Matthew

Question 1

1:1

Answer 1

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Question 2

1:2

Answer 2

Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Question 3

1:3

Answer 3

And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

Question 4

1:4

Answer 4

And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

Question 5

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Answer 5

And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Question 6

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Answer 6

And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

Question 7

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Answer 7

And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

Question 8

1:8

Answer 8

And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

Question 9

1:9

Answer 9

And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

Question 10

1:10

Answer 10

And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

Question 11

1:11

Answer 11

And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

Question 12

1:12

Answer 12

And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Question 13

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Answer 13

And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

Question 14

1:14

Answer 14

And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

Question 15

1:15

Answer 15

And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

Question 16

1:16

Answer 16

And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

Question 17

1:17

Answer 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 Christ are fourteen generations.

Question 18

1:18

Answer 18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was con this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Question 19

1:19

Answer 19

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

Question 20

1:20

Answer 20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord 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 Ghost.

Question 21

1:21

Answer 21

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Question 22

1:22

Answer 22

Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Question 23

1:23

Answer 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, God with us.

Question 24

1:24

Answer 24

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Question 25

1:25

Answer 25

And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

Question 26

2:1

Answer 26

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Question 27

2:2

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

2:3

Answer 28

When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Question 29

2:4

Answer 29

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

Question 30

2:5

Answer 30

And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written by the prophet,

Question 31

2:6

Answer 31

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.

Question 32

2:7

Answer 32

Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

Question 33

2:8

Answer 33

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.

Question 34

2:9

Answer 34

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.

Question 35

2:10

Answer 35

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Question 36

2:11

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

2:12

Answer 37

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Question 38

2:13

Answer 38

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord 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.

Question 39

2:14

Answer 39

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

Question 40

2:15

Answer 40

And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

Question 41

2:16

Answer 41

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.

Question 42

2:17

Answer 42

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

Question 43

2:18

Answer 43

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.

Question 44

2:19

Answer 44

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Question 45

2:20

Answer 45

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.

Question 46

2:21

Answer 46

And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Question 47

2:22

Answer 47

But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

Question 48

2:23

Answer 48

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.

Question 49

3:1

Answer 49

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judæa,

Question 50

3:2

Answer 50

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Question 51

3:3

Answer 51

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 the Lord, make his paths straight.

Question 52

3:4

Answer 52

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.

Question 53

3:5

Answer 53

Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judæa, and all the region round about Jordan,

Question 54

3:6

Answer 54

And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

Question 55

3:7

Answer 55

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?

Question 56

3:8

Answer 56

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

Question 57

3:9

Answer 57

And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Question 58

3:10

Answer 58

And now also the axe 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.

Question 59

3:11

Answer 59

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 Ghost, and with fire:

Question 60

3:12

Answer 60

Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

Question 61

3:13

Answer 61

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

Question 62

3:14

Answer 62

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Question 63

3:15

Answer 63

And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

Question 64

3:16

Answer 64

And Jesus, 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 God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

Question 65

3:17

Answer 65

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Question 66

4:1

Answer 66

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

Question 67

4:2

Answer 67

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.

Question 68

4:3

Answer 68

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Question 69

4:4

Answer 69

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 God.

Question 70

4:5

Answer 70

Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

Question 71

4:6

Answer 71

And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, 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.

Question 72

4:7

Answer 72

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Question 73

4:8

Answer 73

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

Question 74

4:9

Answer 74

And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

Question 75

4:10

Answer 75

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Question 76

4:11

Answer 76

Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

Question 77

4:12

Answer 77

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;

Question 78

4:13

Answer 78

And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:

Question 79

4:14

Answer 79

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

Question 80

4:15

Answer 80

The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;

Question 81

4:16

Answer 81

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.

Question 82

4:17

Answer 82

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Question 83

4:18

Answer 83

And Jesus, 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.

Question 84

4:19

Answer 84

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Question 85

4:20

Answer 85

And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

Question 86

4:21

Answer 86

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.

Question 87

4:22

Answer 87

And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

Question 88

4:23

Answer 88

And Jesus 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.

Question 89

4:24

Answer 89

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.

Question 90

4:25

Answer 90

And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judæa, and from beyond Jordan.

Question 91

5:1

Answer 91

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

Question 92

5:2

Answer 92

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

Question 93

5:3

Answer 93

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Question 94

5:4

Answer 94

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Question 95

5:5

Answer 95

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Question 96

5:6

Answer 96

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Question 97

5:7

Answer 97

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Question 98

5:8

Answer 98

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Question 99

5:9

Answer 99

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Question 100

5:10

Answer 100

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Question 101

5:11

Answer 101

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Question 102

5:12

Answer 102

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Question 103

5:13

Answer 103

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.

