shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire: (17) Whose fan is
in His hand, and He will thoroughly purge His floor, and will gather the wheat
into His garner; but the chaff He will burn with fire unquenchable.
(18)
And many other things in His
exhortation preached he unto the people. (19) But
Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's
wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, (20) Added yet this above all, that he shut up John
in prison.
(21)
Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that YAHshua
also being baptized, and praying, the Heaven was opened, (22) And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily shape
like a dove upon Him, and a voice
came from Heaven, which said, Thou
art MY beloved Son; in Thee I am well pleased.
(23)
And YAHshua
Himself began to be about thirty
years of age, being (as was supposed) the Son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, (24) Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, (25) Which was the
son of Mattathias, which was the son of
Amos, which was the son of Naum,
which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, (26) Which was the
son of Maath, which was the son of
Mattathias, which was the son of
Semei, which was the son of Joseph,
which was the son of Juda, (27) Which was the
son of Joanna, which was the son of
Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel,
which was the son of Salathiel, which
was the son of Neri, (28) Which was the
son of Melchi, which was the son of
Addi, which was the son of Cosam,
which was the son of Elmodam, which
was the son of Er, (29) Which was the
son of Jose, which was the son of
Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim,
which was the son of Matthat, which
was the son of Levi, (30) Which was the
son of Simeon, which was the son of
Juda, which was the son of Joseph,
which was the son of Jonan, which was
the son of Eliakim, (31) Which was the
son of Melea, which was the son of
Menan, which was the son of Mattatha,
which was the son of Nathan, which
was the son of David, (32) Which was the
son of Jesse, which was the son of
Obed, which was the son of Booz,
which was the son of Salmon, which
was the son of Naasson, (33) Which was the
son of Aminadab, which was the son of
Aram, which was the son of Esrom,
which was the son of Phares, which
was the son of Juda, (34) Which was the
son of Jacob, which was the son of
Isaac, which was the son of Abraham,
which was the son of Thara, which was
the son of Nachor, (35) Which was the
son of Saruch, which was the son of
Ragau, which was the son of Phalec,
which was the son of Heber, which was
the son of Sala, (36) Which was the
son of Cainan, which was the son of
Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem,
which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, (37) Which was the
son of Mathusala, which was the son of
Enoch, which was the son of Jared,
which was the son of Maleleel, which
was the son of Cainan, (38) Which was the
son of Enos, which was the son of
Seth, which was the son of Adam,
which was the Son of YAHWEH.
(I) And YAHshua being full of the Holy Spirit returned
from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, (2) Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in
those days He did eat nothing: and
when they were ended, He afterward
hungered. (3) And the devil said unto Him, If Thou be the Son of YAHWEH,
command this stone that it be made bread. (4) And YAHshua
answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live
by bread alone, but by every word of YAHWEH. [Deut 8:3] (5)
And the devil, taking Him up into a
high mountain, showed unto Him all
the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. (6)
And the devil said unto Him, All
this power will I give Thee, and the
glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give
it. (7) If Thou
therefore wilt worship me, all shall be Thine.
(8) And YAHshua answered and said unto him, Get thee behind Me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship YAHWEH thy Elohim, and HIM only
shalt thou serve. [Deut 10 (20)] (9) And he brought Him to Jerusalem, and set Him on a pinnacle of the temple, and
said unto Him, If Thou be the Son of YAHWEH, cast Thyself down from hence: (10) For it is written, HE shall give HIS
angels charge over thee, to keep thee: (11)
And in their hands they shall bear
thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. [Psa. 91:11-12] (12) And YAHshua answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt YAHWEH thy Elohim [Deut 6:16].
(13) And when
the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from Him for a season.
(14) And YAHshua returned in the power of the Spirit into
Galilee: and there went out a fame of Him
through all the region round about. (15) And He taught in their synagogues, being
glorified of all.
(16) And He
came to Nazareth, where He had been
brought up: and, as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up for to read. (17) And there was delivered unto Him the book of the prophet Esaias [Isaiah].
And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was
written, (18) The Spirit of My Sovereign YAHWEH, is upon Me, because HE hath anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent Me
to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight
to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, (19) To preach the acceptable year of YAHWEH. [Isa 61:1]
(20) And He
closed the book, and He gave it again to the minister, and sat down.
And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on Him. (21)
And He began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. (22) And all bare Him witness, and wondered at the
gracious words which proceeded out of His
mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's Son? (23) And He said unto them, Ye will surely say unto Me
this proverb,
Physician, heal
Thyself: whatsoever we have heard
done in Capernaum, do also here in Thy
country. (24)
And He said, Verily, I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in
his own country. (25) But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the Heaven was shut
up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; (26) But
unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. (27) And
many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was
cleansed,
saving Naaman the Syrian. (28) And all they in the synagogue, when they heard
these things, were filled with wrath, (29) And rose
up, and thrust Him out of the city,
and led Him unto the brow of the
hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong. (30) But He passing through the midst of them went His way,
(31) And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee,
and taught them on the Sabbath days.
(32) And they were astonished at His doctrine: for His
word was with power. (33) And in the synagogue
there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a
loud voice, (34) Saying, Let us
alone; what have we to do with Thee,
Thou YAHshua of Nazareth? Art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee Who Thou art; the Holy One of YAHWEH.
(35) And YAHshua rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he
came out of him, and hurt him not. (36) And they
were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! For with authority and power He commandeth the unclean spirits, and
they come out. (37) And the fame of Him went out into every place of the country round about.
(38) And He
arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's
mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought Him for her. (39) And He stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and
immediately she arose and ministered unto them.
(40) Now when the sun was setting, all they that had
any sick with divers diseases brought them unto Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them, and
healed them. (41) And devils also came out of many, crying out,
and saying, Thou art Messiah
the Son of
YAHWEH. And He rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for
they knew that He was Messiah.
(42) And when it was day, He departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought Him, and came unto Him, and stayed Him,
that He should not depart from them.
(43) And He
said unto them, I must preach the Kingdom
of YAHWEH to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
(44) And He
preached in the synagogues of Galilee.
(I) And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon Him to hear the word of YAHWEH,
He stood by the lake of Gennesaret, (2) And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the
fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. (3) And He entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him
that He would thrust out a little
from the land. And He sat down, and
taught the people out of the ship. (4) Now when He had left speaking, He said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. (5) And Simon answering said
unto Him, Commander, we have toiled all the
night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at Thy word I will let down the net. (6) And
when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their
net brake. (7) And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come
and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to
sink. (8) When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at YAHshua' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am
a sinful man, O Sovereign.
(9) For he was astonished, and all that were with
him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: (10) And so was
also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.
And YAHshua
said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. (11) And when they had brought
their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed Him.
(12) And it came to pass, when He was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing YAHshua
fell on his face, and besought Him, saying, Sovereign, if Thou wilt, Thou canst
make me clean. (13) And He
put forth His hand, and touched
him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. (14) And He
charged him to tell no man: but go, and show thyself to the
priest, and
offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
(15) But so much the more went there a fame abroad of
Him: and great multitudes came
together to hear, and to be healed by Him
of their infirmities. (16) And He withdrew Himself into
the wilderness, and prayed.
(17) And it came to pass on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were
Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town
of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of YAHWEH was present to heal them. (18) And, behold,
men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before Him. (19) And when they could not find by what way they might bring him in because of
the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling
with his couch into the midst before YAHshua.
(20) And when He
saw their faith, He said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.
(21) And the scribes and the Pharisees began to
reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins,
but YAHWEH
alone? (22) But when YAHshua perceived their thoughts, He answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?
(23) Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? (24) But
that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (He said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
(25) And immediately he rose up before them, and took
up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying YAHWEH.
(26) And they were all amazed, and they glorified YAHWEH,
and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day.
(27) And after these things He went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the
receipt of custom: and He said unto
him, Follow Me. (28) And He left all, rose up, and followed Him.
(29) And Levi made Him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company
of publicans and of others that sat down with them. (30) But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against
His disciples, saying, Why do ye eat
and drink with publicans and sinners? (31) And YAHshua
answering said unto them, They that are whole need not
a physician;
but they that are sick. (32) I came not to call the
righteous, but
sinners to repentance.
(33) And they said unto Him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and
likewise the disciples of the
Pharisees; but Thine eat and drink? (34) And He
said unto them, Can ye make the children of the
bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? (35) But
the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast
in those days. (36) And He
spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece
of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with
the old. (37) And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will
burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.
(38) But new wine must be put
into new bottles; and both are preserved.
(39) No man also having drunk
old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.
(I) And it came to pass on the second Sabbath after the first, that He
went through the corn fields; and His
disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. (2) And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why
do ye that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath days? (3) And YAHshua answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungered, and they which were with
him; (4) How he went into the house of YAHWEH, and did take and eat the showbread, and gave also to them that
were with him;
which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? (5) And He said unto them, That the Son of man is Sovereign also of the Sabbath.
(6) And it came to pass also on another Sabbath, that He entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose
right hand was withered. (7) And the scribes and Pharisees
watched Him, whether He would heal on the Sabbath day; that they might find an
accusation against Him. (8) But He
knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. (9) Then said YAHshua unto them, I will ask
you one thing;
Is it lawful on the Sabbath days to
do good, or to
do evil? To
save life, or
to destroy it? (10) And looking round about upon them all, He said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the
other. (11) And they were filled with madness; and communed
one with another what they might do to YAHshua.
(12) And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray,
and continued all night in prayer to YAHWEH. (13) And when
it was day, He called unto Him
His disciples: and of them He chose twelve, whom also He named apostles; (14) Simon, (whom He also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John,
Philip and Bartholomew, (15) Matthew and Thomas, James
the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
(16) And Judas the
brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. (17) And He
came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of His disciples, and a great multitude of
people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and
Sidon, which came to hear Him, and
to be healed of their diseases; (18) And they
that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. (19) And the whole multitude sought to touch Him: for there went virtue out of Him, and healed them all.
(20) And He
lifted up His eyes on His disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(21) Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. (22) Blessed
are ye, when
men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as
evil, for the Son of man's sake. (23) Rejoice
ye in that day,
and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great
in Heaven: for
in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. (24) But
woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. (25) Woe
unto you that are full! For ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! For ye shall mourn and weep.
(26) Woe unto you, when all men shall speak
well of you!
For so did their fathers to the false prophets.
(27) But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, (28) Bless them that curse
you, and pray
for them which despitefully use you. (29) And unto him that
smiteth thee on the one cheek offer
also the other;
and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. (30) Give to every man that
asketh of thee;
and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them
not again. (31) And as ye would that men
should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
(32) For if ye love them
which love you,
what thank have ye? For sinners also love those that love them. (33) And
if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? For sinners also do even the same. (34) And
if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to
receive, what
thank have ye?
For sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
(35) But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be
great, and ye
shall be the children of the Highest: for HE is kind
unto the unthankful and to the evil. (36) Be
ye therefore merciful, as your FATHER also is merciful. (37) Judge
not, and ye
shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
(38) Give, and it shall be given unto
you; good
measure,
pressed down,
and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete
withal it shall be measured to you again.
(39) And He
spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? Shall they not both fall
into the ditch? (40) The disciple is not
above his Instructor: but every one that is perfect shall be as his Instructor. (41) And
why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the
beam that is in thine own eye? (42) Either how canst thou
say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself
beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see
clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. (43) For
a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. (44) For
every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush
gather they grapes. (45) A good man out of the
good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the
evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of
the heart his mouth speaketh.
(46) And why call ye Me, Sovereign, Sovereign, and do not the things which I say? (47) Whosoever cometh to Me, and heareth My
sayings, and
doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: (48) He
is like a man which built a house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently
upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. (49) But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without
a foundation built a house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house
was great.
(I) Now when He had
ended all His sayings in the
audience of the people, He entered
into Capernaum.
(2) And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear
unto him, was sick, and ready to die. (3) And when
he heard of YAHshua,
he sent unto Him the elders of the
Jews, beseeching Him that He would come and heal his servant. (4) And when they came to YAHshua, they besought Him instantly, saying, That he was worthy
for whom He should do this: (5) For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a
synagogue. (6) Then YAHshua went with them. And when he was now not
far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying unto Him, Sovereign,
trouble not Thyself: for I am not
worthy that Thou shouldest enter under
my roof: (7) Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to
come unto Thee: but say in a word,
and my servant shall be healed. (8) For I
also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto
one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant,
Do this, and he doeth it. (9) When YAHshua heard these things, He marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people
that followed Him, I say unto you, I have not found
so great faith,
no, not in
Israel. (10)
And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that
had been sick.
(11) And it came to pass the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and
many of His disciples went with Him, and much people. (12) Now when He
came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out,
the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city
was with her. (13) And when the Sovereign saw her, He had compassion on her, and said unto
her, Weep not. (14) And He
came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And He
said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. (15) And he that was dead sat
up, and began to speak. And He
delivered him to his mother. (16) And there came a fear on
all: and they glorified YAHWEH, saying, That a great prophet is risen up
among us; and, That YAHWEH hath visited HIS people. (17) And this rumour of Him went forth throughout all Judaea,
and throughout all the region round about.
(18) And the disciples of John showed him of all
these things. (19) And John calling unto him two of His
disciples sent them to YAHshua,
saying, Art Thou He that should come? Or look we for
another? (20) When the men were come unto Him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto Thee, saying, Art Thou He that should come? Or look we for
another? (21) And in that same hour He cured many of their infirmities
and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind He gave
sight. (22) Then YAHshua answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is
preached. [Isa 35:5-6] (23) And
blessed is he, whosoever shall not be
offended in Me.
(24) And when the messengers of John were departed, He began to speak unto the people
concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness
for to see? A
reed shaken with the wind? (25) But what went ye out for
to see? A man
clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts. (26) But
what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a
prophet. (27) This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send MY messenger
before THY face, which shall prepare THY way before Thee [Mal 3:1]. (28) For I say unto you, Among those that are born
of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in
the Kingdom of YAHWEH is greater than he. (29) And all the people that
heard Him, and the
publicans, justified YAHWEH, being baptized with the baptism of
John. (30) But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the
counsel of YAHWEH
against themselves, being not baptized of him. (31) And the Sovereign said, Whereunto
then shall I liken the men of this
generation? And
to what are they like? (32) They are like unto
children sitting in the Marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
(33) For John the Baptist
came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. (34) The Son of man is come eating and
drinking; and
ye say, Behold
a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! (35) But
wisdom is justified of all her children.
(36) And one of the Pharisees desired Him that He would eat with Him.
And He went into the Pharisee's
house, and sat down to meat. (37) And, behold, a woman in
the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that YAHshua sat at meat in the Pharisee's house,
brought an alabaster box of ointment, (38) And
stood at His feet behind Him weeping, and began to wash His feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and
kissed His feet, and anointed them with the ointment. (39) Now when the Pharisee which had bidden Him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if He were a prophet, would have known who
and what manner of woman this is that
toucheth Him: for she is a sinner. (40) And YAHshua answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat
to say unto thee. And he saith, Instructor, say on. (41) There was a certain
creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. (42) And
when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell Me therefore, which of them will love
him most? (43) Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And He said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
(44) And He
turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou
this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest Me no water for My feet: but she hath washed My
feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs
of her head. (45) Thou gavest Me no kiss: but this woman since the
time I came in hath not ceased to
kiss My feet. (46) My head with
oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed My feet with ointment. (47) Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is
forgiven, the same loveth little. (48) And He said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. (49) And they that sat at meat
with Him began to say within
themselves, Who is this that
forgiveth sins also? (50) And He said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved
thee; go in
peace.
(I) And it came to pass afterward, that He went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing
the glad tidings of the Kingdom of YAHWEH: and the twelve were with Him, (2) And certain women, which had been healed of evil
spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, (3) And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward,
and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto Him of their substance.
(4) And when much people were gathered together, and
were come to Him out of every city, He spake by a parable: (5) A sower went out to sow
his seed: and
as he sowed,
some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. (6) And
some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. (7) And
some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. (8) And
other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit a hundredfold. And when He
had said these things, He cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. (9) And His
disciples asked Him, saying, What
might this parable be? (10) And He said, Unto you it is given to know the
mysteries of the Kingdom of YAHWEH: but to others in parables; that seeing they might
not see,
and hearing they might not understand [Isa 6:9-10]. (11) Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of YAHWEH. (12) Those
by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe
and be saved. (13) They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. (14) And
that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. (15) But
that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
(16) No man, when he hath lighted a
candle, covereth
it with a vessel, or putteth it under
a bed; but setteth
it on a candlestick, that they which enter in
may see the light. (17) For nothing is secret, that shall not be made
manifest;
neither any thing hid, that shall not be known
and come abroad. (18) Take heed therefore how
ye hear: for
whosoever hath,
to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
(19) Then came to Him His mother and His brethren, and could not come at Him for the press. (20) And it was told Him by certain which
said, Thy mother and Thy brethren stand without, desiring to
see Thee. (21) And He
answered and said unto them, My mother and My brethren are these which hear the
word of YAHWEH, and do it.
(22) Now it came to pass on a certain day, that He went into a ship with His disciples: and He said unto them, Let us go over unto the
other side of the lake. And they launched forth. (23) But as they sailed He fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake;
and they were filled with water, and
were in jeopardy. (24) And they came to Him, and awoke Him,
saying, Commander
Commander, we perish. Then He arose, and rebuked the wind and the
raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. (25) And He
said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being
afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! For He commandeth even the winds and
water, and they obey Him.
(26) And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes,
which is over against Galilee. (27) And when He went forth to land, there met Him out of the city a certain man,
which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. (28) When he saw YAHshua, he cried out, and fell down before Him, and with a loud voice said, What
have I to do with Thee, YAHshua,
Thou Son of YAHWEH most high? I beseech Thee, torment me not. (29) (For He
had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had
caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the
bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) (30) And YAHshua asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered
into him. (31) And they besought Him that He would not
command them to go out into the deep. (32) And
there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought
Him that He would suffer them to enter into them. And He suffered them. (33) Then went the devils out
of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep
place into the lake, and were choked. (34) When
they that fed them saw what was done,
they fled, and went and told it in
the city and in the country. (35) Then they went out to see
what was done; and came to YAHshua, and found the man, out of whom the
devils were departed, sitting at the feet of YAHshua, clothed, and in his right
mind: and they were afraid. (36) They also which saw it told them by what means he that was
possessed of the devils was healed. (37) Then the
whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought Him to depart from them; for they were
taken with great fear: and He went
up into the ship, and returned back again. (38) Now the
man out of whom the devils were departed besought Him that he might be with Him:
but YAHshua
sent him away, saying, (39) Return
to thine own house, and show how great things YAHWEH hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the
whole city how great things YAHshua had done unto him.
(40) And it came to pass, that, when YAHshua
was returned, the people gladly received
Him: for they were all waiting for Him. (41)
And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue:
and he fell down at YAHshua' feet, and besought Him that He would come
into his house: (42) For he had one only daughter, about twelve years
of age, and she lay a dying. But as He
went the people thronged Him.
(43) And a woman having an issue of blood twelve
years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed
of any, (44) Came behind Him, and touched the border of His
garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. (45) And YAHshua said, Who touched
Me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with Him said, Commander, the multitude throng Thee and press Thee, and sayest Thou, Who
touched Me? (46) And YAHshua said, Somebody
hath touched Me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of Me. (47) And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she
came trembling, and falling down before Him,
she declared unto Him before all the
people for what cause she had touched Him,
and how she was healed immediately. (48) And He said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace.
(49) While He
yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is
dead; trouble not the Instructor. (50) But when
YAHshua
heard it, He answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made
whole. (51)
And when He came into the house, He suffered no man to go in, save
Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. (52) And all wept, and bewailed her: but He said, Weep
not; she is not
dead, but sleepeth. (53) And they laughed Him to scorn, knowing that she was
dead. (54) And He
put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. (55) And her spirit came again, and she arose
straightway: and He commanded to
give her meat. (56) And her parents were astonished: but He charged them that they should tell
no man what was done.
(I) Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave
them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. (2) And He
sent them to preach the Kingdom of YAHWEH, and to heal the sick. (3) And He
said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
(4) And whatsoever house ye
enter into,
there abide,
and thence depart. (5) And whosoever will not
receive you,
when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony
against them. (6) And they departed, and went through the towns,
preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
(7) Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was
done by Him: and he was perplexed,
because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; (8) And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others,
that one of the old prophets was risen again. (9) And
Herod said, John have I beheaded: but Who
is this, of Whom I hear such things?
And he desired to see Him.
(10) And the apostles, when they were returned, told Him all that they had done. And He took them, and went aside privately
into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. (11) And the people, when they knew it, followed Him: and He received
them, and spake unto them of the Kingdom
of YAHWEH, and healed them that had need of
healing. (12) And when the day began to wear away, then came the
twelve, and said unto Him, Send the
multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and
lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. (13) But He
said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We
have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat
for all this people. (14) For they were about five
thousand men. And He said to His disciples, Make
them sit down by fifties in a company. (15) And they did so, and made them all sit down. (16) Then He
took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to Heaven, He blessed them, and brake, and gave to
the disciples to set before the multitude. (17) And they
did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained
to them twelve baskets.
(18) And it came to pass, as He was alone praying, His
disciples were with Him: and He asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I
am? (19) They answering
said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias;
and others say, that one of the old
prophets is risen again. (20) He said unto them, But Whom say ye that I am? Peter answering
said, The Messiah
of YAHWEH.
(21) And He
straitly charged them, and commanded them
to tell no man that thing; (22) Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third
day. (23)
And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross
daily, and
follow Me. (24) For
whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for My sake, the same shall save it.
(25) For what is a man
advantaged, if
he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? (26) For whosoever shall be
ashamed of Me and of My words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when He shall
come in His Own glory, and in His FATHER'S, and of the holy angels.
(27) But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(28) And it came to pass about an eight days after
these sayings, He took Peter and
John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. (29) And as He
prayed, the fashion of His
countenance was altered, and His
raiment was white and glistering. (30) And, behold, there talked with Him two men, which were Moses and
Elias: (31) Who appeared in glory, and spake of His decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem. (32)
But Peter and they that were with Him
were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw His glory, and the two men that stood with Him. (33) And it came to pass, as they departed from Him, Peter said unto YAHshua,
Commander,
it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for Thee, and one for Moses, and one for
Elias: not knowing what he said. (34) While he
thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they
entered into the cloud. (35) And there came a voice
out of the cloud, saying, This is MY
beloved Son:
hear Him. (36) And when the voice was past, YAHshua
was found alone. And they kept it close,
and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
(37) And it came to pass, that on the next day, when
they were come down from the hill, much people met Him. (38) And, behold, a man of the company cried out,
saying, Instructor,
I beseech Thee, look upon my son:
for he is mine only child. (39) And, lo, a spirit taketh
him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and
bruising him hardly departeth from him. (40) And I
besought Thy disciples to cast him
out; and they could not. (41) And YAHshua answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. (42) And as he was yet a coming,
the devil threw him down, and tare him. And
YAHshua
rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to
his father. (43) And they were all amazed at the mighty power of YAHWEH.
But while they wondered every one at all things which YAHshua did, He said unto His disciples,
(44) Let these sayings sink
down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. (45) But they understood not
this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they
feared to ask Him of that saying.
(46) Then there arose a reasoning among them, which
of them should be greatest. (47) And YAHshua, perceiving the thought of
their heart, took a child, and set him by Him,
(48) And said unto them, Whosoever
shall receive this child in My name
receiveth Me: and whosoever shall
receive Me receiveth HIM that sent Me:
for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
(49) And John answered and said, Commander, we saw one casting out
devils in Thy name; and we forbad
him, because he followeth not with us. (50) And YAHshua
said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
(51) And it came to pass, when the time was come that
He should be received up, He stedfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, (52) And sent
messengers before His face: and they
went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for Him. (53)
And they did not receive Him,
because His face was as though He would go to Jerusalem. (54) And when His
disciples James and John saw this, they
said, Sovereign,
wilt Thou that we command fire to
come down from Heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? (55) But He
turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what
manner of spirit ye are of. (56) For the Son of man is not come to
destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
(57) And it came to pass, that, as they went in the
way, a certain man said unto Him, Sovereign, I will follow Thee whithersoever Thou goest. (58) And YAHshua said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have
nests; but
the Son of man hath not where to
lay His head.
(59) And He
said unto another, Follow Me.
But he said, Sovereign, suffer me first to go and bury my
father. (60) YAHshua said unto him, Let
the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (61) And another also said, Sovereign, I will follow Thee; but let me first go bid them
farewell, which are at home at my house. (62) And YAHshua
said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
1) After these things the Sovereign appointed other seventy
also, and sent them two and two before His
face into every city and place, whither He
Himself would come. (2) Therefore said He unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Sovereign of the harvest, that HE would send forth labourers into HIS harvest. (3) Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves. (4) Carry
neither purse,
nor scrip, nor
shoes: and
salute no man by the way. (5) And into whatsoever
house ye enter,
first say,
Peace be to this house. (6) And
if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
(7) And in the same house
remain, eating
and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house. (8) And
into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you: (9) And
heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The Kingdom of YAHWEH is come nigh unto you. (10) But
into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, (11) Even
the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the Kingdom of YAHWEH is come nigh unto you.
(12) But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. (13) Woe
unto thee,
Chorazin! woe
unto thee,
Bethsaida! For
if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in
you, they had a
great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. (14) But it shall be more
tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. (15) And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to
Heaven, shalt
be thrust down to hell. (16) He that heareth you
heareth Me; and he that despiseth you
despiseth Me; and he that despiseth Me despiseth HIM that sent Me.
(17) And the seventy returned again with joy, saying,
Sovereign,
even the devils are subject unto us through Thy name. (18) And He said unto them, I beheld Satan as
lightning fall from Heaven. (19) Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the
enemy: and
nothing shall by any means hurt you. (20) Notwithstanding in this
rejoice not,
that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in Heaven.
(21) In that hour YAHshua rejoiced in spirit, and
said, I thank THEE, O FATHER, Sovereign of Heaven and earth, that THOU hast
hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, FATHER; for so it seemed good in THY sight. (22) All things are delivered
to Me of My FATHER: and no man knoweth Who
the Son is, but the FATHER; and WHO the FATHER is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. (23) And He
turned Him unto His disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that
ye see: (24) For I tell you, that many prophets and
kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
(25) And,
behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted Him, saying, Instructor, what shall I do to inherit eternal Life? (26) He
said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou? (27) And He answering said, Thou shalt love YAHWEH thy Elohim [Deut 6:5], with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and
with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself [Deu 6:5, Lev
19:18]. (28) And He
said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. (29) But he, willing to
justify himself, said unto YAHshua, And who is my neighbour? (30) And YAHshua answering said, A
certain man went down from Jerusalem
to Jericho, and
fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half
dead. (31) And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other
side. (32) And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the
other side. (33) But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, (34) And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own
beast, and
brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
(35) And on the morrow when
he departed, he
took out two pence, and gave them to
the host, and
said unto him,
Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. (36) Which
now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? (37) And he said, He that
showed mercy on him. Then said YAHshua unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
(38) Now it came to pass, as they went, that He entered into a certain village: and
a certain woman named Martha received Him
into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat
at YAHshua'
feet, and heard His word. (40) But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and
came to Him, and said, Sovereign,
dost Thou not care that my sister
hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me. (41) And YAHshua answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: (42) But
one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken
away from her.
(I) And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His
disciples said unto Him, Sovereign,
teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. (2) And He
said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our FATHER which art in Heaven, Hallowed be THY
name. THY kingdom come. THY will be done, as in Heaven, so in earth. (3) Give us day by day our
daily bread. (4) And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every
one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
(5) And He
said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at
midnight, and
say unto him,
Friend, lend me
three loaves; (6) For a friend of mine in
his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? (7) And
he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give
thee. (8) I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his
importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. (9) And
I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened
unto you. (10) For every one that asketh
receiveth; and
he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (11) If
a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? (12) Or
if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
(13) If ye then, being evil, know how to give good
gifts unto your children: how much more shall your
Heavenly FATHER give the Holy
Spirit to them that ask HIM?
(14) And He
was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil
was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. (15) But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. (16) And others, tempting Him, sought of Him a sign
from Heaven. (17) But He,
knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom
divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against
a house falleth. (18) If Satan also be divided
against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? Because ye say that I
cast out devils through Beelzebub. (19) And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore shall they be your judges. (20) But
if I with the finger of YAHWEH [Exo 31:18] cast out devils, no doubt the Kingdom
of YAHWEH is come upon
you. (21) When
a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
(22) But when a stronger than
he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. (23) He
that is not with Me is against Me: and he that gathereth not with Me scattereth. (24) When the unclean spirit
is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. (25) And
when he cometh,
he findeth it swept and garnished. (26) Then
goeth he, and
taketh to him seven other spirits
more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of
that man is worse than the first.
(27) And it came to pass, as He spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her
voice, and said unto Him, Blessed is the womb that bare Thee, and the paps which thou hast
sucked. (28) But He
said, Yea rather, blessed are they
that hear the word of YAHWEH, and keep it.
(29) And when the people were gathered thick together,
He began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the
prophet. (30) For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this
generation. (31) The queen of the south
shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost
parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is
here. (32) The men of Nineve shall
rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
(33) No man, when he hath lighted a
candle, putteth
it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in
may see the light. (34) The light of the body is
the eye:
therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. (35) Take
heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. (36) If
thy whole body therefore be full of
light, having
no part dark,
the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
(37) And as He
spake, a certain Pharisee besought Him
to dine with Him: and He went in, and sat down to meat. (38) And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that He
had not first washed before dinner. (39) And the Sovereign
said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the
outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. (40) Ye fools, did not HE that made that which is without make
that which is within also? (41) But rather give alms of
such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
(42) But woe unto you, Pharisees! For ye tithe mint and rue
and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of YAHWEH: these ought ye to have
done, and not
to leave the other undone. (43) Woe unto you, Pharisees! For ye love the uppermost
seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the Markets.
(44) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are as graves which
appear not, and
the men that walk over them are not
aware of them.
(45) Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto Him, Instructor, thus saying Thou reproachest us also. (46) And He
said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! For ye lade men with
burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your
fingers. (47) Woe unto you! For ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed
them. (48) Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed
them, and ye
build their sepulchres. (49) Therefore also said the
wisdom of YAHWEH, I will send them
prophets and apostles, and some of them
they shall slay and persecute: (50) That the blood of all
the prophets,
which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; (51) From
the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of
this generation. (52) Woe unto you, lawyers! For ye have taken away the
key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
(53) And as He
said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge Him vehemently, and to provoke Him to speak of many things: (54) Laying wait for Him, and seeking to catch something out of His mouth, that they might accuse Him.
(I) In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable
multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, He began to say unto His disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. (2) For
there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
(3) Therefore whatsoever ye
have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have
spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. (4) And
I say unto you My friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no
more that they can do. (5) But I will forewarn you WHOM
ye shall fear:
Fear HIM, which after HE hath killed hath power to cast into
hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear HIM. (6) Are
not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before YAHWEH? (7) But
even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than
many sparrows. (8) Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before
the angels of YAHWEH: (9) But he that denieth Me before men shall be denied before
the angels of YAHWEH. (10) And whosoever shall
speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that
blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven. (11) And
when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or
what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
(12) For the Holy Spirit
shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
(13) And one of the company said unto Him, Instructor, speak to my brother,
that he divide the inheritance with me. (14) And He said unto him, Man, who made Me a
judge or a divider over you? (15) And He
said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life
consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. (16) And He spake a parable unto them, saying, The
ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: (17) And
he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? (18) And
he said, This
will I do: I
will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. (19) And
I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. (20) But YAHWEH said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those
things be,
which thou hast provided? (21) So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward YAHWEH.
(22) And He
said unto His disciples, Therefore I say
unto you, Take
no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
(23) The life is more than
meat, and the
body is more than raiment. (24) Consider
the ravens: for
they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and YAHWEH feedeth them: how much more are ye
better than the fowls? (25) And which of you with taking
thought can add to his stature one cubit?
(26) If ye then be not able
to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? (27) Consider
the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say
unto you, that
Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. (28) If
then YAHWEH so clothe the grass, which is to day in the
field, and to
morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will HE clothe you, O ye of little faith? (29) And
seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. (30) For all these things do
the nations of the world seek after: and your FATHER knoweth that ye
have need of these things. (31) But rather seek ye the Kingdom of YAHWEH; and all these things shall be added unto you. (32) Fear
not, little flock; for it is your FATHER'S good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (33) Sell
that ye have,
and give alms;
provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. (34) For
where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
(35) Let your loins be girded
about, and your lights burning; (36) And
ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their Sovereign, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and
knocketh, they
may open unto him immediately. (37) Blessed are those servants, whom the Sovereign when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down
to meat, and
will come forth and serve them. (38) And if he shall come in
the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. (39) And
this know, that
if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his
house to be broken through. (40) Be ye therefore ready
also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour
when ye think not.
(41) Then Peter said unto Him, Sovereign, speakest Thou
this parable unto us, or even to all? (42) And the Sovereign
said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his Sovereign shall make
ruler over his household, to give them their portion
of meat in due season? (43) Blessed is that servant, whom his Sovereign when he cometh shall find so doing. (44) Of
a truth I say unto you, that he will make him
ruler over all that he hath. (45) But and if that servant
say in his heart, My Sovereign delayeth his
coming; and
shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; (46) The Sovereign of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his
portion with the unbelievers. (47) And that servant, which knew his Sovereign's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to
his will, shall
be beaten with many stripes. (48) But he that knew not, and did commit things
worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much
is given, of
him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the
more.
(49) I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
(50) But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I
straitened till it be accomplished! (51) Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
(52) For from henceforth
there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
(53) The father shall be
divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against
the mother; the
mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. [Mic. 7:6]
(54) And He
said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out
of the west,
straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. (55) And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. (56) Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of
the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? (57) Yea, and why even of yourselves
judge ye not what is right? (58) When thou goest with
thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the
way, give
diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the
officer, and
the officer cast thee into prison. (59) I tell thee, thou shalt not depart
thence, till
thou hast paid the very last mite.
(I) There were present at that season some that told Him of the Galilaeans, whose blood
Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. (2) And YAHshua
answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these
Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? (3) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise
perish. (4) Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were
sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
(5) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise
perish.
(6) He spake
also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought
fruit thereon,
and found none. (7) Then said he unto the
dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the
ground? (8) And he answering said unto him, Sovereign, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: (9) And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that
thou shalt cut it down.
(10) And He
was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. (11) And, behold, there was a
woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together,
and could in no wise lift up herself.
(12) And when YAHshua saw her, He called her to Him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. (13) And He laid His hands on her: and
immediately she was made straight, and glorified YAHWEH. (14) And the ruler of the synagogue answered with
indignation, because that YAHshua had healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which
men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day. (15) The Sovereign then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the Sabbath loose his ox or his ass
from the stall,
and lead him away to watering? (16) And
ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day? (17) And when He
had said these things, all His
adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious
things that were done by Him.
(18) Then said He,
Unto what is the Kingdom
of YAHWEH like? And whereunto shall I resemble it? (19) It
is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
(20) And again He
said, Whereunto shall I liken the Kingdom of YAHWEH? (21) It
is like leaven,
which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was
leavened.
(22) And He
went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward
Jerusalem. (23) Then said one unto Him, Sovereign, are there few that be saved? And He said unto them, (24) Strive to enter in at
the strait gate: for many,
I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. (25) When
once the Head of the house is risen
up, and hath
shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Sovereign, Sovereign, open unto us; and He shall
answer and say unto you, I know you not
whence ye are: (26) Then shall ye begin to
say, We have
eaten and drunk in Thy presence, and Thou hast taught in our streets.
(27) But He shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from Me, all ye workers of iniquity. (28) There
shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the Kingdom of YAHWEH, and you yourselves thrust out. (29) And
they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (30) And, behold, there are last which shall
be first, and
there are first which shall be last.
(31) The same day there came certain of the Pharisees,
saying unto Him, Get Thee out, and depart hence: for Herod
will kill Thee. (32) And He
said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. (33) Nevertheless
I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a
prophet perish out of Jerusalem. (34) O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are
sent unto thee;
how often would I have gathered thy
children together, as a hen doth gather her
brood under her wings, and ye would not! (35) Behold, your house is left unto
you desolate:
and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see Me, until the time come
when ye shall say, Blessed is He that cometh in the name of YAHWEH [Psa 118:26],.
(I) And it came to pass, as He
went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath day, that they watched Him. (2)
And, behold, there was a certain man before Him which had the dropsy. (3) And YAHshua
answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath
day? (4)
And they held their peace. And He
took him, and healed him, and let him
go; (5) And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway
pull him out on the Sabbath day? (6) And they could not answer Him again to these things.
(7) And He
put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when He Marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, (8) When thou art bidden of
any man to a wedding, sit not down in the
highest room;
lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; (9) And
he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. (10) But
when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade
thee cometh, he
may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that
sit at meat with thee. (11) For whosoever exalteth
himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
(12) Then said He
also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or
a supper, call
not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich
neighbours;
lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.
(13) But when thou makest a
feast, call the
poor, the
maimed, the
lame, the blind: (14) And
thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be
recompensed at the resurrection of the just.
(15) And when one of them that sat at meat with Him heard these things, He said unto Him, Blessed is he that
shall eat bread in the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (16) Then
said He unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: (17) And
sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now
ready. (18) And they all with one consent
began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and
see it: I pray
thee have me excused. (19) And another said, I have bought five yoke of
oxen, and I go
to prove them:
I pray thee have me excused. (20) And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot
come. (21) So that servant came, and showed his Sovereign these things. Then the Head of the house being angry said to
his servant, Go
out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the
poor, and the
maimed, and the
halt, and the
blind. (22) And the servant said, Sovereign, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. (23) And
the Sovereign said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be
filled. (24) For I say unto you, That none of those men
which were bidden shall taste of My
supper.
(25) And there went great multitudes with Him: and He turned, and said unto them, (26) If any man come to Me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be My
disciple. (27) And whosoever doth not
bear his cross,
and come after Me, cannot be My disciple. (28) For
which of you,
intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient
to finish it? (29) Lest haply, after he hath laid the
foundation, and
is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, (30) Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. (31) Or
what king,
going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet
him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
(32) Or else, while the other is yet a
great way off,
he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. (33) So
likewise,
whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple. (34) Salt
is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be
seasoned? (35) It is neither fit for
the land, nor
yet for the dunghill; but men cast it
out. He that
hath ears to hear, let him hear.
(I) Then drew near unto Him
all the publicans and sinners for to hear Him.
(2) And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying,
This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
(3) And He
spake this parable unto them, saying, (4) What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is
lost, until he
find it? (5) And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. (6) And
when he cometh home, he calleth together his
friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found My
sheep which was lost. (7) I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be
in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
(8) Either what woman having
ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? (9) And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. (10) Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of YAHWEH over one sinner that
repenteth.
(11) And He
said, A certain man had two sons: (12) And
the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of
goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. (13) And not many days after
the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his
substance with riotous living. (14) And when he had spent
all, there
arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
(15) And he went and joined
himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. (16) And
he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. (17) And
when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and
to spare, and I
perish with hunger! (18) I will arise and go to
my father, and
will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and before thee, (19) And am no more worthy to
be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. (20) And
he arose, and
came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. (21) And
the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. (22) But
the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
(23) And bring hither the
fatted calf,
and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: (24) For
this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.
(25) Now his elder son was in
the field: and
as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
(26) And he called one of the
servants, and
asked what these things meant. (27) And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed
the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. (28) And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father
out, and
entreated him. (29) And he answering said to
his father, Lo, these many years do I
serve thee,
neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest
me a kid, that
I might make merry with my friends: (30) But as soon as this thy
son was come,
which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. (31) And
he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
(32) It was meet that we
should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
(I) And He said also
unto His disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his
goods. (2) And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? Give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no
longer steward. (3) Then the steward said
within himself,
What shall I do? For my Sovereign taketh away
from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.
(4) I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the
stewardship,
they may receive me into their houses. (5) So he called every one
of his Sovereign's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto
my Sovereign? (6) And
he said, An
hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. (7) Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of
wheat. And he said
unto him, Take
thy bill, and
write fourscore. (8) And the Sovereign commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser
than the children of light. (9) And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into
everlasting habitations. (10) He that is faithful in
that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. (11) If
therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your
trust the true riches? (12) And if ye have not been
faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? (13) No
servant can serve two controllers or adowns: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to
the one, and despise
the other. Ye
cannot serve YAHWEH and mammon.
(14) And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard
all these things: and they derided Him.
(15) And He
said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves
before men; but
YAHWEH knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly
esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of YAHWEH.
(16) The law and the prophets
were until John: since that time the Kingdom of YAHWEH is preached, and every man presseth into it. (17) And it is easier for
Heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.
(18) Whosoever putteth away
his wife, and
marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery.
(19) There was a certain rich
man, which was
clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: (20) And
there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, (21) And desiring to be fed
with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and
licked his sores. (22) And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels
into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; (23) And in hell he lift up
his eyes, being
in torments,
and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
(24) And 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 tormented in this flame. (25) But
Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy
lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. (26) And
beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would
pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from
thence. (27) Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: (28) For
I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. (29) Abraham
saith unto him,
They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. (30) And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them
from the dead,
they will repent. (31) And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and
the prophets,
neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
(I) Then said He unto
the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will
come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
(2) It were better for him
that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. (3) Take
heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. (4) And
if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
(5) And the apostles said unto the Sovereign,
Increase our faith. (6) And the Sovereign said, If ye had
faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the
root, and be
thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
(7) But which of you, having a servant plowing
or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? (8) And
will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and
drunken; and
afterward thou shalt eat and drink? (9) Doth he thank that
servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. (10) So likewise ye, when ye shall have done
all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
(11) And it came to pass, as He went to Jerusalem, that He
passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. (12)
And as He entered into a certain
village, there met Him ten men that
were lepers, which stood afar off: (13) And they
lifted up their voices, and said, YAHshua,
Commander,
have mercy on us. (14) And when He
saw them, He said unto them, Go show yourselves unto
the priests. And
it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. (15) And one of them, when he saw that he was healed,
turned back, and with a loud voice glorified YAHWEH, (16) And fell down on his face at His feet,
giving Him thanks: and he was a
Samaritan. (17) And YAHshua answering said, Were
there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? (18) There
are not found that returned to give glory to YAHWEH, save this stranger. (19) And He
said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.
(20) And when He
was demanded of the Pharisees, when the Kingdom
of YAHWEH should come, He answered them and said, The Kingdom of YAHWEH cometh not with observation:
(21) Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! For, behold, the Kingdom of YAHWEH is within you.
(22) And He
said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to
see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. (23) And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them. (24) For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under Heaven, shineth unto the other part
under Heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in His day. (25) But
first must He suffer many things, and be rejected of this
generation. (26) And as it was in the
days of Noe, so
shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. (27) They
did eat, they
drank, they
married wives,
they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. (28) Likewise
also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; (29) But the same day that
Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from Heaven, and destroyed them all.
(30) Even thus shall it be in
the day when the Son of man is revealed. (31) In that day, he which shall be upon the
housetop, and
his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the
field, let him
likewise not return back. (32) Remember Lot's wife. (33) Whosoever
shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. (34) I tell you, in that night there shall
be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be
left. (35) Two women shall be
grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. (36) Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. (37) And they answered and said unto Him, Where, Sovereign? And He said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.
(I) And He spake a
parable unto them to this end, that
men ought always to pray, and not to faint; (2) Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not YAHWEH, neither regarded man:
(3) And there was a widow in
that city; and
she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
(4) And he would not for a
while: but
afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not YAHWEH, nor regard man; (5) Yet because this widow
troubleth me, I
will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
(6) And the Sovereign said, Hear what
the unjust judge saith. (7) And shall not YAHWEH avenge HIS OWN Elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with
them? (8) I tell you that HE will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall He find
faith on the earth?
(9) And He
spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were
righteous, and despised others: (10) Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. (11) The
Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, YAHWEH, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
(12) I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that
I possess. (13) And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much
as his eyes unto Heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, YAHWEH be merciful to me a
sinner. (14) I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that
exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
(15) And they brought unto Him also infants, that He
would touch them: but when His disciples saw it, they
rebuked them. (16) But YAHshua called them unto Him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto Me,
and forbid them not: for of such is the Kingdom
of YAHWEH. (17) Verily
I say unto you, Whosoever shall not
receive the Kingdom of YAHWEH as a little child shall
in no wise enter therein.
(18) And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Instructor, what shall I do to inherit eternal Life? (19) And YAHshua said unto him, Why
callest thou Me good? None is good, save one, that is, YAHWEH. (20) Thou knowest the Commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy
mother. [Exo. 20:12:17] (21)
And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. (22) Now when YAHshua heard these things, He said unto him, Yet lackest thou one
thing: sell all
that thou hast,
and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven: and come, follow Me.
(23) And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful:
for he was very rich. (24) And when YAHshua
saw that he was very sorrowful, He
said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into
the Kingdom of YAHWEH! (25) For
it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to
enter into the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (26) And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? (27) And He
said, The things which are impossible with men are
possible with YAHWEH. (28) Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and
followed Thee. (29) And He
said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the Kingdom of YAHWEH'S
sake, (30) Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come
life everlasting.
(31) Then He
took unto Him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are
written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
(32) For He shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: (33) And
they shall scourge Him, and put Him to
death: and the
third day He shall rise again. (34) And they understood none
of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the
things which were spoken.
(35) And it came to pass, that as He was come nigh unto Jericho, a
certain blind man sat by the way side begging: (36)
And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. (37) And they told him, that YAHshua of Nazareth passeth by. (38) And he cried, saying, YAHshua, Thou Son
of David, have mercy on me. (39) And they which went
before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the
more, Thou Son of
David, have mercy on me. (40) And YAHshua stood, and commanded him to
be brought unto Him: and when he was
come near, He asked him, (41) Saying, What wilt thou
that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Sovereign,
that I may receive my sight. (42) And YAHshua said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
(43) And immediately he received his sight, and
followed Him, glorifying YAHWEH:
and all the people, when they saw it, gave
praise unto YAHWEH.
(I) And YAHshua entered and passed through Jericho. (2) And, behold, there
was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he
was rich. (3) And he sought to see YAHshua Who He was; and could
not for the press, because he was little of stature. (4) And he ran before, and climbed up into a
sycamore tree to see Him: for He was to pass that way. (5) And when YAHshua
came to the place, He looked up, and
saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. (6) And he made haste, and
came down, and received Him
joyfully. (7) And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That He was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. (8) And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Sovereign;
Behold, Sovereign,
the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any
man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.
(9) And YAHshua said unto him, This
day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. (10) For
the Son of man is come to seek
and to save that which was lost.
(11) And as they heard these things, He added and spake a parable, because He was nigh to Jerusalem, and because
they thought that the Kingdom of YAHWEH should immediately appear. (12) He
said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far
country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. (13) And he called his ten
servants, and
delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. (14) But his citizens hated
him, and sent a
message after him, saying, We will not have this man
to reign over us. (15) And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the
kingdom, then
he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how
much every man had gained by trading. (16) Then came the first, saying, Sovereign, thy pound hath gained ten
pounds. (17) And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over
ten cities. (18) And the second came, saying, Sovereign, thy pound hath gained five
pounds. (19) And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
(20) And another came, saying, Sovereign, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: (21) For
I feared thee,
because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou
didst not sow. (22) And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth
will I judge thee, thou wicked
servant. Thou
knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: (23) Wherefore
then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? (24) And
he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him
that hath ten pounds. (25) (And they said unto him, Sovereign, he hath ten pounds.) (26) For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be
taken away from him. (27) But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before Me.
(28) And when He
had thus spoken, He went before,
ascending up to Jerusalem.
(29) And it came to pass, when He was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, (30) Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. (31) And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? Thus shall ye say unto
him, Because
the Sovereign hath need of him. (32) And they that were sent went their way, and
found even as He had said unto them.
(33) And as they were loosing the colt, the owners
thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? (34)
And they said, The Sovereign hath need of him. (35) And they brought him to YAHshua: and they cast their
garments upon the colt, and they set YAHshua thereon. (36)
And as He went, they spread their
clothes in the way. (37) And when He
was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole
multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise YAHWEH with a loud voice for all
the mighty works that they had seen; (38) Saying, Blessed
be the King that cometh in the name of YAHWEH [Psa 118:26]: peace in Heaven, and glory in the highest. (39)
And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto Him, Instructor, rebuke Thy disciples. (40) And He
answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their
peace, the
stones would immediately cry out.
(41) And when He
was come near, He beheld the city,
and wept over it, (42) Saying, If thou hadst
known, even
thou, at least
in this thy day, the things which belong unto
thy peace! but
now they are hid from thine eyes. (43) For the days shall come
upon thee, that
thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, (44) And shall lay thee even
with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not
the time of thy visitation.
(45) And He
went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them
that bought; (46) Saying unto them, It is
written, MY
house is the house of prayer [Isa.
56:7]: but ye have made it a den of
thieves. [Jer. 7:11]
(47) And He
taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief
of the people sought to destroy Him,
(48) And could not find what they might do: for all
the people were very attentive to hear Him.
(I) And it came to pass, that
on one of those days, as He
taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and
the scribes came upon Him with the elders, (2) And spake unto Him, saying, Tell us, by what authority
doest Thou these things? Or WHO is
HE that gave Thee this authority? (3) And He answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer Me: (4) The
baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or of men? (5) And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we
shall say, From Heaven; He will say,
Why then believed ye him not? (6) But and if we say, Of men;
all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. (7) And they answered, that they could not tell
whence it was. (8) And YAHshua said unto them, Neither
tell I you by what authority I do these things.
(9) Then began He
to speak to the people this parable; A certain man
planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long
time. (10) And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him
of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away
empty. (11) And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. (12) And
again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. (13) Then
said the Sovereign of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. (14) But when the husbandmen
saw him, they
reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. (15) So
they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the Sovereign of the vineyard do unto them?
(16) He shall come and
destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard
it, they said, YAHWEH forbid. (17) And He
beheld them, and said, What is this then that is
written, The
stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the Head
of the corner [Psa 118:22]? (18) Whosoever shall fall
upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder [Isa. 8:14-15
& Dan 2:34-35].
(19) And the chief priests and the scribes the same
hour sought to lay hands on Him; and
they feared the people: for they perceived that He had spoken this parable against them. (20) And they watched Him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men,
that they might take hold of His
words, that so they might deliver Him
unto the power and authority of the governor. (21)
And they asked Him, saying, Instructor,
we know that Thou sayest and
teachest rightly, neither acceptest Thou
the person of any, but teachest the
way of YAHWEH
truly: (22) Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar,
or no? (23) But He
perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why
tempt ye Me? (24) Show
Me a penny. Whose image and
superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. (25) And He
said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things
which be Caesar's, and unto YAHWEH the things which be YAHWEH'S.
(26) And they could not take hold of His words before the people: and they
marvelled at His answer, and held
their peace.
(27) Then came to Him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any
resurrection; and they asked Him, (28) Saying, Instructor, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's
brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother
should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother [Deu. 25:5]. (29) There were therefore seven brethren: and the
first took a wife, and died without children. (30)
And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. (31) And the third took her; and in like manner the
seven also: and they left no children, and died. (32)
Last of all the woman died also. (33)
Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? For seven had her to
wife. (34) And YAHshua answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: (35) But
they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from
the dead,
neither marry,
nor are given in marriage: (36) Neither can they die any
more: for they
are equal unto the angels; and are the children of YAHWEH, being the children of the resurrection. (37) Now
that the dead are raised, even Moses showed at the bush, when he calleth YAHWEH the Elohim of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob [Exo. 3:6, Exo
4:5]. (38) For
HE is not a Elohim of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto HIM. (39) Then certain of the
scribes answering said, Instructor, Thou
hast well said. (40) And after that they durst not ask Him any question at all.
(41) And He
said unto them, How say they that Messiah is David's Son? (42) And David himself saith
in the book of Psalms, YAHWEH said unto my Sovereign, Sit THOU on MY right hand, (43) Till I make Thine enemies Thy
footstool. [Psa 110 (I)] (44) David
therefore calleth Him Sovereign, how is He then his Son?
(45) Then in the audience of all the people He said unto His disciples, (46) Beware
of the scribes,
which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the Markets, and the highest seats in
the synagogues,
and the chief rooms at feasts; (47) Which devour widows'
houses, and for
a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
(I) And He looked up,
and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. (2) And He
saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. (3) And He
said, Of a truth I
say unto you,
that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: (4) For
all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of YAHWEH: but she of her penury hath
cast in all the living that she had.
