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| 1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; | 1The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, |
| 2As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. | 2as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" -- |
| 3The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. | 3"a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" |
| 4John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. | 4And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. |
| 5And 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. | 5The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. |
| 6And 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; | 6John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. |
| 7And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. | 7And this was his message: "After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. |
| 8I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. | 8I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." |
| 9And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. | 9At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. |
| 10And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: | 10Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. |
| 11And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. | 11And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." |
| 12And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. | 12At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, |
| 13And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. | 13and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. |
| 14Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, | 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. |
| 15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. | 15"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" |
| 16Now 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. | 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. |
| 17And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. | 17"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." |
| 18And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. | 18At once they left their nets and followed him. |
| 19And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. | 19When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. |
| 20And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. | 20Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. |
| 21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. | 21They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. |
| 22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. | 22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. |
| 23And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, | 23Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, |
| 24Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God. | 24"What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!" |
| 25And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. | 25"Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!" |
| 26And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him. | 26The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. |
| 27And 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. | 27The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him." |
| 28And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee. | 28News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. |
| 29And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. | 29As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. |
| 30But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. | 30Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. |
| 31And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. | 31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. |
| 32And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. | 32That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. |
| 33And all the city was gathered together at the door. | 33The whole town gathered at the door, |
| 34And 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. | 34and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. |
| 35And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. | 35Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. |
| 36And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. | 36Simon and his companions went to look for him, |
| 37And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. | 37and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!" |
| 38And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. | 38Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also. That is why I have come." |
| 39And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. | 39So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. |
| 40And 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. | 40A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." |
| 41And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. | 41Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" |
| 42And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. | 42Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. |
| 43And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; | 43Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: |
| 44And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. | 44"See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them." |
| 45But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. | 45Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. |
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