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THE HOLY BIBLE

NEW TESTAMENT

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OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS Genesis (Gn) Ecclesiastes (Ec) Exodus (Ex) Song of Solomon (Ss) Leviticus (Lv) Isaiah (Is) Numbers (Nm) Jeremiah (Jr) Deuteronomy (Dt) Lamentations (Lm) Joshua (Ja) Ezekiel (Ez) Judges (Jg) Daniel (Dn) Ruth (Rt) Hosea (Hs) 1 Samuel (1 Sm) Joel (Jl) 2 Samuel (2 Sm) Amos (Am) 1 Kings (1 Kg) Obadiah (Ob) 2 Kings (2 Kg) Jonah (Jh) 1 Chronicles (1 Ch) Micah (Mc) 2 Chronicles (2 Ch) Nahum (Nh) Ezra (Er) Habakkuk (Hk) Nehemiah (Ne) Zephaniah (Zp) Esther (Et) Haggai (Hg) Job (Jb) Zechariah (Zc) Psalms (Ps) Malachi (Ml) Proverbs (Pv)

NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS Matthew (Mt) 1 Timothy (1 Tm) Mark (Mk) 2 Timothy (2 Tm) Luke (Lk) Titus (Ti) John (Jn) Philemon (Pl) Acts (At) Hebrews (Hb) Romans (Rm) James (Js) 1 Corinthians (1 Co) 1 Peter (1 Pt) 2 Corinthians (2 Co) 2 Peter (2 Pt) Galatians (Gl) 1 John (1 Jn) Ephesians (Ep) 2 John (2 Jn) Philippians (Ph) 3 John (3 Jn) Colossians (Cl) Jude (Jd) 1 Thessalonians (1 Th) Revelation (Rv) 2 Thessalonians (2 Th) 6 International King James Version Matthew 2 MATTHEW Chapter 1 17 So all the generations from Abraham to Genealogy of Jesus David are fourteen generations, and from 1 ¶ The book of the agenealogy of Jesus Christ, David until the captivity in Babylon are four- the bson of David, the cson of Abraham. teen generations, and from the captivity in 2 dAbraham begot Isaac, and eIsaac begot Babylon until Christ are fourteen generations. Jacob, and Jacob begot fJudah and his brothers. Birth of Jesus 3 And gJudah begot Perez and Zarah of Tamar, 18 ¶ Now the xbirth of Jesus Christ was as fol- and hPerez begot Hezron, and Hezron begot lows: When His mother Mary was betrothed Ram. to Joseph, before they came together she was 4 And Ram begot Amminadab, and found with child yby the Holy Spirit. Amminadab begot Nahshon, and Nahshon be- 19 Now Joseph her husband, being a righ- got Salmon. teous man and not wanting zto make her a pub- 5 And Salmon begot iBoaz of Rahab, and Boaz lic disgrace, planned to put her away secretly. begot Obed of Ruth, and Obed begot Jesse. 20 But while he thought on these things, be- 6 And jJesse begot David the king. kDavid the hold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in king begot Solomon by her who had been the a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not wife of Uriah. fear to take Mary as your wife, afor that which 7 And lSolomon begot Rehoboam, and Reho- is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. boam begot mAbijah, and Abijah begot Asa. 21 b“And she will bring forth a Son and you 8 And Asa begot nJehoshaphat, and will call His name JESUS, cfor He will save Jehoshaphat begot Joram, and Joram begot His people from their sins.” oUzziah. 22 ¶ Now all this took place that it might be 9 And Uzziah begot Jotham, and Jotham be- fulfilled that was spoken by the Lord through got Ahaz, and pAhaz begot Hezekiah. the prophet, saying, 10 And qHezekiah begot Manasseh, and 23 d“Behold, a virgin will be with child and Manasseh begot Amon, and Amon begot will bring forth a Son, and they will call His rJosiah. name Immanuel,” which being translated is, 11 And sJosiah begot Jeconiah and his broth- “God with us.” ers about the time they were tcarried away to 24 Then Joseph being aroused from sleep did Babylon. as the angel of the Lord had commanded him, 12 ¶ And after they were deported to Baby- and took Mary as his wife. lon, uJeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel 25 And he did not know her until she had begot vZerubbabel. brought eforth a son. And he called His name 13 And Zerubbabel begot Abihud, and Abihud JESUS. begot Eliakim, and Eliakim begot Azor. 14 And Azor begot Zadok, and Zadok begot Chapter 2 Achim, and Achim begot Eliud. Visit of the Magi 15 And Eliud begot Eleazar, and Eleazar be- 1 ¶ Now when aJesus was born in Bethlehem got Matthan, and Matthan begot Jacob. of Judea in the days of Herod the king, be- 16 And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of hold, there came wise men bfrom the East to wMary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Jerusalem, Christ. 2 saying, c“Where is He who has been born

MATTHEW: Chapter 1: a Lk 3:23 b Jn 7:42 c Gn 12:3; 22:18 d Gn 21:2,12 e Gn 25:26; 28:14 f Gn 29:35 g Gn 38:27; 49:10 h Rt 4:18-22 i Rt 2:1; 4:1-13 j 1 Sm 16:1 k 2 Sm 7:12; 12:24 l 1 Ch 3:10 m 2 Ch 11:20 n 1 Ch 3:10 o 2 Kg 15:13 p 2 Kg 15:38 q 2 Kg 20:21 r 1 Kg 13:2 s 1 Ch 3:15,16 t 2 Kg 24:14-16 u 1 Ch 3:17 v Er 3:2 w Mt 13:55 x Lk 1:27 y Lk 1:35 z Dt 24:1 a Lk 1:35 b Lk 1:31; 2:21 c Jn 1:29 d Is 7:14 e Lk 2:7,21 Chapter 2: a Mc 5:2; Lk 2:4-7 b Gn 25:6 c Lk 2:11 7 International King James Version Matthew 3 King of the Jews? For we have seen dHis star Herod, so that it might be fulfilled which was in the east and have come to worship Him.” spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 3 When Herod the king heard these things, he m“Out of Egypt I have called My Son.” was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 16 ¶ Then Herod, when he saw that he had 4 And when he had gathered all the echief been mocked by the wise men, was exceed- priests and fscribes of the people together, ghe ingly enraged. And he sent and slew all the inquired of them where the Christ was to be male children who were in Bethlehem, and in born. all its districts, from two years old and under, 5 Then they said to him, “In Bethlehem of according to the time when he had diligently Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet, inquired from the wise men. 6 ‘And hyou, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by are not the least among the princes of Judah, Jeremiah the prophet, saying, for out of you will come a Ruler iwho will rule 18 “In Ramah there was a nvoice heard, lam- My people Israel.’” entation and weeping and great mourning, 7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called Rachel weeping for her children. And she re- the wise men, diligently inquired from them fused to be comforted because they were no what time the jstar appeared. more.” 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child. Return to Nazareth And when you have found Him, bring me word 19 ¶ But when Herod was dead, behold, an again so that I may come and worship Him also.” angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Jo- 9 When they heard the king, they departed. seph in Egypt, And behold, the star that they saw in the East 20 saying, o“Arise, and take the young Child went before them until it came and stood over and His mother and go into the land of Israel, where the young Child was. for those who psought the young Child’s life 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with are dead.” exceedingly great joy. 21 Then he arose and took the young Child 11 Now when they had come into the house, and His mother, and came into the land of Is- they saw the young Child with Mary His rael. mother. And they fell down and worshiped 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was Him. And when they had opened their trea- reigning in Judea in the place of his father sures, kthey presented to Him gifts of gold, Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being frankincense and myrrh. warned by God in a qdream, he departed rinto 12 And having been warned by God lin a dream the regions of Galilee. that they should not return to Herod, they de- 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called parted to their own country another way. sNazareth, so that it might be fulfilled twhich was spoken by the prophets, “He will be called Escape to Egypt a Nazarene.” 13 ¶ Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a Chapter 3 dream, saying, “Arise, and take the young Ministry of John Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and 1 ¶ In those days aJohn the Baptist came remain there until I tell you, for Herod will preaching bin the wilderness of Judea, seek the young Child to destroy Him.” 2 and saying, “Repent, for cthe kingdom of 14 When he arose, he took the young Child heaven is at hand.” and His mother by night, and departed for 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the Egypt. prophet Isaiah, saying, d“The voice of one cry- 15 So he remained there until the death of ing in the wilderness, e’Prepare the way for d Nm 24:17 e 2 Ch 36:14 f 2 Ch 34:13 g Ml 2:7 h Mc 5:2 i Rv 2:27 j Nm 24:17 k Is 60:6 l Mt 1:20 m Hs 11:1 n Jr 31:15 o Lk 2:39 p Mt 2:16 q Mt 2:12,13,19 r Lk 2:39 s Jn 1:45,46 t Jg 13:5 Chapter 3: a Mk 1:3-8 b Ja 14:10 c Dn 2:44 d Is 40:3 e Lk 1:76 8 International King James Version Matthew 4 the Lord, make His paths straight.’” 17 wAnd behold, a voice from heaven, saying, 4 And the same fJohn had a garment of camel’s x“This is My beloved Son in whom I am well hair and a leather belt around his waist. And pleased.” his food was glocusts and hwild honey. 5 iThen Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the Chapter 4 region around the Jordan, went out to him. Temptation of Jesus 6 jAnd they were baptized by him in the Jor- 1 ¶ Then aJesus was led up by the bSpirit into dan River, confessing their sins. the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and 2 Now when He had fasted forty days and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to forty nights, He then became hungry. them, “O kgeneration of vipers, who has warned 3 Now when the tempter came to Him, he you to flee from the lwrath to come? said, “If You are the Son of God, command 8 “Therefore, bring forth fruits worthy of re- that these stones become bread.” pentance. 4 But He answered and said, “It is written, 9 “And do not think to say within yourselves, c‘Man will not live by bread alone, but by ev- m‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I say to ery word that proceeds out of the mouth of you that God is able from these stones to raise God.’” up children to Abraham. 5 Then the devil took Him up dinto the holy 10 “And now the ax is already laid at the root city and stood Him on the pinnacle of the of the trees. nTherefore, every tree that does temple. not bring forth good fruit is cut down and cast 6 And he said to Him, “If You are the Son of into the fire. God, cast Yourself down, for it is written, e‘He 11 o“I indeed baptize you with water unto re- will give His angels charge over You,’ and, f‘In pentance. But He who comes after me is their hands they will bear You up, lest at any mightier than I, whose sandals I am not wor- time You dash Your foot against a stone.’” thy to bear. pHe will baptize you with the Holy 7 Jesus said to him, “It is written again, g‘You Spirit and fire. will not tempt the Lord your God.’” 12 q“His winnowing fan is in His hand. And 8 Again, the devil took Him up into an ex- He will thoroughly clear His threshing floor ceedingly high mountain and hshowed Him all and gather His wheat into the barn. But He the kingdoms of the world and their glory. will rburn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” 9 And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down and worship Baptism of Jesus me.” 13 ¶ sThen Jesus came from tGalilee to the Jor- 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan, dan to John, to be baptized by him. for it is written, i‘You will worship the Lord 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I your God and Him only will you serve.’” have need to be baptized by You. And You are 11 Then the devil jleft Him, and behold, kangels coming to me?” came and ministered to Him. 15 And Jesus answering said to him, “Permit 12 ¶ lNow when Jesus had heard that John was it at this time, for thus it is appropriate for us cast into prison, He departed into Galilee. to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he permitted 13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt Him. in Capernaum, which is on the sea coast, in 16 And Jesus, uwhen He was baptized, went the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, up immediately out of the water. And behold, 14 so that it might be fulfilled that was spoken the heavens were opened to Him and He saw by Isaiah the prophet, saying, vthe Spirit of God descending like a dove and 15 “The mland of Zebulun and the land of lighting upon Him. Naphtali, by the way of the sea, beyond Jor- f Mk 1:6 g Lv 11:22 h 1 Sm 14:25,26 i Mk 1:5 j At 19:4,18 k Mt 12:34 l 1 Th 1:10 m Jn 8:33 n Mt 7:19 o Lk 3:16 p At 2:3,4 q Ml 3:3 r Mt 13:30 s Mk 1:9-11 t Mt 2:22 u Mk 1:10 v Is 11:2; Jn 1:32 w Jn 12:28 x Ps 2:7 Chapter 4: a Mk 1:12 b Ez 3:14 c Dt 8:3 d Ne 11:1,18 e Ps 91:11 f Ps 91:12 g Dt 6:16 h 1 Jn 2:15-17 i Dt 6:13; 10:20 j Js 4:7 k Hb 1:14 l Jn 4:43 m Is 9:1,2 9 International King James Version Matthew 5 dan, Galilee of the Gentiles— them, saying, 16 nthe people who sat in darkness saw great 3 c“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is light. And those who were sitting in the region the kingdom of heaven. and shadow of death, upon them a light 4 d“Blessed are those who mourn, for they dawned.” will be comforted. 17 oFrom that time Jesus began to preach and 5 e“Blessed are the meek, for fthey will inherit say, p“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at the earth. hand.” 6 “Blessed are those who ghunger and thirst after righteousness, hfor they will be filled. The First Disciples 7 “Blessed are the merciful, ifor they will ob- 18 ¶ qAnd Jesus, walking by the Sea of Gali- tain mercy. lee, saw two brothers, Simon rcalled Peter and 8 j“Blessed are the pure in heart, kfor they will Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, see God. for they were fishermen. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will 19 And He said to them, “Follow Me and sI be called the children of God. will make you fishers of men.” 10 l“Blessed are those who are persecuted for 20 And tthey immediately left their nets and righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom followed Him. of heaven. 21 ¶ And ugoing on from there, He saw two 11 m“Blessed are you when people insult you other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and and persecute you and falsely say all kinds of John his brother, in a boat with Zebedee their nevil against you for My sake. father, mending their nets. And He called them. 12 o“Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great 22 And they immediately left the boat and their is your reward in heaven, pfor in the same way father and followed Him. they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Jesus’ Ministry of Healing 23 ¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, Salt and Light of the Earth vteaching in their synagogues and preaching 13 ¶ “You are the salt of the earth. qBut if the the wgospel of the kingdom, and xhealing all salt has lost its flavor, how will it be salted? It kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease is no longer good for anything, except to be among the people. cast out and trampled under foot by men. 24 And His fame went throughout all Syria. 14 r“You are the light of the world. A city that And they ybrought to Him all sick people who is set on a hill cannot be hidden. were afflicted with various diseases and tor- 15 “Nor do men slight a lamp and put it under ments, and those who were possessed with de- a basket, but on a lampstand. And it gives light mons, and those who were epileptics, and para- to all who are in the house. lytics. And He healed them. 16 “Let your light so shine before men tthat 25 zGreat multitudes followed Him from Ga- they may see your good works and uglorify lilee and Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and from your Father who is in heaven. beyond Jordan. Fulfillment of the Law Chapter 5 17 ¶ v“Do not think that I came to destroy the The Beatitudes law or the prophets. I did not come to destroy, 1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, aHe went up on but to fulfill. a mountain. And when He sat down, His dis- 18 “For verily I say to you, wuntil heaven and ciples came to Him. earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no 2 Then He opened His mouth and btaught means pass from the law until all is fulfilled. n Lk 2:32 o Mk 1:14,15 p Mt 3:2; 10:7 q Mk 1:16-20 r Jn 1:40-42 s Lk 5:10 t Mk 10:28 u Mk 1:19 v Mt 9:35 w Mt 24:14 x Mk 1:34 y Lk 4:40 z Mk 3:7,8 Chapter 5: a Mk 3:13 b Mt 7:29 c Lk 6:20-23 d Rv 21:4 e Ps 37:11 f Rm 4:13 g Lk 1:53 h Is 55:1; 65:13 i Ps 41:1 j Ps 15:2; 24:4 k 1 Co 13:12 l 1 Pt 3:14 m Lk 6:22 n 1 Pt 4:14 o 1 Pt 4:13,14 p At 7:52 q Lk 14:34 r Jn 8:12 s Lk 8:16 t 1 Pt 2:12 u Jn 15:8 v Rm 10:4 w Lk 16:17 10 International King James Version Matthew 5 19 “Therefore, xwhoever will break one of 30 “And if your right hand causes you to these least commandments, and teaches men stumble, cut it off and cast it from you, for it is to do the same, will be called least in the king- better for you that one of your members per- dom of heaven. But whoever does and teaches ish, than your whole body be cast into hell. them, he will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Divorce 20 “For I say to you, that unless your righ- 31 ¶ “It has been said, k‘Whoever will put away teousness exceeds ythe righteousness of the his wife, let him give her a certificate of di- scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the vorce.’ kingdom of heaven. 32 “But I say to you that lwhoever will put away his wife, except for the reason of forni- Murder cation, causes her to become an adulteress. And 21 ¶ “You have heard that it was said by those whoever marries her who is put away com- of old, z‘You will not murder,’ and ‘whoever mits adultery. murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 “But I say to you, that awhoever is angry Oaths with his brother will be in danger of the judg- 33 ¶ “Again, you have heard that mit was said ment. And whoever will say to his brother, by those of old, n‘You will not make false oaths, b‘Raca!,’ will be in danger of the council. And but owill fulfill your oaths to the Lord.’ whoever will say, ‘You fool,’ will be in danger 34 “But I say to you, pmake no oath at all, of the fiery hell. neither by heaven, for it is qGod’s throne, 23 “Therefore, cif you bring your gift to the 35 “nor by the earth, for it is His footstool, altar, and there you remember that your brother neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the has something against you, rgreat King. 24 d“leave there your gift before the altar and 36 “Nor will you make an oath by your head go your way. First be reconciled to your because you cannot make one hair white or brother, and then come and offer your gift. black. 25 e“Agree with your adversary quickly, fwhile 37 s“But let your conversation be, ‘Yes,’ ‘Yes,’ you are with him on the way, lest at any time ‘No,’ ‘No,’ for whatever is more than these is your adversary deliver you to the judge, and from the evil one. the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. And Eye for an Eye 26 “Truly I say to you, you will by no means 38 ¶ “You have heard that it was said, t‘An eye come out from there until you have paid the for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ last cent. 39 uBut I say to you, do not resist an evil person. vBut whoever slaps you on your right Adultery cheek, turn to him the other also. 27 ¶ “You have heard that it was said, g‘You 40 “And if anyone wants to sue you and take will not commit adultery.’ away your tunic, let him have your coat also. 28 “But I say to you, that whoever hlooks at a 41 “And whoever will wcompel you to go one woman to lust for her has already committed mile, go with him two. adultery with her in his heart. 42 “Give to him who asks you, and do not 29 “And iif your right eye causes you to turn away xfrom him who wants to borrow from stumble, jpluck it out and cast it from you, for you. it is better for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be thrown Loving Enemies into hell. 43 ¶ “You have heard that it was said, y‘You x Js 2:10 y Rm 10:3 z Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17 a 1 Jn 3:15 b Js 2:20; 3:6 c Mt 8:4 d Jb 42:8 e Lk 12:58,59 f Is 55:6 g Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18 h Pv 6:25 i Mk 9:43 j Cl 3:5 k Dt 24:1 l Lk 16:18 m Mt 23:16 n Lv 19:12 o Dt 23:23 p Js 5:12 q Is 66:1 r Ps 48:2 s Cl 4:6 t Ex 21:24; Lv 24:20; Dt 19:21 u Lk 6:29 v Is 50:6 w Mt 27:32 x Lk 6:30-34 y Lv 19:18 11 International King James Version Matthew 6 will love your neighbor and zhate your enemy.’ words. 44 “But I say to you, alove your enemies and 8 “Therefore, do not be like them. For your pray for those who persecute you, Father fknows what things you need before you 45 “so that you may be the children of your ask Him. Father who is in heaven. For bHe makes His 9 “Therefore, after this gmanner pray: hOur sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your sends rain on the just and on the unjust. iname. 46 c“For if you love those who love you, what 10 j“Your kingdom come. Your will be done reward do you have? Do not even the tax col- on earth kas it is in heaven. lectors the same? 11 “Give us this day our ldaily bread. 47 “And if you greet your brethren only, what 12 “And mforgive us our debts as we forgive do you more than others? Do not even the Gen- our debtors. tiles the same? 13 n“And do not lead us into temptation, but 48 d“Therefore, you are to be perfect even eas odeliver us from evil. [For yours is the king- your Father in heaven is perfect. dom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.] Chapter 6 14 p“For if you forgive men their trespasses, Giving your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 1 ¶ “Take heed that you do not do your deeds 15 “But qif you do not forgive men their tres- of righteousness before men, to be seen by passes, neither will your Father forgive your them. Otherwise, you have no reward from trespasses. your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Therefore, awhen you do good deeds, do Fasting not sound a trumpet before you as the hypo- 16 ¶ “Moreover, rwhen you fast, do not look crites do in the synagogues and in the streets, gloomy as the hypocrites, for they disfigure so that they may be glorified by men. Truly, I their faces so that they may appear to men to say to you, they have their reward. be fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their 3 “But when you do good deeds, do not let reward. your left hand know what your right hand is 17 “But you, when you fast, sanoint your head doing, and wash your face, 4 “so that your good deeds may be in secret. 18 “so that you do not appear to men to be And your Father who sees in secret bwill Him- fasting, but to your Father who is in secret. self reward you. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Prayer 5 ¶ “And when you pray, you will not be as the Focus on Heaven hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in 19 ¶ t“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures the synagogues and in the corners of the streets on earth where moth and rust destroy, and so that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say where thieves break in and steal. to you, they have their reward. 20 u“But lay up for yourselves treasures in 6 “But you, when you pray, center into your heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys, closet. And when you have shut your door, pray and where thieves do not break in nor steal. to your Father who is in secret. And your Fa- 21 “For where your treasure is, there will your ther who sees in secret will reward you. heart be also. 7 “But when you pray, ddo not use meaning- 22 ¶ v“The lamp of the body is the eye. There- less repetitions as the Gentiles do, efor they fore, if your eye is good your whole body will think that they will be heard for their many be full of light. z Dt 23:3-6 a Lk 6:27 b Jb 25:3 c Lk 6:32 d Cl 1:28; 4:12 e Ep 5:1 Chapter 6: a Rm 12:8 b Lk 14:12-14 c 2 Kg 4:33 d Ec 5:2 e 1 Kg 18:26 f Rm 8:26,27 g Lk 11:2-4 h Mt 5:9,16 i Ml 1:11 j Mt 26:42 k Ps 103:20 l Pv 30:8 m Mt 18:21,22 n 2 Pt 2:9 o Jn 17:15 p Mk 11:25 q Mt 18:35 r Is 58:3-7 s Rt 3:3 t Pv 23:4 u Mt 19:21 v Lk 11:34,35 12 International King James Version Matthew 7 23 “But if your eye is evil your whole body it will be measured to you. will be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light 3 c“And why do you look at the speck that is that is in you is darkness, how great is the dark- in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the ness! beam that is in your own eye? 24 ¶ w“No man can serve two masters, for ei- 4 “Or how will you say to your brother, ‘Let ther he will hate the one and love the other, or me remove the speck from your eye,’ and be- else he will be devoted to the one and despise hold, a beam is in your own eye? the other. xYou cannot serve God and wealth. 5 “You hypocrite, first remove the beam from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to Do Not Worry remove the speck from your brother’s eye. 25 ¶ “Therefore, I say to you, ydo not be wor- 6 d“Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor ried about your life, what you will eat or what cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample you will drink; nor for your body, what you them under their feet and turn and tear you in will put on. Is not life more than food and the pieces. body more than clothing? 26 z“Behold the birds of the air, for they do Ask, Seek, Knock not sow, nor do they reap, nor gather into barns. 7 ¶ e“Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, Yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened not much more valuable than they? to you. 27 “Which of you by being worried can add 8 “For feveryone who asks, receives. And he one cubit to his stature? who seeks, finds. And to him who knocks, it 28 “And why are you worried about clothing? will be opened. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. 9 g“Or what man is there among you, when They do not toil, neither do they spin. his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 29 “And yet I say to you that even Solomon in 10 “Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a all his glory was not clothed like one of these. serpent? 30 “Therefore, if God so clothes the grass of 11 “If you then, hbeing evil, know how to give the field, which today is and tomorrow is cast good gifts to your children, how much more into the oven, will He not much more clothe will your Father who is in heaven give good you, O you of little faith? things to those who ask Him? 31 “Therefore, do not worry, saying, ‘What 12 “Therefore, all things iwhatever you want will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What men to do to you, even so do also to them, for will we wear for clothing?’ jthis is the law and the prophets. 32 “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need Narrow and Wide Gates all these things. 13 ¶ k“Enter in through the narrow gate, for 33 “But aseek first the kingdom of God and wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads His righteousness, and all these things will be to destruction, and there are many who enter added to you. through it. 34 “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, 14 “Because small is the gate and narrow is for tomorrow will care for itself. Sufficient for the way that leads to life, and few there are the day is its own trouble. who find it.

Chapter 7 Ravenous Wolves Judging Others 15 ¶ l“Beware of false prophets mwho come to 1 ¶ a“Do not judge so that you be not judged. you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are 2 “For in the way you judge, you will be ravenous wolves. judged. bAnd with what standard you measure, 16 n“You will know them by their fruits. oDo w Lk 16:9,11,13 x Gl 1:10 y Lk 12:22 z Lk 12:24 a 1 Tm 4:8 Chapter 7: a Rm 14:3 b Lk 6:38 c Lk 6:41 d Pv 9:7,8 e Mk 11:24 f Pv 8:17 g Lk 11:11 h Gn 6:5; 8:21 i Lk 6:31 j Gl 5:14 k Lk 13:24 l Jr 23:16 m Mc 3:5 n Mt 7:20; 12:33 o Lk 6:43 13 International King James Version Matthew 8 men gather grapes from thorns or figs from bworshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are will- thistles? ing, You can make me clean.” 17 “Even so pevery good tree brings forth good 3 So Jesus put forth His hand and touched fruit, but a bad tree brings forth bad fruit. him, saying, “I am willing. Be cleansed.” And 18 “A good tree cannot bring forth bad fruit, immediately his leprosy cwas cleansed. nor can a bad tree bring forth good fruit. 4 Then Jesus said to him, d“See that you tell 19 q“Every tree that does not bring forth good no one. But go your way. Show yourself to the fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. priest and offer the gift that eMoses 20 “Therefore, by their fruits you will know fcommanded, as a testimony to them.” them. 21 ¶ “Not every one who says to Me, r‘Lord, Healing a Centurion’s Son Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of heaven, 5 ¶ Now gwhen Jesus had entered Capernaum, but he who sdoes the will of My Father who is there came to Him a hcenturion, pleading with in heaven. Him, 22 “Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, 6 and saying, “Lord, my servant lies paralyzed Lord, have we tnot prophesied in Your name, at home, terribly tormented.” cast out demons in Your name, and performed 7 And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal many wonderful works in Your name?’ him.” 23 “And uthen I will declare to them, ‘I never 8 The centurion answered and said, “Lord, iI knew you. vDepart from Me you who practice am not worthy that You should come under lawlessness.’ my roof. But only jspeak the word and my servant will be healed. Wise and Foolish Builders 9 “For I also am a man under authority, hav- 24 ¶ “Therefore, wwhoever hears these words ing soldiers under me. And I say to this one, of Mine and does them, I will liken him to a ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and wise man who built his house on the rock. he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he 25 “And the rain descended and the floods does it.” came, and the winds blew and beat on that 10 When Jesus heard this, He marveled and house. And it did not fall, for it was founded said to those who followed, “Truly I say to you, on the rock. I have not found such great faith, not even in 26 “And everyone who hears these words of Israel. Mine and does not do them, will be like a fool- 11 “And I say to you, that kmany will come ish man who built his house on the sand. from the east and west, and will sit down with 27 “And the rain descended and the floods Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom came, and the winds blew and beat upon that of heaven. house. And it fell, and great was its fall.” 12 “But the lchildren of the kingdom mwill be 28 ¶ Now it came to pass when Jesus had cast out into outer darkness. There will be ended these sayings, xthe people were aston- weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ished at His teaching, 13 And Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your 29 yfor He taught them as one having author- way. And as you have believed, so let it be ity, and not as their scribes. done for you.” And his servant was healed that very hour. Chapter 8 Healing a Leper Healing Peter’s Mother-in-Law 1 ¶ When He came down from the mountain, 14 ¶ Now nwhen Jesus came into Peter’s house, great multitudes followed Him. He saw ohis wife’s mother lying sick in bed 2 aAnd behold, there came a leper and with a fever. p Mt 12:33 q Jn 15:2,6 r Lk 6:46 s Rm 2:13 t Nm 24:4 u 2 Tm 2:19 v Ps 5:5; 6:8 w Lk 6:47-49 x Mt 13:54 y Jn 7:46 Chapter 8: a Mk 1:40-45 b Jn 9:38 c Lk 4:27 d Mk 5:43 e Lk 5:14 f Dt 24:8 g Lk 7:1-3 h Mt 27:54 i Lk 15:19,21 j Ps 107:20 k Is 2:2,3; Ml 1:11 l Mt 21:43 m Lk 13:28 n Mk 1:29-31 o 1 Co 9:5 14 International King James Version Matthew 9 15 And He touched her hand and the fever God? Have You come here to torment us be- left her. And she arose and ministered to Him. fore the time?” 16 ¶ pWhen evening came, they brought to Him 30 Now there was a good distance from them many who were possessed with demons. And a herd of many swine feeding. He cast out the spirits with a word and healed 31 So the demons begged Him, saying, “If all who were sick, You cast us out, send us into the herd of swine.” 17 so that it might be fulfilled that was spoken 32 And He said to them, “Go.” And when they by Isaiah the prophet, saying, q“He Himself came out, they went into the herd of swine. took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.” And behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea and per- Cost of Discipleship ished in the waters. 18 ¶ Now when Jesus saw great multitudes 33 Now those who kept the swine fled. And about Him, He gave a command to depart to they went away into the city and told every- the other side. thing, and what had happened to the demon- 19 And ra certain scribe came and said to Him, possessed men. “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 34 And behold, the whole city came out to 20 And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, xthey holes and the birds of the air have nests, but begged Him that He depart from their region. the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” 21 And sanother of His disciples said to Him, Chapter 9 “Lord, tlet me first go and bury my father.” Healing a Paralytic 22 But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let 1 ¶ Now He entered into a boat and crossed the dead bury their own dead.” over the sea and acame to His own city. 2 And bbehold, they brought to Him a para- Calming of the Sea lytic man lying on a bed. And cseeing their faith, 23 ¶ Now when He entered into a boat, His Jesus said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good disciples followed Him. cheer, your sins are forgiven you.” 24 And ubehold, there arose a great storm on 3 And behold, some of the scribes said within the sea, so that the boat was covered with the themselves, “This man blasphemes.” waves. But He was asleep. 4 And Jesus, dknowing their thoughts, said, 25 And His disciples came to Him and woke “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 5 “For which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are 26 And He said to them, “Why are you fear- forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, and walk’? ful, O you of little faith?” Then vHe arose and 6 “But that you may know that the Son of rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”— a great calm. then He said to the paralytic, “Arise, take up 27 But the men marveled, saying, “What kind your bed and go to your house.” of man is this, that even the winds and the sea 7 Then he arose and departed to his house. obey Him?” 8 But when the multitude saw it, they efeared and glorified God who had given such author- Casting out Demons ity to men. 28 ¶ And wwhen He came to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, there met Call of Matthew Him two demon-possessed men coming out 9 ¶ Now fas Jesus passed from there, He saw a of the tombs. They were exceedingly fierce, man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. so that no one could pass by that way. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” And he 29 And behold, they cried out, saying, “What arose and followed Him. have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of 10 Now git came to pass that as Jesus was p Lk 4:40,41 q Is 53:4 r Lk 9:57,58 s Lk 9:59,60 t 1 Kg 19:20 u Mk 4:37 v Ps 65:7; 89:9; 107:29 w Mk 5:1-4 x Lk 5:8; At 16:39 Chapter 9: a Mt 4:13; 11:23 b Lk 5:18-26 c Mt 8:10 d Mt 12:25 e Jn 7:15 f Lk 5:27 g Mk 2:15 15 International King James Version Matthew 9 reclining at the table in the house, behold, made you well.” And the woman was made many tax collectors and sinners came and sat well from that hour. down with Him and His disciples. 23 Now twhen Jesus came into the ruler’s house 11 And when the Pharisees saw this, they said and saw the uflute players and the noisy crowd, to His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat 24 He said to them, v“Make room, for the maid with htax collectors and isinners?” is not dead, but sleeps.” And they began laugh- 12 But when Jesus heard this, He said to them, ing at Him. “Those who are healthy do not need a physi- 25 But when the people were put outside, He cian, but those who are sick. went in and wtook her by the hand, and the girl 13 “But go and learn what this means, j‘I de- arose. sire mercy and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come 26 And the xreport of this went throughout all to call the righteous, kbut sinners.” that land.