(5) And as some spake of the temple, how it was
adorned with goodly stones and gifts, He
said, (6) As for these things which
ye behold, the
days will come,
in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown
down. (7)
And they asked Him, saying, Instructor,
but when shall these things be? And what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? (8) And He
said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in My name, saying, I am Messiah; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. (9) But when ye shall hear
of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
(10) Then said He
unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against
kingdom: (11) And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and
great signs shall there be from Heaven.
(12) But before all these, they shall lay their hands
on you, and
persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings
and rulers for My name's sake. (13) And
it shall turn to you for a testimony. (14) Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before
what ye shall answer: (15) For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor
resist. (16) And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. (17) And
ye shall be hated of all men for My name's sake. (18) But
there shall not a hair of your head perish.
(19) In your patience possess
ye your souls.
(20) And when ye shall see
Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. (21) Then
let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in
the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. (22) For
these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. (23) But
woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! For there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. (24) And
they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be
trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
(25) And there shall be signs
in the sun, and
in the moon,
and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (26) Men's
hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the
earth: for
the powers of Heaven shall be shaken [Hag. 2:6,21]. (27) And then shall they
see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory [Dan. 7:13-14]. (28) And when these things
begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
(29) And He
spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; (30) When
they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh
at hand. (31) So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the Kingdom of YAHWEH is nigh at hand. (32) Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not
pass away, till
all be fulfilled. (33) Heaven and earth shall
pass away: but My words shall not pass away.
(34) And take heed to
yourselves,
lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
(35) For as a snare shall it
come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. (36) Watch
ye therefore,
and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall
come to pass,
and to stand before the Son of man.
(37) And in the day time He was teaching in the temple; and at night He went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives. (38) And all the people came early in the morning to Him in the temple, for to hear Him.
(I) Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called
the Passover. (2) And the chief priests and scribes sought how
they might kill Him; for they feared
the people.
(3) Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot,
being of the number of the twelve. (4) And he
went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might
betray Him unto them. (5) And they were glad, and covenanted to give him
money. (6) And he promised, and sought opportunity to
betray Him unto them in the absence
of the multitude.
(7) Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the
Passover must be killed. (8) And He sent Peter and John, saying, Go and
prepare us the Passover, that we may eat. (9) And they said unto Him, Where wilt Thou
that we prepare? (10) And He
said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house
where he entereth in. (11) And ye shall say unto
the goodman of the house, The Instructor saith unto
thee, Where is
the guestchamber, where I shall eat
the Passover with My disciples? (12) And
he shall show you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. (13) And they went, and found as He had said unto them: and they made ready the Passover.
(14) And when the hour was come, He sat down, and the twelve apostles with Him. (15) And He
said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer:
(16) For I say unto you, I will not any more
eat thereof,
until it be fulfilled in the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (17) And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this,
and divide it among yourselves: (18) For
I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the Kingdom of YAHWEH shall come. (19) And He
took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it,
and gave unto them, saying, This is My body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of Me.
(20) Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the New
Testament in My blood, which is shed for you. (21) But, behold, the hand of him that
betrayeth Me is with Me on the table. (22) And
truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom He is betrayed! (23) And they began to inquire among themselves, which
of them it was that should do this thing.
(24) And there was also a strife among them, which of
them should be accounted the greatest. (25) And He said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise rule over them; and they that exercise
authority upon them are called benefactors.
(26) But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. (27) For
whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? But I am among
you as He that serveth. (28) Ye
are they which have continued with Me
in My temptations. (29) And
I appoint unto you a kingdom, as My FATHER hath appointed
unto Me; (30) That
ye may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging
the twelve tribes of Israel.
(31) And the Sovereign said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: (32) But
I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. (33) And he said unto Him, Sovereign, I am ready to go with Thee, both into prison, and to death. (34) And He
said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt
thrice deny that thou knowest Me.
(35) And He
said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. (36) Then said He
unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. (37) For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in Me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors [Isa. 53:12]:
for the things concerning Me have an
end. (38) And they said, Sovereign,
behold, here are two swords. And He said unto them, It is enough.
(39) And He
came out, and went, as He was wont,
to the mount of Olives; and His
disciples also followed Him. (40) And when He
was at the place, He said unto them,
Pray that ye enter not into temptation. (41) And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,
and prayed, (42) Saying, FATHER, if THOU be
willing, remove
this cup from Me: nevertheless not My will, but THINE, be done. (43) And there appeared an
angel unto Him from Heaven,
strengthening Him. (44) And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His
sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. (45) And when He
rose up from prayer, and was come to His
disciples, He found them sleeping
for sorrow, (46) And said unto them, Why
sleep ye? Rise
and pray, lest
ye enter into temptation.
(47) And while He
yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve,
went before them, and drew near unto YAHshua to kiss Him. (48) But YAHshua said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? (49) When they which were
about Him saw what would follow,
they said unto Him, Sovereign,
shall we smite with the sword? (50) And one of them smote the
servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. (51) And YAHshua answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And He
touched his ear, and healed him. (52) Then YAHshua
said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which
were come to Him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?
(53) When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no
hands against Me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
(54) Then took they Him, and led Him, and brought Him into
the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. (55) And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of
the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. (56) But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the
fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with Him. (57)
And he denied Him, saying, Woman, I
know Him not. (58) And after a little while another saw him, and
said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. (59) And about the space of one hour after another
confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with Him:
for he is a Galilaean. (60) And Peter said, Man, I
know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. (61) And the Sovereign turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter
remembered the word of the Sovereign, how He had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny Me thrice. (62) And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
(63) And the men that held YAHshua mocked Him, and smote Him. (64) And when they had blindfolded Him, they struck Him on the face, and asked Him,
saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote Thee?
(65) And many other things blasphemously spake they
against Him.
(66) And as soon as it was day, the elders of the
people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led Him into their council, saying, (67) Art Thou
the Messiah?
Tell us. And He said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: (68) And
if I also ask you, ye will not answer Me, nor let Me go.
(69) Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the
right hand of the power of YAHWEH [Psa 110:1]. (70) Then said they all, Art Thou then the Son of YAHWEH? And He said unto them, Ye say that I am.
(71) And they said, What need we any further witness?
For we ourselves have heard of His Own mouth.
(I) And the whole multitude of them arose, and led Him unto Pilate. (2) And they began to accuse Him, saying, We found this fellow
perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying
that He Himself is Messiah a King. (3) And Pilate
asked Him, saying, Art Thou the King of the Jews? And He answered him and said, Thou sayest it. (4) Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this
man. (5) And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching
throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. (6) When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether
the man were a Galilaean. (7) And as soon as he knew
that he belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.
(8) And when Herod saw YAHshua, he was exceeding glad: for
he was desirous to see Him of a long
season, because he had heard many
things of Him; and he hoped to have
seen some miracle done by Him. (9) Then he questioned with Him in many words; but He
answered him nothing. (10) And the chief priests and
scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.
(11) And Herod with his men of war set Him at nought, and mocked Him, and arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him again to Pilate. (12) And the
same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at
enmity between themselves.
(13) And Pilate, when he had called together the
chief priests and the rulers and the people, (14)
Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the
people: and, behold, I, having examined Him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things
whereof ye accuse Him: (15) No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and,
lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto Him.
(16) I will therefore chastise Him, and release Him. (17) (For of necessity he must release one unto them
at the feast.) (18) And they cried out all at once, saying, Away
with this man, and release unto us
Barabbas: (19) (Who for a certain sedition made in the city,
and for murder, was cast into prison.) (20) Pilate
therefore, willing to release YAHshua, spake again to them. (21) But they cried, saying, Crucify Him, crucify Him. (22) And he said unto them the third time, Why, what
evil hath He done? I have found no
cause of death in Him: I will
therefore chastise Him, and let Him go. (23) And they
were instant with loud voices, requiring that He might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief
priests prevailed. (24) And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as
they required. (25) And he released unto them him that for sedition
and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered YAHshua
to their will.
(26) And as they led Him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of
the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after YAHshua.
(27) And there followed Him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed
and lamented Him. (28) But YAHshua turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for Me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. (29) For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall
say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never
bare, and the
paps which never gave suck. (30) Then shall they begin
to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us [Hos. 10:8]. (31) For
if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
(32) And there were also two other, malefactors, led
with Him to be put to death.
(33) And when they were come to the place, which is
called Calvary, there they crucified Him,
and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. (34) Then said YAHshua, FATHER, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted His raiment, and cast lots [Psa 22:18]. (35) And the people stood beholding. And the rulers
also with them derided Him, saying, He saved
others; let Him save Himself [Psa 22:7-8], if He be Messiah,
the chosen of YAHWEH.
(36) And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, and offering Him
vinegar [Psa.
:69:21], (37) And saying, If Thou be the king of the Jews, save Thyself. (38) And a superscription also
was written over Him in letters of
Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
(39) And one of the malefactors which were hanged
railed on Him, saying, If Thou be Messiah, save Thyself and us. (40) But the other answering
rebuked Him, saying, Dost not Thou fear YAHWEH, seeing Thou art in the same condemnation? (41)
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man
hath done nothing amiss. (42) And he said unto YAHshua,
Sovereign,
remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. (43) And YAHshua said unto him, Verily
I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with Me in paradise.
(44) And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a
darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. (45) And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the
temple was rent in the midst. (46) And when YAHshua
had cried with a loud voice, He
said, FATHER, into THY hands I commend My spirit [Psa 31:5]: and having said thus, He gave up the spirit. (47) Now when the centurion saw what was done, he
glorified YAHWEH,
saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. (48) And all
the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were
done, smote their breasts, and returned. (49) And all His acquaintance, and the women that
followed Him from Galilee, stood
afar off, beholding these things.
(50) And, behold, there
was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and
he was a good man, and a just: (51) (The
same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited
for the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (52) This man went unto Pilate, and begged the
body of YAHshua.
(53) And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen,
and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was
laid. (54) And that day was the preparation, and the Sabbath drew on. (55) And the women also, which came with Him from Galilee, followed after, and
beheld the sepulchre, and how His
body was laid. (56) And they returned, and prepared spices and
ointments; and rested the Sabbath
day according to the commandment.
(I) Now upon the first day
of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre,
bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. (2) And they found the stone
rolled away from the sepulchre. (3) And they
entered in, and found not the body of the Sovereign YAHshua. (4) And it
came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by
them in shining garments: (5) And as they were afraid,
and bowed down their faces to the
earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? (6) He is
not here, but is risen: remember how He
spake unto you when He was yet in
Galilee, (7) Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of
sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. (8) And they remembered His words, (9) And returned from the
sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. (10) It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told
these things unto the apostles. (11) And
their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. (12) Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre;
and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and
departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
(13) And, behold, two of them went that same day to a
village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. (14) And they
talked together of all these things which had happened. (15) And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, YAHshua
Himself drew near, and went with
them. (16) But their eyes were holden that they should not
know Him. (17) And He
said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? (18) And the one of them,
whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto Him, Art Thou only a
stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass
there in these days? (19) And He said unto them, What things? And they said unto Him, Concerning YAHshua of Nazareth, which was a
prophet mighty in deed and word before YAHWEH and all the people: (20) And how the chief priests and our rulers
delivered Him to be condemned to
death, and have crucified Him. (21) But we trusted that it had been He which should have redeemed Israel:
and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. (22) Yea, and certain women also of our company made
us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; (23) And when they found not His body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of
angels, which said that He was
alive. (24) And certain of them which were with us went to
the sepulchre, and found it even so
as the women had said: but Him they
saw not. (25) Then He
said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: (26) Ought
not Messiah to have suffered these things, and to enter into His
glory? (27)
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, He expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself. (28)
And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and He made as though He would have gone further. (29) But they
constrained Him, saying, Abide with
us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And He went in to tarry with them. (30) And it came to pass, as He sat at meat with them, He
took bread, and blessed it, and
brake, and gave to them. (31) And their eyes were
opened, and they knew Him; and He vanished out of their sight. (32) And they said one to another, Did not our heart
burn within us, while He talked with
us by the way, and while He opened
to us the scriptures? (33) And they rose up the same
hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and
them that were with them, (34) Saying, The Sovereign
is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. (35)
And they told what things were done in
the way, and how He was known of
them in breaking of bread.
(36) And as they thus spake, YAHshua Himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. (37) But they were terrified
and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. (38) And He
said unto them, Why are ye troubled? And why do thoughts arise
in your hearts? (39) Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself: handle Me, and see; for a spirit hath not
flesh and bones, as ye see Me have. (40) And when He had thus spoken, He showed them His hands and His feet. (41) And while they yet believed not for joy, and
wondered, He said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
(42) And they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish, and of a honeycomb. (43) And He
took it, and did eat before them.
(44) And He
said unto them, These are the words which I
spake unto you,
while I was yet with you, that all things must be
fulfilled,
which were written in the law of Moses, and in the
prophets, and in the psalms, concerning Me.
(45) Then opened He
their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, (46) And said unto them, Thus
it is written,
and thus it behoved Messiah to suffer, and to rise from the dead
the third day: (47) And that repentance and
remission of sins should be preached in His
name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
(48) And ye are witnesses of
these things. (49) And, behold, I send the promise of My
FATHER upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with
power from on high.
(50) And He
led them out as far as to Bethany, and He
lifted up His hands, and blessed
them. (51) And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was
parted from them, and carried up into Heaven. (52)
And they worshipped Him, and
returned to Jerusalem with great joy: (53) And were
continually in the temple, praising and blessing YAHWEH. Amen.
(I) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with YAHWEH, and the Word
was Elohim.
(2) The same was in the beginning with YAHWEH.
(3) All things were made by Him; and without Him was
not any thing made that was made. (4) In Him was life; and the life was the Light
of men. (5) And the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended
it not. (6) There was a man sent from YAHWEH, whose name was John. (7)
The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through Him might believe. (8) He was not that Light,
but was sent to bear witness of that Light. (9) That was
the true Light,
which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. (10) He
was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him
not. (11) He
came unto His Own, and His Own received Him not. (12) But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of YAHWEH, even
to them that believe on His
name: (13) Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will
of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of YAHWEH. (14) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we
beheld His glory, the glory as of
the only begotten of the FATHER,) full of grace and truth. (15) John bare witness of Him, and cried, saying, This was He of Whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred
before me: for He was before me. (16) And of His
fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. (17) For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by YAHshua
Messiah.
(18) No man hath seen YAHWEH at any time; the only
begotten Son,
which is in the bosom of the FATHER, He
hath declared Him.
(19) And this is the record of John, when the Jews
sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? (20) And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed,
I am not the Messiah.
(21) And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias?
And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. (22) Then said they unto him, Who art thou? That we
may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? (23) He said, I am
the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of YAHWEH
[Isa 40:3], as said the prophet Esaias. (24) And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. (25) And they asked him, and said unto him, Why
baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Messiah, nor Elias, neither that prophet? (26) John answered them, saying, I baptize with
water: but there standeth one among you, Whom
ye know not; (27) He it
is, Who coming after me is preferred
before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. (28) These things were done in Bethabara beyond
Jordan, where John was baptizing.
(29) The next day John seeth YAHshua coming unto him, and saith,
Behold the Lamb
of YAHWEH,
which taketh away the sin of the world. (30) This is He of Whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me:
for He was before me. (31) And I knew Him
not: but that He should be made
manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water. (32) And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending
from Heaven like a dove, and it abode upon Him.
(33) And I knew Him
not: but HE that sent me to baptize
with water, the same said unto me, Upon Whom
thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, the same is He
which baptizeth with the Holy Spirit. (34) And I
saw, and bare record that this is the Son of YAHWEH.
(35) Again the next day after John stood, and two of His disciples; (36) And looking upon YAHshua as he walked, he saith,
Behold the Lamb
of YAHWEH!
(37) And the two disciples heard Him speak, and they followed YAHshua. (38) Then YAHshua
turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What
seek ye? They
said unto Him, Rabbi, (which is to
say, being interpreted, Instructor,) where dwellest Thou? (39) He
saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw
where He dwelt, and abode with Him that day: for it was about the
tenth hour. (40) One of the two which heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. (41) He first findeth his own brother Simon, and
saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Messiah.
(42) And he brought him to YAHshua. And when YAHshua
beheld him, He said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
(43) The day following YAHshua would go forth into
Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow
Me.
(44) Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew
and Peter. (45) Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We
have found Him, of Whom Moses in the law, and the prophets,
did write, YAHshua
of Nazareth, the Son of Joseph. (46) And
Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip
saith unto him, Come and see. (47) YAHshua saw Nathanael coming to Him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
(48) Nathanael saith unto Him, Whence knowest thou me? YAHshua answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee. (49) Nathanael answered and saith unto Him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of YAHWEH; Thou art the King of Israel. (50) YAHshua
answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? Thou shalt see greater things than these. (51) And He saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see Heaven open, and the angels of YAHWEH ascending and descending
upon the Son of man.
(I) And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee;
and the mother of YAHshua was there: (2)
And both YAHshua
was called, and His disciples, to
the marriage. (3) And when they wanted wine, the mother of YAHshua
saith unto him, They have no wine. (4) YAHshua
saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do
with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. (5) His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever He saith unto you, do it.
(6) And there were set there six waterpots of stone,
after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins
apiece. (7) YAHshua saith unto them, Fill
the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. (8) And He
saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor
of the feast. And
they bare it. (9) When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water
that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew
the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, (10) And saith unto Him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when
men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but Thou hast kept the
good wine until now. (11) This beginning of
miracles did YAHshua
in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His
glory; and His disciples believed on
Him.
(12) After this He
went down to Capernaum, He, and His mother, and His brethren, and His
disciples: and they continued there not many days.
(13) And the Jews' Passover was at hand, and YAHshua
went up to Jerusalem, (14) And found in the temple
those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: (15) And when He
had made a scourge of small cords, He
drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out
the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; (16)
And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things
hence; make not
My FATHER'S
house a house of merchandise. (17) And His
disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of THINE house hath eaten ME up [Psa.
69:9]. (18) Then answered the Jews and said unto Him, What sign showest Thou unto us, seeing that Thou doest these things? (19) YAHshua answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I
will raise it up. (20) Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this
temple in building, and wilt Thou
rear it up in three days? (21) But He spake of the temple of His
body. (22) When therefore He was risen from the dead, His
disciples remembered that He had
said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the Word
which YAHshua
had said.
(23) Now when He
was in Jerusalem at the Passover, in the feast day, many believed in His
name, when they saw the miracles which He
did. (24) But YAHshua did not commit Himself unto them, because He
knew all men, (25) And needed not that any should testify of man:
for He knew what was in man.
(I) There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler
of the Jews: (2) The same came to YAHshua by night, and said unto Him, Rabbi, we know that Thou art a teacher come from YAHWEH:
for no man can do these miracles that Thou
doest, except YAHWEH
be with Him. (3) YAHshua answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(4) Nicodemus saith unto Him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second
time into His mother's womb, and be
born? (5) YAHshua answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (6) That which is born of
the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (7) Marvel
not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (8) The
wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence
it cometh, and
whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. (9) Nicodemus answered and
said unto Him, How can these things
be? (10) YAHshua answered and said unto him, Art thou an instructor of Israel, and knowest not these
things? (11) Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have
seen; and ye
receive not our witness. (12) If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? (13) And
no man hath ascended up to Heaven, but He that came
down from Heaven, even the Son of man which is in Heaven. (14) And
as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: (15) That whosoever believeth
in Him should not perish, but have eternal Life.
(16) For YAHWEH so loved the world, that HE gave HIS only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (17) For
YAHWEH sent not HIS Son into
the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. (18) He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not
is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only
begotten Son
of YAHWEH. (19) And this is the
condemnation,
that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were
evil. (20) For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be
reproved. (21) But he that doeth truth
cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in YAHWEH.
(22) After these things came YAHshua and His disciples into the land of Judaea; and there He tarried with them, and baptized. (23) And John also was baptizing in Aenon near to
Salim, because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized. (24) For John was not yet cast into prison. (25) Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews
about purifying. (26) And they came unto John, and said unto him,
Rabbi, He that was with thee beyond
Jordan, to Whom thou barest witness,
behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come
to Him. (27) John answered and said, A man can receive nothing,
except it be given him from Heaven. (28) Ye yourselves
bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Messiah, but that I am sent before Him. (29)
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom,
which standeth and heareth Him, rejoiceth
greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. (30) He
must increase, but I must decrease.
(31) He
that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and
speaketh of the earth: He that
cometh from Heaven is above all. (32) And what
He hath seen and heard, that He testifieth; and no man receiveth His testimony. (33) He
that hath received His testimony
hath set to his seal that YAHWEH is true. (34)
For He Whom YAHWEH hath sent speaketh the words of YAHWEH: for YAHWEH giveth not the Spirit by
measure unto Him. (35) The FATHER loveth the Son,
and hath given all things into His
hand. (36) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he
that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of YAHWEH abideth
on him.
(I) When therefore the Sovereign knew how the Pharisees had heard that YAHshua
made and baptized more disciples than John, (2) (Though YAHshua
Himself baptized not, but His disciples,) (3) He
left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. (4)
And He must needs go through
Samaria. (5) Then cometh He
to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that
Jacob gave to his son Joseph. (6) Now Jacob's well was
there. YAHshua
therefore, being wearied with His journey, sat thus on the well: and
it was about the sixth hour. (7) There
cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: YAHshua saith unto her, Give
Me to drink. (8) (For His disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) (9) Then saith the woman of Samaria unto Him, How is it that Thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me,
which am a woman of Samaria? For the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
(10) YAHshua answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of YAHWEH, and Who it is
that saith to thee, Give Me to drink; thou wouldest have asked
of Him, and He would have given thee living water. (11) The woman saith unto Him, Sir, Thou hast
nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast Thou that living water? (12) Art Thou
greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof
himself, and his children, and his cattle? (13) YAHshua
answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this
water shall thirst again: (14) But whosoever drinketh
of the water that I shall give him
shall never thirst; but the water that I
shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting
life. (15)
The woman saith unto Him, Sir, give
me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. (16) YAHshua saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. (17) The woman answered and
said, I have no husband. YAHshua said unto her, Thou
hast well said,
I have no husband: (18) For
thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. (19) The woman saith unto Him, Sir, I perceive that Thou art a prophet. (20) Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye
say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. (21) YAHshua saith unto her, Woman, believe Me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the FATHER. (22) Ye
worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
(23) But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers
shall worship the FATHER in spirit and in
truth: for the FATHER seeketh such to worship HIM. (24) YAHWEH is a Spirit: and they that worship HIM
must worship HIM in spirit and in
truth. (25)
The woman saith unto Him, I know
that Messias cometh, which is called Messiah: when He is come, He will tell
us all things. (26) YAHshua saith unto her, I that speak
unto thee am He.
(27) And upon this came His disciples, and marvelled that He talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest Thou? Or, Why talkest Thou with her? (28) The woman then left her waterpot, and went her
way into the city, and saith to the men, (29) Come,
see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Messiah?
(30) Then they went out of the city, and came unto Him. (31)
In the mean while His disciples
prayed Him, saying, Rabbi, eat. (32) But He
said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. (33) Therefore said the
disciples one to another, Hath any man brought Him ought to eat? (34) YAHshua saith unto them, My meat is
to do the will of HIM that sent Me, and to finish HIS
work. (35) Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh
harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (36) And
he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth
and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
(37) And herein is that
saying true,
One soweth, and
another reapeth. (38) I sent you to reap that
whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.
(39) And many of the Samaritans of that city believed
on Him for the saying of the woman,
which testified, He told me all that
ever I did. (40) So when the Samaritans were come unto Him, they besought Him that He would tarry
with them: and He abode there two
days. (41) And many more believed because of His Own word; (42) And said unto the woman,
Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard Him ourselves, and know that this is indeed
the Messiah,
the Saviour
of the world.
(43) Now after two days He departed thence, and went into Galilee. (44) For YAHshua Himself
testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country. (45) Then when He
was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received Him, having seen all the things that He did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the
feast.
(46) So YAHshua came again into Cana of Galilee, where He made the water wine. And there was a
certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. (47) When he heard that YAHshua was come out of Judaea into
Galilee, he went unto Him, and
besought Him that he would come
down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. (48) Then said YAHshua unto him, Except
ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe.
(49) The nobleman saith unto Him, Sir, come down ere my child die. (50) YAHshua saith unto him, Go
thy way; thy
son liveth. And
the man believed the word that YAHshua had spoken unto him, and he went his way.
(51) And as he was now going down, his servants met
him, and told him, saying, Thy son
liveth. (52) Then inquired he of them the hour when he began
to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left
him. (53) So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which YAHshua said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. (54) This is again
the second miracle that YAHshua
did, when He was come out of Judaea
into Galilee.
(I) After this there was
a feast of the Jews; and YAHshua went up to Jerusalem.
(2) Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep Market a pool, which is called in the
Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. (3) In
these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting
for the moving of the water. (4) For an angel went down at
a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first
after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever
disease he had. (5) And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity
thirty and eight years. (6) When YAHshua saw him lie, and knew that
he had been now a long time in that case,
He saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
(7) The impotent man answered Him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into
the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. (8) YAHshua saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. (9) And immediately the man
was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the Sabbath.
(10) The Jews therefore said unto him that was cured,
It is the Sabbath day: it is not
lawful for thee to carry thy bed. (11) He answered them, He that made me whole, the same said unto me, Take up thy bed, and walk. (12) Then asked they Him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and
walk? (13) And he that was healed wist not Who it was: for YAHshua had conveyed Himself away, a multitude being in that place. (14) Afterward YAHshua findeth him in the temple, and said unto
him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. (15) The man departed, and
told the Jews that it was YAHshua, which had made him whole. (16) And therefore did the Jews persecute YAHshua,
and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath day. (17) But YAHshua answered them, My FATHER worketh hitherto, and I work. (18) Therefore the Jews sought
the more to kill Him, because He not only had broken the Sabbath, but said also that YAHWEH was
His FATHER, making Himself equal with YAHWEH.
(19) Then answered YAHshua and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the FATHER do: for what things soever HE
doeth, these
also doeth the Son likewise. (20) For the FATHER loveth the Son, and showeth Him
all things that HIMSELF doeth: and HE will show Him greater
works than these, that ye may marvel. (21) For as the FATHER raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom He will.
(22) For the FATHER judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: (23) That
all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the FATHER. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the FATHER which hath sent Him. (24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My
word, and
believeth on HIM that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death
unto life. (25) Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of YAHWEH: and they that hear shall
live. (26) For as the FATHER hath life in HIMSELF; so hath HE given
to the Son to have life in Himself;
(27) And hath given him
authority to execute judgment also, because He is the
Son of man. (28) Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are
in the graves shall hear His voice, (29) And
shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
(30) I can of Mine Own Self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and My judgment is just; because I seek
not Mine Own will, but the will of the FATHER
which hath sent Me. (31) If
I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not
true. (32) There is another that beareth witness of Me;
and I know that the witness which he
witnesseth of Me is true. (33) Ye
sent unto John,
and he bare witness unto the truth. (34) But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I
say, that ye
might be saved. (35) He was a burning and a
shining light:
and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in His light. (36) But I have greater witness than that
of John:
for the works which the FATHER hath given Me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of Me, that the FATHER hath sent Me. (37) And
the FATHER HIMSELF, which hath sent Me, hath borne witness of Me. Ye have neither heard HIS voice at any time, nor seen HIS shape. (38) And ye have not HIS word abiding in you: for whom HE hath sent, Him ye believe not. (39) Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye
have eternal Life: and they are they which
testify of Me. (40) And
ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life. (41) I receive
not honour from men. (42) But I know you, that ye have not the love of YAHWEH in you. (43) I am come in My FATHER'S
name, and ye
receive Me not: if another shall come in
his own name,
him ye will receive. (44) How can ye believe, which receive honour one
of another, and
seek not the honour that cometh from YAHWEH only? (45) Do
not think that I will accuse you to
the FATHER: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. (46) For had ye believed
Moses, ye would
have believed Me: for he wrote of Me.
(47) But if ye believe not
his writings,
how shall ye believe My words?
(I) After these things YAHshua
went over the sea of Galilee, which is the
sea of Tiberias. (2) And a great multitude
followed Him, because they saw His miracles which He did on them that were diseased. (3)
And YAHshua
went up into a mountain, and there He
sat with His disciples. (4) And the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh.
(5) When YAHshua then lifted up His eyes, and saw a great company come unto Him, He saith unto
Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? (6) And this He said to prove Him: for He Himself knew what He would do. (7) Philip answered Him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is
not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. (8) One of His
disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto Him, (9) There is a lad here, which hath five barley
loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? (10) And YAHshua said, Make the
men sit down. Now
there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five
thousand. (11) And YAHshua took the loaves; and when He had given thanks, He distributed to the disciples, and
the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as
they would. (12) When they were filled, He said unto His
disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. (13) Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets
with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above
unto them that had eaten. (14) Then those men, when they
had seen the miracle that YAHshua did, said, This is of a truth that
prophet that should come into the world.
(15) When YAHshua therefore perceived that they would come
and take Him by force, to make Him a king, He departed again into a mountain Himself alone.
(16) And when even was now come, His disciples
went down unto the sea, (17) And entered into a ship,
and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and YAHshua
was not come to them. (18) And the sea arose by
reason of a great wind that blew. (19) So when
they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see YAHshua
walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid. (20) But He
saith unto them, It is I;
be not afraid. (21) Then they willingly received Him into the ship: and immediately the
ship was at the land whither they went.
(22) The day following, when the people which stood
on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save
that one whereinto His disciples
were entered, and that YAHshua went not with His disciples into the boat, but that His disciples were
gone away alone; (23) (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias
nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Sovereign
had given thanks:) (24) When the people therefore saw that YAHshua
was not there, neither His
disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for YAHshua.
(25) And when they had found Him on the other side of the sea, they said unto Him, Rabbi, when camest Thou hither? (26) YAHshua answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek Me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of
the loaves, and
were filled. (27) Labour not for the meat
which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto
you: for him
hath YAHWEH the FATHER sealed. (28) Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of YAHWEH?
(29) YAHshua answered and said unto them, This is the work of YAHWEH, that ye believe on Him
Whom HE hath sent. (30) They said therefore unto Him, What sign showest Thou
then, that we may see, and believe Thee?
What dost Thou work? (31) Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it
is written, HE gave them
bread from Heaven to eat [Psa. 78:24]. (32) Then YAHshua
said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that
bread from Heaven; but My FATHER giveth you the true Bread
from Heaven. (33) For the Bread of YAHWEH is He which cometh
down from Heaven, and giveth life unto the world. (34) Then said they unto Him, Sovereign, evermore give us this bread. (35) And YAHshua said unto them, I am the Bread of Life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst. (36) But
I said unto you, That ye also have seen Me, and believe not. (37) All that the FATHER giveth Me shall
come to Me; and him that cometh to Me I
will in no wise cast out. (38) For I came down from Heaven, not to do Mine Own will, but the will of HIM
that sent Me. (39) And
this is the FATHER'S will which hath
sent Me, that of all which HE hath given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up
again at the last day. (40) And this is the will of HIM that sent Me,
that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
(41) The Jews then murmured at Him, because He said, I am the Bread which came down from Heaven.
(42) And they said, Is not this YAHshua, the Son of Joseph, whose father and
mother we know? How is it then that He
saith, I came down from Heaven?
(43) YAHshua therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves.
(44) No man can come to Me, except the FATHER which hath sent Me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
(45) It is written in the
prophets, And they
shall be all taught of YAHWEH. [Isa. 54:13] Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the FATHER, cometh unto Me.
(46) Not that any man hath
seen the FATHER, save He which is of YAHWEH, He hath seen the FATHER. (47) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me
hath everlasting life. (48) I am that Bread of life. (49) Your
fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead. (50) This is the Bread which cometh down from Heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. (51) I am the living bread which came down from Heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the Bread
that I will give is My flesh, which I will give
for the life of the world.
(52) The Jews therefore strove among themselves,
saying, How can this man give us His flesh to eat? (53) Then YAHshua said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of
the Son of man, and drink His
blood, ye have
no life in you. (54) Whoso eateth My flesh, and drinketh My
blood, hath eternal Life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
(55) For My flesh is meat indeed, and My blood is
drink indeed. (56) He that eateth My flesh, and drinketh My
blood, dwelleth
in Me, and I in him. (57) As
the living FATHER hath sent Me, and I live by the
FATHER: so he that eateth Me, even he shall live by Me. (58) This
is that Bread which came down from
Heaven: not as
your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this Bread
shall live for ever. (59) These things said He in the synagogue, as He
taught in Capernaum.
(60) Many therefore of His disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it? (61) When YAHshua knew in Himself that His disciples
murmured at it, He said unto them, Doth this offend you?
(62) What and if ye shall see
the Son of man ascend up where He was before? (63) It
is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I
speak unto you,
they are spirit, and they are life. (64) But there are some of
you that believe not. For YAHshua knew from the beginning who they were
that believed not, and who should betray Him.
(65) And He
said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto Me,
except it were given unto him of My FATHER.
(66) From that time
many of His disciples went back,
and walked no more with Him. (67) Then said YAHshua unto the twelve, Will
ye also go away? (68) Then Simon Peter answered Him, Sovereign, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal
Life. (69) And we believe and are sure that Thou art that Messiah, the Son of the Living Elohim. (70) YAHshua answered them, Have
not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? (71) He spake of Judas Iscariot the
son of Simon: for he it was that should betray Him, being one of the twelve.
(I) After these things YAHshua walked in Galilee: for He would not walk in Jewry, because the
Jews sought to kill Him. (2) Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. (3) His
brethren therefore said unto Him,
Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that Thy
disciples also may see the works that Thou
doest. (4) For there
is no man that doeth any thing in
secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If Thou do these things, show Thyself
to the world. (5) For neither did His brethren believe in Him.
(6) Then YAHshua said unto them, My time is
not yet come:
but your time is alway ready. (7) The world cannot hate
you; but Me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are
evil. (8) Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet
unto this feast: for My time is not yet full
come. (9)
When He had said these words unto
them, He abode still in Galilee.
(10) But when His
brethren were gone up, then went He
also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. (11) Then the Jews sought Him at the feast, and said, Where is He? (12) And there was much murmuring among the people
concerning Him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but
He deceiveth the people. (13) Howbeit no man spake openly of Him for fear of the Jews.
(14) Now about the midst of the feast YAHshua
went up into the temple, and taught. (15) And the
Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned? (16) YAHshua answered them, and said, My doctrine is not Mine, but HIS that sent Me. (17) If
any man will do HIS will, he shall know of the
doctrine,
whether it be of YAHWEH, or whether I speak of Myself. (18) He that speaketh of
himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is
in him. (19) Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of
you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill Me? (20) The people answered and
said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth
about to kill Thee? (21) YAHshua answered and said unto them, I have done one work, and ye all marvel. (22) Moses therefore gave
unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the Sabbath
day circumcise a man. (23) If a man on the Sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses
should not be broken; are ye angry at Me, because I have made a man every whit whole on
the Sabbath day? (24) Judge
not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
(25) Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this
He, Whom they seek to kill? (26) But, lo,
He speaketh boldly, and they say
nothing unto Him. Do the rulers know
indeed that this is the very Messiah? (27) Howbeit
we know this man whence He is: but
when Messiah
cometh, no man knoweth whence He is.
(28) Then cried YAHshua in the temple as He taught, saying, Ye both know Me, and ye know whence I
am: and I am not come of Myself, but HE that sent Me is true, WHOM ye know not. (29) But I know HIM: for I am from HIM, and HE hath sent Me. (30) Then they sought to take Him: but no man laid hands on Him, because His hour was not yet come. (31) And many
of the people believed on Him, and
said, When Messiah
cometh, will He do more miracles
than these which this man hath done? (32) The Pharisees heard that the people murmured
such things concerning Him; and the
Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take Him. (33) Then said YAHshua unto them, Yet a
little while am I with you, and then I go unto HIM that sent Me. (34) Ye shall seek Me, and shall not find Me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come. (35) Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither
will He go, that we shall not find Him? Will He go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the
Gentiles? (36) What manner
of saying is this that He said, Ye shall seek Me, and shall not find Me: and where I am, thither ye cannot
come?
(37) In the last day, that great day of the feast, YAHshua stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. (38) He
that believeth on Me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall
flow rivers of living water. (39) (But this spake He of the Spirit, which they that believe on Him should receive: for the Holy Spirit was not yet given; because that YAHshua was not yet glorified.) (40) Many of the people therefore, when they heard
this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. (41) Others said, This is the Messiah. But some said, Shall Messiah
come out of Galilee? (42) Hath not the scripture
said, That Messiah
cometh of the seed of David [II Sam. 7:8-14], and out of the town of Bethlehem [Mic. 5:2],
where David was? (43) So there was a division among the people because
of Him. (44) And some of them would have taken Him; but no man laid hands on Him.
(45) Then came the officers to the chief priests and
Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought Him? (46)
The officers answered, Never man spake like this man. (47) Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also
deceived? (48) Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees
believed on Him? (49) But this people who knoweth not the law are
cursed. (50) Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to YAHshua
by night, being one of them,) (51) Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know
what he doeth? (52) They answered and said unto him, Art thou also
of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet. (53) And every man went unto his own house.
(I) YAHshua went unto the mount of Olives. (2) And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down, and taught them. (3) And the
scribes and Pharisees brought unto Him
a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, (4) They say unto Him, Instructor, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
(5) Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such
should be stoned: but what sayest Thou?
(6) This they said, tempting Him, that they might have to accuse Him. But YAHshua stooped down, and with His finger wrote on the ground, as though He heard them not. (7) So when
they continued asking Him, He lifted up Himself, and said unto them, He that is
without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. (8) And again He stooped down, and wrote on the
ground. (9) And they which heard it, being convicted by their
own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and YAHshua
was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. (10) When YAHshua had lifted up Himself, and saw none but the woman, He said unto her, Woman, where are those thine
accusers? Hath
no man condemned thee? (11) She said, No man, Sovereign. And YAHshua said unto her, Neither do I
condemn thee:
go, and sin no
more.
(12) Then spake YAHshua again unto them, saying, I am the Light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of life. (13) The Pharisees therefore said unto Him, Thou bearest record of Thyself;
Thy record is not true. (14) YAHshua answered and said unto them, Though I bear
record of Myself, yet My record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. (15) Ye
judge after the flesh; I judge no man. (16) And
yet if I judge, My judgment is true: for I am not
alone, but I and the FATHER that
sent Me. (17) It
is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. (18) I am one
that bear witness of Myself, and the FATHER that sent Me
beareth witness of Me. (19) Then said they unto Him, Where is Thy FATHER?
YAHshua
answered, Ye neither know Me,
nor My FATHER: if ye had known Me, ye should have known My FATHER also. (20) These words spake YAHshua
in the treasury, as He taught in the
temple: and no man laid hands on Him;
for His hour was not yet come.
(21) Then said YAHshua again unto them, I go My way, and ye shall seek Me, and shall die in your sins: whither I go, ye cannot come. (22) Then said the Jews, Will He kill Himself? Because
He saith, Whither
I go, ye cannot come. (23) And He
said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this
world. (24) I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am He, ye shall die in your sins. (25) Then said they unto Him, Who art Thou? And YAHshua
saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto
you from the beginning. (26) I have many things to say
and to judge of you: but HE that sent Me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of HIM. (27) They understood not that He spake to them of the FATHER.
(28) Then said YAHshua unto them, When
ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am He, and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My FATHER hath taught Me, I speak these things. (29) And HE that sent Me is with Me: the FATHER hath not left Me alone; for I do always
those things that please HIM. (30) As He spake these words, many believed on Him.
(31) Then said YAHshua to those Jews which believed on Him, If ye
continue in My word, then are ye My disciples
indeed; (32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (33) They answered Him, We be Abraham's seed, and were
never in bondage to any man: how sayest Thou,
Ye shall be made free? (34) YAHshua answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin
is the servant of sin. (35) And the servant abideth
not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. (36) If
the Son therefore shall make you
free, ye shall
be free indeed. (37) I know that ye are
Abraham's seed;
but ye seek to kill Me, because My word hath no place in you. (38) I speak that
which I have seen with My FATHER: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. (39) They answered and said
unto him, Abraham is our father. YAHshua saith unto them, If
ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. (40) But
now ye seek to kill Me, a man that hath told you
the truth,
which I have heard of YAHWEH: this did not Abraham. (41) Ye
do the deeds of your father. Then said they to Him, We be not born of fornication; we have one FATHER,
even YAHWEH. (42) YAHshua said unto them, If
YAHWEH were your FATHER, ye would love Me: for I proceeded
forth and came from YAHWEH; neither came I of
Myself, but HE sent Me. (43) Why
do ye not understand My speech? Even because ye cannot hear My
word. (44) Ye are of your father
the devil, and
the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth
in him. When he
speaketh a lie,
he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
(45) And because I tell you the truth, ye believe Me not. (46) Which
of you convinceth Me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe Me?
(47) He that is of YAHWEH heareth YAHWEH'S words: ye therefore hear them
not,
because ye are not of YAHWEH. (48) Then answered the Jews, and said unto Him, Say we not well that Thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
(49) YAHshua answered, I have not a
devil; but I honour My FATHER, and ye do dishonour Me. (50) And
I seek not Mine Own glory: there is one that seeketh
and judgeth. (51) Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep My
saying, he
shall never see death. (52) Then said the Jews unto Him, Now we know that Thou
hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and Thou sayest, If a man keep My
saying, he shall never taste of death. (53) Art Thou greater than our father Abraham,
which is dead? And the prophets are dead: Whom
makest Thou Thyself? (54) YAHshua answered, If I honour Myself, My honour is
nothing: it is My FATHER that
honoureth Me; of WHOM ye say, that HE is your Elohim: (55) Yet
ye have not known HIM; but I know HIM: and if I should say, I know HIM not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know HIM, and keep HIS
saying. (56) Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad. (57) Then said the Jews unto Him, Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast Thou seen Abraham? (58) YAHshua said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. (59) Then took they up stones to cast at Him: but YAHshua hid Himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of
them, and so passed by.
(I) And as YAHshua passed by, He saw a man which was blind from his birth. (2) And His disciples asked Him,
saying, Rabbi, who did sin, this
man, or his parents, that he was born blind? (3) YAHshua
answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of YAHWEH should be made manifest
in him. (4) I must work the works of HIM
that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. (5) As
long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world. (6) When He had thus spoken, He
spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, (7) And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation,
Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing. (8) The neighbours therefore, and they which before
had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? (9) Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. (10) Therefore said they unto him, How were thine
eyes opened? (11) He answered and said, A man that is called YAHshua
made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam,
and wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight. (12) Then said they unto him, Where is He? He said, I know not.
(13) They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime
was blind. (14) And it was the Sabbath day when YAHshua made the clay, and opened his eyes. (15) Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he
had received his sight. He said unto them, He
put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do see. (16) Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man
is not of YAHWEH,
because He keepeth not the Sabbath day. Others said, How can a man
that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among them. (17) They say unto the blind man again, What sayest
thou of Him, that He hath opened thine eyes? He said, He is a prophet. (18) But the Jews did not believe concerning him,
that he had been blind, and received his sight, until they called the parents
of him that had received his sight. (19) And they
asked them, saying, Is this your son, who ye say was born blind? How then doth
he now see? (20) His parents answered them and said, We know that
this is our son, and that he was born blind: (21)
But by what means he now seeth, we know not; or who hath opened his eyes, we
know not: he is of age; ask him: he shall speak for himself. (22) These words
spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed
already, that if any man did confess that He
was Messiah,
he should be put out of the synagogue. (23)
Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him. (24) Then again called they the man that was blind,
and said unto him, Give YAHWEH the praise: we know that this man is a
sinner. (25) He answered and said, Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now
I see. (26) Then said they to him again, What did He to thee? How opened He thine eyes? (27) He answered them, I have told you already, and
ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it
again? Will ye also be His
disciples? (28) Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art His disciple; but we are Moses'
disciples. (29) We know that YAHWEH spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence He is. (30) The man answered and said unto them, Why herein
is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence He is, and yet He hath opened mine eyes. (31) Now we know that YAHWEH heareth not sinners: but if
any man be a worshipper of YAHWEH, and doeth HIS will, him HE
heareth. (32) Since the world began was it not heard that any
man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. (33)
If this man were not of YAHWEH, He
could do nothing. (34) They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether
born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.
(35) YAHshua heard that they had cast him out; and
when He had found him, He said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of YAHWEH? (36) He answered and said, Who is He, Sovereign,
that I might believe on Him? (37) And YAHshua said unto him, Thou
hast both seen Him, and it is He that talketh with thee. (38) And he said, Sovereign,
I believe. And he worshipped Him. (39) And YAHshua said, For judgment
I am come into this world, that they which see not
might see; and
that they which see might be made blind.
(40) And some of
the Pharisees which were with Him
heard these words, and said unto Him,
Are we blind also? (41) YAHshua said unto them, If
ye were blind,
ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.
(I) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by
the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. (2) But
he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. (3) To
him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. (4) And
when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
(5) And a stranger will they
not follow, but
will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. (6) This parable spake YAHshua
unto them: but they understood not what things they were which He spake unto them.
(7) Then said YAHshua unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the Door of
the sheep. (8) All that ever came
before Me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear
them. (9) I am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (10) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly. (11) I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth His life
for the sheep. (12) But he that is a
hireling, and
not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
(13) The hireling fleeth, because he is a hireling, and careth not for the
sheep. (14) I am the good Shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine. (15) As
the FATHER knoweth Me, even so know I the FATHER: and I lay down My life for the sheep. (16) And
other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear My voice; and there shall be one fold, and one Shepherd. (17) Therefore
doth My FATHER love
Me, because I lay
down My life, that I might take it again. (18) No man taketh it from Me, but I lay it down
of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power
to take it again. This commandment have I
received of My FATHER.
(19) There was a division therefore again among the
Jews for these sayings. (20) And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear
ye Him? (21) Others said, These are not the words of him that
hath a devil. Can a devil open the eyes of the blind?
(22) And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication,
and it was winter. (23) And YAHshua walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. (24) Then came the Jews round about Him, and said unto Him, How long dost Thou
make us to doubt? If Thou be the Messiah,
tell us plainly. (25) YAHshua answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in My FATHER'S name, they bear witness of Me.
(26) But ye believe not, because ye are not of My sheep, as I said unto
you. (27) My sheep hear My
voice, and I know them, and they follow Me:
(28) And I give unto them eternal
Life; and
they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck
them out of My hand. (29) My FATHER, which gave them Me,
is greater than all; and no man is able
to pluck them out of My FATHER'S
hand. (30) I and My FATHER are one. (31) Then the Jews took up
stones again to stone Him. (32) YAHshua answered them, Many
good works have I showed you from My FATHER; for which of those works do ye stone Me? (33) The Jews answered Him, saying, For a good work we stone Thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that Thou, being a man, makest Thyself
Elohim.
(34) YAHshua answered them, Is
it not written in your law, I said, Ye are elohim [Psa. 82:6]? (35) If HE called them elohim, unto whom the word of YAHWEH came, and the scripture cannot be broken; (36) Say
ye of Him, Whom the FATHER hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of YAHWEH? (37) If
I do not the works of My FATHER, believe Me not. (38) But
if I do, though ye believe not Me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the FATHER is in Me,
and I in HIM. (39) Therefore they sought again to take Him: but He escaped out of their hand,
(40)
And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized;
and there He abode. (41) And many resorted unto Him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake
of this man were true. (42) And many believed on Him there.
(I) Now a certain man was
sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the
town of Mary and her sister Martha. (2) (It was that Mary which anointed the Sovereign
with ointment, and wiped His feet
with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) (3)
Therefore His sisters sent unto Him, saying, Sovereign, behold, he whom Thou lovest is sick. (4) When YAHshua heard that,
He said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of YAHWEH, that the Son of YAHWEH might be
glorified thereby. (5) Now YAHshua loved Martha, and her sister, and
Lazarus. (6) When He
had heard therefore that he was sick, He
abode two days still in the same place where He was. (7) Then after that saith He to His disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
(8) His disciples say unto Him,
Rabbi, the Jews of late sought to
stone Thee; and goest Thou thither again? (9) YAHshua answered, Are
there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. (10) But
if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. (11) These things said He: and after that He saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus
sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake
him out of sleep. (12) Then said His
disciples, Sovereign,
if he sleep, he shall do well. (13) Howbeit YAHshua
spake of His death: but they thought
that He had spoken of taking of rest
in sleep. (14) Then said YAHshua unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. (15) And I am glad for your sakes that I
was not there,
to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. (16) Then said Thomas, which
is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die
with Him.
(17) Then when YAHshua came, He found that he had lain in
the grave four days already. (18) Now Bethany was nigh unto
Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: (19) And many
of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning their brother. (20) Then Martha, as soon as she heard that YAHshua
was coming, went and met Him: but
Mary sat still in the house. (21) Then said Martha unto YAHshua, Sovereign, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. (22) But I know, that even now, whatsoever Thou wilt ask of YAHWEH, YAHWEH will give it thee. (23) YAHshua
saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. (24) Martha saith unto Him, I know that he shall rise again in
the resurrection at the last day. (25) YAHshua
said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: (26) And
whosoever liveth and believeth in Me
shall never die. Believest thou this? (27) She saith unto Him, Yea, Sovereign: I believe that Thou art the Messiah, the Son of YAHWEH, which should come into the world. (28) And when she had so said, she went her way, and
called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Instructor is come, and calleth for
thee. (29) As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto Him. (30) Now YAHshua was not yet come into the town, but was
in that place where Martha met Him. (31) The Jews then which were with her in the house,
and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out,
followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there. (32) Then when Mary was come where YAHshua
was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying unto Him, Sovereign, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. (33) When YAHshua therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews
also weeping which came with her, He
groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, (34) And
said, Where have ye laid him? They said unto Him, Sovereign, come and see. (35) YAHshua wept. (36) Then
said the Jews, Behold how He loved
him! (37) And some of them said, Could not this man, which
opened the eyes of the blind, have caused that even this man should not have
died? (38) YAHshua therefore again groaning in Himself cometh to the grave. It was a
cave, and a stone lay upon it. (39) YAHshua said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto Him, Sovereign, by this time he
stinketh: for he hath been dead four
days. (40) YAHshua saith unto her, Said
I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the
glory of YAHWEH? (41) Then they took away the
stone from the place where the dead
was laid. And YAHshua
lifted up His eyes, and said, FATHER, I thank THEE that THOU hast heard Me. (42) And I knew that THOU hearest
Me always: but because of the people
which stand by I said it, that they may believe that THOU hast sent Me. (43) And when He thus had spoken, He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. (44) And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and
foot with graveclothes: and His face
was bound about with a napkin. YAHshua saith unto them, Loose
him, and let
him go.
(45) Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and
had seen the things which YAHshua did, believed on Him. (46) But some of them went their ways to the
Pharisees, and told them what things YAHshua had done.
(47) Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees
a council, and said, What do we? For this man doeth many miracles. (48) If we let Him
thus alone, all men will believe on Him: and the Romans shall come and take
away both our place and nation. (49) And one
of them, named Caiaphas, being the
high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, (50) Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that
one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. (51) And this spake he not of himself: but being high
priest that year, he prophesied that YAHshua should die for that nation; (52) And not for that nation only, but that also He should gather together in one the
children of YAHWEH
that were scattered abroad. (53) Then
from that day forth they took counsel together for to put Him to death.
(54) YAHshua therefore walked no more openly among the
Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called
Ephraim, and there continued with His
disciples. (55) And the Jews' Passover was nigh at hand: and
many went out of the country up to Jerusalem before the passover, to purify
themselves. (56) Then sought they for YAHshua, and spake among
themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that He will not come to the feast? (57) Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had
given a commandment, that, if any man knew where He were, he should show it, that
they might take Him.
(I) Then YAHshua six days before the passover came to
Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom He raised from the dead. (2) There
they made Him a supper; and Martha
served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with Him. (3)
Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the
feet of YAHshua,
and wiped His feet with her hair:
and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. (4) Then saith one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray Him,
(5) Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred
pence, and given to the poor? (6) This he said, not that he
cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what
was put therein. (7) Then said YAHshua, Let her alone: against the day of My burying hath she kept this. (8) For
the poor always ye have with you; but Me ye have
not always.
(9) Much people of the Jews therefore knew that He was there: and they came not for YAHshua'
sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom He had raised from the dead. (10) But the
chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; (11) Because that by reason of Him many of the Jews went away, and believed on YAHshua.