Question 104

5:14

Answer 104

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Question 105

5:15

Answer 105

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.

Question 106

5:16

Answer 106

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Question 107

5:17

Answer 107

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

Question 108

5:18

Answer 108

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.

Question 109

5:19

Answer 109

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.

Question 110

5:20

Answer 110

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.

Question 111

5:21

Answer 111

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

Question 112

5:22

Answer 112

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.

Question 113

5:23

Answer 113

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

Question 114

5:24

Answer 114

Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Question 115

5:25

Answer 115

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.

Question 116

5:26

Answer 116

Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.

Question 117

5:27

Answer 117

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

Question 118

5:28

Answer 118

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Question 119

5:29

Answer 119

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.

Question 120

5:30

Answer 120

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.

Question 121

5:31

Answer 121

It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:

Question 122

5:32

Answer 122

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.

Question 123

5:33

Answer 123

Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Question 124

5:34

Answer 124

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:

Question 125

5:35

Answer 125

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

Question 126

5:36

Answer 126

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

Question 127

5:37

Answer 127

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Question 128

5:38

Answer 128

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Question 129

5:39

Answer 129

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.

Question 130

5:40

Answer 130

And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.

Question 131

5:41

Answer 131

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

Question 132

5:42

Answer 132

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Question 133

5:43

Answer 133

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Question 134

5:44

Answer 134

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;

Question 135

5:45

Answer 135

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.

Question 136

5:46

Answer 136

For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

Question 137

5:47

Answer 137

And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Question 138

5:48

Answer 138

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Question 139

6:1

Answer 139

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.

Question 140

6:2

Answer 140

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.

Question 141

6:3

Answer 141

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

Question 142

6:4

Answer 142

That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

Question 143

6:5

Answer 143

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.

Question 144

6:6

Answer 144

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.

Question 145

6:7

Answer 145

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Question 146

6:8

Answer 146

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

Question 147

6:9

Answer 147

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Question 148

6:10

Answer 148

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Question 149

6:11

Answer 149

Give us this day our daily bread.

Question 150

6:12

Answer 150

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Question 151

6:13

Answer 151

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.

Question 152

6:14

Answer 152

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Question 153

6:15

Answer 153

But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Question 154

6:16

Answer 154

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.

Question 155

6:17

Answer 155

But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;

Question 156

6:18

Answer 156

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.

Question 157

6:19

Answer 157

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Question 158

6:20

Answer 158

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

Question 159

6:21

Answer 159

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Question 160

6:22

Answer 160

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Question 161

6:23

Answer 161

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!

Question 162

6:24

Answer 162

No man can serve two masters: 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 God and mammon.

Question 163

6:25

Answer 163

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?

Question 164

6:26

Answer 164

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?

Question 165

6:27

Answer 165

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Question 166

6:28

Answer 166

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Question 167

6:29

Answer 167

And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Question 168

6:30

Answer 168

Wherefore, if God 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?

Question 169

6:31

Answer 169

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

Question 170

6:32

Answer 170

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

Question 171

6:33

Answer 171

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Question 172

6:34

Answer 172

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.

Question 173

7:1

Answer 173

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Question 174

7:2

Answer 174

For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

Question 175

7:3

Answer 175

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Question 176

7:4

Answer 176

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?

Question 177

7:5

Answer 177

Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine owne eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

Question 178

7:6

Answer 178

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.

Question 179

7:7

Answer 179

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Question 180

7:8

Answer 180

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Question 181

7:9

Answer 181

Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

Question 182

7:10

Answer 182

Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

Question 183

7:11

Answer 183

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?

Question 184

7:12

Answer 184

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.

Question 185

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Answer 185

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:

Question 186

7:14

Answer 186

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Question 187

7:15

Answer 187

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Question 188

7:16

Answer 188

Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

Question 189

7:17

Answer 189

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Question 190

7:18

Answer 190

A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Question 191

7:19

Answer 191

Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Question 192

7:20

Answer 192

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Question 193

7:21

Answer 193

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Question 194

7:22

Answer 194

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

Question 195

7:23

Answer 195

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Question 196

7:24

Answer 196

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:

Question 197

7:25

Answer 197

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.

Question 198

7:26

Answer 198

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:

Question 199

7:27

Answer 199

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.