Questions About Fasting Healing the Blind and the Mute 14 ¶ Then the disciples of John came to Him, 27 ¶ Now when Jesus departed from there, saying, l“Why do we and the Pharisees fast, ytwo blind men followed Him, crying out and but Your disciples do not fast?” saying, z“Son of David, have mercy on us!” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can mthe atten- 28 And when He came into the house, the blind dants of the bridegroom mourn as long as the men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do bridegroom is with them? But the days will you believe that I am able to do this?” They come when the bridegroom will be taken from said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” them, and nthen they will fast. 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “Ac- 16 “No one puts a piece of new cloth on an cording to your faith let it be done to you.” old garment, for the patch pulls away from the 30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus garment, and the tear is made worse. sternly charged them, saying, a“See that no one 17 “Nor do men put new wine into old wine- knows about this.” skins, else the wineskins break and the wine 31 bBut when they departed, they spread the runs out, and the wineskins are ruined. But they news about Him throughout all that country. put new wine into new wineskins, and both 32 ¶ cAs they went out, behold, they brought are preserved.” to Him a mute man possessed with a demon. 33 Now when the demon was cast out, the Resurrection of a Daughter mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, say- 18 ¶ oWhile He spoke these things to them, ing, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in behold, a certain ruler came and worshiped Israel.” Him, saying, “My daughter has just died. But 34 But the Pharisees said, d“He casts out de- come and lay Your hand on her and she will mons by the ruler of the demons.” live.” 19 So Jesus arose and followed him, and so Pray for Laborers did pHis disciples. 35 ¶ And Jesus went about all the cities and 20 And qbehold, a woman who was diseased villages, eteaching in their synagogues and with a hemorrhage of blood for twelve years, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and heal- came behind Him and rtouched the hem of His ing every kind of sickness and every kind of garment. disease. 21 For she said to herself, “If I only touch His 36 fBut when He saw the multitudes, He was garment, I will be healed.” moved with compassion for them, because they 22 But Jesus turning and seeing her, said, were distressed and were scattered, glike sheep “Daughter, be of good cheer. sYour faith has having no shepherd. h Mt 11:19 i Gl 2:15 j Hs 6:6 k 1 Tm 1:15 l Lk 5:33-35; 18:12 m Jn 3:29 n At 13:2,3; 14:23 o Lk 8:41-56 p Mt 10:2-4 q Lk 8:43 r Mt 14:36; 23:5 s Lk 7:50; 8:48; 17:19; 18:42 t Mk 5:38 u 2 Ch 35:25 v At 20:10 w Mk 1:31 x Mt 4:24 y Mt 20:29-34 z Lk 18:38,39 a Mt 8:4 b Mk 7:36 c Mt 12:22,24 d Lk 11:15 e Mt 4:23 f Mk 6:34 g Nm 27:17 16 International King James Version Matthew 10 37 Then He said to His disciples, h“The har- your words, when you depart out of that house vest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. or city, sshake off the dust from your feet. 38 i“Therefore, pray to the Lord of the har- 15 “Truly I say to you, tit will be more toler- vest so that He will send laborers into His har- able for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in vest.” the day of judgment than for that city. 16 ¶ u“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the Chapter 10 midst of wolves. vTherefore, be wise as ser- Mission Trip of the Twelve pents and wharmless as doves. 1 ¶ Now awhen He had called His twelve dis- 17 “But beware of men, for xthey will deliver ciples to Him, He gave them authority over you up to councils and they will yscourge you unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal in their synagogues. all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. 18 z“And you will be brought before gover- 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are nors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to these: The first, Simon, bwho is called Peter, them and the Gentiles. and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebe- 19 a“But when they deliver you up, do not dee, and John his brother; worry how or what you will say. For bit will be 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Mat- given you in that same hour what you should thew the tax collector; James the son of say. Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 20 c“For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit 4 cSimon the Canaanite, and Judas dIscariot, of your Father who speaks in you. who also betrayed Him. 21 d“And a brother will deliver up brother to 5 ¶ These twelve Jesus sent out and com- death, and a father his child. And the children manded them, saying, e“Do not go into the way will rise up against parents and cause them to of the Gentiles and do not enter into any city be put to death. of fthe Samaritans. 22 “And eyou will be hated by all men for My 6 g“But go rather to the hlost sheep of the house name’s sake. fBut he who endures to the end of Israel. will be saved. 7 i“And as you go, preach, saying, j‘The king- 23 g“But when they persecute you in this city, dom of heaven is at hand.’ flee to another. For truly I say to you, you will 8 “Heal the sick. Raise the dead. Cleanse the not have hgone through the cities of Israel iuntil lepers. Cast out demons. kFreely you have re- the Son of Man comes. ceived, freely give. 24 j“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor 9 l“Provide neither gold nor silver nor mcopper the bondservant above his master. in your money belts, 25 “It is enough for the disciple that he be like 10 “nor bag for your journey, nor two coats, his teacher, and the bondservant like his mas- nor sandals, nor a staff, nfor the worker is wor- ter. kIf they have called the master of the house thy of his food. Beelzebul, how much more will they call those 11 o“And into whatever city or town you en- of his household! ter, inquire who is worthy in it, and there stay 26 “Therefore, do not fear them. lFor there is until you go. nothing covered that will not be revealed and 12 “And when you come into a household, hidden that will not be known. greet it. 27 ¶ “What I tell you in darkness, mspeak in 13 p“And if the house is worthy, let your peace the light. And what you hear in the ear, preach come upon it. qBut if it is not worthy, let your on the housetops. peace return to you. 28 n“And do not fear those who kill the body, 14 r“And whoever will not receive you or hear but are not able to kill the soul. But rather ofear h Lk 10:2 i 2 Th 3:1 Chapter 10: a Lk 6:13 b Jn 1:42 c At 1:13 d Jn 13:2,26 e Mt 4:15 f Jn 4:9 g Mt 15:24 h Jr 50:6 i Lk 9:2 j Mt 3:2 k At 8:18 l 1 Sm 9:7 m Mk 6:8 n 1 Tm 5:18 o Lk 10:8 p Lk 10:5 q Ps 35:13 r Mk 6:11 s At 13:51 t Mt 11:22,24 u Lk 10:3 v Ep 5:15 w Ph 2:14-16 x Mk 13:9 y At 5:40; 22:19; 26:11 z 2 Tm 4:16 a Lk 12:11,12; 21:14,15 b Ex 4:12 c 2 Sm 23:2 d Mc 7:6 e Lk 21:17 f Mk 13:13 g At 8:1 h Mk 13:10 i Mt 16:28 j Jn 15:20 k Jn 8:48,52 l Mk 4:22 m At 5:20 n Lk 12:4 o Lk 12:5 17 International King James Version Matthew 11 Him who is able to destroy both soul and body ished giving instructions to His twelve dis- in hell. ciples, He departed from there to ateach and to 29 “Are not two psparrows sold for a farthing? preach in their cities. And yet not one of them will fall to the ground 2 bNow when John had heard cin the prison apart from your Father. concerning the works of Christ, he sent word 30 q“But the very hairs of your head are all through his disciples, numbered. 3 asking Him, “Are You the One who is dto 31 “Therefore, do not fear. You are more valu- come, or do we look for another?” able than many sparrows. 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and 32 ¶ r“Therefore, whoever will confess Me be- show John again those things that you hear and fore men, shim I will also confess before My see. Father who is in heaven. 5 e“The blind receive their sight and the lame 33 t“But whoever will deny Me before men, walk. The lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear. him I will also deny before My Father who is The dead are raised up and fthe poor have the in heaven. gospel preached to them. 34 ¶ u“Do not think that I came to bring peace 6 “And blessed is he who does not take on the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but goffense because of Me.” a sword. 7 Now has they departed, Jesus began to say 35 “For I came to v‘set a man against his fa- to the multitudes concerning John, “What did ther, and the daughter against her mother, and you go out into the wilderness to see? iA reed the daughter-in-law against her mother-in- shaken with the wind? law.’ 8 “But what did you go out to see? A man 36 “And wa man’s enemies will be those of his clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who own household. wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses. 37 x“He who loves father or mother more than 9 “But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves Yes, I say to you, jand more than a prophet. son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of 10 “For this is the one about whom it is writ- Me. ten, k‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your 38 y“And he who does not take his cross and face, who will prepare Your way before You.’ follow after Me is not worthy of Me. 11 “Truly I say to you, among those who are 39 z“He who finds his life will lose it. And he born of women there has not risen a greater who loses his life for My sake will find it. than John the Baptist. However, he who is least 40 ¶ a“He who receives you receives Me. And in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. 12 l“And from the days of John the Baptist 41 b“He who receives a prophet in the name until now the kingdom of heaven suffers vio- of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. lence, and the violent take it by force. And he who receives a righteous man in the 13 m“For all the prophets and the law proph- name of a righteous man will receive a righ- esied until John. teous man’s reward. 14 “And if you are willing to receive it, this is 42 c“And whoever, in the name of a disciple, nElijah who was to come. will give to one of these little ones a cup of 15 o“He who has ears to hear, let him hear. cold water, truly I say to you, he will by no 16 p“But to what will I compare this genera- means lose his reward.” tion? It is like children sitting in the market- places and calling to their fellows, Chapter 11 17 “and saying, ‘We played the flute for you John the Baptist and you did not dance. We sang a dirge to you 1 ¶ Now it came to pass when Jesus had fin- and you did not mourn.’ p Lk 12:6,7 q Lk 21:18 r Lk 12:8 s Rv 3:5 t 2 Tm 2:12 u Lk 12:49 v Mc 7:6 w Jn 13:18 x Lk 14:26 y Mk 8:34 z Jn 12:25 a Lk 9:48 b 1 Kg 17:10 c Mk 9:41 Chapter 11: a Lk 23:5 b Lk 7:18-35 c Mt 4:12; 14:3 d Jn 6:14 e Is 29:18; 35:4-6 f Ps 22:26; Is 61:1 g Rm 9:32 h Lk 7:24 i Ep 4:14 j Lk 1:76; 20:6 k Ml 3:1 l Lk 16:16 m Ml 4:4-6 n Lk 1:17 o Lk 8:8 p Lk 7:31 18 International King James Version Matthew 12 18 “For John came neither eating nor drink- 30 g“For My yoke is easy and My burden is ing, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ light.” 19 “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man Chapter 12 and a winebibber, qa friend of tax collectors Lord of the Sabbath and sinners.’ rBut wisdom is vindicated by her 1 ¶ At that time aJesus went on the Sabbath works.” through the grainfields. And His disciples were hungry and began to bpluck the ears of grain Woe to Unrepentant Cities and to eat. 20 ¶ sThen He began to rebuke the cities in 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to which most of His mighty works were done, Him, “Behold, Your disciples do what is not because they did not repent. lawful to do on the Sabbath.” 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, 3 But He said to them, “Have you not read Bethsaida! For if the mighty works that were cwhat David did when he was hungry, he and done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, those who were with him, they would have repented long ago tin sack- 4 “how he entered into the house of God and cloth and ashes. ate dthe showbread, which was not lawful for 22 “But I say to you, uit will be more tolerable him to eat, nor for those who were with him, for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than ebut only for the priests? for you. 5 “Or have you not read in the flaw that on the 23 “And you, Capernaum, vwill you be ex- Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sab- alted to heaven? No, you will be brought down bath and are innocent? to Hades, for if the mighty works that were 6 “But I say to you, that in this place is gOne done in you had been done in Sodom, it would greater than the temple. have remained until this day. 7 “But if you had known what this means, h‘I 24 “But I say to you, wthat it will be more desire mercy and not sacrifice,’ you would not tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of have condemned the innocent. judgment than for you.” 8 “For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” 9 ¶ iNow when He had departed from there, Come to Jesus He went into their synagogue. 25 ¶ xAt that time Jesus answered and said, “I 10 And behold, there was a man whose hand thank You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, had withered. In order that they might accuse because yYou have hidden these things from Him, they asked Him, saying, j“Is it lawful to the wise and prudent, zand have revealed them heal on the Sabbath?” to babes. 11 Then He said to them, “What man is there 26 “Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in among you who has a sheep, and if it falls into Your sight. a pit on the Sabbath, will not lay hold of it and 27 a“All things have been delivered to Me by lift it out? My Father. And no one knows the Son except 12 “How much more valuable then is a man the Father. bNor does anyone know the Father than a sheep? Therefore, it is lawful to do good except the Son, and the one to whom the Son on the Sabbath.” desires to reveal Him. 13 Then He said to the man, “Stretch forth 28 “Come to cMe all you who labor and are your hand.” And he stretched it forth, and it heavy laden, and I will give you rest. was restored to normal like the other. 29 “Take My yoke upon you dand learn from 14 Then the kPharisees went out and held a Me, for I am gentle and elowly in heart, fand council against Him, how they might destroy you will find rest for your souls. Him. q Mt 9:10 r Lk 7:35 s Lk 10:13-15,18 t Jh 3:6-8 u Mt 10:15; 11:24 v Is 14:13 w Mt 10:15 x Lk 10:21,22 y Ps 8:2 z Mt 16:17 a Mt 28:18 b Jn 1:18; 6:46; 10:15 c Jn 6:35-37 d Ph 2:5 e Zc 9:9 f Jr 6:16 g 1 Jn 5:3 Chapter 12: a Lk 6:1-5 b Dt 23:25 c 1 Sm 21:6 d Lv 24:5 e Ex 29:32 f Nm 28:9 g Is 66:1,2 h Hs 6:6 i Mk 3:1-6 j Jn 9:16 k Mk 3:6 19 International King James Version Matthew 12 God’s Humble Servant abroad. 15 ¶ But when Jesus knew it, lHe withdrew 31 ¶ “Therefore, I say to you, wall manner of Himself from there. And mmany followed Him, sin and blasphemy will be forgiven to men. and He healed them all. xBut the blasphemy against the Spirit will not 16 And He ncharged them that they should not be forgiven. make Him known, 32 “And whoever yspeaks a word against the 17 so that it might be fulfilled that was spoken Son of Man, zit will be forgiven him. But who- by Isaiah the prophet, saying, ever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not 18 “Behold, oMy Servant whom I have cho- be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age sen. My Beloved pin whom My soul is well to come. pleased. I will put My Spirit upon Him and He 33 ¶ “Either make the tree good and aits fruit will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit 19 He will not strive, nor cry. Nor will any- bad. For the tree is known by its fruit. one hear His voice in the streets. 34 b“O generation of vipers, how can you, 20 A bruised reed He will not break and a being evil, speak good things? cFor out of the smoking flax He will not quench, until He leads abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. justice to victory. 35 “The good man brings good treasure out 21 And in His name the Gentiles will hope.” of good things. And an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. Jesus and Beelzebul 36 “But I say to you, that every idle word that 22 ¶ qThen one was brought to Him possessed men will speak, they will give account for it in with a demon, blind and mute. And He healed the day of judgment. him, so that the mute both spoke and saw. 37 “For by your words you will be justified, 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, and by your words you will be condemned.” “Is not this the rSon of David?” 24 But swhen the Pharisees heard it, they said, The Sign of Jonah “This man does not cast out demons except 38 ¶ dThen some of the scribes and Pharisees by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a 25 Now Jesus tknew their thoughts. And He sign from You.” said to them, “Every kingdom divided against 39 But He answered and said to them, “An itself is brought to desolation. And every city evil and eadulterous generation seeks after a or house divided against itself will not stand. sign. And no sign will be given to it except the 26 “And if Satan casts out Satan, he is di- sign of the prophet Jonah. vided against himself. How then will his king- 40 f“For as Jonah was three days and three dom stand? nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the 27 “And if I by Beelzebul cast out demons, Son of Man be three days and three nights in by whom do your children cast them out? the heart of the earth. Therefore, they will be your judges. 41 g“The men of Nineveh will rise up in judg- 28 “But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of ment with this generation and will hcondemn God, uthen the kingdom of God has come unto it, ibecause they repented unto the preaching you. of Jonah. And behold, someone greater than 29 v“Or how can one enter a strong man’s Jonah is here. house and plunder his goods, except he first 42 j“The Queen of the South will rise up in bind the strong man? And then he will plunder the judgment with this generation and will con- his house. demn it, for she came from the ends of the earth 30 “He who is not with Me is against Me. to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold, And he who does not gather with Me scatters someone greater than Solomon is here. l Mk 3:7 m Mt 19:2 n Mt 8:4; 9:30; 17:9 o Is 42:1-4; 49:3 p Mt 3:17; 17:5 q Lk 11:14,15 r Mt 9:27; 21:9 s Mt 9:34 t Mt 9:4 u Dn 2:44; 7:14 v Is 49:24 w Mk 3:28-30 x At 7:51 y Jn 7:12,52 z 1 Tm 1:3 a Mt 7:16-18 b Mt 3:7; 23:33 c Lk 6:45 d Mk 8:11 e Mt 16:4 f Jh 1:17 g Lk 11:32 h Jr 3:11 i Jh 3:5 j 1 Kg 10:1-13 20 International King James Version Matthew 13 43 ¶ k“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a withered away. man, lit passes through dry places, seeking rest, 7 “And some fell among thorns. And the thorns and finds none. sprang up and choked them. 44 “Then he says, ‘I will return to my house 8 “But others fell on good ground and brought from where I came out.’ And when he comes, forth fruit, some ea hundredfold, some sixty, he finds it empty, swept and put in order. some thirty. 45 “Then he goes and takes with him seven 9 f“He who has ears, let him hear.” other spirits more wicked than himself, and 10 ¶ And the disciples came and said to Him, they enter in and dwell there. mAnd the last “Why do you speak to them in parables?” state of that man is worse than the first. So 11 He answered and said to them, “Because will it be also with this wicked generation.” git has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it Mother and Brothers of Jesus has not been given. 46 ¶ While He was still talking to the people, 12 h“For whoever has, to him will be given, nbehold, His mother and His obrothers stood and he will have more abundance. But who- outside, desiring to speak with Him. ever does not have, even what he has will be 47 Then one said to Him, “Behold, pYour taken away from him. mother and Your brothers stand outside, desir- 13 “Therefore, I speak to them in parables ing to speak with You.” because seeing they do not see and hearing they 48 But He answered and said to him who told do not hear, nor do they understand. Him, “Who is My mother? And who are My 14 “And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is brothers?” fulfilled, which says, ‘By ihearing you will hear 49 Then He stretched forth His hand toward and will not understand. And seeing you will His disciples and said, “Behold, My mother see and will not jperceive. and My qbrothers! 15 For the heart of this people has become 50 “For rwhoever will do the will of My Fa- calloused. Their ears kare hard of hearing and ther who is in heaven, the same is My brother they have lclosed their eyes. Otherwise, they and sister and mother.” might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and return so Chapter 13 that I would mheal them.’ Parable of the Sower 16 “But nblessed are your eyes, for they see, 1 ¶ The same day Jesus went out of the house and your ears, for they hear. and asat by the sea shore. 17 “For truly I say to you, othat many proph- 2 And bgreat multitudes were gathered together ets and righteous men desired to see what you to Him, so that cHe went into a boat and sat. see and have not seen it; and to hear what you And the whole multitude stood on the shore. hear and have not heard it. 3 ¶ And He spoke many things to them in 18 ¶ p“Therefore, hear the parable of the sower. parables, saying, d“Behold, a sower went forth 19 “When anyone hears the word qof the king- to sow. dom and does not understand, then the wicked 4 “And when he sowed, some seeds fell by one comes and snatches away what was sown the wayside. And the birds came and devoured in his heart. This is he who received seed by them. the wayside. 5 “Some fell on stony places, where they did 20 “But he who received the seed on stony not have much soil. And they immediately places, this is he who hears the word and im- sprang up because they had no depth of soil. mediately rreceives it with joy. 6 “And when the sun was up, they were 21 “However, he has no root in himself, but scorched. And because they had no root they endures only for a while. For when stribulation k Lk 11:24-26 l 1 Pt 5:8 m 2 Pt 2:20-22 n Lk 8:19-21 o Jn 2:12; 7:3,5 p Mt 13:55,56 q Jn 20:17 r Jn 15:14 Chapter 13: a Mk 4:1- 12 b Lk 8:4 c Lk 5:3 d Lk 8:5 e Gn 26:12 f Mt 11:15 g Mk 4:10,11 h Mt 25:29 i Is 6:9,10; Ez 12:2 j Jn 3:36 k Hb 5:11 l Lk 19:42 m At 28:26,27 n Lk 10:23,24 o Hb 11:13 p Mk 4:13-20 q Mt 4:23 r Is 58:2 s At 14:22 21 International King James Version Matthew 13 or persecution arises because of the word, im- kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman mediately the falls away. took and hid in three measures of meal until 22 u“He who received seed vamong the thorns bthe whole was leavened.” is he who hears the word, and the worries of 34 ¶ cAll these things Jesus spoke to the multi- this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke tude in parables. And without a parable He did the word, and he becomes unfruitful. not speak to them, 23 “But he who received seed sown on the 35 so that it might be fulfilled that was spoken good ground is he who hears the word and un- by the prophet, saying, d“I will open My mouth derstands it. He indeed bears wfruit and brings in parables. eI will utter things that have been forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some kept secret from the foundation of the world.” thirty.” Explanation of the Tares Parable of the Tares 36 ¶ Then Jesus sent the multitude away and 24 ¶ Another parable He set before them, say- went into the house. And His disciples came ing, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of sowed good seed in his field. the tares of the field.” 25 “But while men slept his enemy came and 37 He answered and said to them, “He who sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 26 “But when the grain sprouted and brought 38 f“The field is the world. The good seed are forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are gthe 27 “So the bondservants of the landowner children of the wicked one. came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow 39 “The enemy who sowed them is the devil. good seed in your field? How then does it have hThe harvest is the end of the age, and the reap- tares?’ ers are messengers. 28 “He said to them, ‘An enemy has done 40 “Therefore, as the tares are gathered and this.’ The bondservants said to him, ‘Do you burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of want us, then, to go and gather them up?’ this age. 29 “But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up 41 “The Son of Man will send forth His mes- the tares, you root up also the wheat with them. sengers and ithey will gather out of His king- 30 ‘Let both grow together until the harvest. dom all things that offend and those who com- And in the time of harvest I will say to the mit lawlessness. reapers, “Gather together first the tares and 42 j“And He will cast them into a furnace of bind them in bundles to burn them. But xgather fire. kThere will be wailing and gnashing of the wheat into My barn.”’” teeth. 43 l“Then the righteous will shine forth as the Parable of the Mustard Seed sun in the kingdom of their Father. mHe who 31 ¶ Another parable He set before them, say- has ears, let him hear. ing, y“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his Parable of the Hidden Treasure field, 44 ¶ “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like 32 “which indeed is the least of all seeds. But treasure hidden in a field that a man found and when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs hid again. And for joy over it, he goes and and becomes a ztree, so that the birds of the air nsells all that he has and obuys that field. come and nest in its branches.” Parable of the Pearl Parable of the Leaven 45 ¶ “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a 33 ¶ aAnother parable He spoke to them, “The merchant seeking fine pearls, t Mt 11:6 u 1 Tm 6:9 v Jr 4:3 w Cl 1:6 x Mt 3:12 y Lk 13:18,19 z Ez 17:22-24; 31:3-9 a Lk 13:20,21 b 1 Co 5:6 c Ps 78:2; Mk 4:33,34 d Ps 78:2 e Ep 3:9 f Rm 10:18 g Jn 8:44 h Rv 14:15 i Mt 18:7 j Rv 19:20; 20:10 k Mt 8:12; 13:50 l Dn 12:3 m Mt 13:9 n Ph 3:7,8 o Is 55:1 22 International King James Version Matthew 14 46 “who, when he had found pone pearl of the fame of Jesus. great price, went and sold all that he had and 2 And he said to his servants, “This is John bought it. the Baptist. He is risen from the dead and that is why these powers are at work in Him.” Parable of the Net 3 bFor Herod had laid hold on John and bound 47 ¶ “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a him and put him in prison for Herodias’ sake, net that was cast into the sea, qgathering fish of his brother Philip’s wife. every kind, 4 For John said to him, c“It is not lawful for 48 “which, when it was full, they drew to shore you to have her.” and sat down and gathered the good fish into 5 And although he wanted to put him to death, vessels, but cast the bad away. he feared the multitude dbecause they consid- 49 “So it will be at the end of the age. The ered him as a prophet. messengers will go out and rseparate the 6 But when Herod’s birthday came, the daugh- wicked from among the righteous, ter of Herodias danced before them and 50 “and will cast them into the furnace of fire. pleased Herod. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 7 Therefore, he promised with an oath to give 51 “Have you understood all these things?” her whatever she might ask. They said to Him, “Yes.” 8 And she, having been prompted by her 52 Then He said to them, “Therefore, every mother, said, “Give me here the head of John scribe who is made a disciple of the kingdom the Baptist on a platter.” of heaven is like a man who is a householder 9 And the king was sorry. Nevertheless, be- who brings out of his treasure sthings new and cause of the oath and those who sat with him, old.” he commanded it to be given to her. 10 And he sent and beheaded John in the Prophet Without Honor prison. 53 ¶ And it came to pass when Jesus had fin- 11 And his head was brought on a platter and ished these parables, He departed from there. given to the girl. And she brought it to her 54 Now twhen He came into His own country, mother. He taught them in their synagogue, so that they 12 And his disciples came and took up the were astonished. And they said, “Where did body and buried it, and went and told Jesus. this man receive this wisdom and these powers? Feeding Five Thousand 55 u“Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His 13 ¶ eWhen Jesus heard of it, He departed pri- mother called Mary, and vHis brothers, wJames vately from there by boat to a deserted place. and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And when the people heard this, they followed 56 “And His sisters, are they not all with us? Him on foot out of the cities. Where then did this man receive all these 14 And Jesus went out and saw a great multi- things?” tude, and fwas moved with compassion for 57 So they xwere offended by Him. But Jesus them. And He healed their sick. said to them, y“A prophet is not without honor, 15 And gwhen it was evening, His disciples except in his own country and in his own came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place house.” and the time is now past. Send the multitude 58 So zHe did not do many mighty works there away so that they may go into the villages and because of their unbelief. buy food for themselves.” 16 But Jesus said to them, “They do not need Chapter 14 to go away. You give them something to eat.” The Death of John the Baptist 17 And they said to Him, “We have here only 1 ¶ At that time aHerod the tetrarch heard of five loaves and two fish.” p Pv 2:4; 3:14,15; 8:10,19 q Mt 22:9,10 r Mt 25:32 s Ss 7:13 t Lk 4:16 u Jn 6:42 v Mt 12:46 w Mk 15:40 x Mt 11:6 y Lk 4:24 z Mk 6:5,6 Chapter 14: a Mk 6:14-29 b Lk 3:19,20 c Lv 18:16; 20:21 d Lk 20:6 e Jn 6:1,2 f Mk 6:34 g Lk 9:12 23 International King James Version Matthew 15 18 He said, “Bring them here to Me.” Him, saying, “Truly, nYou are the Son of God.” 19 Then He commanded the multitudes to sit 34 ¶ Now owhen they had crossed over, they down on the grass. And He took the five loaves came to Gennesaret. and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, 35 And when the men of that place recog- hHe blessed and broke the loaves and gave nized Him, they sent out into all the surround- them to the disciples. And the disciples gave ing country and brought to Him all who were them to the multitudes. diseased. 20 So they all ate and were filled. And they 36 And they begged Him that they might only took up twelve baskets full of the fragments ptouch the hem of His garment. And as many that remained. qas touched it were made perfectly whole. 21 Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Chapter 15 The Clean and Unclean Walking on Water 1 ¶ Then athe scribes and Pharisees who were 22 ¶ Immediately, Jesus made His disciples from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, get into a boat and go before Him to the other 2 b“Why do Your disciples transgress the tra- side while He sent the multitudes away. dition of the elders? For they do not wash their 23 Now iwhen He had sent the multitudes hands when they eat bread.” away, He went up on a mountain by Himself 3 But He answered and said to them, “Why to pray. And jwhen evening came, He was there do you also transgress the commandment of alone. God for the sake of your tradition? 24 Now the boat was many furlongs away from 4 “For God commanded, saying, c‘Honor your the land, tossed by waves, for the wind was father and mother,’ and, d‘He who curses fa- contrary. ther or mother, let him be put to death.’ 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus 5 “But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or went to them, walking on the sea. his mother, e“Whatever gift you might receive 26 Now when the disciples saw Him kwalking from me has been given to God,” on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a 6 ‘he is not to honor his father.’ Thus you have ghost!” And they cried out for fear. made the word of God of no effect by your 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, say- tradition. ing, “Be of good lcheer! It is I. Do not be 7 “You fhypocrites! Rightly did Isaiah proph- afraid.” esy of you, saying, 28 Then Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, 8 ‘These gpeople honor Me with their lips, if it is You, command me to come to You on but their heart is far from Me. the water.” 9 But in vain do they worship Me, hteaching 29 And He said, “Come.” And when Peter got as doctrines the commandments of men.’” down out of the boat, he walked on the water 10 And iHe called the multitude and said to to go to Jesus. them, “Hear and understand. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid. 11 “It is jnot what goes into the mouth that And beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, defiles a man. But what comes out of the “Lord, save me!” mouth, this defiles a man.” 31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His 12 Then His disciples came and said to Him, hand and caught him. And He said to him, “O “Do You know that the Pharisees were of- you of mlittle faith, why did you doubt?” fended when they heard this saying?” 32 Now when they got into the boat, the wind 13 But He answered and said, k“Every plant ceased. that My heavenly Father has not planted will 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped be uprooted. h Mt 15:36; 26:26 i Mk 6:46 j Jn 6:16 k Jb 9:8 l At 23:11; 27:22,25,36 m Mt 6:30; 8:26 n Ps 2:7 o Mk 6:53 p Mk 5:24-34 q Lk 6:19 Chapter 15: a Mk 7:1 b Mk 7:5 c Dt 5:16 d Ex 21:17 e Mk 7:11,12 f Mk 7:6 g Ps 78:36; Is 29:13 h Cl 2:18-22 i Mk 7:14 j At 10:15 k Jn 15:2 24 International King James Version Matthew 16 14 “Let them alone. lThey are blind leaders of xnear to the sea of Galilee. And He went up the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both onto a mountain and sat down there. will fall into the ditch.” 30 And ygreat multitudes came to Him, hav- 15 mThen Peter answered and said to Him, ing with them those who were lame, blind, “Explain to us this parable.” mute, crippled, and many others. And they laid 16 And Jesus said, n“Are you also still with- them down at Jesus’ zfeet. And He healed them. out understanding? 31 So the multitude marveled when they saw 17 “Do you not yet understand that owhatever the mute speaking, the crippled made whole, enters into the mouth goes into the stomach the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And and is eliminated? they aglorified the God of Israel. 18 “But pthose things that proceed out of the 32 ¶ Then bJesus called His disciples to Him, mouth come from the heart, and they defile and said, “I have compassion on the multitude the man. because they have continued with Me now 19 q“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, three days and have nothing to eat. And I do murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false not want to send them away hungry lest they witness, slander. faint on the way.” 20 “These are the things that defile a man. 33 And cHis disciples said to Him, “Where But to eat with unwashed hands does not de- would we get enough bread in the wilderness file a man.” to fill such a great multitude?” 34 Then Jesus said to them, “How many loaves Faith of a Canaanite Woman do you have?” And they said, “Seven and a 21 ¶ rThen Jesus went away from there and few small fish.” departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 35 And He commanded the multitude to sit 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came out down on the ground. of the same region. And she cried out to Him, 36 And dHe took the seven loaves and the fish. saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, sSon of And egiving thanks, He broke them and gave David. My daughter is cruelly possessed with to His disciples and the disciples to the multi- a demon.” tude. 23 But He did not answer her a word. And 37 So they all ate and were filled. And they His disciples came and urged Him, saying, took up of the broken pieces that were left, “Send her away, for she cries out after us.” seven baskets full. 24 But He answered and said, t“I was not sent 38 Now they who ate were four thousand men, but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” beside women and children. 