(12) On the next day much people that were come to
the feast, when they heard that YAHshua was coming to Jerusalem, (13) Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to
meet Him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed
is the King of Israel that cometh in the
name of the YAHWEH
[Psa 118:26]. (14) And YAH-shua, when He had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, (15) Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King
cometh, sitting on an ass's colt [Zec.
9:9]. (16) These things understood not His disciples at the first: but when YAHshua was glorified, then
remembered they that these things were written of Him, and that they had
done these things unto Him. (17) The people therefore that was with Him when He called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead,
bare record. (18) For this cause the people also met Him, for that they heard that He had done this miracle. (19) The Pharisees therefore said among themselves,
Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? Behold, the world is gone after Him.
(20) And there were certain Greeks among them that
came up to worship at the feast: (21) The same
came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired Him, saying, Sir, we would see YAHshua.
(22) Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again
Andrew and Philip tell YAHshua. (23) And YAHshua
answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be
glorified. (24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much
fruit. (25) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his
life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. (26) If
any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also My servant be: if any man serve Me, him will My FATHER honour. (27) Now
is My soul troubled; and what shall I say? FATHER, save Me from this
hour: but for
this cause came I unto this hour. (28) FATHER, glorify THY name. Then came there a
voice from Heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. (29)
The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to Him. (30) YAHshua
answered and said, This voice came not because of Me, but for your sakes. (31) Now is the judgment of
this world: now
shall the prince of this world be cast out.
(32) And I,
if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me. (33) This He
said, signifying what death He
should die. (34) The people answered Him, We have heard out of the law that Messiah abideth for ever: and how
sayest Thou, The Son of man
must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?
(35) Then YAHshua said unto them, Yet
a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. (36) While
ye have light,
believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light. These things spake YAHshua,
and departed, and did hide Himself
from them. (37) But though He
had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him: (38)
That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, YAHWEH
[Isa 53:1], who hath believed our report? And to
whom hath the arm of YAHWEH been revealed? (39) Therefore they could not believe, because that
Esaias said again, (40) HE
hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see
with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them [Isa 6:9-10].
(41) These things said Esaias, when he saw His glory, and spake of Him. (42)
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on Him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the
synagogue: (43) For they loved the praise of men more than the
praise of YAHWEH.
(44) YAHshua cried and said, He
that believeth on Me, believeth not on Me, but on HIM that
sent Me. (45) And
he that seeth Me seeth HIM that sent Me. (46) I am come a Light into the world, that whosoever believeth on Me should not abide in darkness.
(47) And if any man hear My words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
(48) He that rejecteth Me, and receiveth not My
words, hath one
that judgeth him: the word that I
have spoken,
the same shall judge him in the last day.
(49) For I have not spoken of Myself; but the FATHER which sent Me, HE gave Me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should
speak. (50) And I know that HIS commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the FATHER said unto Me, so I speak.
(I) Now before the feast of the passover, when YAHshua
knew that His hour was come that He should depart out of this world unto
the FATHER,
having loved His Own which were in the world, He loved them unto the end. (2) And supper being ended, the devil having now put
into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son,
to betray Him; (3) YAHshua knowing that the FATHER had given all things into His hands, and that He was come from YAHWEH, and went to YAHWEH;
(4) He
riseth from supper, and laid aside His
garments; and took a towel, and girded Himself.
(5) After that He
poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded. (6) Then cometh He
to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto Him,
Sovereign,
dost Thou wash my feet? (7) YAHshua answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest
not now; but
thou shalt know hereafter. (8) Peter saith unto Him, Thou shalt never
wash my feet. YAHshua
answered him, If I
wash thee not,
thou hast no part with Me. (9) Simon Peter saith unto Him, Sovereign, not my feet only, but
also my hands and my head. (10) YAHshua
saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to
wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all. (11) For He knew who should betray Him;
therefore said He, Ye are not all clean.
(12) So after He
had washed their feet, and had taken His
garments, and was set down again, He
said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? (13) Ye call Me Instructor
and Sovereign: and ye say well; for so I am. (14) If
I then, your
Sovereign and Instructor, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. (15) For
I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. (16) Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his Sovereign; neither he that is sent
greater than he that sent Him. (17) If
ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
(18) I speak not of you all: I know whom I have
chosen: but
that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with Me hath lifted up his heel against Me [Psa. 41:9]. (19) Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe that I
am He. (20) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth Me; and he that receiveth Me receiveth HIM that sent Me.
(21) When YAHshua
had thus said, He was troubled in
spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray Me. (22) Then the disciples looked one on another,
doubting of whom He spake. (23) Now there was leaning on YAHshua' bosom one of His disciples, whom YAHshua
loved. (24) Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he
should ask who it should be of whom He
spake. (25) He then lying on YAHshua' breast saith unto Him, Sovereign, who is it? (26) YAHshua answered, He it
is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when He
had dipped the sop, He gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. (27) And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then
said YAHshua
unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. (28) Now no man at the table
knew for what intent He spake this
unto him. (29) For some of
them thought, because Judas had the bag, that YAHshua had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of
against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. (30) He then having received the sop went immediately
out: and it was night.
(31) Therefore, when he was gone out, YAHshua
said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and YAHWEH is glorified in Him. (32) If
YAHWEH be glorified in Him, YAHWEH shall also glorify Him
in HIMSELF, and shall straightway glorify
Him.
(33) Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek Me: and as I said
unto the Jews,
Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you. (34) A
new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
(35) By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to
another.
(36) Simon Peter said unto Him, Sovereign, whither goest Thou?
YAHshua
answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow Me
now; but thou
shalt follow Me afterwards. (37) Peter said unto Him, Sovereign, why cannot I follow Thee now? I will lay down my life for
thy sake. (38) YAHshua answered him, Wilt
thou lay down thy life for My sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied Me
thrice.
(I) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in YAHWEH, believe also in Me.
(2) In My FATHER'S house are many
mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a
place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be
also. (4) And whither I go
ye know, and
the way ye know. (5) Thomas saith unto Him, Sovereign, we know not whither Thou goest; and how can we know the way? (6) YAHshua saith unto him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the FATHER, but by Me. (7) If
ye had known Me, ye should have known My FATHER also: and from henceforth ye
know HIM, and have seen HIM.
(8) Philip saith unto Him, Sovereign, show us the FATHER, and it sufficeth us. (9) YAHshua saith unto him, Have
I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not
known Me, Philip? He that hath seen Me hath seen the FATHER; and how sayest thou then, Show us the FATHER? (10) Believest thou not that I am in the FATHER, and the FATHER in Me? The words that I
speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but the FATHER that dwelleth in Me, HE doeth the
works. (11) Believe Me that I am
in the FATHER, and the FATHER in Me: or else believe Me
for the very works' sake. (12) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My FATHER. (13) And whatsoever ye shall
ask in My name, that will I do, that the FATHER may be glorified
in the Son. (14) If
ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it. (15) If ye love Me, keep My Commandments. (16) And
I will pray the FATHER, and HE shall give you another Comforter, that it may abide with you for ever; (17) Even the
Spirit of truth; which the world cannot receive, because it seeth it not, neither knoweth it: but ye know it for it dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. (18) I will not
leave you comfortless: I will come to
you. (19) Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me
no more; but ye
see Me: because I live, ye shall live also. (20) At that day ye shall
know that I am in My FATHER, and ye in Me, and I in you. (21) He
that hath My Commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My FATHER, and I will love
him, and will
manifest Myself to him. (22) Judas saith unto Him, not Iscariot, Sovereign, how is it that Thou wilt manifest Thyself unto us, and not unto the world? (23) YAHshua answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My FATHER will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
(24) He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the word which ye hear is not Mine, but the FATHER'S which sent Me.
(25) These things have I
spoken unto you, being yet present with you. (26) But
the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, which the FATHER will send in My
name, it shall
teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (27) Peace
I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (28) Ye
have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto
you. If ye
loved Me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the FATHER: for My FATHER is greater than I.
(29) And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. (30) Hereafter
I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this
world cometh,
and hath nothing in Me. (31) But
that the world may know that I love
the FATHER; and as the FATHER gave Me
commandment,
even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
(I) I am the true vine, and My FATHER is the husbandman. (2) Every branch in Me that beareth not fruit HE taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, HE purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (3) Now
ye are clean through the word which I
have spoken unto you. (4) Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear
fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. (5) I am the vine, ye are
the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing. (6) If
a man abide not in Me, he is cast forth as a
branch, and is
withered; and
men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. (7) If
ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
(8) Herein is My FATHER
glorified, that
ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be My
disciples. (9) As the FATHER hath loved Me, so have I loved you: continue ye in My love.
(10) If ye keep My Commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have
kept My FATHER'S Commandments, and abide in HIS love.
(11) These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy
might be full. (12) This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (13) Greater love hath no man
than this, that
a man lay down his life for his friends.
(14) Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. (15) Henceforth
I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth
not what his Sovereign doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I
have heard of My FATHER I have made known
unto you. (16) Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen
you, and
ordained you,
that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your
fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the FATHER in My name, HE may give it you. (17) These things I command you, that ye love one another. (18) If
the world hate you, ye know that it hated Me
before it hated you. (19) If
ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. (20) Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater
than his Sovereign. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept My
saying, they
will keep yours also. (21) But all these things
will they do unto you for My name's
sake, because
they know not HIM that sent Me.
(22) If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloak for their sin. (23) He
that hateth Me hateth My FATHER also. (24) If
I had not done among them the works
which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both Me and My FATHER. (25) But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated Me without a cause [Psa. 35:19;
69:4]. (26) But
when the Comforter is come, which I will send
unto you from the FATHER, even the Spirit of
truth, which
proceedeth from the FATHER, it shall testify of Me: (27) And
ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with Me from the beginning.
(I) These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be
offended. (2) They shall put you out
of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth YAHWEH service. (3) And
these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the FATHER, nor Me. (4) But
these things have I told you, that when the time shall
come, ye may
remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. (5) But
now I go My way to HIM that sent Me; and none of you asketh Me, Whither goest Thou?
(6) But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your
heart. (7) Nevertheless I
tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not
away, the
Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send it unto you. (8) And when it is come, it will reprove the world
of sin, and of
righteousness,
and of judgment: (9) Of sin, because they believe not
on Me;
(10) Of righteousness, because I go to My FATHER, and ye see Me no
more; (11) Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. (12) I have yet
many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
(13) Howbeit when it, the Spirit of truth, is come, it will guide you into all
truth: for it
shall not speak of itself; but whatsoever it shall hear, that shall it
speak: and it
will show you things to come. (14) it shall glorify Me: for it shall receive of Mine, and shall show it unto you. (15) All
things that the FATHER hath are Mine: therefore said I, that it shall take of Mine, and shall show it unto
you. (16) A little while, and ye shall not see Me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see Me, because I go to
the FATHER. (17) Then said some of His disciples among themselves, What is this that He saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see Me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see Me: and, Because I go to
the FATHER? (18) They said therefore, What
is this that He saith, A little
while? We cannot tell what He saith.
(19) Now YAHshua knew that they were desirous to ask Him, and said unto them, Do ye inquire among yourselves of that I said, A little while, and ye shall not see Me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see Me?
(20) Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. (21) A
woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more
the anguish,
for joy that a man is born into the world.
(22) And ye now therefore
have sorrow:
but I will see you again, and your heart shall
rejoice, and
your joy no man taketh from you. (23) And in that day ye shall
ask Me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the FATHER in My name, HE will give it you.
(24) Hitherto have ye asked
nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
(25) These things have I
spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no
more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show
you plainly of the FATHER. (26) At that day ye shall ask
in My name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray
the FATHER for you: (27) For the FATHER HIMSELF loveth
you, because ye
have loved Me, and have believed that I came out from YAHWEH. (28) I came forth
from the FATHER, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the FATHER. (29) His
disciples said unto Him, Lo, now
speakest Thou plainly, and speakest
no proverb. (30) Now are we sure that Thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask Thee: by this we believe that Thou camest forth from YAHWEH.
(31) YAHshua answered them, Do
ye now believe? (32) Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave Me alone: and yet I am not
alone, because
the FATHER is with Me. (33) These
things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have
tribulation:
but be of good cheer; I have overcome
the world.
(I) These words spake YAHshua, and lifted up His eyes to Heaven, and said, FATHER, the hour is come; glorify THY Son, that THY Son also may glorify THEE: (2) As
thou hast given Him power over all
flesh, that He should give eternal Life to as many as THOU
hast given Him. (3) And
this is life eternal, that they might know THEE
the only true Elohim, and YAHshua Messiah, Whom THOU hast sent. (4) I have glorified
THEE on the earth: I have finished the work which THOU
gavest Me to do. (5) And
now, O FATHER, glorify THOU Me with THINE OWN SELF with the glory which I
had with THEE before the world was. (6) I have
manifested THY name unto the men
which THOU gavest Me out of the world: THINE they were, and THOU gavest
them Me; and they have kept THY word.
(7) Now they have known that
all things whatsoever THOU hast
given Me are of THEE. (8) For I have given unto them the words which THOU gavest Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from THEE, and they have believed
that THOU didst send Me.
(9) I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which THOU
hast given Me; for they are THINE.
(10) And all Mine are THINE, and THINE are Mine; and I am
glorified in them. (11) And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to THEE. Holy FATHER, keep through THINE OWN name those whom THOU
hast given Me, that they may be one, as we are. (12) While I was with them
in the world, I kept them in THY name: those that THOU
gavest Me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. (13) And
now come I to THEE; and these things I
speak in the world, that they might have My
joy fulfilled in themselves. (14) I have given them THY word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. (15) I pray not
that THOU shouldest take them out of
the world, but
that THOU shouldest keep them from
the evil. (16) They are not of the
world, even as I am not of the world. (17) Sanctify
them through THY truth: THY word is truth. (18) As THOU hast sent Me into
the world, even
so have I also sent them into the
world. (19) And for their sakes I
sanctify Myself, that they also might be
sanctified through the truth. (20) Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which
shall believe on Me through their
word; (21) That they all may be one; as THOU, FATHER, art in Me, and I in THEE, that they also may be one
in us: that the
world may believe that THOU hast
sent Me. (22) And
the glory which THOU gavest Me I
have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: (23) I in them, and THOU in Me, that they may be made
perfect in one;
and that the world may know that THOU
hast sent Me, and hast loved them, as THOU hast loved Me. (24) FATHER, I will that they
also, whom THOU hast given Me,
be with Me where I am; that they may behold My
glory, which THOU hast given Me:
for THOU lovedst Me before the foundation of the world. (25) O Righteous FATHER, the world hath not known THEE: but I have known THEE, and these have known that THOU hast sent Me. (26) And
I have declared unto them THY name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith THOU hast loved Me may be in them, and I in them.
(I) When YAHshua had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the
which He entered, and His disciples. (2) And Judas also, which betrayed Him, knew the place: for YAHshua
ofttimes resorted thither with His
disciples. (3) Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. (4) YAHshua therefore, knowing all things that should
come upon Him, went forth, and said
unto them, Whom seek ye? (5) They answered Him, YAHshua of Nazareth. YAHshua saith unto them, I am He. And Judas also, which betrayed Him, stood with them. (6) As soon then as He had said unto them, I am He, they went backward, and fell to the ground. (7) Then asked He
them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, YAHshua of Nazareth. (8) YAHshua answered, I have told
you that I am He: if therefore ye seek Me, let these go their way:
(9) That the saying might be fulfilled, which He spake, Of
them which THOU gavest Me have I lost none. (10) Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and
smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name
was Malchus. (11) Then said YAHshua unto Peter, Put
up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which My FATHER hath given Me, shall I not drink it?
(12) Then the band and the captain and officers of
the Jews took YAHshua,
and bound Him, (13) And led Him
away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high
priest that same year. (14) Now Caiaphas was he,
which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die
for the people.
(15) And Simon Peter followed YAHshua, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high
priest, and went in with YAHshua into the palace of the high priest. (16) But Peter stood at the door without. Then went
out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto
her that kept the door, and brought in Peter. (17)
Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this Man’s disciples? He saith, I am not. (18)
And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it
was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed
himself.
(19) The high priest then asked YAHshua of His disciples, and of His
doctrine. (20) YAHshua answered him, I spake
openly to the world; I ever taught in
the synagogue,
and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. (21) Why askest thou Me? Ask them which heard Me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I
said. (22)
And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck YAHshua
with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest Thou the high priest so? (23) YAHshua
answered him, If I
have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest Thou Me?
(24) Now Annas had sent Him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
(25) And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They
said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one
of His disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. (26) One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off,
saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with Him? (27) Peter then denied again: and immediately the
cock crew.
(28) Then led they YAHshua from Caiaphas unto the hall
of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment
hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover. (29) Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What
accusation bring ye against this man? (30) They answered
and said unto him, If He were not a
malefactor, we would not have delivered Him
up unto thee. (31) Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye Him, and judge Him according to your law. The Jews therefore said unto him, It is
not lawful for us to put any man to death: (32) That the
saying of YAHshua
might be fulfilled, which He spake,
signifying what death He should die.
(33) Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall
again, and called YAHshua, and said unto Him, Art Thou the King of
the Jews? (34) YAHshua answered him, Sayest
thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of Me? (35) Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine Own nation and the chief priests have delivered Thee unto me: what hast Thou done? (36) YAHshua answered, My kingdom
is not of this world: if My kingdom
were of this world, then would My
servants fight,
that I should not be delivered to
the Jews: but
now is My kingdom not from hence. (37) Pilate therefore said
unto Him, Art Thou a king then? YAHshua answered, Thou
sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I
into the world,
that I should bear witness unto the
truth. Every
one that is of the truth heareth My
voice.
(38) Pilate saith unto Him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again
unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in Him no fault at all. (39) But ye have a custom, that I should release unto
you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of
the Jews? (40) Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man,
but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
(I) Then Pilate therefore took YAHshua, and scourged Him. (2) And the
soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it
on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe, (3) And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote Him with their hands. (4) Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith
unto them, Behold, I bring Him forth
to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in Him. (5) Then came YAHshua forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and
the purple robe. And Pilate saith
unto them, Behold the man! (6) When the chief priests
therefore and officers saw Him, they
cried out, saying, Crucify Him, crucify Him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye Him, and crucify Him: for I find no fault in Him.
(7) The Jews answered him, We have a law, and by our
law He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of YAHWEH. (8)
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; (9) And went again into the judgment hall, and saith
unto YAHshua,
Whence art Thou? But YAHshua
gave him no answer. (10) Then saith Pilate unto Him, Speakest Thou not
unto me? Knowest Thou not that I
have power to crucify Thee, and have
power to release Thee? (11) YAHshua answered, Thou
couldest have no power at all against
Me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that
delivered Me unto thee hath the
greater sin. (12) And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release Him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If
thou let this man go, thou art not
Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar. (13) When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he
brought YAHshua
forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the
Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. (14) And it
was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith
unto the Jews, Behold your King! (15) But they
cried out, Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him. Pilate
saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king
but Caesar. (16) Then delivered he Him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took YAHshua,
and led Him away.
(17) And He
bearing His cross went forth into a
place called the place of a skull,
which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: (18) Where
they crucified Him, and two others
with Him, on either side one, and YAHshua
in the midst. (19) And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, YAHshua
OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. (20) This
title then read many of the Jews: for the place where YAHshua was crucified was nigh to
the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and
Greek, and Latin. (21) Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate,
Write not, The King
of the Jews; but that He said, I am King of the Jews. (22) Pilate answered, What I have written I have
written.
(23) Then the soldiers, when they had crucified YAHshua,
took His garments, and made four
parts, to every soldier a part; and also His coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top
throughout. (24) They said therefore among themselves, Let us not
rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be
fulfilled, which saith, They parted My raiment among them, and for My vesture they did cast lots [Psa. 22:18]. These things therefore the soldiers did. (25)
Now there stood by the cross of YAHshua His
mother, and His mother's sister,
Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary
Magdalene. (26) When YAHshua therefore saw His mother, and the disciple standing by, whom He loved, He saith unto His mother, Woman, behold thy Son! (27) Then saith He to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his
own home.
(28) After this, YAHshua knowing that all things were now
accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. (29) Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and
they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it
upon hyssop, and put it to His mouth. (30) When YAHshua therefore had received the vinegar, He said, It is
finished: and
He bowed His head, and gave up the spirit.
(31) The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation,
that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath day, (for that Sabbath
day was a high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. (32) Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of
the first, and of the other which was crucified with Him. (33) But when they came to YAHshua, and saw that He was dead already, they brake not His legs: (34) But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced His side, and forthwith came there out
blood and water. (35) And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he
saith true, that ye might believe. (36) For
these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of Him shall not be broken [34:20; Exo. 12:46; Num. 9:12]. (37) And
again another scripture saith, They shall look on Him Whom they pierced [Zec. 12:10].
(38) And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a
disciple of YAHshua,
but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the
body of YAHshua:
and Pilate gave him leave. He came
therefore, and took the body of YAHshua. (39) And
there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to YAHshua by night, and brought a
mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pound weight. (40) Then took they the body of YAHshua, and wound it in linen
clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. (41) Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new
sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. (42) There
laid they YAHshua
therefore because of the Jews' preparation day;
for the sepulchre was nigh at hand.
(I) The first day of
the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre,
and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. (2) Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and
to the other disciple, whom YAHshua loved, and saith unto them, They have
taken away the Sovereign
out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid Him. (3) Peter therefore went forth, and that other
disciple, and came to the sepulchre. (4) So they
ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to
the sepulchre. (5) And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. (6) Then cometh Simon Peter following Him, and went into the sepulchre, and
seeth the linen clothes lie, (7) And the napkin, that was
about His head, not lying with the
linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. (8) Then went in also that other disciple, which
came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed. (9) For as yet they knew not the scripture, that He must rise again from the dead. (10) Then the disciples went away again unto their
own home.
(11) But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping:
and as she wept, she stooped down, and
looked into the sepulchre, (12) And seeth two angels in
white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body
of YAHshua
had lain. (13) And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou?
She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Sovereign, and I know not where
they have laid Him. (14) And when she had thus said, she turned herself
back, and saw YAHshua
standing, and knew not that it was YAHshua. (15) YAHshua
saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? She, supposing Him to be the gardener, saith unto Him, Sir, if Thou have borne Him
hence, tell me where Thou hast laid Him, and I will take Him away. (16) YAHshua saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself,
and saith unto Him, Rabboni; which
is to say, Instructor.
(17) YAHshua saith unto her, Touch
Me not; for I am not yet ascended to My
FATHER: but go to My brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto My FATHER, and your FATHER; and to My Elohim, and your Elohim. (18) Mary Magdalene came and
told the disciples that she had seen the Sovereign, and that He had spoken these
things unto her.
(19) Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were
shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came YAHshua
and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. (20) And when He had so said, He showed unto them His hands and His side.
Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Sovereign. (21) Then said YAHshua to them again, Peace
be unto you: as My FATHER hath sent Me, even so send I
you. (22)
And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the
Holy Spirit: (23) Whose soever sins ye
remit, they are
remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
(24) But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus,
was not with them when YAHshua came. (25) The
other disciples therefore said unto Him,
We have seen the Sovereign. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in His hands the print of the nails, and
put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into His side, I will not believe.
(26) And after eight days again His disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came YAHshua, the doors being shut, and
stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. (27) Then saith He to Thomas, Reach
hither thy finger, and behold My
hands; and
reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into
My side: and be not faithless, but believing. (28) And Thomas answered and
said unto Him, My Sovereign
and my Elohim.
(29) YAHshua saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen Me, thou hast believed: blessed are they
that have not seen, and yet have
believed.
(30) And many other signs truly did YAHshua
in the presence of His disciples,
which are not written in this book: (31) But
these are written, that ye might believe that YAHshua is the Messiah, the Son of YAHWEH; and that believing
ye might have life through His name.
(I) After these things YAHshua showed Himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this
wise showed He Himself. (2) There
were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in
Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and
two other of His disciples. (3) Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing.
They say unto him, We also go with Thee.
They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they
caught nothing. (4) But when the morning was now come, YAHshua
stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was YAHshua. (5) Then YAHshua saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered Him, No. (6)
And He said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast
therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. (7) Therefore that disciple whom YAHshua
loved saith unto Peter, It is the Sovereign. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was
the Sovereign,
he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did
cast himself into the sea. (8) And the other disciples
came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two
hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. (9) As
soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish
laid thereon, and bread. (10) YAHshua saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. (11) Simon Peter went up, and
drew the net to land full of great fishes, a hundred and fifty and three: and
for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. (12) YAHshua saith unto them, Come
and dine. And none of the
disciples durst ask Him, Who art Thou? Knowing that it was the Sovereign. (13) YAHshua
then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. (14) This is now the third time that YAHshua
showed Himself to His disciples, after that He was risen from the dead.
(15) So when they had dined, YAHshua saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me more than these? He saith unto Him, Yea, Sovereign; Thou knowest that I love Thee.
He saith unto him, Feed My lambs. (16) He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? He saith unto Him, Yea, Sovereign; Thou knowest that I love Thee.
He saith unto him, Feed My sheep. (17) He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me? Peter was grieved
because He said unto him the third
time, Lovest thou Me? And he said unto Him, Sovereign, Thou knowest all things; Thou
knowest that I love Thee. YAHshua
saith unto him, Feed My sheep. (18) Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth
thy hands, and
another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither
thou wouldest not. (19) This spake He,
signifying by what death He should
glorify YAHWEH.
And when He had spoken this, He saith unto him, Follow Me. (20) Then Peter, turning
about, seeth the disciple whom YAHshua loved following; which also leaned on His breast at supper, and said, Sovereign,
which is he that betrayeth Thee? (21) Peter seeing Him saith to YAHshua, Sovereign, and what shall this man do? (22) YAHshua saith unto him, If
I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to
thee? Follow
thou Me. (23) Then went this saying
abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet YAHshua
said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to
thee?
(24) This is the disciple which testifieth of these
things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
(25) And there are also many other things which YAHshua
did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the
world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.
(I) The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that YAHshua
began both to do and teach, (2) Until the day in which He was taken up, after that He through the Holy Spirit had given Commandments unto the apostles whom He had
chosen: (3) To whom [the apostles] also He showed Himself alive after His
passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them [the apostles] forty days,
and speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of YAHWEH: (4) And, being assembled together with them [the apostles], commanded them that they [the apostles] should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for
the promise of the FATHER, which, saith He, ye [the
apostles] have
heard of Me. (5) For John truly baptized
with water; but
ye [the Apostles] shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit
not many days hence.
(6) When they [the apostles] therefore
were come together, they [the
apostles] asked of Him, saying, Sovereign, wilt Thou at this time restore again the
kingdom to Israel? (7) And He
said unto them [the apostles], It is not for you [the apostles] to know the times or the seasons, which the FATHER hath put in His Own power. (8) But ye [the apostles] shall receive power, after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you [the apostles]:
and ye [the apostles] shall be witnesses unto Me
both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria,
and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (9) And when He
had spoken these things, while they [the apostles] beheld, He was taken up; and a
cloud received Him out of their [the apostles] sight. (10) And
while they [the apostles]
looked stedfastly toward Heaven
as He went up, behold, two men stood
by them [the apostles] in white apparel; (11)
Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye [the apostles] gazing up into Heaven? This same YAHshua, which is taken up from you [the apostles] into Heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye [the apostles] have seen Him go into Heaven.
(12) Then returned they [the apostles] unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a Sabbath day's journey. (13) And when they [the apostles] were come in, they [the
apostles] went up into an
upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip,
and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the
son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and
Judas the brother of James. (14) These all continued with one accord in prayer
and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of YAHshua, and with His brethren. (15) And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of
the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about a hundred and
twenty,) (16) Men and brethren,
this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit by the
mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took
YAHshua.
(17) For he was numbered with us [the apostles], and had obtained part of this ministry. (18) Now this man purchased a field with the reward
of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his
bowels gushed out. (19) And it was known unto all the dwellers at
Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama,
that is to say, The field of blood. (20) For it
is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and
let no man dwell therein: and his bishopric let another take [Psa 69:25; 109:8]. (21) Wherefore of these men
which have companied with us all the time that the Sovereign YAHshua went in and out among us, (22) Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that
same day that He was taken up from
us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of His resurrection. (23) And they appointed two,
Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (24) And they prayed, and said, THOU, YAHWEH, which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two THOU hast chosen, (25) That he may take part of this ministry and
apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his
own place. (26) And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell
upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the
eleven apostles. [NOTE CAREFULLY:
Acts 2:1 continues from 1:26 about the same subject, the Acts of the Apostles.
"They" in Acts two refers to the apostles and not to the 120 men,
women and children as many people falsely been led to believe.]
(I) And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they [the apostles] were all with one accord in one place. (2)
And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it
filled all the house where they [the apostles] were
sitting. (3) And there appeared unto them [the apostles] cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon
each of them [the apostles]. (4) And they [the apostles] were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began
to speak with other [different] tongues [languages], as the Spirit gave them [the apostles] utterance.
(5) And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout
men, out of every nation under Heaven. (6) Now when
this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded,
because that every man heard them [the
apostles] speak in his own language. (7) And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying
one to another, Behold, are not all these [the
apostles] which [who] speak
Galilaeans? (8) And how hear we every man [of us] in our own tongue, wherein we were born? (9) Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers
in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, (10) Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the
parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, (11) Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them [the apostles] speak in our tongues the wonderful works of YAHWEH.
(12) And they were all amazed, and were in doubt,
saying one to another, What meaneth this? (13) Others
mocking [scorned] said, These men [the apostles] are full of new wine.
(14) But Peter, standing up with the eleven [the apostles], lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men
of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at
Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: (15) For these [the
apostles] are not drunken, as
ye suppose, seeing it is but the
third hour of the day. (16) But this is that which
was spoken by the prophet Joel; (17) And
it shall come to pass in the last days, saith YAHWEH, I will pour out of MY
Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and
your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: (18) And on MY
servants and on MY handmaidens I will pour out in those days of MY Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
(19) And I
will show wonders in Heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and
fire, and vapour of smoke: (20) The sun shall be
turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable
day of YAHWEH
come: (21) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of
YAHWEH
shall be saved. [Joel 2:28-32] (22) Ye men of Israel, hear
these words; YAHshua
of Nazareth, a man approved of YAHWEH among you by miracles and wonders and
signs, which YAHWEH
did by Him in the midst of you,
as ye yourselves also know: (23) Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge
of YAHWEH,
ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: (24) Whom YAHWEH hath
raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that He should be holden of it. (25) For David speaketh concerning Him, I foresaw the Sovereign
always before my face, for He is on
my right hand, that I should not be moved: (26) Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue
was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: (27) Because THOU
wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt THOU suffer THINE Holy
One to see corruption. (28) THOU hast made known to me the ways of life; THOU shalt make me full of joy with THY countenance [Psa. 16:8-11]. (29) Men and brethren,
let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and
buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. (30) Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that YAHWEH had
sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the
flesh, HE would raise up Messiah
to sit on his throne; (31) He seeing this before
spake of the resurrection of Messiah, that His soul was not left in hell, neither His flesh did see corruption. (32) This YAHshua
hath YAHWEH
raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. (33)
Therefore being by the right hand of YAHWEH exalted, and having received of the FATHER
the promise of the Holy Spirit, He
hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. (34)
For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, YAHWEH
said unto my Sovereign,
Sit Thou on MY right hand, (35) Until I make Thy foes Thy footstool.
[Psa 110:1] (36)
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that YAHWEH hath made that same YAHshua,
Whom ye have crucified, both Sovereign
and Messiah.
(37) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to
the rest of the apostles [not
to the 120], Men and brethren, what shall we do? (38) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be
baptized every one of you in the name of YAHshua Messiah [The
New Covenant Aramaic Peshitta Text With Hebrew translation (The Bible Society,
Jerusalem, 1986) translates as “In the name of YAHWEH YESHUA” (Also see 1st Corinthians 12:3, Philippians
2:11 & Revelation 22:20)] for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive
the gift of the Holy Spirit. (39) For the promise is unto
you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as YAHWEH our Elohim shall call. (40)
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves
from this untoward generation. (41) Then they that gladly
received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. (42) And they continued stedfastly in the apostles'
doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43) And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders
and signs were done by the apostles. (44) And all
that believed were together, and had all things common; (45) And sold their possessions and goods, and parted
them to all men, as every man had
need. (46) And they, continuing daily with one accord in the Temple, and breaking
bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of
heart, (47) Praising YAHWEH, and having favour with all the people.
And YAHWEH
added to the Assembly daily such as should be saved.
(I) Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the
hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. (2)
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily
at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered
into the temple; (3) Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the
temple asked an alms. (4) And Peter, fastening his
eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. (5) And he
gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. (6) Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none;
but such as I have give I thee: In the name of YAHshua Messiah of Nazareth rise up and
walk. (7) And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle
bones received strength. (8) And he leaping up stood,
and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and
praising YAHWEH.
(9) And all the people saw him walking and praising YAHWEH:
(10) And they knew that it was he which sat for alms
at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and
amazement at that which had happened unto him.
(11) And as the lame man which was healed held Peter
and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called
Solomon's, greatly wondering. (12) And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men
of Israel, why marvel ye at this? Or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though
by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? (13) The Elohim of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob,
the Elohim
of our fathers [Exo. 3:6; 15], hath glorified HIS Son YAHshua; Whom ye delivered up, and denied Him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. (14) But ye
denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto
you; (15) And killed the Prince of Life, Whom YAHWEH hath raised from the dead;
whereof we are witnesses. (16) And His name through faith in His
name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is
by Him hath given him this perfect
soundness in the presence of you all. (17) And now,
brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your
rulers. (18) But those things, which YAHWEH before had showed by the
mouth of all HIS prophets, that Messiah
should suffer, he hath so fulfilled. (19) Repent
ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the
times of refreshing shall come from the presence of YAHWEH; (20) And HE
shall send YAHshua
Messiah,
which before was preached unto you: (21) Whom the Heaven must receive until the
times of restitution of all things, which YAHWEH hath spoken by the mouth of all HIS holy prophets since the world
began. (22) For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet
shall YAHWEH
your Elohim [Deu 18 (15)] raise up unto you of your
brethren, like unto me; Him shall ye
hear in all things whatsoever He
shall say unto you. (23) And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be
destroyed from among the people. (24) Yea, and
all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have
spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. (25)
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the Covenant which YAHWEH made
with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds
of the earth be blessed. (26) Unto you first YAHWEH,
having raised up HIS Son YAHshua, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
(I) And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the
captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, (2) Being grieved that they taught the people, and
preached through YAHshua the resurrection from the dead. (3) And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it
was now eventide. (4) Howbeit many of them which heard the word
believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand.
(5) And it came to pass on the morrow, that their
rulers, and elders, and scribes, (6) And Annas
the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of
the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. (7) And when they had set them in the midst, they
asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? (8) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said
unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, (9) If we this day be examined of the good deed done
to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; (10) Be it known unto you all, and to all the people
of Israel, that by the name of YAHshua Messiah of Nazareth, Whom ye crucified, Whom YAHWEH raised
from the dead, even by Him doth this man stand here before you
whole. (11) This is the stone which was set at nought of you
builders, which is become the Head of
the corner. (12) Neither is there salvation in any other: for
there is none other name under Heaven given among men, whereby we must be
saved.
(13) Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and
John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled;
and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with YAHshua. (14) And beholding the man which was healed standing
with them, they could say nothing against it. (15)
But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred
among themselves, (16) Saying, What shall we do to these men? For that
indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny
it. (17)
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them,
that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. (18) And they called them, and commanded them not to
speak at all nor teach in the name of YAHshua. (19) But
Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of
YAHWEH to
hearken unto you more than unto YAHWEH, judge ye. (20)
For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard. (21) So when they had further threatened them, they
let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people:
for all men glorified YAHWEH for
that which was done. (22) For the man was above
forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was showed.
(23) And being let go, they went to their own company,
and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. (24) And when they heard that, they lifted up their
voice to YAHWEH
with one accord, and said, YAHWEH, THOU
art Elohim, which hast made Heaven, and
earth, and the sea, and all that in them is: (25) WHO by the mouth of thy servant David
hast said, Why did the heathen rage, and the people imagine vain things? (26) The kings of the earth stood up, and the
rulers were gathered together against YAHWEH [Psa
2:2], and against HIS Messiah. (27) For of a truth against THY holy Child YAHshua,
Whom THOU hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the
Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, (28) For to do whatsoever THY hand and THY counsel
determined before to be done. (29) And now, YAHWEH,
behold their threatenings: and grant unto THY
servants, that with all boldness they may speak THY word, (30) By stretching forth THINE hand to heal; and that signs and
wonders may be done by the name of THY
holy Child YAHshua. (31) And when they had prayed, the place was shaken
where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy
Spirit, and they spake the word of YAHWEH with boldness. (32) And the multitude of them that believed were of
one heart and of one soul: neither said any of
them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had
all things common. (33) And with great power gave the apostles witness
of the resurrection of the Sovereign YAHshua: and great grace was upon them all. (34) Neither was there any among them that lacked:
for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the
prices of the things that were sold, (35) And laid
them down at the apostles' feet: and
distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
(36) And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed
Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, (37) Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
(I) But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife,
sold a possession, (2) And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it, at the apostles' feet. (3) But Peter
said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and
to keep back part of the price of the
land? (4) Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? And
after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? Why hast thou conceived this
thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto YAHWEH.
(5) And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and
gave up the spirit: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. (6) And the young men arose, wound him up, and
carried him out, and buried him.
(7) And it was about the space of three hours after,
when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. (8) And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye
sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. (9) Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have
agreed together to tempt the Spirit of YAHWEH? Behold, the feet of them which have
buried thy husband are at the door,
and shall carry thee out. (10) Then fell she down
straightway at his feet, and yielded up the spirit: and the young men came in,
and found her dead, and, carrying her forth,
buried her by her husband. (11) And great fear came upon all the Assembly, and
upon as many as heard these things.
(12) And by the hands of the apostles were many signs
and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in
Solomon's porch. (13) And of the rest durst no man join himself to
them: but the people magnified them. (14) And
believers were the more added to the Sovereign, multitudes both of men and women.) (15) Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into
the streets, and laid them on beds
and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow
some of them. (16) There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks,
and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
(17) Then the high priest rose up, and all they that
were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with
indignation, (18) And laid their hands on the apostles, and put
them in the common prison. (19) But the angel of YAHWEH
by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, (20) Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people
all the words of this life. (21) And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early
in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with
him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of
Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. (22) But when the officers came, and found them not
in the prison, they returned, and told, (23) Saying,
The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing
without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. (24) Now when the high priest and the captain of the
temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto
this would grow. (25) Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the
men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. (26) Then went the captain with the officers, and
brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should
have been stoned. (27) And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high
priest asked them, (28) Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye
should not teach in this name? And, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your
doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. (29) Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey YAHWEH rather
than men. (30) The Elohim of our fathers [Exo. 3:15] raised up YAHshua, Whom
ye slew and hanged on a tree. [Deu.
21:22-23] (31) Him
hath YAHWEH
exalted with HIS right hand [Psa 110:1] to be a Prince and
a Saviour,
for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (32) And we are His
witnesses of these things; and so is also
the Holy Spirit, which YAHWEH hath given to them that obey HIM.
(33) When they heard that, they were cut to the
heart, and took counsel to slay them. (34) Then
stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the
law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles
forth a little space; (35) And said unto them, Ye
men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these
men. (36) For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting
himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves:
who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to
nought. (37) After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the
days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and
all, even as many as obeyed him, were
dispersed. (38) And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men,
and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to
nought: (39) But if it be of YAHWEH, ye cannot overthrow it;
lest haply ye be found even to fight against YAHWEH. (40) And to him they agreed: and when they had called
the apostles, and beaten them, they
commanded that they should not speak in the name of YAHshua, and let them go. (41) And they departed from the presence of the
council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name. (42) And daily in the temple, and in every house,
they ceased not to teach and preach YAHshua Messiah.
(I) And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a
murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were
neglected in the daily ministration. (2) Then the
twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word
of YAHWEH,
and serve tables. (3) Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven
men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint
over this business. (4) But we will give ourselves continually to
prayer, and to the ministry of the Word. (5) And the
saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith
and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and
Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch: (6)
Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
(7) And the word of YAHWEH increased; and the number of
the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the
priests were obedient to the faith.
(8) And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great
wonders and miracles among the people. (9) Then
there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians,
and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. (10) And they were not able to resist the wisdom and
the spirit by which he spake. (11) Then they suborned men,
which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against YAHWEH. (12) And they stirred up the people, and the elders,
and the scribes, and came upon him, and
caught him, and brought him to the
council, (13) And set up false witnesses, which said, This man
ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: (14) For we have heard him say, that this YAHshua
of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses
delivered us. (15) And all that sat in the council, looking
stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.
(I) Then said the high priest, Are these things so? (2) And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers,
hearken; The Elohim
of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before
he dwelt in Charran, (3) And said unto him, Get
thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I
shall show thee. [Gen. 12:1] (4)
Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from
thence, when his father was dead, HE
removed him into this land, wherein ye now dwell. (5) And HE
gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so
much as to set his foot on [Gen. 2:5]:
yet HE promised that HE would give it to him for a
possession, and to his seed after him [Gen.
12:7; 13:15; 15:4,18; 24:7; 48:4], when as
yet he had no child. (6) And YAHWEH spake on this wise, That
his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into
bondage, and entreat them evil four
hundred years. (7) And the nation to whom
they shall be in bondage will I
judge, said YAHWEH:
and after that shall they come forth, and serve me in this place [Gen. 15:13-16]. (8) And HE gave him the Covenant of
circumcision: and so Abraham begat
Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the
twelve patriarchs. (9) And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold
Joseph into Egypt: but YAHWEH was with him, [Gen. 37:11,28; 39:1-3,21,23] (10) And
delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the
sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his
house. [Gen. 41:37-44] (11) Now there came a
dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction [Gen. 41:54; 42:5]: and our fathers found no sustenance. (12)
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers
first. (13) And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's
kindred was made known unto Pharaoh [Gen.
45:1,45-46]. (14) Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to
him, and all his kindred, threescore
and fifteen souls. (15) So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and
our fathers, (16) And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in
the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. (17) But when the time of the promise drew nigh,
which YAHWEH
had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, (18) Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. [Exo. 1:7-8] (19) The same dealt subtly
with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their
young children, to the end they might not live. (20)
In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his
father's house three months: (21) And when he was cast out,
Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. (22) And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the
Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. (23) And
when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren
the children of Israel. (24) And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed,
and smote the Egyptian: (25) For he supposed his
brethren would have understood how that YAHWEH by HIS
hand would deliver them: but they understood not. (26) And the next day he showed himself unto them as
they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are
brethren; why do ye wrong one to another? (27)
But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a
ruler and a judge over us? (28) Wilt
thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday? [Exo. 2:11-14] (29) Then fled Moses at this
saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. (30) And when forty years were expired, there
appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of YAHWEH
in a flame of fire in a bush. (31) When
Moses saw it, he wondered at the
sight: and as he drew near to behold it, the
voice of YAHWEH
came unto him, (32) Saying, I am the Elohim of thy fathers, the Elohim
of Abraham, and the Elohim of Isaac, and the Elohim of Jacob. Then Moses
trembled, and durst not behold. (33) Then
said YAHWEH
to him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is
holy ground. (34) I
have seen, I have seen the affliction
of MY people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am
come down to deliver them. And now come, I
will send thee into Egypt [Exo 3:1-10]. (35) This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made
thee a ruler and a judge? The same did YAHWEH send to
be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him
in the bush. (36) HE
brought them out, after that HE had
showed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the
wilderness forty years. (37) This is that Moses, which
said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall YAHWEH your Elohim raise up unto you of
your brethren, like unto me; Him
shall ye hear. [Deu 18:15] (38) This is He, that [Who] was in the Assembly in the wilderness with the
angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: (39) To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts
turned back again into Egypt, (40) Saying unto Aaron, Make
us elohim to go before us: for as for this
Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of
him. [Exo. 32:1] (41)
And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and
rejoiced in the works of their own hands. (42) Then YAHWEH turned,
and gave them up to worship the host of Heaven; as it is written in the book of
the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices
by the space of forty years in the wilderness?
(43) Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and
the star of your elohim Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.
[Amos 5:26-27] (44) Our fathers had the
tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as HE had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according
to the fashion that he had seen. (45) Which
also our fathers that came after brought in with YAHshua into the possession of the
Gentiles, whom YAHWEH
drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; (46) Who found favour before YAHWEH, and desired to find a
tabernacle for the Elohim of Jacob. (47)
But Solomon built him a house. (48) Howbeit the most High
dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, (49) Heaven is
MY throne, and earth is MY
footstool: what house will ye build ME? Saith YAHWEH: or what is the place of MY rest?
(50) Hath not MY
hand made all these things [Isa 66:1-2]?
(51) Ye stiffnecked [Exo. 32:9; 33:3,5] and uncircumcised in heart and ears [Lev. 26:41; Jer. 6:10], ye do always resist the Holy Spirit: as your
fathers did, so do ye. (52) Which of the prophets have not your fathers
persecuted? And they have slain them which showed before of the coming of the
Just One; of Whom ye have been now
the betrayers and murderers: (53) Who have received the law
by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.
(54) When they heard these things, they were cut to
the heart, and they gnashed on him with their
teeth. (55) But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up
stedfastly into Heaven, and saw the glory of YAHWEH, and YAHshua standing on the
right hand of YAHWEH
[Psa. 110:1], (56) And
said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right
hand of YAHWEH.
(57) Then they cried out with a loud voice, and
stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, (58) And cast him
out of the city, and stoned him: and
the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was
Saul. (59) And they stoned Stephen, calling upon YAHWEH,
and saying, Sovereign
YAHshua,
receive my spirit. (60) And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud
voice, YAHWEH,
lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
(I) And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time
there was a great persecution against the Assembly which was at Jerusalem; and
they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria,
except the apostles. (2) And devout men carried
Stephen to his burial, and made great
lamentation over him. (3) As for Saul, he made
havock of the Assembly, entering into every house, and haling men and women
committed them to prison.
(4) Therefore they that were scattered abroad went
every where preaching the Word. (5) Then
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Messiah unto them. (6) And the people with one accord gave heed unto
those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. (7) For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice,
came out of many that were possessed with
them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. (8) And there was great joy in that city.
(9) But there was a certain man, called Simon, which
beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria,
giving out that himself was some great one: (10) To whom
they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the
great power of YAHWEH.
(11) And to him they had regard, because that of long
time he had bewitched them with sorceries. (12) But when
they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the Kingdom of YAHWEH, and the name of YAHshua
Messiah,
they were baptized, both men and women. (13) Then
Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with
Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
(14) Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem
heard that Samaria had received the word of YAHWEH, they sent unto them Peter
and John: (15) Who, when they were come down, prayed for them,
that they might receive the Holy Spirit: (16) (For as
yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the
Sovereign
YAHshua.)
(17) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. (18) And when Simon saw that through laying on of the
apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, (19) Saying, Give me also this power, that on
whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit. (20) But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with
thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of YAHWEH may be purchased with money.
(21) Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter:
for thy heart is not right in the sight of YAHWEH. (22) Repent
therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray YAHWEH, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may
be forgiven thee. (23) For I perceive that thou art in the gall of
bitterness, and in the bond of
iniquity. (24) Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to YAHWEH
for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
(25) And they, when they had testified and preached
the word of YAHWEH,
returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
(26) And the angel of YAHWEH spake unto Philip, saying,
Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto
Gaza, which is desert. (27) And he arose and went:
and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace
queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come
to Jerusalem for to worship, (28) Was returning, and
sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. (29)
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. (30) And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest
thou what thou readest? (31) And he said, How can I,
except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up
and sit with him. (32) The place of the scripture which he read was
this, He was led as a
sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before His shearer, so opened he not His
mouth: (33) In His
humiliation His judgment was taken
away: and Who shall declare His generation? For His life is taken from the earth [Isa 53:7-8]. (34) And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray
thee, of Whom speaketh the prophet
this? Of himself, or of some other man? (35) Then
Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him
YAHshua.
(36) And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said,
See, here is water; what doth hinder
me to be baptized? (37) And Philip said, If thou believest with all
thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that YAHshua
Messiah
is the Son of
YAHWEH. (38) And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and
they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized
him. (39) And when they were come up out of the water, the
Spirit of YAHWEH
caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way
rejoicing. (40) But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing
through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
(I) And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter
against the disciples of the Sovereign, went unto the high priest, (2) And desired of him letters to Damascus to the
synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women,
he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. (3) And as he
journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a Light
from Heaven: (4) And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice
saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me? (5) And he said, Who art Thou, Sovereign? And the Sovereign said, I am YAHshua Whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. (6) And he trembling and
astonished said, Sovereign, what wilt Thou
have me to do? And the Sovereign said
unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. (7) And the men which
journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. (8) And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes
were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. (9) And he was three days without sight, and neither
did eat nor drink.
(10) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus,
named Ananias; and to him said YAHWEH in a vision, Ananias. And he said,
Behold, I am here, Sovereign.
(11) And YAHWEH said
unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house
of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, (12) And
hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his
sight. (13)
Then Ananias answered, Sovereign, I have heard by many of this man, how
much evil he hath done to THY saints
at Jerusalem: (14) And here he hath authority from the chief
priests to bind all that call on THY
name. (15) But YAHWEH said unto him, Go
thy way: for he
is a chosen vessel unto ME, to bear My name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: (16) For
I will show him how great things he
must suffer for My name's sake. (17) And Ananias went his way,
and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul,
the Sovereign,
even YAHshua, that appeared unto thee in
the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and
be filled with the Holy Spirit. (18) And
immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received
sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
(19) And when he had received meat, he was
strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at
Damascus. (20) And straightway he preached Messiah in the synagogues, that he
is the Son of
YAHWEH. (21) But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which
called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he
might bring them bound unto the chief priests? (22)
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at
Damascus, proving that this is very Messiah.
(23) And after that many days were fulfilled, the
Jews took counsel to kill him: (24) But their laying await
was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. (25) Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.
(26) And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed
to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed
not that he was a disciple. (27) But Barnabas took him,
and brought him to the apostles, and
declared unto them how he had seen the Sovereign in the way, and that he had spoken to
him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of YAHshua.
(28) And he was with them coming in and going out at
Jerusalem. (29) And he spake boldly in the name of the Sovereign
YAHshua,
and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. (30) Which when
the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to
Tarsus.
(31) Then had the Assemblies rest throughout all
Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of YAHWEH,
and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.
(32) And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout
all quarters, he came down also to
the saints which dwelt at Lydda. (33) And
there he found a certain man named Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years,
and was sick of the palsy. (34) And Peter said unto him,
Aeneas, YAHshua
Messiah
maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately. (35) And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him,
and turned to YAHWEH.
(36) Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named
Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good
works and almsdeeds which she did. (37) And it
came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had
washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
(38) And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and
the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men,
desiring him that he would not delay
to come to them. (39) Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was
come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him
weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was
with them. (40) But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down,
and prayed; and turning him to the
body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she
sat up. (41) And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and
widows, presented her alive. (42) And it was known
throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Sovereign. (43) And it came to pass, that he tarried many days
in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
(I) There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a
centurion of the band called the Italian band,
(2) A devout
man, and one that feared YAHWEH with
all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to YAHWEH alway.
(3) He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth
hour of the day an Angel of YAHWEH coming in to him, and saying unto him,
Cornelius. (4) And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and
said, What is it, Sovereign? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and
thine alms are come up for a memorial before YAHWEH. (5) And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: (6) He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house
is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. (7) And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius
was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of
them that waited on him continually; (8) And when
he had declared all these things unto
them, he sent them to Joppa.
(9) On the morrow, as they went on their journey,
and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the
sixth hour: (10) And he became very hungry, and would have eaten:
but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, (11) And saw Heaven opened, and a certain vessel
descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and
let down to the earth: (12) Wherein were all manner
of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and
fowls of the air. (13) And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter;
kill, and eat. (14) But Peter said, Not so, Sovereign; for I have never eaten
any thing that is common or unclean. (15) And the
voice spake unto him again the second
time, What YAHWEH
hath cleansed, that call not thou
common. (16) This was done thrice: and the vessel was
received up again into Heaven.
(17) Now while Peter doubted in himself what this
vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from
Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, (18) And called, and asked whether Simon, which was
surnamed Peter, were lodged there. (19) While
Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek
thee. (20) Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with
them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. (21)
Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and
said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is
the cause wherefore ye are come? (22) And they
said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth YAHWEH,
and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from YAHWEH by
a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
(23) Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away
with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. (24) And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea.