Question 200

7:28

Answer 200

And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

Question 201

7:29

Answer 201

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Question 202

8:1

Answer 202

When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

Question 203

8:2

Answer 203

And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Question 204

8:3

Answer 204

And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Question 205

8:4

Answer 205

And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Question 206

8:5

Answer 206

And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

Question 207

8:6

Answer 207

And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

Question 208

8:7

Answer 208

And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

Question 209

8:8

Answer 209

The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

Question 210

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Answer 210

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.

Question 211

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Answer 211

When Jesus 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.

Question 212

8:11

Answer 212

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.

Question 213

8:12

Answer 213

But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Question 214

8:13

Answer 214

And Jesus 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.

Question 215

8:14

Answer 215

And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.

Question 216

8:15

Answer 216

And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

Question 217

8:16

Answer 217

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:

Question 218

8:17

Answer 218

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

Question 219

8:18

Answer 219

Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

Question 220

8:19

Answer 220

And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

Question 221

8:20

Answer 221

And Jesus 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.

Question 222

8:21

Answer 222

And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

Question 223

8:22

Answer 223

But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Question 224

8:23

Answer 224

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

Question 225

8:24

Answer 225

And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Question 226

8:25

Answer 226

And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

Question 227

8:26

Answer 227

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.

Question 228

8:27

Answer 228

But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

Question 229

8:28

Answer 229

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.

Question 230

8:29

Answer 230

And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

Question 231

8:30

Answer 231

And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.

Question 232

8:31

Answer 232

So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

Question 233

8:32

Answer 233

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.

Question 234

8:33

Answer 234

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.

Question 235

8:34

Answer 235

And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

Question 236

9:1

Answer 236

And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.

Question 237

9:2

Answer 237

And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.

Question 238

9:3

Answer 238

And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth.

Question 239

9:4

Answer 239

And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?

Question 240

9:5

Answer 240

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

Question 241

9:6

Answer 241

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.

Question 242

9:7

Answer 242

And he arose, and departed to his house.

Question 243

9:8

Answer 243

But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

Question 244

9:9

Answer 244

And as Jesus 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.

Question 245

9:10

Answer 245

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.

Question 246

9:11

Answer 246

And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?

Question 247

9:12

Answer 247

But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

Question 248

9:13

Answer 248

But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Question 249

9:14

Answer 249

Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

Question 250

9:15

Answer 250

And Jesus 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.

Question 251

9:16

Answer 251

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.

Question 252

9:17

Answer 252

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.

Question 253

9:18

Answer 253

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.

Question 254

9:19

Answer 254

And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

Question 255

9:20

Answer 255

And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment:

Question 256

9:21

Answer 256

For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

Question 257

9:22

Answer 257

But Jesus 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.

Question 258

9:23

Answer 258

And when Jesus came into the ruler’s house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

Question 259

9:24

Answer 259

He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.

Question 260

9:25

Answer 260

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

Question 261

9:26

Answer 261

And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

Question 262

9:27

Answer 262

And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.

Question 263

9:28

Answer 263

And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

Question 264

9:29

Answer 264

Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

Question 265

9:30

Answer 265

And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

Question 266

9:31

Answer 266

But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that country.

Question 267

9:32

Answer 267

As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

Question 268

9:33

Answer 268

And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.

Question 269

9:34

Answer 269

But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils.

Question 270

9:35

Answer 270

And Jesus 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.

Question 271

9:36

Answer 271

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.

Question 272

9:37

Answer 272

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

Question 273

9:38

Answer 273

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

Question 274

10:1

Answer 274

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.

Question 275

10:2

Answer 275

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;

Question 276

10:3

Answer 276

Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphæus, and Lebbæus, whose surname was Thaddæus;

Question 277

10:4

Answer 277

Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

Question 278

10:5

Answer 278

These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

Question 279

10:6

Answer 279

But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Question 280

10:7

Answer 280

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Question 281

10:8

Answer 281

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Question 282

10:9

Answer 282

Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,

Question 283

10:10

Answer 283

Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.

Question 284

10:11

Answer 284

And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.

Question 285

10:12

Answer 285

And when ye come into an house, salute it.

Question 286

10:13

Answer 286

And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.

Question 287

10:14

Answer 287

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.

Question 288

10:15

Answer 288

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.

Question 289

10:16

Answer 289

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Question 290

10:17

Answer 290

But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

Question 291

10:18

Answer 291

And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.

Question 292

10:19

Answer 292

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.