25 Then she came and worshiped Him, say- 39 Then fHe sent away the multitude, got into ing, “Lord, help me!” the boat, and came into the region of Magadan. 26 But He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to udogs.” Chapter 16 27 And she said, “Yes, Lord. But even the Call for a Sign dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from their 1 ¶ The aPharisees and the Sadducees came, master’s table.” and testing Him, desired that He would show 28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O them a sign from heaven. woman, vgreat is your faith. Let it be to you 2 He answered and said to them, “When it is even as you wish.” And her daughter was made evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for whole from that very hour. the sky is red.’ 3 “And in the morning, ‘It will be bad weather Feeding Four Thousand today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You 29 ¶ Now wJesus departed from there and came can discern the face of the sky, but you cannot l Lk 6:39 m Mk7:17 n Mt 16:9 o 1 Co 6:13 p Js 3:6 q Pv 6:14 r Mk 7:24-30 s Mt 1:1; 22:41,42 t Mt 10:5,6 u Mt 7:6 v Lk 7:9 w Mk 7:31-37 x Mt 4:18 y Is 35:5,6 z Lk 7: 38; 8:41; 10:39 a Lk 5:25,26; 19:37,38 b Mk 8:1-10 c 2 Kg 4:43 d Mt 14:19; 26:27 e Lk 22:19 f Mk 8:10 Chapter 16: a Mk 8:11 25 International King James Version Matthew 17 discern the signs of the times. and oupon this rock I will build My church and 4 b“A wicked and adulterous generation seeks pthe gates of Hades will not prevail against it. after a sign. And no sign will be given to it, but 19 q“And I will give to you the keys of the the sign of Jonah.” And He left them and de- kingdom of heaven. And whatever you bind parted. on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will have been Leaven of Religious Leaders loosed in heaven.” 5 ¶ Now cwhen His disciples came to the other 20 rThen He charged His disciples that they side, they had forgotten to take bread. should tell no one that He was the Christ. 6 Then Jesus said to them, d“Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Jesus Prophesies His Death the Sadducees.” 21 ¶ From that time Jesus began sto show His 7 And they reasoned among themselves, say- disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suf- ing, “It is because we have taken no bread.” fer many things from the elders and chief 8 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “O priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised you of little faith, why do you reason among the third day. yourselves because you have no bread? 22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to 9 e“Do you not yet understand, or remember rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord! the five loaves of the five thousand, and how This will not happen to You!” many baskets you took up? 23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get be- 10 f“Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, hind Me, tSatan! uYou are an offense to Me, and how many baskets you took up? for you are not mindful of the things of God, 11 “How is it that you do not understand that but the things of men.” I did not speak to you concerning bread, but 24 ¶ vThen Jesus said to His disciples, “If any- beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of one desires to come after Me, let him deny the Sadducees?” himself and take up his cross and wfollow Me. 12 Then they understood that He did not say 25 “For xwhoever desires to save his life will to beware of the leaven of bread, but of the lose it. And whoever desires to lose his life for teaching of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. My sake will find it. 26 “For what will it yprofit a man if he will Peter’s Confession gain the whole world and lose his own soul? 13 ¶ When Jesus came into the region of Or zwhat will a man give in exchange for his Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, say- soul? ing, g“Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, 27 “For the aSon of Man will come in the glory am?” of His Father bwith His angels, and cthen He 14 And they said, h“Some say John the Bap- will reward every man according to his works. tist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or ione 28 “Truly I say to you, dthere are some stand- of the prophets.” ing here who will not taste of death until they 15 He said to them, “But who do jyou say I see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” am?” 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, k“You Chapter 17 are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” The Transfiguration 17 And Jesus answered and said to him, 1 ¶ And aafter six days Jesus took Peter, James “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for lflesh and John his brother, and led them up on a and blood has not revealed this to you, but mMy high mountain by themselves. Father who is in heaven. 2 Then He was transfigured before them. And 18 “And I also say to you, that nyou are Peter, His face shone as the sun and His garments b Mt 12:39 c Mk 8:14 d Lk 12:1 e Mt 14:15-21 f Mt 15:32-38 g Lk 9:18 h Mt 14:2 i Mt 21:11 j Jn 6:67 k At 8:37; 9:20 l Ep 2:8 m Gl 1:16 n Jn 1:42 o Ep 2:20 p Is 38:10 q Mt 18:18 r Lk 9:21 s Lk 9:22; 18:31; 24:46 t Mt 4:10 u Rm 8:7 v 2 Tm 3:12 w 1 Pt 2:21 x Jn 12:25 y Lk 12:20,21 z Ps 49:7,8 a Mk 8:38 b Dn 7:10 c Rm 2:6 d Lk 9:27 Chapter 17: a Mk 9:2-8 26 International King James Version Matthew 18 became white as the light. parted out of him. And the child was healed 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses from that very hour. and Elijah talking with Him. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately, 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, and said, “Why could we not cast him out?” “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, 20 And Jesus said to them, “Because of your I will make here three tabernacles, one for You little faith. For truly I say to you, qif you have and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to 5 bWhile he was still speaking, a bright cloud this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and overshadowed them. And behold, a voice out it will move. And nothing will be impossible of the cloud said, c“This is My beloved Son to you. din whom I am well pleased. eHear Him.” 21 [“But this kind does not go out except by 6 And fwhen the disciples heard it, they fell on prayer and fasting.”] their faces and were greatly afraid. 22 ¶ And rwhile they came together in Gali- 7 Then Jesus came and gtouched them, and lee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man will said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” be betrayed into the hands of men. 8 And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one 23 “And they will kill Him, and the third day except Jesus. He will be raised up.” And they were exceed- 9 And as they were coming down from the ingly ssorrowful. mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, “Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man The Temple Tax has risen again from the dead.” 24 ¶ And twhen they came to Capernaum, those 10 Then His disciples asked Him, saying, who received the temple tax came to Peter and h“Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must said, “Does your teacher not pay the temple first come?” tax?” 11 And Jesus answered and said to them, 25 He said, “Yes.” And when he had come “Elijah is coming and will irestore all things. into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, say- 12 j“But I say to you that Elijah has already ing, “What do you think, Simon? From whom come, and they kdid not know him, but have do the kings of the earth take custom or taxes, done to him whatever they wished. Likewise from their own sons or from uothers?” lthe Son of Man will also suffer at their hands.” 26 Peter said to Him, “From others.” Jesus 13 mThen the disciples understood that He said to him, “Then the sons are exempt. spoke to them of John the Baptist. 27 “However, lest we should offend them, go to the sea and cast in a hook, and take up the Healing a Demoniac Boy fish that first comes up. And when you have 14 ¶ And nwhen they had come to the multi- opened his mouth, you will find a piece of tude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to money. Take that and give to them for Me and Him, and saying, you.” 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is a lunatic and is very ill, for he often falls into the Chapter 18 fire and often into the water. Competition for Greatness 16 “And I brought him to Your disciples and 1 ¶ aAt the same time the disciples came to they could not heal him.” Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the king- 17 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faith- dom of heaven?” less and operverse generation, how long will I 2 And Jesus called a little bchild to Himself be with you? How long will I bear with you? and set him in the midst of them. Bring him here to Me.” 3 And He said, “Truly I say to you, cunless 18 And Jesus prebuked the demon and he de- you are converted and become as little chil- b 2 Pt 1:17 c Mk 1:11 d Is 42:1; Mt 3;17; 12:18 e Dt 18:15,19 f 2 Pt 1:18 g Dn 8:18 h Ml 4:5 i Ml 4:6 j Mk 9:12,13 k Mt 14:3,10 l Mt 16:21 m Mt 11:14 n Mk 9:14-28 o Ph 2:15 p Lk 4:41 q Lk 17:6 r Mk 8:31 s Jn 16:6; 19:30; At 10:40 t Mk 9:33 u Is 60:10- 17 Chapter 18: a Lk 9:46-48; 22:24-27 b Mt 19:14 c Lk 18:16 27 International King James Version Matthew 18 dren, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. three witnesses every word may be estab- 4 d“Therefore, whoever will humble himself lished.’ as this little child, the same is greatest in the 17 “And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to kingdom of heaven. the assembly. But if he refuses to hear the as- 5 e“And whoever receives a little child like sembly, let him be to you as a rGentile and a this in My name receives Me. tax collector. 6 f“But whoever causes one of these little ones 18 “Truly I say to you, swhatever you will bind who believe in Me to stumble, it would be bet- on earth will have been bound in heaven. And ter for him that a millstone were hung around whatever you will loose on earth will have been his neck and he were drowned in the depth of loosed in heaven. the sea. 19 t“Again, truly I say to you that if two of 7 “Woe to the world because of offenses! For you will agree on earth concerning anything it is inevitable that goffenses come, but hwoe to that they will ask, uit will be done for them by that man through whom the offense comes! My Father who is in heaven. 8 i“Therefore, if your hand or your foot causes 20 “For where two or three are gathered you to stumble, cut it off and cast it from you. vtogether in My name, there I am in the midst It is better for you to enter into life crippled or of them.” lame, than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire. Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 9 “And if your eye causes you to stumble, 21 ¶ Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for how often will my brother sin against me and I you to enter into life with one eye, than having forgive him? wUp to seven times?” two eyes to be cast into the fiery hell. 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you xup 10 “Take heed that you do not despise one of to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like jtheir angels continually ksee the face of My a certain king who wanted to settle accounts Father who is in heaven. with his bondservants. 11 l[For the Son of Man has come to save that 24 “And when he had begun to settle them, which was lost.] one was brought to him who owed him ten 12 m“What do you think? If a man has a hun- thousand talents. dred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does 25 “But since he was not able to pay, his lord he not leave the ninety-nine and go into the commanded yhim to be sold, along with his mountains and seek the one that is straying? wife and children and all that he had, and re- 13 “And if he should find it, truly I say to you, payment to be made. he rejoices more over that sheep than over the 26 “The bondservant therefore fell down be- ninety-nine who did not go astray. fore him, saying, ‘Lord, have patience with me 14 “Even so it is not the nwill of your Father and I will pay you all.’ who is in heaven that one of these little ones 27 “Then the lord of that bondservant was should perish. moved with compassion and released him and forgave him the debt. Sinning Against a Brother 28 “But the same bondservant went out and 15 ¶ “Moreover, oif your brother sins against found one of his fellow bondservants who you, go and tell him his fault between you and owed him a hundred denarii. And he laid hands him alone. If he hears you, pyou have gained on him and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay your brother. me what you owe.’ 16 “But if he will not hear, take with you one 29 “And his fellow bondservant fell down and or two more so that q‘by the mouth of two or begged him, saying, ‘Have patience with me d Mt 20:27; 23:11 e Mt 10:42 f Mk 9:42 g 1 Co 11:19 h Mt 26:24; 27:4,5 i Mt 5:29,30 j Hb 1:14 k Lk 1:19 l Lk 9:56 m Lk 15:4- 7 n 1 Tm 2:4 o Lv 19:17 p Js 5:20 q Dt 17:6; 19:15 r 2 Th 3:6,14 s Jn 20:22,23 t 1 Co 1:10 u 1 Jn 3:22; 5:14 v At 20:7 w Lk 17:4 x Cl 3:13 y 2 Kg 4:1 28 International King James Version Matthew 19 and I will pay you.’ wife except for fornication, and marries an- 30 “And he would not, but went and cast him other, commits adultery.” into prison until he should pay the debt. 10 His disciples said to Him, j“If such is the 31 “So when his fellow bondservants saw what case of the man with his wife, it is better not to was done, they were very grieved and came marry.” and told their lord all that had happened. 11 ¶ But He said to them, k“All men cannot 32 “Then his lord, after he had called him, receive this saying, but only those to whom it said to him, ‘You wicked bondservant! I for- is given. gave you zall that debt because you begged me. 12 “For there are some eunuchs who were 33 ‘Should you not also have had compassion born that way from their mother’s womb. And on your fellow bondservant, just as I had pity lthere are some eunuchs who were made eu- on you?’ nuchs by men. And there are eunuchs who have 34 “And his lord was angry, and delivered made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of him to the tormentors until he should repay all heaven’s sake. He who is able to accept it, let that was due to him. him accept it.” 35 a“So likewise will My heavenly Father do also to you, if each one of you does not from Little Children the heart forgive his brother.” 13 ¶ mThen little children were brought to Him so that He might put His hands on them and Chapter 19 pray. And the disciples rebuked them. Divorce 14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come 1 ¶ Now it came to pass awhen Jesus had fin- to Me and do not forbid them, nfor of such is ished these sayings, He departed from Galilee the kingdom of heaven.” and came into the region of Judea beyond Jor- 15 And He laid His hands on them, and de- dan. parted from there. 2 And bgreat multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. Rich Young Ruler 3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, 16 ¶ And obehold, one came and said to Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to “Teacher, what good thing must I do so that I put away his wife for every cause?” may have eternal life?” 4 And He answered and said to them, “Have 17 And He said to him, “Why do you ask Me you not read that He who created them in the about what is pgood? There is only One who is beginning c‘made them male and female.’” good, that is, God. But if you wish to enter 5 And He said, d“‘For this cause a man will into life, qkeep the commandments.” leave his father and mother and will cleave to 18 He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, his wife. And ethe two will become one flesh?’ r“‘You will not murder. You will not commit 6 “Therefore, they are no longer two but one adultery. You will not steal. You will not bear flesh. What therefore God has joined together, false witness. let not man separate.” 19 s‘Honor your father and your mother. And, 7 They said to Him, f“Why then did Moses tyou will love your neighbor as yourself.’” command to give a certificate of divorce and 20 The young man said to Him, “All these to send her away?” things I have ukept. What do I still lack?” 8 He said to them, “Because of the ghardness 21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be per- of your hearts Moses permitted you to put away fect, vgo and sell what you have and give to your hwives. But from the beginning it was not the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. so. And come, follow Me.” 9 “Now iI say to you, whoever puts away his 22 But when the young man heard that say- z Lk 7:41-43 a Js 2:13 Chapter 19: a Mk 10:1-12 b Mt 12:15 c Gn 1:27; 5:2 d Gn 2:24 e 1 Co 6:16; 7:2 f Dt 24:1-4 g Hb 3:15 h Ml 2:16 i Mt 5:32 j Pv 21:19 k 1 Co 7:2,7,9,17 l 1 Co 7:32 m Lk 18:15 n Mt 18:3,4 o Mk 10:17-30 p Nh 1:7 q Lv 18:5 r Ex 20:13- 16 s Ex 20;12-16; Dt 5:16-20 t Lv 19:18 u Ph 3:6,7 v At 2:45; 4:34,35 29 International King James Version Matthew 20 ing, he went away sorrowful, for he had great and found others standing. And he said to them, possessions. ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ 23 ¶ Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I 7 “They said to him, ‘Because no man has say to you that wit is hard for a rich man to hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You also go into enter into the kingdom of heaven. the vineyard.’ 24 “And again I say to you, it is easier for a 8 “So when evening had come, the lord of the camel to go through the eye of a needle than vineyard said to his steward, ‘Call the labor- for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of ers and give them their wages, beginning with God.” the last to the first.’ 25 ¶ When His disciples heard this, they were 9 “And when those came who were hired about greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be the eleventh hour, they received every man a saved?” denarius. 26 And looking at them, Jesus said to them, 10 “But when the first came, they supposed “With men this is impossible, but xwith God that they would receive more. And everyone all things are possible.” likewise received one denarius. 27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Be- 11 “And when they had received it, they hold, ywe have forsaken all and followed You. grumbled against the landowner, Therefore, what will we have?” 12 “saying, ‘These last have worked only one 28 And Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to hour and you have made them equal to us, who you, that you who have followed Me, in the have borne the burden and heat of the day.’ regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on 13 “But he answered one of them, and said, the throne of His glory, zyou also will sit on ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Is- not agree with me for a denarius? rael. 14 ‘Take what is yours and go your way. I 29 a“And everyone who has left houses, or want to give to this last even as to you. brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or chil- 15 a‘Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish dren, or lands, for My name’s sake, will re- with my own? bIs your eye evil because I am ceive a hundredfold, and will inherit everlast- good?’ ing life. 16 c“So the last will be first and the first last.” 30 b“But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Jesus Prophesies His Death 17 ¶ dNow going up to Jerusalem, Jesus took Chapter 20 the twelve disciples aside on the road. And He Parable of the Laborers said to them, 1 ¶ “For the kingdom of heaven is like a land- 18 e“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem owner who went out early in the morning to and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the hire laborers for his vineyard. chief priests and to the scribes. And they will 2 “And when he had agreed with the laborers condemn Him to death. for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vine- 19 “And fthey will deliver Him to the Gentiles yard. to gmock and to hscourge and to icrucify. And 3 “And he went out about the third hour and the third day He will jrise again.” saw others standing idle in the marketplace.” 4 “And he said to them, ‘You also go into the Request of James and John vineyard, and whatever is right I will give you.’ 20 ¶ Then kthe mother of lZebedee’s sons came And they went their way. to Him with her sons, bowing down and ask- 5 “Again he went out about the sixth and ninth ing something of Him. hour and did likewise. 21 And He said to her, “What do you desire?” 6 “And about the eleventh hour he went out She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of w 1 Tm 6:9 x Jr 32:17 y Dt 33:9 z Lk 22:28-30 a Mk 10:29,30 b Lk 13:30 Chapter 20: a Rm 9:20,21 b Dt 15:9 c Mt 19:30 d Mk 10:32-34 e Mt 16:21; 26:47-57 f Mt 27:2 g Mt 26:67,68; 27:29,41 h Mt 27:26 i At 3:13-15 j Mt 28:5,6 k Mk 10:35-45 l Mt 4:21; 10:2 30 International King James Version Matthew 21 mine mmay sit, one on Your right hand and the Chapter 21 other on the left in Your kingdom.” The Triumphal Entry 22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do not 1 ¶ Now awhen they drew near to Jerusalem know what you ask. Are you able to drink of and had come to Bethphage, to the bMount of nthe cup that I am about to drink, and be bap- Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, tized with othe baptism with which I am bap- 2 saying to them, “Go into the village oppo- tized?” They said to Him, “We are able.” site you, and immediately you will find a don- 23 And He said to them, p“You will indeed key tied, and a colt with it. Untie them and drink of My cup and be baptized with the bap- bring them to Me. tism with which I am baptized. But to sit on 3 “And if anyone says anything to you, you My right hand and on My left is not Mine to will say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and im- give. But it is for those for whom it has been mediately he will send them.” prepared by My Father.” 4 This was done so that it might be fulfilled 24 Now qwhen the ten heard it, they were that was spoken by the prophet, saying, greatly indignant with the two brothers. 5 “Tell cthe daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your 25 But Jesus called them and said, “You know King comes to you, gentle, and sitting upon a that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” and those who are great exercise authority over 6 ¶ And dthe disciples went and did as Jesus them. commanded them. 26 “But rit will not be so among you. But 7 And they brought the donkey and the colt, swhoever desires to be great among you, let and eput on them their garments. And He sat him be your servant. on them. 27 t“And whoever desires to be first among 8 Now a great multitude spread their garments you, let him be your bondservant, on the road. fOthers cut down branches from 28 u“just as the vSon of Man did not come to the trees and spread them on the road. be served, wbut to serve, and xto give His life a 9 The multitudes that went before and that ransom yfor many.” followed, cried out, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David! gBlessed is He who comes in Healing of Two Blind Men the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the high- 29 ¶ And zas they departed from Jericho, a great est!” multitude followed Him. 10 And hwhen He had entered Jerusalem, all 30 And behold, atwo blind men sitting by the the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” road, when hearing that Jesus was passing by, 11 And the multitude said, “This is Jesus, ithe cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.” bSon of David.” 31 And the multitude crebuked them that they Jesus and the Money Changers should hold their peace. But they cried out the 12 ¶ Then jJesus went into the temple and cast more, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son out all those who sold and bought in the temple. of David.” And He overthrew the tables of the kmoney 32 Then Jesus stood still and called them. And changers and the seats of those who sold doves. He said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 13 Then He said to them, “It is written, l‘My 33 They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes house will be called the house of prayer,’ but may be opened.” you have made it a m‘den of thieves.’” 34 So Jesus had dcompassion and touched their 14 And the blind and the lame came to Him in eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight the temple, and He healed them. and they followed Him. 15 Now when the chief priests and scribes m Mt 19:28 n Lk 22:42 o Lk 12:50 p At 12:2 q Mk 10:41 r 1 Pt 5:3 s Mt 23:11 t Mt 18:4 u Jn 13:4 v Ph 2:6,7 w Lk 22:27 x Is 53:10-12; Dn 9:24,26 y Rm 5:15,19 z Mk 10:46-52 a Mt 9:27 b Ez 37:21-25 c Mt 19:13 d Mt 9:36; 14:14; 15:32; 18:27 Chapter 21: a Lk 19:29-38 b Zc 14:4 c Is 62:11; Zc 9:9 d Mk 11:4 e 2 Kg 9:13 f Lv 23:40 g Ps 118:26; Mt 23:39 h Jn 2:13,15 i Jn 6:14; 7:40; 9:17 j Ps 69:9; 119:139; Is 56:7; Ml 3:1; Mk 11:15-18 k Dt 14:25 l Is 56:7 m Jr 7:11 31 International King James Version Matthew 21 saw the wonderful things that He did, and the 26 “But if we say, ‘From men,’ we bfear the children crying out in the temple and saying, people, cfor all regard John as a prophet.” “Hosanna to the nSon of David,” they became 27 So they answered Jesus and said, “We do indignant. not know.” And He said to them, “Neither will 16 And they said to Him, “Do You hear what I tell you by what authority I do these things. these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes. Have you never read, o‘Out of the mouth Parable of the Two Sons of babes and nursing infants You have per- 28 ¶ “But what do you think? A certain man fected praise’?” had two sons. And he came to the first and 17 So He left them and pwent out of the city to said, ‘Son, go work today in my dvineyard.’ Bethany. And He lodged there. 29 “He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he repented and went. Withering of the Fig Tree 30 “And he came to the second and said like- 18 ¶ qNow in the morning as He returned to wise. And he answered and said, ‘I will go, the city, He became hungry. sir,’ and did not go. 19 And rwhen He saw a fig tree by the road, 31 “Which of the two did the will of his fa- He came to it and found nothing thereon, but ther?” They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said leaves only. And He said to it, “Let no fruit to them, e“Truly I say to you that the tax col- grow on you ever again.” And immediately the lectors and the prostitutes will enter the king- fig tree withered away. dom of God before you. 20 ¶ Now swhen the disciples saw it, they mar- 32 “For fJohn came to you in the way of righ- veled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither teousness and you did not believe him. But away so quickly?” the gtax collectors and the prostitutes believed 21 Jesus answered and said to them, “Truly I him. And you, after seeing this, did not repent say to you, tif you have faith and udo not doubt, and believe him. you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, vbut also if you will say to this mountain, Parable of the Tenants ‘Be removed and cast into the sea,’ it will be 33 ¶ “Hear another parable. There was a cer- done. tain landowner hwho planted a vineyard and 22 “And wall things you ask in prayer, believ- put a wall around it. And he dug a winepress ing, you will receive.” in it and built a tower. And he leased it out to vinedressers and iwent into a far country. Challenge of Jesus’ Authority 34 “And when the time of the harvest drew 23 ¶ Now xwhen He came into the temple, the near, he sent his bondservants to the chief priests and the elders of the people came vinedressers so that they might receive his to Him as He was teaching. And they ysaid, fruits. “By what authority do You do these things? 35 “And jthe vinedressers took his bondser- And who gave You this authority?” vants and beat one, and killed another, and 24 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “I stoned another. will also ask you one thing, which if you tell 36 “Again he sent other bondservants, more Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I than the first. And they did likewise to them. do these things. 37 “But last of all he sent to them his kson, 25 “The zbaptism of aJohn, from where was it, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ from heaven or from men?” And they reasoned 38 “But when the vinedressers saw the son, among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From they said among themselves, l‘This is the heir. heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Why then did you mCome, let us kill him and seize his inherit- not believe him?’ ance.’ n Ps 118:26; Jn 7:42 o Ps 8:2 p Jn 11:1,18; 12:1 q Mk 11:12-14,20-24 r Mk 11:13 s Mk 11:20 t Mt 17:20 u Js 1:6 v 1 Co 13:2 w Mt 7:7-11 x Lk 20:1-8 y Ex 2:14 z Jn 1:29-34 a Jn 1:15-28 b Mt 14:5; 21:46 c Mk 6:20 d Mt 20:1; 21:33 e Lk 7:29,37-50 f Lk 3:1- 12; 7:29 g Lk 3:12,13 h Lk 20:9-19 i Mt 25:14 j 1 Th 2:15 k Jn 3:16 l Hb 1:2 m Jn 11:53 32 International King James Version Matthew 22 39 n“And they caught him and cast him out of stroyed those murderers and burned their city. the vineyard and killed him. 8 “Then he said to his bondservants, ‘The wed- 40 “Therefore, when the lord of the vineyard ding is ready, but those who were invited were comes, what will he do to those vinedressers?” not dworthy. 41 oThey said to Him, p“He will bring those 9 ‘Therefore, go into the highways, and as wretched men to a wretched end, and qlease many as you find, invite to the wedding feast.’ out his vineyard to other vinedressers who will 10 “So those bondservants went out into the give him the fruits in their seasons.” highways and egathered together all they found, 42 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read both bad and good. And the wedding was filled in the Scriptures, r‘The stone that the builders with guests. rejected, the same became the cornerstone. 11 “And when the king came in to see the This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in guests, he saw a man there fwho did not have our eyes’? on a wedding garment. 43 “Therefore I say to you, sthe kingdom of 12 “And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you God will be taken from you and given to a come in here without a wedding garment?’ And people bringing forth the fruits of it. he was gspeechless. 44 “And twhoever will fall on this stone will 13 “Then the king said to the servants, ‘Bind be broken. But on whomever it will fall, uit him hand and foot and cast him hinto outer dark- will grind him to powder.” ness. There will be weeping and gnashing of 45 ¶ And when the chief priests and Pharisees teeth.’ heard His parables, they perceived that He was 14 i“For many are called, but few are cho- speaking of them. sen.” 46 But when they sought to lay hands on Him, they vfeared the multitude because they wtook Paying Taxes Him for a prophet. 15 ¶ jThen the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might trap Him in what He said. Chapter 22 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with Parable of the Wedding Banquet the kHerodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that 1 ¶ Then Jesus answered and aspoke to them You are true and teach the way of God in truth. again in parables and said, Nor are You swayed by anyone, for You are 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain not partial to anyone. king who prepared a marriage for his son. 17 “Therefore, tell us what You think? Is it 3 “And he sent forth his bondservants to call lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” those who were invited to the wedding. And 18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness. And they would not come. He said, “Why do you tempt Me, you hypo- 4 “Again, he sent forth other bondservants, crites? saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “Behold, I 19 “Show Me the tax money.” And they have prepared my dinner. bMy oxen and my brought to Him a denarius. fattened cattle are killed and all things are 20 Now He said to them, “Whose likeness ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ and inscription is this?” 5 “But they made light of it and went their 21 They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” Then He ways, one to his farm, another to his business. said to them, “Therefore, lrender to Caesar the 6 And the rest seized his bondservants, and things that are mCaesar’s and to God the things treated them spitefully, and killed them. that are nGod’s.” 7 “But when the king heard of this, he was 22 When they had heard these words, they furious. And he sent forth chis armies and de- marveled and left Him and went their way. n At 2:23 o Lk 20:16 p Lk 21:24 q At 13:46 r Ps 118:22,23; Is 28:16; At 4:11; Rm 9:33; Ep 2:20; 1 Pt 2:6,7 s Mt 8:12 t Is 8:14,15; Rm 9:33; 1 Pt 2:6-8 u Is 60:12; Dn 2:44 v Mt 21:26 w Mt 21:11 Chapter 22: a Rv 19:7-9 b Pv 9:2 c Dn 9:26 d Mt 10:11 e Mt 13:38,47,48 f Cl 3:10,12 g Rm 3:19 h Mt 8:12; 25:30 i Mt 20:16 j Mk 12:13-17 k Mk 3:6; 8:15; 12:13 l Mt 17:25 m Rm 13:1-7 n 1 Co 3:23; 6:19,20; 12:27 33 International King James Version Matthew 23 Like Angels in Heaven Whose Son is the Christ? 23 ¶ oOn that day the Sadducees, pwho say there 41 ¶ aWhile the Pharisees were gathered to- is no resurrection, came to Jesus and ques- gether, Jesus asked them, tioned Him, 42 saying, “What do you think of the Christ? 24 saying, “Teacher, qMoses said that if a man Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The die, having no children, his brother will marry bSon of David.” his wife and raise up seed to his brother. 43 He said to them, “How then does David in 25 “Now there were with us seven brethren. spirit call Him Lord, saying, The first died after he had married, and having 44 ‘The cLord said to My Lord, “Sit at My right no children, left his wife to his brother. hand until I make Your enemies Your footstool?” 26 “Likewise the second also, and the third, 45 “If David then calls Him Lord, how is He down to the seventh. his Son?” 27 “And last of all, the woman also died. 46 dAnd no man was able to answer Him a 28 “Therefore, in the resurrection, whose wife word, enor did anyone from that day on ask of the seven will she be, for they all had her?” Him any more questions. 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “You are in error, rnot knowing the Scriptures nor the Chapter 23 power of God. Condemnation of Evil Religious Leadership 30 “For in the resurrection they neither marry 1 ¶ Then Jesus spoke to the multitude and to nor are given in marriage, but sare like the an- His disciples, gels in heaven. 2 saying, a“The scribes and the Pharisees sit 31 “But regarding the resurrection of the dead, in Moses’ seat. have you not read what was spoken to you by 3 “Therefore, all that they tell you, that ob- God, saying, serve and do. But do not do according to their 32 t‘I am the God of Abraham, and the God works, for bthey say and do not. of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? God is not 4 c“For they bind up heavy burdens and lay the God of the dead, but of the living.” them on men’s shoulders. But they themselves 33 Now when the multitude heard this, uthey will not move them with one of their fingers. were astonished at His teaching. 5 “But all their works they do to dbe seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and The Greatest Commandment enlarge the borders of their garments. 34 ¶ vBut when the Pharisees heard that He 6 e“They love the best places at feasts and the had put the Sadducees to silence, they gath- chief seats in the synagogues, ered themselves together. 7 “and greetings in the markets, and to be 35 Then one of them, wa lawyer, asked Him a called by men, ‘Rabbi.’ question, testing Him, and saying, 8 f“But do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ for One is 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment your Teacher, and all of you are brothers. in the law?” 9 “And call no one your father on the earth, 37 Jesus said to him, x“‘You will love the Lord gfor One is your Father, He who is in heaven. your God with all your heart, and with all your 10 “Do not be called masters, for one is your soul, and with all your mind.’ Master, the Christ. 38 “This is the first and great commandment. 11 “But hhe who is greatest among you will be 39 “And the second is like it, y‘You will love your servant. your neighbor as yourself.’ 12 i“And whoever will exalt himself will be 40 z“On these two commandments hang all humbled. And he who will humble himself will the Law and the Prophets.” be exalted.