And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near
friends. (25) And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him,
and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
(26) But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I
myself also am a man. (27) And as he talked with
him, he went in, and found many that were come together. (28) And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an
unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of
another nation; but YAHWEH hath showed me that I should not call any
man common or unclean. (29) Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as
I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? (30) And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting
until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man
stood before me in bright clothing, (31) And
said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in
the sight of YAHWEH.
(32) Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon,
whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall
speak unto thee. (33) Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou
hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before
YAHWEH,
to hear all things that are commanded thee of YAHWEH.
(34) Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that YAHWEH is
no respecter of persons: (35) But in every nation he
that feareth HIM, and worketh
righteousness, is accepted with HIM.
(36) The Word which YAHWEH sent
unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by YAHshua Messiah: (He is Sovereign of all:) (37)
That word, I say, ye know, which was
published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism
which John preached; (38) How YAHWEH anointed YAHshua
of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: Who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of
the devil; for YAHWEH
was with Him. (39) And we are witnesses of all things which he did
both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; Whom they slew and hanged on a tree [Deu. 21:23]: (40) Him YAHWEH raised
up the third day, and showed Him
openly; (41) Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen
before of YAHWEH,
even to us, who did eat and drink
with Him after He rose from the dead. (42) And He commanded us to preach unto the
people, and to testify that it is He
which was ordained of YAHWEH to
be the Judge of quick and dead. (43) To Him give all the prophets witness, that
through His name whosoever believeth
in Him shall receive remission of
sins.
(44) While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy
Spirit fell on all them which heard the word. (45)
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came
with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the
Holy Spirit. (46) For they heard them speak with tongues, and
magnify YAHWEH.
Then answered Peter, (47) Can any man forbid water,
that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Spirit as well
as we? (48) And he commanded them to be baptized in the name
of the Sovereign.
Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
(I) And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that
the Gentiles had also received the word of YAHWEH. (2) And when
Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended
with him, (3) Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised,
and didst eat with them. (4) But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded
it by order unto them, saying, (5) I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a
trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet,
let down from Heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: (6) Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I
considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and
creeping things, and fowls of the air. (7) And I
heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. (8) But I said, Not so, Sovereign: for nothing common or
unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. (9)
But the voice answered me again from Heaven, What YAHWEH hath cleansed, that call not thou common. (10) And this was done three times: and all were
drawn up again into Heaven. (11) And, behold, immediately
there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from
Caesarea unto me. (12) And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing
doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the
man's house: (13) And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his
house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon,
whose surname is Peter; (14) Who shall tell thee
words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. (15) And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on
them, as on us at the beginning. (16) Then
remembered I the word of the Sovereign, how that He said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized
with the Holy Spirit. (17) Forasmuch then as YAHWEH gave them the like gift as HE did unto us, who believed on the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah;
what was I, that I could withstand YAHWEH? (18) When
they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified YAHWEH,
saying, Then hath YAHWEH also to the Gentiles granted repentance
unto life.
(19) Now they which were scattered abroad upon the
persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus,
and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. (20) And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene,
which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Sovereign
YAHshua.
(21) And the hand of YAHWEH was with them: and a great
number believed, and turned unto YAHWEH. (22) Then
tidings of these things came unto the ears of the Assembly which was in
Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. (23) Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of YAHWEH,
was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave
unto YAHWEH.
(24) For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit
and of faith: and much people was added unto the Sovereign. (25) Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek
Saul: (26) And when he had found him, he brought him unto
Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with
the Assembly, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Messianic first in Antioch.
(27) And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem
unto Antioch. (28) And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and
signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the
world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. (29) Then the disciples, every man according to his
ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea: (30) Which also they did, and sent it to the elders
by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
(I) Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the
Assembly. (2) And he killed James the brother of John with the
sword. (3) And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he
proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
(4) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to
keep him; intending after Easter [Passover,
not Easter! 3957. pascha] to bring him forth to the people. (5) Peter
therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the
Assembly unto YAHWEH
for him. (6) And when Herod would have brought him forth, the
same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and
the keepers before the door kept the prison. (7)
And, behold, the angel of YAHWEH came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the
side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from
his hands. (8) And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and
bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment
about thee, and follow me. (9) And he went out, and
followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but
thought he saw a vision. (10) When they were past the
first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the
city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on
through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. (11) And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now
I know of a surety, that YAHWEH hath sent HIS angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people
of the Jews. (12) And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose
surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. (13) And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a
damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. (14) And when
she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and
told how Peter stood before the gate. (15) And they
said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so.
Then said they, It is his angel. (16) But
Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. (17) But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to
hold their peace, declared unto them how YAHWEH had brought him out of the prison. And he
said, Go show these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed,
and went into another place. (18) Now as soon as it was
day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. (19) And when Herod had sought for him, and found him
not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to
Caesarea, and there abode.
(20) And Herod was highly displeased with them of
Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus
the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was
nourished by the king's country. (21) And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal
apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. (22) And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of an elohim,
and not of a man. (23) And immediately the angel of YAHWEH
smote him, because he gave not YAHWEH the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and
gave up the spirit.
(24) But the word of YAHWEH grew and multiplied. (25) And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem,
when they had fulfilled their ministry,
and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
(I) Now there were in the Assembly that was
at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was
called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with
Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. (2) As they ministered to YAHWEH,
and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work
whereunto I have called them. (3) And when they had fasted
and prayed, and laid their hands on
them, they sent them away.
(4) So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed
unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. (5) And when they were at Salamis, they preached the
word of YAHWEH
in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. (6) And when they had gone through the isle unto
Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was BarYahshua:
(7) Which was with the deputy of the country,
Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to
hear the word of YAHWEH. (8) But Elymas the sorcerer
(for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the
deputy from the faith. (9) Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy
Spirit, set his eyes on him, (10) And said, O full of all
subtlety and all mischief, thou child
of the devil, thou enemy of all
righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of YAHWEH?
(11) And now, behold, the hand of YAHWEH is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind,
not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a
darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. (12) Then the deputy, when he saw what was done,
believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Sovereign.
(13) Now when Paul and his company loosed from
Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned
to Jerusalem. (14) But when they departed from Perga, they came to
Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down. (15) And
after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent
unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of
exhortation for the people, say on. (16) Then
Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand
said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear YAHWEH, give audience. (17) The Elohim of this people of Israel chose our
fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of
Egypt, and with a high arm brought he them out of it [Exo. 6:6].
(18) And about the time of forty years suffered HE their manners in the wilderness [Exo. 16:35; Num. 14:34]. (19) And when
HE had destroyed seven nations in
the land of Chanaan [Deu. 7:1], HE
divided their land to them by lot. (20) And
after that HE gave unto them judges [Jud. 2:16] about the space of four hundred and fifty years,
until Samuel the prophet. (21) And afterward they desired
a king: and YAHWEH
gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the
space of forty years. (22) And when HE had removed him, HE raised up unto them David to be
their king; to whom also HE gave
testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after Mine
Own heart, which shall fulfil all MY will [Psa.
89:20]. (23) Of this man's seed hath YAHWEH according to HIS
promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, YAHshua: (24) When
John had first preached before His
coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. (25) And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom
think ye that I am? I am not He. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of His feet I am not worthy to loose. (26) Men and brethren,
children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth YAHWEH,
to you is the word of this salvation sent. (27) For they
that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew Him not, nor yet the voices of the
prophets which are read every Sabbath
day, they have fulfilled them in
condemning Him. (28) And though they found no cause of death in Him,
yet desired they Pilate that He
should be slain. (29) And when they had fulfilled all that was written
of Him, they took Him down from the tree, and laid Him in a sepulchre [as the custom was-Deu. 21:23]. (30) But YAHWEH raised
Him from the dead: (31) And He
was seen many days of them which came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses unto the people. (32) And we
declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the
fathers, (33) YAHWEH hath fulfilled the same unto us their children,
in that HE hath raised up YAHshua
again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art MY Son,
this day have I begotten Thee [Psa 2:7]. (34) And as concerning that HE raised Him up from
the dead, now no more to return to
corruption, HE said on this wise, I will give you the sure
mercies of David. [Isa. 55:3] (35) Wherefore HE
saith also in another psalm, THOU shalt not suffer THINE Holy One to see corruption [Psa.
16:10]. (36) For David, after he had served his own
generation by the Will of YAHWEH, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his
fathers, and saw corruption: (37) But He, Whom YAHWEH raised
again, saw no corruption. (38) Be it known unto you
therefore, men and brethren, that
through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: (39) And by Him
all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be
justified by the law of Moses. (40) Beware therefore, lest
that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets; (41) Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish:
for I work a work in your days, a
work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you [Hab. 1:5].
(42) And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue,
the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath. (43)
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious
proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to
continue in the grace of YAHWEH.
(44) And the next Sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of
YAHWEH.
(45) But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were
filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul,
contradicting and blaspheming. (46) Then Paul and Barnabas
waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of YAHWEH should first have been
spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of
everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. (47)
For so hath the Sovereign
commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light
of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the
earth [Isa. 49:6]
(48) And when the Gentiles heard this, they were
glad, and glorified the Word of YAHWEH: and as many as were ordained to eternal Life believed. (49) And the word of YAHWEH was published throughout all
the region. (50) But the Jews stirred up the devout and
honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against
Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. (51) But they shook off the dust of their feet
against them, and came unto Iconium. (52) And the
disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Spirit.
(I) And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together
into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of
the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. (2) But the
unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected
against the brethren. (3) Long time therefore abode
they speaking boldly in the Sovereign, which gave testimony unto the word of His grace, and granted signs and
wonders to be done by their hands. (4) But the
multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with
the apostles. (5) And when there was an assault made both of the
Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, (6) They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto
the region that lieth round about: (7) And there
they preached the gospel.
(8) And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent
in his feet, being a cripple from his mother's womb, who never had walked: (9) The same heard Paul speak: who stedfastly
beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, (10) Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy
feet. And he leaped and walked. (11) And when
the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the
speech of Lycaonia, The elohim are come down to us in the likeness of men. (12) And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul,
Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. (13)
Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and
garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. (14) Which when
the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of,
they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, (15) And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We
also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn
from these vanities unto the Living Elohim, WHO made Heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are
therein [Psa. 146:6]: (16) WHO in times past suffered all nations
to walk in their own ways. (17) Nevertheless HE left not HIMSELF without witness, in that HE did good, and gave us rain from Heaven, and fruitful seasons,
filling our hearts with food and gladness. (18) And with
these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice
unto them.
(19) And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people,
and, having stoned Paul, drew him out
of the city, supposing he had been dead. (20) Howbeit,
as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and
the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. (21)
And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they
returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium,
and Antioch, (22) Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the
faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(23) And when they had ordained them elders in every
Assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to YAHWEH,
on WHOM
they believed. (24) And after they had passed throughout Pisidia,
they came to Pamphylia. (25) And when they had
preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: (26) And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they
had been recommended to the grace of YAHWEH for the work which they fulfilled. (27) And when they were come, and had gathered the
Assembly together, they rehearsed all that YAHWEH had done with them, and how he had opened
the door of faith unto the Gentiles. (28) And
there they abode long time with the disciples.
(I) And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the
brethren, and said, Except ye be
circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. (2) When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small
dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas,
and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and
elders about this question. (3) And being brought on their
way by the Assembly, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the
conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren. (4) And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were
received of the Assembly, and of the
apostles and elders, and they declared all things that YAHWEH had done with them. (5) But there rose up certain of the sect of the
Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and
to command them to keep the law of
Moses.
(6) And the apostles and elders came together for to
consider of this matter. (7) And when there had been
much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago YAHWEH made
choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the
gospel, and believe. (8) And YAHWEH, which knoweth the hearts,
bare them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as HE did unto us; (9) And put no difference between
us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. (10)
Now therefore why tempt ye YAHWEH, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples,
which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? (11) But we believe that through the grace of the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah
we shall be saved, even as they.
(12) Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave
audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders YAHWEH had
wrought among the Gentiles by them. (13) And
after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me: (14) Simeon hath declared how YAHWEH at the first did visit the
Gentiles, to take out of them a people for HIS
name. (15) And to this agree the words of the prophets; as
it is written, (16) After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which
is fallen down; and I will build
again the ruins thereof, and I will
set it up: (17) That the residue of men might seek after YAHWEH,
and all the Gentiles, upon whom MY
name is called, saith YAHWEH, WHO
doeth all these things. [Amos
9:11-12] (18) Known unto YAHWEH are all HIS works from the beginning of the world [Isa 45:21].
(19) Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not
them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to YAHWEH: (20) But that we write unto them, that they abstain
from pollutions of idols, and from fornication,
and from things strangled, and from blood. (21) For Moses of old time hath in every city them
that preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath day.
(22) Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with
the whole Assembly, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul
and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed
Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren: (23) And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and
brethren send greeting unto the
brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: (24) Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which
went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the
law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
(25) It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one
accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, (26) Men that have hazarded their lives for the name
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(27) We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who
shall also tell you the same things
by mouth. (28) For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to
us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; (29) That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and
from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye
keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
(30) So when they were dismissed, they came to
Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the
epistle: (31) Which when
they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. (32) And Judas and Silas, being prophets also
themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them. (33)
And after they had tarried there a
space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles. (34) Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there
still. (35) Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch,
teaching and preaching the word of YAHWEH, with many others also.
(36) And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let
us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the
word of t YAHWEH,
and see how they do. (37) And Barnabas determined to take with them John,
whose surname was Mark. (38) But Paul thought not good
to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with
them to the work. (39) And the contention was so sharp between them,
that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and
sailed unto Cyprus; (40) And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being
recommended by the brethren unto the grace of YAHWEH. (41) And he went through Syria and Cilicia,
confirming the Assemblies.
(I) Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain
disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a
Jewess, and believed; but his father was a
Greek: (2) Which was well reported of by the brethren that
were at Lystra and Iconium. (3) Him would Paul have to go
forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in
those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. (4) And as they went through the cities, they
delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and
elders which were at Jerusalem. (5) And so
were the Assemblies established in the faith, and increased in number daily. (6) Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and
the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Spirit to preach the word
in Asia, (7) After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to
go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. (8) And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. (9) And a vision appeared to Paul in the night;
There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia,
and help us. (10) And after he had seen the vision, immediately we
endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that YAHWEH had called us for to preach
the gospel unto them.
(11) Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a
straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; (12) And from thence to Philippi,
which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. (13) And on the Sabbath
we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and
we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. (14) And a certain woman named
Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped YAHWEH,
heard us: whose heart YAHWEH
opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. (15) And when she was baptized, and her household,
she besought us, saying, If ye have
judged me to be faithful to YAHWEH, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
(16) And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a
certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her
controllers or adowns much gain by soothsaying: (17)
The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of
the most high EL,
which show unto us the way of salvation. (18) And this
did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I
command thee in the name of YAHshua Messiah to come out of her. And he came out the
same hour.
(19) And when her controllers or adowns saw that the
hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the Marketplace unto the
rulers, (20) And brought them to the magistrates, saying,
These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, (21) And teach customs, which are not lawful for us
to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. (22)
And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off
their clothes, and commanded to beat them.
(23) And when they had laid many stripes upon them,
they cast them into prison, charging
the jailor to keep them safely: (24) Who, having
received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet
fast in the stocks. (25) And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang
praises unto YAHWEH:
and the prisoners heard them. (26) And suddenly there was a
great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately
all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. (27) And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his
sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have
killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled. (28) But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do
thyself no harm: for we are all here. (29) Then he
called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before
Paul and Silas, (30) And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must
I do to be saved? (31) And they said, Believe on the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (32) And they
spake unto him the word of YAHWEH, and to all that were in his house. (33) And he took them the same hour of the night, and
washed their stripes; and was
baptized, he and all his, straightway. (34) And when
he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing
in YAHWEH
with all his house.
(35) And when it was day, the magistrates sent the
serjeants, saying, Let those men go. (36) And the
keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let
you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace. (37)
But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans,
and have cast us into prison; and now
do they thrust us out privily? Nay verily; but let them come themselves and
fetch us out. (38) And the serjeants told these words unto the
magistrates: and they feared, when they heard that they were Romans. (39) And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. (40) And they went out of the prison, and entered
into the house of Lydia: and when
they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.
(I) Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia,
they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: (2) And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them,
and three Sabbath days reasoned with
them out of the scriptures, (3) Opening and alleging, that
Messiah
must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this YAHshua,
Whom I preach unto you, is Messiah.
(4) And some of them believed, and consorted with
Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief
women not a few. (5) But the Jews which believed not, moved with
envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company,
and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought
to bring them out to the people. (6) And when
they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of
the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither
also; (7) Whom Jason hath received: and these all do
contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one YAHshua. (8) And they
troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things. (9) And when they had taken security of Jason, and
of the other, they let them go.
(10) And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and
Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither
went into the synagogue of the Jews. (11) These
were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with
all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things
were so. (12) Therefore many of them believed; also of
honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. (13) But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge
that the word of YAHWEH was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also,
and stirred up the people. (14) And then immediately the
brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus
abode there still. (15) And they that conducted Paul brought him unto
Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him
with all speed, they departed.
(16) Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his
spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. (17) Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the
Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the Market daily with them that met
with him. (18) Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and
of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? Other some, He seemeth to be a setter
forth of strange elohim: because he preached unto them YAHshua, and the resurrection. (19) And they took him, and brought him unto
Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? (20) For thou
bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these
things mean. (21) (For all the Athenians and strangers which were
there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new
thing.)
(22) Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and
said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive
that in all things ye are too superstitious. (23)
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this
inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN ELOHIM. WHOM therefore ye ignorantly worship, HIM declare I unto you. (24) YAHWEH that made the world and all things
therein, seeing that HE is Sovereign
of Heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; (25) Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as
though HE needed any thing, seeing HE giveth to all life, and breath, and
all things; (26) And hath made of one blood all nations of men
for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before
appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; (27)
That they should seek YAHWEH, if haply they might feel after HIM, and find HIM, though HE be not
far from every one of us: (28) For in HIM we live, and move, and have our
being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also HIS offspring.
(29) Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of YAHWEH,
we ought not to think that the El is
like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. (30) And the times of this ignorance YAHWEH winked
at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: (31) Because HE
hath appointed a day, in the which HE
will judge the world in righteousness by that
man Whom HE hath ordained; whereof HE hath given assurance unto all men, in that HE hath raised Him from
the dead.
(32) And when they heard of the resurrection of the
dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. (33)
So Paul departed from among them. (34) Howbeit
certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others
with them.
(I) After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to
Corinth; (2) And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in
Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius
had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. (3) And because he was of the same craft, he abode
with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. (4) And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the
Greeks.
(5) And when Silas and Timotheus were come from
Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that YAHshua was Messiah.
(6) And when they opposed themselves, and
blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and
said unto them, Your blood be upon
your own heads; I am clean: from
henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. (7) And he
departed thence, and entered into a certain man's
house, named Justus, one that
worshipped YAHWEH,
whose house joined hard to the synagogue. (8) And
Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on YAHWEH with all his house; and many
of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized. (9) Then spake YAHWEH to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
(10) For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
(11) And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of YAHWEH among
them.
(12) And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the
Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the
judgment seat, (13) Saying, This fellow
persuadeth men to worship YAHWEH contrary to the law. (14) And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If
it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: (15) But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters. (16)
And he drave them from the judgment seat. (17) Then all
the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio
cared for none of those things.
(18) And Paul after
this tarried there yet a good
while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria,
and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow. (19) And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but
he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews. (20) When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; (21) But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all
means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto
you, if YAHWEH
will. And he sailed from Ephesus.
(22) And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up,
and saluted the Assembly, he went down to Antioch. (23) And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia
in order, strengthening all the disciples.
(24) And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria,
an eloquent man, and mighty in the
scriptures, came to Ephesus. (25) This man was instructed
in the way of YAHWEH;
and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of YAHWEH,
knowing only the baptism of John. (26) And he
began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had
heard, they took him unto them, and
expounded unto him the way of YAHWEH more perfectly. (27) And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia,
the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was
come, helped them much which had believed through grace: (28) For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publicly, showing by the
scriptures that YAHshua
was Messiah.
(I) And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth,
Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding
certain disciples, (2) He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy
Spirit since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard
whether there be any Holy Spirit. (3) And he
said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's
baptism. (4) Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the
baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on Him which should come after Him, that is, on Messiah YAHshua. (5) When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Sovereign YAHshua. (6) And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake
with tongues, and prophesied. (7) And all the men were about
twelve.
(8) And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly
for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning
the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(9) But when divers were hardened, and believed not,
but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and
separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. (10) And this continued by the space of two years; so
that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Sovereign YAHshua, both Jews and Greeks. (11) And YAHWEH wrought special miracles by the hands of
Paul: (12) So that from his body were brought unto the sick
handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil
spirits went out of them. (13) Then certain of the
vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil
spirits the name of the Sovereign YAHshua, saying, We adjure you by YAHshua
Whom Paul preacheth. (14) And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. (15) And the evil spirit answered and said, YAHshua
I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? (16) And the
man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and
prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. (17) And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks
also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Sovereign
YAHshua
was magnified. (18) And many that believed came, and confessed, and
showed their deeds. (19) Many of them also which used curious arts
brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. (20) So mightily grew the word
of YAHWEH
and prevailed.
(21) After these things were ended, Paul purposed in
the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to
Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. (22) So he sent into Macedonia two of them that
ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a
season.
(23) And the same time there arose no small stir
about that way. (24) For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for
Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; (25)
Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye
know that by this craft we have our wealth. (26) Moreover
ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia,
this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no
elohim, which are made with hands: (27) So that
not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the
temple of the great elohim Diana should be despised, and her magnificence
should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth. (28) And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying,
Great is Diana of the Ephesians. (29) And the whole city was filled with confusion:
and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul's companions in
travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre. (30) And when Paul would have entered in unto the
people, the disciples suffered him not. (31) And
certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself
into the theatre. (32) Some therefore cried one thing, and some
another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore
they were come together. (33) And they drew Alexander
out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with
the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people. (34) But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one
voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians. (35) And when
the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the
city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great elohim Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? (36) Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken
against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. (37) For ye have brought hither these men, which are
neither robbers of Assemblies, nor yet blasphemers of your elohim. (38) Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which
are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies:
let them implead one another. (39) But if ye inquire any
thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly. (40) For we are in danger to be called in question
for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of
this concourse. (41) And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.
(I) And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into
Macedonia. (2) And when he had gone over those parts, and had
given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, (3) And there abode
three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into
Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. (4)
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians,
Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia,
Tychicus and Trophimus. (5) These going before tarried
for us at Troas. (6) And we sailed away from Philippi after the days
of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode
seven days.
(7) And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread,
Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his
speech until midnight. (8) And there were many lights
in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together. (9) And there sat in a window a certain young man
named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching,
he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up
dead. (10) And Paul went down, and fell on him, and
embracing him said, Trouble not
yourselves; for his life is in him. (11) When he
therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long
while, even till break of day, so he departed. (12)
And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
(13) And we went before to ship, and sailed unto
Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding
himself to go afoot. (14) And when he met with us
at Assos, we took him in, and came to Mitylene. (15)
And we sailed thence, and came the next day
over against Chios; and the next day we
arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus. (16) For Paul
had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia:
for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of
Pentecost.
(17) And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called
the elders of the Assembly. (18) And when they were come
to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia,
after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, (19) Serving YAHWEH with all humility of mind, and with many
tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: (20) And how
I kept back nothing that was profitable unto
you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to
house, (21) Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the
Greeks, repentance toward YAHWEH, and faith toward our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah. (22) And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto
Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: (23) Save that the Holy Spirit witnesseth in every
city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. (24) But none of these things move me, neither count
I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the
ministry, which I have received of the Sovereign YAHshua, to testify the gospel of the grace of YAHWEH.
(25) And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom
I have gone preaching the Kingdom of YAHWEH, shall see my face no more. (26) Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. (27) For I
have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of YAHWEH. (28) Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all
the flock, over the which the Holy Spirit hath made you overseers, to feed the
Assembly of YAHWEH,
which He hath purchased with His Own blood. (29) For I know this, that after my departing shall
grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. (30) Also of your own selves shall men arise,
speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. (31) Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space
of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. (32) And now, brethren, I commend you to YAHWEH,
and to the word of HIS grace, which
is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which
are sanctified. (33) I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or
apparel. (34) Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have
ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. (35) I have showed you all things, how that so labouring
ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Sovereign
YAHshua,
how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
(36) And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down,
and prayed with them all. (37) And they all wept sore,
and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, (38) Sorrowing
most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no
more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.
(I) And it came to pass,
that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight
course unto Coos, and the day following
unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: (2) And
finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth. (3) Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on
the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship
was to unlade her burden. (4) And finding disciples, we
tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should
not go up to Jerusalem. (5) And when we had
accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us
on our way, with wives and children, till we
were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. (6) And when we had taken our leave one of another,
we took ship; and they returned home again.
(7) And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the
brethren, and abode with them one day. (8) And the
next day we that were of Paul's
company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of
Philip the evangelist, which was one of
the seven; and abode with him. (9) And the same man had four
daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. (10) And as
we tarried there many days, there
came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus. (11) And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's
girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Spirit,
So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall
deliver him into the hands of the
Gentiles. (12) And when we heard these things, both we, and
they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem. (13) Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to
break mine heart? For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem
for the name of the Sovereign YAHshua. (14) And when
he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The Will of YAHWEH be done.
(15) And after those days we took up our carriages,
and went up to Jerusalem. (16) There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea,
and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we
should lodge.
(17) And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren
received us gladly. (18) And the day
following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.
(19) And when he had saluted them, he declared
particularly what things YAHWEH had wrought among the Gentiles by HIS ministry. (20) And when they heard it, they glorified YAHWEH, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother,
how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of
the law: (21) And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest
all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they
ought not to circumcise their children,
neither to walk after the customs. (22) What is
it therefore? The multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that
thou art come. (23) Do therefore this that we say to thee: We have
four men which have a vow on them; (24) Them
take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may
shave their heads: and all may know
that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but
that thou thyself also walkest
orderly, and keepest the law. (25) As touching the Gentiles
which believe, we have written and concluded
that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood,
and from strangled, and from fornication. (26) Then
Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into
the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until
that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
(27) And when the seven days were almost ended, the
Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the
people, and laid hands on him, (28) Crying out, Men of
Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place:
and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy
place. (29) (For they had seen before with him in the city
Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the
temple.) (30) And all the city was moved, and the people ran together:
and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors
were shut. (31) And as they went about to kill him, tidings came
unto the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. (32) Who immediately took soldiers and centurions,
and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers,
they left beating of Paul. (33) Then the chief captain
came near, and took him, and commanded him
to be bound with two chains; and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
(34) And some cried one thing, some another, among
the multitude: and when he could not know the certainty for the tumult, he
commanded him to be carried into the castle. (35)
And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers
for the violence of the people. (36) For the
multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him.
(37) And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he
said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak
Greek? (38) Art not thou that Egyptian, which before these
days madest an uproar, and leddest out into the wilderness four thousand men
that were murderers? (39) But Paul said, I am a man
which am a Jew of Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean
city: and, I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. (40) And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on
the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made
a great silence, he spake unto them in
the Hebrew tongue, saying,
(I) Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.
(2) (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew
tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)
(3) I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a
city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect
manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward YAHWEH, as ye all are this day. (4) And I persecuted this way unto the death,
binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. (5) As also the high priest doth bear me witness,
and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the
brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto
Jerusalem, for to be punished. (6) And it came to pass, that,
as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly
there shone from Heaven a great Light round about me. (7) And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice
saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me? (8) And I answered, Who art Thou, Sovereign? And He said unto me, I am YAHshua of Nazareth, Whom thou
persecutest. (9) And they that were with me saw indeed the Light,
and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of Him that spake to me. (10) And I
said, What shall I do, Sovereign? And the Sovereign said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are
appointed for thee to do. (11) And when I could not see for the glory of that Light,
being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. (12) And one Ananias, a devout man according to the
law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, (13) Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me,
Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him. (14) And he said, The Elohim of our fathers hath chosen
thee, that thou shouldest know HIS
will, and see that Just One, and
shouldest hear the voice of His
mouth. (15) For thou shalt be His witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. (16) And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be
baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of YAHWEH. (17) And it came to pass, that, when I was come again
to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; (18) And saw Him
saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out
of Jerusalem:
for they will not receive thy testimony concerning Me. (19) And I said, Sovereign, they know that I imprisoned and beat
in every synagogue them that believed on thee: (20)
And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and
consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. (21) And He
said unto me, Depart: for I will send
thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
(22) And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said,
Away with such a fellow from the
earth: for it is not fit that he should live. (23)
And as they cried out, and cast off their
clothes, and threw dust into the air, (24) The
chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he
should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so
against him. (25) And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said
unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is
a Roman, and uncondemned? (26) When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief
captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. (27) Then the chief captain came, and said unto him,
Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. (28) And the
chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul
said, But I was free born. (29) Then straightway they departed from him which
should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew
that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.
(30) On the morrow, because he would have known the
certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief
priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him
before them.
(I) And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good
conscience before YAHWEH until this day. (2) And the high priest Ananias commanded them that
stood by him to smite him on the mouth. (3) Then said
Paul unto him, YAHWEH
shall smite thee, thou whited
wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be
smitten contrary to the law? (4) And they that stood by
said, Revilest thou YAHWEH'S high priest? (5) Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he
was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the
ruler of thy people [Exo. 22:28]. (6) But when
Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he
cried out in the council, Men and brethren,
I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the
dead I am called in question. (7) And when he had so said,
there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the
multitude was divided. (8) For the Sadducees say that
there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess
both. (9) And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose,
and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel
hath spoken to him, let us not fight against YAHWEH. (10) And when there arose a great dissension, the
chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them,
commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them,
and to bring him into the castle.
(11) And the night following the Sovereign stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of Me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.
(12) And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded
together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither
eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. (13) And they
were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. (14) And they came to the chief priests and elders,
and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing
until we have slain Paul. (15) Now therefore ye with the
council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow,
as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or
ever he come near, are ready to kill him. (16) And when
Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the
castle, and told Paul. (17) Then Paul called one of
the centurions unto him, and said,
Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to
tell him. (18) So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me
unto him, and prayed me to bring this
young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee. (19) Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and
went with him aside privately, and
asked him, What is that thou hast to
tell me? (20) And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee
that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they
would inquire somewhat of him more perfectly. (21)
But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more
than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will
neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready,
looking for a promise from thee. (22) So the
chief captain then let the young man
depart, and charged him, See thou tell
no man that thou hast showed these things to me. (23)
And he called unto him two
centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen
threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; (24) And provide them
beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor. (25)
And he wrote a letter after this manner:
(26) Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor
Felix sendeth greeting. (27) This man was taken of the Jews, and should have
been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood
that he was a Roman. (28) And when I would have
known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their
council: (29) Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of
their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. (30) And when it was told me how that the Jews laid
wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his
accusers also to say before thee what they
had against him. Farewell.
(31) Then the soldiers, as it was commanded them,
took Paul, and brought him by night
to Antipatris. (32) On the morrow they left the horsemen to go with
him, and returned to the castle: (33) Who,
when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor,
presented Paul also before him. (34) And when
the governor had read the letter, he
asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia; (35) I will hear thee, said
he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in
Herod's judgment hall.
(I) And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with
the elders, and with a certain orator
named Tertullus, who informed the
governor against Paul. (2) And when he was called
forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying,
Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are
done unto this nation by thy providence, (3) We accept
it always, and in all places, most
noble Felix, with all thankfulness. (4)
Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou
wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words. (5)
For we have found this man a pestilent
fellow, and a mover of sedition among
all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the
Nazarenes: (6) Who also hath gone about to profane the temple:
whom we took, and would have judged according to our law. (7) But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands, (8) Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by
examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we
accuse him. (9) And the Jews also assented, saying that these
things were so.
(10) Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned
unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many
years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself: (11) Because that thou mayest understand, that there
are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to worship. (12) And they neither found me in the temple
disputing with any man, neither raising up the people, neither in the synagogues,
nor in the city: (13) Neither can they prove the things whereof they
now accuse me. (14) But this I confess unto thee, that after the way
which they call heresy, so worship I the Elohim of my fathers, believing all things which
are written in the law and in the prophets: (15) And have
hope toward YAHWEH,
which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the
dead, both of the just and unjust. (16) And
herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward
YAHWEH,
and toward men. (17) Now after many years I came to bring alms to my
nation, and offerings. (18) Whereupon certain Jews
from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with multitude, nor with
tumult. (19) Who ought to have been here before thee, and
object, if they had ought against me. (20) Or else
let these same here say, if they have
found any evil doing in me, while I stood before the council, (21) Except it be for this one voice, that I cried
standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in
question by you this day.
(22) And when Felix heard these things, having more
perfect knowledge of that way, he
deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will
know the uttermost of your matter. (23) And he
commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance
to minister or come unto him.
(24) And after certain days, when Felix came with his
wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning
the faith in Messiah.
(25) And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance,
and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time;
when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. (26) He hoped also that money should have been given
him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener,
and communed with him. (27) But after two years
Porcius Festus came into Felix' room: and Felix, willing to show the Jews a
pleasure, left Paul bound.
(I) Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days
he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. (2) Then the
high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought
him, (3) And desired favour against him, that he would
send for him to Jerusalem, laying wait in the way to kill him. (4) But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at
Caesarea, and that he himself would depart shortly thither. (5) Let them therefore, said
he, which among you are able, go down with me,
and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him.
(6) And when he had tarried among them more than ten
days, he went down unto Caesarea; and the next day sitting on the judgment seat
commanded Paul to be brought. (7) And when he was come, the
Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and
grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove. (8) While he answered for himself, Neither against
the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I
offended any thing at all. (9) But Festus, willing to do
the Jews a pleasure, answered Paul, and said, Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem, and
there be judged of these things before me? (10) Then
said Paul, I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to
the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. (11) For if I be an offender, or have committed any
thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these
things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto
Caesar. (12) Then Festus, when he had conferred with the
council, answered, Hast thou appealed unto Caesar? Unto Caesar shalt thou go.
(13) And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice
came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. (14) And when
they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king,
saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: (15) About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief
priests and the elders of the Jews informed me,
desiring to have judgment against
him. (16) To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the
Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the
accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the
crime laid against him. (17) Therefore, when they were
come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and
commanded the man to be brought forth. (18) Against
whom when the accusers stood up, they brought none accusation of such things as
I supposed: (19) But had certain questions against him of their
own superstition, and of one YAHshua, which was dead, Whom Paul affirmed to be alive. (20) And
because I doubted of such manner of questions, I asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem, and there be judged of these
matters. (21) But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto
the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to
Caesar. (22) Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear
the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
(23) And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and
Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the
chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was
brought forth. (24) And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which
are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the
Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer. (25) But when I found that he had committed nothing
worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have
determined to send him. (26) Of whom I have no certain
thing to write unto my Sovereign. Wherefore I have brought him forth
before you, and specially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, after examination
had, I might have somewhat to write. (27) For it
seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the
crimes laid against him.
(I) Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for
thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
(2) I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I
shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I
am accused of the Jews: (3) Especially because I know thee to be expert in all
customs and questions which are among the Jews: wherefore I beseech thee to
hear me patiently. (4) My manner of life from my youth, which was at
the first among mine own nation at Jerusalem, know all the Jews; (5) Which knew me from the beginning, if they would
testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
(6) And now I stand and am judged for the hope of
the promise made of YAHWEH unto our fathers: (7) Unto which promise
our twelve tribes, instantly serving YAHWEH day
and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of
the Jews. (8) Why should it be thought a thing incredible with
you, that YAHWEH
should raise the dead? (9) I verily thought with
myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of YAHshua
of Nazareth. (10) Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of
the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief
priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. (11)
And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I
persecuted them even unto strange
cities. (12) Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority
and commission from the chief priests, (13) At
midday, O king, I saw in the way a Light from Heaven, above the brightness of the
sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me. (14) And when we were all fallen to the earth, I
heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou Me? It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. (15) And I said, Who art Thou, Sovereign? And He said, I am YAHshua Whom thou
persecutest. (16) But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister
and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the
which I will appear unto thee; (17) Delivering
thee from the people, and from the
Gentiles, unto
whom now I send thee, (18) To
open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto YAHWEH, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them
which are sanctified by faith that is in Me. (19) Whereupon, O king Agrippa,
I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: (20)
But showed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all
the coasts of Judaea, and then to the
Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to YAHWEH, and do works meet for
repentance. (21) For these causes the Jews caught me in the
temple, and went about to kill me. (22) Having therefore obtained help of YAHWEH,
I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other
things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: (23) That Messiah should suffer, and that He should be
the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light unto the
people, and to the Gentiles.
(24) And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said
with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee
mad. (25) But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus;
but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. (26) For the king knoweth of these things, before
whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are
hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. (27) King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I
know that thou believest. (28) Then Agrippa said unto
Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Messianic.
(29) And Paul said, I would to YAHWEH, that not only thou, but
also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am,
except these bonds.
(30) And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up,
and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them: (31) And when they were gone aside, they talked
between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
(32) Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might
have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Caesar.
(I) And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy,
they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. (2) And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we
launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us. (3) And the next day
we touched at Sidon. And Julius courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to
refresh himself. (4) And when we had launched from thence, we sailed
under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. (5)
And when we had sailed over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia. (6) And there the centurion found a ship of
Alexandria sailing into Italy; and he put us therein. (7) And when we had sailed slowly many days, and
scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed
under Crete, over against Salmone; (8) And,
hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh
whereunto was the city of Lasea.
(9) Now when much time was spent, and when sailing
was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, (10)
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and
much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. (11) Nevertheless the centurion believed the captain
and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. (12) And because the haven was not commodious to
winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they
might attain to Phenice, and there to
winter; which is a haven of Crete,
and lieth toward the south west and north west. (13)
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. (14) But not long after there arose against it a
tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. (15) And when
the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. (16) And running under a certain island which is
called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: (17) Which when they had taken up, they used helps,
undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands,
struck sail, and so were driven. (18) And we
being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship; (19) And the
third day we cast out with our own
hands the tackling of the ship. (20) And when
neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was
then taken away. (21) But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in
the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not
have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. (22) And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for
there shall be no loss of any man's life
among you, but of the ship. (23) For there stood by me
this night the Angel of YAHWEH, whose I am, and WHOM I serve, (24) Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought
before Caesar: and, lo, YAHWEH hath given thee all them that sail with
thee. (25) Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe
YAHWEH,
that it shall be even as it was told me. (26) Howbeit
we must be cast upon a certain island.
(27) But when the fourteenth night was come, as we
were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they
drew near to some country; (28) And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had
gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms. (29) Then
fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of
the stern, and wished for the day. (30) And as
the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat
into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the
foreship, (31) Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers,
Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. (32) Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat,
and let her fall off. (33) And while the day was
coming on, Paul besought them all to
take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and
continued fasting, having taken nothing. (34)
Wherefore I pray you to take some meat:
for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of
any of you. (35) And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and
gave thanks to YAHWEH
in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. (36) Then
were they all of good cheer, and they also took some meat. (37) And we were in all in the
ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. (38)
And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat
into the sea. (39) And when it was day, they knew not the land: but
they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded,
if it were possible, to thrust in the ship. (40) And when
they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted
up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore. (41) And falling into a place where two seas met,
they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained
unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. (42) And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the
prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. (43) But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept
them from their purpose; and
commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the
sea, and get to land: (44) And the rest, some on
boards, and some on broken pieces of
the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.
(I) And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island
was called Melita. (2) And the barbarous people showed us no little
kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the
present rain, and because of the cold. (3) And when
Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened
on his hand. (4) And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they
said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath
escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. (5) And he shook off the beast into the fire, and
felt no harm. (6) Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen,
or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw
no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was an elohim.
(7) In the same quarters were possessions of the
chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us
three days courteously. (8) And it came to pass, that
the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul
entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. (9) So when this was done, others also, which had
diseases in the island, came, and were healed: (10)
Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.
(11) And after three months we departed in a ship of
Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. (12) And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days. (13) And from thence we fetched a compass, and came
to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to
Puteoli: (14) Where we found brethren, and were desired to
tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome. (15) And from thence, when the brethren heard of us,
they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The three taverns: whom when
Paul saw, he thanked YAHWEH, and took courage.
(16) And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered
the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by
himself with a soldier that kept him.
(17) And it came to pass, that after three days Paul
called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he
said unto them, Men and brethren,
though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers,
yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. (18) Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of
death in me. (19) But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto
Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of. (20) For this cause therefore have I called for you,
to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel
I am bound with this chain. (21) And they said unto him,
We neither received letters out of Judaea concerning thee, neither any of the
brethren that came showed or spake any harm of thee. (22) But we desire to hear of thee what thou
thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken
against.
(23) And when they had appointed him a day, there
came many to him into his lodging; to
whom he expounded and testified the Kingdom
of YAHWEH, persuading them concerning YAHshua,
both out of the law of Moses, and out of the
prophets, from morning till evening. (24) And some
believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. (25) And when they agreed not among themselves, they
departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Spirit by
Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, (26) Saying, Go
unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and
seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: (27) For
the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing,
and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their
ears, and understand with their heart,
and should be converted, and I
should heal them [Isa 6:9-10].
(28) Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation
of YAHWEH
is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they
will hear it. (29) And when he had said these words, the Jews
departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
(30) And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, (31) Preaching the Kingdom of YAHWEH, and teaching those things which concern the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
(I) Paul, a servant of YAHshua
Messiah,
called to be an apostle, separated
unto the gospel of YAHWEH, (2) (Which HE had promised afore by HIS prophets in the holy scriptures,) (3) Concerning HIS
Son YAHshua Messiah our Sovereign, which was made of the seed of David
according to the flesh; (4) And declared to be the Son of YAHWEH with power, according
to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: (5) By Whom
we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all
nations, for His name: (6) Among whom are ye also the called of YAHshua
Messiah:
(7) To all that be in Rome, beloved of YAHWEH,
called to be saints: Grace to you and
peace from YAHWEH
our FATHER,
and the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(8) First, I thank my Elohim through YAHshua Messiah for you all, that your
faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. (9)
For YAHWEH
is my witness, WHOM I serve with my spirit in the gospel of HIS Son,
that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; (10) Making request, if by any means now at length I
might have a prosperous journey by the Will
of YAHWEH to come unto you. (11) For I long to see you, that I may impart unto
you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; (12) That is, that I may be comforted together with
you by the mutual faith both of you and me. (13) Now I
would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto
you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even
as among other Gentiles. (14) I am debtor both to the
Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. (15) So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach
the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
(16) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Messiah:
for it is the power of YAHWEH unto salvation to every one that
believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (17) For therein is the righteousness of YAHWEH revealed
from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. [Hab 2:4]
(18) For the wrath of YAHWEH is revealed from Heaven
against all wickedness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in
unrighteousness; (19) Because that which may be known of YAHWEH is
manifest in them; for YAHWEH hath showed it unto them. (20) For the invisible things
of HIM from the creation of the
world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even HIS eternal power and might [Hebrew
‘el] so that they are without excuse: (21) Because that, when they knew YAHWEH,
they glorified HIM not as YAHWEH,
neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish
heart was darkened. (22) Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
(23) And changed the glory of the uncorruptible El into an image made like to
corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
(24) Wherefore YAHWEH also gave them up to uncleanness through
the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between
themselves: (25) Who changed the truth of YAHWEH into a lie, and worshipped
and served the creature more than the Creator, WHO
is blessed for ever. Amen.
(26) For this cause YAHWEH gave them up unto vile
affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is
against nature: (27) And likewise also the men, leaving the natural
use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working
that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their
error which was meet.
(28) And even as they did not like to retain YAHWEH
in their knowledge, YAHWEH
gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not
convenient; (29) Being filled with all unrighteousness,
fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder,
debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, (30)
Backbiters, haters of YAHWEH, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of
evil things, disobedient to parents, (31) Without
understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
(32) Who knowing the judgment of YAHWEH, that they which commit such
things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them
that do them.
(I) Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art
that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for
thou that judgest doest the same things. (2) But we
are sure that the judgment of YAHWEH is according to truth against them which
commit such things. (3) And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them
which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment
of YAHWEH?
(4) Or despisest thou the riches of HIS goodness and forbearance and
longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of YAHWEH leadeth thee to repentance? (5) But after thy hardness and impenitent heart
treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the
righteous judgment of YAHWEH; (6) WHO will render to every man according
to his deeds [Psa. 62;12; Prov.
24:12]: (7) To them who by patient continuance in well doing
seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal
Life: (8) But unto them that are contentious, and do not
obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, (9) Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man
that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; (10) But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that
worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: (11) For there is no respect of persons with YAHWEH.
(12) For as many as have sinned without law shall
also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged
by the law; (13) (For not the hearers of the law are just before YAHWEH, but the doers of the law
shall be justified. (14) For when the Gentiles, which have not the law,
do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a
law unto themselves: (15) Which show the work [effort] of the law [torah] written in their hearts [Jer. 31:33], their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing
or else excusing one another;) (16) In the day when YAHWEH
shall judge the secrets of men by YAHshua Messiah according to my gospel.
(17) Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in
the law, and makest thy boast of YAHWEH, (18) And
knowest HIS will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being
instructed out of the law; (19) And art confident that
thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, (20) An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of
babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. (21) Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest
thou not thyself? Thou that preachest a man should not steal [Exo. 20:15; Deu. 5:19], dost thou steal? (22)
Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery [Exo. 20:14; Deu. 5:18], dost thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest
idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? (23) Thou
that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou YAHWEH?
(24) For the name of YAHWEH is blasphemed among the
Gentiles through you [Ezek. 36:20], as it is written. (25) For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep
the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made
uncircumcision. (26) Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the
righteousness of the law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for
circumcision? (27) And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature,
if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost
transgress the law? (28) For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly;
neither is that circumcision, which
is outward in the flesh: (29) But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and
circumcision is that of the heart, in
the spirit, and not in the letter;
whose praise is not of men, but of YAHWEH.
(I) What advantage then hath the Jew? Or what profit is there of circumcision? (2) Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them
were committed the oracles of YAHWEH. (3) For what
if some did not believe? Shall their unbelief make the faith of YAHWEH
without effect? (4) YAHWEH forbid: yea, let YAHWEH be true, but every man a
liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and
mightest overcome when thou art judged [Psa
51:4].
(5) But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness
of YAHWEH,
what shall we say? Is YAHWEH
unrighteous WHO taketh vengeance? (I
speak as a man) (6) YAHWEH forbid: for then how shall YAHWEH
judge the world? (7) For if the truth of YAHWEH hath more abounded through
my lie unto HIS glory; why yet am I
also judged as a sinner? (8) And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported,
and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? Whose
damnation is just.
(9) What then? Are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and
Gentiles, that they are all under sin; (10) As it is
written, There is none righteous, no, not one: (11) There is none that understandeth, there is
none that seeketh after YAHWEH [Psa
14:2-3]. (12) They are all gone out of the way, they are
together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. (13) Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the
poison of asps is under their lips:
[Psa 5:9; 140:3] (14) Whose
mouth is full of cursing and
bitterness [Psa 10:7]: (15) Their feet are swift to shed blood: [Prov. 1:6] (16) Destruction and misery are in their ways: (17) And
the way of peace have they not known: [Isa
59:7-8] (18) There is no fear of YAHWEH before their eyes [Psa 36:1].
(19) Now we know that what things soever the law
saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped,
and all the world may become guilty before YAHWEH. (20)
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in HIS sight [Psa. 143:2]: for by the law is the
knowledge of sin.
(21) But now the righteousness of YAHWEH
without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; (22) Even the righteousness of YAHWEH which is by faith of YAHshua Messiah unto all and upon all them that believe:
for there is no difference: (23) For all have sinned, and
come short of the glory of YAHWEH; (24) Being
justified freely by His grace through
the redemption that is in Messiah YAHshua: (25) Whom YAHWEH hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of
sins that are past, through the forbearance of YAHWEH; (26) To declare, I
say, at this time His
righteousness: that He might be
just, and the justifier of him which believeth in YAHshua. (27) Where is boasting
then? It is excluded. By what law? Of
works? Nay: but by the law of faith. (28)
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the
law. (29) Is HE the Elohim of the Jews only? Is HE
not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: (30) Seeing it
is one EL
[Deu. 6:4], which shall justify the circumcision by faith,
and uncircumcision through faith.
(31) Do we then make void the law through faith? YAHWEH
forbid: yea, we establish the law.
(I) What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as
pertaining to the flesh, hath found? (2) For if
Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof
to glory; but not before YAHWEH. (3) For what
saith the scripture? Abraham believed YAHWEH, and it was counted unto him for
righteousness [Gen. 15:6]. (4) Now to
him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. (5) But to him that worketh not, but believeth on HIM that justifieth the wicked, his
faith is counted for righteousness. (6) Even as
David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom YAHWEH
imputeth righteousness without works, (7) Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven,
and whose sins are covered [Psa 32:1-2].
(8) Blessed is
the man to whom YAHWEH will not impute sin. (9) Cometh this
blessedness then upon the circumcision only,
or upon the uncircumcision also? For we say that faith was reckoned to
Abraham for righteousness. (10) How was it then reckoned?
When he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in
uncircumcision. (11) And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal
of the righteousness of the faith which he
had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that
believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed
unto them also: (12) And the father of circumcision to them who are
not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of
our father Abraham, which he had being
yet uncircumcised. (13) For the promise, that he should be the heir of
the world, was not to Abraham, or to
his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. (14) For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the
promise made of none effect: (15) Because the law worketh
wrath: for where no law is, there is no
transgression. (16) Therefore it
is of faith, that it might be by
grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only
which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is
the father of us all, (17) (As it is written, I have made thee a father of
many nations [Gen. 17:5],) before him WHOM he believed, even YAHWEH, WHO quickeneth the dead, and calleth those
things which be not as though they were. (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might
become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So
shall thy seed be [Gen. 15:5]. (19) And being not weak in faith, he considered not
his own body now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the
deadness of Sarah's womb: (20) He staggered not at the
promise of YAHWEH
through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to YAHWEH; (21) And being fully persuaded that, what HE had promised, HE was able also to perform. (22) And
therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness [Gen. 15:6]. (23) Now it was not written for his sake alone, that
it was imputed to him; (24) But for us also, to whom
it shall be imputed, if we believe on HIM
that raised up YAHshua
our Sovereign
from the dead; (25) Who
was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
(I) Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with YAHWEH
through our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah:
(2) By Whom
also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in
hope of the glory of YAHWEH. (3) And not
only so, but we glory in tribulations
also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; (4)
And patience, experience; and experience, hope: (5)
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of YAHWEH is shed abroad in our hearts
by the Holy Spirit which is given unto us. (6) For when
we were yet without strength, in due time Messiah died for the wicked. (7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die:
yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. (8) But YAHWEH commendeth HIS love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Messiah
died for us. (9) Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath
through Him. (10) For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled
to YAHWEH
by the death of HIS Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be
saved by His life. (11) And not only so,
but we also joy in YAHWEH through our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, by Whom we have now received the atonement.
(12) Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the
world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have
sinned: (13) (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin
is not imputed when there is no law. (14)
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not
sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of Him that was to come. (15) But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence
of one many be dead, much more the grace of YAHWEH, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, YAHshua
Messiah,
hath abounded unto many. (16) And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free
gift is of many offences unto
justification. (17) For if by one man's offence death reigned by
one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of
righteousness shall reign in life by one, YAHshua Messiah.) (18)
Therefore as by the offence of one judgment
came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto
justification of life. (19) For as by one man's
disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be
made righteous. (20) Moreover the law entered, that the offence might
abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: (21) That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so
might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal Life by YAHshua Messiah our Sovereign.
(I) What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace
may abound? (2) YAHWEH forbid. How shall we, that are dead to
sin, live any longer therein? (3) Know ye not, that so many
of us as were baptized into YAHshua Messiah were baptized into His death? (4) Therefore we are buried
with Him by baptism into death: that
like as Messiah
was raised up from the dead by the glory of the FATHER, even so we also should walk
in newness of life. (5) For if we have been planted together in the
likeness of His death, we shall be
also in the likeness of His resurrection: (6) Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with
Him, that the body of sin might be
destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. (7) For he that is dead is freed from sin. (8) Now if we be dead with Messiah, we believe that we shall
also live with Him: (9) Knowing that Messiah being raised from the dead
dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over Him. (10) For in that He
died, He died unto sin once: but in
that He liveth, He liveth unto YAHWEH. (11) Likewise
reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto YAHWEH
through YAHshua
Messiah
our Sovereign.