Question 293

10:20

Answer 293

For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.

Question 294

10:21

Answer 294

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.

Question 295

10:22

Answer 295

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Question 296

10:23

Answer 296

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.

Question 297

10:24

Answer 297

The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

Question 298

10:25

Answer 298

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

Question 299

10:26

Answer 299

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Question 300

10:27

Answer 300

What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

Question 301

10:28

Answer 301

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.

Question 302

10:29

Answer 302

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

Question 303

10:30

Answer 303

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Question 304

10:31

Answer 304

Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Question 305

10:32

Answer 305

Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

Question 306

10:33

Answer 306

But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Question 307

10:34

Answer 307

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Question 308

10:35

Answer 308

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.

Question 309

10:36

Answer 309

And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

Question 310

10:37

Answer 310

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.

Question 311

10:38

Answer 311

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

Question 312

10:39

Answer 312

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Question 313

10:40

Answer 313

He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.

Question 314

10:41

Answer 314

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.

Question 315

10:42

Answer 315

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.

Question 316

11:1

Answer 316

And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

Question 317

11:2

Answer 317

Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

Question 318

11:3

Answer 318

And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

Question 319

11:4

Answer 319

Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:

Question 320

11:5

Answer 320

The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

Question 321

11:6

Answer 321

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Question 322

11:7

Answer 322

And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Question 323

11:8

Answer 323

But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.

Question 324

11:9

Answer 324

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.

Question 325

11:10

Answer 325

For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Question 326

11:11

Answer 326

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.

Question 327

11:12

Answer 327

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

Question 328

11:13

Answer 328

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.

Question 329

11:14

Answer 329

And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

Question 330

11:15

Answer 330

He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Question 331

11:16

Answer 331

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

Question 332

11:17

Answer 332

And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

Question 333

11:18

Answer 333

For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

Question 334

11:19

Answer 334

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.

Question 335

11:20

Answer 335

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:

Question 336

11:21

Answer 336

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.

Question 337

11:22

Answer 337

But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

Question 338

11:23

Answer 338

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.

Question 339

11:24

Answer 339

But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.

Question 340

11:25

Answer 340

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Question 341

11:26

Answer 341

Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Question 342

11:27

Answer 342

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.

Question 343

11:28

Answer 343

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Question 344

11:29

Answer 344

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.

Question 345

11:30

Answer 345

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Question 346

12:1

Answer 346

At that time Jesus 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.

Question 347

12:2

Answer 347

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.

Question 348

12:3

Answer 348

But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him;

Question 349

12:4

Answer 349

How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?

Question 350

12:5

Answer 350

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?

Question 351

12:6

Answer 351

But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.

Question 352

12:7

Answer 352

But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.

Question 353

12:8

Answer 353

For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.

Question 354

12:9

Answer 354

And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue:

Question 355

12:10

Answer 355

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.

Question 356

12:11

Answer 356

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?

Question 357

12:12

Answer 357

How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.

Question 358

12:13

Answer 358

Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

Question 359

12:14

Answer 359

Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.

Question 360

12:15

Answer 360

But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;

Question 361

12:16

Answer 361

And charged them that they should not make him known:

Question 362

12:17

Answer 362

That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

Question 363

12:18

Answer 363

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 shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Question 364

12:19

Answer 364

He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.

Question 365

12:20

Answer 365

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.

Question 366

12:21

Answer 366

And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

Question 367

12:22

Answer 367

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.

Question 368

12:23

Answer 368

And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

Question 369

12:24

Answer 369

But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

Question 370

12:25

Answer 370

And Jesus 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:

Question 371

12:26

Answer 371

And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?

Question 372

12:27

Answer 372

And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges.

Question 373

12:28

Answer 373

But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

Question 374

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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.

Question 375

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Answer 375

He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

Question 376

12:31

Answer 376

Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

Question 377

12:32

Answer 377

And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

Question 378

12:33

Answer 378

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.

Question 379

12:34

Answer 379

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

Question 380

12:35

Answer 380

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.

Question 381

12:36

Answer 381

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Question 382

12:37

Answer 382

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Question 383

12:38

Answer 383

Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee.

Question 384

12:39

Answer 384

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:

Question 385

12:40

Answer 385

For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Question 386

12:41

Answer 386

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.

Question 387

12:42

Answer 387

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.

Question 388

12:43

Answer 388

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

Question 389

12:44

Answer 389

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.

Question 390

12:45

Answer 390

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.