o Lk 20:27-40 p At 23:8 q Dt 25:5 r Jn 20:9 s 1 Jn 3:2 t Ex 3:6,15 u Mt 7:28 v Mk 12:28-31 w Lk 7:30; 10:25; 11:45,46,52; 14:3 x Dt 6:5; 10:12; 30:6 y Lv 19:18 z Mt 7:12 a Lk 20:41-44 b Mt 1:1; 21:9 c Ps 110:1; At 2:32-35; Ep 1:19-23 d Lk 14:6 e Mk 12:34 Chapter 23: a Ne 8:4,8 b Rm 2:19 c Lk 11:46 d Mt 6:1-6,16-18 e Lk 11:43; 20:46 f Js 3:1 g Ml 1:6 h Mt 20:26,27 i Lk 14:11; 18:14 34 International King James Version Matthew 24 13 ¶ “But jwoe to you scribes and Pharisees, of them may be clean also. hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of 27 ¶ “Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypo- heaven against men, for you neither go in your- crites! uFor you are like whitewashed tombs selves, nor do you allow those who are enter- that indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but ing to go in. within are full of dead men’s bones and of all 14 ¶ [Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypo- uncleanness. crites! kFor you devour widows’ houses, and 28 “Even so you also outwardly appear righ- for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore, teous to men, but inside you are full of hypoc- you will receive greater condemnation.] risy and lawlessness. 15 ¶ “Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypo- 29 ¶ v“Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel sea and land to make one crites! For you build the tombs of the prophets proselyte. And when he is made, you make him and adorn the monuments of the righteous. twice as much the son of hell as yourselves. 30 “Then you say, ‘If we had been in the days 16 ¶ “Woe to you lblind guides who say, of our fathers, we would not have been par- m‘Whoever will swear by the temple, it is noth- takers with them in the blood of the prophets.’ ing. But whoever will swear by the gold of the 31 “Therefore, you are witnesses against your- temple, he is obligated to do it.’ selves, that wyou are the sons of those who 17 “You fools and blind men. Which is more killed the prophets. important, the gold nor the temple that sancti- 32 x“Fill you up, then, the measure of your fied the gold? fathers. 18 “And, ‘Whoever will swear by the altar, it 33 “You serpents, you ygeneration of vipers, is nothing. But whoever swears by the gift that how can you escape the condemnation of hell? is upon it, he is obligated.’ 34 z“Therefore, behold, I send to you proph- 19 “You fools and blind men. Which is more ets and wise men and scribes. And asome of important, the gift oor the altar that sanctifies them you will kill and crucify. And bsome of the gift? them you will scourge in your synagogues and 20 “Therefore, whoever swears by the altar, persecute from city to city, swears by it, and by all things on it. 35 c“so that on you may come all the righ- 21 “And whoever swears by the temple, swears teous blood shed on the earth, dfrom the blood by it and by pHim who dwells in it. of righteous Abel to ethe blood of Zechariah 22 “And he who will swear by heaven, swears son of Berechiah, whom you killed between by qthe throne of God and by Him who sits on the temple and the altar. it. 36 “Truly I say to you, all these things will 23 ¶ “Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypo- come on this generation. crites! rFor you pay tithe of mint and anise and 37 ¶ f“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the cummin, and shave neglected the weightier prophets gand stones those who are sent to her. matters of the law, judgment, mercy and faith. How often hI wanted to gather your children These you should have done without neglect- together, even as a hen gathers her chicks iunder ing the others. her wings, and you would not. 24 “You blind guides, who strain out a gnat 38 “Behold, your house is left to you desolate. and swallow a camel. 39 “For I say to you, you will not see Me from 25 ¶ “Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypo- now on until you will say, j‘Blessed is He who crites! tFor you clean the outside of the cup comes in the name of the Lord.’” and of the platter, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Chapter 24 26 “You blind Pharisee, cleanse first the in- The End of National Israel side of the cup and platter so that the outside 1 ¶ Then aJesus went out and departed from j Lk 11:52 k Mk 12:40 l Mt 15:14; 23:24 m Mt 5:33,34 n Ex 30:29 o Ex 29:37 p 1 Kg 8:13 q Mt 5:34 r Lk 11:42; 18:12 s Hs 6:6 t Lk 11:39 u At 23:3 v Lk 11:47,48 w At 7:51,52 x 1 Th 2:16 y Mt 3:7; 12:34 z Lk 11:49 a At 7:54-60; 22:19 b 2 Co 11:24,25 c Rv 18:24 d Gn 4:8 e 2 Ch 24:20,21 f Lk 13:34,35 g 2 Ch 24:20,21; 36:14,16 h Dt 32:11,12 i Ps 17:8; 91:4 j Ps 118:26 Chapter 24: a Mk 13:1 35 International King James Version Matthew 24 the temple. And His disciples came to show get his clothes. Him the buildings of the temple. 19 “And uwoe to those who are with child and 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all to those who are nursing infants in those days. these things? Truly I say to you, there will bnot 20 “But pray that your flight not be in the be left here one stone upon another that will winter or on the Sabbath. not be thrown down. 21 “For vthen there will be great tribulation, 3 ¶ Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, such as has not occurred since the beginning cthe disciples came to Him privately, saying, of the world to this time, nor ever will. d“Tell us, when will these things be? And what 22 “And except those days were shortened, will be the sign of Your coming and the end of no life would be saved. wBut for the elect’s the age?” sake, those days will be shortened. 4 And Jesus answered and said to them, e“Take 23 x“Then if anyone says to you, ‘Lo, here is heed that no one deceives you. Christ,’ or ‘There,’ do not believe it. 5 “For fmany will come in My name, saying, 24 “For there will arise yfalse christs and false ‘I am the Christ.’ gAnd they will deceive many. prophets. And they will show great signs and 6 “And you will hear of hwars and rumors of wonders to deceive, zif possible, even the elect. wars. See that you are not troubled, for these 25 “Behold, I have told you in advance. things must come to pass, but the end is not 26 ¶ “Therefore, if they say to you, ‘Behold, yet. He is in the desert,’ do not go out; or, ‘Behold, 7 “For ination will rise up against nation and He is in the secret chambers,’ do not believe kingdom against kingdom. And there will be it. jfamines and earthquakes in various places. 27 a“For as the lightning comes from the east 8 “All these are the beginning of sorrows. and shines even to the west, so also will be the 9 k“Then they will deliver you up to be af- coming of the Son of Man. flicted and will kill you. And you will be hated 28 b“For wherever the carcass is, there will by all nations for My name’s sake. the vultures be gathered together. 10 “And then many will be offended and will 29 ¶ c“Immediately after the tribulation of those betray one another and will hate one another. days, dthe sun will be darkened and the moon 11 “And lmany false prophets will arise and will not give her light, and the stars will fall will mdeceive many. from heaven, and the powers of the heavens 12 “And because lawlessness will abound, the will be shaken. love of many will grow ncold. 30 “And then will appear ethe sign of the Son 13 o“But he who will endure to the end, the of Man in heaven. fAnd then will all the tribes same will be saved. of the earth mourn. And they will see the Son 14 “And this pgospel of the kingdom qwill be of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with preached in all the world for a witness to all power and great glory. nations, and then will the end come. 31 g“And He will send His messengers with a 15 ¶ r“Therefore, when you see the great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather sabomination of desolation that was spoken of together His elect from the four winds, from by Daniel the prophet standing in the holy one end of heaven to the other. place—twhoever reads, let him understand— 32 ¶ “Now learn hthe parable of the fig tree. 16 “then let those who are in Judea flee into When its branch is yet tender and puts forth the mountains. leaves, you know that summer is near. 17 “Let him who is on the housetop not come 33 “So likewise, when you see all these things, down to take anything out of his house. know ithat it is near, even at the doors. 18 “Nor let him who is in the field go back to 34 “Truly I say to you, jthis generation will b Lk 19:44 c Mk 13:3 d 1 Th 5:1-3 e Cl 2:8,18 f Jn 5:43 g Mt 24:11 h Rv 6:2-4 i Hg 2:22 j Rv 6:5,6 k Mt 10:17 l 2 Pt 2:1 m 1 Tm 4:1 n 2 Th 2:3 o Mt 10:22 p Mt 4:23 q Rm 10:18 r Mk 13:14 s Dn 9:27; 11:31; 12:11 t Dn 9:23 u Lk 23:29 v Dn 9:26 w Is 65:8,9 x Lk 17:23 y 2 Th 2:9 z 2 Tm 2:19 a Lk 17:24 b Lk 17:37 c Dn 7:11 d Ez 32:7 e Dn 7:13,14 f Zc 12:12; Rv 1:7; 14:14 g 1 Co 15:52 h Lk 21:29 i Js 5:9 j Mt 10:23; 16:28; 23:36 36 International King James Version Matthew 25 not pass away until all these things are fulfilled. weeping and gnashing of teeth. 35 k“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. Chapter 25 Parable of the Virgins The Unknown Hour 1 ¶ “Then will the kingdom of heaven be lik- 36 ¶ l“But of that day and hour no one knows, ened to ten virgins who took their lamps and not even the angels of heaven nor the Son, mbut went out to meet athe bridegroom. My Father only. 2 “And bfive of them were wise and five were 37 “But as the days of Noah were, so also will foolish. be the coming of the Son of Man. 3 “Those who were foolish took their lamps 38 n“For as in the days that were before the and took no oil with them. flood, they were eating and drinking, marry- 4 “But the wise took oil in their jars with their ing and giving in marriage, until that day when lamps. Noah entered the ark. 5 “While the bridegroom tarried, cthey all 39 “And they did not understand until the flood slumbered and slept. came and took them all away. So also will be 6 “And at midnight there was da cry made, the coming of the Son of Man. ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him.’ 40 o“Then will two men be in the field, the 7 “Then all those virgins arose and etrimmed one will be taken and the other left. their lamps. 41 “Two women will be grinding at the mill, 8 “And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us one will be taken and the other left. some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ 42 “Therefore, pwatch, for you do not know 9 “But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest what day your Lord is coming. there not be enough for us and you. But go 43 q“But know this, that if the head of the house instead to those who sell and buy for your- had known in what watch the thief was com- selves.’ ing, he would have watched and would not 10 “And while they went to buy, the bride- have allowed his house to be broken into. groom came. And those who were ready went 44 r“Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son in with him to the marriage. And fthe door was of Man is coming at an hour when you do not shut. expect Him. 11 “Afterward the other virgins came also, 45 ¶ s“Who then is a faithful and wise bond- saying, g‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ servant whom his lord has made ruler over his 12 “But he answered and said, ‘Truly I say to household, to give them food at the proper you, hI do not know you.’ time? 13 “Therefore, iwatch, for you jknow neither 46 t“Blessed is that bondservant whom his the day nor the hour. master finds so doing when he comes. 47 “Truly I say to you, that uhe will make him Parable of the Talents ruler over all his goods. 14 ¶ k“For it is llike a man traveling to a far 48 “But if that evil bondservant will say in his country, who called his own bondservants and heart, ‘My master vdelays,’ delivered to them his goods. 49 “and begins to beat his fellow bondser- 15 “And to one he gave five talents, to an- vants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, other two, and to another one, mto everyone 50 “the master of that bondservant will come according to his own ability. And immediately in a day when he is not looking for him and in he went on his journey. an hour that he wdoes not know. 16 “Then he who had received the five talents 51 “And he will cut him in pieces and assign went and traded with the same and made an- him a place with the hypocrites. xThere will be other five talents. k Lk 21:33 l At 1:7 m Zct 14:7 n Gn 6:3-5 o Lk 17:34 p Mt 25:13 q Lk 12:39 r 1 Th 5:6 s Lk 12:42-46 t Rv 16:15 u Mt 25:21,23 v 2 Pt 3:4-9 w Mk 13:32 x Mt 8:12; 25:30 Chapter 25: a Ep 5:29,30 b Mt 13:47; 22:10 c 1 Th 5:6 d 1 Th 4:16 e Lk 12:35 f Lk 13:25 g Mt 7:21-23 h Hk 1:13 i Mk 13:35 j Mt 24:36,42 k Lk 19:12-27 l Mt 21:33 m Rm 12:6 37 International King James Version Matthew 25 17 “And likewise he who had received two wgnashing of teeth.’ gained two more. 18 “But he who had received one went and Sheep and Goats dug in the earth and hid his master’s money. 31 ¶ x“When the Son of Man will come in His 19 “After a long time the master of those bond- glory, and all the angels with Him, then He servants came and settled accounts with them. will sit on the throne of His glory. 20 “And so he who had received five talents 32 “And ybefore Him will be gathered all na- came and brought five more talents, saying, tions. And zHe will separate them one from ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents. Be- another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from hold, I have gained beside them five more tal- the goats. ents.’ 33 “And He will set the asheep on His right 21 “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good hand, but the goats on the left. and faithful bondservant. You were nfaithful 34 “Then the King will say to those on His over a few things. oI will make you ruler over right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, many things. Enter into pthe joy of your mas- binherit the kingdom cprepared for you from ter.’ the foundation of the world. 22 “He also who had received two talents came 35 d‘For I was hungry and you gave Me food. and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two tal- I was thirsty and you gave Me drink. eI was a ents. Behold, I have gained two other talents stranger and you took Me in. beside them.’ 36 ‘I was fnaked and you clothed Me. I was 23 “His master said to him, q‘Well done, good sick and you visited Me. gI was in prison and and faithful bondservant. You were faithful you came to Me.’ over a few things. I will make you ruler over 37 “Then will the righteous answer Him, say- many things. Enter into rthe joy of your lord.’ ing, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and 24 “Then he who had received the one talent feed You, or thirsty, and give You something came and said, ‘Master, I knew you to be a to drink? hard man, reaping where you have not sown 38 ‘When did we see You a stranger and take and gathering where you have not scattered You in, or naked, and clothe You? seed. 39 ‘Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, 25 “And I was afraid and went and hid your and come to You?’ talent in the earth. See, here you have what is 40 “And the King will answer and say to them, yours.’ ‘Truly I say to you, hinasmuch as you did it to 26 “His master answered and said to him, ‘You one of the least of these My brothers, you have swicked and lazy bondservant. You knew that done it to Me.’ I reap where I did not sow and gather where I 41 “Then He will say also to those on the left have scattered no seed. hand, i‘Depart from Me you cursed jinto ever- 27 ‘Therefore, you should have put my money lasting fire that is prepared for kthe devil and in the bank, and then at my coming I would his angels. have received my own with interest. 42 ‘For I was hungry and you gave Me no 28 ‘Therefore, take the talent from him and food. I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink. give it to him who has ten talents. 43 ‘I was a stranger and you did not take Me 29 t‘For to everyone who has, more will be in. I was naked and you did not clothe Me; given, and he will have abundance. But from sick and in prison, and you did not visit Me.’ him who does not have, even what he does 44 “Then they will also answer, saying, ‘Lord, have will be taken away. when did we see You hungry, or thirsty, or a 30 ‘Cast the unprofitable bondservant uinto stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and outer darkness. vThere will be weeping and did not minister to You?’ n 1 Co 4:2 o Lk 12:44; 22:29,30 p Hb 12:21 q Mt 24:45,47; 25:21 r Ps 16:11 s Mt 18:32 t Mt 13:12 u Mt 8:12; 22:13 v Mt 7:23; 8:12; 24:51 w Ps 112:10 x 1 Th 4:16 y 2 Co 5:10 z Ez 20:38 a Jn 10:11,27,28 b Rm 8:17 c Mk 10:40 d Is 58:7 e Hb 13:2 f Js 2:15,16 g 2 Tm 1:16 h Mk 9:41 i Mt 7:23 j Mt 13:40,42 k 2 Pt 2:4 38 International King James Version Matthew 26 45 “Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Truly me and I will deliver Him to you?” And they I say to you, linasmuch as you did not do it to weighed out to him thirty pieces of silver. one of the least of these, you did not do it to 16 Then from that time he sought opportunity Me. to betray Him. 46 “And mthese will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” The Lord’s Supper 17 ¶ mNow on the first day of the Unleavened Chapter 26 Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Murder Plot Against Jesus Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for 1 ¶ Now it came to pass when Jesus had fin- You to eat the Passover?” ished all these sayings, He said to His disciples, 18 And He said, “Go into the city to a certain 2 a“You know that after two days is the Pass- man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, n“My over, and the Son of Man is to be handed over time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your to be crucified.” house with My disciples.”’” 3 ¶ Then bthe chief priests and the elders of 19 ¶ So the disciples did as Jesus had directed the people gathered together at the palace of them. And they prepared the Passover. the high priest, who was called Caiaphas. 20 Now owhen the evening came, He reclined 4 And they cplotted to take Jesus secretly and with the twelve. kill Him. 21 And as they were eating, He said, “Truly I 5 But they said, “Not during the feast, lest say to you, that one of you will pbetray Me.” there be an uproar among the dpeople.” 22 And they were exceedingly sorrowful, and each one of them began to say to Him, “Lord, Jesus Anointed is it I?” 6 ¶ Now when Jesus was in eBethany in the 23 And He answered and said, q“He who house of Simon the leper, dipped his hand with Me in the dish, the same 7 there came to Him a woman having an ala- will betray Me. baster vial of very precious ointment. And she 24 “The Son of Man goes just ras it is written poured it on His head as He reclined at the of Him, but swoe to that man by whom the Son table. of Man is betrayed! tIt would have been better 8 But fwhen His disciples saw it, they were for that man if he had not been born.” indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, an- 9 “For this fragrant oil might have been sold swered and said, “Teacher, is it I?” He said to for much and given to the poor.” him, “You have said it.” 10 When Jesus was aware of this, He said to 26 ¶ And uas they were eating, vJesus took them, “Why do you trouble the woman, for bread and blessed it. And He broke it and gave she has done a good deed to Me? it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat. wThis is 11 g“For you have the poor always with you, My body.” hbut you do not always have Me. 27 And He took the cup and gave thanks and 12 “For when she poured this ointment on gave it to them, saying, x“All of you drink of My body, she did it for My iburial. it. 13 “Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is 28 “For ythis is My blood zof the covenant preached in the whole world, what this woman that is shed afor many for the remission of sins. has done will also be told in memory of her.” 29 “But bI say to you, I will not drink of this 14 jThen one of the twelve, called kJudas fruit of the vine from now on cuntil that day Iscariot, went to the chief priests. when I drink it new with you in My Father’s 15 And he said to them, l“What will you give kingdom.” l Pv 14:31 m Dn 12:2 Chapter 26: a Lk 22:1,2 b Jn 11:47 c At 4:25-28 d Mt 21:26 e Mk 14:3-9 f Jn 12:4 g Dt 15:11 h Jn 13:33; 14:19; 16:5,28; 17:11 i Jn 19:38-42 j Ps 41:9; Mk 14:10,11; Lk 22:3-6 k Mt 10:4 l Zc 11:12 m Ex 12:6,18-20 n Lk 9:51 o Mk 14:17- 21 p Jn 6:70,71; 13:21 q Ps 41:9 r 1 Co 15:3 s Lk 17:1 t Jn 17:12 u Mk 14:22-25 v 1 Co 11:23-25 w 1 Pt 2:24 x Mk 14:23 y Ex 24:8 z Jr 31:31 a Mt 20:28 b Mk 14:25 c At 10:41 39 International King James Version Matthew 26 30 And dhaving sung a hymn, they went out to 44 ¶ And He left them and went away again, the Mount of Olives. and prayed the third time, saying the same words. Prophecy of Peter’s Denials 45 Then He came to His disciples and said to 31 ¶ Then Jesus said to them, e“All of you will them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Be- ffall away this night because of Me, for it is hold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is written, g‘I will strike the Shepherd and the being sbetrayed into the hands of sinners. sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 46 “Rise, let us be going. Behold, the one who 32 “But after I have been raised, hI will go betrays Me is at hand.” before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered and said to Him, “Though Arrest of Jesus all may fall away because of You, I will never 47 ¶ And twhile He was still speaking, behold, fall away.” Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a 34 Jesus said to him, i“Truly I say to you, that great multitude with swords and clubs. He this night, before the cock crow, you will deny came from the chief priests and elders of the Me three times.” people. 35 Peter said to Him, “Though I have to die 48 Now he who betrayed Him gave them a with You, I will not deny You.” Likewise, all sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the One. the disciples said the same thing. Seize Him.” 49 And immediately he went up to Jesus and Jesus’s Prayer in Gethsemane said, “Hail, Rabbi!” And uhe kissed Him. 36 ¶ jThen Jesus came with them to a place 50 And Jesus said to him, v“Friend, why have called Gethsemane. And He said to the dis- you come?” Then they came and laid hands ciples, “You sit here while I go and pray over on Jesus and took Him. there.” 51 And behold, wone of those who were with 37 And He took with Him Peter and kthe two Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful sword. And he struck a bondservant of the high and distressed. priest and cut off his ear. 38 Then He said to them, l“My soul is exceed- 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put up your sword ingly sorrowful, even unto death. Remain here into its place, xfor all those who take the sword and watch with Me.” will perish by the sword. 39 ¶ Then He went a little farther and fell on 53 “Or do you think that I cannot now pray to His face and mprayed, saying, n“O My Father, My Father, and He will provide Me ymore than if it is possible, olet this cup pass from Me, twelve legions of angels? nevertheless, pnot as I will, but as You will.” 54 “But how then will the Scriptures be ful- 40 ¶ And He came to the disciples and found filled, zthat it must happen this way?” them asleep. And He said to Peter, “What, 55 ¶ In that same hour Jesus said to the multi- could you not watch with Me one hour? tudes, “Have you come out as against a thief, 41 q“Watch and pray so that you do not enter with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat daily into temptation. rThe spirit indeed is willing, with you, teaching in the temple, and you did but the flesh is weak.” not seize Me. 42 ¶ He went away again the second time and 56 “But all this has taken place so that the prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup can- aScriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” not pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your Then ball the disciples forsook Him and fled. will be done.” 43 Then He came and found them asleep Jesus Before the Sanhedrin again, for their eyes were heavy. ¶ 57 And cthose who had laid hold on Jesus d Mk 14:26-31 e Mt 26:56; Mk 14:40; Jn 16:32 f Mt 11:6 g Zc 13:7 h Mt 28:7,10,16 i Jn 13:38 j Mk 14:32-35 k Mt 4:21; 17:1 l Jn 12:27 m Hb 5:7-9 n Jn 12:27 o Mt 20:22 p Jn 5:30; 6:38 q Lk 22:40,46 r Gl 5:17 s Mt 17:22,23; 20:18,19 t At 1:16 u 2 Sm 20:9 v Ps 41:9; 55:13 w Jn 18:10 x Rv 13:10 y Dn 7:10 z Is 50:6; 53:2-11 a Lm 4:20 b Jn 18:15 c Jn 18:12,19-24 40 International King James Version Matthew 27 led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, of Nazareth.” where the scribes and the elders were as- 72 And again he denied with an oath, “I do sembled. not know the man!” 58 But dPeter followed Him at a distance to 73 And after a while bystanders came up and the high priest’s palace. And he went in and said to Peter, “Surely you also are one of them, sat with the guards to see the end. for your uspeech betrays you.” 59 ¶ Now the chief priests and all the council 74 Then vhe began to curse and to swear, say- sought efalse testimony against Jesus to put ing, “I do not know the man.” And immedi- Him to death. ately a cock crowed. 60 But they found none. Even though fmany 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus false witnesses came, they found none. But at who said to him, w“Before the cock crow, you the last, gtwo came will deny Me three times.” And he went out 61 and said, “This man said, h‘I am able to and wept bitterly. destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.’” Chapter 27 62 And ithe high priest arose and said to Him, Judas Hangs Himself “Do You answer nothing? What is it these are 1 ¶ When morning came, aall the chief priests testifying against You?” and elders of the people took counsel against 63 But jJesus held His peace. And the high Jesus to put Him to death. priest answered and said to Him, k“I adjure You 2 And when they had bound Him, they led by the living God that You tell us whether You Him away and bdelivered Him to Pilate the gov- are the Christ, the Son of God.” ernor. 64 Jesus said to him, “You have said it. Nev- 3 ¶ Then cwhen Judas, who had betrayed Him, ertheless, I say to you, lhereafter you will see saw that He had been condemned, he felt re- the Son of Man msitting at the right hand of the morse and returned the thirty dpieces of silver power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.” to the chief priests and elders, 65 nThen the high priest tore his clothes, say- 4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying inno- ing, “He has spoken blasphemy! What further cent blood.” And they said, “What is that to need do we have of witnesses? Behold, now us? You see to it!” you have heard His oblasphemy. 5 Then he threw down the pieces of silver in 66 “What do you think?” They answered and the temple and edeparted. And he went and said, p“He is deserving of death.” hanged himself. 67 qThen they spat in His face and beat Him, 6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces and rothers struck Him with the palms of their and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the hands, treasury because it is the price of blood.” 68 saying, s“Prophesy to us, Christ! Who is 7 So they consulted together and bought with the one who hit You?” them the potter’s field to bury strangers in. 8 Therefore, that field was called the fField of Peter Denies Jesus Blood to this day. 69 ¶ tNow Peter sat outside in the courtyard. 9 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jer- And a servant girl came to him, saying, “You emiah the prophet, saying, g“And they took the also were with Jesus of Galilee.” thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him whose 70 But he denied before them all, saying, “I price had been set, whom they of the children do not know what you are saying.” of Israel priced, 71 And when he had gone out to the gateway, 10 and hgave them for the potter’s field, as the another girl saw him. And she said to those Lord commanded me.” who were there, “This man was also with Jesus d Jn 18:15,16 e Ps 35:11 f Mk 14:55 g Dt 19:15 h Jn 2:19 i Mk 14:60 j Is 53:7 k Lv 5:1 l Dn 7:13 m At 7:55 n 2 Kg 18:37 o Jn 10:30-36 p Lv 24:16 q Is 50:6; 53:3 r Lk 22:63-65 s Mk 14:65 t Jn 18:16-18,25-27 u Lk 22:59 v Mk 14:71 w Mt 26:34 Chapter 27: a Jn 18:28 b At 3:13 c Mt 26:14 d Mt 26:15 e At 1:18 f At 1:19 g Zc 11:12 h Jr 32:6-9; Zc 11:12,13 41 International King James Version Matthew 27 Jesus Before Pilate when uhe had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him 11 ¶ So Jesus stood before the governor. iAnd to be crucified. the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And Jesus said to him, j“It Jesus is Mocked is as you say.” 27 ¶ vThen the soldiers of the governor took 12 Now when He was accused by the chief Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the priests and elders, kHe answered nothing. whole Roman cohort around Him. 13 Then Pilate said to Him, l“Do You not hear 28 And they wstripped Him and xput on Him a how many things they testify against You?” scarlet robe. 14 And mHe did not answer him a word, so 29 And ywhen they had twisted a crown of that the governor marveled greatly. thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in 15 ¶ nNow at the feast the governor was ac- His right hand. And they bowed the knee be- customed to release to the people a prisoner fore Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King whom they desired. of the Jews!” 16 And they had at that time a notorious pris- 30 Then zthey spit on Him, and took the reed oner, called Barabbas. and struck Him on the head again and again. 17 Therefore, when they had gathered to- 31 And after they had mocked Him, they took gether, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want the robe off Him and put His own garments me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who back on Him, and aled Him away to crucify is called Christ?” Him. 18 For he knew that because of oenvy they had delivered Him. The Crucifixion of Jesus 19 When he was sitting down on the judg- 32 ¶ Now bas they were coming out, cthey ment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They nothing to do with that just man, for I have compelled him to bear His cross. suffered many things this day in a dream be- 33 And dwhen they came to a place called cause of Him.” Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, 20 pBut the chief priests and elders persuaded 34 ethey gave Him wine to drink mingled with the multitude that they should ask for Barabbas gall. And when He had tasted it, He would not and destroy Jesus. drink. 21 The governor answered and said to them, 35 Then fthey crucified Him and gdivided His “Which of the two do you want me to release garments among themselves by casting lots. to you?” They said, q“Barabbas.” 36 And hsitting down, they kept watch over 22 Pilate said to them, “Then what will I do Him there. with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said, 37 Then they iset above His head the accusa- “Let Him be crucified!” tion written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF 23 Then the governor said, r“Why, what evil THE JEWS. has He done?” But they cried out the more, 38 Now jthere were two thieves crucified with saying, “Let Him be crucified!” Him, one on the right hand and another on the 24 ¶ When Pilate saw that he could not pre- left. vail, but rather a riot was starting, he stook wa- 39 ¶ And kthose who passed by blasphemed ter and washed his hands before the multitude, Him, wagging their heads, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this Man. 40 and saying, l“You who destroy the temple See to it yourselves.” and build it in three days, save Yourself! mIf 25 Then all the people answered and said, t“His You are the Son of God, come down from the blood be on us and on our children.” cross.” 26 Then he released Barabbas to them. And 41 Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes i Mk 15:2-5 j Jn 18:37 k Jn 19:9 l Mt 26:62 m Is 53:7 n Lk 23:17-25 o Mt 21:38 p At 3:14 q At 3:14 r At 3:13 s Dt 21:6-8 t Ja 2:19 u Is 50:6; 53:5 v Mk 15:16-20 w Jn 19:2 x Lk 23:11 y Is 53:3 z Is 50:6; 53:5; Mt 26:67 a Is 53:7 b Hb 13:12 c Mk 15:21 d Jn 19:17 e Ps 69:21 f Lk 23:34 g Ps 22:18 h Ps 22:17; Mt 27:54 i Jn 19:19 j Is 53:9,12 k Ps 22:7,8; Mk 15:29 l Jn 2:19 m Mt 26:63 42 International King James Version Matthew 28 and elders, were mocking Him, saying, mother of Zebedee’s children. 42 “He nsaved others; Himself He cannot save. He is the King of Israel, let Him now come The Burial of Jesus down from the cross and we will believe in 57 ¶ bWhen evening had come, there came a Him. rich man of Arimathea named Joseph, who 43 o“He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him himself was also discipled to Jesus. now, if He will have Him, for He said, ‘I am 58 He went to Pilate and begged for the body the Son of God.’” of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to 44 pThe thieves who were crucified with Him be delivered to him. were also insulting Him with the same words. 59 Now when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth. The Death of Jesus 60 Then he claid it in his own new tomb that 45 ¶ qNow from the sixth hour there was dark- he had cut out in the rock. And he rolled a great ness over all the land unto the ninth hour. stone against the entrance of the tomb and de- 46 Then about the ninth hour rJesus cried out parted. with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama 61 Now Mary Magdalene was there, and the sabachthani?” that is to say, s“My God, My other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb. God, why have You forsaken Me?” 62 ¶ Now on the next day, the day that fol- 47 Some of those who stood there, when they lowed the preparation, the chief priests and heard this, said, “This man is calling for Pharisees came together to Pilate, Elijah.” 63 saying, “Sir, we remember that while He 48 And immediately one of them ran and took was still alive that deceiver said, d‘After three a sponge and tfilled it with vinegar. And he put days I will rise again.’ it on a reed and gave Him to drink. 64 “Therefore, command that the tomb be 49 The rest said, “Let Him alone. Let us see made secure until the third day lest His dis- whether Elijah will come to save Him.” ciples come and steal Him away, and say to 50 Jesus, when He had ucried out again with a the people, ‘He is risen from the dead.’ So the loud voice, vgave up His spirit. last deception will be worse than the first.” 51 And behold, wthe veil of the temple was 65 Pilate said to them, “You have a guard. Go torn in two from the top to the bottom. And the your way and make it as secure as you know earth quaked and the rocks split. how.” 52 And the graves were opened. And many 66 So they went and made the tomb secure, bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were esealing the stone and setting a guard. raised. 53 And they came out of the graves after His Chapter 28 resurrection and went into the holy city and The Resurrection of Jesus appeared to many. 1 ¶ Now aafter the Sabbath, as the first day of 54 ¶ xNow when the centurion and those who the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and were with him guarding Jesus, saw the earth- bthe other Mary came to see the tomb. quake and those things that were happening, 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, they feared greatly, saying, y“Truly this was the for can angel of the Lord descended from Son of God.” heaven and came and rolled back the stone and 55 ¶ And many women were there looking on sat upon it. from a distance, zwho followed Jesus from Ga- 3 dHis appearance was like lightning and his lilee, ministering to Him. garment white as snow. 56 aAmong them was Mary Magdalene, and 4 The guards shook because of fear of him Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the and became as edead men. n Jn 3:14,15 o Ps 22:8 p Lk 23:39-43 q Mk 15:33-41 r Hb 5:7 s Ps 22:1 t Ps 69:21 u Lk 23:46 v Jn 10:18 w Ex 26:31 x Mk 15:39 y Mt 14:33 z Lk 8:2,3 a Mk 15:40,47; 16:9 b Is 53:9; Jn 19:38-42 c Is 53:9 d Mk 8:31; 10:34 e Dn 6:17 Chapter 28: a Lk 24:1-10 b Mt 27:56,61 c Mk 16:5 d Dn 7:9; 10:6 e Rv 1;17 43 International King James Version Mark 1 5 Then the angel answered and said to the sum of money to the soldiers, women, “Do not fear, for I know that you seek 13 saying, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came Jesus who was crucified. by night and stole Him away while we slept.’ 6 “He is not here, for He is risen fas He said. 14 “And if this comes to the governor’s ears, Come, see the place where He lay. we will persuade him and keep you out of 7 “Now go quickly and tell His disciples that trouble.” He is risen from the dead. And behold, gHe is 15 So they took the money and did as they going before you into Galilee. There you will were told. And this saying is commonly re- see Him. Behold, I have told you.” ported among the Jews unto this day. 8 Then they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to bring word The Great Commission to His disciples. 16 ¶ Then the eleven disciples went away into 9 ¶ And behold, hJesus met them, saying, Galilee, to the mountain jwhich Jesus had des- “Hello.” And they came and held Him by the ignated. feet and worshiped Him. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Him. But some kdoubted. Go tell iMy brethren to go to Galilee, and there 18 Then Jesus came near and spoke to them, they will see Me.” saying, l“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. The Cover Up 19 m“Going, therefore, ndisciple all the nations, 11 ¶ Now when they were going, behold, some baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the guards came into the city and reported of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, to the chief priests all the things that had hap- 20 o“teaching them to observe all things that I pened. have commanded you. And lo, I am pwith you 12 And when they were assembled with the always, even to the end of the age.” elders and consulted together, they gave a large MARK Chapter 1 and wore a leather belt around his waist. And John Prepares the Way he ate locusts and wild honey. 1 ¶ The abeginning of the gospel of Jesus 7 And he preached, saying, h“There comes Christ, bthe Son of God. One after me who is mightier than I, the straps 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop c“Behold, I send My messenger before Your down and untie. face, who will prepare Your way before You.” 8 i“I indeed have baptized you with water, but 3 “The dvoice of one crying in the wilderness, He will baptize you jwith the Holy Spirit.” ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make His paths straight.’” Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 4 ¶ eJohn came in the wilderness baptizing and 9 ¶ Now kit came to pass in those days that preaching the baptism of repentance for the Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was remission of sins. baptized by John in the Jordan. 5 And fthere went out to him all the land of 10 And limmediately coming up out of the Judea and those from Jerusalem. And they were water, He saw the heavens opening and the all baptized by him in the Jordan River, con- Spirit like a dove mdescending upon Him. fessing their sins. 11 Then there came a voice from heaven, say- 6 Now John was gclothed with camel’s hair ing, n“You are My beloved Son in whom I am f Mt 12:40; 16:21; 17:23; 20:19 g Mk 16:7 h Jn 20:14 i Jn 20:17 j Mt 26:32; 28:7,10 k Jn 20:24-29 l Dn 7:13,14 m Mk 16:15 n Lk 24:47 o At 2:42 p At 4:31; 18:10; 23:11 MARK: Chapter 1: a Lk 3:22 b Mt 14:33 c Ml 3:1 d Is 40:3 e Ml 4:5,6; Mt 3:1 f Mt 3:5 g Mt 3:4 h Jn 1:27 i At 1:5; 11:16 j Is 44:3 k Mt 3:13-17 l Mt 3:16 m At 10:38 n Mt 3:17; 12:18 44 International King James Version Mark 1 well pleased.” and cried out with a loud voice, he came out 12 ¶ And oimmediately the Spirit drove Him of him. into the wilderness. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they 13 Now He was there in the wilderness forty questioned among themselves, saying, “What days, tempted by Satan. And He was with the is this? What new teaching is this? With au- wild beasts and pthe angels ministered to Him. thority He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey Him.” Calling of First Disciples 28 So immediately His gfame spread through- ¶ 14 qNow after John was put in prison, Jesus out all the region around Galilee. came into Galilee, rpreaching the gospel of God, Healing the Multitudes 15 and saying, s“The time is fulfilled and tthe 29 ¶ hNow as soon as they came out of the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and be- synagogue they entered into the house of lieve the gospel.” Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 16 ¶ Now uas He walked by the Sea of Gali- 30 But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a lee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother fever, and at once they told Him about her. casting a net into the sea, for they were fisher- 31 So He came and took her by the hand and men. lifted her up, and immediately the fever left 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me and her. And she ministered to them. I will make you vfishers of men.” 32 ¶ iNow at evening when the sun had set, 18 And wimmediately they left their nets and they brought to Him all who were diseased and followed Him. those who were possessed with demons. 19 Now when He had gone a little farther from 33 Then all the city was gathered together at there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and the door. John his brother, who also were in the boat 34 And He healed many who were sick of mending their nets. various diseases, and jcast out many demons. 20 Then immediately He called them. And And He kdid not allow the demons to speak, they left their father Zebedee in the boat with because they knew Him. the hired servants and went after Him. Retreat to a Solitary Place Casting Out of an Evil Spirit 35 ¶ lIn the early morning, while it was still 21 ¶ Then xthey went into Caper-naum. Im- dark, He got up, went out, and departed into a mediately on the Sabbath, He entered into the solitary place. And there He mprayed. ysynagogue and taught. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him 22 And zthey were astonished at His teaching, followed after Him. for He taught them as one having authority, 37 Now when they had found Him, they said and not as the scribes. to Him, n“Everyone ois seeking You.” 23 Now there was in their synagogue a man 38 Then He said to them, p“Let us go into the with an aunclean spirit. And he cried out, next towns so that I may preach there also, qfor 24 saying, “Let us alone! bWhat have we to that is why I have come forth.” do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You 39 So rHe was preaching in their synagogues come to destroy us? I cknow who You are, the throughout all Galilee, and scasting out de- dHoly One of God!” mons. 25 Then Jesus erebuked him, saying, “Hold your peace and come out of him.” Healing a Leper 26 Now when the unclean spirit fhad torn him 40 ¶ Then tthere came a leper to Him, begging o Mt 4:1-11 p Mt 4:10,11 q Mt 4:12 r Mt 4:23 s Gl 4:4 t Mt 3:2; 4:17 u Lk 5:2-11 v Mt 13:47,48 w Lk 14:26 x Lk 4:31-37 y Mt 4:23 z Mt 7:28,29; 13:54 a Mt 12:43 b Mt 8:28,29 c Js 2:19 d Ps 16:10 e Lk 4:39 f Mk 9:20 g Mt 4:24; 9:31 h Lk 4:38,39 i Mt 8:16,17 j Lk 13:32 k At 16:17,18 l K 4:42,43 m Lk 5:16; 6:12; 9:28,29 n Jn 3:26; 12:19 o Hb 11:6 p Lk 4:43 q Is 61:1,2 r Mt 4:23; 9:35 s Mk 5:8,13; 7:29,30 t Lk 5:12-14 45 International King James Version Mark 2 Him and kneeling down to Him, and saying to 9 d“Which is easier to say to the paralytic, Him, “If You are willing, You can make me ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Arise, clean.” and take up your bed and walk’? 41 So Jesus, moved with ucompas-sion, put 10 “But that you may know that the Son of forth His hand and touched him. And He said Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”— to him, “I am willing. Be cleansed.” He said to the paralytic, 42 Now as soon as He had spoken, 11 “I say to you, arise, and take up your bed vimmediately the leprosy departed from him and go to your house.” and he was cleansed. 12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, 43 Then He sternly warned him, and immedi- and went in the sight of them all, so that they ately sent him away. were all amazed and eglorified God, saying, 44 Now He said to him, “See that you say “We have never seen anything like this.” nothing to anyone. But go your way, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleans- Call of Matthew ing those things wthat Moses commanded, for 13 ¶ So fHe went out again by the seashore. a testimony to them.” And all the multitude came to Him and He 45 ¶ xBut he went out and began to proclaim it taught them. freely, and to spread abroad the matter, so that 14 Now gas He passed by, He saw Levi the Jesus could no longer openly enter into the city. son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And But He was outside in desert places. And ythey He said to him, h“Follow Me. And he arose came to Him from every direction. and ifollowed Him.” 15 ¶ jNow it came to pass that as He was din- Chapter 2 ing in his house, many tax collectors and sin- Healing a Paralytic ners also reclined together with Jesus and His 1 ¶ And again aHe entered into Capernaum af- disciples, for there were many and they fol- ter some days. It was heard that He was at lowed Him. home. 16 But when the scribes and the Pharisees saw 2 Now many were gathered together, so that Him eat with tax collectors and sinners, they there was no room to receive them, not even said to His disciples, “Why is it that He eats near the door. And He preached the word to and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?” them. 17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, 3 Then they came to Him, bringing to Him a k“Those who are whole have no need of the bparalytic who was carried by four men. physician, but those who are sick. I did not 4 Now when they could not come near to Him come to call the righteous, but sinners.” because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. And when they had broken Questions Concerning Fasting through, they let down the bed on which the 18 ¶ lNow the disciples of John and of the paralytic was lying. Pharisees were fasting. And they came and said 5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.” the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not 6 But there were some of the scribes sitting fast?” there and reasoning in their hearts, 19 So Jesus said to them, “Can the children of 7 “Why does this Man speak blasphemies this the bridegroom fast while the bridegroom is way? cWho can forgive sins but God alone?” with them? As long as they have the bride- 8 And immediately when Jesus perceived in groom with them, they cannot fast. His spirit that they reasoned thus within them- 20 “But the days will come when the bride- selves, He said to them, “Why do you reason groom will be mtaken away from them, and then about these things in your hearts? they will fast in those days. u Lk 7:13 v Mt 15:28 w Lv 14:1-32 x Lk 5:15 y Mk 2:2,13; 3:7 Chapter 2: a Mt 9:1 b Mt 4:24; 8:6 c Is 43:25 d Mt 9:5 e Ph 2:11 f Mt 9:9 g Lk 5:27-32 h Jn 1:43; 12:26; 21:22 i Lk 18:28 j Mt 9:10 k Mt 9:12,13; 18:11 l Lk 5:33-38 m At 1:9; 13:2,3; 14:23 46 International King James Version Mark 3 21 “No one sews a piece of new cloth on an 6 eThen the Pharisees went out and immedi- old garment, otherwise the new piece pulls ately took counsel with fthe Herodians against away from the old and the tear is made worse. Him, how they might destroy Him. 22 “And no man puts new wine into old wineskins, otherwise the new wine bursts the wine- Multitudes Follow Jesus skins and the wine is spilled, and the wine- 7 ¶ But Jesus withdrew Himself with His dis- skins are ruined. But new wine must be put ciples to the sea. And a great multitude fol- into new wineskins.” lowed Him gfrom Judea and from Galilee 8 and from Jerusalem and from Idu-mea and Lord of the Sabbath beyond Jordan. And those around Tyre and 23 ¶ nNow it came to pass that He went through Sidon, a great multitude, when they had heard the grainfields on the Sabbath. And as they what hgreat things He did, came to Him. went, His disciples began oto pluck the heads 9 Then He told His disciples that a small boat of grain. should wait for Him because of the multitude, 24 So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why lest they should crowd Him. are they doing what is pnot lawful on the Sab- 10 For He had healed imany, so that as many bath?” as had afflictions pressed upon Him in order 25 Then He said to them, “Have you never to jtouch Him. read qwhat David did when he was in need and 11 And kunclean spirits, when they saw Him, hungry, he and those who were with him? fell down before Him, and cried out, saying, 26 “How he went into the house of God in the l“You are the Son of God.” days of Abiathar the high priest and ate the 12 And mHe sternly warned them that they showbread, rwhich is not lawful to eat, except should not make Him known. for the priests. And he also gave to those who were with him?” Calling of the Apostles 27 So He said to them, “The Sabbath was made 13 ¶ nThen He went up into a mountain and for man, and not man for the sSabbath.” called to Him those whom He Himself wanted. 28 Therefore, tthe Son of Man is Lord also of And they came to Him. the Sabbath. 14 Then He appointed twelve, whom He also named apostles, so that they should be with Him, Chapter 3 and that He might send them out to preach, 1 ¶ Then aHe entered again into the synagogue. 15 and to have power to cast out demons. And there was a man there who had a with- 16 And He appointed the twelve: Simon (oto ered hand. whom He gave the name Peter), 2 Now they carefully bwatched Him, whether 17 and James, the son of Zebedee, and John He would cheal him on the Sabbath, so that the brother of James (to them He gave the name they might accuse Him. Boanerges, which means, “The Sons of Thun- 3 And He said to the man who had the with- der”); ered hand, “Stand forward.” 18 and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, 4 Then He said to them, “Is it lawful to do and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save life of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the or to kill?” But they held their peace. Zealot, 5 So when He had looked around at them with 19 and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. anger, being grieved by the dhardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch forth your Jesus and Beelzebul hand.” And he stretched it out and his hand 20 ¶ Then they went into a house. And the was restored. multitude came together again, pso that they n Lk 6:1-5 o Dt 23:25 p Ex 20:10; 31:15 q 1 Sm 21:1-6 r Lv 24:5-9 s Dt 5:14 t Mt 12:8 Chapter 3: a Lk 6:6-11 b Lk 14:1; 20:20 c Lk 13:14 d Zc 7:12 e Ps 2:2; Mk 12:13 f Mt 22:16 g Lk 6:17 h Mk 5:19 i Lk 7:21 j Mt 9:21; 14:36 k Lk 4:41 l Mt 8:29; 14:33 m Mk 1:25,34 n Lk 9:1 o Jn 1:42 p Mk 6:31 47 International King James Version Mark 4 could not even eat bread. And there a great multitude was gathered to 21 Now when His qown people heard of this, Him, so that He entered into a boat on the sea they went out to lay hold on Him, rfor they and sat down. And the whole multitude was said, “He is beside Himself.” by the sea on the land. 22 And the scribes who came down from 2 Then He taught them many things by parables. Jerusalem said, s“He has Beelzebul,” and, “By And bhe said to them in His teaching, the truler of the demons He casts out demons.” 3 “Listen! Behold, there went out a sower to 23 Then uHe called them to Himself and said sow. to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out 4 “Now it came to pass as he sowed, some Satan? seed fell by the wayside and the birds came 24 “And if a kingdom is divided against it- and devoured it. self, that kingdom cannot stand. 5 “And some seed fell on stony ground where 25 “And if a house is divided against itself, it did not have much earth. And immediately it that house cannot stand. sprang up, because it had no depth of earth. 26 “And if Satan has risen up against himself, 6 “But when the sun was up, it was scorched. and is divided, he cannot stand, but has an end. And because it did not have root, it withered 27 v“No man can enter into a strong man’s away. house and plunder his goods, unless he first 7 “Then some seed fell among thorns. And binds the strong man, and then he will plunder the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded his house. no crop. 28 ¶ w“Truly I say to you, all sins will be for- 8 “And other seed fell on good ground and given the sons of men, and whatever blasphe- yielded a crop that sprang up and increased mies they will utter. and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, 29 “But whoever blasphemes against the Holy and some a hundredfold.” Spirit never has forgiveness, but is in danger 9 Then He said, “He who has ears to hear, let of an eternal sin”— him hear.” 30 because they xsaid, “He has an unclean 10 ¶ Now cwhen He was alone, those who were spirit.” around Him, with the twelve, asked Him about the parable. Jesus’ Mother and Brothers 11 So He said to them, “To you it is given to 31 ¶ yThen there came His brothers and His dknow the mystery of the kingdom of God. But mother. And standing outside, they sent to Him, to ethose who are outside, all things are said in calling Him. parables, 32 Now the multitude was sitting around Him, 12 “so that f‘seeing they may see and not per- and they said to Him, “Behold, Your mother ceive, and hearing they may hear and not un- and Your brothers and Your sisters are outside derstand, lest they should return and their sins looking for You.” be forgiven them.’” 33 Then He answered them, saying, “Who is 13 ¶ And He said to them, “Do you not under- My mother, or My brothers?” stand this parable? How then will you under- 34 So He looked around about at those who stand all the parables? sat around Him, and said, “Behold My mother 14 g“The sower sows the word. and My brothers! 15 “And these are the ones by the wayside 35 “For whoever will do the zwill of God, he where the word is sown. But when they have is My brother and My sister and mother.” heard, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. Chapter 4 16 “Now these are the ones who are sown on Parable of the Sower stony ground, who, when they hear the word, 1 ¶ And He began aagain to teach by the sea. immediately receive it with gladness. q Mk 6:3 r Jn 7:5; 10:20 s Mt 9:34; 10:25 t Jn 12:31; 14:30; 16:11 u Mt 12:25-29 v Is 49:24,25 w Lk 12:10 x Mt 9:34 y Mt 12:46- 50 z Ep 6:6 Chapter 4: a Lk 8:4-10 b Mk 12:38 c Lk 8:9 d 1 Co 2:10-16 e Cl 4:5 f Is 6:9,10; 43:8 g Mt 13:18-23 48 International King James Version Mark 5 17 “But they have no root in themselves, and we compare it? so endure only for a while. Afterward, when 31 “It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, affliction or persecution arises because of the when it is sown in the ground, is less than all word, they immediately fall away. the seeds that are on the ground. 18 “And others are the ones who are sown 32 “But when it is sown, it grows up and be- among thorns. These are the ones who have comes greater than all herbs. And it shoots out heard the word, great branches so that the birds of the air may 19 “but the hcares of this world, and ithe de- nest under its shade.” ceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other 33 ¶ And uwith many such parables He spoke things enter in and choke the word, and it be- the word to them as they were able to hear it. comes unfruitful. 34 But without a parable, He did not speak to 20 “Now these are the ones who are sown on them. And when they were alone, vHe ex- good ground. And they hear the word and re- plained all things to His disciples. ceive it, and bring forth jfruit, some thirty, some sixty, and some a hundredfold.” Calming of the Sea 35 ¶ wOn the same day, when evening had come Shining Light He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other 21 ¶ Then kHe said to them, “Is a candle side.” brought to be put under a basket or under a 36 So when they had sent the multitude away, bed? Is it not brought to be set on a lamp? they took Him along in the boat just as He was. 22 l“For there is nothing hidden that will not And there were also other boats with Him. be manifested, nor has anything been kept se- 37 Then there arose a great storm of wind. cret that is meant to come to light. And the waves were breaking into the boat, so 23 m“If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” that it was already filling up. 24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what 38 Now He was in the stern, asleep on a pil- you hear. nWith what standard you measure, it low. And they awoke Him and said to Him, will be measured to you; and to you who hear, x“Teacher, ydo You not care that we are perish- more will be given. ing?” 25 o“For he who has, to him will be given. 39 ¶ Then He arose and zrebuked the wind. And he who does not have, from him will be And He said to the sea, a“Peace, be still.” And taken even that which he has.” the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 Then He said to them, “Why are you so Parable of the Scattered Seed fearful? bHave you still no faith?” 26 ¶ So He said, p“The kingdom of God is like 41 So they feared exceedingly. And they said a man who casts seed on the ground, one to another, “What manner of man is this, 27 “and should sleep at night and rise by day, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” and the seed should sprout and qgrow—he does not know how. Chapter 5 28 “For the earth rproduces grain by itself; Healing a Demon-Possessed Man first the blade, then the head, after that the full 1 ¶ Then athey came over to the other side of grain in the ear. the sea into the country of the Gerasenes. 29 “But when the grain is ripe, immediately she 2 And when He had come out of the boat, puts in the sickle because the harvest has come.” immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an bunclean spirit, Parable of the Mustard Seed 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs. And 30 ¶ Then He said, t“To what will we liken the no one could bind him anymore, not even with kingdom of God? Or with what parable will chains, h Lk 21:34 i 1 Tm 6:9,10,17 j Rm 7:4 k Mt 5:15 l Mt 10:26,27 m Mt 11:15; 13:9,43 n Mt 7:2 o Lk 8:18; 19:26 p Mt 13:24-30,36- 43 q 2 Pt 3:18 r Jn 12:24 s Rv 14:15 t Mt 13:31,32 u Mt 13:34,35 v Lk 24:27,45 w Lk 8:22,25 x Mt 23:8-10 y Ps 44:23 z Lk 4:39 a Ps 65:7; 89:9; 93:4; 104:6,7 b Mt 14:31,32 Chapter 5: a Mt 8:28-34 b Mk 1:23; 7:25 49 International King James Version Mark 5 4 because he had often been bound with shack- for you, and how He had compassion on you.” les and chains, and the chains had been torn 20 So he departed and began to kproclaim in apart by him and the shackles broken in pieces. Decapolis what great things Jesus had done No one could tame him. for him. And all lmarveled. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out, and Healing and Resurrection cutting himself with stones. 21 ¶ Now mwhen Jesus had crossed over again 6 ¶ But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and by boat to the other side, many people gath- bowed down before Him. ered to Him. And He was near by the sea. 7 And he cried out with a loud voice, and said, 22 nAnd behold, there came one of the rulers “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the of the synagogue, Jairus by name. And when Most High God? I cimplore You by God that he saw Him, he fell at His feet. You do not torment me!” 23 Then he begged Him greatly, saying, “My 8 For He said to him, d“Come out of the man little daughter lies at the point of death. Come you unclean spirit.” and olay Your hands on her so that she may be 9 Then He asked him, “What is your name?” healed, and she will live.” And he answered, saying, “My name is Le- 24 So Jesus went with him, and many people gion, for we are many.” followed Him and pressed against Him. 10 And he begged Him earnestly that He would 25 ¶ Now a certain woman phad a flow of blood not send them away out of the country. for twelve years. 11 Now there was a large herd of eswine feed- 26 And she had suffered many things by many ing nearby on the mountain. physicians. She had spent all that she had and 12 Then all the demons begged Him, saying, was not better, but rather grew worse. “Send us into the swine so that we may enter 27 When she had heard of Jesus, she came up into them.” in the crowd behind Him and qtouched His 13 So He gave them permission. And the un- garment. clean spirits went out and entered into the 28 For she said, “If I only touch His clothes, I swine. And the herd, about two thousand in will be well.” number, ran violently down a steep place into 29 Then immediately the flow of her blood the sea and were drowned in the sea. was dried up, and she felt in her body that she 14 ¶ Now those who fed the swine fled and was healed of the affliction. told it in the city and in the country. And they 30 Now Jesus, immediately knowing in Him- went out to see what had happened. self that rpower had gone out of Him, turned 15 Then they came to Jesus and saw the man around in the crowd. And He said, “Who who had been fpossessed with the demon and touched My clothes?” had the legion, gsitting and hclothed and in his 31 Then His disciples said to Him, “You see right mind. And they were afraid. the multitude pressing against You, and You 16 Then those who saw it told them how it say, ‘Who touched Me?’” had happened to him who was possessed with 32 So He looked around to see her who had the demon, and all about the swine. done this thing. 17 Then ithey began to implore Him to depart 33 But the woman sfearing and trembling, out of their region. knowing what had happened to her, came and 18 ¶ Now as He was getting into the boat, jhe fell down before Him and told Him the whole who had been possessed with the demon truth. begged Him that he might be with Him. 34 Then He said to her, “Daughter, tyour faith 19 However, Jesus did not permit him. But has made you whole. uGo in peace, and be He said to him, “Go home to your friends and whole of your affliction.” tell them what great things the Lord has done 35 ¶ vWhile He was still speaking, they came c At 19:13 d Mk 1:25; 9:25 e Dt 14:8 f Mt 4:24; 8:16 g Lk 10:39 h Is 61:10 i At 16:39 j Lk 8:38,39 k Ps 66:16 l Mt 9:8,33 m Lk 8:40 n Mt 9:18-26 o At 9:17; 28:8 p Lv 15:19,25 q Mt 14:35,36 r Lk 6:19; 8:46 s Ps 89:7 t Mt 9:22 u Lk 7:50: 8:48 v Lk8:49 50 International King James Version Mark 6 from the house of the ruler of the synagogue, 5 gNow He could do no mighty work there, saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble except that He laid His hands on a few sick the Teacher any further?” people and healed them. 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was 6 And hHe marveled because of their unbe- spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, lief. And iHe went around the villages, teach- “Do not be afraid, only wbelieve.” ing. 37 Now He allowed no one to follow Him, except Peter, James, and John, the brother of Mission Trip of the Twelve James. 7 ¶ Then jHe called the twelve and began to 38 Then He came to the house of the ruler of send them out ktwo by two. And He gave them the synagogue and saw the commotion and power over unclean spirits. people loudly xweeping and wailing. 8 And He commanded them that they should 39 Now when He came in, He said to them, take nothing for their journey except a staff; “Why make this commotion and weep? The no bag, no bread, no money in their belt; child is not dead, but is yasleep.” 9 but lto wear sandals and not put on two tu- 40 ¶ Then they ridiculed Him. zBut when He nics. had put them all out, He took the father and 10 Then mHe said to them, “In whatever place the mother of the child, and those with Him, you enter a house, remain there until you de- and entered in where the child was lying. part from that place. 41 Then He took the child by the hand. And 11 n“And whatever place will not receive you He said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which is trans- nor hear you, when you depart from there, lated, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” oshake off the dust under your feet for a testi- 42 And immediately the girl arose and walked, mony against them.” for she was twelve years old. And they were 12 Then they went out and preached that men aovercome with great astonishment. should repent. 43 Then bHe strictly charged them that no one 13 And they cast out many demons and should know it. And He commanded that some- panointed with oil many who were sick, and thing should be given her to eat. healed them.

Chapter 6 Beheading of John the Baptist A Prophet Without Honor 14 ¶ Now qKing Herod heard of Him, for His 1 ¶ Now aHe went out from there and came to name became well known. And he said, “John His own country. And His disciples followed the Baptist has risen from the dead, and there- Him. fore rpowers are at work in him.” 2 Then when the Sabbath came, He began to 15 sOthers said, “He is Elijah.” And others teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him said, “He is a prophet tlike one of the proph- were bastonished, saying, c“Where did this man ets.” receive these things? And what wisdom is this 16 ¶ But uwhen Herod heard of it, he said, “It that is given to Him, that such mighty deeds is John, whom I beheaded. He is risen from are worked by His hands? the dead!” 3 “Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, 17 For Herod himself had sent and laid hold the dbrother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? of John and bound him in prison on account of And are not His sisters here with us?” And they Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, for he had ewere offended in Him. married her. 4 But Jesus said to them, f“A prophet is not 18 For John had said to Herod, v“It is not law- without honor except in his own country and ful for you to have your brother’s wife.” among his own relatives and in his own house.” 19 ¶ Therefore, Herodias had a grudge against w Jn 11:40 x At 9:39 y Jn 11:4,11 z At 9:40 a Mk 1:27; 7:37 b Mt 8:4; 12:16-19; 17:9 Chapter 6: a Mt 13:54 b Mt 7:28 c Jn 6:42 d Mt 12:46 e Mt 11:6 f Jn 4:44 g Gn 19:22; 32:25 h Is 59:16 i Mt 9:35 j Mk 3:13,14 k Ec 4:9,10 l Ep 6:15 m Mt 10:11 n Mt 10:14 o At 13:51; 18:6 p Js 5:14 q Lk 9:7-9 r Lk 19:37 s Mk 8:28 t Mt 21:11 u Lk 3:19 v Lv 18:16; 20:21 51 International King James Version Mark 6 him and wanted to kill him. But she could not, all cities. They arrived there together before 20 for Herod wfeared John, knowing that he them. was a just and holy man. And he kept him safe. 34 And hJesus, when He came out, saw many And when he heard him, he was very puzzled, people and was moved with compassion for but he gladly heard him. them because they were as isheep not having a 21 ¶ xFinally, an opportune day came when shepherd. And jHe began to teach them many Herod yon his birthday made a feast for his things. lords, high captains and chief men of Galilee. 35 Now kwhen the day was almost over, His 22 And when the daughter of Herodias came disciples came to Him and said, “This is a de- in and danced, she pleased Herod and those serted place, and now it is already late. who sat with him. And the king said to the dam- 36 “Send them away so that they may go into sel, “Ask of me whatever you want and I will the surrounding country and into the villages give it to you.” and buy something to eat.” 23 Then he swore to her, z“Whatever you will 37 He answered and said to them, “You give ask of me, I will give it to you, even to half of them something to eat.” And they said to Him, my kingdom.” l“Will we go and buy two hundred denarii of 24 Then she went out and said to her mother, bread and give them something to eat?” “What will I ask?” And she said, “The head of 38 He said to them, “How many loaves do John the Baptist.” you have? Go and see.” And when they found 25 Immediately she came in with haste to the out, they said, m“Five, and two fish.” king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me 39 ¶ Then He ncommanded them to make all at once on a platter the head of John the Bap- sit down in groups on the green grass. tist.” 40 And they sat down in ranks by hundreds 26 ¶ aNow the king was exceedingly sorry. But and by fifties. because of his oaths and because of those who 41 Now when He had taken the five loaves sat with him, he was unwilling to refuse her. and the two fish, He olooked up to heaven and 27 So immediately the king sent an execu- pblessed and broke the loaves. And He gave tioner and commanded his head to be brought. them to His disciples to set before them. And Then he went and beheaded him in the prison. He divided the two fish among them all. 28 And he brought his head on a platter and 42 So they all ate and were filled. gave it to the girl. Then the girl gave it to her 43 Now they took up twelve baskets full of mother. fragments and of the fish. 29 Now when his disciples heard this, they 44 And those who ate of the loaves were five came and btook his body and laid it in a tomb. thousand men.

Feeding of the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on Water 30 ¶ Then cthe apostles gathered themselves 45 ¶ Then qimmediately He made His disciples together to Jesus and told Him all that they get into the boat and go before Him to the other had done and taught. side to Beth-saida, while He sent the people 31 Then dHe said to them, “Come away by away. yourselves into a deserted place and rest a 46 Now when He had sent them away, He while.” For ethere were many coming and go- rdeparted to a mountain to pray. ing, and they did not even have time to eat. 47 Then when evening came, the boat was in 32 fSo they departed to a deserted place by the middle of the sea, and He was alone on the boat by themselves. land. 33 ¶ Now the people saw them departing, and 48 Now He saw them straining at rowing, for many grecognized Him, and ran on foot out of the wind was against them. And about the w Mt 14:5; 21:26 x Mt 14:6 y Gn 40:20 z Et 5:3,6; 7:2 a Mt 14:9 b 1 Kg 13:29,30 c Lk 9:10 d Mt 14:13 e Mk 3:20 f Mt 14:13-21 g Cl 1:6 h Mt 9:36; 14:14 i Nm 27:17 j Lk 9:11 k Mt 14:15 l 2 Kg 4:43 m Jn 6:9 n Mt 15:35 o Jn 11:41,42 p Mt 15:36; 26:26 q Jn 6:15-21 r Lk 5:16 52 International King James Version Mark 7 fourth watch of the night He came to them, “Why do Your disciples not walk according to walking on the sea, and swould have passed the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with by them. unwashed hands?” 49 But when they saw Him walking on the 6 He answered and said to them, “Well did sea, they supposed that it was a tspirit. And Isaiah prophesy of you ehypocrites, as it is they cried out, written, f‘This people honors Me with their lips, 50 for they all saw Him and were terrified. but their heart is far from Me. And immediately He spoke with them, and said 7 In vain they worship Me, teaching as doc- to them, u“Be of good cheer. It is I. Do not be trines the commandments of men.’ vafraid.” 8 “For laying aside the commandment of God, 51 Then He went up to them into the boat, you hold the tradition of men— [the washing and the wind wceased. And they were greatly of pitchers and cups, and many other such xastonished, things you do.]” 52 for ythey had not understood the miracle 9 ¶ Then He said to them, “All too well gyou of the loaves because their zheart was hard- reject the commandment of God so that you ened. may keep your own tradition. 53 ¶ aNow when they had crossed over, they 10 “For Moses said, h‘Honor your father and came to the land of Gen-nesaret and anchored your mother,’ and, i‘He who curses father or to the shore. mother, let him be put to death.’ 54 Now when they came out of the boat, im- 11 “But you say, ‘If a man will say to his fa- mediately the people recognized Him. ther or mother, j“Whatever I have that would 55 So they ran throughout that whole surround- help you is Corban”’ (that is to say, given to ing region, and began to carry about on beds God), those who were sick, to the place they heard 12 “then you no longer permit him to do any- He was. thing for his father or his mother, 56 Wherever He entered villages, or cities, or 13 “making the word of God of no effect the countryside, they laid the sick in the streets through your tradition that you have handed and begged Him that bthey might just touch down. And many such things you do.” the cborder of His garment. And as many as 14 ¶ Now kwhen He had called all the people touched Him were made whole. to Himself, He said to them, “Listen to Me everyone, and lunderstand. Chapter 7 15 “There is nothing outside a man that enters The Clean and Unclean into him that can defile him. But the things 1 ¶ And having come from Jerusalem, athe that come out of him, those are the things that Pharisees and some of the scribes came to- mdefile the man. gether to Him. 16 n“If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 2 And they saw some of His disciples eat bread 17 ¶ Now owhen He had entered into the house with defiled, that is, with bunwashed hands. away from the people, His disciples asked Him 3 For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat concerning the parable. unless they wash their hands, thus holding the 18 Then He said to them, p“Are you so with- ctradition of the elders. out understanding also? Do you not understand 4 And when they come from the market place, that whatever thing from outside that enters they do not eat unless they wash themselves. into the man, it cannot defile him, And there are many other things that they have 19 “because it does not enter into his heart, received in order to observe, such as the wash- but into the stomach, and is eliminated?” (Jesus ing of cups and pitchers and copper pots. thus declared all foods clean.) 5 Then dthe Pharisees and scribes asked Him, 20 Then He said, q“That which comes out of s Lk 24:28 t Mt 14:26 u Mt 9:2 v Is 41:10 w Ps 107:29 x Mk 1:27; 2:12; 5:42; 7:37 y Mk 8:17,18 z Mk 3:5; 16:14 a Mt 14:34-36 b Mt 9:20 c Nm 15:38,39 Chapter 7: a Mt 15:1-20 b Mt 15:20 c Gl 1:14 d Mt 15:2 e Mt 23:13-29 f Is 29:13 g Pv 1:25 h Ex 20:12; Dt 5:16 i Ex 21:17 j Mt 15:5; 23:18 k Mt 15:10 l Mt 16:9,11,12 m Is 59:3 n Mt 11:15 o Mt 15:15 p Hb 5:11-14 q Ps 39:1 53 International King James Version Mark 8 the man, that defiles the man. 35 And iimmediately his ears were opened and 21 r“For from within, out of the heart of men, the impediment of his tongue was removed, sproceed evil thoughts, tadulteries, and he spoke plainly. ufornications, murders, 36 ¶ Then jHe commanded them that they 22 “thefts, vcovetousness, wickedness, wdeceit, should tell no one. But the more He com- xlewdness, an evil eye, yblasphemy, zpride, and manded them, the more widely they contin- foolishness. ued to proclaim it. 23 “All these evil things come from within 37 So they were utterly kastonished, saying, and defile the man.” “He has done all things well. He lmakes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.” The Syrophoenician Woman 24 ¶ And afrom there He arose and went to the Chapter 8 region of Tyre. And He entered into a house Feeding of the Four Thousand and wanted no one to know it. But He could 1 ¶ In those days athe multitude was again very not be bhidden. great. And having nothing to eat, Jesus called 25 A woman, whose young daughter had an His disciples and said to them, unclean spirit, heard of Him, and came and 2 “I have bcompassion on the multitude be- cfell at His feet. cause they have now been with Me three days 26 The woman was a Greek, a Syro- and have nothing to eat. phoenician by race. And she kept asking Him 3 “And if I send them away to their own houses to cast the demon out of her daughter. fasting, they will faint on the way, for some of 27 But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be them came from a great distance.” filled first, for it is not good to take the 4 Then His disciples answered Him, “How children’s bread and to cast it to the dogs.” can anyone satisfy these people with bread here 28 Then she answered and said to Him, “Yes, in the wilderness?” Lord, yet even the dogs under the table eat of 5 And cHe asked them, “How many loaves do the children’s crumbs.” you have?” And they said, “Seven.” 29 So He said to her, “For this saying go your 6 So He commanded the people to sit down way. The demon has gone out of your daugh- on the ground. And He took the seven loaves ter.” and gave thanks. And He broke them and gave 30 Now when she had come to her house, she to His disciples to set before them. And they found the demon gone out and her daughter set them before the people. lying on the bed. 7 Now they also had a few small fish. And He dblessed them and commanded to set them also Healing a Deaf and Speechless Man before them. 31 ¶ And dagain, departing from the region of 8 So they ate and were filled. And they took Tyre and Sidon, He came to the sea of Galilee up seven baskets full of leftover fragments. through the middle of the region of Decapolis. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four 32 And ethey brought to Him one who was thousand. And He sent them away. deaf and had an impediment in his speech. And 10 ¶ Then eimmediately He entered into a boat they begged Him to put His hand on him. with His disciples and came into the district of 33 Then He took him aside from the multi- Dalmanutha. tude and put His fingers into his ears. And fHe 11 Now fthe Pharisees came out and began to spit and touched his tongue. question Him, seeking from Him a sign from 34 Then glooking up to heaven, hHe sighed. heaven, testing Him. And He said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be 12 So He gsighed deeply in His spirit and said, opened.” “Why does this generation seek after a sign? r Gn 6:5; 8:21 s Gl 5:19-21 t 2 Pt 2:14 u 1 Th 4:3 v Lk 12:15 w Rm 1:28,29 x 1 Pt 4:3 y Rv 2:9 z 1 Jn 2:16 a Mt 15:21 b Mk 2:1,2 c Jn 11:32 d Mt 15:29 e Lk 11:14 f Mk 8:23 g Mk 6:41 h Jn 11:33,38 i Is 35:5,6 j Mk 5:43 k Mk 6:51; 10:26 l Mt 12:22 Chapter 8: a Mt 15:32-39 b Mk 1:41; 6:34 c Mk 6:38 d Mt 14:19 e Mt 15:39 f Mt 12:38; 16:1 g Mk 7:34 54 International King James Version Mark 9 Truly I say to you, hno sign will be given to into the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on this generation.” the way He asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” The Leaven of the Pharisees 28 And they answered, t“John the Baptist. But 13 ¶ And He left them. Then entering into the some say, uElijah, and others, one of the proph- boat again, He departed to the other side. ets.” 14 iNow they had forgotten to take bread, and 29 Then He said to them, “But who do you they did not have more than one loaf in the boat. say that I am?” And Peter answered and said 15 And jHe charged them, saying, “Take heed. to Him, v“You are the Christ.” Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the 30 Then wHe commanded them that they leaven of Herod.” should tell no man about Him. 16 Now they reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have no bread.” Jesus Prophesies His Death 17 And when Jesus knew it, He said to them, 31 ¶ xSo He began to teach them that the Son “Why do you reason because you have no of Man must suffer many things and be bread? kDo you not yet see nor understand? yrejected by the elders and the chief priests and Are your hearts hardened? scribes, and be zkilled and after three days rise 18 “Having eyes, do you not see? And having again. ears, do you not hear? And do you not remem- 32 And He spoke this matter openly. And Pe- ber? ter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. 19 l“When I broke the five loaves among five 33 But when He had turned around and looked thousand, how many baskets full of fragments on His disciples, He arebuked Peter, saying, did you take up?” They said to Him, “Twelve.” “Get behind me, Satan! For you do not have in 20 “And mwhen I broke the seven among four mind the things of God, but the things that are thousand, how many baskets full of fragments of men.” did you take up?” And they said, “Seven.” 34 ¶ Now when He had called the people to 21 Then He said to them, “How is it that nyou Himself with His disciples also, He said to do not understand?” them, b“Whoever wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and Healing a Blind Man follow Me. 22 ¶ Then He came to Bethsaida. And they 35 “For cwhoever wishes to save his life will brought a oblind man to Him and begged Him lose it, but whoever wishes to lose his life for to ptouch him. My sake and the gospel’s, the same will save 23 So He took the blind man by the hand and it. led Him out of the village. And when qHe had 36 “For what will it profit a man if he will spit on his eyes, and put his hands on him, He gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? asked him if he saw anything. 37 “Or what will a man give in exchange for 24 Then he looked up and said, “I see men as his soul? trees, walking.” 38 d“For whoever eis ashamed of Me and My 25 After that He put His hands again on his words in this adulterous and sinful generation, eyes and made him look up. And he was re- of him also will the Son of Man be ashamed stored and saw every man clearly. when He comes in the glory of His Father with 26 Then He sent him away to his house, say- the holy angels.” ing, r“Do not tell anyone in the village.” Chapter 9 Peter’s Confession 1 ¶ Then He said to them, a“Truly I say to you, 27 ¶ Then sJesus went out with His disciples there are some of those who are standing here h Mt 12:39 i Mt 16:5 j Lk 12:1 k Mk 6:52; 16:14 l Mt 14:20 m Mt 15:37 n Mk 6:52 o Jn 9:1 p Lk 18:15 q Mk 7:33 r Mk 5:43; 7:36 s Lk 9:18-20 t Mt 14:2 u Lk 9:7,8 v Jn 1:41; 4:42; 6:69; 11:27 w Mt 8:4; 16:20 x Mt 16:21; 20:19 y Mk 10:33 z Mk 9:31; 10:34 a Rv 3:19 b Lk 14:27 c Jn 12:25 d Mt 10:33 e 2 Tm 1:8,9; 2:12 Chapter 9: a Lk 9:27 55 International King James Version Mark 9 who will not taste of death until they have seen 15 Then immediately all the people, when they bthe kingdom of God come with power.” saw Him, were greatly amazed, and began running to Him to greet Him. The Transfiguration 16 Then He asked the scribes, “What are you 2 ¶ cNow after six days Jesus took Peter, James disputing with them?” and John, and led them up onto a high moun- 17 ¶ Now oone of the multitude answered and tain apart by themselves. And He was trans- said, “Teacher, I brought to You my son who figured before them. has a mute spirit. 3 And His garments became shining, exceed- 18 “And whenever it seizes him, it tears him. ingly dwhite as snow, as no launderer on earth And he foams and gnashes with his teeth and can whiten them. stiffens. And I spoke to Your disciples that they 4 And there appeared to them Elijah with should cast him out and they could not.” Moses. And they were talking with Jesus. 19 He answered him and said, “O pfaithless 5 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, generation, how long will I be with you? How “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make long will I bear with you? Bring him to Me.” three tabernacles, one for You, and one for 20 So they brought him to Him. And qwhen he Moses, and one for Elijah.” saw Him, immediately the spirit convulsed 6 (He did not know what to say, for they were him. And he fell on the ground and wallowed, greatly afraid.) foaming at the mouth. 7 Then there came a ecloud that overshadowed 21 Then He asked his father, “How long has them. And a voice came out of the cloud, say- this been happening to him?” And he said, ing, “This is fMy beloved Son! gHear Him.” “From childhood. 8 Then suddenly, when they had looked around 22 “And often it has cast him into the fire and they saw no man anymore, but Jesus alone with into the waters, to destroy him. But if You can themselves. do anything, have compassion on us and help 9 ¶ hNow as they came down from the moun- us.” tain, He commanded them that they should tell 23 Jesus said to him, r“If you can? All things no man what things they had seen until the Son are possible to him who believes.” of Man was risen from the dead. 24 Then immediately the father of the child 10 So they kept that saying with themselves, cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe! questioning one another iwhat the rising from sHelp my unbelief!” the dead meant. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came run- 11 And they asked Him, saying, “Why do the ning together, He trebuked the unclean spirit, scribes say jthat Elijah must first come?” saying to him, “You deaf and mute spirit, I com- 12 Then He answered and told them, “Elijah mand you to come out of him and enter no truly comes first and restores all things. And more into him.” kyet why is it written of the Son of Man that He 26 Then the spirit cried out, and greatly con- must suffer many things and lbe treated with vulsed him and came out of him. And he was contempt? as one dead, so that many said, “He is dead.” 13 “But I say to you that mElijah has indeed 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted come and they have done to him whatever they him up. And he arose. desired, as it was written of him.” 28 ¶ Now uwhen He came into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, “Why could we Healing a Boy with an Evil Spirit not cast it out?” 14 ¶ Now nwhen He came to His disciples, He 29 Then He said to them, “This kind can come saw a great multitude around them, and scribes out by nothing but vprayer.” disputing with them. 30 ¶ Now they departed from there and passed b Mt 24:30 c Mt 17:1-8 d Dn 7:9 e Ex 40:34 f Ps 2:7; Is 42:1; Mk 1:11 g At 3:22 h Mt 17:9-13 i Jn 2:19-22 j Ml 4:5 k Ps 22:6; Is 53:3; Dn 9:26; Ml 4:5,6 l Lk 23:11; Ph 2:7 m Lk 1:17 n Mt 17:14-19 o Lk 9:38 p Jn 4:48 q Mk 1:26 r Jn 11:40 s Lk 17:5 t Mk 1:25 u Mt 17:19 v Js 5:16 56 International King James Version Mark 10 through Galilee. And He did not want anyone 43 l“And if your hand causes you to stumble, to know about it. cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life 31 wFor He taught His disciples and said to maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, them, “The Son of Man is to be delivered into into the unquenchable fire— the hands of men and they will xkill Him. And 44 [“where m‘their worm does not die and the after He is killed, He will yrise the third day.” fire is not quenched.’] 32 But they zdid not understand this saying, 45 “And if your foot causes you to stumble, and were afraid to ask Him. cut it off. It is better for you to enter lame into life, than having two feet, to be cast into hell— Struggles over Greatness 46 [“where n‘their worm does not die and the 33 ¶ aThen He came to Capernaum. And when fire is not quenched.’] He was in the house, He asked them, “What 47 “And if your eye causes you to stumble, was it that you disputed among yourselves on pluck it out. It is better for you to enter into the the way?” kingdom of God with one eye, than having two 34 But they held their peace, for on the way eyes to be cast into hell, they had bdisputed among themselves who was 48 “where o‘their worm does not die and the the cgreatest. pfire is not quenched.’ 35 So He sat down and called the twelve. And 49 “For everyone will be qsalted with fire. He said to them, d“If anyone desires to be first, 50 r“Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its he will be last of all, and servant of all.” saltiness, how can it be made salty again? sHave 36 Then eHe took a child and set him in the salt in yourselves, and thave peace one with midst of them. And when He had taken him in another.” His arms, He said to them, 37 “Whoever receives one of these little chil- Chapter 10 dren in My name, receives Me. And fwhoever Divorce receives Me, receives not Me but Him who 1 ¶ Then aHe arose from there and came into sent Me.” the region of Judea by the other side of the Jordan. And the people gathered to Him again. Sectarian Spirit of the Disciples And according to His custom, He once again 38 ¶ gThen John answered Him, saying, taught them. “Teacher, we saw one casting out demons in 2 ¶ Then bthe Pharisees came to Him, testing Your name and he did not follow us. And we Him. And they asked Him, “Is it lawful for a forbade him because he did not follow us.” man to put away his wife?” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, hfor 3 So He answered and said to them, “What there is no one who will do a miracle in My did Moses command you?” name who can afterward speak evil of Me. 4 And they said, c“Moses permitted a man to 40 “For ihe who is not against us is on our write a bill of divorcement and send her away.” side. 5 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Be- 41 j“For whoever will give you a cup of water cause of the hardness of your heart he wrote to drink in My name because you belong to you this commandment. Christ, truly I say to you, he will not lose his 6 “But from the beginning of the creation God reward. dmade them male and female. 42 k“And whoever will offend one of these 7 e“For this reason a man will leave his father little ones who believe in Me, it would be bet- and mother and cleave to his wife. ter for him that a millstone were hung around 8 “And the two will be one flesh. So then they his neck and he were cast into the sea. are no longer two, but one flesh. w Lk 9:44 x Mt 16:21; 27:50 y 1 Co 15:4 z Lk 2:50; 18:34 a Mt 18:1-5 b Pv 13:10 c Lk 22:24; 23:46; 24:46 d Lk 22:26,27 e Mk 10:13-16 f Mt 10:40 g Nm 11:27-29 h 1 Co 12:3 i Mt 12:30 j Mt 10:42 k Lk 17:1,2 l Mt 5:29,30; 18:8,9 m Is 66:24 n Is 66:24 o Is 66:24 p Jr 7:20 q Mt 3:11 r Mt 5:13 s Cl 4:6 t Rm 12:18; 14:19 Chapter 10: a Mt 19:1-9 b Mt 19:3 c Dt 24:1-4 d Gn 1:27; 5:2 e Gn 2:24 57 International King James Version Mark 10 9 “Therefore, what God has joined together, 23 Then sJesus looked around and said to His let not man separate.” disciples, “How hard it will be for those who 10 ¶ Now in the house His disciples asked Him have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!” again about the same matter. 24 Now the disciples were astonished at His 11 Then He said to them, f“Whoever puts away words. But Jesus answered again and said to his wife and marries another, commits adul- them, “Children, how hard it is for those who tery against her. trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 12 “And if a woman puts away her husband 25 “It is easier for a camel to go through the and is married to another, she commits adul- eye of a needle than for a trich man to enter tery.” into the kingdom of God.” 26 Then they were more astonished, saying Jesus and Children among themselves, “Who then can be saved?” 13 ¶ Then gthey brought young children to Him 27 Then looking at them, Jesus said, “With so that He might touch them. And His disciples men it is impossible, but not with God. For rebuked those who brought them. uwith God all things are possible.” 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly dis- 28 Then vPeter began to say to Him, “Behold, pleased. And He said to them, “Permit the little we have left all and have followed You.” children to come to Me and do not forbid them, 29 And Jesus answered and said, “Truly I say hfor of such is the kingdom of God. to you, there is no one who has left house or 15 “Truly I say to you, iwhoever does not re- brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife ceive the kingdom of God like a little child or children or lands for My sake and the jwill not enter it.” gospel’s, 16 Then He took them up in His arms, put His 30 w“who will not receive a hundredfold now hands on them, and blessed them. in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with xpersecu- The Rich Young Ruler tions, and in the age to come eternal life. 17 ¶ kNow when He was going out to the road, 31 y“But many who are first will be last, and there came one running, and kneeling before the last first.” Him. And he asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I ldo so that I may inherit eternal life?” Jesus Prophesies His Death 18 Then Jesus said to him, “Why do you call 32 ¶ zThen they were on the road going up to Me good? There is none good but one, that is, Jerusalem, and Jesus went before them. And mGod. they were amazed. And as they followed, they 19 “You know the commandments: n‘Do not were afraid. And aHe took the twelve aside commit adultery. Do not kill. Do not steal. Do again and began to tell them what things would not bear false witness. Do not defraud. Honor happen to Him. your father and mother.’” 33 “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem 20 And he answered and said to Him, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the “Teacher, all these I have oobserved from my chief priests and to the scribes. And they will youth.” condemn Him to death and will deliver Him 21 Then looking at him, Jesus loved him. And to the Gentiles. He said to him, “One thing you lack. Go your 34 “Then they will mock Him and will scourge way and psell whatever you have and give to Him and will spit on Him and will kill Him. the poor, and you will have qtreasure in heaven. And the third day He will rise again.” And come, rtake up the cross, and follow Me.” 22 But he was sad at this saying and went Request of James and John away grieving, for he had great possessions. 35 ¶ Now bJames and John, the sons of Zebe- f Mt 5:32; 19:9 g Lk 18:15-17 h 1 Pt 2:2 i Mt 18:3,4; 19:14 j Lk 13:28 k Mt 19:16-30 l Jn 6:28 m 1 Sm 2:2 n Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16- 20 o Ph 3:6 p Lk 12:33; 16:9 q Mt 6:19,20; 19:21 r Mk 8:34 s Mt 19:23 t Mt 13:22; 19:24 u Jr 32:17 v Lk 18:28 w Lk 18:29,30 x 1 Pt 4:12,13 y Lk 13:30 z Mt 20:17-19 a Mk 8:31; 9:31 b Js 4:3 58 International King James Version Mark 11 dee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise. He You to do for us whatever we ask.” calls you.” 36 Then He said to them, “What do you want 50 Then casting away his garment, he rose Me to do for you?” and came to Jesus. 37 They said to Him, “Grant to us that we 51 So Jesus answered and said to him, “What may sit, one on Your right hand and the other do you want Me to do for you?” The blind on Your left hand in Your glory.” man said to Him, “Lord, that I might receive 38 But Jesus said to them, “You do not know my sight.” what you ask. Are you able to drink the ccup 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Go your way. that I drink and be baptized with the dbaptism oYour faith has made you whole.” And imme- with which I am baptized?” diately he received his sight and followed Jesus 39 Then they said to Him, “We can.” And in the way. Jesus said to them, e“You will indeed drink of the cup that I drink and you will be baptized Chapter 11 with the baptism with which I am baptized. Triumphal Entry 40 “But to sit on My right hand and on My 1 ¶ Now awhen they came near to Jerusalem, left hand is not Mine to give, but it is for those to Bethphage and Beth-any, at the Mount of ffor whom it has been prepared.” Olives, He sent two of His disciples. 41 Now gwhen the ten heard it, they began to 2 And He said to them, “Go into the village be greatly displeased with James and John. opposite you. And as soon as you have entered 42 But Jesus called them to Himself and said it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no to them, h“You know that those who are rec- one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. ognized as rulers over the Gentiles exercise 3 “Now if anyone says to you, ‘Why are you lordship over them. And their great ones exer- doing this?’ you say, ‘The Lord has need of it.’ cise authority over them. And immediately he will send it back here.” 43 i“But it will not be so among you. But who- 4 ¶ So they went their way and found a colt ever desires to be great among you will be your tied at the door, outside in the street. And they servant. untied it. 44 “And whoever of you desires to be the first 5 Now some of them who stood there said to will be the bondservant of all. them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” 45 “For even jthe Son of Man did not come to 6 Then they said to them as Jesus had com- be served, but to serve, and kto give His life a manded. And they let them go. ransom for many.” 7 Then bthey brought the colt to Jesus and cast their garments on it. And He sat on it. Healing of Bartimaeus 8 Then cmany spread their garments on the 46 ¶ Then lthey came to Jericho. And as He road. And others cut down branches off the went out of Jericho with His disciples and a trees and spread them on the road. great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the 9 Now those who went before and those who son of Timaeus, sat by the road. followed, cried out, saying, “Hosanna! 47 Now when he heard that it was Jesus of dBlessed is He who comes in the name of the Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Lord. mSon of David, nhave mercy on me.” 10 “Blessed is the kingdom of our father 48 Then many commanded him that He should David. eHosanna in the highest!” hold his peace. But he cried out all the more, 11 Then fJesus entered into Jerusalem and into “Son of David, have mercy on me.” the temple. And when He had looked around 49 Then Jesus stood still and commanded him at everything, and since it was already late, He to be called. And they called the blind man, went out to Bethany with the twelve. c Jn 18:11 d Lk 12:50 e At 12:2 f Hb 11:16 g Mt 20:24 h Lk 22:25 i Mk 9:35 j Lk 22:27; Jn 13:14; Ph 2:7,8 k 2 Co 5:21; 1 Tm 2:5,6; Ti 2:14 l Lk 18:35-43 m Rv 22:16 n Mt 15:22 o Mt 9:22 Chapter 11: a Mt 21:1-9 b Zc 9:9 c Mt 21:8 d Ps 118:25,26 e Ps 148:1 f Mt 21:12 59 International King James Version Mark 12 Jesus and the Temple Father also who is in heaven may forgive you 12 ¶ Now gon the next day, when they had come your trespasses. from Bethany, He was hungry. 26 [“But sif you do not forgive, neither will 13 hThen seeing a fig tree from a distance hav- your Father in heaven forgive your tres- ing leaves, He went to see if perhaps He might passes.”] find something on it. And when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the Jesus’ Authority Questioned season for figs. 27 ¶ Then they came again to Jerusalem. tAnd 14 Then Jesus answered and said to it, “Let as He was walking in the temple, there came no one eat fruit from you ever again.” And His to Him the chief priests and the scribes and disciples heard it. the elders. 15 ¶ Then ithey came to Jerusalem. And Jesus 28 And they said to Him, “By what uauthority went into the temple and began to cast out those do You do these things? And who gave You who sold and bought in the temple. And He this authority to do these things?” overthrew the tables of the money changers 29 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “I and the seats of those who sold jdoves. will also ask of you one question, and you an- 16 And He would not allow anyone to carry swer Me, and then I will tell you by what au- merchandise through the temple. thority I do these things. 17 Then He taught, saying to them, “Is it not 30 “The vbaptism of John, was it from heaven written, k‘My house will be called the house of or from men? Answer Me.” prayer for all the nations’? But you have made 31 Then they reasoned among themselves, it a lden of thieves.” saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, 18 Now mthe scribes and chief priests heard it ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ and sought how they might destroy Him, for 32 “But if we will say, ‘From men ....’” (They they feared Him because nall the people were feared the people, for weveryone considered astonished at His teaching. John to have been a prophet indeed.) 19 Now when evening had come, He went 33 Then they answered and said to Jesus, “We out of the city. do not know.” And Jesus answering said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what author- The Withering Fig Tree ity I do these things.” 20 ¶ oSo in the morning as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. Chapter 12 21 Then Peter, being reminded, said to Him, Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers “Teacher, behold, the fig tree that You cursed 1 ¶ Then aHe began to speak to them in parables. has withered away.” “A certain man planted a vineyard and set a 22 Then Jesus answering said to them, “Have hedge around it, and dug a place for the wine faith in God. vat and built a tower. And he leased it out to 23 “For ptruly I say to you that whoever will vinedressers and went into a far country. say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast 2 “And at the harvest time he sent to the into the sea,’ and will not doubt in his heart, vinedressers a bondservant so that he might but will believe that those things that he said receive from the vinedressers the fruit from will come to pass, he will have whatever he the vineyard. says. 3 “But they caught and beat him and sent him 24 “Therefore, I say to you, qwhat-ever things away empty. you desire, when you pray, believe that you 4 “Then again he sent to them another bond- receive them and you will have them. servant. And they wounded him in the head 25 “And when you stand praying, forgive rif and sent him away shamefully treated. you have anything against anyone, so that your 5 “Then again he sent another, and they killed g Mt 21:18-22 h Mt 21:19 i Jn 2:13-16 j Lv 14:22 k Is 56:7 l Jr 7:11 m Mt 21:45,46 n Mt 7:28 o Mt 21:19-22 p Mt 17:20; 21:21 q Mt 7:7 r Cl 3:13 s Mt 6:15; 18:35 t Lk 20:1-8 u Jn 5:27 v Lk 7:29,30 w Mt 3:5; 14:5 Chapter 12: a Lk 20:9-19 60 International King James Version Mark 12 him; and many others, bbeating some and kill- no resurrection, came to Him. And they asked ing some. Him, saying, 6 “Therefore, having still one son, his be- 19 “Teacher, lMoses wrote to us that if a man’s loved, he sent him also to them last, saying, brother dies and leaves his wife behind, and ‘They will respect my son.’ leaves no children, his brother should take his 7 “But those vinedressers said among them- wife and raise up children to his brother. selves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him 20 “Now there were seven brethren. And the and the inheritance will be ours.’ first took a wife, and died leaving no children. 8 “So they took him and ckilled him and cast 21 “Then the second took her and died, and him out of the vineyard. he did not leave any children; and the third 9 “Therefore, what will the owner of the vine- likewise. yard do? He will come and destroy the 22 “So the seven had her and left no children. vinedressers and give the vineyard to others. Last of all the woman died also. 10 “Have you not read this Scripture, d‘The 23 “Therefore, in the resurrection when they stone that the builders rejected has become rise, whose wife will she be? For the seven the cornerstone. men had her as a wife.” 11 ‘This was the Lord’s doing, and it is mar- 24 Then Jesus answering said to them, “Do velous in our eyes’?” you not err because you do not know the Scrip- 12 Then ethey sought to lay hold on Him, but tures or the power of God? feared the people, for they knew that He had 25 “For when they rise from the dead, they spoken the parable against them. And they neither marry nor are given in marriage. But left Him and went their way. mthey are as the angels who are in heaven. 26 “Now concerning the dead, that they nrise, Taxes for Caesar have you not read in the book of Moses, how ¶ 13 Then fthey sent to Him some of the in the bush God spoke to him, saying, o‘I am Pharisees and the Herodians to catch Him in the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and His words. the God of Jacob’? 14 Now when they had come, they said to 27 “He is not the God of the dead, but the Him, “Teacher, we know that You are true God of the living. Therefore, you are greatly and not swayed by anyone, for You do not mistaken.” regard the person of men, but teach the gway of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to The Greatest Commandment Caesar, or not? ¶ 28 pThen one of the scribes came, and hav- 15 “Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?” But ing heard them reasoning together and seeing He, knowing their hhypocrisy, said to them, that He had answered them well, asked Him, “Why do you test Me? Bring Me a denarius “What is the first commandment of all?” so that I may see it.” 29 And Jesus answered him, “The first of all 16 So they brought it. And He said to them, the commandments is, q‘Hear, O Israel, the “Whose is this image and inscription?” And Lord our God is one Lord. they said to Him, “Caesar’s.” 30 ‘And you will rlove the Lord your God with 17 Then Jesus answering said to them, “Ren- all your heart and with all your soul and with der to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and all your mind and with all your strength.’ This to iGod the things that are God’s.” And they is the first commandment. marveled at Him. 31 “And the second is like it, namely this, s‘You will love your neighbor as yourself.’ Quesions on the Resurrection There is no other commandment greater than ¶ 18 jThen some Sadducees, kwho say there is tthese.” b 2 Ch 36:16 c At 2:23 d Ps 118:22,23; Is 28:16; At 4:11; Rm 9:33; Ep 2:20; 1 Pt 2:6,7 e Jn 7:25,30,44 f Lk 20:20-26 g At 18:26 h Lk 12:1 i Ec 5:4,5 j Lk 20:27-38 k At 23:8 l Dt 25:5 m 1 Co 15:42,49,52 n Rv 20:12,13 o Ex 3:6,15 p Mt 22:34-40 q Dt 6:4,5 r Dt 10:12; 30:6 s Lv 19:18 t Rm 13:9 61 International King James Version Mark 13 32 Then the scribe said to Him, “Well said, Chapter 13 Teacher, you have said the truth. For there is Signs of the Consummation of Israel one God uand there is no other besides Him. 1 ¶ Now aas He went out of the temple, one of 33 “And to love Him with all the heart and His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, see what with all the understanding and with all the kind of stones and what buildings are here!” strength, and to love one’s neighbor as him- 2 Then Jesus answering said to him, “Do you self, vis more than all the whole burnt offer- see these great buildings? bNot one stone will ings and sacrifices.” be left upon another that will not be thrown 34 Now when Jesus saw that he answered down.” wisely, He said to him, “You are not far from 3 ¶ Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives the kingdom of God.” wAnd no man after that opposite the temple, cPeter, dJames, eJohn and dared ask Him any question. fAndrew asked Him privately, 4 g“Tell us when these things will be? And Jesus and David what will be the sign when all these things will 35 ¶ Then xJesus answered and said while He be fulfilled?” taught in the temple, “How is it that the scribes 5 Then Jesus answering them began to say, say that Christ is the Son of David? h“Take heed lest anyone deceives you. 36 “David himself said yby the Holy Spirit, 6 “For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I z‘The Lord said to My Lord, “Sit at My right am He,’ and will deceive many. hand until I make Your enemies Your foot- 7 “And when you hear of wars and rumors of stool.”’ wars, do not be troubled, for such things must 37 “Therefore, David himself called Him take place. But this is not the end. ‘Lord.’ So in what sense is He then his aSon?” 8 “For nation will rise against nation and And the common people heard Him gladly. ikingdom against kingdom. And there will be 38 ¶ Then bHe said to them in His teaching, earthquakes in various places, and there will c“Beware of the scribes, who like to go around be famines. jThese are the beginnings of sor- in long robes and dlike greetings in the market- rows. places, 9 “But ktake heed to yourselves, for they will 39 “and the echief seats in the synagogues and deliver you up to councils. And in the syna- the places of honor at feasts. gogues you will be beaten. And you will stand 40 f“They devour widows’ houses, and for before rulers and kings for My sake, for a tes- show make long prayers. These will receive timony to them. greater condemnation.” 10 “But lthe gospel must first be preached to all nations. The Widow’s Offering 11 m“But when they arrest you and deliver you 41 ¶ gNow Jesus sat opposite the treasury and up, do not worry beforehand what you will say. observed how the people cast money hinto the But just speak whatever is given you in that treasury. And many who were rich cast in much. hour, for it is not you who speak, nbut the Holy 42 Then there came a certain poor widow and Spirit. she put in two lepta that make a quadrans. 12 “Now obrother will betray brother to death, 43 Now He called to Himself His disciples and the father the son. And children will rise and said to them, “Truly I say to you that ithis up against their parents and will cause them to poor widow has put in more than all those who be put to death. have cast into the treasury, 13 p“And you will be hated by all for My 44 “for they all put in out of their abundance, name’s sake. But qhe who will endure to the but she out of her poverty put in all that she end, the same will be saved. had, even jall her living.” 14 ¶ r“But when you see the sabo-mination of u Dt 4:39 v Hs 6:6 w Mt 22:46 x Lk 20:41-44 y 2 Sm 23:2 z Ps 110:1; Ep 1:19-23; Cl 3:1; Hb 1:13 a At 2:29-31 b Mk 4:2 c Mt 23:1- 7 d Mt 23:7 e Lk 14:7 f Mt 23:14 g Lk 21:1-4 h 2 Kg 12:9 i 2 Co 8:12 j Dt 24:6 Chapter 13: a Lk 21:5-36 b Lk 19:44 c Mt 16:18 d Mk 1:19 e Mk 1:19 f Jn 1:40 g Mt 24:3 h Ep 5:6 i Hg 2:22 j Mt 24:8 k Mt 10:17,18; 24:9 l Mt 24:14 m Lk 12:11; 21:12-17 n At 2:4; 4:8,31 o Mc 7:6 p Lk 21:17 q Mt 10:22; 24:13 r Mt 24:15 s Dn 9:27; 11:31; 12:11 62 International King James Version Mark 14 desolation standing where it should not—let will not pass away until all these things take him who reads understand—then tlet those who place. are in Judea flee to the mountains. 31 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but dMy 15 “And let him who is on the housetop not words will not pass away. go down into the house, nor go inside to take 32 ¶ “But of that day and hour eno one knows, anything out of his house. not even the angels who are in heaven, nor the 16 “And let him who is in the field not turn Son, but the fFather only. back to get his garment. 33 g“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do 17 u“But woe to those who are with child, and not know when the time is. to those who are nursing babies in those days! 34 h“It is like a man going on a journey, who 18 “And pray that your flight not be in the left his house and gave iauthority to his winter. bondservants and to each one his work. And 19 v“For in those days there will be tribula- he commanded the doorkeeper to watch. tion such as has not occurred since the begin- 35 “Therefore, you jwatch, for you do not ning of the creation that God created until this know when the master of the house comes, in time, and never will be. the evening, or at midnight, or at the cock crow, 20 “And except the Lord had shortened those or in the morning— days no flesh would have been saved. But for 36 “lest coming suddenly he find you sleep- the elect’s sake, whom He has chosen, He has ing. shortened the days. 37 “And what I say to you I say to all, Watch!” 21 “Now then, wif anyone says to you, ‘Be- hold, here is the Christ’; or, ‘Behold, He is Chapter 14 there’; do not believe him. Jesus Anointed 22 “For false christs and false prophets will 1 ¶ After atwo days was the Passover and bthe rise and will show signs and xwonders to de- Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief ceive, if possible, even the elect. priests and the scribes sought how they might 23 “But ytake heed. Behold, I have told you take Him by trickery and put Him to death. all things in advance. 2 But they said, “Not during the feast, lest 24 ¶ “But zin those days, after that tribulation, there be an uproar of the people.” the sun will be darkened and the moon will 3 ¶ cWhile in Bethany in the house of Simon not give its light, the leper, as He reclined at the table there came 25 “and the stars of heaven will fall, and the a woman having an alabaster vial of very costly powers that are in heaven will be ashaken. oil of spikenard. And she broke the vial and 26 “And bthen they will see the Son of Man poured it on His head. coming in the clouds with great power and 4 Now there were some who were indignant glory. among themselves. And they said, “Why was 27 “And then He will send His messengers this fragrant oil wasted, and will gather together His elect from the four 5 “for it might have been sold for more than winds, from the farthest part of the earth to the three hundred ddenarii, and the money given farthest part of heaven. to the poor?” And they harshly erebuked her. 28 ¶ “Now clearn a parable from the fig tree. 6 But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you When its branch is yet tender and puts forth trouble her? She has done a good deed to Me. leaves, you know that summer is near. 7 f“For you have the poor with you always, 29 “So you in like manner, when you will see and whenever you wish you may do good to these things come to pass, know that it is near, them. gBut you do not always have Me. even at the doors. 8 “She has done what she could. She has come 30 “Truly I say to you, that this generation beforehand to anoint My body for the burial. t Lk 21:21 u Lk 21:23 v Dn 9:26; 12:1 w Lk 17:23; 21:8 x Rv 13:13,14 y 2 Pt 3:17 z Zp 1:15 a Is 13:10; 34:4 b Dn 7:13,14 c Lk 21:29 d Is 40:8 e Mt 25:13 f At 1:7 g 1 Th 5:6 h Mt 24:45; 25:14 i Mt 16:19 j Mt 24:42,44 Chapter 14: a Lk 22:1,2 b Ex 12:1- 27 c Lk 7:37 d Mt 18:28 e Jn 6:61 f Dt 15:11 g Jn 7:33; 8:21; 14:2,12; 16:10,17,28 63 International King James Version Mark 14 9 “Truly I say to you, wherever this gospel is drank of it. hpreached throughout the whole world, what 24 Then He said to them, “This is My blood this woman has done will also be told in of the covenant that is shed for many. memory of her.” 25 “Truly I say to you, I will drink no more of 10 ¶ Then iJudas Iscariot, one of the twelve, the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink went to the chief priests to betray Him to them. it new in the kingdom of God.” 11 Now when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. So he sought Prophesy of Peter’s Denials how he might conveniently betray Him. 26 ¶ Now pafter singing a hymn, they went out onto the Mount of Olives. The Last Passover Meal 27 Then qJesus said to them, “All of you will 12 ¶ jOn the first day of Unleavened Bread, be offended, for it is written, r‘I will smite the when they killed the Passover lamb, His dis- shepherd and the sheep will be scattered.’ ciples said to Him, “Where do You want us to 28 “But safter I have been raised, I will go go and prepare for You to eat the Passover?” before you into Galilee.” 13 Then He sent out two of His disciples and 29 But tPeter said to Him, “Although all will said to them, “Go into the city, and there a man be offended, yet I will not.” will meet you bearing a pitcher of water. Fol- 30 Then Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you low him. that this day, even in this night, before the cock 14 “And wherever he goes in, you say to the crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” owner of the house, ‘The Teacher said, “Where 31 But he spoke more emphatically, “If I have is the guest room where I may eat the Pass- to die with You, I will not deny You.” And they over with My disciples?”’ all said likewise. 15 “And he will show you a large upper room furnished and prepared. There make ready for Prayer in Gethsemane us.” 32 ¶ And uthey came to a place that was named 16 ¶ So His disciples went out and came into Gethsemane. And He said to His disciples, “Sit the city and found as He had said to them. And here while I pray.” they made ready the Passover. 33 Then He vtook with Him Peter and James 17 kNow in the evening, He came with the and John, and began to be greatly distressed twelve. and troubled. 18 And as they reclined and ate, Jesus said, 34 So He said to them, w“My soul is exceed- “Truly I say to you that lone of you who eats ingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and with Me will betray Me.” watch.” 19 Then they began to be sorrowful and to 35 ¶ Then He went a little farther and fell on say to Him one by one, “Is it I?” the ground. And He prayed that if it were pos- 20 Then He answered and said to them, “It is sible, the hour might pass from Him. one of the twelve who dips with Me in the dish. 36 Then He said, x“Abba, Father, yall things 21 m“The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is are possible to You. Take away this cup from written of Him. But woe to that man by whom Me; znevertheless, not what I will, but what the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been You will.” better for that man if he had never been born.” 37 ¶ So He came and found them sleeping. 