(12) Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body,
that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. (13)
Neither yield ye your members as instruments
of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto YAHWEH, as those that are alive from
the dead, and your members as instruments
of righteousness unto YAHWEH. (14) For sin
shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under
grace.
(15) What then? Shall we sin, because we are not
under the law, but under grace? YAHWEH forbid. (16)
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye
are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
(17) But YAHWEH be thanked, that ye were the servants of
sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was
delivered you. (18) Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants
of righteousness. (19) I speak after the manner of men because of the
infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to
uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members
servants to righteousness unto holiness. (20) For when
ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. (21) What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye
are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. (22) But now being made free
from sin, and become servants to YAHWEH, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the
end everlasting life. (23) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of YAHWEH is Eternal Life through YAHshua Messiah our Sovereign.
(I) Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the
law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? (2) For the woman which hath a husband is bound by
the law to her husband so long as he
liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband. (3) So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be
called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so
that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. (4) Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead
to the law by the body of Messiah; that ye should be married to another, even to Him Who is raised from
the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto YAHWEH. (5) For when we were in the flesh, the motions of
sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto
death. (6) But now we are delivered from the law, that
being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and
not in the oldness of the letter.
(7) What shall we say then? Is the law sin? YAHWEH forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by
the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not
covet [Exo. 20:17; Deu. 5:21]. (8) But sin,
taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
For without the law sin was dead. (9) For I was alive without the law once: but when
the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. (10)
And the commandment, which was ordained to
life, I found to be unto death. (11) For sin, taking occasion by the commandment,
deceived me, and by it slew me. (12) Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. (13) Was then that which is good made death unto me? YAHWEH
forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is
good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. (14) For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am
carnal, sold under sin. (15) For that which I do I
allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. (16) If then I do that which I would not, I consent
unto the law that it is good. (17) Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin
that dwelleth in me. (18) For I know that in me
(that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me;
but how to perform that which is good
I find not. (19) For the good that I would I do not: but the evil
which I would not, that I do. (20) Now if I do that I would
not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. (21) I find then a law, that, when I would do good,
evil is present with me. (22) For I delight in the law
of YAHWEH
after the inward man: (23) But I see another law in
my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity
to the law of sin which is in my members. (24) O
wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? (25) I thank YAHWEH through YAHshua Messiah our Sovereign. So then with the mind I
myself serve the law of YAHWEH; but with the flesh the law of sin.
(I) There is therefore
now no condemnation to them which are in Messiah YAHshua, who walk not after the flesh, but after
the Spirit. (2) For the law of the Spirit of life in Messiah
YAHshua
hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (3)
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, YAHWEH
sending HIS SON in the likeness of sinful
flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
(4) That the righteousness of the law might be
fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. (5) For they that are after the flesh do mind the
things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the
Spirit. (6) For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (7) Because the carnal mind is enmity against YAHWEH: for it is not subject to
the law of YAHWEH,
neither indeed can be. (8) So then they that are in
the flesh cannot please YAHWEH. (9) But ye
are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of YAHWEH dwell in you. Now
if any man have not the Spirit of Messiah, he is none of His. (10) And if Messiah be in
you, the body is dead because of sin;
but the Spirit is life because of
righteousness. (11) But if the Spirit of HIM that raised up YAHshua from the dead dwell in you, HE that raised up Messiah from the dead shall also
quicken your mortal bodies by His
Spirit that dwelleth in you.
(12) Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the
flesh, to live after the flesh. (13) For if
ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify
the deeds of the body, ye shall live. (14) For as
many as are led by the Spirit of YAHWEH, they are the sons of YAHWEH. (15) For ye have not received the spirit of bondage
again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry,
Abba, FATHER.
(16) The Spirit itself beareth witness with our
spirit, that we are the children of YAHWEH: (17) And if
children, then heirs; heirs of YAHWEH, and joint-heirs with Messiah; if so be that we suffer
with Him, that we may be also glorified
together.
(18) For I reckon that the sufferings of this present
time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall
be revealed in us. (19) For the earnest expectation of the creature
waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of YAHWEH. (20) For the creature was made subject to vanity, not
willingly, but by reason of Him WHO hath subjected the same in hope, (21) Because the creature
itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious
liberty of the children of YAHWEH. (22) For we
know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until
now. (23) And not only they,
but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves
groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. (24)
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man
seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (25) But if
we hope for that we see not, then do
we with patience wait for it.
(26) Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our
infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the
Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be
uttered. (27) And it that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because it
maketh intercession for the saints according to the Will of YAHWEH. (28) And we
know that all things work together for good to them that love YAHWEH,
to them who are the called according to HIS purpose. (29) For whom HE did foreknow, HE also did predestinate to
be conformed to the image of HIS Son, that He
might be the firstborn among many brethren. (30) Moreover
whom HE did predestinate, them HE also called: and whom HE called, them HE also justified: and whom HE
justified, them HE also glorified.
(31) What shall we then say to these things? If YAHWEH be for us, who can be against us? (32) HE that spared not HIS Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall HE
not with Him also freely give us all
things? (33) Who shall lay any thing to the charge of YAHWEH'S
Elect? It is YAHWEH that justifieth. (34) Who is He
that condemneth? It is Messiah
that died, yea rather, that is risen again, Who is even at the right hand of YAHWEH, Who also maketh intercession for us. (35)
Who shall separate us from the love of Messiah? Shall
tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or
peril, or sword? (36) As it is written, For THY sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep
for the slaughter [Psa 44:22].
(37) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors
through Him that loved us. (38) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor
life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor
things to come, (39) Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us from the love of YAHWEH, which is in Messiah
YAHshua
our Sovereign.
(I) I say the truth in Messiah, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me
witness in the Holy Spirit, (2) That I have great
heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. (3) For I
could wish that myself were accursed from Messiah for my brethren, my kinsmen according to
the flesh: (4) Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the Covenants, and the
giving of the law, and the service of YAHWEH,
and the promises; (5) Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Messiah
came, Who is over all, YAHWEH blessed for ever. Amen.
(6) Not as though the word of YAHWEH hath taken none effect. For
they are not all Israel, which are of
Israel: (7) Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac
shall thy seed be called. (8) That is, They which are
the children of the flesh, these are not
the children of YAHWEH:
but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. (9) For this is
the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son [Gen.
18:14]. (10) And not only this;
but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; (11) (For the children being not yet born, neither
having done any good or evil, that the purpose of YAHWEH according to Election might
stand, not of works, but of HIM that
calleth;) (12) It was said unto her, The elder shall serve
the younger [Gen. 25:23]. (13) As it is
written, Jacob have I loved, but
Esau have I hated [Mal. 1:2-3].
(14) What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with YAHWEH? YAHWEH forbid. (15)
For HE saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion [Exo. 33:19]. (16) So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of
him that runneth, but of YAHWEH that showeth mercy. (17) For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for
this same purpose have I raised thee
up, that I might show MY power in thee, and that MY name might be declared throughout
all the earth. [Exo. 9:16] (18) Therefore hath HE mercy on whom HE will have mercy, and
whom HE will HE hardeneth.
(19) Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth HE yet find fault? For who hath
resisted HIS will? (20) Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest
against YAHWEH?
Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus [Isa.
29:16; 45:9]? (21) Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the
same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? (22) What if
YAHWEH,
willing to show HIS wrath, and to make HIS power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of
wrath fitted to destruction: (23) And that HE might make known the riches of HIS glory on the vessels of mercy,
which HE had afore prepared unto
glory, (24) Even us, whom HE hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? (25) As HE
saith also in Osee, I will
call them MY people, which were not MY people; and her beloved, which was
not beloved. (26) And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not MY people; there shall they be called the children of the Living Elohim [Hosea 1:10;
2:23]. (27) Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though
the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall
be saved: (28) For HE
will finish the work, and cut it short
in righteousness: because a short work will YAHWEH make upon the earth [Isa. 10:22-23]. (29) And as
Esaias said before, Except the YAHWEH of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as
Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha [Isa 1:9].
(30) What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which
followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the
righteousness which is of faith. (31) But
Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the
law of righteousness. (32) Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it
were by the works of the law [only]. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone
[Isa. 8:14]; (33) As it is
written, Behold, I lay in Sion a
stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. [Isa 28:16]
(I) Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to YAHWEH
for Israel is, that they might be saved. (2) For I
bear them record that they have a zeal of YAHWEH, but not according to knowledge. (3) For they being ignorant of YAHWEH'S righteousness, and going
about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto
the righteousness of YAHWEH. (4) For Messiah
is the end of the law for
righteousness to every one that believeth. (5) For Moses
describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth
those things shall live by them [Lev. 18:5]. (6) But the
righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart,
Who shall ascend into Heaven? (that is, to bring Messiah down from above:) (7) Or, Who shall descend into
the deep? (that is, to bring up Messiah again from the dead.) (8) But what saith it?, and in thy heart: that is,
the word of faith, which we preach; (9) That if
thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Sovereign YAHshua, and shalt believe in thine heart that YAHWEH
hath raised Him from the dead, thou
shalt be saved. (10) For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (11) For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth
on Him shall not be ashamed [Isa 28:16]. (12) For
there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Sovereign
over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.
(13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of YAHWEH
shall be saved [Joel 2:32]. (14) How then
shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how
shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard? And how shall
they hear without a preacher? (15) And how shall they
preach, except they be sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of
them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
[Isa 52:7]
(16) But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For
Esaias saith, YAHWEH, who hath believed our report [Isa 53:1]
(17) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of YAHWEH. (18) But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their
sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world [Psa. 19:4]. (19) But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses
saith, I will provoke you
to jealousy by them that are no
people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you [Deut. 32:21]. (20) But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that
sought ME
not; I was made manifest unto them
that asked not after ME [Isa. 65:1]. (21) But to Israel HE saith, All day long I
have stretched forth MY hands unto a
disobedient and gainsaying people [Isa.
65:2].
(I) I say then, Hath YAHWEH cast away HIS people? YAHWEH forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the
seed of Abraham [II Chron. 20:7;
Psa. 105:6], of the tribe of Benjamin. (2) YAHWEH hath not cast away HIS people which HE foreknew [I Sam. 12:22; Psa. 94:14]. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias?
How he maketh intercession to YAHWEH against Israel, saying, (3) YAHWEH, they have killed THY prophets, and digged down THINE altars; and I am left alone, and
they seek my life. (4) But what saith the answer
of YAHWEH
unto him? I have reserved to MYSELF
seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal [I Kings 19:10-18]. (5) Even so
then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the Election of
grace. (6) And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace:
otherwise work is no more work. (7) What
then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the Election
hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded (8)
(According as it is written, YAHWEH hath given them the spirit of
slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear [Isa 29:10; Deut
29:4];) unto this day. (9) And David saith, Let their table be made a
snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompense unto them: (10) Let their eyes be darkened that they may not
see, and bow down their back alway [Psa
69:22-23].
(11) I say then, Have they stumbled that they should
fall? YAHWEH
forbid: but rather through their fall
salvation is come unto the Gentiles,
for to provoke them to jealousy. (12) Now if
the fall of them be the riches of the
world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more
their fulness? (13) For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am
the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: (14) If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save
some of them. (15) For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? (16)
For if the firstfruit be holy, the
lump is also holy: and if the root be holy,
so are the branches. (17) And if some of the branches be broken off, and
thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them
partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; (18) Boast not against the branches. But if thou
boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. (19) Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken
off, that I might be grafted in. (20) Well;
because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not
highminded, but fear: (21) For if YAHWEH
spared not the natural branches, take
heed lest HE also spare not
thee. (22) Behold therefore the goodness and severity of YAHWEH:
on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in HIS
goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. (23) And they also, if they abide not still in
unbelief, shall be grafted in: for YAHWEH is able to graft them in again. (24) For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which
is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree:
how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
(25) For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant
of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in
part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. (26) And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is
written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away
wickedness from Jacob: [Isa 59:20-21] (27) For this is MY
Covenant unto them, when I shall
take away their sins [Jer 31:33; Isa
27:9].
(28) As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the Election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
(29) For the gifts and calling of YAHWEH are without repentance. (30) For as ye in times past have not believed YAHWEH,
yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: (31) Even so have these also now not believed, that
through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. (32)
For YAHWEH
hath concluded them all in unbelief, that HE
might have mercy upon all.
(33) O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and
knowledge of YAHWEH!
How unsearchable are HIS judgments, and HIS ways past finding out! (34) For who
hath known the mind of the Sovereign? Or who hath been HIS counsellor? (35) Or who hath first given
to HIM, and it shall be recompensed
unto him again? (36) For of HIM,
and through HIM, and to HIM, are all things: to WHOM be glory
for ever. Amen.
(I) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of YAHWEH,
that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto YAHWEH,
which is your reasonable service. (2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and
perfect, Will of YAHWEH.
(3) For I say, through the grace given unto me, to
every man that is among you, not to think of
himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according
as YAHWEH
hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. (4)
For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same
office: (5) So we, being
many, are one body in Messiah, and every one members one of another. (6) Having then gifts differing according to the
grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; (7) Or ministry, let
us wait on our ministering: or he
that teacheth, on teaching; (8) Or he that exhorteth, on
exhortation: he that giveth, let him do
it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy,
with cheerfulness.
(9) Let love
be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is
good. (10) Be kindly
affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one
another; (11) Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit;
serving YAHWEH;
(12) Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation;
continuing instant in prayer; (13) Distributing to the
necessity of saints; given to hospitality. (14) Bless them
which persecute you: bless, and curse not. (15) Rejoice
with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. (16) Be of
the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men
of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. (17)
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all
men. (18) If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live
peaceably with all men. (19) Dearly beloved, avenge
not yourselves, but rather give place
unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is
MINE; I will repay, saith YAHWEH
[Psa. 94:1]. (20)
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for
in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head [Prov. 25:21-23]. (21) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with
good.
(I) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there
is no power but of YAHWEH: the powers that be are ordained of YAHWEH.
(2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power,
resisteth the ordinance of YAHWEH: and they that resist shall receive to
themselves damnation. (3) For rulers are not a
terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the
power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: (4) For he is the minister of YAHWEH to thee for good. But if
thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain:
for he is the minister of YAHWEH, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. (5) Wherefore ye
must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. (6) For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they
are YAHWEH'S
ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. (7) Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to
whom tribute is due; custom to whom
custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
(8) Owe no man any thing, but to love one another:
for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. (9) For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery,
Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Thou shalt not covet [Exo. 20:13-17];
and if there be any other
commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself [Lev 19:18]. (10) Love
worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
(11) And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep:
for now is our salvation nearer than
when we believed. (12) The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let
us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of
light. (13) Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in
rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and
envying. (14) But put ye on the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, and make not provision for
the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
(I) Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. (2) For one believeth that he may eat all things:
another, who is weak, eateth herbs. (3) Let not
him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not
judge him that eateth: for YAHWEH hath received him. (4) Who art thou that judgest another man's (another’s?) servant? To his own sovereign he standeth or falleth. Yea,
he shall be holden up: for YAHWEH is able to make him stand. (5) One man esteemeth one day above another: another
esteemeth every day alike. Let every
man be fully persuaded in his own mind. (6) He that
regardeth the day, regardeth it unto YAHWEH;
and he that regardeth not the day, to YAHWEH he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to YAHWEH, for he giveth YAHWEH thanks; and he that eateth
not, to YAHWEH
he eateth not, and giveth YAHWEH thanks. (7)
For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. (8) For whether we live, we live unto YAHWEH;
and whether we die, we die unto YAHWEH: whether we live therefore, or die, we are
the YAHWEH'S.
(9) For to this end Messiah both died, and rose, and
revived, that He might be Sovereign
both of the dead and living. (10) But why dost thou judge
thy brother? Or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? For we shall all stand
before the judgment seat of Messiah. (11) For it
is written, As I live, saith YAHWEH
[Isa 45:(21-23], every knee shall bow to ME, and every tongue shall confess
to Him.
(12) So then every one of us shall give account of
himself to YAHWEH.
(13) Let us not therefore judge one another any more:
but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall
in his brother's way. (14) I know, and am persuaded by the Sovereign
YAHshua,
that there is nothing unclean of
itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. (15) But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not
charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Messiah died. (16) Let not then your good be evil spoken of: (17) For the Kingdom
of YAHWEH is not meat and drink; but
righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. (18) For he that in these things serveth Messiah
is acceptable to YAHWEH, and approved of men. (19) Let us therefore follow after the things which
make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. (20) For meat destroy not the work of YAHWEH.
All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with
offence. (21) It is good
neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made
weak. (22) Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before YAHWEH. Happy is
he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. (23) And he that doubteth is damned if he eat,
because he eateth not of faith: for
whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
(I) We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the
weak, and not to please ourselves. (2) Let every
one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. (3) For even Messiah pleased not Himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached
thee fell on Me. (4) For whatsoever things were written aforetime
were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the
scriptures might have hope. (5) Now the Elohim
of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another
according to Messiah
YAHshua:
(6) That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify YAHWEH, even the FATHER of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah. (7) Wherefore receive ye one another, as Messiah
also received us to the glory of YAHWEH. (8) Now I say
that YAHshua
Messiah
was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of YAHWEH, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: (9) And that the Gentiles might glorify YAHWEH
for HIS mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto THY name [Psa 18:49]. (10) And
again HE saith, Rejoice, ye
Gentiles, with HIS people [Deu 32:43]. (11) And
again, Praise YAHWEH [Psa
117:1], all ye
Gentiles; and laud Him, all ye
people. (12) And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a
root of Jesse, and He that shall
rise to reign over the Gentiles; in Him
shall the Gentiles trust [Isa 11:10].
(13) Now the Elohim of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
(14) And I myself also am persuaded of you, my
brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able
also to admonish one another. (15) Nevertheless, brethren, I
have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind,
because of the grace that is given to me of YAHWEH, (16) That I should be the minister of YAHshua
Messiah
to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of YAHWEH, that the offering up of the Gentiles
might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. (17) I have therefore whereof I may glory through YAHshua
Messiah
in those things which pertain to YAHWEH. (18) For I
will not dare to speak of any of those things which Messiah hath not wrought by me, to
make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, (19)
Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of YAHWEH; so that from
Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Messiah.
(20) Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not
where Messiah
was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: (21) But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken
of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. [Isa 52:15]
(22) For which cause also I have been much hindered
from coming to you. (23) But now having no more place in these parts, and
having a great desire these many years to come unto you; (24) Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will
come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way
thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. (25)
But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. (26) For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia
to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. (27) It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors
they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual
things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. (28) When therefore I have performed this, and have
sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. (29) And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I
shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Messiah.
(30) Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah's
sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to YAHWEH for me; (31) That I may be delivered from them that do not
believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; (32) That I may come unto you with joy by the Will of YAHWEH,
and may with you be refreshed. (33) Now the Elohim
of peace be with you all. Amen.
(I) I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of
the Assembly which is at Cenchrea: (2) That ye
receive her in the Sovereign, as becometh saints, and that ye assist
her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer
of many, and of myself also.
(3) Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Messiah
YAHshua:
(4) Who have for my life laid down their own necks:
unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the Assemblies of the Gentiles. (5) Likewise greet
the Assembly that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who
is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Messiah. (6) Greet
Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. (7) Salute
Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among
the apostles, who also were in Messiah before me. (8)
Greet Amplias my beloved in the Sovereign. (9) Salute
Urbane, our helper in Messiah, and Stachys my beloved. (10) Salute Apelles approved in Messiah. Salute them which are of
Aristobulus' household. (11) Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be
of the household of Narcissus, which
are in the Sovereign.
(12) Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Sovereign.
Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Sovereign. (13) Salute Rufus chosen in the Sovereign, and his mother and mine.
(14) Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes,
and the brethren which are with them. (15) Salute
Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints
which are with them. (16) Salute one another with a
holy kiss. The Assemblies of Messiah salute you.
(17) Now I beseech you, brethren, Mark them which
cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned;
and avoid them. (18) For they that are such serve not our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of
the simple. (19) For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf:
but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning
evil. (20) And the Elohim of peace shall bruise Satan under your
feet shortly. The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with
you. Amen.
(21) Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason,
and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. (22) I Tertius,
who wrote this epistle, salute you in
the Sovereign.
(23) Gaius mine host, and of the whole Assembly,
saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a
brother. (24) The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with you all. Amen.
(25) Now to Him
that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of YAHshua
Messiah,
according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the
world began, (26) But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures
of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting EL,
made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: (27) To YAHWEH only wise, be glory through YAHshua Messiah for ever. Amen.
(I) Paul, called to be an apostle of YAHshua Messiah through the Will of YAHWEH,
and Sosthenes our brother, (2) Unto the Assembly of YAHWEH which is at Corinth, to them
that are sanctified in Messiah YAHshua, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of YAHshua
Messiah
our Sovereign,
both theirs and ours: (3) Grace be unto you, and peace, from YAHWEH our FATHER, and from
the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(4) I thank my Elohim always on your behalf, for the grace of YAHWEH
which is given you by YAHshua Messiah; (5) That in
every thing ye are enriched by Him,
in all utterance, and in all
knowledge; (6) Even as the testimony of Messiah was confirmed in you: (7) So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for
the coming of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah: (8) Who shall also confirm you unto the
end, that ye may be blameless in the
day of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(9) YAHWEH is faithful,
by Whom ye were called unto the
fellowship of HIS Son YAHshua Messiah our Sovereign.
(10) Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
that ye all speak the same thing, and that
there be no divisions among you; but that
ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (11) For it hath been declared unto me of you, my
brethren, by them which are of the house of
Chloe, that there are contentions among you. (12)
Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos;
and I of Cephas; and I of Messiah. (13) Is Messiah
divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? (14) I thank YAHWEH that I baptized none of you, but Crispus
and Gaius; (15) Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine
own name. (16) And I baptized also the household of Stephanas:
besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. (17) For Messiah sent me not to baptize, but to preach the
gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Messiah should be made of none
effect.
(18) For the preaching of the cross is to them that
perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of YAHWEH.
(19) For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to
nothing the understanding of the prudent. [Isa
29:14]
(20) Where is the
wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not YAHWEH
made foolish the wisdom of this world? (21) For
after that in the wisdom of YAHWEH the world by wisdom knew not YAHWEH,
it pleased YAHWEH
by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (22) For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek
after wisdom: (23) But we preach Messiah crucified, unto the Jews a
stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; (24)
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Messiah the power of YAHWEH,
and the wisdom of YAHWEH. (25) Because
the foolishness of YAHWEH is wiser than men; and the weakness of YAHWEH
is stronger than men.
(26) For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not
many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: (27) But YAHWEH hath chosen the foolish things of the
world to confound the wise; and YAHWEH hath chosen the weak things of the world
to confound the things which are mighty; (28) And base
things of the world, and things which are despised, hath YAHWEH chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: (29) That no flesh should glory in HIS presence. (30) But of HIM
are ye in Messiah
YAHshua,
Who of YAHWEH is made unto us wisdom, and
righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: (31) That, according as it is written, He that
glorieth, let him glory in YAHWEH [Jer
9:24].
(I) And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with
excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of YAHWEH.
(2) For I determined not to know any thing among
you, save YAHshua
Messiah,
and Him crucified. (3) And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and
in much trembling. (4) And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's
wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: (5) That your faith should not stand in the wisdom
of men, but in the power of YAHWEH.
(6) Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are
perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world,
that come to nought: (7) But we speak the wisdom of
YAHWEH
in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which YAHWEH ordained before the world
unto our glory: (8) Which none of the princes of this world knew:
for had they known it, they would not
have crucified the Sovereign of glory. (9) But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor
ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which YAHWEH
hath prepared for them that love HIM. [Isa 64:4; 52:15]
(10) But YAHWEH hath revealed them unto us by HIS
Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of YAHWEH.
(11) For what man knoweth the things of a man, save
the spirit of man which is in him? Even so the things of YAHWEH knoweth no man, but the Spirit of YAHWEH.
(12) Now we have received, not the spirit of the
world, but the spirit which is of YAHWEH; that we might know the things that are
freely given to us of YAHWEH. (13) Which
things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which
the Holy Spirit teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. (14) But the natural man receiveth not the things of
the Spirit of YAHWEH:
for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (15) But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet
he himself is judged of no man. (16) For
who hath known the mind of YAHWEH, that he may instruct HIM [Isa 40:13]? But we have the mind of Messiah.
(I) And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual,
but as unto carnal, even as unto
babes in Messiah.
(2) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for
hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither
yet now are ye able. (3) For ye are yet carnal: for
whereas there is among you envying,
and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? (4) For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another,
I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? (5) Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as YAHWEH
gave to every man? (6) I have planted, Apollos watered; but YAHWEH
gave the increase. (7) So then neither is he that planteth any thing,
neither he that watereth; but YAHWEH that giveth the increase. (8) Now he that planteth and he that watereth are
one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. (9) For we are labourers together with YAHWEH:
ye are YAHWEH'S
husbandry, ye are YAHWEH'S
building.
(10) According to the grace of YAHWEH which is given unto me, as a
wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. (11) For other foundation can no man lay than that is
laid, which is YAHshua
Messiah.
(12) Now if any man build upon this foundation gold,
silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; (13)
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because
it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what
sort it is. (14) If any man's work abide which he hath built
thereupon, he shall receive a reward. (15) If any
man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be
saved; yet so as by fire.
(16) Know ye not that ye are the temple of YAHWEH,
and that the Spirit of YAHWEH dwelleth in you? (17) If any man defile the temple of YAHWEH,
him shall YAHWEH
destroy; for the temple of YAHWEH is holy, which temple ye are.
(18) Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you
seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. (19) For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with
YAHWEH.
For it is written, HE
taketh the wise in their own craftiness [Job 5:13]. (20) And again, YAHWEH knoweth
the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain [Psa 94:11].
(21) Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things
are yours; (22) Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the
world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; (23) And ye are Messiah's; and Messiah is YAHWEH'S.
(I) Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Messiah,
and stewards of the mysteries of YAHWEH. (2) Moreover
it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. (3) But with me it is a very small thing that I
should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. (4) For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not
hereby justified: but HE that
judgeth me is YAHWEH.
(5) Therefore judge nothing before the time, until
the Sovereign
come, Who both will bring to light
the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the
hearts: and then shall every man have praise of YAHWEH.
(6) And these things, brethren, I have in a figure
transferred to myself and to Apollos
for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up
for one against another. (7) For who maketh thee to
differ from another? And what hast
thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou
hadst not received it? (8) Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have
reigned as kings without us: and I would to YAHWEH ye did reign, that we also
might reign with you. (9) For I think that YAHWEH
hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are
made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. (10) We are fools
for Messiah's
sake, but ye are wise in Messiah;
we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
(11) Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and
thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; (12) And labour, working with our own hands: being
reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: (13) Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the
filth of the world, and are the
offscouring of all things unto this day.
(14) I write not these things to shame you, but as my
beloved sons I warn you. (15) For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Messiah,
yet have ye not many fathers: for in Messiah
YAHshua
I have begotten you through the gospel. (16)
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. (17)
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and
faithful in the Sovereign,
Who shall bring you into remembrance
of my ways which be in Messiah, as I teach every where in every
Assembly. (18) Now some are puffed up, as though I would not
come to you. (19) But I will come to you shortly, if YAHWEH
will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
(20) For the Kingdom
of YAHWEH is not in word, but in power. (21) What
will ye? Shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
(I) It is reported commonly that
there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as
named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. (2) And ye are puffed up, and have not rather
mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. (3) For I verily, as absent in body, but present in
spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, (4) In the name of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, when ye are gathered
together, and my spirit, with the power of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, (5) To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction
of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Sovereign
YAHshua.
(6) Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole
lump? (7) Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may
be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Messiah our passover is sacrificed
for us: (8) Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old
leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the
unleavened bread of sincerity and
truth.
(9) I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company
with fornicators: (10) Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this
world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must
ye needs go out of the world. (11) But now I have written
unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a
fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an
extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. (12)
For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? Do not ye judge them
that are within? (13) But them that are without YAHWEH judgeth. Therefore put away
from among yourselves that wicked person.
(I) Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law
before the unjust, and not before the saints? (2) Do
ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? And if the world shall be
judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? (3) Know ye not that we shall judge angels? How much
more things that pertain to this life? (4) If then
ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are
least esteemed in the Assembly. (5) I speak
to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? No, not one
that shall be able to judge between his brethren? (6) But brother goeth to law with brother, and that
before the unbelievers. (7) Now therefore there is
utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not
rather take wrong? Why do ye not rather suffer
yourselves to be defrauded? (8) Nay, ye
do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.
(9) Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not
inherit the Kingdom of YAHWEH? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor
idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with
mankind, (10) Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor
revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of YAHWEH. (11) And such were some of you: but ye are washed,
but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Sovereign
YAHshua,
and by the Spirit of our Elohim.
(12) All things are lawful unto me, but all things
are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought
under the power of any. (13) Meats for the belly, and
the belly for meats: but YAHWEH shall destroy both it and them. Now the
body is not for fornication, but for
the Sovereign;
and the Sovereign
for the body. (14) And YAHWEH hath both raised up the Sovereign,
and will also raise up us by His Own power. (15) Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Messiah?
Shall I then take the members of Messiah, and make them the members of a harlot? YAHWEH forbid. (16)
What? Know ye not that he which is joined to a harlot is one body? For two,
saith HE, shall be one flesh [Genesis 2:24]. (17) But he that is joined unto the Sovereign
is one spirit. (18) Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is
without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own
body. (19) What? Know ye not that your body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit which is in you,
which ye have of YAHWEH, and ye are not your own? (20) For ye are bought with a price: therefore
glorify YAHWEH
in your body, and in your spirit, which are YAHWEH'S
(I) Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a
woman. (2) Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let
every woman have her own husband. (3) Let the
husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto
the husband. (4) The wife hath not power of her own body, but the
husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the
wife. (5) Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye
may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan
tempt you not for your incontinency. (6) But I
speak this by permission, and not of
commandment. (7) For I would that all men were even as I myself.
But every man hath his proper gift of YAHWEH, one after this manner, and another after
that.
(8) I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It
is good for them if they abide even as I. (9) But if
they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. (10) And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Sovereign, Let not the wife depart
from her husband: (11) But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried,
or be reconciled to her husband: and
let not the husband put away his wife.
(12) But to the rest speak I, not the Sovereign:
If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with
him, let him not put her away. (13) And the woman which hath
a husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her
not leave him. (14) For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the
wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your
children unclean; but now are they holy. (15) But if
the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under
bondage in such cases: but YAHWEH
hath called us to peace. (16) For what knowest thou, O
wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband?
Or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? (17) But as YAHWEH
hath distributed to every man, as YAHWEH hath called every one, so let him walk.
And so ordain I in all Assemblies. (18) Is any
man called being circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called
in uncircumcision? Let him not be circumcised. (19)
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the Commandments of YAHWEH. (20) Let every man abide in the same calling wherein
he was called. (21) Art thou called being a servant? Care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free,
use it rather. (22) For he that is called in the Sovereign,
being a servant, is the Sovereign's
freeman: likewise also he that is called, being
free, is Messiah's
servant. (23) Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the
servants of men. (24) Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called,
therein abide with YAHWEH.
(25) Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of
the Sovereign:
yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of YAHWEH to be faithful. (26) I suppose therefore that this is good for the
present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. (27) Art thou bound unto a wife? Seek not to be
loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? Seek not a wife. (28) But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and
if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in
the flesh: but I spare you. (29) But this I say, brethren,
the time is short: it remaineth, that
both they that have wives be as though they had none; (30) And they that weep, as though they wept not; and
they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though
they possessed not; (31) And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world
passeth away. (32) But I would have you without carefulness. He
that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to YAHWEH, how he may please YAHWEH:
(33) But he that is married careth for the things
that are of the world, how he may please his
wife. (34) There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for
the things of YAHWEH,
that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth
for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. (35) And this I speak for your
own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely,
and that ye may attend upon YAHWEH without distraction. (36) But if any man think that he behaveth himself
uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth
not: let them marry. (37) Nevertheless he that
standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his
own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth
well.
(38) So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better. (39)
The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband
be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Sovereign.
(40) But she is happier if she so abide, after my
judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit
of YAHWEH.
(I) Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we
all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. (2) And if any man think that he knoweth any thing,
he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. (3) But if
any man love YAHWEH,
the same is known of HIM. (4) As concerning therefore the eating of those
things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other EL but one. (5) For though there be that are called elohim,
whether in Heaven or in earth, (as there be elohim many, and Sovereigns
many,) (6) But to us there
is but one EL,
the FATHER,
of WHOM
are all things, and we in HIM; and one Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, by Whom are all things, and
we by Him. (7) Howbeit there
is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol
unto this hour eat it as a thing
offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. (8) But meat commendeth us not to YAHWEH:
for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the
worse. (9) But take heed lest by any means this liberty of
yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. (10) For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit
at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be
emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; (11) And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother
perish, for whom Messiah died? (12) But when ye sin so
against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Messiah.
(13) Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I
will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
(I) Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen YAHshua
Messiah
our Sovereign?
Are not ye my work in the Sovereign? (2) If I be
not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine
apostleship are ye in the Sovereign. (3) Mine answer
to them that do examine me is this, (4) Have we
not power to eat and to drink? (5) Have we not power to lead
about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Sovereign, and Cephas? (6) Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to
forbear working? (7) Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges?
Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Or who feedeth a
flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? (8)
Say I these things as a man? Or saith not the law the same also? (9) For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou
shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn [Deu. 25:24]. Doth YAHWEH
take care for oxen? (10) Or saith HE
it altogether for our sakes? For our
sakes, no doubt, this is written:
that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope
should be partaker of his hope. (11) If we
have sown unto you spiritual things, is
it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? (12) If others be partakers of this power over you, are not
we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things,
lest we should hinder the gospel of Messiah. (13) Do ye
not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? And they which wait at the altar are
partakers with the altar? (14) Even so hath YAHWEH
ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. (15) But I have used none of these things: neither
have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that
any man should make my glorying void. (16) For
though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid
upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! (17) For if I do this thing willingly, I have a
reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. (18)
What is my reward then? Verily that,
when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Messiah without charge, that I
abuse not my power in the gospel. (19) For
though I be free from all men, yet
have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. (20) And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I
might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I
might gain them that are under the law; (21) To them
that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to YAHWEH,
but under the law to Messiah,) that I might gain them that are without
law. (22) To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain
the weak: I am made all things to all men,
that I might by all means save some. (23) And this
I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. (24) Know ye
not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run,
that ye may obtain. (25) And every man that striveth for the mastery is
temperate in all things. Now they do it to
obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. (26) I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight
I, not as one that beateth the air: (27) But I
keep under my body, and bring it into
subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself
should be a castaway.
(I) Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant,
how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; (2) And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud
and in the sea; (3) And did all eat the same spiritual meat; (4) And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for
they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Messiah.
(5) But with many of them YAHWEH was not well pleased: for
they were overthrown in the wilderness. (6) Now these
things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things,
as they also lusted. (7) Neither be ye idolaters,
as were some of them; as it is
written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play [Exo. 32:6].
(8) Neither let us commit fornication, as some of
them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. (9) Neither let us tempt Messiah, as some of them also
tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. (10) Neither
murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. (11) Now all these things happened unto them for
ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the
world are come. (12) Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take
heed lest he fall. (13) There hath no temptation taken you but such as
is common to man: but YAHWEH is faithful,
WHO will not suffer you to be
tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to
escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
(14) Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
(15) I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. (16) The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not
the communion of the blood of Messiah? The bread which we break, is it not the
communion of the body of Messiah? (17) For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers
of that one bread. (18) Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they
which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? (19) What say I then? That the idol is any thing, or
that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? (20) But I say,
that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and
not to YAHWEH:
and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. (21) Ye cannot drink the cup of the Sovereign,
and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Sovereign's table, and of the table
of devils. (22) Do we provoke the Sovereign to jealousy? Are we
stronger than He?
(23) All things are lawful for me, but all things are
not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. (24) Let no man seek his own, but every man another's
wealth. (25) Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience
sake: (26) For the earth is YAHWEH'S,
and the fulness thereof [Psa 24:1; 50:12]. (27) If any
of them that believe not bid you to a
feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking
no question for conscience sake. (28) But if
any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his
sake that showed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is YAHWEH'S, and the fulness thereof: (29) Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the
other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? (30) For if I by grace be a
partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? (31) Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or
whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of YAHWEH. (32) Give
none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Assembly of YAHWEH:
(33) Even as I please all men in all things, not
seeking mine own profit, but the profit of
many, that they may be saved.
(I) Be ye followers [imitators] of me, even as I also am [imitator] of Messiah.
(2) Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me
in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. (3) But I would have you know,
that the head of every man is Messiah; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Messiah
is YAHWEH. (4) Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
(5) But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with
her head uncovered dishonoureth her
head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. (6) For if the woman be not covered, let her also be
shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be
covered. (7) For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as He is the image
and glory of YAHWEH:
but the woman is the glory of the man. (8) For the
man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. (9) Neither was the man created for the woman; but
the woman for the man. (10) For this cause ought the
woman to have power on her head
because of the angels. (11) Nevertheless neither is
the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Sovereign.
(12) For as the woman is of the man, even so is the
man also by the woman; but all things of YAHWEH. (13) Judge in
yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto YAHWEH uncovered? (14) Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if
a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? (15)
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. (16) But if any man seem to be contentious, we have
no such custom, neither the Assemblies of YAHWEH.
(17) Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not,
that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. (18) For first of all, when ye come together in the
Assembly, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. (19) For there must be also heresies among you, that
they which are approved may be made manifest among you. (20) When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Sovereign's
supper. (21) For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry,
and another is drunken. (22) What? Have ye not houses
to eat and to drink in? Or despise ye the Assembly of YAHWEH, and shame them that have
not? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. (23)
For I have received of the Sovereign that which also I delivered unto you,
That the Sovereign
YAHshua
the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: (24) And when He
had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of Me. (25) After the same manner also He took the cup, when He
had supped, saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me.
(26) For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink
this cup, ye do show the Sovereign's death till He come. (27) Wherefore whosoever shall
eat this bread, and drink this cup of
the Sovereign,
unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Sovereign. (28) But let a man examine himself, and so let him
eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. (29)
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to
himself, not discerning the Sovereign's body. (30)
For this cause many are weak and
sickly among you, and many sleep. (31) For if
we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. (32) But when we are judged, we are chastened of YAHWEH,
that we should not be condemned with the world. (33)
Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. (34) And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that
ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I
come.
(I) Now concerning spiritual gifts,
brethren, I would not have you ignorant. (2) Ye
know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were
led. (3) Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man
speaking by the Spirit of YAHWEH calleth YAHshua accursed: and that no man can say that YAHshua
is the Sovereign, [The New Covenant
Aramaic Peshitta Text With Hebrew translation (The Bible Society, Jerusalem,
1986) translates as “YAHWEH HE IS YESHUA” (Also see Acts 2:38, Philippians 2:11
& Revelation 22:20)] but by
the Holy Spirit.
(4) Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same
Spirit. (5) And there are differences of administrations,
but the same Sovereign.
(6) And there are diversities of operations, but it
is the same Elohim
which worketh all in all. (7) But the manifestation of
the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. (8) For to one is given by the Spirit the word of
wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; (9) To another faith by the same Spirit; to another
the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; (10) To
another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of
spirits; to another divers kinds of
tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (11) But all these worketh that one and the selfsame
Spirit, dividing to every man severally as it will.
(12) For as the body is one, and hath many members,
and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Messiah. (13) For by
one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we
be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (14) For the body is not one member, but many. (15) If the foot shall say, Because I am not the
hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? (16) And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the
eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? (17) If the whole body were an eye, where were the
hearing? If the whole were hearing,
where were the smelling? (18) But now hath YAHWEH set the members every one of
them in the body, as it hath pleased HIM.
(19) And if they were all one member, where were the body? (20) But now are
they many members, yet but one body. (21) And the
eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the
feet, I have no need of you. (22) Nay, much more those
members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: (23) And those members
of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow
more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts
have more abundant comeliness. (24) For our
comely parts have no need: but YAHWEH
hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: (25) That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same
care one for another. (26) And whether one member
suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the
members rejoice with it. (27) Now ye are the body of Messiah,
and members in particular. (28) And YAHWEH hath set some in the
Assembly, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that
miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. (29) Are all
apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles? (30) Have all
the gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? (31) But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show
I unto you a more excellent way.
(I) Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and
have not charity, I am become as sounding
brass, or a tinkling cymbal. (2) And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all
mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could
remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. (3) And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to
be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. (4) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not
puffed up, (5) Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her
own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; (6)
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; (7) Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth
all things, endureth all things. (8) Charity
never faileth: but whether there be prophecies,
they shall fail; whether there be tongues,
they shall cease; whether there be knowledge,
it shall vanish away. (9) For we know in part, and
we prophesy in part. (10) But when that which is
perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. (11) When I was a child, I spake as a child, I
understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put
away childish things. (12) For now we see through a
glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know
even as also I am known. (13) And now abideth faith,
hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
(I) Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. (2) For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue [tongue] [that no one in the assembly understands] speaketh not unto men, but unto YAHWEH: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the [the gift of] spirit he speaketh mysteries [to the Assembly]. (3) But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. (4) He that speaketh in an unknown tongue [that no one in the assembly understands] edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the Assembly. (5) I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues [that no one in the assembly understands], except he interpret, that the Assembly may receive edifying.
(6) Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with
tongues [that no one in the
assembly understands], what
shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by
knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? (7)
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they
give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or
harped? (8) For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who
shall prepare himself to the battle? (9) So
likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how
shall it be known what is spoken? For ye shall speak into the air. (10) There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in
the world, and none of them is without
signification. (11) Therefore if I know not the meaning of the
voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. (12) Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of
spiritual gifts, seek that ye may
excel to the edifying of the Assembly. (13) Wherefore
let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue
[that no one in the assembly understands] pray that he may interpret. (14) For if I pray in an unknown tongue [that no one in the assembly understands], my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is
unfruitful [to the assembly]. (15) What is
it then? I will pray with the spirit [YAHWEH-given
spiritual gift of speaking a language that the speaker does not have to learn], and I will pray with the understanding [to
the assembly] also: I will sing
with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding [to
the assembly] also. (16) Else when thou shalt bless with the [YAHWEH-given spiritual gift of speaking
a language that the speaker does not have to learn] Spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the
unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what
thou sayest? (17) For thou verily givest thanks well, but the
other is not edified. (18) I thank my Elohim,
I speak [correctly translated- "speaking," not "I
speak"] with [YAHWEH-given
spiritual gift of speaking a language that the speaker does not have to learn] tongues more than ye all: (19) Yet in the Assembly I had rather speak five
words with my understanding [to the assembly], that by
my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue [that
the Assembly didn't understand].
(20) Brethren, be not children in understanding:
howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. (21) In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will
I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear ME,
saith YAHWEH [Isa 28:11-12].
(22) Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them
that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not,
but for them which believe. (23) If therefore the whole Assembly
be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or
unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? (24)
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all,
he is judged of all: (25) And thus are the secrets
of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship YAHWEH, and report that YAHWEH is in you of a truth.
(26) How is it then, brethren? When ye come together,
every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a
revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. (27) If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by
two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. (28) But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence
in the Assembly; and let him speak to himself, and to YAHWEH. (29) Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the
other judge. (30) If any
thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
(31) For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may
learn, and all may be comforted. (32) And the
spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. (33) For YAHWEH is not the
author of confusion, but of peace, as in all Assemblies of the saints.
(34) Let your women keep silence in the Assemblies:
for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. (35) And if they will learn any thing, let them ask
their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the Assembly. (36) What? Came the word of YAHWEH out from you? Or came it
unto you only?
(37) If any man think himself to be a prophet, or
spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the Commandments of the Sovereign.
(38) But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
(39) Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and
forbid not to speak with tongues. (40) Let all
things be done decently and in order.
(I) Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I
preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; (2) By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory
what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. (3) For I delivered unto you first of all that which
I also received, how that Messiah died for our sins according to the scriptures;
(4) And that He
was buried, and that He rose again
the third day according to the scriptures: (5) And that He was seen of Cephas, then of the
twelve: (6) After that, He
was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part
remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. (7) After that, He
was seen of James; then of all the apostles. (8)
And last of all He was seen of me
also, as of one born out of due time. (9) For I am
the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I
persecuted the Assembly of YAHWEH. (10) But by
the grace of YAHWEH
I am what I am: and HIS grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain;
but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of YAHWEH
which was with me. (11) Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
(12) Now if Messiah be preached that He rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no
resurrection of the dead? (13) But if there be no resurrection
of the dead, then is Messiah not risen: (14)
And if Messiah
be not risen, then is our preaching
vain, and your faith is also vain. (15) Yea, and we are found false witnesses of YAHWEH;
because we have testified of YAHWEH that HE
raised up Messiah:
Whom HE raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. (16) For if the dead rise not, then is not Messiah
raised: (17) And if Messiah be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. (18) Then they also which are fallen asleep in Messiah
are perished. (19) If in this life only we have hope in Messiah,
we are of all men most miserable.
(20) But now is Messiah risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. (21) For since by man came death, by man came also
the resurrection of the dead. (22) For as in Adam all die,
even so in Messiah
shall all be made alive. (23) But every man in his own
order: Messiah
the firstfruits; afterward they that are Messiah's at His
coming. (24) Then cometh
the end, when He shall have
delivered up the kingdom to YAHWEH, even the FATHER; when He shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. (25) For He
must reign, till He hath put all
enemies under His feet. (26) The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
(27) For HE
hath put all things under His feet [Psa 8:6]. But when HE
saith all things are put under Him, it is manifest that He
is excepted, which did put all things under Him. (28) And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also
Himself be subject unto HIM that put all things under Him, that YAHWEH may be all in all.
(29) Else what shall they do which are baptized for
the dead, if the dead rise not at all? Why are they then baptized for the dead?
(30) And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? (31) I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Messiah
YAHshua
our Sovereign,
I die daily. (32) If after the manner of men I have fought with
beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? Let us eat
and drink; for to morrow we die [Isa. 22:13;
56:12]. (33) Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt
good manners. (34) Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some
have not the knowledge of YAHWEH: I speak this to your shame.
(35) But some man
will say, How are the dead raised up? And with what body do they come? (36) Thou fool,
that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: (37) And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that
body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: (38)
But YAHWEH
giveth it a body as it hath pleased HIM,
and to every seed his own body. (39) All
flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. (40) There are also
celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another.
(41) There is one
glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the
stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. (42) So also is
the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in
incorruption: (43) It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory:
it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: (44)
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural
body, and there is a spiritual body. (45) And so
it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul [nephesh i.e. a breathing creature-Gen. 2:7]; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. (46) Howbeit
that was not first which is
spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. (47) The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Sovereign from Heaven. (48) As is the
earthy, such are they also that are
earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. (49) And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we
shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
(50) Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood
cannot inherit the Kingdom of YAHWEH; neither doth corruption inherit
incorruption. (51) Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all
sleep, but we shall all be changed, (52) In a
moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall
sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (53) For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.
(54) So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption,
and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass
the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. (55) O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is
thy victory [Isa. 25:8; Hos.
13:14]? (56) The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is
the law. (57) But thanks be
to YAHWEH,
which giveth us the victory through our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah. (58)
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in
the work of the Sovereign,
forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Sovereign.
(I) Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have
given order to the Assemblies of Galatia, even so do ye. (2) Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as YAHWEH hath
prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. (3) And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring
your liberality [generous gift] unto
Jerusalem. (4) And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go
with me. (5) Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass
through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. (6) And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter
with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. (7) For I will not see you now by the way; but I
trust to tarry a while with you, if YAHWEH permit. (8)
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. (9)
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
(10) Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with
you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Sovereign, as I also do. (11) Let no
man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come
unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. (12)
As touching our brother Apollos, I
greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at
all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
(13) Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like
men, be strong. (14) Let all your things be done with charity.
(15) I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of
Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) (16) That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to
every one that helpeth with us, and
laboureth. (17) I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and
Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have
supplied. (18) For they have refreshed my spirit and yours:
therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
(19) The Assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and
Priscilla salute you much in the Sovereign, with the Assembly that is in their
house. (20) All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another
with a holy kiss.
(21) The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. (22) If any man love not the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, let him be Anathema Maranatha. (23) The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with you. (24) My love be with you all in Messiah YAHshua. Amen.
(I) Paul, an apostle of YAHshua
Messiah
by the Will of YAHWEH,
and Timothy our brother, unto the
Assembly of YAHWEH
which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: (2) Grace be to
you and peace from YAHWEH our FATHER, and from
the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(3) Blessed be
YAHWEH,
even the FATHER
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
the FATHER
of mercies, and the Elohim of all comfort; (4) WHO
comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which
are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of YAHWEH.
(5) For as the sufferings of Messiah abound in us, so our
consolation also aboundeth by Messiah. (6) And
whether we be afflicted, it is for
your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same
sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and
salvation. (7) And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings,
so shall ye be also of the
consolation. (8) For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of
our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure,
above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: (9) But we had the sentence of death in ourselves,
that we should not trust in ourselves, but in YAHWEH which raiseth the dead: (10) WHO
delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in WHOM we trust that HE will yet deliver us; (11) Ye also
helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given
by many on our behalf. (12) For our rejoicing is
this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity, not
with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of YAHWEH, we have had our conversation in the
world, and more abundantly to you-ward. (13) For we
write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust
ye shall acknowledge even to the end; (14) As also
ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Sovereign
YAHshua.
(15) And in this confidence I was minded to come unto
you before, that ye might have a second benefit; (16)
And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you,
and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. (17) When I therefore was thus minded, did I use
lightness? Or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh,
that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? (18) But as YAHWEH is true, our word toward you was not yea
and nay. (19) For the Son of YAHWEH, YAHshua Messiah, Who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in Him was yea. (20) For all the promises of YAHWEH in Him are yea, and in Him Amen, unto the glory of YAHWEH
by us. (21) Now HE
which stablisheth us with you in Messiah, and hath anointed us, is YAHWEH; (22) Who hath also sealed us, and given the
earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
(23) Moreover I call YAHWEH for a record upon my soul,
that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth. (24) Not for that we have dominion over your faith,
but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
(I) But I determined this with myself, that I would not come
again to you in heaviness. (2) For if I make you sorry,
who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? (3) And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I
came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having
confidence in you all, that my joy is the
joy of you all. (4) For out of much affliction and anguish of heart
I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye
might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.
(5) But if any have caused grief, he hath not
grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. (6) Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was
inflicted of many. (7) So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch
sorrow. (8) Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. (9) For to this end also did I write, that I might
know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. (10) To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any
thing, to whom I forgave it, for your
sakes forgave I it in the person of Messiah;
(11) Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we
are not ignorant of his devices.
(12) Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Messiah's gospel, and a door was
opened unto me of YAHWEH, (13) I had no
rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of
them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
(14) Now thanks be
unto YAHWEH,
which always causeth us to triumph in Messiah, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place. (15) For we are unto YAHWEH a sweet savour of Messiah,
in them that are saved, and in them that perish: (16)
To the one we are the savour of death
unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? (17) For we are not as many, which corrupt the word
of YAHWEH:
but as of sincerity, but as of YAHWEH, in the sight of YAHWEH speak we in Messiah.
(I) Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you,
or letters of commendation from you? (2) Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known
and read of all men: (3) Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Messiah
ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the Living Elohim;
not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. (4) And such trust have we through Messiah
to YAHWEH-ward:
(5) Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think
any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of YAHWEH; (6) WHO also hath made us able ministers of
the New Testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter
killeth, but the spirit giveth life. (7) But if
the ministration of death, written and engraven
in stones [as
was done at Mount Ebal-Deu. 27:4-8
& Joshua 8:29-32],
was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face
of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: (8) How shall
not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious? (9) For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration
of righteousness exceed in glory. (10) For even
that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the
glory that excelleth. (11) For if that which is done
away was glorious, much more that
which remaineth is glorious.
(12) Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great
plainness of speech: (13) And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the
children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is
abolished: (14) But their minds were blinded: for until this day
remaineth the same veil untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which
veil is done away in Messiah.
(15) But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the
veil is upon their heart. (16) Nevertheless when it
shall turn to YAHWEH,
the veil shall be taken away [Exo. 34:34]. (17) Now the Sovereign is [has] that Spirit [of YAHWEH]: and where the Spirit of the Sovereign
is, there is liberty. (18) But we all, with open
face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Sovereign, are changed into the
same image from glory to glory, even as
by the Spirit of the Sovereign.