Question 391

12:46

Answer 391

While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.

Question 392

12:47

Answer 392

Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.

Question 393

12:48

Answer 393

But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

Question 394

12:49

Answer 394

And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!

Question 395

12:50

Answer 395

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Question 396

13:1

Answer 396

The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.

Question 397

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Answer 397

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.

Question 398

13:3

Answer 398

And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

Question 399

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Answer 399

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

Question 400

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Answer 400

Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

Question 401

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Answer 401

And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

Question 402

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Answer 402

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

Question 403

13:8

Answer 403

But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.

Question 404

13:9

Answer 404

Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Question 405

13:10

Answer 405

And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?

Question 406

13:11

Answer 406

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.

Question 407

13:12

Answer 407

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.

Question 408

13:13

Answer 408

Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

Question 409

13:14

Answer 409

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:

Question 410

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Answer 410

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.

Question 411

13:16

Answer 411

But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

Question 412

13:17

Answer 412

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.

Question 413

13:18

Answer 413

Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

Question 414

13:19

Answer 414

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.

Question 415

13:20

Answer 415

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Question 416

13:21

Answer 416

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.

Question 417

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Answer 417

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.

Question 418

13:23

Answer 418

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 an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Question 419

13:24

Answer 419

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

Question 420

13:25

Answer 420

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Question 421

13:26

Answer 421

But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

Question 422

13:27

Answer 422

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?

Question 423

13:28

Answer 423

He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?

Question 424

13:29

Answer 424

But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

Question 425

13:30

Answer 425

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.

Question 426

13:31

Answer 426

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:

Question 427

13:32

Answer 427

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.

Question 428

13:33

Answer 428

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.

Question 429

13:34

Answer 429

All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:

Question 430

13:35

Answer 430

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.

Question 431

13:36

Answer 431

Then Jesus 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.

Question 432

13:37

Answer 432

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

Question 433

13:38

Answer 433

The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

Question 434

13:39

Answer 434

The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

Question 435

13:40

Answer 435

As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Question 436

13:41

Answer 436

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;

Question 437

13:42

Answer 437

And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Question 438

13:43

Answer 438

Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Question 439

13:44

Answer 439

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.

Question 440

13:45

Answer 440

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:

Question 441

13:46

Answer 441

Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Question 442

13:47

Answer 442

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:

Question 443

13:48

Answer 443

Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

Question 444

13:49

Answer 444

So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,

Question 445

13:50

Answer 445

And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Question 446

13:51

Answer 446

Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

Question 447

13:52

Answer 447

Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Question 448

13:53

Answer 448

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

Question 449

13:54

Answer 449

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?

Question 450

13:55

Answer 450

Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Question 451

13:56

Answer 451

And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

Question 452

13:57

Answer 452

And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Question 453

13:58

Answer 453

And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Question 454

14:1

Answer 454

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,

Question 455

14:2

Answer 455

And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.

Question 456

14:3

Answer 456

For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife.

Question 457

14:4

Answer 457

For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.

Question 458

14:5

Answer 458

And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.

Question 459

14:6

Answer 459

But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

Question 460

14:7

Answer 460

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

Question 461

14:8

Answer 461

And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.

Question 462

14:9

Answer 462

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.

Question 463

14:10

Answer 463

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

Question 464

14:11

Answer 464

And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.

Question 465

14:12

Answer 465

And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

Question 466

14:13

Answer 466

When Jesus 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.

Question 467

14:14

Answer 467

And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

Question 468

14:15

Answer 468

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.

Question 469

14:16

Answer 469

But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.

Question 470

14:17

Answer 470

And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

Question 471

14:18

Answer 471

He said, Bring them hither to me.

Question 472

14:19

Answer 472

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.

Question 473

14:20

Answer 473

And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.

Question 474

14:21

Answer 474

And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

Question 475

14:22

Answer 475

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

Question 476

14:23

Answer 476

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.

Question 477

14:24

Answer 477

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

Question 478

14:25

Answer 478

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

Question 479

14:26

Answer 479

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

Question 480

14:27

Answer 480

But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

Question 481

14:28

Answer 481

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Question 482

14:29

Answer 482

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

Question 483

14:30

Answer 483

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

Question 484

14:31

Answer 484

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Question 485

14:32

Answer 485

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Question 486

14:33

Answer 486

Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Question 487

14:34

Answer 487

And when they were gone over, they came into the land of Gennesaret.

Question 488

14:35

Answer 488

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;

Question 489

14:36

Answer 489

And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.