22 ¶ nWhile they were eating, Jesus took bread And He said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleep- and blessed and broke it. And He gave to them ing? Could you not watch one hour? and said, “Take. This is My obody.” 38 a“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temp- 23 Then He took the cup. And when He had tation. bThe spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is given thanks, He gave it to them. And they all weak.” h Lk 24:47 i Mt 10:2-4 j Mt 26:17-19 k Mt 26:20-24 l Jn 6:70,71; 13:18 m Lk 22:22 n 1 Co 11:23-25 o 1 Pt 2:24 p Mt 26:30 q Mt 26:31-35 r Zc 13:7; Mt 26:56 s Mk 16:7 t Jn 13:37,38 u Lk 22:40-46 v Mk 5:37; 9:2; 13:3 w Jn 12:27 x Gl 4:6 y Hb 5:7 z Is 50:5; Jn 5:30; 6:38 a Lk 21:36 b Rm7:18,21-24 64 International King James Version Mark 14 39 ¶ Then again He went away and prayed, mchief priests and the elders and the scribes. and spoke the same words. 54 Now nPeter followed Him afar off, even 40 Now when He returned, He found them into the palace of the high priest. And he sat asleep again, for their eyes were heavy, and with the servants and warmed himself at the they did not know what to answer Him. fire. 41 ¶ And He came the third time and said to 55 ¶ Then othe chief priests and all the council them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? It is sought for testimony against Jesus to put Him enough! cThe hour has come. Behold, the Son to death. And they found none. of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sin- 56 For many gave pfalse testimony against ners. Him, but their testimonies did not agree. 42 d“Rise up, let us go. Behold, he who be- 57 Then qsome rose up and gave false testi- trays Me is at hand.” mony against Him, saying, 58 “We heard Him say, r‘I will destroy this The Arrest of Jesus temple that is made with hands, and within 43 ¶ Then eimmediately, while He was still three days I will build another made without speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, with a great hands.’” multitude with swords and clubs, came from 59 But even then their testimony did not agree. the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 60 Then sthe high priest stood up in the midst 44 Now he who betrayed Him had given them of them and asked Jesus, saying, “Do You an- a signal, saying, “Whomever I will fkiss, that swer nothing? What is it these testify against is the one. Take Him and lead Him away You?” safely.” 61 But tHe held His peace and answered noth- 45 ¶ Then as soon as he had come, he went ing. uAgain the high priest asked Him, saying immediately to Him. And He said, “Rabbi!” to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Then he kissed Him. Blessed?” 46 Then they laid their hands on Him and took 62 Then Jesus said, “I am. vAnd you will see Him. the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of 47 Now one of those who stood by drew a power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” sword and struck a bondservant of the high 63 ¶ Then the high priest tore his clothes and priest and cut off his ear. said, “What further need do we have of wit- 48 But gJesus answered and said to them, nesses? “Have you come out as against a thief, with 64 “You have heard the wblasphemy! What swords and with clubs to take Me? do you think?” And they all condemned Him 49 “I was daily with you in the temple to be deserving of xdeath. hteaching, and you did not take Me. But ithe 65 Then some began to yspit on Him and to Scriptures must be fulfilled.” cover His face, and to beat Him, and to say to 50 Then jthey all forsook Him and fled. Him, “Prophesy!” And the guards took Him 51 ¶ Now there followed Him a certain young and beat Him. man, having a linen cloth thrown around his naked body. And the young men laid hold on Denial by Peter him. 66 ¶ zAs Peter was below in the palace, there 52 But he left the linen cloth and fled from came one of the servant girls of the high priest. them naked. 67 Now when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were Trial Before the Sanhedrin with aJesus of Nazareth.” 53 ¶ Then kthey led Jesus away to the high 68 But he denied it, saying, “I do not know priest. And with Him were lassembled all the nor understand what you are saying.” And he c Jn 13:1; 17:1 d Jn 13:21; 18:1,2 e Lk 22:47-53 f Pv 27:6 g Mt 26:55 h Mt 21:23 i Is 53:7 j Ps 88:8 k Mt 26:57-68 l Mk 15:1 m Jn 7:32; 18:3; 19:6 n Jn 18:15 o Mt 26:59 p Ex 20:16 q Ps 35:11 r Jn 2:19 s Mt 26:62 t Is 53:7 u Lk 22:67-71 v Lk 22:69 w Jn 10:33,36 x Jn 19:7 y Is 50:6; 52:14; Lm 3:30 z Jn 18:16-18,25-27 a Jn 1:45 65 International King James Version Mark 15 went out onto the porch, and the cock crowed. that he should rather release Barabbas to them. 69 ¶ Now ba servant girl saw him again, and 12 But Pilate answered and said again to them, began to say to those who stood by, “This is “What then do you want me to do to Him whom one of them!” you call the iKing of the Jews?” 70 But he denied it again. cAnd a little later 13 And they cried out again, “Crucify Him!” those who stood by said again to Peter, “Surely 14 Then Pilate said to them, “Why, jwhat evil you are one of them, dfor you are a Galilean.” has He done?” And they cried out all the more, 71 But he began to curse and to swear, say- “Crucify Him!” ing, “I do not know this man of whom you 15 Then kPilate, willing to satisfy the people, speak.” released Barabbas to them. And he delivered 72 ¶ Then ethe second time the cock crowed. Jesus, when He had scourged Him, to be And Peter remembered the word that Jesus said lcrucified. to him, “Before the cock crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And when he thought Mocking of Jesus about this, he wept. 16 ¶ mSo the soldiers led Him away into the hall called Praetorium. And they called together Chapter 15 the whole Roman cohort. Jesus Before Pilate 17 Then they clothed Him with purple and 1 ¶ Then immediately ain the morning the chief twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head. priests held a consultation with the elders and 18 And they began to salute Him, “Hail, King scribes and the whole council. And they bound of the Jews!” Jesus and carried Him away and bdelivered Him 19 Now they kept nbeating Him on the head to Pilate. with a reed, and spitting on Him. And bowing 2 cNow Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King their knees, they paid homage to Him. of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is as 20 Then when they had omocked Him, they you say.” took off the purple from Him and put His own 3 ¶ Then the chief priests accused Him of many clothes on Him. And they led Him out to cru- things, but He dan-swered nothing. cify Him. 4 eSo Pilate asked Him again, saying, “Do You answer nothing? See how many things they The Crucifixion testify against You.” 21 ¶ Then pthey compelled one passing by who 5 fBut Jesus still answered nothing, so that was coming from the country, Simon a Pilate marveled. Cyrenian (the father of Alexander and Rufus), 6 ¶ Now gat the feast he released to them one to bear His cross. prisoner, whomever they requested. 22 Then qthey brought Him to the place called 7 Now there was one named Barab-bas, who Golgotha, which is, being translated, Place of was imprisoned with those who had made in- a skull. surrection with him. He had committed mur- 23 Then rthey gave Him to drink wine mixed der in the insurrection. with myrrh. But He did not take it. 8 Then the multitude came up and began to 24 Now when they had crucified Him, sthey ask him to do as he had always done for them. divided His garments, casting lots for them to 9 But Pilate answered them, saying, “Do you decide what every man should take. want me to release to you the King of the 25 Now tit was the third hour, and they cruci- Jews?” fied Him. 10 For he knew that the chief priests had de- 26 And uthe inscription of His accusation was livered Him because of envy. written above Him: THE KING OF THE 11 ¶ But hthe chief priests stirred the people so JEWS. b Mt 26:71 c Lk 22:59 d At 2:7 e Mt 26:75 Chapter 15: a Ps 2:2 b At 3:13 c Mt 27:11-14 d Is 53:7; Jn 19:9 e Mt 27:13 f Is 53:7 g Mt 27:15-26 h At 3:14 i Mc 5:2 j 1 Pt 2:21-23 k Mt 27:26 l Is 53:8 m Mt 27:27-31 n Is 50:6; 52:14; 53:5; Mc 5:1 o Lk 22:63; 23:11 p Mt 27:32 q Jn 19:17-24 r Mt 27:34 s Ps 22:18 t Jn 19:14 u Mt 27:37 66 International King James Version Mark 16 27 Now vwith Him they crucified two thieves, Him and ministered to Him, and many other the one on His right hand and the other on His women who came up with Him to Jerusalem. left. 28 [So the Scripture was fulfilled that says, The Burial w“And He was numbered with the transgres- 42 ¶ And nnow when evening had come, be- sors.”] cause it was the Preparation, that is, the day 29 ¶ Now xthose who passed by blasphemed before the Sabbath, Him, ywagging their heads and saying, “Ha! 43 Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent coun- zYou who destroy the temple and build it in cil member owho also waited for the kingdom three days, of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate and 30 “save Yourself, and come down from the asked for the body of Jesus. cross.” 44 And Pilate marveled that He was already 31 Likewise the chief priests also amocking dead. And calling to him the centurion, he ques- said among themselves with the scribes, “He tioned him as to whether He was already dead. saved bothers. Himself He cannot save. 45 Now when he found out from the centu- 32 “Let the Christ the King of Israel descend rion, phe gave the body to Joseph. now from the cross, so that we may see and 46 Then qhe bought fine linen. And he took believe.” And cthose who were crucified with Him down and wrapped Him in the linen and Him insulted Him. laid Him in a tomb that was cut out of a rock. And he rolled a stone against the door of the Death on the Cross tomb. 33 ¶ Now dwhen the sixth hour had come, there 47 Then Mary Magdalene and Mary the was darkness over the whole land until the ninth mother of Joses observed where He was laid. hour. 34 Then at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with Chapter 16 a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama The Resurrection sabachthani?” which is translated, e“My God, 1 ¶ Now awhen the Sabbath was past, Mary My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, 35 Now some of those who stood by, when and Salome, bbought sweet spices so that they they heard it, said, “Behold, He calls for might come and anoint Him. Elijah.” 2 And cvery early in the morning on the first 36 Then fone ran and filled a sponge full of day of the week, they came to the tomb at the vinegar and put it on a reed. And he ggave Him rising of the sun. a drink, saying, “Let Him alone. Let us see if 3 And they said among themselves, “Who will Elijah will come to take Him down.” roll away the stone for us from the door of the 37 ¶ Then hJesus cried out with a loud voice tomb?” and breathed His last. 4 But when they looked, they saw that the 38 And ithe veil of the temple was torn in two stone was rolled away, for it was very great. from the top to the bottom. 5 dWhen entering into the tomb, they saw a 39 Now jwhen the centurion who stood oppo- young man sitting on the right side, clothed in site Him, saw the way He breathed His last, he a long white garment. And they were aston- said, “Truly this Man was the Son of God!” ished. 40 kThere were also women looking on lfrom 6 eThen he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. afar, among whom was Mary Magdalene, and You seek Jesus of Nazareth who was cruci- Mary the mother of James the Younger and of fied. He is risen. He is not here. Behold the Joses, and Salome. place where they laid Him. 41 When He was in Galilee, they mfollowed 7 “But go your way. Tell His disciples and v Is 53:9,12; Lk 22:37 w Is 53:12 x Ps 22:6,7; 69:7 y Ps 109:25 z Jn 2:19-21 a Ps 22:8; Lk 18:32 b Jn 11:43,44 c Mt 27:44 d Lk 23:44-49 e Ps 22:1 f Jn 19:29 g Ps 69:21 h Mt 27:50 i Ex 26:31-33 j Lk 23:47 k Mt 27:55 l Ps 38:11 m Lk 8:2,3 n Jn 19:38-42 o Lk 2:25,38; 23:51 p Is 53:9,12 q Mt 27:59,60 Chapter 16: a Jn 20:1-8 b Lk 23:56 c Lk 24:1 d Jn 20:11,12 e Mt 28:6 67 International King James Version Luke 1 Peter that He is going before you into Galilee. for their unbelief and hardness of heart, be- There you will see Him fas He said to you.” cause they did not believe those who had seen 8 Then they went out and fled from the tomb, Him after He was risen. for they trembled and were amazed. gAnd they 15 mAnd He said to them, “Go into all the said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. world nand preach the gospel to every crea- 9 ¶ Now when Jesus was risen early on the ture. first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary 16 o“He who believes and is baptized will be Magdalene, hout of whom He had cast seven saved. pBut he who does not believe will be demons. condemned. 10 iShe went and told those who had been 17 “And these qsigns will follow those who with Him, as they mourned and wept. believe. rIn My name they will cast out demons. 11 And jthey, when they had heard that He sThey will speak with new languages. was alive, and had been seen by her, did not 18 tThey will take up serpents with their hands. believe. And if they drink any deadly thing, it will not 12 ¶ After that He appeared in another form hurt them. uThey will lay hands on the sick and kto two of them as they walked and went into they will recover.” the country. 19 ¶ So then, vafter the Lord had spoken to 13 Then they went and told it to the rest. They them, He was wreceived up into heaven and did not believe them either. xsat at the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth and preached every- The Commission to all the World where, the Lord working with them yand con- 14 ¶ lAfterward He appeared to the eleven as firming the word by the signs that followed. they reclined at the table. And He rebuked them LUKE Chapter 1 Elizabeth. Introduction 6 And they were both righteous before God, 1 ¶ Inasmuch as many have undertaken to com- walking blamelessly in all the commandments pile an account of those athings that have been and ordinances of the Lord. believed among us, 7 And they had no child, because Elizabeth 2 just as they were bdelivered to us by those was barren. And they were both advanced in who cfrom the beginning were deyewitnesses years. and ministers of the word, 8 ¶ Now it came to pass while he was per- 3 it seemed good to me also, having an accu- forming the priestly service before God in the rate understanding of all things from the very order of his division, first, to write to you an orderly account, emost 9 according to the custom of the priest’s of- excellent Theophilus, fice, his turn was kto burn incense when he went 4 fthat you might know the certainty of those into the temple of the Lord. things you have been taught. 10 And lthe whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the time of incense. Prophecy of John’s Birth 11 Then there appeared to him an angel of the 5 ¶ There was gin the days of Herod, the king Lord, standing on the right side of mthe altar of of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, hof incense. the division of iAbijah. And his jwife was of 12 And when Zacharias saw him, nhe was the daughters of Aaron, and her name was troubled, and fear fell upon him. f Mt 26:32; 28:16,17 g Mt 28:8 h Lk 8:2 i Lk 24:10 j Lk 24:11,41 k Lk 24:13-35 l 1 Co 15:5 m Mt 28:19 n Cl 1:23 o Jn 3:18,36 p Jn 12:48 q At 5:12 r Lk 10:17 s At 2:4 t At 28:3-6 u Js 5:14 v At 1:2,3 w Lk 9:51; 24:51 x Ps 110:1 y Hb 2:4 LUKE: Chapter 1: a Jn 20:31 b Hb 2:3 c At 1:2,22 d At 1:2 e At 1:1 f Jn 20:31 g Mt 2:1 h 1 Ch 24:1,10 i Ne 12:4 j Lv 21:13,14 k Ex 30;7,8 l Lv 16:17 m Ex 30:1 n Lk 2:9 68 International King James Version Luke 1 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not fear, Nazareth, Zacharias, for your prayer has been heard. And 27 to a virgin aengaged to a man whose name your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and was Joseph, of the house of David. And the oyou will call his name John. virgin’s name was Mary. 14 “And you will have joy and gladness, and 28 Now the angel came to her and said, b“Hail, pmany will rejoice at his birth. you who are highly favored. cThe Lord is with 15 “For he will be qgreat in the sight of the you.” Lord, and rwill drink neither wine nor strong 29 And dshe was troubled at his saying, and drink. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, pondered in her mind what manner of greet- seven from his mother’s womb. ing this was. 16 “And he will turn many of the children of 30 Than the angel said to her, “Do not fear, Israel to the Lord their God. Mary, for you have found efavor with God. 17 “And the will go before Him in the spirit 31 f“And behold, you will conceive in your and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the womb and bring forth a Son. And you gwill fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to call His name JESUS. the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people 32 “He will be great hand will be called the prepared for the Lord.” Son of the Most High. And ithe Lord God will 18 Then Zacharias said to the angel, u“How give to Him the jthrone of His kfather David. will I know this? For I am an old man and my 33 l“And He will reign over the house of Jacob wife is advanced in years.” forever, and of His kingdom there will be no 19 And the angel answered and said to him, “I end.” am vGabriel who stands in the presence of God. 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How will And I have been sent to speak to you and to this be since I do not know a man?” show you these glad wtidings. 35 And the angel answered and said to her, 20 “And behold, xyou will be mute and not m“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and able to speak until the day that these things the power of the Most High will overshadow take place, because you did not believe my you. Therefore, the holy One who will be born words that will be fulfilled in their proper time.” of you will be called nthe Son of God. 21 ¶ Now the people waited for Zacharias, 36 “And behold, your cousin Elizabeth has and marveled that he tarried so long in the also conceived a son in her old age. And this is temple. the sixth month with her who was called bar- 22 And when he came out, he could not speak ren. to them. And they perceived that he had seen a 37 ”For owith God nothing will be impossible.” vision in the temple, for he beckoned to them 38 And Mary said, “Behold the bondservant and remained speechless. of the Lord. Let it be to me according to your 23 ¶ Now it came to pass as soon as ythe days word.” And the angel departed from her. of his service were accomplished, he departed to his own house. Mary Visits Elizabeth 24 And after those days his wife Elizabeth con- 39 ¶ Then Mary arose in those days and went ceived. And she hid herself five months, saying, in a hurry into the hill country, into a pcity of 25 “Thus the Lord has dealt with me in the Judah. days when He looked on me, to ztake away my 40 And she entered into the house of Zacharias disgrace among men.” and greeted Elizabeth. 41 Now it came to pass when Elizabeth heard Prophecy of Jesus’ Birth the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her 26 ¶ And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel womb. And Elizabeth was qfilled with the Holy was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Spirit. o Lk 1:57,60,63 p Lk 1:58 q Lk 7:24-28 r Nm 6:3 s Jr 1:5 t Ml 4:5,6; Mt 3:1-3; 11:14 u Gn 17:17 v Dn 8:16 w Lk 2:10 x Ez 3:26; 24:27 y 2 Kg 11:5 z Gn 30:23 a Is 7;14; Mt 1:18 b Dn 9:23 c Jg 6:12 d Lk 1:12 e Lk 2:52 f Is 7:14; Mt 1:21,25 g Lk 2:21 h Mk 5:7 i 2 Sm 7:12,13,16 j 2 Sm 7:14-17 k Mt 1:1 l Dn 2:44; Ob 21; Mc 4:7; Hb 1:8; 2 Pt 1:11 m Mt 1:20 n Hb 1:2,8 o Jr 32:17 p Ja 21:9 q At 6:3 69 International King James Version Luke 1 42 And she spoke out with a loud voice and his father. said, r“Blessed are you among women and 60 But his mother answered and said, m“No. blessed is the fruit of your womb. He will be called John.” 43 “And why has this happened to me, that 61 And they said to her, “There is no one the mother of my Lord should come to me? among your relatives who is called by that 44 “For behold, as soon as the voice of your name.” greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped 62 And they made signs to his father as to in my womb for joy. what he would have him called. 45 s“And blessed is she who believed, for there 63 And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, will be a fulfillment of those things that were saying, “His name is John.” And they all mar- told her from the Lord.” veled. 64 Then his mouth was opened immediately The Song of Mary and his tongue loosed, and he spoke and 46 ¶ Then Mary said, t“My soul magnifies the praised God. Lord, 65 And fear came on all who dwelt around 47 “and my spirit has urejoiced in vGod my about them. And all these sayings were talked Savior. about throughout all the hill country of Judea. 48 “For wHe has regarded the low estate of 66 And all those who heard them nlaid them His bondservant. For behold, from now on xall up in their hearts, saying, “What manner of generations will call me blessed. child will this be!” And othe hand of the Lord 49 “For He who is mighty yhas done to me was with him. great things. zHoly is His name. 50 “And aHis mercy is on those who fear Him The Song of Zechariah from generation to generation. 67 ¶ Then his father Zacharias pwas filled with 51 b“He has shown strength with His arm. cHe the Holy Spirit. And he prophesied, saying, has scattered the proud in the imagination of 68 “Blessed qis the Lord God of Israel, for their hearts. rHe has visited and redeemed His people. 52 d“He has put down the mighty from their 69 s“And He has raised up a horn of salvation seats and exalted them of low degree. for us in the house of His servant David, 53 “He has efilled the hungry with good things. 70 t“as He spoke by the mouth of His holy And the rich, He has sent away empty. prophets who have been usince the world be- 54 “He has helped His fservant Israel, gin re- gan, membrance of His mercy, 71 “that we should be saved from our enemies 55 h“as He spoke to our ifathers, to Abraham and from the hand of all who hate us, and to his jseed forever.” 72 v“to perform the mercy promised to our 56 And Mary stayed with her about three fathers and to remember His holy covenant, months, and then returned to her own house. 73 w“the oath that He swore to our father Abra- ham, Birth of John 74 “to grant us that we, being delivered out of 57 ¶ Now Elizabeth’s full time came to give the hand of our enemies, might xserve Him birth, and she gave birth to a son. without fear, 58 And her neighbors and her cousins heard 75 y“in holiness and righteousness before Him how the Lord had showed great mercy to her. all the days of our life. And they krejoiced with her. 76 “And you, child, will be called the zprophet 59 ¶ Now it came to pass lon the eighth day of the Most High, for ayou will go before the that they came to circumcise the child. And face of the Lord to prepare His ways, they called him Zacharias, after the name of 77 “to give bknowledge of salvation to His r Jg 5:24 s Jn 20:29 t 1 Sm 2:1-10 u Hk 3:18 v 1 Tm 1:1; 2:3 w Ps 138:6 x Lk 11:27 y Ps 71:19; 126:2,3 z Ps 111:9 a Ps 103:17 b Ps 98:1; 118:15 c 1 Pt 5:5 d 1 Sm 2:7,8 e Mt 5:6 f Is 41:8 g Jr 31:3 h Gn 17:19 i Rm 11:28 j Gn 17:7 k Rm 12:15 l Gn 17:12 m Lk 1:13,63 n Lk 2:19 o At 11:21 p Jl 2:28 q 1 Kg 1:48 r Ex 3:16 s Ps 132:17 t Rm 1:2 u At 3:21 v Lv 26:42 w Gn 12:3; 22:16- 18 x Hb 9:14 y Ep 4:24 z Mt 3:3; 11:9 a Is 40:3 b Mk 1:4 70 International King James Version Luke 2 people by the remission of their sins, 13 lThen suddenly there was with the angel a 78 “through the tender mercy of our God, with multitude of the heavenly host praising God, which the Sunrise from on high will visit us, and saying, 79 c“to give light to those who sit in darkness 14 “Glory mto God in the highest, and on earth and in the shadow of death, to dguide our feet npeace toward men of ogoodwill!” into the way of peace.” 15 Now it came to pass when the angels were 80 ¶ And ethe child grew and became strong in gone away from them into heaven, the shep- spirit. And he fwas in the deserts until the day herds said to one another, “Let us now go to of his public appearance to Israel. Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass that the Lord has made known to us.” Chapter 2 16 ¶ So they came with haste and found Mary Birth of Jesus and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 1 ¶ Now it came to pass in those days that 17 Now when they had seen this, they made there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus known abroad the saying that was told them that a census be taken of all the world. concerning this child. 2 aThis census was first made when Quirinius 18 And all those who heard it wondered at was governor of Syria. those things that were told them by the shep- 3 And all went to register for the census, ev- herds. eryone to his own city. 19 pBut Mary kept all these things, pondering 4 ¶ And Joseph also went up from Galilee out them in her heart. of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to bthe city 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying of David that is called Bethlehem, cbecause he and qpraising God for all the things that they was of the house and lineage of David, had heard and seen, as it was told to them. 5 to be registered with Mary who was dengaged to him, who was with child. Jesus Presented at the Temple 6 ¶ And so it was, that while they were there 21 ¶ Now rwhen eight days were completed the days were completed for her to give birth. for His circumcision, His name was called 7 And eshe brought forth her firstborn son and sJESUS, the name given by the angel tbefore wrapped Him in swaddling clothes. And she He was conceived in the womb. laid Him in a manger because there was no 22 ¶ And when uthe days of her purification room for them in the inn. according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him Angels Announce Jesus’ Birth to the Lord 8 ¶ Now there were in the same country shep- 23 v(as it is written in the law of the Lord, herds dwelling in the fields, keeping watch over w“Every male that opens the womb will be their flocks at night. called holy to the Lord”), 9 Then the angel of the Lord came before them. 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that And the glory of the Lord shone around them, which is said in the law of the Lord, x“A pair fand they were greatly afraid. of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” 10 And the angel said to them, g“Do not fear, 25 ¶ And behold, there was a man in Jerusa- for behold, I bring you good tidings of great lem whose name was Simeon. And this man joy hthat will be to all the people. was just and devout, ywaiting for the consola- 11 i“For to you a jSavior is born this day in the tion of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon city of David, kwho is Christ the Lord. him. 12 “And this will be a sign to you: You will 26 Now it was revealed to him by the Holy find the babe wrapped in cloths, lying in a man- Spirit that he would not zsee death before he ger.” had seen the Lord’s Christ. c Is 9:2; 2 Co 4:6; Ep 5:8 d Jn 10:4; 14:27; 16:33 e Lk 2:40 f Mt 3:1 Chapter 2: a At 5:37 b 1 Sm 16:1; Mc 5:2 c Mt 1:16 d Mt 1:18 e Mt 1:25 f Lk 1:12 g Lk 1:13,30 h Gn 12:3 i Is 9:6; Mc 5:2 j Mt 1:21 k At 2:36 l Dn 7:10 m Lk 19:38 n Is 57:19 o Ep 2:4,7 p Gn 37:11 q Lk 19:37 r Lv 12:3 s Mt 1:21 t Lk 1:31 u Lv 12:2-8 v Dt 18:4 w Ex 13:2,12,15 x Lv 12:2,8 y Mk 15:43 z Hb 11:5 71 International King James Version Luke 3 27 He then came aby the Spirit into the temple. had fulfilled othe days, the boy Jesus stayed And when the parents brought in the child Jesus behind in Jerusalem. And His parents did not to do for Him after the custom of the law, know it. 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed 44 But supposing Him to be in the company, God. And He said, they went a day’s journey, and began looking 29 “Lord, bnow You are letting Your bondser- for Him among their relatives and acquaintan- vant depart in peace, according to Your word. ces. 30 “For my eyes chave seen Your salvation 45 And when they did not find Him, they re- 31 “that you have prepared before the face of turned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. all peoples, 46 ¶ Now it came to pass after three days they 32 da light to enlighten the Gentiles and the found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst glory of Your people Israel.” of the teachers, both hearing them and asking 33 ¶ Now His father and mother marveled at them questions. those things that were spoken about Him. 47 And pall who heard Him were astonished 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to at His understanding and answers. Mary His mother, “Behold, this child is des- 48 Now when they saw Him, they were tined for the efall and rising of many in Israel, amazed. And His mother said to Him, “Son, and for fa sign that will be spoken against, why have You treated us this way? Behold, 35 “so that the thoughts of many hearts may Your father and I have anxiously sought You.” be revealed. And ga sword will also pierce 49 Then He said to them, “Why is it that you through your own soul.” were looking for Me? Did you not know that I 36 ¶ Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, must be qabout rMy Father’s business?” the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of hAsher. 50 But sthey did not understand the saying She was of a great age and had lived with a that He spoke to them. husband seven years from her marriage. 51 ¶ So He went down with them and came to 37 And she was a widow of about eighty-four Nazareth, and was subject to them. But His years. She did not depart from the temple, but mother tkept all these sayings in her heart. served God with fastings and prayers inight and 52 Now Jesus uincreased in wisdom and stat- day. ure, vand in favor with God and man. 38 And coming in that instant she began giving thanks to God, and spoke of Him to all Chapter 3 those who jlooked for redemption in Jerusa- John Prepares the Way lem. 1 ¶ Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of 39 ¶ Now when they had performed all things Tiberius Caesar, aPontius Pilate being gover- according to the law of the Lord, they returned nor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Ga- to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. lilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea 40 kAnd the Child grew and became strong, and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was the tetrarch of Abilene, upon Him. 2 during the high priesthood of bAnnas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to cJohn, the Jesus at the Temple son of Zacharias, in the wilderness. 41 ¶ Now His parents went to lJerusalem 3 And dhe came into all the country around mevery year for the Feast of the Passover. the Jordan, preaching the baptism eof repen- 42 And when He was twelve years old, they tance for the remission of sins, went up to Jerusalem according to the ncustom 4 as it is written in the book of the words of of the feast. Isaiah the prophet, saying, f“The voice of one 43 Now when they were returning after they crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of a Mt 4:1 b Gn 46:30 c Is 52:10 d Is 42:6; At 10:45; 13:47; 28:28 e 1 Pt 2:7,8 f At 4:1-3; 17:32; 28:22 g Ps 42:10 h Ja 19:24 i 1 Tm 5:5 j Mk 15:43 k Lk 1:80; 2:52 l Jn 4:20 m Dt 16:1,16 n Ex 23:14,15 o Ex 12:15 p Mt 7:28; 13:54; 22:33 q Jn 9:4 r Lk 4:22,32 s Jn 7:15,46 t Dn 7:28 u Cl 2:2,3 v 1 Sm 2:26 Chapter 3: a Mt 27:2 b At 4:6 c Lk 1:13 d Mk 1:4 e Lk 1:77 f Is 40:3-5 72 International King James Version Luke 3 the Lord. Make His paths straight. 18 And he preached many other things in his 5 Every valley will be filled and every moun- exhortation to the people. tain and hill will be brought low. And the 19 But tHerod the tetrarch, being rebuked by crooked will be made straight and the rough him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and ways will be made smooth. for all the evils that Herod had done, 6 And gall flesh will see the salvation of God.’” 20 added also this to them all, that he locked 7 ¶ Then he said to the multitude that came up John in prison. out to be baptized by him, “O hgeneration of vipers, who has warned you to flee from the Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus wrath to come? 21 ¶ Now when all the people were baptized, 8 “Therefore, bring forth fruits iworthy of re- uit came to pass that Jesus also was baptized. pentance. And do not begin to say within your- And while praying, the heaven was opened. selves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily say to you that God is able of these stones to form like a dove upon Him. And a voice came raise up children to Abraham. from heaven, which said, “You are My beloved 9 “And indeed the ax is now laid at the root of Son. In You I am vwell-pleased.” the trees. Therefore, jevery tree that does not 23 ¶ Now when He began His ministry, Jesus bring forth good fruit is cut down and cast into Himself was wabout thirty years of age, being, the fire.” as was supposed, xthe son of Joseph, the son 10 ¶ And the people asked him, saying, k“What of Heli, will we do then?” 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son 11 He answered and said to them, l“He who of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Jo- has two coats, let him give to him who has seph, none. And he who has food, mlet him do like- 25 the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the wise.” son of Nahum, the son of Hesli, the son of 12 Then the ntax collectors came also to be Naggai, baptized. And he said to him, “Master, what 26 the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, will we do?” the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son 13 And he said to them, o“Collect no more of Joda, than that which is appointed you.” 27 the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the 14 And the soldiers likewise asked of him, son of yZerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the saying, “And what will we do?” And he said son of Neri, to them, “Do not intimidate anyone, pnor ac- 28 the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son cuse any falsely. And be content with your of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er, wages.” 29 the son of Joshua, the son of Eliezer, the 15 Now as the people were in expectation, son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of and all men wondered in their hearts about Levi, John, as to whether he was the Christ, 30 the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the 16 John answered, saying to them all, q“I in- son of Joseph, the son of Jonan, the son of deed baptize you with water. But One mightier Eliakim, than I is coming, the straps of whose sandal I 31 the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the am not worthy to untie. He will rbaptize you son of Mattatha, the son of zNathan, athe son with the Holy Spirit and with fire. of David, 17 “His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He 32 bthe son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son will thoroughly clean His threshing floor. And of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of He will sgather the wheat into His barn, but Nahshon, the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.” 33 the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, g Is 52:10 h Mt 3:7; 12:34; 23:33 i 2 Co 7:9-11 j Mt 7:19 k At 2:37,38; 16:30,31 l 2 Co 8:14 m Is 58:7 n Lk 7:29 o Lk 19:8 p Ex 20:16; 23:1 q Mt 3:11,12 r Jn 7:39; 20:22 s Mt 13:24-30 t Mk 6:17 u Mt 3:13-17 v 2 Pt 1:17 w Nm 4:3,35,39,43,47 x Jn 6:42 y Er 2:2; 3:8 z Zc 12:12 a 2 Sm 5:14; 7:12; Is 9:7; Jr 23:5 b Rt 4:18-22 73 International King James Version Luke 4 the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of 11 “and, j‘In their hands they will bear You Judah, up, lest at any time You dash Your foot against 34 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son a stone.’” of Abraham, cthe son of Terah, the son of 12 And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is Nahor, said, k‘You will not tempt the Lord your God.’” 35 the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of 13 Now when the devil had ended all the temp- Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, tation, he departed from Him luntil an oppor- 36 dthe son of Cainan, the son of eArphaxad, tune time. fthe son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, Nazareth Rejects Jesus 37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, 14 ¶ mSo Jesus returned nin the power of the the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son Spirit into oGalilee. And His pfame went of Cainan, throughout all the surrounding region. 38 the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of 15 And He qtaught in their synagogues, rbeing Adam, gthe son of God. glorified by all. 16 ¶ Now He came to sNazareth where He had Chapter 4 been brought up. And as His custom was, tHe Temptation of Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath and 1 ¶ And aJesus, being full of the Holy Spirit, stood up to read. returned from the Jordan and bwas led by the 17 Then there was handed to Him the scroll Spirit into the wilderness of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had un- 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. rolled the scroll, He found the place where it And cin those days He ate nothing. Now when was written, they were ended, He was hungry. 18 “The uSpirit of the Lord is upon Me be- 3 Then the devil said to Him, “If You are dthe cause He has anointed Me to preach the gos- Son of God, command this stone to become pel to the poor. He has sent Me to preach de- bread.” liverance to the captives and recovery of sight 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, “It is writ- to the blind, to vset free those who are op- ten, e‘Man will not live by bread alone.’” pressed, 5 Then the devil, taking Him up on a high 19 to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the 20 Then He rolled up the scroll and gave it world in a moment of time. again to the attendant and sat down. And the 6 And the devil said to Him, “All this domin- eyes of all those who were in the synagogue ion I will give You and its glory; for fit has were fixed on Him. been delivered to me, and I give it to whom- 21 Then He began to say to them, “This day ever I desire. this wScripture has been fulfilled in your hear- 7 “Therefore, if You will worship me, all will ing.” be Yours.” 