(I) Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received
mercy, we faint not; (2) But have renounced the
hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word
of YAHWEH
deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every
man's conscience in the sight of YAHWEH. (3) But if
our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: (4) In whom the elohim of this world hath blinded
the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Messiah,
Who is the image of YAHWEH,
should shine unto them. (5) For we preach not
ourselves, but Messiah
YAHshua
the Sovereign;
and ourselves your servants for YAHshua's sake. (6)
For YAHWEH,
WHO commanded the light to shine out
of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give
the light of the knowledge of the glory of YAHWEH in the face of YAHshua
Messiah.
(7) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels,
that the excellency of the power may be of YAHWEH, and not of us. (8) We are troubled
on every side, yet not distressed; we are
perplexed, but not in despair; (9)
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (10) Always bearing about in the body the dying of
the Sovereign
YAHshua,
that the life also of YAHshua might be made manifest in our body. (11) For we which live are alway delivered unto death
for YAHshua'
sake, that the life also of YAHshua might be made manifest in our mortal
flesh. (12) So then death worketh in us, but life in you. (13) We having the same spirit of faith, according as
it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken [Psa. 116:10]; we also believe, and therefore speak; (14)
Knowing that HE which raised up the Sovereign
YAHshua
shall raise up us also by YAHshua, and shall present us with you. (15) For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant
grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of YAHWEH.
(16) For which cause we faint not; but though our
outward man perish, yet the inward man is
renewed day by day. (17) For our light affliction, which is but for a
moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and
eternal weight of glory; (18) While we look not at the
things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things
which are seen are temporal; but the
things which are not seen are eternal.
(I) For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have
a building of YAHWEH,
a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2) For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be
clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven: (3) If so be that being clothed we shall not be
found naked. (4) For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be
unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. (5) Now HE
that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is
YAHWEH,
WHO also hath given unto us the
earnest of the Spirit. (6) Therefore we are always confident, knowing that,
whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Sovereign: (7) (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) (8) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be
present with the Sovereign. (9) Wherefore we labour, that,
whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him. (10)
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Messiah; that every one may receive
the things done in his body, according to that he hath
done, whether it be good or bad.
(11) Knowing therefore the terror of the Sovereign,
we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto YAHWEH; and I trust also are made
manifest in your consciences. (12) For we commend not
ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye
may have somewhat to answer them
which glory in appearance, and not in heart. (13)
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is
to YAHWEH:
or whether we be sober, it is for
your cause. (14) For the love of Messiah constraineth us; because we
thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: (15) And that He died for all, that they which live
should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again. (16) Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the
flesh: yea, though we have known Messiah after the flesh, yet now henceforth know
we Him no more. (17)
Therefore if any man be in Messiah,
he is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all things are become new. (18)
And all things are of YAHWEH,
WHO hath reconciled us to HIMSELF
by YAHshua
Messiah,
and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; (19) To wit, that YAHWEH was in Messiah, reconciling the world unto
HIMSELF,
not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of
reconciliation.
(20) Now then we are ambassadors for Messiah,
as though YAHWEH
did beseech you by us: we pray you in Messiah's stead, be ye reconciled
to YAHWEH.
(21) For HE
hath made Him to be sin for us, Who
knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of YAHWEH in Him.
(I) We then, as workers
together with Him, beseech you also
that ye receive not the grace of YAHWEH in vain. (2)
(For HE saith, I have heard Thee in a time accepted, and in the day
of salvation have I succoured Thee:
behold, now is the accepted time;
behold, now is the day of salvation.)
[Isa 49:8]
(3) Giving no offence in any thing, that the
ministry be not blamed: (4) But in all things approving ourselves as the
ministers of YAHWEH,
in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, (5) In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in
labours, in watchings, in fastings; (6) By
pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by
love unfeigned, (7) By the word of truth, by the power of YAHWEH,
by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, (8) By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good
report: as deceivers, and yet true; (9) As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and
not killed; (10) As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet
making many rich; as having nothing, and yet
possessing all things.
(11) O ye Corinthians,
our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. (12) Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are
straitened in your own bowels. (13) Now for a recompense in
the same, (I speak as unto my children,)
be ye also enlarged.
(14) Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers:
for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion
hath light with darkness? (15) And what concord hath Messiah
with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? (16) And what agreement hath the temple of YAHWEH
with idols? For ye are the temple of the Living Elohim; as YAHWEH hath said, I will dwell in them, and
walk in them; and I will be their Elohim, and they shall be MY people [Exo 25:8; 29:45; Lev 26:12; Jer 31:1; Ezek. 37:27]. (17)
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith YAHWEH,
and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, (18) And will be a FATHER unto you, and ye shall be MY sons and daughters, saith YAHWEH Almighty.
(I) Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us
cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting
holiness in the fear of YAHWEH.
(2) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have
corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. (3) I speak
not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are
in our hearts to die and live with you.
(4) Great is my
boldness of speech toward you, great is my
glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our
tribulation.
(5) For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh
had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
(6) Nevertheless YAHWEH, that comforteth those that
are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; (7) And not by his coming only, but by the
consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest
desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the
more. (8) For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do
not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made
you sorry, though it were but for a
season. (9) Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but
that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a mighty manner,
that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. (10)
For EL-like
sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of
the world worketh death. (11) For behold this selfsame
thing, that ye sorrowed after a EL-like sort, what carefulness it wrought in you,
yea, what clearing of yourselves,
yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what
zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be
clear in this matter. (12) Wherefore, though I wrote
unto you, I did it not for his cause
that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care
for you in the sight of YAHWEH might appear unto you. (13) Therefore we were comforted in your comfort:
yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit
was refreshed by you all. (14) For if I have boasted any
thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in
truth, even so our boasting, which I made
before Titus, is found a truth. (15) And his
inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the
obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. (16) I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in
you in all things.
(I) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of YAHWEH
bestowed on the Assemblies of Macedonia; (2) How that
in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep
poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. (3) For to their
power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their
power they were willing of
themselves; (4) Praying us with much entreaty that we would
receive the gift, and take upon us the
fellowship of the ministering to the saints. (5)
And this they did, not as we hoped,
but first gave their own selves to the Sovereign, and unto us by the Will of YAHWEH.
(6) Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had
begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. (7) Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and
knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. (8) I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of
the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. (9) For ye know the grace of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
that, though He was rich, yet for
your sakes He became poor, that ye
through His poverty might be rich. (10) And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before,
not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. (11) Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. (12) For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man
hath, and not according to that he
hath not. (13) For I mean
not that other men be eased, and ye burdened: (14) But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may
be equality: (15) As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack [Exo. 16:18].
(16) But thanks be
to YAHWEH,
which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. (17) For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but
being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. (18) And we have sent with him the brother, whose
praise is in the gospel throughout
all the Assemblies; (19) And not that
only, but who was also chosen of the Assemblies to travel with us with this
grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Sovereign,
and declaration of your ready mind: (20) Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in
this abundance which is administered by us: (21)
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of YAHWEH, but also in the sight of
men. (22) And we have sent with them our brother, whom we
have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent,
upon the great confidence which I have in
you. (23) Whether any
do inquire of Titus, he is my
partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the Assemblies, and the glory of Messiah. (24) Wherefore show ye to them, and before the
Assemblies, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
(I) For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is
superfluous for me to write to you: (2) For I
know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of
Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very
many. (3) Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting
of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: (4) Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me,
and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this
same confident boasting. (5) Therefore I thought it
necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make
up before hand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might
be ready, as a matter of bounty, and
not as of covetousness.
(6) But this I
say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which
soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (7)
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for YAHWEH
loveth a cheerful giver. (8) And YAHWEH is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having
all sufficiency in all things, may
abound to every good work: (9) (As it is written, HE hath dispersed abroad; HE hath given to the poor: HIS righteousness remaineth for ever
[Psa 112:9].
(10) Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both
minister bread for your food, and
multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) (11) Being enriched in every thing to all
bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to YAHWEH. (12) For the administration of this service not only
supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings
unto YAHWEH;
(13) Whiles by the experiment of this ministration
they glorify YAHWEH
for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Messiah, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and
unto all men; (14) And by their prayer for you, which long after
you for the exceeding grace of YAHWEH in you. (15)
Thanks be unto YAHWEH for HIS unspeakable gift.
(I) Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness
of Messiah,
Who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: (2) But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence,
wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked
according to the flesh. (3) For though we walk in the
flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (4) (For the
weapons of our warfare are not
carnal, but mighty through YAHWEH to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing
that exalteth itself against the knowledge of YAHWEH, and bringing into captivity
every thought to the obedience of Messiah; (6) And
having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
(7) Do ye look on things after the outward appearance?
If any man trust to himself that he is Messiah's, let him of himself think this again,
that, as he is Messiah's, even so are we Messiah's. (8) For though I should boast somewhat more of our
authority, which the Sovereign hath given us for edification, and not
for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: (9)
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. (10) For his letters,
say they, are weighty and powerful;
but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. (11) Let such
an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent,
such will we be also in deed when we
are present. (12) For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or
compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring
themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not
wise. (13) But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the
measure of the rule which YAHWEH hath distributed to us, a measure to reach
even unto you. (14) For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not
unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Messiah: (15) Not
boasting of things without our measure,
that is, of other men's labours; but
having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you
according to our rule abundantly, (16) To
preach the gospel in the regions beyond
you, and not to boast in another
man's line of things made ready to our hand. (17)
But he that glorieth, let him glory in YAHWEH. (18) For not
he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom YAHWEH commendeth.
(I) Would to YAHWEH ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me. (2) For I am jealous over you with EL-like
jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Messiah.
(3) But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent
beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the
simplicity that is in Messiah. (4) For if he
that cometh preacheth another YAHshua, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye
have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well
bear with him. (5) For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very
chiefest apostles. (6) But though I
be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made
manifest among you in all things. (7) Have I
committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have
preached to you the gospel of YAHWEH freely? (8) I
robbed other Assemblies, taking wages of
them, to do you service. (9) And when I was present
with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to
me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being
burdensome unto you, and so will I
keep myself. (10) As the truth of Messiah is in me, no man shall stop
me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. (11)
Wherefore? Because I love you not? YAHWEH knoweth. (12)
But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which
desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. (13) For such are
false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the
apostles of Messiah.
(14) And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed
into an angel of light. (15) Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers
also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according
to their works.
(16) I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise,
yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. (17) That which I speak, I speak it not after the Sovereign, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence
of boasting. (18) Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will
glory also. (19) For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise. (20) For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage,
if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man
smite you on the face. (21) I speak as concerning
reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I
speak foolishly,) I am bold also. (22) Are they
Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites?
So am I. Are they the seed of
Abraham? So am I. (23) Are they ministers of Messiah? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in
stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. (24) Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. (25) Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I
stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
(26) In journeyings
often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils
by the heathen, in perils in the
city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; (27) In weariness and painfulness, in watchings
often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. (28) Beside those things that are without, that which
cometh upon me daily, the care of all the Assemblies. (29) Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is offended,
and I burn not? (30) If I must needs glory, I will glory of the
things which concern mine infirmities. (31) The Elohim
and FATHER
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. (32) In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king
kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: (33) And through a window in a basket was I let down
by the wall, and escaped his hands.
(I) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come
to visions and revelations of YAHWEH. (2) I knew a
man in Messiah
above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out
of the body, I cannot tell: YAHWEH knoweth;) such an one caught up to the
third Heaven. (3) And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or
out of the body, I cannot tell: YAHWEH knoweth;) (4)
How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it
is not lawful for a man to utter. (5) Of such
an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. (6) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not
be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now
I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. (7) And lest
I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations,
there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet
me, lest I should be exalted above measure. (8) For this
thing I besought YAHWEH thrice, that it might depart from me. (9) And HE
said unto me, MY grace is sufficient
for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore
will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Messiah may rest upon me. (10) Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in
reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Messiah's
sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
(11) I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled
me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the
very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. (12)
Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs,
and wonders, and mighty deeds. (13) For what is it wherein ye
were inferior to other Assemblies, except it
be that I myself was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrong.
(14) Behold, the third time I am ready to come to
you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for
the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the
children. (15) And I will very gladly spend and be spent for
you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. (16) But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless,
being crafty, I caught you with guile. (17) Did I
make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? (18) I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? Walked we not
in the same spirit? Walked we not in
the same steps?
(19) Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto
you? We speak before YAHWEH in Messiah: but we
do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. (20) For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find
you such as I would, and that I shall
be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings,
whisperings, swellings, tumults: (21) And lest, when I come again, my Elohim
will humble me among you, and that I
shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the
uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
(I) This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth
of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. [Deu. 19:15] (2) I told you before, and foretell
you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to
them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I
will not spare: (3) Since ye seek a proof of Messiah speaking in me, which to
you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. (4) For
though He was crucified through weakness,
yet He liveth by the power of YAHWEH.
For we also are weak in Him, but we
shall live with Him by the power of YAHWEH
toward you. (5) Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith;
prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that YAHshua
Messiah
is in you, except ye be reprobates? (6) But I
trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. (7) Now I pray to YAHWEH that ye do no evil; not that
we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though
we be as reprobates. (8) For we can do nothing
against the truth, but for the truth. (9) For we
are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection. (10) Therefore I write these things being absent,
lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Sovereign
hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.
(11) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of
good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the Elohim of love and peace shall be
with you. (12) Greet one another with a holy kiss.
(13) All the saints salute you. (14) The grace of the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, and the love of YAHWEH,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with
you all. Amen.
(I) Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by YAHshua
Messiah,
and YAHWEH
the FATHER,
WHO raised Him from the dead;) (2) And all
the Brethren which are with me, unto the Assemblies of Galatia: (3) Grace be to
you and peace from YAHWEH the FATHER, and from
our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
(4) Who
gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present
evil world, according to the Will of YAHWEH and our FATHER: (5) To WHOM be glory
for ever and ever. Amen.
(6) I marvel that ye are so soon removed from Him that called you into the grace of Messiah
unto another gospel: (7) Which is not another; but
there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Messiah.
(8) But though we, or an angel from Heaven, preach
any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be
accursed. (9) As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you
than that ye have received, let him be accursed. (10)
For do I now persuade men, or YAHWEH? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet
pleased men, I should not be the servant of Messiah.
(11) But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel
which was preached of me is not after man. (12) For I
neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of YAHshua Messiah. (13) For ye
have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that
beyond measure I persecuted the Assembly of YAHWEH, and wasted it: (14) And profited in the Jews' religion above many my
equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of
my fathers. (15) But when it pleased YAHWEH, WHO separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by HIS grace, (16) To reveal HIS Son
in me, that I might preach Him among
the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: (17) Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which
were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto
Damascus.
(18) Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to
see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. (19) But
other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Sovereign's brother. (20) Now the things which I write unto you, behold,
before YAHWEH,
I lie not. (21) Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and
Cilicia; (22) And was unknown by face unto the Assemblies of
Judaea which were in Messiah: (23) But they
had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the
faith which once he destroyed. (24) And they glorified YAHWEH
in me.
(I) Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with
Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
(2) And I went up by revelation, and communicated
unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them
which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. (3) But neither Titus, who was with me, being a
Greek, was compelled to be circumcised: (4) And that
because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out
our liberty which we have in Messiah YAHshua, that they might bring us into bondage: (5) To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for
an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you. (6) But of these who seemed to be somewhat,
(whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: YAHWEH accepteth no man's person:)
for they who seemed to be somewhat in
conference added nothing to me: (7) But contrariwise,
when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (8) (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the
apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the
Gentiles:) (9) And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to
be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and
Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. (10) Only they
would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward
to do.
(11) But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood
him to the face, because he was to be blamed. (12)
For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when
they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of
the circumcision. (13) And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him;
insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. (14) But when I saw that they walked not uprightly
according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest
after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the
Gentiles to live as do the Jews? (15) We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners
of the Gentiles, (16) Knowing that a man is not justified by the works
of the law, but by the faith of YAHshua Messiah, even we have believed in YAHshua
Messiah,
that we might be justified by the faith of Messiah, and not by the works of the law: for by
the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. (17) But if, while we seek to be justified by Messiah,
we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore
Messiah
the minister of sin? YAHWEH forbid. (18)
For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
(19) For I through the law am dead to the law, that I
might live unto YAHWEH.
(20) I am crucified with Messiah: nevertheless I live; yet
not I, but Messiah
liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of
the Son of
YAHWEH, Who loved me, and
gave Himself for me. (21) I do not frustrate the grace of YAHWEH:
for if righteousness come by the law,
then Messiah
is dead in vain.
(I) O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should
not obey the truth, before whose eyes YAHshua Messiah hath been evidently set forth, crucified
among you? (2) This only would I learn of you, Received ye the
Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? (3) Are ye so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit,
are ye now made perfect by the flesh? (4) Have ye
suffered so many things in vain? If it be
yet in vain. (5) He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit,
and worketh miracles among you, doeth he
it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? (6) Even as Abraham believed YAHWEH, and it was accounted to him
for righteousness. (7) Know ye therefore that they which are of faith,
the same are the children of Abraham. (8) And the
scripture, foreseeing that YAHWEH would justify the heathen through faith,
preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying,
In thee shall all nations be blessed. (9) So then
they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. (10) For as many as are of the works of the law are
under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is
every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book
of the law to do them. (11) But that no man is
justified by the law in the sight of YAHWEH, it
is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. (12) And the law is not of faith: but, The man that
doeth them shall live in them. (13) Messiah hath redeemed us from the
curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: (14) That the blessing of Abraham might come on the
Gentiles through YAHshua Messiah; that we might receive the promise of the
Spirit through faith.
(15) Brethren, I speak after the manner of men;
Though it be but a man's covenant,
yet if it be confirmed, no man
disannulleth, or addeth thereto. (16) Now to
Abraham and his seed were the promises made. HE saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy
seed, which is Messiah.
(17) And this I say, that the Covenant, that was confirmed before of YAHWEH
in Messiah,
the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that
it should make the promise of none effect. (18) For if
the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but YAHWEH
gave it to Abraham by promise. (19) Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the
seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a Mediator. (20) Now a Mediator is not a Mediator
of one, but YAHWEH
is one. (21) Is the
law then against the promises of YAHWEH? YAHWEH forbid: for if there had been a law given
which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. (22) But the scripture hath concluded all under sin,
that the promise by faith of YAHshua Messiah might be given to them that believe.
(23) But before faith came, we were kept under the
law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. (24) Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Messiah, that we might be justified
by faith. (25) But after that faith is come, we are no longer
under a schoolmaster. (26) For ye are all the
children of YAHWEH
by faith in Messiah
YAHshua.
(27) For as many of you as have been baptized into Messiah
have put on Messiah.
(28) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither
bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Messiah
YAHshua.
(29) And if ye be
Messiah's,
then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
(I) Now I say, That the
heir, as long as He is a child,
differeth nothing from a servant, though He
be Sovereign
of all; (2) But is under tutors and governors until the time
appointed of the father. (3) Even so we, when we were
children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: (4) But when the fulness of the time was come, YAHWEH
sent forth HIS Son,
made of a woman, made under the law, (5) To redeem
them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. (6) And because ye are sons, YAHWEH hath sent forth the Spirit
of HIS Son
into your hearts, crying, Abba, FATHER. (7) Wherefore
thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of YAHWEH
through Messiah.
(8) Howbeit then, when ye knew not YAHWEH,
ye did service unto them which by nature are no elohim. (9) But now, after that ye have known YAHWEH,
or rather are known of YAHWEH, how turn ye again to the weak and
beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? (10) Ye observe days, and months, and times, and
years. (11) I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon
you labour in vain.
(12) Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not
injured me at all. (13) Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I
preached the gospel unto you at the first. (14) And my
temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me
as an Angel of YAHWEH,
even as Messiah YAHshua. (15) Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? For I
bear you record, that, if it had been possible,
ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. (16) Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell
you the truth? (17) They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect
them. (18) But it is good
to be zealously affected always in a good
thing, and not only when I am present
with you. (19) My little children, of whom I travail in birth
again until Messiah
be formed in you, (20) I desire to be present with you now, and to
change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
(21) Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do
ye not hear the law? (22) For it is written, that
Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. (23) But he who
was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise. (24) Which things are an allegory: for these are the
two Covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which
is Agar. (25) For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and
answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. (26) But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is
the mother of us all. (27) For it is written, Rejoice,
thou barren that bearest not; break
forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more
children than she which hath a husband [Isa 54:1].
(28) Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children
of promise. (29) But as then he that was born after the flesh
persecuted him that was born after
the Spirit, even so it is now. (30) Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast
out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir
with the son of the freewoman [Gen. 21:10]. (31) So then,
brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
(I) Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Messiah
hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
(2) Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised,
Messiah
shall profit you nothing. (3) For I testify again to
every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. (4) Messiah is become of no effect unto you,
whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. (5) For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of
righteousness by faith. (6) For in YAHshua
Messiah
neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which
worketh by love. (7) Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye
should not obey the truth? (8) This persuasion cometh not of HIM that calleth you. (9) A little
leaven leaveneth the whole lump. (10) I have
confidence in you through the Sovereign, that ye will be none otherwise minded:
but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. (11) And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision,
why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the offence of the cross ceased. (12) I would they were even cut off which trouble
you.
(13) For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty;
only use not liberty for an occasion
to the flesh, but by love serve one another. (14)
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even
in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself [Lev 19:18]. (15) But if
ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.
(16) This I
say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and
the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so
that ye cannot do the things that ye would. (18) But if
ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law [not under the
curse i.e. the penalty of the law (Gal. 3:13)]. (19) Now the
works of the flesh are manifest, which are these;
Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, (20) Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance,
emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, (21)
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell
you before, as I have also told you in
time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of YAHWEH.
(22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (23)
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (24) And they that are Messiah's have crucified the flesh
with the affections and lusts.
(25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in
the Spirit. (26) Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking
one another, envying one another.
(I) Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are
spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself,
lest thou also be tempted. (2) Bear ye one another's
burdens, and so fulfil the law of Messiah. (3) For if a
man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. (4) But let every man prove his own work, and then
shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. (5) For every man shall bear his own burden.
(6) Let him that is taught in the word communicate
unto him that teacheth in all good things. (7) Be not
deceived; YAHWEH
is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (8) For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the
flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit
reap life everlasting. (9) And let us not be weary in
well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (10) As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good
unto all men, especially unto them
who are of the household of faith.
(11) Ye see how large a letter I have written unto
you with mine own hand. (12) As many as desire to make
a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they
should suffer persecution for the cross of Messiah. (13) For
neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have
you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. (14) But YAHWEH forbid that I should glory, save in the
cross of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
by Whom the world is crucified unto
me, and I unto the world. (15) For in Messiah
YAHshua
neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a New
Creature. (16) And as many as walk according to this rule,
peace be on them, and mercy, and upon
the Israel of YAHWEH.
(17) From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I
bear in my body the Marks of the Sovereign YAHshua. (18) Brethren,
the grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with
your spirit. Amen.
(I) Paul, an apostle of YAHshua
Messiah
by the Will of YAHWEH,
to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Messiah YAHshua: (2) Grace be to
you, and peace, from YAHWEH our FATHER, and from
the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(3) Blessed be
the Elohim
and FATHER
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
WHO hath blessed us with all
spiritual blessings in heavenly places in
Messiah:
(4) According as HE hath chosen us in Him
before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame
before Him in love: (5) Having predestinated us unto the adoption of
children by YAHshua
Messiah
to HIMSELF,
according to the good pleasure of HIS
will, (6) To the praise of the glory of His grace, wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved. (7) In Whom
we have redemption through His
blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace; (8) Wherein HE hath abounded toward us in all
wisdom and prudence; (9) Having made known unto us
the mystery of HIS will, according
to HIS good pleasure which HE hath purposed in HIMSELF:
(10) That in the dispensation of the fulness of times
HE might gather together in one all
things in Messiah,
both which are in Heaven, and which are on earth; even in Him: (11) In Whom
also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the
purpose of HIM WHO worketh all things after the counsel of HIS OWN will: (12) That we should be to the
praise of HIS glory, who first
trusted in Messiah.
(13) In Whom
ye also trusted, after that ye heard
the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in Whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy
Spirit of promise, (14) Which is the earnest of our inheritance until
the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of HIS glory.
(15) Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in
the Sovereign
YAHshua,
and love unto all the saints, (16) Cease not to give thanks
for you, making mention of you in my prayers; (17)
That the Elohim
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
the FATHER
of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the
knowledge of Him: (18) The eyes of your understanding being
enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of HIS calling, and what the riches of the glory of HIS inheritance in the saints, (19) And what the exceeding greatness of HIS power to us ward who believe,
according to the working of HIS
mighty power, (20) Which HE
wrought in Messiah,
when HE raised Him from the dead, and set Him at HIS OWN right hand
in the heavenly places, (21) Far above all principality, and power, and
might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but
also in that which is to come: (22) And hath put all things under His feet [Psa. 8:6],
and gave Him to be the head over all things
to the Assembly, (23) Which is His body, the fulness of HIM that filleth all in all.
(I) And you hath HE quickened, who were
dead in trespasses and sins: (2) Wherein in time past ye
walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the
power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: (3) Among whom also we all had our conversation in
times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and
of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. (4) But YAHWEH, WHO
is rich in mercy, for HIS great love
wherewith HE loved us, (5) Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened
us together with Messiah, (by grace ye are saved;) (6) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit
together in heavenly places in Messiah
YAHshua:
(7) That in the ages to come HE might show the exceeding riches of HIS grace in HIS kindness toward us through Messiah
YAHshua.
(8) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and
that not of yourselves: it is the
gift of YAHWEH:
(9) Not of works, lest any man should boast. (10) For we are HIS
workmanship, created in Messiah YAHshua unto good works, which YAHWEH
hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
(11) Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision
by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; (12) That at that time ye were without Messiah,
being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the Covenants
of promise, having no hope, and without YAHWEH in the world: (13) But now in Messiah YAHshua ye who sometimes were far off are made
nigh by the blood of Messiah. (14) For He is our peace, Who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of
partition between us; (15) Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the
law of commandments contained in
ordinances; for to make in Himself
of twain one new man, so making
peace; (16) And that He
might reconcile both unto YAHWEH in one body by the cross, having slain the
enmity thereby: (17) And came and preached peace to you which were
afar off, and to them that were nigh. (18) For
through Him we both have access by one
Spirit unto the FATHER.
(19) Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of YAHWEH;
(20) And are built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, YAHshua Messiah Himself
being the chief corner stone; (21) In Whom
all the building fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Sovereign:
(22) In Whom
ye also are builded together for a habitation of YAHWEH through the Spirit.
(I) For this cause I
Paul, the prisoner of YAHshua Messiah for you Gentiles, (2) If ye have heard of the dispensation of the
grace of YAHWEH
which is given me to you ward: (3) How that by revelation HE made known unto me the mystery; (as
I wrote afore in few words, (4) Whereby, when ye read, ye
may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Messiah) (5) Which in other ages was not made known unto the
sons of men, as it is now revealed unto HIS
holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; (6) That the
Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of HIS promise in Messiah by the gospel: (7) Whereof I was made a minister, according to the
gift of the grace of YAHWEH given unto me by the effectual working of HIS power. (8) Unto me, who am less than the least of all
saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the
unsearchable riches of Messiah; (9) And to
make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which
from the beginning of the world hath been hid in YAHWEH, WHO created all things by YAHshua Messiah: (10) To the
intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the Assembly
the manifold wisdom of YAHWEH, (11) According
to the eternal purpose which HE
purposed in Messiah
YAHshua
our Sovereign:
(12) In Whom
we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him. (13)
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your
glory.
(14) For this cause I bow my knees unto the FATHER
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
(15) Of Whom
the whole family in Heaven and earth is named, (16)
That HE would grant you, according
to the riches of HIS glory, to be
strengthened with might by HIS
Spirit in the inner man; (17) That Messiah may dwell in your hearts by
faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, (18) May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth,
and height; (19) And to know the love of Messiah, which passeth knowledge,
that ye might be filled with all the fulness of YAHWEH.
(20) Now unto Him
that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,
according to the power that worketh in us, (21) Unto Him be
glory in the Assembly by Messiah YAHshua throughout all ages, world without end.
Amen.
(I) I therefore, the prisoner of YAHWEH, beseech you that ye walk
worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, (2)
With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in
love; (3) Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in
the bond of peace. (4) There is one
body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; (5) One Sovereign, one faith, one baptism, (6) One EL and FATHER of all, WHO is above all, and
through all, and in you all. (7) But unto every one of us
is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Messiah. (8) Wherefore HE
saith, When He ascended up on
high, He led captivity captive, and
gave gifts unto men [Psalm 68:18].
(9) (Now that He
ascended, what is it but that He
also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? (10) He
that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.) (11) And He
gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some,
pastors and teachers; (12) For the perfecting of the
saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Messiah:
(13) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and
of the knowledge of the Son of YAHWEH, unto a perfect man, unto the
measure of the stature of the fulness of Messiah: (14) That we henceforth be no more children, tossed
to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of
men, and cunning craftiness, whereby
they lie in wait to deceive; (15) But speaking the truth in
love, may grow up into Him in all
things, which is the Head, even Messiah: (16) From Whom
the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint
supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part,
maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
(17) This I say therefore, and testify in the Sovereign,
that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their
mind, (18) Having the understanding darkened, being
alienated from the life of YAHWEH through the ignorance that is in them, because
of the blindness of their heart: (19) Who
being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all
uncleanness with greediness. (20) But ye have not so
learned Messiah;
(21) If so be that ye have heard Him, and have been taught by Him,
as the truth is in YAHshua: (22) That ye
put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt
according to the deceitful lusts; (23) And be renewed
in the spirit of your mind; (24) And that ye put on the
new man, which after YAHWEH is created in righteousness and true
holiness.
(25) Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man
truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. (26) Be ye angry, and sin not [Psa. 4:4]:
let not the sun go down upon your wrath: (27) Neither
give place to the devil. (28) Let him that stole steal
no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him
that needeth. (29) Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your
mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister
grace unto the hearers. (30) And grieve not the holy Spirit of YAHWEH,
whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. (31) Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and
clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: (32) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even as YAHWEH for Messiah's sake hath forgiven you.
(I) Be ye therefore followers of YAHWEH, as dear children; (2) And walk in love, as Messiah also hath loved us, and
hath given Himself for us an
offering and a sacrifice to YAHWEH for a sweetsmelling savour.
(3) But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness,
let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; (4) Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor
jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. (5) For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor
unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in
the kingdom of Messiah
and of YAHWEH.
(6) Let no man deceive you with vain words: for
because of these things cometh the wrath of YAHWEH upon the children of
disobedience. (7) Be not ye therefore partakers with them. (8) For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Sovereign: walk as children of
light: (9) (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and
truth;) (10) Proving what is acceptable unto YAHWEH.
(11) And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works
of darkness, but rather reprove them.
(12) For it is a shame even to speak of those things
which are done of them in secret. (13) But all
things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth
make manifest is light. (14) Wherefore HE saith, Awake thou that sleepest,
and arise from the dead, and Messiah shall give thee light [Isaiah 60:1-2 +
26:19].
(15) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as
fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding
what the Will of YAHWEH is. (18) And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess;
but be filled with the Spirit; (19) Speaking to yourselves in
psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart
to YAHWEH;
(20) Giving thanks always for all things unto YAHWEH
the FATHER
in the name of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah; (21)
Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of YAHWEH.
(22) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands,
as unto YAHWEH.
(23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as
Messiah
is the Head of the Assembly: and He is the saviour of the body. (24) Therefore as the Assembly is subject unto Messiah,
so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. (25) Husbands, love your wives, even as Messiah
also loved the Assembly, and gave Himself
for it; (26) That He
might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, (27) That He
might present it to Himself a
glorious Assembly, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it
should be holy and without blemish. (28) So ought
men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth
himself. (29) For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but
nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Sovereign the Assembly: (30) For we are members of His body, of His flesh,
and of His bones. (31) For this cause shall a man leave his father and
mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. [Gen. 2:24] (32) This is a great mystery:
but I speak concerning Messiah and the Assembly. (33) Nevertheless let every one of you in particular
so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
(I) Children, obey your parents in the Sovereign: for this is right. (2) Honour thy father and mother; which is
the first commandment with promise; (3) That it
may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. [Exo. 20:12; Deu. 5:16] (4) And, ye fathers, provoke
not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of YAHWEH.
(5) Servants, be obedient to them that are your controllers or adowns according to
the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Messiah;
(6) Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the
servants of Messiah,
doing the Will of YAHWEH from the heart; (7) With good will doing service, as to YAHWEH,
and not to men: (8) Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man
doeth, the same shall he receive of YAHWEH, whether he be bond or free. (9) And, ye
controllers or adowns, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening:
knowing that your Controller-Adown
also is in Heaven; neither is there respect of persons with HIM.
(10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in YAHWEH,
and in the power of HIS might. (11) Put on the whole armour of YAHWEH, that ye may be able to
stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we
wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places. (13) Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of YAHWEH,
that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to
stand. (14) Stand therefore, having your loins girt about
with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; (15) And your feet shod with the preparation of the
gospel of peace; (16) Above all, taking the
shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of
the wicked. (17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword
of the Spirit, which is the word of YAHWEH: [Isa.
11;5; 52:7, 59:17]
(18) Praying always with all prayer and supplication
in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication
for all saints; (19) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me,
that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, (20) For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that
therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
(21) But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved
brother and faithful minister in the Sovereign, shall make known to you all things: (22) Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose,
that ye might know our affairs, and that he
might comfort your hearts.
(23) Peace be to
the brethren, and love with faith, from YAHWEH the FATHER and the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah. (24) Grace be with
all them that love our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah in sincerity. Amen.
(I) Paul and Timotheus, the servants of YAHshua Messiah, to all the saints in Messiah
YAHshua
which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (2) Grace be unto
you, and peace, from YAHWEH our FATHER, and from
the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(3) I thank my Elohim upon every remembrance of you, (4) Always in every prayer of mine for you all
making request with joy, (5) For your fellowship in the
gospel from the first day until now; (6) Being
confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will
perform it until the day of YAHshua
Messiah:
(7) Even as it is meet for me to think this of you
all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the
defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. (8) For YAHWEH is my record, how greatly I long after you
all in the bowels of YAHshua Messiah. (9) And this
I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; (10) That ye may approve things that are excellent;
that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Messiah; (11) Being filled with the fruits of righteousness,
which are by YAHshua
Messiah,
unto the glory and praise of YAHWEH.
(12) But I would ye should understand, brethren, that
the things which happened unto me
have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (13) So that my bonds in Messiah are manifest in all the palace,
and in all other places; (14) And many of the brethren in the Sovereign,
waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without
fear. (15) Some indeed preach Messiah even of envy and strife;
and some also of good will: (16) The one preach Messiah
of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: (17) But the other of love, knowing that I am set for
the defence of the gospel. (18) What then?
Notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Messiah
is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. (19) For I know that this shall turn to my salvation
through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of YAHshua Messiah, (20) According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be
ashamed, but that with all boldness,
as always, so now also Messiah
shall be magnified in my body, whether it
be by life, or by death. (21) For to me to live is Messiah, and to die is gain. (22) But if I live in the
flesh, this is the fruit of my
labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. (23) For I am
in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Messiah;
which is far better: (24) Nevertheless to abide in
the flesh is more needful for you. (25) And having this confidence, I know that I shall
abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; (26) That your rejoicing may be more abundant in YAHshua
Messiah
for me by my coming to you again. (27) Only let
your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Messiah: that whether I come and
see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in
one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (28) And in nothing terrified by your adversaries:
which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and
that of YAHWEH.
(29) For unto you it is given in the behalf of Messiah,
not only to believe on Him, but also
to suffer for His sake; (30) Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and
now hear to be in me.
(I) If there be therefore
any consolation in Messiah, if any comfort of love, if any
fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (2) Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having
the same love, being of one accord,
of one mind. (3) Let nothing
be done through strife or vainglory;
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. (4) Look not every man on his own things, but every
man also on the things of others. (5) Let this
mind be in you, which was also in Messiah YAHshua: (6) Who, being in the form of YAHWEH,
thought it not robbery to be equal with YAHWEH: (7) But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon
Him the form of a servant, and was
made in the likeness of men: (8) And being found in fashion
as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto
death, even the death of the stake. (9) Wherefore
YAHWEH
also hath highly exalted Him, and
given Him a name which is above
every name: (10) That at the name of YAHshua every knee should bow, of things in Heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; (11) And that every
tongue should confess that YAHshua Messiah is Sovereign,
[The New Covenant Aramaic Peshitta Text
With Hebrew translation (The Bible Society, Jerusalem, 1986) translates as
“YAHWEH HE IS YESHUA’ MESSIAH “ (Also
see Acts 2:38, 1st Corinthians 12:3 & Revelation 22:20)] to the glory of YAHWEH the FATHER.
(12) Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed,
not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own
salvation with fear and trembling. (13) For it
is YAHWEH
which worketh in you both to will and to do of HIS good pleasure. (14) Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
(15) That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons
of YAHWEH,
without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye
shine as lights in the world; (16) Holding forth the word of
life; that I may rejoice in the day of Messiah, that I have not run in vain, neither
laboured in vain. (17) Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and
service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. (18) For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice
with me.
(19) But I trust in the Sovereign YAHshua to send Timotheus shortly
unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. (20) For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally
care for your state. (21) For all seek their own,
not the things which are YAHshua Messiah's. (22) But ye
know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me
in the gospel. (23) Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon
as I shall see how it will go with me. (24) But I
trust in YAHWEH
that I also myself shall come shortly. (25) Yet I
supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in
labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my
wants. (26) For he longed after you all, and was full of
heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. (27) For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but YAHWEH
had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have
sorrow upon sorrow. (28) I sent him therefore the more carefully, that,
when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. (29) Receive him therefore in the Sovereign
with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: (30) Because
for the work of Messiah
he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service
toward me.
(I) Finally, my brethren, rejoice in YAHWEH. To write the same things to
you, to me indeed is not grievous,
but for you it is safe. (2) Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of
the concision. (3) For we are the circumcision, which worship YAHWEH
in the spirit, and rejoice in Messiah YAHshua, and have no confidence in the flesh. (4) Though I might also have confidence in the
flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the
flesh, I more: (5) Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of
Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an
Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; (6) Concerning zeal, persecuting the Assembly; touching
the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. (7) But what things were gain to me, those I counted
loss for Messiah.
(8) Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the
knowledge of Messiah
YAHshua
my Sovereign:
for Whom I have suffered the loss of
all things, and do count them but dung,
that I may win Messiah,
(9) And be found in Him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but
that which is through the faith of Messiah, the righteousness which is of YAHWEH
by faith: (10) That I may know Him, and the power of His
resurrection, and the fellowship of His
sufferings, being made conformable unto His
death; (11) If by any means I might attain unto the
resurrection of the dead. (12) Not as though I had
already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I
may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Messiah YAHshua. (13) Brethren, I count not myself to have
apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are
behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, (14) I press toward the Mark for the prize of the
high calling of YAHWEH
in Messiah
YAHshua.
(15) Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus
minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, YAHWEH shall reveal even this unto
you. (16) Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained,
let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
(17) Brethren, be followers together of me, and Mark
them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (18) (For many walk, of whom I have told you often,
and now tell you even weeping, that they
are the enemies of the cross of Messiah: (19) Whose
end is destruction, whose elohim is their belly, and whose glory is in their
shame, who mind earthly things.) (20) For our
conversation is in Heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour,
the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah:
(21) Who
shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the
working whereby He is able even to
subdue all things unto Himself.
(I) Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my
joy and crown, so stand fast in the Sovereign, my
dearly beloved.
(2) I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that
they be of the same mind in the Sovereign. (3) And I
entreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in
the gospel, with Clement also, and with other
my fellowlabourers, whose names are in
the book of life.
(4) Rejoice in YAHWEH alway: and
again I say, Rejoice. (5) Let your moderation be
known unto all men. The Sovereign is
at hand. (6) Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by
prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto YAHWEH.
(7) And the peace of YAHWEH, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Messiah YAHshua.
(8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these
things. (9) Those things, which ye have both learned, and
received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the Elohim of peace shall be with you.
(10) But I rejoiced in the Sovereign greatly, that now at the
last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but
ye lacked opportunity. (11) Not that I speak in
respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. (12) I know both how to be abased, and I know how to
abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be
hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. (13) I can do
all things through Messiah which strengtheneth me. (14) Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did
communicate with my affliction. (15) Now ye
Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed
from Macedonia, no Assembly communicated with me as concerning giving and
receiving, but ye only. (16) For even in Thessalonica
ye sent once and again unto my necessity. (17) Not
because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. (18) But I have all, and abound: I am full, having
received of Epaphroditus the things which
were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable,
wellpleasing to YAHWEH.
(19) But my Elohim shall supply all your need according to HIS riches in glory by Messiah
YAHshua.
(20) Now unto Adown
and our FATHER
be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(21) Salute every saint in Messiah YAHshua. The brethren which are
with me greet you. (22) All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are
of Caesar's household.
(23) The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with you all. Amen.
(I) Paul, an apostle of YAHshua Messiah by the Will of YAHWEH, and Timotheus our brother, (2) To the saints and faithful brethren in Messiah
which are at Colosse: Grace be unto
you, and peace, from YAHWEH our FATHER and the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah.
(3) We give thanks to YAHWEH and the FATHER of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, praying always for you, (4) Since we heard of your faith in Messiah
YAHshua,
and of the love which ye have to all
the saints, (5) For the hope
which is laid up for you in Heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the
truth of the gospel; (6) Which is come unto you, as it is in
all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it
doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of YAHWEH in truth: (7) As ye also learned of
Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Messiah;
(8) Who also declared unto us your love in the
Spirit.
(9) For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to
desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of HIS will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; (10) That ye might walk worthy of the Sovereign
unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the
knowledge of YAHWEH;
(11) Strengthened with all might, according to HIS glorious power, unto all patience
and longsuffering with joyfulness; (12) Giving
thanks unto the FATHER,
which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in
light: (13) WHO
hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of HIS dear Son: (14)
In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: (15) Who is the image of the invisible YAHWEH,
the firstborn of every creature: (16) For by Him were all things created, that are
in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or
principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: (17) And He
is before all things, and by Him all
things consist. (18) And He
is the Head of the body, the
Assembly: Who is the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead; that in all things
He might have the preeminence. (19) For it pleased the FATHER
that in Him should all fulness
dwell; (20) And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in Heaven. (21) And you, that were sometime alienated and
enemies in your mind by wicked works,
yet now hath He reconciled (22) In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and
unreproveable in His sight: (23) If ye continue in the faith grounded and
settled, and be not moved away from
the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under Heaven;
whereof I Paul am made a minister;
(24) Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and
fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Messiah in my flesh for His body's sake, which is the Assembly:
(25) Whereof I am made a minister, according to the
dispensation of YAHWEH
which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of YAHWEH; (26) Even the
mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made
manifest to His saints: (27) To whom YAHWEH would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles;
which is Messiah
in you, the hope of glory: (28) Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all
wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Messiah YAHshua: (29) Whereunto I also labour, striving according to His working, which worketh in me
mightily.
(I) For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you,
and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in
the flesh; (2) That their hearts might be comforted, being knit
together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding,
to the acknowledgment of the mystery of YAHWEH, and of the FATHER, and of Messiah; (3) In WHOM are hid all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge. (4) And this I say, lest any man should beguile you
with enticing words. (5) For though I be absent in
the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order,
and the stedfastness of your faith in Messiah.
(6) As ye have therefore received Messiah
YAHshua
the Sovereign,
so walk ye in Him: (7) Rooted and built up in Him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding
therein with thanksgiving.
(8) Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy
and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world,
and not after Messiah.
(9) For in Him
dwelleth all the fulness of the EL bodily. (10) And ye
are complete in Him, which is the Head of all principality and power: (11) In Whom
also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting
off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Messiah:
(12) Buried with Him
in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of YAHWEH, WHO hath raised Him from
the dead. (13) And you, being dead in your sins and the
uncircumcision of your flesh, hath He
quickened together with Him, having
forgiven you all trespasses; (14) Blotting out the
handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and
took it out of the way, nailing it to His
cross; (15) And having
spoiled principalities and powers, He
made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
(16) Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in
drink, or in respect of a holyday, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days: (17) Which are a shadow of things to come; but the
body is of Messiah. (18) Let no man beguile you of your reward in a
voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which
he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, (19) And not holding the Head, from which all the
body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together,
increaseth with the increase of YAHWEH.
(20) Wherefore if ye be dead with Messiah
from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye
subject to ordinances, (21) (Touch not; taste not;
handle not; (22) Which all are to perish with the using;) after
the commandments and doctrines of men [Isa.
29:13]? (23) Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in
will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to
the satisfying of the flesh.
(I) If ye then be risen with Messiah, seek those things which
are above, where Messiah sitteth on the right hand of YAHWEH
[Psa. 110:1]. (2) Set your
affection on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Messiah
in YAHWEH.
(4) When Messiah, Who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.
(5) Mortify therefore your members which are upon
the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence,
and covetousness, which is idolatry: (6) For which
things' sake the wrath of YAHWEH cometh on the children of disobedience: (7) In the which ye also walked some time, when ye
lived in them. (8) But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath,
malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. (9) Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put
off the old man with his deeds; (10) And have
put on the new man, which is renewed
in knowledge after the image of HIM
that created him: (11) Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision
nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Messiah is all,
and in all.
(12) Put on therefore, as the Elect of YAHWEH,
holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness,
longsuffering; (13) Forbearing one another, and forgiving one
another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Messiah forgave you, so also do ye. (14)
And above all these things put on charity,
which is the bond of perfectness. (15) And let
the peace of YAHWEH
rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye
thankful. (16) Let the word of Messiah dwell in you richly in all
wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual
songs, singing with grace in your hearts to YAHWEH. (17) And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Sovereign
YAHshua,
giving thanks to Elohim and the FATHER by Him.
(18) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands,
as it is fit in the Sovereign. (19)
Husbands, love your wives, and be not
bitter against them. (20) Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is
well pleasing unto YAHWEH. (21) Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. (22) Servants, obey in all things your controllers or adowns according to
the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart,
fearing YAHWEH:
(23) And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to YAHWEH, and not unto men; (24) Knowing that of YAHWEH ye shall receive the reward
of the inheritance: for ye serve the Sovereign Messiah. (25) But he
that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is
no respect of persons.
(I) Controllers or Adowns, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also
have a Controller-Adon in Heaven. (2) Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with
thanksgiving; (3) Withal praying also for us, that YAHWEH
would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Messiah,
for which I am also in bonds: (4) That I may make it
manifest, as I ought to speak. (5) Walk in wisdom toward them
that are without, redeeming the time. (6) Let your
speech be alway with grace, seasoned
with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
(7) All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful
minister and fellowservant in YAHWEH: (8) Whom I
have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and
comfort your hearts; (9) With Onesimus, a faithful
and beloved brother, who is one of
you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
(10) Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and
Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if
he come unto you, receive him;) (11) And YAHshua,
which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the Kingdom of YAHWEH,
which have been a comfort unto me. (12)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a
servant of Messiah,
saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand
perfect and complete in all the Will of YAHWEH. (13) For I
bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea and them in
Hierapolis. (14) Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet
you. (15) Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and
Nymphas, and the Assembly which is in his house. (16)
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the Assembly
of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. (17) And say
to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in YAHWEH,
that thou fulfil it.
(18) The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember
my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
(1 Thessalonians 1) Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the
Assembly of the Thessalonians which is in
YAHWEH
the FATHER
and in the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah: Grace be unto you, and peace, from Elohim [of] our fathers, and the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah.
(2) We give thanks to YAHWEH always for you all, making
mention of you in our prayers; (3) Remembering without
ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
in the sight of YAHWEH
and our FATHER;
(4) Knowing, brethren beloved, your Election of YAHWEH.
(5) For our gospel came not unto you in word only,
but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as ye know
what manner of men we were among you for your sake. (6) And ye became followers of us, and of the Sovereign,
having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit: (7) So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in
Macedonia and Achaia. (8) For from you sounded out
the word of YAHWEH
not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to YAHWEH ward
is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. (9) For they themselves show of us what manner of
entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to YAHWEH from idols to serve the
living and true Elohim;
(10) And to wait for HIS Son from Heaven, WHOM HE raised from the dead, even YAHshua, which delivered us from
the wrath to come.
(I) For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you,
that it was not in vain: (2) But even after that we had
suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we
were bold in our Elohim to speak unto you the gospel of YAHWEH with much contention. (3) For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: (4) But as we were allowed of YAHWEH to be put in trust with the
gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but YAHWEH, which trieth our hearts. (5) For neither at any time used we flattering
words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; YAHWEH is witness: (6) Nor of men sought we
glory, neither of you, nor yet of others,
when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Messiah. (7) But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse
cherisheth her children: (8) So being affectionately
desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of YAHWEH
only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. (9) For ye remember, brethren, our labour and
travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto
any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of YAHWEH. (10) Ye are witnesses,
and YAHWEH
also, how holy and justly and unblameably
we behaved ourselves among you that believe: (11)
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a
father doth his children, (12) That ye would walk worthy of YAHWEH,
WHO hath called you unto HIS kingdom and glory.
(13) For this cause also thank we YAHWEH
without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of YAHWEH which ye heard of us, ye
received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of YAHWEH,
which effectually worketh also in you that believe. (14) For ye, brethren, became followers of the
Assemblies of YAHWEH
which in Judaea are in Messiah YAHshua: for ye also have suffered like things of
your own countrymen, even as they have of
the Jews: (15) Who both killed the Sovereign YAHshua, and their own prophets,
and have persecuted us; and they please not YAHWEH, and are contrary to all
men: (16) Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they
might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to
the uttermost.
(17) But we, brethren, being taken from you for a
short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see
your face with great desire. (18) Wherefore we would have
come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. (19) For what is
our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah at His coming? (20) For ye are our glory and
joy.
(I) Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it
good to be left at Athens alone; (2) And sent
Timotheus, our brother, and minister of YAHWEH, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Messiah,
to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: (3) That no man should be moved by these afflictions:
for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. (4) For verily, when we were with you, we told you
before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
(5) For this cause, when I could no longer forbear,
I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and
our labour be in vain. (6) But now when Timotheus
came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity,
and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as
we also to see you: (7) Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you
in all our affliction and distress by your faith: (8) For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Sovereign.
(9) For what thanks can we render to YAHWEH
again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our Elohim;
(10) Night and day praying exceedingly that we might
see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
(11) Now YAHWEH HIMSELF and our FATHER, and our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
direct our way unto you. (12) And YAHWEH make you to increase and
abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward
you: (13) To the end He
may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before YAHWEH, even our FATHER,
at the coming of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah with all His saints.
(I) Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Sovereign YAHshua, that as ye have received
of us how ye ought to walk and to please YAHWEH, so ye
would abound more and more. (2) For ye know what Commandments we gave you by the Sovereign
YAHshua.
(3) For this is the Will of YAHWEH, even your sanctification, that ye should
abstain from fornication: (4) That every one of you
should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; (5) Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the
Gentiles which know not YAHWEH: (6) That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in
any matter: because that YAHWEH is the avenger of all such, as we also
have forewarned you and testified. (7) For YAHWEH
hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. (8) He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man,
but YAHWEH,
WHO hath also given unto us HIS holy Spirit.
(9) But as touching brotherly love ye need not that
I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of YAHWEH to love one another. (10) And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren
which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more
and more; (11) And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your
own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; (12) That ye may walk honestly toward them that are
without, and that ye may have lack of
nothing.
(13) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren,
concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have
no hope. (14) For if we believe that YAHshua died and rose again, even
so them also which sleep in YAHshua will YAHWEH bring with Him. (15) For this we say unto you by the word of YAHWEH,
that we which are alive and remain
unto the coming of the Sovereign shall not prevent [precede]
them which are asleep. (16) For the Sovereign
Himself shall descend from Heaven
with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of YAHWEH:
and the dead in Messiah
shall rise first: (17) Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to
meet the Sovereign
in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Sovereign. (18) Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
(I) But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need
that I write unto you. (2) For yourselves know
perfectly that the day of YAHWEH so cometh as a thief in the night. (3) For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then
sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and
they shall not escape. (4) But ye, brethren, are not
in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. (5) Ye are all the children of light, and the
children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. (6) Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be
sober. (7) For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they
that be drunken are drunken in the night. (8) But let
us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and
love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation [Isa. 59:17]. (9) For YAHWEH hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain
salvation by our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, (10) Who died for us, that, whether we wake
or sleep, we should live together with Him.
(11) Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify
one another, even as also ye do.
(12) And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which
labour among you, and are over you in the Sovereign, and admonish you; (13) And to esteem them very highly in love for their
work's sake. And be at peace among
yourselves. (14) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are
unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (15) See that
none render evil for evil unto any man; but
ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. (16) Rejoice
evermore. (17) Pray without ceasing. (18) In every thing give thanks: for this is the Will of YAHWEH
in Messiah
YAHshua
concerning you. (19) Quench not the Spirit. (20) Despise not prophesyings. (21) Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (22) Abstain from all appearance of evil.
(23) And the very Elohim of peace sanctify you
wholly; and I pray YAHWEH your whole spirit and
soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(24) Faithful is
HE that calleth you, WHO also will do it.
(25) Brethren, pray for us. (26) Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. (27) I charge you by the Sovereign that this epistle be read
unto all the holy brethren.
(28) The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with you. Amen.
(I) Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the Assembly of the
Thessalonians in YAHWEH our FATHER and the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah: (2) Grace unto you, and peace, from YAHWEH
our FATHER
and the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(3) We are bound to thank YAHWEH always for you, brethren, as
it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of
every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; (4) So that we ourselves glory in you in the
Assemblies of YAHWEH
for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye
endure: (5) Which is a
manifest token of the righteous judgment of YAHWEH, that ye may be counted
worthy of the Kingdom of YAHWEH, for which ye also suffer: (6) Seeing it
is a righteous thing with YAHWEH to recompense tribulation to them that
trouble you; (7) And to you who are troubled rest with us, when
the Sovereign
YAHshua
shall be revealed from Heaven with HIS
mighty angels, (8) In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that
know not YAHWEH
[Isa. 66:15], and that obey not the gospel of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah:
(9) Who shall be punished with everlasting
destruction from the presence of YAHWEH, and from the glory of HIS power [Isa. 2:19-21]; (10) When He
shall come to be glorified in HIS
saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among
you was believed) in that day. (11) Wherefore also we pray
always for you, that our Elohim would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good
pleasure of HIS goodness, and the work of faith with
power: (12) That the name of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah may be glorified in you,
and ye in Him, according to the
grace of our Elohim
and the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(I) Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
and by our gathering together unto Him, (2) That
ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word,
nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Messiah is at hand. (3) Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there
come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of
perdition; (4) Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that
is called Elohim,
or that is worshipped; so that he as Elohim sitteth in the temple of YAHWEH,
showing himself that he is Elohim. (5) Remember
ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? (6) And now ye know what withholdeth that he might
be revealed in his time. (7) For the mystery of
iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. (8) And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom
the Sovereign
shall consume with the spirit of His
mouth [Isa. 11:4], and shall destroy with the brightness of His coming: (9) Even him, whose
coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying
wonders, (10) And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness
in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they
might be saved. (11) And for this cause YAHWEH shall send them strong
delusion, that they should believe a lie: (12) That
they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
(13) But we are bound to give thanks alway to YAHWEH
for you, brethren beloved of YAHWEH, because YAHWEH hath from the beginning
chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the
truth: (14) Whereunto HE
called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(15) Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the
traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
(16) Now our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah Himself,
and YAHWEH,
even our FATHER,
which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting
consolation and good hope through grace, (17) Comfort
your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
(I) Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of YAHWEH
may have free course, and be
glorified, even as it is with you: (2) And that we may be delivered from unreasonable
and wicked men: for all men have not
faith. (3) But YAHWEH is faithful, WHO shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. (4) And we have confidence in
the Sovereign
touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. (5) And YAHWEH direct your hearts into the love of YAHWEH,
and into the patient waiting for Messiah.
(6) Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our
Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not
after the tradition which he received of us. (7)
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves
disorderly among you; (8) Neither did we eat any
man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that
we might not be chargeable to any of you: (9) Not
because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow
us. (10) For even when we were with you, this we
commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. (11) For we hear that there are some which walk among
you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. (12) Now them that are such we command and exhort by
our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. (13) But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. (14) And if any man obey not our word by this
epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. (15) Yet count him
not as an enemy, but admonish him as
a brother.
(16) Now Sovereign of peace HIMSELF give you peace always by
all means. YAHWEH
be with you all.
(17) The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which
is the token in every epistle: so I write. (18) The
grace of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah
be with you all. Amen.
(I) Paul, an apostle of YAHshua
Messiah
by the commandment of YAHWEH our Saviour, and Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, which
is our hope; (2) Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from YAHWEH our FATHER and YAHshua Messiah our Sovereign.
(3) As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus,
when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no
other doctrine, (4) Neither give heed to fables and endless
genealogies, which minister questions, rather than Elohim like edifying which is in
faith: so do. (5) Now the end of the commandment is charity out of
a pure heart, and of a good
conscience, and of faith unfeigned: (6) From which some having swerved have turned aside
unto vain jangling; (7) Desiring to be teachers of the law;
understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. (8) But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; (9)
Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless
and disobedient, for the wicked and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for
murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, (10) For whoremongers, for them that defile
themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and
if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; (11) According to the glorious gospel of the blessed YAHWEH,
which was committed to my trust.
(12) And I thank Messiah YAHshua our Sovereign, Who
hath enabled me, for that He counted
me faithful, putting me into the ministry; (13) Who was
before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy,
because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
(14) And the grace of our Sovereign was exceeding abundant
with faith and love which is in Messiah YAHshua. (15) This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all
acceptation, that Messiah YAHshua came into the world to save sinners; of
whom I am chief. (16) Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in
me first YAHshua
Messiah
might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should
hereafter believe on Him to life
everlasting. (17) Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible,
the only wise Elohim,
be honour and glory for ever and
ever. Amen.
(18) This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy,
according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them
mightest war a good warfare; (19) Holding faith, and a good
conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: (20) Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have
delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
(I) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of
thanks, be made for all men; (2) For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we
may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all EL-likeness and honesty. (3) For this is
good and acceptable in the sight of YAHWEH our Saviour; (4) WHO will have all men to be saved, and
to come unto the knowledge of the truth. (5) For there is one EL, and one Mediator between YAHWEH
and men, the Man Messiah
YAHshua;
(6) Who
gave Himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time. (7) Whereunto I am ordained a
preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Messiah, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
(8) I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting
up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. (9) In like
manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness
and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; (10) But (which becometh women professing piety) with
good works. (11) Let the woman learn in silence with all
subjection. (12) But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp
authority over the man, but to be in silence. (13)
For Adam was first formed, then Eve. (14) And Adam
was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. (15) Notwithstanding she shall be saved in
childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
(I) This is a true
saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (2) A bishop [overseer]
then must be blameless, the
husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality,
apt to teach; (3) Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of
filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; (4) One that ruleth well his own house, having his
children in subjection with all gravity; (5) (For if a
man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the Assembly
of YAHWEH?)
(6) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he
fall into the condemnation of the devil. (7) Moreover
he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into
reproach and the snare of the devil. (8) Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of
filthy lucre; (9) Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure
conscience. (10) And let these also first be proved; then let
them use the office of a deacon, being found
blameless. (11) Even so must
their wives be grave, not
slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. (12) Let the
deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses
well. (13) For they that have used the office of a deacon
well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith
which is in Messiah
YAHshua.
(14) These things write I unto thee, hoping to come
unto thee shortly: (15) But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how
thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of YAHWEH, which is the Assembly of
the Living
Elohim, the pillar and ground of the truth. (16) And without controversy great is the mystery of
piety: YAHWEH
was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit [characteristics/attributes], seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles,
believed on in the world, received up into glory.
(I) Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times
some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and
doctrines of devils; (2) Speaking lies in
hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; (3) Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which YAHWEH hath created to be received
with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. (4) For every creature of YAHWEH is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with
thanksgiving: (5) For it is sanctified by the word of YAHWEH
and prayer.
(6) If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these
things, thou shalt be a good minister of YAHshua Messiah, nourished up in the words of faith and
of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. (7)
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto piety. (8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but piety
is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of
that which is to come. (9) This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. (10) For therefore we both labour and suffer
reproach, because we trust in the Living Elohim, WHO is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
(11) These things command and teach. (12) Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example
of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in
purity. (13) Till I come, give attendance to reading, to
exhortation, to doctrine. (14) Neglect not the gift that
is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands
of the presbytery. (15) Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly
to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. (16)
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing
this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
(I) Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the
younger men as brethren; (2) The elder women as
mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. (3) Honour widows that are widows indeed. (4) But if any widow have children or nephews, let
them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that
is good and acceptable before YAHWEH. (5) Now she
that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in YAHWEH, and continueth in
supplications and prayers night and day. (6) But she
that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. (7) And these things give in charge, that they may
be blameless. (8) But if any provide not for his own, and
specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse
than an infidel. (9) Let not a widow be taken into the number under
threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, (10) Well reported of for good works; if she have
brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the
saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently
followed every good work. (11) But the younger widows
refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Messiah, they will marry; (12) Having damnation, because they have cast off
their first faith. (13) And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle,
but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. (14) I will therefore that the younger women marry,
bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak
reproachfully. (15) For some are already turned aside after Satan. (16) If any man or woman that believeth have widows,
let them relieve them, and let not the Assembly be charged; that it may relieve
them that are widows indeed.
(17) Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy
of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. (18) For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not
muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn [Deu.
25:4]. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. (19) Against an elder receive not an accusation,
but before two or three witnesses [Deu.
17:6, 19:5]. (20) Them that sin rebuke before all, that others
also may fear. (21) I charge thee
before YAHWEH,
and the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
and the Elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one
before another, doing nothing by partiality. (22)
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep
thyself pure. (23) Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for
thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. (24)
Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. (25) Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and
they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
(I) Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own
ruler worthy of all honour, that the name of YAHWEH and HIS doctrine be not blasphemed. (2) And they
that have believing rulers, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of
the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
(3) If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to
wholesome words, even the words of
our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
and to the doctrine which is according to piousness; (4) He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about
questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil
surmisings, (5) Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and
destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is piousness: from such withdraw
thyself. (6) But piousness with contentment is great gain. (7) For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
we can carry nothing out. (8) And having food and
raiment let us be therewith content. (9) But they
that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction
and perdition. (10) For the love of money is the root of all evil:
which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
(11) But thou, O man of YAHWEH, flee these things; and
follow after righteousness, piousness, faith, love, patience, meekness. (12) Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal Life, whereunto thou art also
called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (13) I give thee charge in the sight of YAHWEH,
WHO quickeneth all things, and before Messiah YAHshua, Who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; (14) That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of
our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah:
(15) Which in His
times He shall show, Who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of
kings, and Sovereign
of Sovereigns;
(16) Who
only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; WHOM
no man hath seen, nor can see: to WHOM be honour
and power everlasting. Amen.
(17) Charge them that are rich in this world, that
they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the Living Elohim,
WHO giveth us richly all things to
enjoy; (18) That they do good, that they be rich in good
works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; (19) Laying up in store for themselves a good
foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal Life.
(20) O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy
trust, avoiding profane and vain
babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: (21) Which some professing have erred concerning the
faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
(I) Paul, an apostle of YAHshua Messiah by the Will of YAHWEH, according to the
promise of life which is in Messiah YAHshua, (2) To
Timothy, my dearly beloved son:
Grace, mercy, and peace, from YAHWEH
the FATHER
and Messiah
YAHshua
our Sovereign.
(3) I thank YAHWEH, WHOM I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have
remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; (4)
Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled
with joy; (5) When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith
that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother
Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. (6)
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of YAHWEH,
which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. (7)
For YAHWEH
hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound
mind. (8) Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony
of our Sovereign,
nor of me His prisoner: but be thou
partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of YAHWEH;
(9) WHO
hath saved us, and called us with a
holy calling, not according to our works, but according to HIS OWN purpose and grace, which was given us in Messiah
YAHshua
before the world began, (10) But is now made manifest
by the appearing of our Saviour YAHshua Messiah, Who
hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through
the gospel: (11) Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an
apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. (12) For the
which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I
know Whom I have believed, and am
persuaded that He is able to keep
that which I have committed unto Him
against that day. (13) Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou
hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Messiah YAHshua. (14) That good thing which was committed unto thee
keep by the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.
(15) This thou knowest, that all they which are in
Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. (16) YAHWEH give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus;
for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: (17) But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very
diligently, and found me. (18) YAHWEH grant unto him that he may find mercy of YAHWEH
in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest
very well.
(I) Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Messiah
YAHshua.
(2) And the things that thou hast heard of me among
many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to
teach others also. (3) Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good
soldier of YAHshua
Messiah.
(4) No man that warreth entangleth himself with the
affairs of this life; that he may
please HIM WHO hath chosen him to be
a soldier. (5) And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive
lawfully. (6) The husbandman that laboureth must be first
partaker of the fruits. (7) Consider what I say; and YAHWEH
give thee understanding in all things. (8) Remember
that YAHshua
Messiah
of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: (9) Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of YAHWEH
is not bound. (10) Therefore I endure all things for the Elect's
sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Messiah YAHshua with eternal glory. (11) It is a
faithful saying: For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him: (12) If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we deny Him, He also will deny us: (13) If we believe not, yet He abideth faithful:
He cannot deny Himself.
(14) Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them
before YAHWEH
that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. (15) Study to show thyself approved unto YAHWEH,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (16) But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more impiety. (17) And their word will eat as doth a canker: of
whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; (18) Who
concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already;
and overthrow the faith of some. (19)
Nevertheless the foundation of YAHWEH standeth sure, having this seal, YAHWEH
knoweth them that are HIS [Num. 16:5; Nah.
1:7]. And, Let every one that
nameth the name of Messiah depart from iniquity. (20) But in a great [big]
house there are not only vessels
of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and
some to dishonour. (21) If a man therefore purge himself from these [profane and vain babblings], he
shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Ruler’s use, and prepared unto every good work. (22)
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with
them that call on YAHWEH out of a pure heart. (23) But foolish and unlearned questions avoid,
knowing that they do gender strifes. (24) And the
servant of YAHWEH
must not strive; but be gentle unto all men,
apt to teach, patient, (25) In meekness instructing
those that oppose themselves; if YAHWEH peradventure will give them repentance to
the acknowledging of the truth; (26) And that they may recover themselves out of
the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.
(I) This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall
come. (2) For men shall be lovers of their own selves,
covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful,
unholy, (3) Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false
accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, (4) Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures
more than lovers of YAHWEH; (5) Having a
form of piousness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (6) For of this sort are they which creep into
houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers
lusts, (7) Ever learning, and never able to come to the
knowledge of the truth. (8) Now as Jannes and Jambres
withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds,
reprobate concerning the faith. (9) But they
shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. (10) But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of
life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (11) Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at
Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all YAHWEH delivered me. (12) Yea, and all that will live piously in Messiah
YAHshua
shall suffer persecution. (13) But evil men and seducers
shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. (14) But continue thou in the things which thou hast
learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; (15)
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to
make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Messiah YAHshua. (16) All scripture is given by inspiration of YAHWEH, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in
righteousness: (17) That the man of YAHWEH may be perfect, thoroughly
furnished unto all good works.
(I) I charge thee therefore
before YAHWEH,
and the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
Who shall judge the quick and the
dead at His appearing and His kingdom; (2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of
season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. (3) For the time will come when they will not endure
sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves
teachers, having itching ears; (4) And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be
turned unto fables. (5) But watch thou in all things, endure
afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. (6) For I am now ready to be offered, and the time
of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought a good
fight, I have finished my course, I
have kept the faith: (8) Henceforth there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Sovereign, the righteous judge,
shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love
His appearing.
(9) Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: (10) For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present
world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto
Dalmatia. (11) Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him
with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. (12) And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. (13) The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when
thou comest, bring with thee, and the
books, but especially the parchments.
(14) Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: YAHWEH
reward him according to his works: (15) Of whom
be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. (16) At my first answer no man stood with me, but all
men forsook me: I pray YAHWEH
that it may not be laid to their charge. (17)
Notwithstanding YAHWEH
stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully
known, and that all the Gentiles
might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. (18) And YAHWEH shall deliver me from every evil work, and
will preserve me unto his heavenly
kingdom: to WHOM
be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(19) Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of
Onesiphorus. (20) Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I
left at Miletum sick. (21) Do thy diligence to come
before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and
all the brethren.
(22) The Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with
thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.
(I) Paul, a servant of YAHWEH, and an apostle of YAHshua Messiah, according to the faith of YAHWEH'S
Elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after piousness; (2) In hope of eternal
Life, which YAHWEH,
that cannot lie, promised before the world began; (3) But hath in due times manifested HIS word through preaching, which is
committed unto me according to the commandment of YAHWEH our Saviour; (4) To Titus, mine
own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from YAHWEH the FATHER and the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah our Saviour.
(5) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou
shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every
city, as I had appointed thee: (6) If any be blameless, the
husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. (7) For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward
of YAHWEH;
not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to
filthy lucre; (8) But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men,
sober, just, holy, temperate; (9) Holding fast the faithful
word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to
exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
(10) For there are many unruly and vain talkers and
deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: (11)
Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which
they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. (12) One of
themselves, even a prophet of their
own, said, The Cretians are alway liars,
evil beasts, slow bellies.
(13) This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them
sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; (14)
Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the
truth. (15) Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and
conscience is defiled. (16) They profess that they
know YAHWEH;
but in works they deny HIM, being abominable, and disobedient, and
unto every good work reprobate.
(I) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: (2) That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate,
sound in faith, in charity, in patience. (3) The aged
women likewise, that they be in
behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine,
teachers of good things; (4) That they may teach the
young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, (5) To be discreet,
chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of
YAHWEH
be not blasphemed. (6) Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. (7) In all things showing thyself a pattern of good
works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness,
gravity, sincerity, (8) Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he
that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of
you. (9) Exhort servants
to be obedient unto their own rulers, and
to please them well in all things; not answering again; (10) Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity;
that they may adorn the doctrine of YAHWEH our Saviour in all things. (11) For the grace of YAHWEH that bringeth salvation hath
appeared to all men, (12) Teaching us that, denying
impiety and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and piously, in
this present world; (13) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious
appearing of the great Elohim and our Saviour YAHshua Messiah; (14) Who
gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity,
and purify unto Himself a peculiar
people, zealous of good works.
(15) These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with
all authority. Let no man despise thee.
(I) Put them in mind to be subject to
principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
(2) To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto
all men. (3) For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish,
disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and
envy, hateful, and hating one
another. (4) But after that the kindness and love of YAHWEH
our Saviour
toward man appeared, (5) Not by works of
righteousness which we have done, but according to HIS mercy HE saved us,
by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit; (6) Which HE
shed on us abundantly through YAHshua Messiah our Saviour; (7) That being
justified by HIS grace, we should be
made heirs according to the hope of eternal
Life. (8) This is a
faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they
which have believed in YAHWEH might be careful to maintain good works.
These things are good and profitable unto men. (9)
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings
about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. (10) A man that is a heretic after the first and
second admonition reject; (11) Knowing that he that is
such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
(12) When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus,
be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to
winter. (13) Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their
journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. (14) And let ours also learn to maintain good works
for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
(15) All that are with me salute thee. Greet them
that love us in the faith. Grace be with
you all. Amen.
(I) Paul, a prisoner of YAHshua Messiah, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, (2) And to our
beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the Assembly in thy
house: (3) Grace to you, and peace, from YAHWEH
our FATHER
and the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah.
(4) I thank my Elohim, making mention of thee always in my
prayers, (5) Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast
toward the Sovereign
YAHshua,
and toward all saints; (6) That the communication of
thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which
is in you in Messiah
YAHshua.
(7) For we have great joy and consolation in thy
love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
(8) Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Messiah
to enjoin thee that which is convenient, (9) Yet for
love's sake I rather beseech thee, being
such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of YAHshua Messiah. (10) I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have
begotten in my bonds: (11) Which in time past was to
thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: (12) Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive
him, that is, mine own bowels: (13) Whom I would have
retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the
bonds of the gospel: (14) But without thy mind
would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but
willingly. (15) For perhaps he therefore departed for a season,
that thou shouldest receive him for ever; (16) Not now
as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how
much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Sovereign? (17) If thou count me therefore a partner, receive
him as myself. (18) If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; (19) I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine
own self besides. (20) Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in YAHWEH:
refresh my bowels in YAHWEH.
(21) Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto
thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. (22) But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I
trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
(23) There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in
Messiah
YAHshua;
(24) Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my
fellowlabourers.
(25) The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with your spirit. Amen.
(I) YAHWEH, WHO
at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by
the prophets, (2) Hath in these last days spoken unto us by HIS Son, Whom
HE hath appointed heir of all
things, by Whom also HE made the worlds; (3) Who
being the brightness of HIS glory, and the express image of HIS person, and upholding
all things by the word of HIS power,
when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high [Psa. 110:1]; (4) Being
made so much better than the angels, as He
hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. (5) For unto which of the angels said HE at any time, Thou art MY Son,
this day have I begotten Thee [Psa
2:7]? And again, I will be to Him a FATHER, and He
shall be to me a Son [II Sam. 7:14; I
Chron. 17:13; Psa 89:26-27]? (6) And again, when HE bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, HE saith, And let all the angels of YAHWEH
worship Him [Psa 104:4]. (7) And of
the angels HE saith, WHO maketh HIS angels spirits, and HIS ministers a flame of fire. [Psa. 104:4] (8) But unto the Son HE saith, Thy throne, O Elohim, is for
ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is
the sceptre of Thy kingdom. (9) Thou
hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore Elohim, even Thy Elohim,
hath anointed Thee with the oil of
gladness above Thy fellows [Psa 45:6-7]. (10) And, Thou, Sovereign, in the beginning hast
laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of Thine hands: (11) They shall perish; but Thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; (12) And as a vesture shalt Thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail [Psa
102:25-27]. (13) But to which of the angels said HE at any time, Sit on MY right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy
footstool [Psa 110:1]? (14) Are they
not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs
of salvation?
(I) Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the
things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. (2) For if the word spoken by
angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just
recompense of reward; (3) How shall we escape, if we
neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Sovereign,
and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him; (4) YAHWEH also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles,
and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to HIS
OWN will? (5) For unto the angels hath HE not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. (6) But one in a certain place testified, saying, What
is man, that THOU art mindful of Him? Or the Son of man, that THOU visitest Him? (7) THOU madest Him a little
lower than the angels; THOU
crownedst Him with glory and honour,
and didst set Him over the works of THY hands: [Psa
8:4-6]
(8) THOU
hast put all things in subjection under His
feet. For in that HE put all in
subjection under Him, HE left nothing that is not put under Him.
But now we see not yet all things put under Him. (9) But we see YAHshua, Who
was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned
with glory and honour; that He by
the grace of YAHWEH
should taste death for every man. (10) For it
became Him, for Whom are all things, and
by Whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the
captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (11) For both He
that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren, (12) Saying, I
will declare THY name unto My brethren, in the midst of the
Assembly will I sing praise unto THEE [Psa
22:22]. (13) And again, I
will put my trust in Him. And
again, Behold I and the children
which YAHWEH
hath given me [Isa 8:17-18]. (14)
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power
of death, that is, the devil; (15) And deliver them who
through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (16) For verily He
took not on Him the nature of angels;
but He took on Him the seed of Abraham [Isa. 41:8-9]. (17) Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining
to YAHWEH,
to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. (18) For in that He
Himself hath suffered being tempted,
He is able to succour them that are
tempted.
(I) Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling,
consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Messiah
YAHshua;
(2) Who
was faithful to HIM that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all HIS
house. (3) For this man
was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as He Who
hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. (4) For every house is builded by some man; but HE that built all things is YAHWEH.
(5) And Moses verily was faithful in all HIS
house [Num. 12:7], as a servant, for a testimony of those things
which were to be spoken after; (6) But Messiah as a Son over His Own house; whose
house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm
unto the end. (7) Wherefore (as the Holy Spirit saith [through David (Psalm 95:7-11)], To day if ye will hear HIS voice, (8) Harden not your hearts,
as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: (9) When your fathers tempted ME, proved ME, and
saw MY works forty years. (10) Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known MY ways. (11) So I
sware in MY wrath, They shall not
enter into MY rest.)
(12) Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you
an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the Living Elohim. (13) But exhort one another daily, while it is called
To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. (14) For we are made partakers of Messiah,
if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; (15) While it is said, To day if ye will hear HIS voice, harden not your hearts, as
in the provocation [(Psalm 95:7-8].
(16) For some, when they had heard, did provoke:
howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. (17)
But with whom was HE grieved forty
years? Was it not with them that had
sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? (18)
And to whom sware HE that they
should not enter into HIS rest, but
to them that believed not? (19) So we see that they could
not enter in because of unbelief.
(I) Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into HIS rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. (2) For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as
unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with
faith in them that heard it. (3) For we which have believed do enter into rest,
as HE said, As I have sworn in MY wrath, if they shall enter into MY rest [Psalm 95:11]: although the works were finished from the
foundation of the world. (4) For HE
spake in a certain place of the seventh day
on this wise, And YAHWEH did rest the seventh day from all HIS works [Gen. 2:2].
(5) And in this place
again, If they shall enter into MY
rest [Psalm 95:11]. (6) Seeing therefore it
remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached
entered not in because of unbelief: (7) Again, HE limiteth a certain day, saying in
David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will
hear HIS voice, harden not your
hearts [Psalm 95:7
&11].
(8) For if YAHshua had given them rest, then would he not
afterward have spoken of another day. (9) There
remaineth therefore a rest to the people of YAHWEH. (10) For he that is entered into His rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as YAHWEH did from HIS. (11) Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest,
lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. (12) For the word of YAHWEH is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing
even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intents of the heart. (13) Neither is there any
creature that is not manifest in HIS
sight: but all things are naked and
opened unto the eyes of HIM with Whom we have to do.
(14) Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the
heavens, YAHshua
the Son of
YAHWEH, let us hold fast our profession.
(15) For we have not a High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our
infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (16) Let us
therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and
find grace to help in time of need.
(I) For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for
men in things pertaining to YAHWEH,
that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: (2) Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on
them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.
(3) And by reason hereof he ought, as for the
people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. (4)
And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of YAHWEH,
as was Aaron. (5) So also Messiah glorified not Himself to be made a High
Priest; but HE that said unto Him, Thou art MY Son, to
day have I begotten Thee [Psalm 2:7]. (6) As HE
saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec [Psalm 110:4]. (7) Who
in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and
supplications with strong crying and tears unto HIM that was able to save Him
from death, and was heard in that He
feared; (8) Though He
were a Son,
yet learned He obedience by the
things which He suffered; (9) And being made perfect, He became the Author of
eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him;
(10) Called of YAHWEH a High
Priest after the order of Melchisedec. (11) Of whom
we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of
hearing. (12) For when for the time ye ought to be teachers,
ye have need that one teach you again which be
the first principles of the oracles of YAHWEH; and are become such as have need of milk,
and not of strong meat. (13) For every one that useth
milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness:
for he is a babe. (14) But strong meat belongeth to them that are of
full age, even those who by reason of
use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
(I) Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Messiah,
let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance
from dead works, and of faith toward YAHWEH, (2) Of the
doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the
dead, and of eternal judgment. (3) And this will we do, if YAHWEH
permit. (4) For it is impossible
for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and
were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, (5) And have
tasted the good word of YAHWEH, and the powers of the world to come, (6) If they shall fall away, to renew them again
unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of YAHWEH afresh, and put Him to an open shame. (7) For the earth which drinketh in the rain that
cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is
dressed, receiveth blessing from YAHWEH: (8) But that
which beareth thorns and briers is rejected,
and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
(9) But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of
you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. (10) For YAHWEH is not
unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward
His name, in that ye have ministered
to the saints, and do minister. (11) And we
desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance
of hope unto the end: (12) That ye be not slothful,
but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
(13) For when YAHWEH made promise to Abraham, because HE could swear by no greater, HE sware by HIMSELF, (14) Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying
I will multiply thee. (15) And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained
the promise. (16) For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath
for confirmation is to them an end of
all strife. (17) Wherein YAHWEH, willing more abundantly to show unto the
heirs of promise the immutability of HIS
counsel, confirmed it by an oath: (18) That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for YAHWEH
to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay
hold upon the hope set before us: (19) Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul,
both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; (20) Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even YAHshua, made a High Priest for ever after the order
of Melchisedec [Psa. 110:4].
(I) For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most
high EL,
who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him (2) To whom
also Abraham gave a tenth part of all [Gen. 14:18-20];
first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of
Salem, which is, King of peace; (3) Without
father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor
end of life; but made like unto the Son of YAHWEH; abideth a priest continually.
(4) Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch
Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. (5) And
verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the
priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the
law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: (6) But He
whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed
him that had the promises. (7) And without all
contradiction the less is blessed of the better. (8)
And here men that die receive tithes; but there He receiveth them, of Whom it is witnessed that He liveth. (9) And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth
tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. (10) For he
was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
(11) If therefore perfection were by the Levitical
priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should
rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of
Aaron? (12) For the priesthood being changed, there is made
of necessity a change also of the law. (13) For He of Whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which
no man gave attendance at the altar. (14) For it is evident that our Sovereign
sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. (15) And it is yet far more evident: for that after
the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another Priest, (16) Who
is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an
endless life. (17) For HE
testifieth, Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec [Psalm 110:4].
(18) For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment
going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. (19) For the law made nothing perfect, but the
bringing in of a better hope did; by
the which we draw nigh unto YAHWEH. (20) And inasmuch
as not without an oath He was made Priest: (21) (For those priests were made without an oath;
but this with an oath by HIM that
said unto Him, YAHWEH sware and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for ever
after the order of Melchisedec: [Psa 110:4])
(22) By so much was YAHshua made a surety of a better
testament. (23) And they truly were many priests, because they
were not suffered to continue by reason of death: (24) But this man,
because He continueth ever, hath
an unchangeable priesthood. (25) Wherefore He is able also to save them to the
uttermost that come unto YAHWEH by Him,
seeing He ever liveth to make
intercession for them.
(26) For such a High
Priest became us, Who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made
higher than the heavens; (27) Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up
sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this He did once, when He offered up Himself. (28) For the law maketh men high priests which have
infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, Who is consecrated for evermore.
(I) Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a High Priest, Who
is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens [Psa
110:1]; (2) A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true
tabernacle, which YAHWEH pitched, and not man. (3) For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts
and sacrifices: wherefore it is of
necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. (4) For if He
were on earth, He should not be a
priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law: (5) Who serve unto the example and shadow of
heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of YAHWEH when he was about to make
the tabernacle: for, See, saith HE,
that thou make all things according
to the pattern showed to thee in the mount [Exo.
25:40]. (6) But now hath He obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also He is the Mediator of a better Covenant,
which was established upon better promises. (7) For if that first Covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought
for the second. (8) For finding fault with
them, HE saith, Behold, the days
come, saith YAHWEH,
when I will make a New Covenant with the House of Israel
and with the House of Judah: (9) Not
according to the Covenant that I
made with their fathers in the day when I
took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they
continued not in MY Covenant, and I regarded them not, saith YAHWEH (10) For this is
the Covenant that I will make
with the House of Israel after those days, saith YAHWEH; I will put MY laws into
their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them an Elohim, and they shall be to ME a people: (11) And they shall not teach every man his
neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know YAHWEH: for all shall know ME,
from the least to the greatest. (12) For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness,
and their sins and their iniquities will I
remember no more. [Jer
31:31-34]
(13) In that HE
saith, A New Covenant, HE
hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.
(I) Then verily the first Covenant
had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. (2) For there was a tabernacle made; the first,
wherein was the candlestick, and the
table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary. (3) And after the second veil, the tabernacle which
is called the Holiest of all; (4) Which had the golden
censer, and the Ark of the Covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and
Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the Covenant; (5) And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the
mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. (6) Now when these things were thus ordained, the
priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of YAHWEH. (7) But into
the second went the high priest alone
once every year, not without blood, which He
offered for himself, and for the
errors of the people: (8) The Holy Spirit this
signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest,
while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: (9)
Which was a figure for the time then
present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make
him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; (10) Which
stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances,
imposed on them until the time of
reformation.
(11) But Messiah being come a High Priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect
tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; (12) Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by
His Own blood He entered in
once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. (13)
For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling
the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: (14) How much more shall the blood of Messiah,
Who through the eternal Spirit
offered Himself without spot to YAHWEH,
purge your conscience from dead works to serve the Living Elohim? (15) And for this cause He is the Mediator of the New Testament [Covenant Jer 31:31], that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament,
they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. (16) For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. (17) For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at
all while the testator liveth. (18) Whereupon neither the
first testament was dedicated without
blood. (19) For when Moses had spoken every precept to all
the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with
water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the
people, (20) Saying, This is the blood of the testament which YAHWEH hath enjoined unto you [Exo. 24:8]. (21) Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the
tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. (22)
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of
blood is no remission.
(23) It was therefore
necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with
these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. (24) For Messiah is not entered into the holy places made
with hands, which are the figures of
the true; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of YAHWEH
for us: (25) Nor yet that He should offer Himself
often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of
others; (26) For then must He often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now
once in the end of the world hath He
appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. (27) And as it is appointed
unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (28) So Messiah was once offered to bear the sins of
many; and unto them that look for Him
shall He appear the second time
without sin unto salvation.
(I) For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things,
can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually
make the comers thereunto perfect. (2) For then
would they not have ceased to be offered? Because that the worshippers once
purged should have had no more conscience of sins. (3) But in those sacrifices
there is a remembrance again made of
sins every year. (4) For it is not
possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. (5) Wherefore when He cometh into the world, He
saith, Sacrifice and offering THOU
wouldest not, but a body hast THOU
prepared Me: (6) In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin THOU
hast had no pleasure. (7) Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of Me,) to do THY will, O [YAHWEH] Elohim. [Psalm 40:6-8]
(8) Above when He
said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin THOU
wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law; (9) Then said He,
Lo, I come to do THY will, O Elohim. [Psalm 40:6-8] HE
taketh away the first, that HE may
establish the second. (10) By the which will we are
sanctified through the offering of the body of YAHshua Messiah once for all. (11) And every priest standeth
daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never
take away sins: (12) But this man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the
right hand of YAHWEH;
(13) From henceforth expecting till His enemies be made His footstool. (14) For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (15) Whereof the
Holy Spirit also is a witness to us: for after that HE had said before, (16) This is the Covenant that I will make with them after those days,
saith YAHWEH,
I will put MY laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; (17) And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. [Jer 31:31-34] (18) Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
(19) Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter
into the holiest by the blood of YAHshua, (20) By a new
and living way, which He hath
consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, His flesh; (21) And having a High Priest
over the house of YAHWEH; (22) Let us
draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts
sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. (23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for HE is
faithful that promised;) (24) And let us consider one
another to provoke unto love and to good works: (25)
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
(26) For if we sin wilfully after that we have received
the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, (27) But a certain fearful looking for of judgment
and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. (28) He that despised Moses' law died without mercy
under two or three witnesses: (29) Of how much sorer
punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot
the Son of
YAHWEH, and hath counted the blood of the Covenant, wherewith he was
sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? (30) For we know HIM
that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto
ME,
I will recompense, saith YAHWEH.
And again, YAHWEH
[Deu 32(36)] shall judge HIS
people. (31) It is a
fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living Elohim.
(32) But call to remembrance the former days, in
which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; (33) Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both
by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them
that were so used. (34) For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and
took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in
Heaven a better and an enduring substance. (35) Cast not
away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. (36) For ye have need of patience, that, after ye
have done the Will of YAHWEH, ye might receive the promise. (37) For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry. (38) Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no
pleasure in him. (39) But we are not of them who draw back unto
perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
(I) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence
of things not seen. (2) For by it the elders obtained a good report. (3) Through faith we understand that the worlds were
framed by the word of YAHWEH, so that things which are seen were not
made of things which do appear. (4) By faith
Abel offered unto YAHWEH a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by
which he obtained witness that he was righteous, YAHWEH testifying of HIS gifts: and by it he being dead yet
speaketh. (5) By faith Enoch was translated that he should not
see death; and was not found, because YAHWEH had translated him: for before his
translation he had this testimony, that he pleased YAHWEH. (6) But without faith it is impossible to please HIM: for he that cometh to YAHWEH
must believe that HE is, and that HE is a rewarder of them that diligently seek HIM. (7) By faith Noah, being warned of YAHWEH
of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of
his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the
righteousness which is by faith. (8) By faith
Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after
receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he
went. (9) By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as
in a strange country, dwelling in
tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: (10) For he looked for a city which hath foundations,
whose builder and maker is YAHWEH.
(11) Through faith also Sara herself received
strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age,
because she judged him faithful WHO
had promised. (12) Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as
good as dead, so many as the stars of
the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
(13) These all died in faith, not having received the
promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the
earth. (14) For they that say such things declare plainly
that they seek a country. (15) And truly, if they had
been mindful of that country from
whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. (16) But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore YAHWEH
is not ashamed to be called their Elohim: for HE
hath prepared for them a city.
(17) By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up
Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son. (18) Of whom
it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: (19) Accounting that YAHWEH was able to raise him up,
even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure. (20) By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning
things to come. (21) By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed
both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning
upon the top of his staff. (22) By faith Joseph, when he
died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment
concerning his bones. (23) By faith Moses, when he
was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not
afraid of the king's commandment. (24) By faith
Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's
daughter; (25) Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the
people of YAHWEH,
than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; (26)
Esteeming the reproach of Messiah greater riches than the treasures in
Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward. (27) By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath
of the king: for he endured, as seeing HIM
WHO is invisible. (28) Through faith he kept the passover, and the
sprinkling of blood, lest HE that
destroyed the firstborn should touch them. (29) By faith
they passed through the Red sea as by dry land:
which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned. (30) By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after
they were compassed about seven days. (31) By faith
the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had
received the spies with peace.
(32) And what shall I more say? For the time would
fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak,
and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of
the prophets: (33) Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought
righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, (34) Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge
of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned
to flight the armies of the aliens. (35) Women
received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not
accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: (36) And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and
imprisonment: (37) They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were
tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and
goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (38) (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered
in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. (39) And these all, having obtained a good report
through faith, received not the promise: (40) YAHWEH
having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be
made perfect.
(I) Wherefore seeing we
also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside
every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, (2) Looking unto YAHshua the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the stake, despising the shame, and is set down at the
right hand of the throne of YAHWEH. (3) For
consider Him that endured such contradiction
of sinners against Himself, lest ye
be wearied and faint in your minds. (4) Ye have
not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (5) And ye have forgotten the exhortation which
speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening
of YAHWEH,
nor faint when thou art rebuked of HIM:
(6) For whom YAHWEH loveth HE chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom HE receiveth. [Proverbs 3:11-12)]
(7) If ye endure chastening, YAHWEH dealeth with you as with
sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? (8) But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all
are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. (9) Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh
which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather
be in subjection unto the FATHER of spirits, and live? (10) For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but HE for our profit, that we might
be partakers of HIS holiness. (11) Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be
joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of
righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. (12) Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down,
and the feeble knees [Isa. 35:3]; (13) And make straight paths for your feet, lest that
which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
(14) Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see YAHWEH:
(15) Looking diligently lest any man fail of the
grace of YAHWEH;
lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; (16)
Lest there be any fornicator, or
profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. (17) For ye know how that afterward, when he would
have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance,
though he sought it carefully with tears.
(18) For ye are not come unto the mount that might be
touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and
tempest, (19) And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of
words; which voice they that heard
entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more: (20) (For they could not endure that which was
commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned
[Exo. 19:12-13], or thrust through with a dart: (21) And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and
quake:) (22) But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the
city of the Living
Elohim, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of
angels, (23) To the general assembly and Assembly of the firstborn,
which are written in Heaven, and to YAHWEH the Judge of all, and to the spirits of
just men made perfect, (24) And to YAHshua
the Mediator
of the New Covenant, and to the
blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. (25) See that ye refuse not HIM that speaketh. For if they escaped
not who refused Him that spake on
earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from HIM that speaketh from Heaven: (26) Whose
voice then shook the earth: but now HE
hath promised, saying, Yet once more I
shake not the earth only, but also Heaven. (27) And this
word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing
of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things
which cannot be shaken may remain. (28)
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace,
whereby we may serve YAHWEH acceptably with reverence and pious fear: (29) For our Elohim is a
consuming fire.
(1) Let brotherly love continue. (2) Be
not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels
unawares. (3) Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with
them; and them which suffer
adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. (4)
Marriage is honourable in all, and
the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers YAHWEH will judge. (5) Let your conversation
be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye
have: for HE hath said, I will never leave thee, nor
forsake thee [Joshua 1:5]. (6) So that
we may boldly say, YAHWEH is my
helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
(7) Remember them which have the rule over you, who
have spoken unto you the word of YAHWEH: whose faith follow, considering the end
of their conversation. (8) YAHshua Messiah the same yesterday, and to day, and for
ever. (9) Be not carried about with divers and strange
doctrines. For it is a good thing
that the heart be established with grace; not with [sacrificial] meats, which have not profited them that have
been occupied therein. (10) We have an altar, whereof
they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. (11) For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is
brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the
camp. (12) Wherefore YAHshua also, that He might sanctify the people with His Own blood, suffered
without the gate. (13) Let us go forth therefore unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach. (14) For here have we no continuing city, but we seek
one to come. (15) By Him
therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to YAHWEH continually, that is, the
fruit of our lips giving thanks to HIS name. (16) But to do good and to communicate forget not:
for with such sacrifices YAHWEH is well pleased. (17) Obey them that have the rule over you, and
submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give
account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
(18) Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience,
in all things willing to live honestly. (19) But I beseech
you the rather to do this, that I may
be restored to you the sooner.
(20) Now the Elohim of peace, that brought again from the dead
our Sovereign
YAHshua,
that great Shepherd
of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, (21) Make you perfect in every good work to do HIS will, working in you that which is
wellpleasing in HIS sight, through YAHshua
Messiah;
to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
(22) And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of
exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. (23) Know ye that our
brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will
see you. (24) Salute all them that have the rule over you, and
all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
(25) Grace be with
you all. Amen.
(I) James, a servant of YAHWEH and of the Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, to the twelve tribes which
are scattered abroad, greeting.
(2) My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into
divers temptations; (3) Knowing this,
that the trying of your faith worketh patience. (4) But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting
nothing.
(5) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of YAHWEH,
that giveth to all men liberally, and
upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (6) But let
him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the
sea driven with the wind and tossed. (7) For let
not that man think that he shall receive any thing of YAHWEH. (8) A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
(9) Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he
is exalted: (10) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as
the flower of the grass he shall pass away. (11) For the
sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the
flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also
shall the rich man fade away in his ways.
(12) Blessed is
the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive
the crown of life, which YAHWEH hath promised to them that love HIM. (13)
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of YAHWEH: for YAHWEH cannot be tempted with evil,
neither tempteth HE any man: (14) But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away
of his own lust, and enticed. (15) Then when lust hath
conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth
death. (16) Do not err, my beloved brethren. (17) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from
above, and cometh down from the FATHER of lights, with WHOM is no variableness, neither
shadow of turning. (18) Of HIS
OWN will begat HE us with the
word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of HIS creatures.
(19) Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be
swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (20)
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of YAHWEH. (21) Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and
superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which
is able to save your souls. (22) But be ye doers of the word,
and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. (23)
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding
his natural face in a glass: (24) For he beholdeth himself,
and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. (25) But whoso looketh into the perfect law of
liberty, and continueth therein, he
being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed
in his deed. (26) If any man among you seem to be religious, and
bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. (27)
Pure religion and undefiled before YAHWEH and the FATHER is this, To visit the fatherless
and widows in their affliction, and to
keep himself unspotted from the world.
(I) My brethren, have not the faith of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah, the Sovereign
of glory, with respect of persons. (2) For if
there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and
there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; (3)
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit
thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here
under my footstool: (4) Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are
become judges of evil thoughts? (5) Hearken,
my beloved brethren, Hath not YAHWEH chosen the poor of this world rich in
faith, and heirs of the kingdom which HE
hath promised to them that love HIM?
(6) But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men
oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? (7) Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the
which ye are called? (8) If ye fulfil the royal law
according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy
neighbour as thyself [Lev 19:18], ye do well: (9) But if ye
have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as
transgressors. (10) For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet
offend in one point, he is guilty of
all. (11) For HE
that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit
no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. (12) So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be
judged by the law of liberty. (13) For he shall have
judgment without mercy, that hath showed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against
judgment.
(14) What doth
it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works?
Can faith save him? (15) If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute
of daily food, (16) And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace,
be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding
ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? (17) Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead,
being alone. (18) Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have
works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my
works. (19) Thou believest that there is one EL;
thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. (20) But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith
without works is dead? (21) Was not Abraham our father
justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? (22) Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and
by works was faith made perfect? (23) And the
scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed YAHWEH, and it was imputed unto him
for righteousness [Gen.
15:6]: and he was
called the Friend of YAHWEH
[II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8]. (24) Ye see then how that by works a man is
justified, and not by faith only. (25) Likewise
also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the
messengers, and had sent them out
another way? (26) For as the body without the spirit is dead, so
faith without works is dead also.
(I) My brethren, be not many instructors, knowing that we shall
receive the greater condemnation. (2) For in
many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. (3) Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that
they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. (4) Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they
turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. (5) Even so the tongue is a little member, and
boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! (6) And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members,
that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and
it is set on fire of hell. (7) For every kind of beasts,
and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath
been tamed of mankind: (8) But the tongue can no man
tame; it is an unruly evil, full of
deadly poison. (9) Therewith bless we YAHWEH, even the FATHER;
and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of YAHWEH.
(10) Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and
cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. (11) Doth a fountain send forth at the same place
sweet water and bitter? (12) Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive
berries? Either a vine, figs? So can no
fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
(13) Who is a
wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Let him show out of a good conversation
his works with meekness of wisdom. (14) But if
ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not
against the truth. (15) This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. (16) For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. (17)
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy
and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. (18) And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace
of them that make peace.
(I) From whence come wars
and fightings among you? Come they not
hence, even of your lusts that war in
your members? (2) Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to
have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
(3) Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss,
that ye may consume it upon your
lusts. (4) Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that
the friendship of the world is enmity with YAHWEH? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of
the world is the enemy of YAHWEH. (5) Do ye
think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth
to envy? (6) But it giveth more grace. Wherefore HE saith, YAHWEH resisteth the proud, but
giveth grace unto the humble. (7) Submit yourselves
therefore to YAHWEH.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (8)
Draw nigh to YAHWEH,
and HE will draw nigh to you.
Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. (9) Be afflicted, and mourn,
and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. (10) Humble
yourselves in the sight of YAHWEH, and HE
shall lift you up.
(11) Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that
speaketh evil of his brother, and
judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou
judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. (12) There is one lawgiver, WHO is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?
(13) Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we
will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get
gain: (14) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little
time, and then vanisheth away. (15) For that ye ought to say, If YAHWEH will, we shall live, and do
this, or that. (16) But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such
rejoicing is evil. (17) Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and
doeth it not, to him it is sin.
(1) Go to now, ye rich
men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. (2) Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are
motheaten. (3) Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust
of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were
fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. (4) Behold, the hire of the labourers who have
reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the
cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of YAHWEH
of sabaoth. (5) Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been
wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter. (6) Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he
doth not resist you.
(7) Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming
of the Sovereign.
Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath
long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. (8) Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for
the coming of the Sovereign draweth nigh. (9) Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest
ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. (10) Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken
in the name of the Sovereign, for an example of suffering affliction,
and of patience. (11) Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye
have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Sovereign;
that the Sovereign
is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
(12) But above all things, my brethren, swear not,
neither by Heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let
your yea be yea; and your nay, nay;
lest ye fall into condemnation.
(13) Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any
merry? Let him sing psalms. (14) Is any sick among you?
Let him call for the elders of the Assembly; and let them pray over him,
anointing him with oil in the name of the Sovereign: (15) And the
prayer of faith shall save the sick, and YAHWEH shall raise him up; and if he have
committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. (16) Confess your faults one to another, and pray one
for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous
man availeth much. (17) Elias was a man subject to like passions as we
are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the
earth by the space of three years and six months. (18) And he prayed again, and the Heaven gave rain,
and the earth brought forth her fruit.
(19) Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth,
and one convert him; (20) Let him know, that he
which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from
death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
(I) Peter, an apostle of YAHshua Messiah, to the strangers scattered throughout
Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, (2)
Elect according to the foreknowledge of YAHWEH the FATHER, through sanctification of the Spirit,
unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of YAHshua Messiah: Grace unto you, and peace,
be multiplied.
(3) Blessed be
the Elohim
and FATHER
of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
which according to HIS abundant
mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of YAHshua
Messiah
from the dead, (4) To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled,
and that fadeth not away, reserved in Heaven for you, (5) Who are kept by the power of YAHWEH
through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a
season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: (7) That the trial of your faith, being much more
precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be
found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of YAHshua Messiah: (8) Whom
having not seen, ye love; in Whom,
though now ye see Him not, yet
believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: (9) Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. (10) Of which salvation the prophets have inquired
and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: (11)
Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Messiah which was in them did
signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Messiah, and the glory that should
follow. (12) Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto
themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported
unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Spirit
sent down from Heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
(13) Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be
sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the
revelation of YAHshua
Messiah;
(14) As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves
according to the former lusts in your ignorance: (15)
But as HE which hath called you is
holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; (16) Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy [Lev. 11:44, 45;
19:2; 20:7]. (17) And if ye call on the FATHER, WHO without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's
work, pass the time of your sojourning here
in fear: (18) Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed
with corruptible things, as silver
and gold, from your vain conversation received
by tradition from your fathers; (19) But with
the precious blood of Messiah, as of a lamb without blemish and without
spot: (20) Who
verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in
these last times for you, (21) Who by Him do believe in
YAHWEH,
that raised Him up from the dead,
and gave Him glory; that your faith
and hope might be in YAHWEH. (22) Seeing
ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto
unfeigned love of the brethren, see that
ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: (23) Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but
of incorruptible, by the word of YAHWEH, which liveth and abideth for ever. (24) For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The
grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: (25) But the word of YAHWEH endureth for ever [Isa. 40:6-8]. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and
hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, (2) As
newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: (3) If so be ye have tasted that the Sovereign
is gracious. (4) To Whom
coming, as unto a Living Stone,
disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of YAHWEH, and
precious, (5) Ye also,
as Lively Stones, are built up a Spiritual House, a
Holy Priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices,
acceptable to YAHWEH
by YAHshua
Messiah.
(6) Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture,
Behold, I lay in Sion a Chief Corner Stone,
Elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him
shall not be confounded [Isa. 28:16]. (7) Unto you
therefore which believe He is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the Stone
which the builders disallowed, the same is made the Head of the Corner [Psa. 118:22], (8) And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence
, even to them which stumble at the
word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. (9) But ye are
a Chosen Generation [Deu. 7:6, 10:15; Isa. 43:20], a Royal Priesthood [Exo.
19:6; Isa. 61:6], a Holy Nation [Exo. 19:6], a Peculiar [unique] People [Exo. 19:5]; that ye should show forth the praises of HIM WHO hath called you [Isa. 43:21] out of darkness into HIS
marvellous light: (10) Which in time past were not a people, but are
now the people of YAHWEH: which had not obtained mercy, but now
have obtained mercy [Hos. 2:23].
(11) Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which
war against the soul; (12) Having your conversation
honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers,
they may by your good works, which
they shall behold, glorify YAHWEH in the day of visitation.
(13) Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for
the Sovereign's
sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; (14)
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by HIM for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them
that do well. (15) For so is the Will of YAHWEH, that with well
doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: (16) As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of YAHWEH.
(17) Honour all men.
Love the brotherhood. Fear YAHWEH. Honour the king.
(18) Servants, be
subject to your rulers with all
fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. (19) For this is
thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward YAHWEH endure grief, suffering
wrongfully. (20) For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it
patiently? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with YAHWEH. (21) For even
hereunto were ye called: because Messiah also suffered for us, leaving us an
example, that ye should follow His
steps: (22) Who
did no sin, neither was guile found in His
mouth [Isa.
53:9]: (23) Who,
when He was reviled, reviled not
again; when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him
that judgeth righteously: (24) Who His Own Self bare our sins [Isa. 53:4, 12] in His Own body on the
tree [Deu. 21:22-23], that we, being dead to sins, should live unto
righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed
[Isa. 53:5]. (25) For ye
were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
(I) Likewise, ye wives, be
in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they
also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; (2) While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. (3) Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of
wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; (4)
But let it be the hidden man of the
heart, in that which is not corruptible, even
the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of YAHWEH
of great price. (5) For after this manner in the old time the holy
women also, who trusted in YAHWEH, adorned themselves, being in subjection
unto their own husbands: (6) Even as Sara obeyed
Abraham, calling him Sovereign: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye
do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
(7) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving
honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of
the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
(8) Finally, be
ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: (9) Not rendering evil for
evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are
thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. (10) For he that will love life, and see good
days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no
guile: (11) Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek
peace, and ensue it. (12) For the eyes of YAHWEH are over the righteous, and HIS ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of YAHWEH is against them that do evil. [Psa.
34:12-16]
(13) And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers
of that which is good? (14) But and if ye suffer for
righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and
be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; (15) But sanctify YAHWEH Elohim in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope
that is in you with meekness and fear: (16) Having a
good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they
may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Messiah.
(17) For it is better,
if the Will of YAHWEH
be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. (18) For Messiah also hath once suffered for sins, the
just for the unjust, that He might
bring us to YAHWEH,
being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: (19) By which also He went and preached unto the spirits in prison; (20) Which sometime were disobedient, when once the
longsuffering of YAHWEH waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a
preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. (21) The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the
filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward YAHWEH,)
by the resurrection of YAHshua Messiah: (22) Who is gone into Heaven, and is on
the right hand of YAHWEH [Psa.
110:1]; angels and authorities
and powers being made subject unto Him.
(I) Forasmuch then as Messiah hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm
yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh
hath ceased from sin; (2) That he no longer should
live the rest of his time in the
flesh to the lusts of men, but to the Will
of YAHWEH. (3)
For the time past of our life may
suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in
lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable
idolatries: (4) Wherein they think it strange that ye run not
with them to the same excess of riot,
speaking evil of you: (5) Who shall give account to Him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead. (6) For for this cause was the gospel preached also
to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh,
but live according to YAHWEH in the spirit.
(7) But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore
sober, and watch unto prayer. (8) And above all things have
fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of
sins. (9) Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
(10) As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to
another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of YAHWEH. (11) If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of YAHWEH; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which YAHWEH
giveth: that YAHWEH
in all things may be glorified through YAHshua Messiah, to Whom
be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
(12) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the
fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto
you: (13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Messiah's
sufferings; that, when His glory
shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. (14) If ye be reproached for the name of Messiah,
happy are ye; for the spirit of glory
and of YAHWEH
resteth upon you: on their part He
is evil spoken of, but on your part He
is glorified. (15) But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. (16) Yet if any
man suffer as a Messianic, let
him not be ashamed; but let him glorify YAHWEH on this behalf. (17) For the time is
come that judgment must begin at the house of YAHWEH: and if it first begin at us,
what shall the end be of them that
obey not the gospel of YAHWEH? (18) And
if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the impious and the sinner
appear? (19) Wherefore let them that suffer according to the Will of YAHWEH
commit the keeping of their souls to HIM
in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
(I) The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an
elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Messiah, and also a partaker of the glory that
shall be revealed: (2) Feed the flock of YAHWEH which is among you, taking
the oversight thereof, not by constraint,
but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; (3) Neither as being sovereigns
over YAHWEH'S
heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. (4)
And when the Chief
Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth
not away. (5) Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the
elder. Yea, all of you be subject one
to another, and be clothed with humility: for YAHWEH resisteth the proud, and
giveth grace to the humble. (6) Humble yourselves
therefore under the mighty hand of YAHWEH, that HE
may exalt you in due time: (7) Casting all your care upon
HIM; for HE careth for you. (8) Be sober, be vigilant;
because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking
whom he may devour: (9) Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that
the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. (10) But the Elohim of all grace, WHO hath called us unto HIS
eternal glory by Messiah YAHshua, after that ye have suffered a while,
make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. (11) To HIM
be glory and dominion for ever and
ever. Amen.
(12) By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I
suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the
true grace of YAHWEH
wherein ye stand. (13) The Assembly
that is at Babylon, Elected together with you, saluteth you; and so
doth Marcus my son. (14) Greet ye one another with
a kiss of charity. Peace be with you
all that are in Messiah
YAHshua.
Amen.
(I) Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of YAHshua
Messiah,
to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the
righteousness of YAHWEH and our Saviour YAHshua Messiah: (2) Grace and
peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of YAHWEH, and of YAHshua our Sovereign, (3) According as HIS divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and piousness, through
the knowledge of HIM that hath
called us to glory and virtue: (4) Whereby are given unto us
exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of
the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through
lust. (5) And beside this, giving all diligence, add to
your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; (6) And to
knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience piousness; (7) And to piousness brotherly kindness; and to
brotherly kindness charity. (8) For if these things be in
you, and abound, they make you that ye
shall neither be barren nor
unfruitful in the knowledge of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah. (9) But he
that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten
that he was purged from his old sins. (10)
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and
Election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: (11) For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you
abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Sovereign and Saviour YAHshua Messiah.
(12) Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you
always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. (13) Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this
tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you
in remembrance; (14) Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah
hath showed me. (15) Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able
after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. (16) For we have not followed cunningly devised
fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
but were eyewitnesses of His Majesty. (17)
For He received from YAHWEH
the FATHER
honour and glory, when there came such a voice to Him from the excellent glory, This is MY beloved Son, in Whom
I am well pleased. (18) And this voice which came from Heaven we heard,
when we were with Him in the holy
mount. (19) We have also a more sure word of prophecy;
whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark
place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: (20) Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the
scripture is of any private interpretation. (21) For the
prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of YAHWEH
spake as they were moved by the Holy
Spirit.
(I) But there were false prophets also among the people, even as
there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable
heresies, even denying the Sovereign that bought them, and bring upon
themselves swift destruction. (2) And many shall follow
their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken
of. (3) And through covetousness shall they with feigned
words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not,
and their damnation slumbereth not. (4) For if YAHWEH
spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them
down to hell, and delivered them into
chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; (5) And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the
eighth person, a preacher of righteousness,
bringing in the flood upon the world of the impious; (6) And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha
into ashes condemned them with an
overthrow, making them an ensample
unto those that after should live impiety; (7) And
delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: (8) (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in
seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous
soul from day to day with their unlawful
deeds;) (9) YAHWEH knoweth how to deliver the pious out of
temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
(10) But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in
the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not
afraid to speak evil of dignities. (11) Whereas
angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation
against them before YAHWEH. (12) But
these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of
the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own
corruption; (13) And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness,
as they that count it pleasure to
riot in the day time. Spots they are and
blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with
you; (14) Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot
cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: a heart they have exercised with
covetous practices; cursed children: (15) Which
have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of
unrighteousness; (16) But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass
speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet. (17) These are wells without water, clouds that are
carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. (18) For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the
lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness,
those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. (19) While they promise them liberty, they themselves
are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is
he brought in bondage. (20) For if after they have
escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Sovereign
and Saviour
YAHshua
Messiah,
they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with
them than the beginning. (21) For it had been better
for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have
known it, to turn from the holy
commandment delivered unto them. (22) But it
is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again [Prov. 26:11]; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
(I) This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by
way of remembrance: (2) That ye may be mindful of the words which were
spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles
of the Sovereign
and Saviour:
(3) Knowing this first, that there shall come in the
last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, (4) And saying, Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell
asleep, all things continue as they were from
the beginning of the creation. (5) For this they willingly
are ignorant of, that by the word of YAHWEH the heavens were of old, and the earth
standing out of the water and in the water: (6) Whereby
the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: (7) But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by
the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment
and perdition of impious men.
(8) But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing,
that one day is with YAHWEH
as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. [Psa. 90:4] (9) YAHWEH is not slack concerning HIS promise, as some men count
slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish,
but that all should come to repentance. (10) But the
Day of YAHWEH
will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away
with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth
also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. (11) Seeing then
that all these things shall be
dissolved, what manner of persons ought
ye to be in all holy conversation and
piousness, (12) Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the
Day of YAHWEH,
wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall
melt with fervent heat? (13) Nevertheless we,
according to HIS promise, look
for new heavens and a new earth [Isa. 65:17;
66:22], wherein dwelleth righteousness.
(14) Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such
things, be diligent that ye may be found of HIM in peace, without spot, and blameless. (15) And account that
the longsuffering of our Sovereign is
salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom
given unto him hath written unto you; (16) As also
in all his epistles, speaking in them
of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they
that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they
do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. (17) Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye
also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own
stedfastness. (18) But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Sovereign and Saviour YAHshua Messiah. To Him be glory both now and
for ever. Amen.
(I) That which was from the beginning, which we have heard,
which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have
handled, of the Word
of life; (2) (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you
that eternal Life, which was with
the FATHER,
and was manifested unto us;) (3) That which we have seen
and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and
truly our fellowship is with the FATHER,
and with HIS Son
YAHshua
Messiah.
(4) And these things write we unto you, that your
joy may be full.
(5) This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that Elohim
is Light,
and in HIM is no darkness at all. (6) If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and
do not the truth: (7) But if we walk in the light, as HE is in the light, we have fellowship
one with another, and the blood of YAHshua Messiah HIS
Son cleanseth us from all sin. (8) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we
confess our sins, HE is faithful and
just to forgive us our sins, and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (10) If we
say that we have not sinned, we make Him
a liar, and HIS word is not in us.
(I) My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye
sin not. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the FATHER, YAHshua Messiah the Righteous: (2) And He
is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. (3) And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep HIS Commandments. (4) He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not HIS
Commandments, is a liar, and the
truth is not in him. (5) But whoso keepeth HIS word, in him verily is the love of YAHWEH
perfected: hereby know we that we are in Him.
(6) He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.
(7) Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you,
but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is
the word which ye have heard from the beginning. (8)
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in Him and in you: because the darkness is
past, and the true light now shineth. (9) He that
saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until
now. (10) He that loveth his brother abideth in the light,
and there is none occasion of stumbling in Him.
(11) But he that hateth his brother is in darkness,
and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that
darkness hath blinded his eyes.
(12) I write unto you, little children, because your
sins are forgiven you for His name's
sake. (13) I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known
Him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye
have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye
have known the FATHER.
(14) I have written unto you, fathers, because ye
have known Him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men,
because ye are strong, and the word of YAHWEH abideth in you, and ye have overcome the
wicked one. (15) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love
the world, the love of the FATHER is not in him. (16) For all that is
in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the
pride of life, is not of the FATHER, but is of the world. (17) And the world passeth away, and the lust
thereof: but he that doeth the Will of YAHWEH abideth for ever.
(18) Little children, it is the last time: and as ye
have heard that anti-Messiah shall come, even
now are there many anti-Messiahs; whereby we
know that it is the last time. (19) They went out from us,
but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made
manifest that they were not all of us. (20) But ye
have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. (21) I have not written unto you because ye know not
the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. (22) Who is a liar but he that denieth that YAHshua
is the Messiah?
He is anti-Messiah,
that denieth the FATHER and the Son. (23)
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the FATHER: (but) he that acknowledgeth
the Son hath
the FATHER
also. (24) Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard
from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain
in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the FATHER. (25) And this is the promise that HE hath promised us, even eternal Life. (26) These things have I written unto you
concerning them that seduce you. (27) But the
anointing [the Spirit of YAHWEH] which ye have received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as
the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and
even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him. (28) And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. (29) If ye know that He is righteous, ye know that every one
that doeth righteousness is born of Him.
(I) Behold, what manner of love the FATHER hath bestowed upon us, that
we should be called the sons of YAHWEH: therefore the world knoweth us not, because
it knew HIM not. (2) Beloved, now are we the sons of YAHWEH,
and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. (3) And every man that hath this hope in Him purifieth himself, even as He is pure. (4) Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the
law: for sin is the transgression of the law. (5)
And ye know that He was manifested
to take away our sins; and in Him is
no sin. (6) Whosoever abideth in Him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen Him, neither known Him. (7) Little children, let no man deceive you: he that
doeth righteousness is righteous, even as He
is righteous. (8) He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the
devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of YAHWEH was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the
devil. (9) Whosoever is born of YAHWEH doth not commit sin; for his
seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of YAHWEH.
(10) In this the children of YAHWEH are manifest, and the
children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of YAHWEH,
neither he that loveth not his brother. (11) For this
is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one
another. (12) Not as Cain, who
was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him?
Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
(13) Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. (14) We know that we have passed from death unto
life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. (15)
Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal Life abiding in him. (16) Hereby perceive we the love of YAHWEH,
because He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay
down our lives for the brethren. (17) But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his
brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of YAHWEH
in him? (18) My little children, let us not love in word,
neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. (19)
And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before
Him. (20)
For if our heart condemn us, YAHWEH is greater than our heart, and knoweth all
things. (21) Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward YAHWEH.
(22) And whatsoever we ask, we receive of HIM, because we keep HIS Commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in HIS sight. (23) And this is HIS
commandment, That we should believe on the name of HIS Son YAHshua Messiah, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. (24) And he that keepeth HIS Commandments
dwelleth in Him, and He in him. And hereby we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit which He hath given us.
(I) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits
whether they are of YAHWEH: because many false prophets are gone out
into the world. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of YAHWEH: Every spirit that
confesseth that YAHshua
Messiah
is come in the flesh is of YAHWEH: (3) And every
spirit that confesseth not that YAHshua Messiah is come in the flesh is not of YAHWEH:
and this is that spirit of anti-Messiah,
whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the
world. (4) Ye are of YAHWEH, little children, and have overcome them:
because greater is he [YAHWEH or it-the spirit of YAHWEH?] that is
in you, than he
[the devil or it-the spirit of the devil?] that is in the world. (5) They are of the world: therefore speak they of
the world, and the world heareth them. (6) We are of
YAHWEH:
he that knoweth YAHWEH
heareth us; he that is not of YAHWEH heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit
of truth, and the spirit of error.
(7) Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of
YAHWEH;
and every one that loveth is born of YAHWEH, and knoweth YAHWEH. (8) He that loveth not knoweth not YAHWEH;
for YAHWEH
is love. (9) In this was manifested the love of YAHWEH
toward us, because that YAHWEH sent HIS
only begotten Son
into the world, that we might live through Him. (10) Herein is love, not that we loved YAHWEH,
but that HE loved us, and sent HIS Son
to be the propitiation for our sins. (11) Beloved, if YAHWEH so loved us, we ought also to love one
another. (12) No man hath seen YAHWEH at any time. If we love one
another, YAHWEH
dwelleth in us, and HIS love is
perfected in us. (13) Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and HE in us, because he hath given us of HIS Spirit. (14) And we have seen and do
testify that the FATHER sent the Son to be the
Saviour
of the world. (15) Whosoever shall confess that YAHshua
is the Son of
YAHWEH, YAHWEH dwelleth in him, and he in YAHWEH.
(16) And we have known and believed the love that YAHWEH
hath to us. YAHWEH
is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in YAHWEH, and YAHWEH in him. (17) Herein is our love made perfect, that we may
have boldness in the day of judgment: because as HE is, so are we in this world. (18) There is
no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment.
He that feareth is not made perfect in love. (19) We
love HIM, because HE first loved us. (20) If a man say, I love YAHWEH, and hateth his brother, he
is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he
love YAHWEH
WHOM
he hath not seen? (21) And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loveth YAHWEH
love his brother also.
(I) Whosoever believeth that YAHshua is the Messiah is born of YAHWEH:
and every one that loveth HIM that
begat loveth Him also that is begotten
of HIM. (2) By this we know that we love the children of YAHWEH,
when we love YAHWEH,
and keep HIS Commandments. (3) For this is the love of YAHWEH,
that we keep HIS Commandments: and HIS Commandments are not
grievous. (4) For whatsoever is born of YAHWEH overcometh the world: and
this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (5) Who is he that overcometh
the world, but he that believeth that YAHshua is the Son of YAHWEH? (6) This is He
that came by water and blood, even YAHshua
Messiah;
not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth
witness, because the Spirit is truth. (7) For there are three that bear record in Heaven, the Father,
the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these three are one.
(not in many transcripts) (8) And there are three that bear witness in earth,
the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. (9) If we receive the witness of men, the witness of
YAHWEH
is greater: for this is the witness of YAHWEH which HE
hath testified of HIS Son. (10) He that
believeth on the Son of YAHWEH hath the witness in himself: he that believeth
not YAHWEH
hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that YAHWEH
gave of HIS Son.
(11) And this is the record, that YAHWEH
hath given to us eternal Life, and
this life is in HIS Son. (12) He that
hath the Son
hath life; and he that hath not
the Son of
YAHWEH hath not life.
(13) These things have I written unto you that believe
on the name of the Son of YAHWEH; that ye may know that ye have eternal Life, and that ye may believe
on the name of the Son of YAHWEH. (14)
And this is the confidence that we have in Him,
that, if we ask any thing according to HIS
will, HE heareth us: (15) And if we know that HE hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions
that we desired of HIM. (16) If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask,
and HE shall give him life for them
that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall
pray for it. (17) All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin
not unto death.
(18) We know that whosoever is born of YAHWEH
sinneth not; but he that is begotten of YAHWEH keepeth himself, and that wicked one
toucheth him not. (19) And we
know that we are of YAHWEH, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. (20) And we know that the Son of YAHWEH is come, and hath
given us an understanding, that we may know HIM that is true, and we are in HIM that is true, even in
HIS Son
YAHshua
Messiah.
This is the true Elohim, and eternal
Life. (21) Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
Amen.
(I) The elder unto the Elect lady and her children, whom I love
in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; (2) For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and
shall be with us for ever. (3) Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from YAHWEH the FATHER, and from the Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah,
the Son of
the FATHER,
in truth and love.
(4) I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children
walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the FATHER.
(5) And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I
wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning,
that we love one another. (6) And this is love, that we
walk after HIS Commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from
the beginning, ye should walk in it. (7) For many
deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that YAHshua Messiah is come in the flesh. This
is a deceiver and an anti-Messiah. (8) Look to
yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive
a full reward. (9) Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the
doctrine of Messiah,
hath not YAHWEH.
He that abideth in the doctrine of Messiah, he hath both the FATHER and the Son. (10)
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him well: (11) For he that biddeth him well is partaker of his
evil deeds.
(12) Having many things to write unto you, I would
not write with paper and ink: but I
trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. (13) The children of thy Elect sister greet thee.
Amen.
(I) The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the
truth.
(2) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest
prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3) For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came
and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. (4) I have no greater joy than to hear that my
children walk in truth.
(5) Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou
doest to the brethren, and to strangers; (6) Which
have borne witness of thy charity before the Assembly: whom if thou bring
forward on their journey after a pious sort, thou shalt do well: (7) Because that for His name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. (8) We therefore ought to receive such, that we
might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
(9) I wrote unto the Assembly: but Diotrephes, who
loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds
which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content
therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them
that would, and casteth them out of
the Assembly. (11) Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that
which is good. He that doeth good is of YAHWEH: but he that doeth evil hath not seen YAHWEH.
(12) Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and
we also bear record; and ye know that
our record is true.
(13) I had many things to write, but I will not with
ink and pen write unto thee: (14) But I trust I shall
shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends
salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
(I) Jude, the servant of YAHshua Messiah, and brother of James, to them that are
sanctified by YAHWEH
the FATHER,
and preserved in YAHshua Messiah, and
called: (2) Mercy unto you, and peace and love, be
multiplied.
(3) Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto
you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and
exhort you that ye should earnestly
contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (4) For there are certain men crept in unawares, who
were before of old ordained to this condemnation, impious men, turning the
grace of our Elohim
into lasciviousness, and denying the only YAHWEH Elohim, and our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah.
(5) I will therefore put you in remembrance, though
ye once knew this, how that YAHWEH, having saved the people out of the land
of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. (6) And the angels which kept not their first
estate, but left their own habitation, HE
hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the
great day. (7) Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about
them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after
strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal
fire. (8) Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil
of dignities. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with
the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a
railing accusation, but said, YAHWEH rebuke thee. (10) But these speak evil of those things which they
know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they
corrupt themselves. (11) Woe unto them! For they have gone in the way of
Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in
the gainsaying of Core. (12) These are spots in your
feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear:
clouds they are without water,
carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead,
plucked up by the roots; (13) Raging waves of the sea,
foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness
of darkness for ever. (14) And Enoch also, the
seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, YAHWEH cometh with ten thousands of HIS saints, (15) To execute judgment upon all, and to convince
all that are impious among them of all their impious deeds which they have
impiously committed, and of all their hard speeches
which impious sinners have spoken against him. (16) These are murmurers, complainers, walking after
their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
(17) But, beloved, remember ye the words which were
spoken before of the apostles of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah; (18) How that
they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after
their own impious lusts. (19) These be they who
separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. (20) But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your
most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, (21)
Keep yourselves in the love of YAHWEH, looking for the mercy of our Sovereign
YAHshua
Messiah
unto eternal Life. (22) And of some have compassion, making a
difference: (23) And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the
garment spotted by the flesh.
(24) Now unto Him
that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of HIS glory with exceeding joy, (25) To the
only wise Elohim
our Saviour,
be glory and majesty, dominion and
power, both now and for ever. Amen.
(I) The Revelation of YAHshua Messiah, which YAHWEH gave unto Him, to show unto HIS servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by HIS angel unto HIS
servant John: (2) Who bare record of the Word of YAHWEH, and of the testimony of YAHshua
Messiah,
and of all things that he saw. (3) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear
the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein:
for the time is at hand.
(4) John to the seven Assemblies which are in Asia:
Grace be unto you, and peace, from Him which is, and which was, and which
is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before HIS throne; (5) And from YAHshua
Messiah,
Who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and
the Prince
of the kings of the earth. Unto Him
that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His Own blood, (6) And hath made us kings and priests unto YAHWEH
and His FATHER; to Him be glory and dominion
for ever and ever. Amen. (7) Behold, He cometh with clouds; and
every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen. [Dan. 7:13; Zech. 12:10-14]
(8) I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the
Ending, saith
the Sovereign,
which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
(9) I John, who also am your brother, and companion
in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of YAHshua Messiah, was in the isle that is
called Patmos, for the word of YAHWEH, and for the testimony of YAHshua
Messiah.
(10) I was in the Spirit on the Sovereign's day, and heard behind
me a great voice, as of a trumpet, (11) Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven Assemblies which are
in Asia; unto
Ephesus, and
unto Smyrna,
and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. (12) And I turned to see the voice that spake with
me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; (13) And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a
garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. (14) His
head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow;
and His eyes were as a flame of fire; (15) And His feet like unto fine brass, as if
they burned in a furnace; and His
voice as the sound of many waters
[Dan. 10:5-6; Ezek. 1:24, 43:2]. (16) And He
had in His right hand seven stars:
and out of His mouth went a sharp
twoedged sword: and His countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. (17) And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet
as dead. And He laid His right hand upon me, saying unto me,
Fear not; I am the first
and the last: (18) I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. (19) Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which
are, and the things which shall be hereafter; (20) The
mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in My right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the
angels of the seven Assemblies: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven
Assemblies.
(I) Unto the angel of the Assembly of
Ephesus write;
These things saith He that holdeth
the seven stars in His right hand, Who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; (2) I know thy
works, and thy
labour, and thy
patience, and
how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: (3) And
hast borne, and
hast patience,
and for My name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. (4) Nevertheless
I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. (5) Remember
therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will
come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. (6) But
this thou hast,
that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. (7) He
that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Assemblies; To him that overcometh
will I give to eat of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of
the paradise of YAHWEH.
(8) And unto the angel of
the Assembly in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; (9) I know thy
works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say
they are Jews,
and are not,
but are the synagogue of Satan. (10) Fear
none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some
of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto
death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (11) He
that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Assemblies; He that overcometh shall
not be hurt of the second death.
(12) And to the angel of the
Assembly in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two
edges; (13) I know thy works and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast My name, and hast not denied My
faith, even in
those days wherein Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
(14) But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of
Balaam, who
taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed
unto idols, and
to commit fornication. (15) So hast thou also them
that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I
hate. (16) Repent; or else I will
come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.
(17) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the Assemblies; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new
name written,
which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
(18) And unto the angel of
the Assembly in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of YAHWEH, Who hath His eyes like
unto a flame of fire, and His feet are like fine brass; (19) I know thy
works, and
charity, and
service, and
faith, and thy
patience, and
thy works; and
the last to be more than the first. (20) Notwithstanding
I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest
that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce My servants to commit fornication, and to eat things
sacrificed unto idols. (21) And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. (22) Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great
tribulation,
except they repent of their deeds. (23) And I will kill her children with death; and all the Assemblies shall know that I am He which searcheth
the reins and hearts: and I will give
unto every one of you according to your works.
(24) But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known
the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon
you none other burden. (25) But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
(26) And he that overcometh, and keepeth My works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: (27) And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter
shall they be broken to shivers [Psa. 2:8-9]:
even as I received of My FATHER. (28) And I will give him the morning star.
(29) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the Assemblies.
(I) And unto the angel of the Assembly
in Sardis write; These things saith He that
hath the seven Spirits of YAHWEH, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that
thou livest,
and art dead. (2) Be watchful, and strengthen the things
which remain,
that are ready to die: for I have not
found thy works perfect before YAHWEH. (3) Remember therefore how
thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. (4) Thou hast a few names
even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white: for they are worthy. (5) He
that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not
blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will
confess his name before My FATHER, and before HIS angels. (6) He
that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Assemblies.
(7) And to the angel of the
Assembly in Philadelphia write; These things saith He
that is holy, He that is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; (8) I know thy
works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept My word, and hast not denied My
name. (9) Behold, I will make them
of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them
to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I
have loved thee. (10) Because thou hast kept
the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all
the world, to
try them that dwell upon the earth. (11) Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. (12) Him
that overcometh will I make a pillar
in the temple of My Elohim, and he shall go no more
out: and I will write upon him the name of My Elohim, and the name of the city of My Elohim, which is new
Jerusalem,
which cometh down out of Heaven from My
Elohim: and I will write upon him My
new name. (13) He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the Assemblies.
(14) And unto the angel of
the Assembly of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of YAHWEH;
(15) I know thy works, that thou art neither cold
nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. (16) So
then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee
out of My mouth. (17) Because
thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou
art wretched,
and miserable,
and poor, and
blind, and
naked: (18) I counsel thee to buy of Me
gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame
of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. (19) As
many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. (20) Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My
voice, and open
the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.
(21) To him that overcometh
will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also
overcame, and
am set down with My FATHER in HIS throne. (22) He
that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Assemblies.
(I) After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in Heaven: and the first
voice which I heard was as it were of
a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter.
(2) And immediately I was in the spirit; and,
behold, a throne was set in Heaven, and one
sat on the throne. (3) And HE that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and
there was a rainbow round about the
throne, in sight like unto an emerald. (4) And round
about the throne were four and twenty
seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in
white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. (5) And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and
thunderings and voices: and there were
seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven
Spirits of YAHWEH. (6) And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the
throne, and round about the throne, were four
beasts [living creatures] full of
eyes before and behind. (7) And the first beast [living creature] was like
a lion, and the second beast [living creature] like a calf, and the third beast [living creature] had a face as a man, and the fourth beast [living creature] was like a flying eagle. (8) And the four beasts [living creatures]
had each of them six wings about
him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night,
saying, Holy, holy, holy, YAHWEH Elohim Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
(9) And when those beasts [living creatures]
give glory and honour and thanks
to HIM that sat on the throne, WHO liveth for ever and ever, (10) The four and twenty elders fall down before HIM that sat on the throne, and worship
HIM that liveth for ever and ever,
and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
(11) THOU
art worthy, O YAHWEH,
to receive glory and honour and power: for THOU
hast created all things, and for THY
pleasure they are and were created.
(I) And I saw in the right hand of HIM that sat on the throne a book written within and on the
backside, sealed with seven seals. (2) And I saw
a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book,
and to loose the seals thereof? (3) And no
man [not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing] in Heaven, nor in earth, neither under the
earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. (4) And I wept much, because no man [not even one
(man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing] was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither
to look thereon. (5) And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold,
the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the
book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. (6)
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts [living creatures], and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as
it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven
Spirits of YAHWEH
sent forth into all the earth. (7) And he came and took the
book out of the right hand of HIM
that sat upon the throne. (8) And when he had taken the
book, the four beasts [living creature] and four and twenty elders fell
down before the Lamb,
having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the
prayers of saints. (9) And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and
to open the seals thereof: for Thou
wast slain, and hast redeemed us to YAHWEH by Thy
blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (10) And hast made us unto our Elohim kings and priests: and we
shall reign on the earth.
(11) And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many
angels round about the throne and the beasts [living creatures] and the elders: and the number of them was ten
thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; (12) Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb
that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and
honour, and glory, and blessing.
(13) And every creature [created thing] which is in Heaven, and on the earth, and under
the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I
saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto HIM that sitteth
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
(14) And the four beasts [living creatures]
said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped
HIM that liveth for ever and ever.
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it
were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts [living creatures]
saying, Come and see. (2) And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that
sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth
conquering, and to conquer.
(3) And when he had opened the second seal, I heard
the second beast say, Come and see. (4) And there
went out another horse that was red:
and power was given to him that sat
thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and
there was given unto him a great sword.
(5) And when he had opened the third seal, I heard
the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he
that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. (6) And I heard a voice in the midst of the four
beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a
penny; and see thou hurt not the oil
and the wine.
(7) And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard
the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. (8) And
I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and
Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of
the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the
beasts of the earth.
(9) And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw
under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the Word of YAHWEH, and for the testimony which
they held: (10) And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How
long, O YAHWEH,
holy and true, dost THOU not judge
and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? (11) And white robes were given unto every one of
them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season,
until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as
they were, should be fulfilled.
(12) And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal,
and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of
hair, and the moon became as blood; (13) And the
stars of Heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely
figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. (14) And the
Heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and
island were moved out of their places. (15) And the
kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief
captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid
themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; (16) And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us,
and hide us from the face of HIM
that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: (17) For the great day of HIS wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four
corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should
not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. (2) And I saw another angel ascending from the east,
having the seal of the Living Elohim: and he cried with a loud voice to
the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, (3) Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor
the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our Elohim in their foreheads. (4) And I heard the number of them which were
sealed: and there were sealed a
hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of
the Children of Israel. (5) Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the
tribe of Gad were sealed
twelve thousand. (6) Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the
tribe of Manasses were sealed
twelve thousand. (7) Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the
tribe of Levi were sealed
twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. (8) Of the
tribe of Zabulon were sealed
twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
(9) After this I
beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations,
and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the
Lamb, clothed with
white robes, and palms in their hands; (10) And cried with a loud voice, saying,
Salvation to our Elohim which sitteth upon
the throne, and unto the Lamb.
(11) And all the angels stood round about the throne,
and about the elders and the four
beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped YAHWEH,
(12) Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom,
and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our Elohim for ever and ever. Amen.
(13) And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What
are these which are arrayed in white robes? And whence came they? (14) And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he
said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have
washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (15)
Therefore are they before the throne of YAHWEH,
and serve HIM day and night in HIS temple: and HE that sitteth on the throne
shall dwell among them. (16) They shall hunger no
more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any
heat. (17) For the Lamb
which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto
living fountains of waters [Isa. 49:10; Jer. 2:13; Ezek. 34:23; Psa.
23:1-2]: and YAHWEH
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes [Isa.
25:8].
(I) And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence
in Heaven about the space of half an hour. (2) And I saw
the seven angels which stood before YAHWEH; and to them were given seven trumpets.
(3) And another angel came and stood at the altar,
having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should
offer it with the prayers of all
saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. (4) And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the
saints, ascended up before YAHWEH out of the angel's hand. (5) And the angel took the censer, and filled it
with fire of the altar, and cast it into
the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an
earthquake.
(6) And the seven angels which had the seven
trumpets prepared themselves to sound.
(7) The first angel sounded, and there followed hail
and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third
part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.
(8) And the second angel sounded, and as it were a
great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of
the sea became blood; (9) And the third part of the
creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the
ships were destroyed.
(10) And the third angel sounded, and there fell a
great star from Heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third
part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; (11) And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and
the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters,
because they were made bitter.
(12) And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part
of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of
the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for
a third part of it, and the night likewise.
(13) And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through
the midst of Heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe,
to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of
the three angels, which are yet to sound!
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from Heaven
unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. (2) And he opened the bottomless pit; and there
arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and
the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. (3) And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the
earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.
(4) And it was commanded them that they should not
hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but
only those men which have not the seal of YAHWEH in their foreheads. (5) And to them it was given that they should not
kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their
torment was as the torment of a
scorpion, when he striketh a man. (6) And in
those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to
die, and death shall flee from them. (7) And the
shapes of the locusts were like unto
horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men. (8) And they had hair as the hair of women, and
their teeth were as the teeth of
lions. (9) And they had breastplates, as it were
breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle. (10) And they had tails like unto scorpions, and
there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months. (11) And
they had a king over them, which is the
angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath
his name Apollyon.
(12) One woe is past; and, behold, there come two woes more hereafter.
(13) And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice
from the four horns of the golden altar which is before YAHWEH, (14) Saying to the sixth angel which had the trumpet,
Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates. (15) And the four angels were loosed, which were
prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third
part of men. (16) And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and
I heard the number of them. (17) And thus I saw the horses
in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of
jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and
smoke and brimstone. (18) By these three was the
third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths. (19) For their power is in their mouth, and in their
tails: for their tails were like unto
serpents, and had heads, and with them they do hurt. (20) And the rest of the men which were not killed by
these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should
not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of
wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk [Psa.
115:4-7; 135:15-17; Dan. 5:23]: (21) Neither repented they of their murders, nor of
their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
(I) And I saw another mighty angel come down from Heaven,
clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon
his head, and his face was as it were
the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: (2) And he
had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and
his left foot on the earth, (3) And cried with a loud
voice, as when a lion roareth: and
when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. (4) And when the seven thunders had uttered their
voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me,
Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. (5) And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and
upon the earth lifted up his hand to Heaven, (6) And sware by HIM that liveth for ever and ever [Deu. 32:40; Dan. 12:7], WHO
created Heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things
that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein [Neh. 9:6; Exo.
20:11; Psa. 146:6], that
there should be time no longer: (7) But in
the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery
of YAHWEH should be finished, as HE
hath declared to his servants the prophets. (8) And the voice which I heard from Heaven spake
unto me again, and said, Go and take
the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the
sea and upon the earth. (9) And I went unto the angel,
and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy
belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. (10) And I took the little book out of the angel's
hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I
had eaten it, my belly was bitter. (11) And he
said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and
tongues, and kings.
(I) And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel
stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of YAHWEH, and the altar, and them
that worship therein. (2) But the court which is
without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the
Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months. (3) And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two
hundred and threescore days, clothed
in sackcloth. (4) These
are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the Elohim of the earth. (5) And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth
out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them,
he must in this manner be killed. (6) These
have power to shut Heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and
have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all
plagues, as often as they will. (7) And when
they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the
bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill
them. (8) And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is
called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Sovereign was crucified. (9) And they of the people and kindreds and tongues
and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and a half, and shall not
suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. (10)
And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and
shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that
dwelt on the earth. (11) And after three days and a half the Spirit of
life from YAHWEH
entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon
them which saw them. (12) And they heard a great
voice from Heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to
Heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. (13) And the same hour was there a great earthquake,
and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men
seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the Elohim
of Heaven.
(14) The second woe is past; and, behold, the third woe cometh quickly.
(15) And the seventh angel sounded; and there were
great voices in Heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Elohim, and of HIS Messiah;
and He shall reign for ever and
ever.
(16) And the four and twenty elders, which sat before
YAHWEH
on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped YAHWEH, (17) Saying, We give THEE thanks, O YAHWEH Elohim Almighty,
which art, and wast, and art to come; because THOU hast taken to THEE THY
great power, and hast reigned. (18) And the nations were
angry [Psa. 2:1], and THY
wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that THOU shouldest give reward unto THY servants the prophets, and to the
saints, and them that fear THY name,
small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.
(19) And the temple of YAHWEH was opened in Heaven, and
there was seen in HIS temple the ark
of HIS testament: and there were
lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
(I) And there appeared a great wonder in Heaven; a woman clothed
with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve
stars: (2) And she being with child cried, travailing in
birth, and pained to be delivered. (3) And there
appeared another wonder in Heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven
heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. (4) And his tail drew the third part of the stars of
Heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman
which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was
born. (5) And she brought forth a man child, Who was to rule all nations
with a rod of iron [Psa. 2:9]:
and her child was caught up unto YAHWEH, and to
HIS throne. (6) And the woman fled into the wilderness, where
she hath a place prepared of YAHWEH, that they should feed her there a
thousand two hundred and threescore
days.
(7) And there was war in Heaven: Michael and his
angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, (8) And prevailed not; neither was their place found
any more in Heaven. (9) And the great dragon was cast out, that old
serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was
cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. (10) And I heard a loud voice saying in Heaven, Now
is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our Elohim, and the power of His Messiah: for the accuser of our
brethren is cast down, which accused them before our Elohim day and night. (11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb,
and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the
death. (12) Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the
earth and of the sea! For the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath,
because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
(13) And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto
the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child. (14)
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into
the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and
times, and half a time [Dan. 7:25; 12:7] from the face of the
serpent. (15) And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a
flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
(16) And the earth helped the woman, and the earth
opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his
mouth. (17) And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and
went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the Commandments of YAHWEH, and have the testimony of YAHshua
Messiah.
(I) And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise
up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten
crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. (2) And the beast which I saw was like unto a
leopard, and his feet were as the feet of
a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his
power, and his seat, and great authority. (3) And I saw
one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed:
and all the world wondered after the beast. (4) And they
worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the
beast, saying, Who is like unto the
beast? Who is able to make war with him? (5) And there
was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was
given unto him to continue forty and two
months. (6) And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against YAHWEH,
to blaspheme HIS name, and HIS tabernacle, and them that dwell in
Heaven. (7) And it was given unto him to make war with the
saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and
tongues, and nations. (8) And all that dwell upon
the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of
the Lamb
slain from the foundation of the world. (9) If any
man have an ear, let him hear. (10) He that leadeth into
captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be
killed with the sword [Jer. 15:2, 43:11]. Here is the patience
and the faith of the saints.
(11) And I
beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a
lamb, and he spake as a dragon. (12) And he
exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth
and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was
healed. (13) And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh
fire come down from Heaven on the earth in the sight of men, (14) And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had
power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth,
that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword,
and did live. (15) And he had power to give life unto the image of
the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as
many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. (16) And he causeth all, both small and great, rich
and poor, free and bond, to receive a Mark in their right hand, or in their
foreheads: (17) And that no man might buy or sell, save he that
had the Mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. (18) Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding
count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.
(I) And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and
with Him a hundred forty and four thousand, having His FATHER'S name written in their
foreheads. (2) And I heard a voice from Heaven, as the voice of
many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of
harpers harping with their harps: (3) And they
sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and
the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. (4) These are they which were not defiled with
women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb
whithersoever He goeth. These were
redeemed from among men, being the
firstfruits unto YAHWEH and to the Lamb. (5) And in
their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of
YAHWEH.
(6) And I saw another angel fly in the midst of
Heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the
earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, (7) Saying with a loud voice, Fear YAHWEH,
and give glory to HIM; for the hour
of His judgment is come: and worship
HIM that made Heaven, and earth, and
the sea, and the fountains of waters.
(8) And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon
is fallen, is fallen, that great city [Isa.
21:9], because she made all
nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.
(9) And the third angel followed them, saying with a
loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his Mark in his forehead, or in his
hand, (10) The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of
YAHWEH,
which is poured out without mixture into the cup of HIS indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone
in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: (11) And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for
ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and
his image, and whosoever receiveth the Mark of his name. (12) Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the Commandments of YAHWEH, and the faith of YAHshua.
(13) And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me,
Write, Blessed are the dead which die
in the Sovereign
from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours;
and their works do follow them.
(14) And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon
the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man,
having on His head a golden crown,
and in His hand a sharp sickle. (15) And another angel came out of the temple, crying
with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap:
for the time is come for Thee to
reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. (16) And He that sat on the cloud thrust in His sickle on the earth; and the earth
was reaped.
(17) And another angel came out of the temple which
is in Heaven, he also having a sharp sickle. (18)
And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried
with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp
sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are
fully ripe. (19) And the angel thrust in his sickle into the
earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of YAHWEH. (20) And the winepress was trodden without the city,
and blood came out of the winepress, even unto the horse bridles, by the space
of a thousand and six hundred
furlongs.
(I) And I saw another sign in Heaven, great and marvellous,
seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath
of YAHWEH.
(2) And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with
fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image,
and over his Mark, and over the
number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of YAHWEH.
(3) And they sing the song of Moses the servant of YAHWEH,
and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are THY
works, YAHWEH
Elohim
Almighty;
just and true are THY ways, THOU King of saints. (4) Who shall
not fear THEE,
O YAHWEH,
and glorify THY name? For THOU only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before THEE;
for THY judgments are made manifest.
(5) And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple
of the tabernacle of the testimony in Heaven was opened: (6) And the seven angels came out of the temple,
having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their
breasts girded with golden girdles. (7) And one
of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the
wrath of YAHWEH,
WHO liveth for ever and ever. (8) And the temple was filled with smoke from the
glory of YAHWEH,
and from HIS power; and no man was
able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were
fulfilled.
(I) And I heard a great voice out of the temple saying to the
seven angels, Go your ways, and pour out the vials of the wrath of YAHWEH
upon the earth.
(2) And the first went, and poured out his vial upon
the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had
the Mark of the beast, and upon them
which worshipped his image.
(3) And the second angel poured out his vial upon
the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man; and every living soul died in the sea.
(4) And the third angel poured out his vial upon the
rivers and fountains of waters; and they became blood. (5) And I heard the angel of the waters say, THOU art righteous, O YAHWEH,
which art, and wast, and shalt be, because THOU
hast judged thus. (6) For they have shed the blood of saints and
prophets, and THOU hast given them
blood to drink; for they are worthy. (7) And I
heard another out of the altar say, Even so, YAHWEH Elohim Almighty, true and righteous are THY
judgments.
(8) And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon
the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. (9) And men were scorched with great heat, and
blasphemed the name of YAHWEH, which hath power over these plagues: and
they repented not to give him glory.
(10) And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the
seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their
tongues for pain, (11) And blasphemed the Elohim of Heaven because of their
pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
(12) And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the
great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the
kings of the east might be prepared. (13) And I
saw three unclean spirits like frogs come
out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out
of the mouth of the false prophet. (14) For they
are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world,
to gather them to the battle of that great day of YAHWEH Almighty. (15) Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that
watcheth, and
keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.
(16) And He
gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.
(17) And the seventh angel poured out his vial into
the air; and there came a great voice out of the temple of Heaven, from the
throne, saying, It is done. (18) And there were voices,
and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not
since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great. (19) And the great city was divided
into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in
remembrance before YAHWEH, to give unto her the cup of the wine of
the fierceness of HIS wrath. (20) And every island fled away, and the mountains
were not found. (21) And there fell upon men a great hail out of
Heaven, every stone about the weight
of a talent: and men blasphemed YAHWEH because of the plague of the hail; for the
plague thereof was exceeding great.
(I) And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven
vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will show unto thee
the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: (2) With whom the kings of the earth have committed
fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the
wine of her fornication. (3) So he carried me away in
the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured
beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. (4) And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet
colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden
cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: (5) And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF
HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. (6) And I saw
the woman drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the
martyrs of YAHshua:
and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. (7) And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou
marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that
carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns. (8) The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and
shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that
dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of
life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and
is not, and yet is. (9) And here is
the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which
the woman sitteth. (10) And there are seven kings: five are fallen, and
one is, and the other is not yet
come; and when he cometh, he must continue a short space. (11) And the beast that was, and is not, even he is
the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. (12) And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten
kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one
hour with the beast. (13) These have one mind, and
shall give their power and strength unto the beast. (14) These shall make war with the Lamb,
and the Lamb
shall overcome them: for He is Sovereign
of Sovereigns,
and King
of kings: and they that are with Him
are called, and chosen, and faithful.
(15) And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest,
where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
(16) And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the
beast, these shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate and naked, and
shall eat her flesh, and burn her with fire. (17)
For YAHWEH
hath put in their hearts to fulfil HIS
will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of YAHWEH
shall be fulfilled. (18) And the woman which thou sawest is that great
city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.
(I) And after these things I saw another angel come down from
Heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with HIS glory. (2) And he cried mightily with a strong voice,
saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen
[Isa. 21:9],
and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and
a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. (3) For all
nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings
of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the
earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
(4) And I heard another voice from Heaven, saying,
Come out of her, MY people, that ye
be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. (5) For her sins have reached unto Heaven, and YAHWEH
hath remembered her iniquities. (6) Reward
her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her
works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. (7) How much she hath glorified herself, and lived
deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I
sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. (8) Therefore shall her plagues come in one day,
death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for
strong is YAHWEH Elohim WHO judgeth her. (9) And the kings of the
earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall
bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, (10) Standing afar off for the fear of her torment,
saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour
is thy judgment come. (11) And the merchants of the
earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any
more: (12) The merchandise of gold, and silver, and
precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet,
and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of
most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, (13) And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and
frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and
sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. (14) And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are
departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed
from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. (15) The merchants of these things, which were made
rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
(16) And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that
was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and
precious stones, and pearls! (17) For in one hour so great
riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships,
and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, (18) And cried when they saw the smoke of her
burning, saying, What city is like
unto this great city! (19) And they cast dust on
their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great
city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her
costliness! For in one hour is she made desolate. (20) Rejoice over her, thou Heaven, and ye holy
apostles and prophets; for YAHWEH hath avenged you on her.
(21) And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great
millstone, and cast it into the sea,
saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and
shall be found no more at all. (22) And the voice of harpers,
and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in
thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he
be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be
heard no more at all in thee; (23) And the light of a candle
shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the
bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great
men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. (24) And in her was found the blood of prophets, and
of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in
Heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the
YAHWEH
our Elohim:
(2) For true and righteous are HIS judgments: for HE hath judged the great whore, which
did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of HIS servants at her hand. (3) And again they said, Alleluia. And her smoke
rose up for ever and ever.
(4) And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and
worshipped YAHWEH
that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. (5)
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our Elohim, all ye HIS servants, and ye that fear HIM,
both small and great.
(6) And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude,
and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings,
saying, Alleluia: for YAHWEH Elohim omnipotent reigneth. (7) Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to Him: for the marriage of the Lamb is
come, and His wife hath made herself
ready. (8) And to her was granted that she should be
arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness
of saints.
(9) And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the
marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings
of YAHWEH.
(10) And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he
said unto me, See thou do it not: I
am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of YAHshua:
worship YAHWEH:
for the testimony of YAHshua is the spirit of prophecy.
(11) And I saw Heaven opened, and behold a white
horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in
righteousness He doth judge and make
war. (12) His
eyes were as a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns; and He
had a name written, that no man knew, but He
Himself. (13) And He
was clothed with a vesture dipped in
blood: and His name is called The Word of
YAHWEH.
(14) And the armies which were in Heaven followed Him
upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. (15) And out of His
mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He
should smite the nations: and He
shall rule them with a rod of iron [Psa.
2:9]: and He treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty
YAHWEH.
(16) And He
hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, King of
kings, and Sovereign
of sovereigns.
(17) And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he
cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of
Heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great Elohim;
(18) That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the
flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of
them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men,
both free and bond, both small and great.
(19) And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth,
and their armies, gathered together to make war against Him that sat on the horse, and against His army. (20) And the beast was taken,
and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he
deceived them that had received the Mark of the beast, and them that worshipped
his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with
brimstone. (21) And the remnant were slain with the sword of Him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of His mouth: and all the fowls were
filled with their flesh.
(I) And I saw an angel come down from Heaven, having the key of
the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. (2) And he laid hold on the dragon, that old
serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, (3) And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut
him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more,
till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a
little season.
(4) And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and
judgment was given unto them: and I saw the
souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of YAHshua, and for the word of YAHWEH,
and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received
his Mark upon their foreheads, or in
their hands; and they lived and reigned with Messiah a thousand years. (5) But the rest of the dead lived not again until
the thousand years were finished. This is
the first resurrection. (6) Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first
resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests
of YAHWEH
and of Messiah,
and shall reign with him a thousand years.
(7) And when the thousand years are expired, Satan
shall be loosed out of his prison, (8) And shall
go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog
and Magog [Ezek. 38:2], to gather them together to battle: the number
of whom is as the sand of the sea. (9) And they went up on the breadth of the earth,
and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came
down from YAHWEH
out of Heaven, and devoured them. (10) And the
devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where
the beast and the false prophet are, and
shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
(11) And I saw a great white throne, and HIM that sat on it, from whose face the
earth and the Heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. (12) And I saw the dead, small and great, stand
before YAHWEH;
and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were
judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their
works. (13) And the sea gave up the dead which were in it;
and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were
judged every man according to their works. (14) And
death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. (15) And whosoever was not found written in the book
of life was cast into the lake of fire.
(I) And I saw a new Heaven and a new earth [Isa. 65:17; 66:22]: for the first Heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there
was no more sea. (2) And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem,
coming down from YAHWEH out of Heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her
husband. (3) And I heard a great voice out of Heaven saying, Behold,
the tabernacle of YAHWEH is with
men, and HE will dwell with them,
and they shall be HIS people, and YAHWEH HIMSELF
shall be with them, and be their Elohim
[Lev. 26:11-12; II Chron. 6:18; Isa. 7:14,
8:8, 10; Jer. 31:33; Ezek. 37:27].
(4) And YAHWEH shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall
there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (5) And HE
that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And HE said unto me, Write: for these words
are true and faithful. (6) And HE said unto me, It is done.
I am Alpha and Omega,
the beginning and the end. I
will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
(7) he that overcometh shall inherit all things; and
I will be his Elohim, and he shall be MY son. (8)
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and
whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their
part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second
death.
(9) And there came unto me one of the seven angels
which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me,
saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. (10) And he carried me away in the spirit to a great
and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem,
descending out of Heaven from YAHWEH, (11) Having
the glory of YAHWEH:
and her light was like unto a stone
most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; (12) And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates
twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: (13) On the east three gates; on the north three
gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. (14) And the wall of the city had twelve foundations,
and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. (15) And he that talked with me had a golden reed to
measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. (16) And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is
as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve
thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal. (17) And he measured the wall thereof, a hundred and forty and four cubits, according to
the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. (18)
And the building of the wall of it was of
jasper: and the city was pure
gold, like unto clear glass. (19) And the foundations of
the wall of the city were garnished
with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the
fourth, an emerald; (20) The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the
seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a
chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. (21) And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the
street of the city was pure gold, as
it were transparent glass. (22) And I saw no temple
therein: for the YAHWEH Elohim Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. (23) And the city had no need of the sun, neither of
the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of YAHWEH did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. (24) And the nations of them which are saved shall
walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and
honour into it. (25) And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by
day: for there shall be no night there. (26) And they
shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. (27) And there shall in no wise enter into it any
thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh
abomination, or maketh a lie: but
they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
(I) And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as
crystal, proceeding out of the throne of YAHWEH and of the Lamb. (2) In the midst of the street of it, and on either
side of the river, was there the Tree of Life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. (3) And there shall be no more curse: but the throne
of YAHWEH
and of the Lamb
shall be in it; and HIS servants
shall serve HIM: (4) And they shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads. (5) And there shall be no night there; and they need
no candle, neither light of the sun; for YAHWEH Elohim giveth them light: and they shall reign
for ever and ever.
(6) And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and YAHWEH Elohim
of the holy prophets sent HIS angel
to show unto HIS servants the things
which must shortly be done. (7) Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that
keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
(8) And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I
fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things.
(9) Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the
prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship YAHWEH.
(10) And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of
the prophecy of this book [Dan. 12:4]: for the time is at hand. (11) He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and
he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him
be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. (12) And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me,
to give every man according as his work shall be.
(13) I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. (14) Blessed are they that do HIS Commandments, that
they may have right to the Tree of Life,
and may enter in through the gates into the city. (15) For without are
dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and
whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
(16) I YAHshua have sent Mine
angel to testify unto you these things in the Assemblies. I am the root and the
offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
(17) And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let
him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever
will, let him take the water of life freely.
(18) For I testify unto every man that heareth the words
of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, YAHWEH
shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: (19) And if any man shall take away from the words of
the book of this prophecy, YAHWEH shall take away his part out of the book
of life, and out of the holy city, and from
the things which are written in this book.
(20) He
which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so,
come, Sovereign
YAHshua [The New Covenant Aramaic Peshitta Text With Hebrew
translation (The Bible Society, Jerusalem, 1986) translates as “YAHWEH HE IS
YESHUA” (Also see Acts 2:38, 1st Corinthians 12:3 & Philippians 2:11)]. (21) The grace of our Sovereign YAHshua Messiah be with you all. Amen.