22 And all spoke well of Him and xwondered 8 And Jesus answered and said to him, “It is at the gracious words that proceeded out of written, g‘You will worship the Lord your God, His mouth. And they said, y“Is not this Joseph’s and Him only will you serve.’” son?” 9 hThen he brought Him to Jerusalem and set 23 Then He said to them, “You will surely say Him on the pinnacle of the temple. And he said to Me this proverb, ‘Physician, heal Yourself! to Him, “If You are the Son of God, cast Your- Whatever we have heard done in zCapernaum, self down from here. do also here in aYour country.’” 10 “For it is written, i‘He will give His angels 24 And He said, “Truly I say to you, no charge over You, to guard You,’ bprophet is accepted in his own country. c Gn 11:24,26-30; 12:3 d Gn 11:12 e Gn 10:22,24; 11:10-13 f Gn 5:6-32; 9:27; 11:10 g Gn 5:1,2 Chapter 4: a Mt 4:1-11 b Lk 2:27 c Ex 34:28 d Jn 20:31 e Dt 8:3 f Rv 13:2,7 g Dt 6:13; 10:20 h Mt 4:5-7 i Ps 91:11 j Ps 91:12 k Dt 6:16 l Hb 4:15 m Mt 4:12 n Jn 4:43 o At 10:37 p Mt 4:24 q Mt 4:23 r Is 52:13 s Mk 6:1 t At 13:14-16; 17:2 u Is 49:8,9; 61:1,2 v Dn 9:24 w At 13:29 x Ps 45:2 y Jn 6:42 z Mt 4:13; 11:23 a Mt 13:54 b Jn 4:44 74 International King James Version Luke 5 25 “But I tell you a truth. cMany widows were 39 Then He stood over her and prebuked the in Israel in the days of Elijah when the heaven fever, and it left her. And immediately she arose was shut up three years and six months, when and ministered to them. a great famine was throughout all the land. 40 ¶ Now qwhen the sun was setting, all those 26 “But to none of them was Elijah sent ex- who had any sick with various diseases brought cept to Zarephath, a city of Sidon, to a woman them to Him. And He laid His hands on every who was a widow. one of them and healed them. 27 d“And many lepers were in Israel in the 41 rAnd demons also came out of many, cry- time of Elisha the prophet. And none of them ing out and saying, s“You are the Son of God!” was cleansed, except Naaman the Syrian.” And trebuking them, He would not allow them 28 Now all those in the synagogue, when they to speak, for they knew that He was the Christ. heard these things, were efilled with wrath. 42 ¶ uNow when it was day, He departed and 29 fAnd they rose up and cast Him out of the went into a desert place. And the people sought city. And they led Him to the brow of the hill Him, and came to Him. And they tried to keep on which their city was built, so that they might Him from leaving them. cast Him down the cliff. 43 Then He said to them, “I must vpreach the 30 But gpassing through their midst, He went kingdom of God to other cities also, because His way. for this purpose I was sent.” 44 And wHe preached in the synagogues of Driving Out an Evil Spirit Galilee. 31 ¶ Then hHe came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And He taught them on the Sabbath. Chapter 5 32 And they were iastonished at His teaching, Calling the First Disciples jfor His word was with authority. 1 ¶ Now ait came to pass as the people crowded 33 kNow in the synagogue there was a man Him to bhear the word of God, He stood by the who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he lake of Gennesaret cried out with a loud voice, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake. But 34 saying, “Let us alone! What have we to do the fishermen were gone from them and were with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come washing their nets. to destroy us? lI know who You are—mthe Holy 3 And He entered into one of the boats that One of God!” was Simon’s, and asked him to launch out a 35 Then Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Hold little way from the land. And He csat down and your peace and come out of him.” And when taught the people out of the boat. the demon had thrown him down in their midst, 4 ¶ Now when He had finished speaking, He he came out of him and did not hurt him. said to Simon, d“Launch out into the deep and 36 Now they were all amazed, and spoke let down your nets for a catch.” among themselves, saying, “What word is this! 5 And Simon answered and said to Him, “Mas- For with authority and power He commands ter, we have worked all night and have taken the unclean spirits and they come out.” enothing. Nevertheless, fat Your word I will let 37 And His fame went out into every place in down the nets.” the surrounding area. 6 Now when they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish. And their nets began Healing of the Multitudes to break. 38 ¶ Then nHe arose from the synagogue and 7 So they signaled to their partners who were entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s in the other boat that they should come and wife’s mother was sick with a great fever. And help them. And they came and filled both the they oasked Him concerning her. boats, so that they began to sink. c 1 Kg 17:9 d 2 Kg 5:1-14 e Lk 6:11 f Jn 8:37; 10:31 g Jn 8:59; 10:39 h Mt 4:13 i Mt 7:28,29 j Jn 6:63; 7:46; 8:26,28,38,47; 12:49,50 k Mk 1:23 l Lk 4:41 m Ps 16:10 n Mk 1:29-31 o Mk 5:23 p Lk 8:24 q Mt 8:16,17 r Mk 1:34; 3:11 s Mk 8:29 t Mk 1:25,34; 3:11 u Mk 1:35-38 v Jn 9:4 w Mt 4:23; 9:35 Chapter 5: a Mk 1:16-20 b At 13:44 c Jn 8:2 d Jn 21:6 e Jn 21:3 f Ps 33:9 75 International King James Version Luke 5 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell down at ubefore Jesus. Jesus’ knees, saying, g“Depart from me, for I 20 And when He saw their faith, He said to am a sinful man, O Lord!” him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” 9 For he and all who were with him were 21 Then vthe scribes and the Pharisees began hastonished at the catch of the fish that they to reason, saying, “Who is this who speaks had taken, blasphemies? wWho can forgive sins, but God 10 and so were James and John, the sons of alone?” Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then 22 But when Jesus xperceived their thoughts, Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear. iFrom now He answered and said to them, “Why are you on you will catch men.” reasoning in your hearts? 11 Now when they had brought their boats to 23 “Which is easier to say, ‘Your sins are for- land, jthey left all and followed Him. given you,’ or to say, ‘Rise up and walk’? 24 “But that you may know that the Son of Healing a Leper Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,”— 12 ¶ kNow it came to pass when He was in a He said to the man who was paralyzed, y“I say certain city, there was a man full of lleprosy. to you, arise, and take up your bed and go to When he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and your house.” asked Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, 25 And immediately he rose up before them You can make me clean.” and took up what he had been lying on, and 13 And He put out His hand and touched him, departed to his own house, zglorifying God. saying, “I am willing. Be cleansed.” And 26 And they were all amazed and aglorified mimmediately the leprosy departed from him. God. And they were filled with fear, saying, 14 Then nHe ordered him to tell no one, “But “We have seen strange things today.” go and show yourself to the priest and make an offering for your cleansing ojust as Moses Call of Levi commanded, for a testimony to them.” 27 ¶ Now bafter these things He went out and 15 ¶ But pHis fame was spreading even far- saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the ther. And qgreat multitudes came together to tax booth. And He said to him, c“Follow Me.” hear Him and to be healed by Him of their in- 28 And he left all, rose up and dfollowed Him. firmities. 29 Then eLevi made Him a great feast in his own 16 Then rHe withdrew Himself into the wil- house. And fthere was a great company of tax derness and sprayed. collectors and others who sat down with them. 30 But the Pharisees and their scribes com- Healing a Paralytic plained against His disciples, saying, g“Why 17 ¶ Now it came to pass on a certain day as do you eat and drink with tax collectors and He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and sinners?” doctors of the law sitting by who had come 31 Then Jesus answered and said to them, out of every town of Galilee and Judea and “Those who are well do not need a physician, Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was but those who are sick. present to heal. 32 h“I have not come to call the righteous, but 18 tAnd behold, men brought on a bed a man sinners to repentance.” who was paralyzed. And they tried to bring him in and to lay him before Him. Questions About Fasting 19 Now when they could not find how they 33 ¶ And they said to Him, i“The disciples of might bring him in because of the multitude, John fast often and make prayers, and likewise they went upon the housetop and let him down the disciples of the Pharisees. But Yours eat through the tiling with his bed into the midst and drink.” g 1 Kg 17:18 h Mk 5:42; 10:24,26 i Mt 4:19 j Mt 4:20; 19:27 k Mk 1:40-44 l Lv 13:14 m Jn 5:9 n Mt 8:4 o Lv 13:1-3; 14:2-32 p Mk 1:45 q Jn 6:2 r Lk 9:10 s Mt 14:23 t Mk 2:3-12 u Mt 15:30 v Mk 2:6,7 w Is 43:25 x Jn 2:25 y Lk 7:14 z At 3:8 a Lk 1:65; 7:16 b Mt 9:9-17 c Jn 12:26; 21:19,22 d Mk 10:28 e Mt 9:9,10 f Lk 15:1 g Lk 15:2 h 1 Tm 1:15 i Mt 9:14 76 International King James Version Luke 6 34 Then He said to them, “Can you make the forward. attendants of the bridegroom fast while the 9 Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one jbridegroom is with them? thing. iIs it lawful on the Sabbath to do good 35 “But the days will come when the bride- or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” groom will be taken away from them, and then 10 And looking around at them all, He said to they will fast in those days.” him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, 36 ¶ And kHe also spoke a parable to them: and his hand was restored as whole as the other. “No one tears a piece from a new garment and 11 Then they were filled with rage, and discussed puts it on an old, otherwise, the new makes a with one another what they might do to Jesus. tear, and also the piece that was taken out of the new does not match the old. The Twelve Apostles 37 “And no one puts new wine into old wine- 12 ¶ Now it came to pass in those days that skins, else the new wine will burst the skins He went out into a mountain to pray. And He and be spilled, and the skins will be ruined. continued all night in jprayer to God. 38 “But new wine must be put into new wine- 13 And when it was day, He called His dis- skins. ciples. kAnd from them He chose ltwelve, 39 “No one, having drunk old wine first, de- whom also He named apostles: sires new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’” 14 Simon, mwhom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip Chapter 6 and Bartholomew; Lord of the Sabbath 15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of 1 ¶ Now ait came to pass on one Sabbath that Alphaeus, and Simon called Zealot; He went through the grainfields. And His dis- 16 and Judas nthe brother of James, and oJudas ciples plucked the heads of grain and ate, rub- Iscariot, who also was the traitor. bing them in their hands. 2 Then some of the Pharisees said to them, Blessings and Woes “Why do you do that bwhich is not lawful to 17 ¶ Then He came down with them and stood do on the Sabbath?” in the plain. And there was a large crowd of 3 But Jesus answering them said, “Have you His disciples pand a great multitude of people not even read cwhat David did when he was out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the hungry, he and those who were with him, sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear 4 “how he went into the house of God and Him and to be healed of their diseases. took and ate the showbread dthat is not lawful 18 And those who were troubled with unclean to eat except for the priests alone. And he gave spirits were healed. also to those who were with him?” 19 Now the whole multitude qsought to rtouch 5 Then He said to them, “The Son of Man is Him, for spower went out of Him and healed also Lord of the Sabbath.” them all. 6 ¶ eNow it also came to pass on another Sab- 20 Then He lifted up His eyes on His dis- bath that He entered into the synagogue and ciples and said, t“Blessed are you who are poor, taught. And there was a man there whose right for yours is the kingdom of God. hand was withered. 21 u“Blessed are you who hunger now, for 7 Now the scribes and Pharisees watched Him, you will be vfilled. wBlessed are you who weep whether He would fheal on the Sabbath, so that now, for you will xlaugh. they might find an gaccusation against Him. 22 y“Blessed are you when men will hate you, 8 But He hknew their thoughts. And He said and when they will zexclude you and scorn you, to the man who had the withered hand, “Rise and cast out your name as evil for the Son of up and stand forward.” And he arose and stood Man’s sake. j Jn 3:29 k Mk 2:21,22 Chapter 6: a Mt 12:1-8 b Ex 20:10 c 1 Sm 21:6 d Lv 24:9 e Mk 3:1-6 f Lk 13:14; 14:1-6 g Lk 20:20 h Mt 9:4 i Jn 7:23 j Mk 1:35 k Jn 6:70 l Mt 10:1 m Jn 1:42 n Jd 1 o Lk 22:3-6 p Mk 3:7,8 q Mt 9:21; 14:36 r Mk 5:27,28 s Lk 8:46 t Mt 5:3-12; 11:5 u Is 55:1; 65:13 v Rv 7:16 w Is 61:3 x Ps 126:5 y 1 Pt 2:19; 3:14; 4:14 z Jn 16:2 77 International King James Version Luke 6 23 a“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for condemned. yForgive, and you will be forgiven. behold, your reward is great in heaven. For bin 38 z“Give, and it will be given to you. Good like manner their fathers did to the prophets. measure, pressed down, and shaken together, 24 “But cwoe to you dwho are rich, for eyou and running over, it will be poured into your have received your comfort. alap. For bwith the same measure that you use, 25 f“Woe to you who are full, for you will it will be measured to you again.” hunger. gWoe to you who laugh now, for you 39 ¶ And He spoke a parable to them: c“Can will mourn and hweep. the blind lead the blind? Will they not both 26 i“Woe to you when all men speak well of fall into the ditch? you, for so did their fathers to the false proph- 40 d“A disciple is not above his teacher. But ets. everyone who is fully trained will be as his teacher. Loving Enemies 41 e“And why do you behold the speck that is 27 ¶ j“But I say to you who hear, love your in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the enemies. Do good to those who hate you. plank that is in your own eye? 28 kBless those who curse you and lpray for 42 “Or how can you say to your brother, those who mistreat you. ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in 29 “And mto him who smites you on the one your eye,’ when you yourself do not behold cheek, offer also the other. nAnd whoever takes the beam that is in your own eye? You hypo- away your coat, do not withhold your tunic crite, remove first the beam from your own either. eye, and then you will see clearly to remove 30 o“Give to everyone who asks of you. And the speck that is in your brother’s eye. from him who takes away your goods, do not ask them back. Judgment by Fruit 31 p“Do to others as you would have them do 43 ¶ f“For a good tree does not bring forth to you. corrupt fruit, nor does a corrupt tree bring forth 32 q“For if you love those who love you, what good fruit. credit is that to you? For even sinners love those 44 “For gevery tree is known by its own fruit. who love them. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do 33 “And if you do good to those who do good they gather grapes from a bramble bush. to you, what credit is that to you? For even 45 h“The good man out of the good treasure sinners do the same. of his heart brings forth that which is good. 34 r“And if you lend to those from whom you And an evil man out of the evil brings forth hope to receive repayment, what credit is that that which is evil. For out iof the abundance of to you? For sinners also lend to sinners, to re- the heart his mouth speaks. ceive as much again. 35 “But slove your enemies, and tdo good, Wise and Foolish Builders and ulend, expecting nothing in return; and your 46 ¶ j“And why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ reward will be great. vYou will then be the chil- and do not do the things that I say? dren of the Most High, for He is kind to the 47 k“Whoever comes to Me and hears My ungrateful and to the evil. words, and does them, I will show you whom 36 w“Therefore, be merciful, just as your Fa- he is like: ther also is merciful. 48 “He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on a rock. Judging Others And when the flood arose, the torrent beat ve- 37 ¶ x“Do not judge, and you will not be hemently against that house and could not judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be shake it, because it was well built on a rock. a Js 1:2 b At 7:51 c Js 5:1-6 d Lk 12:21 e Lk 16:25 f Is 65:13 g Pv 14:13 h Js 4:9 i Jn 15:19 j Rm 12:20 k Rm 12:14 l At 7:60 m Mt 5:39-42 n 1 Co 6:7 o Dt 15:7,8 p Mt 7:12 q Mt 5:46 r Mt 5:42 s Rm 13:10 t Hb 13:16 u Ps 37:26 v Mt 5:46 w Mt 5:48 x Mt 7:1-5 y Mt 18:21-35 z Pv 19:17; 28:27 a Ps 79:12 b Js 2:13 c Mt 15:14; 23:16 d Jn 13:16; 15:20 e Mt 7:3 f Mt 7:16-18,20 g Mt 12:33 h Mt 12:35 i Mt 12:34 j Ml 1:6 k Js 1:22-25 78 International King James Version Luke 7 49 “But he who hears and does nothing is like city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, a man who built a house on the ground with- the only son of his mother. Now she was a out any foundation, against which the torrent widow. And a large crowd of the city was with beat vehemently, and immediately it collapsed. her. And the ruin of that house was great.” 13 And when the Lord saw her, He had dcompassion on her. And He said to her, e“Do Chapter 7 not weep.” Faith of a Centurion 14 Then He came and touched the coffin. And 1 ¶ Now when He had ended all His sayings those who carried him stood still. And He said, in the hearing of the people, He aentered Ca- “Young man, I say to you, farise.” pernaum. 15 And he who was dead gsat up and began to 2 And a certain centurion’s bondservant who speak. And He hdelivered him to his mother. was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. 16 iThen fear came upon all. And they 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent to Him jglorified God, saying, k“A great prophet has the elders of the Jews, pleading with Him that arisen among us,” and, l“God has visited His He come and heal his bondservant. people.” 4 Now when they came to Jesus, they asked 17 Then this report of Him went throughout Him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for You all Judea and throughout all the surrounding to grant this to him, region. 5 for he loves our nation. It was he who built us a synagogue.” Jesus and John 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when He 18 ¶ And mthe disciples of John reported to was not far from the house, the centurion sent him about all these things. friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not 19 Then calling two of his disciples to him, trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You should enter under my roof. nthe Coming One, or do we look for another?” 7 “For this reason I did not even consider 20 When the men came to Him, they said, myself worthy to come to You. But just bsay “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, the word and my bondservant will be healed. ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for 8 “For I also am a man placed under cauthority, another?’” having under me soldiers. And I say to one, 21 Now in that same hour He healed many of ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and their infirmities and afflictions and evil spir- he comes, and to my bondservant, ‘Do this,’ its. And He gave sight to many who were blind. and he does it.” 22 Then oHe answered and said to them, “Go 9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled your way and tell John the things you have seen at him. And He turned and said to the people and heard: pthat the blind qsee, the lame rwalk, who followed Him, “I say to you, I have not the lepers are scleansed, the deaf thear, the dead found such great faith, not even in Israel.” are raised, uthe poor have the gospel preached 10 And those who were sent, when returning to them. to the house, found the bondservant in good 23 “And blessed is he who is not offended health. because of Me.” 24 ¶ Now vwhen the messengers of John had Raising of a Widow’s Son departed, He began to speak to the people con- 11 ¶ Then it came to pass the day after that He cerning John. “What did you go out into the went into a city called Nain. And many of His wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? disciples went with Him, and many people. 25 “But what did you go out to see? A man 12 Now when He came near to the gate of the clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who

Chapter 7: a Mt 8:5-13 b Ps 33:9;107:20 c Mk 13:34 d Jn 11:35 e Lk 8:52 f At 9:40 g Jn 11:44 h 2 Kg 4:36 i Lk 1:65 j Lk 5:26 k Lk 24:19 l Lk 1:68 m Mt 11:2-19 n Zc 9:9 o Mt 11:4 p Is 35:5,6 q Jn 9:7 r Mt 15:31 s Lk 17:12-14 t Mk 7:37 u Is 61:1-3 v Mt 11:7 79 International King James Version Luke 8 are lavishly clothed and live luxuriously are in 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited kings’ courts. Him saw it, he said to himself, g“If this Man 26 “But what did you go out to see? A prophet? were a prophet He would know who and what Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet. sort of woman this is who touches Him, for 27 “This is he of whom it is written, w‘Behold, she is a sinner.” I send My messenger before Your face who 40 So Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, will prepare Your way before You.’ I have something to say to you.” And he said, 28 “For I say to you, among those who are “Teacher, say it.” born of women there is none xgreater than John. 41 “There was a certain creditor who had two But he who is least in the kingdom of God is debtors. The one owed five hundred hdenarii greater than he.” and the other fifty. 29 ¶ And when all the people heard Him, even 42 “Now when they had nothing to pay, he the tax collectors declared the righteousness graciously forgave them both. Tell Me, thereof God, yhaving been baptized with the bap- fore, which of them will love him more?” tism of John. 43 Simon answered and said, “I suppose that 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected zthe he to whom he forgave most.” And He said to counsel of God against themselves, not hav- him, “You have rightly judged.” ing been baptized by John. 44 Then He turned to the woman, and said to 31 a“To what then will I liken the men of this Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered generation? And to what are they like? your house and you gave Me no iwater for My 32 “They are like children sitting in the mar- feet. But she has washed My feet with tears ketplace and calling one to another, and say- and wiped them with the hairs of her head. ing, ‘We have played to you and you have not 45 “You gave Me no jkiss. But this woman danced. We have mourned to you and you have has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I not wept.’ came in. 33 “For bJohn the Baptist came cneither eat- 46 k“You did not anoint My head with oil, but ing bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He she has anointed My feet with perfume. has a demon.’ 47 l“Therefore, I say to you, her sins, that are 34 “The Son of Man has come deating and many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” man and a winebibber, a friend of tax collec- 48 And He said to her, m“Your sins are for- tors and sinners!’ given.” 35 “But wisdom is evindicated by all her chil- 49 Then those who reclined at the table with dren.” Him began to say within themselves, n“Who is this who also forgives sins?” Anointing of Jesus 50 And He said to the woman, o“Your faith 36 ¶ Now one of the Pharisees asked Him to has saved you. Go in peace.” eat with him. And He went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined to eat. Chapter 8 37 And behold, fa woman in the city who was Parable of the Sower a sinner, when she knew that Jesus reclined at 1 ¶ Now it came to pass afterward that He went the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an throughout every city and village, preaching alabaster vial of perfume. and showing the good news of the kingdom of 38 And she stood at His feet behind Him weep- God. And the twelve were with Him, ing. Then she began to wash His feet with her 2 and acertain women who had been healed of tears, and wipe them with the hairs of her head, evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called and kissing His feet and anointing them with Magdalene, bout of whom had gone seven de- the perfume. mons, w Is 40:3; Ml 3:1 x Lk 1:15 y Lk 3:12 z At 20:27 a Mt 11:16 b Mt 3:1 c Lk 1:15 d Lk 15:2 e Mt 11:19 f Jn 11:2 g Lk 15:2 h Mt 18:28 i Gn 18:4;19:2;43:24 j Rm 16:16 k Ps 23:5 l 1 Tm 1:14 m Mt 9:2 n Lk 5:21 o Mt 9:22 Chapter 8: a Mt 27:55 b Mk 16:9 80 International King James Version Luke 8 3 and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s stew- it on a lampstand so that those who enter in ard, and Susanna, and many others who min- may see the llight. istered to Him from their substance. 17 m“For nothing is secret that will not be 4 ¶ Now cwhen many people had gathered to- nrevealed, nor anything hidden that will not be gether and had come to Him out of every city, known and come to light. He spoke by a parable: 18 “Therefore, take heed how you hear, for 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as whoever has, to him will be given. And he sowed, some fell by the wayside. And it owhoever does not have, from him pwill be was trodden down and the birds of the air de- taken even that which he thinks he has.” voured it. 6 “Then some fell upon rocky soil. And as Jesus’ Mother and Brothers soon as it sprang up, it withered away because 19 ¶ qThen His mother and His brothers came it lacked moisture. to Him. And they could not get to Him be- 7 “Then some fell among thorns and the thorns cause of the crowd. sprang up with it and choked it. 20 Then it was told Him by some who said, 8 “Then others fell on good ground and sprang “Your mother and Your brothers are standing up, and produced a crop a hundredfold.” And outside, desiring to see You.” when He had said these things, He cried out, 21 And He answered and said to them, “My d“He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” mother and My brothers are these who hear 9 ¶ eAnd His disciples asked Him, saying, the word of God and do it.” “What does this parable mean?” 10 And He said, “To you it is given to know Calming of a Storm the mysteries of the kingdom of God. But to 22 ¶ rNow it came to pass on a certain day that the rest it is given in parables so that f‘seeing He went into a boat with His disciples. And they might not see, and hearing they might not He said to them, “Let us go over to the other understand.’ side of the lake.” And they launched out. 11 ¶ g“Now the parable is this: The seed is the 23 But as they sailed He fell asleep. Now there hword of God. descended on the lake a storm of wind. And 12 “Those by the wayside are those who hear. they were filling with water and were in dan- Then the devil comes and takes away the word ger. out of their hearts lest they should believe and 24 Then they came to Him and awoke Him, be saved. saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” 13 “Those on the rocky soil are those who, Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the when they hear, receive the word with joy. And raging of the water. And they ceased, and there these have no root, who believe for a while, was a calm. and in time of temptation fall away. 25 Then He said to them, s“Where is your 14 “And the seed that fell among thorns are faith?” And they were afraid and amazed, say- those who, when they have heard, go out and ing one to another, t“Who is this! For He com- are choked with cares and iriches and pleasures mands even the winds and water and they obey of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity. Him.” 15 “But the seed that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with an Healing a Demon-possessed Man honest and good heart, keep it and bring forth 26 ¶ uThen they arrived at the country of the fruit with jpatience. Gerasenes that is opposite Galilee. 27 Now when He went out on the land, there Light of a Lamp met Him a certain man out of the city who had 16 ¶ k“No one after lighting a lamp covers it demons. And for a long time he wore no with a vessel or puts it under a bed. But he sets clothes, nor stayed in a house, but in the tombs. c Mk 4:1-9 d Lk 14:35 e Mt 13:10-23 f Is 6:9 g 1 Pt 1:23 h Lk 5:1; 11:28 i 1 Tm 6:9,10 j Hb 10:36-39 k Lk 11:33 l Mt 5:14 m Lk 12:2 n 2 Co 5:10 o Mt 25:29 p Mt 13:12 q Mk 3:31-35 r Mt 8:23-27 s Lk 9:41 t Lk 4:36; 5:26 u Mk 5:1-17 81 International King James Version Luke 8 28 When he saw Jesus, he vcried out and fell 40 ¶ Now it came to pass that when Jesus re- down before Him. And with a loud voice he turned the people welcomed Him, for they were said, w“What have I to do with xYou, Jesus, all waiting for Him. Son of the Most High God? I beg You, do not 41 iAnd behold, there came a man named torment me!” Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. 29 For He had commanded the unclean spirit And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged to come out of the man, for it had seized him Him that He come to his house, many times. And he was kept bound with 42 for he had only one daughter about twelve chains and in shackles, and yet he broke the years of age, and she jlay dying. But as He went, bonds and was driven by the demon into the the crowds were pressing Him. wilderness. 43 Now a kwoman who had a lhemorrhage for 30 And Jesus asked him, saying, “What is your twelve years, and could not be healed by any- name?” And he said, “Legion,” because many one, devils had entered into him. 44 came behind Him and mtouched the border 31 Then they asked Him that He not com- of His garment. And immediately her hemor- mand them to go out yinto the abyss. rhage of blood stopped. 32 Now there was there a herd of many zswine 45 Then Jesus said, “Who touched Me?” And feeding on the mountain. And they begged Him while they were all denying it, Peter said, “Mas- that He would permit them to enter into them. ter, the multitude is crowding and pressing And He permitted them. against You.” 33 Then the demons went out of the man and 46 But Jesus said, “Somebody has touched entered the swine. And the herd ran violently Me, for I perceived that npower has gone out down a steep place into the lake and drowned. of Me.” 34 When those who fed them saw what had 47 Now when the woman saw that she was happened, they fled and went and told it in the not hidden, she came trembling. And falling city and in the country. down before Him, she declared to Him before 35 ¶ Then they went out to see what happened. all the people the reason she had touched Him, And they came to Jesus and found the man and how she was immediately healed. from whom the demons had gone out, asitting 48 Then He said to her, “Daughter, oyour faith at the bfeet of Jesus, clothed and in chis right has made you well. pGo in peace.” mind. And they were afraid. 36 They also who saw it told them by what Raising of Dead Girl means he who was possessed of the devils had 49 ¶ qWhile He was still speaking, there came been healed. one from the house of the ruler of the syna- 37 dThen the whole multitude of the surround- gogue, saying to him, “Your daughter is dead. ing region of the Gerasenes easked Him to Do not trouble the Teacher anymore.” fdepart from them, for they were seized with 50 But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, great gfear. So He got into the boat and returned. saying, “Do not fear. rOnly believe and she will 38 Now hthe man out of whom the demons be made well.” had departed was begging Him that he might 51 Now when He came into the house, He did be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, not let anyone go in with Him except Peter, 39 “Return to your own house and show what John and James, and the father and mother of great things God has done for you.” So he went the girl. his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city 52 And all wept and lamented for her. But He what great things Jesus had done for him. said, s“Do not weep. She is not dead, tbut is asleep.” Healing of a Woman 53 And they laughed at Him, knowing that v Mk 1:26; 9:26 w Mk 1:23,24 x Lk 4:41 y Rv 20:1,3 z Lv 11:7 a Mt 11:28 b Lk 10:39; 17:16 c 2 Tm 1:7 d Mt 8:34 e Lk 4:34 f At 16:39 g Lk 5:26 h Mk 5:18-20 i Mk 5:22-43 j Lk 7:2 k Mt 9:20 l Lk 15:19-22 m Mk 6:56 n Mk 5:30 o Lk 7:50 p Jn 8:11 q Mk 5:35 r Mk 11:22-24 s Lk 7:13 t Jn 11:43 82 International King James Version Luke 9 she was dead. spoke to them about the kingdom of God. And 54 Then He took her by the hand and called, He healed those who had need of healing. saying, “Little girl, uarise.” 12 ¶ Now mwhen the day began to end, the 55 And her spirit returned and she immedi- twelve came and said to Him, “Send the mul- ately rose up. And He ordered for something titude away so that they may go into the sur- to be given her to eat. rounding towns and country and lodge and get 56 And her parents were astonished. But vHe provisions, for we are in a desolate place here.” instructed them that they tell no one what had 13 But He said to them, “You give them some- happened. thing to eat.” And they said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we go Chapter 9 and buy food for all these people.” Mission Trip of the Twelve 14 For there were about five thousand men. 1 ¶ Then aHe called His twelve disciples to- And He said to His disciples, “Make them sit gether. And He bgave them power and author- down in groups of fifty.” ity over all demons and to heal diseases. 15 And they did so, and made them all sit 2 Then cHe sent them to preach the kingdom down. of God and to heal the sick. 16 Then He took the five loaves and the two 3 And dHe said to them, “Take nothing for fish, and looking up to heaven, He nblessed your journey, neither staffs, nor bag, nor bread, and broke them. And He gave them to the dis- nor money; and do not even have two tunics ciples to set before the multitude. apiece. 17 And they all ate and were filled. And there 4 e“And whatever house you enter, stay there was taken up by them twelve baskets of the until you depart. leftover fragments. 5 f“And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, gshake off the very dust Confession of Peter from your feet for a testimony against them.” 18 ¶ oNow it came to pass as He was alone 6 Then hthey departed and went through the praying, His disciples were with Him. And He towns, preaching the gospel and healing ev- asked them, saying, “Who do the people say erywhere. that I am?” 7 ¶ Now iHerod the tetrarch heard of all that 19 They answered and said, p“John the Bap- was done by Him. And he was perplexed be- tist. But some say Elijah; and others say that cause it was said by some that John had risen one of the old prophets is risen again.” from the dead, 20 He said to them, “But who do you say that 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and I am?” qPeter answered and said, “The Christ by others that one of the old prophets had risen of God.” again. 21 ¶ rBut He warned and commanded them to 9 Then Herod said, “John I have beheaded. tell this to no one, But who is this of whom I hear such things?” 22 saying, s“The Son of Man must suffer many And jhe kept trying to see Him. things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised Feeding of the Five Thousand the third day.” 10 ¶ Then kwhen the apostles returned, they 23 ¶ Then tHe said to them all, “If anyone will told Him all that they had done. And lHe took come after Me, let him deny himself and take them and withdrew by Himself to a city called up his cross daily and follow Me. Bethsaida. 24 u“For whoever will save his life will lose it. 11 But when the people were aware of this, But whoever will lose his life for My sake will they followed Him. And He received them and save it. u Jn 11:11,13 v Mt 8:4; 9:30 Chapter 9: a Mt 10:1,2 b Jn 14:12 c Mt 10:7,8 d Lk10:4-12; 22:35 e Mk 6:10 f Mt 10:14 g At 13:51 h Mk 6:12 i Mt 14:1,2 j Lk 23:8 k Mk 6:30 l Mt 14:13 m Jn 6:1,5 n Lk 22:19; 24:30 o Mt 16:13-16 p Mt 14:2 q Jn 6:68,69 r Mt 8:4; 16:20 s Mt 16:21; 17:22 t Mt 10:38; 16:24 u Jn 12:25 83 International King James Version Luke 9 25 v“For what is it to a man if he gains the many people met Him. whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? 38 And behold, a man of the multitude cried 26 w“For whoever will be ashamed of Me and out, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my of My words, of him will the Son of Man be son, for he is my only child. xashamed when He comes in His own glory 39 “For behold, a spirit seizes him and he sud- and the glory of the Father and of the holy an- denly cries out. And it convulses him so that gels. he foams at the mouth. And it leaves him with 27 y“But I tell you truthfully, there are some great difficulty, bruising him. standing here who will not taste of death until 40 “I asked Your disciples to cast it out, and they see the kingdom of God.” they could not.” 41 And Jesus answered and said, “O faithless The Transfiguration and perverse generation, how long will I be 28 ¶ zNow it came to pass about eight days with you and bear with you? Bring your son after these teachings that He took Peter and here.” John and James and went up on a mountain to 42 Now as he was still coming, the demon pray. threw him down and convulsed him. And Jesus 29 Now as He prayed, the appearance of His rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the child. face was altered, and His clothing became Then He delivered him again to his father. white and glistening. 43 ¶ Now they were all amazed at the mighty 30 And behold, two men talked with Him, power of God. But while everyone was amazed who were aMoses and bElijah, at all things that Jesus did, He said to His dis- 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of His ciples, departure that He was about to accomplish at 44 i“Let these words sink down into your ears, Jerusalem. for the Son of Man will be betrayed into the 32 But Peter and those who were with Him hands of men.” cwere heavy with sleep. And when they were 45 jBut they did not understand this statement. fully awake, they saw His glory and the two And it was hidden from them so that they did men who stood with Him. not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask 33 Now it came to pass as they departed from Him about this statement. Him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tents, one Dispute About the Greatest for You, and one for Moses, and one for 46 ¶ kThen there arose a dispute among them Elijah”—not knowing what he said. as to which of them should be the greatest. 34 While he was saying this, there came a 47 And Jesus, lperceiving the thought of their cloud and it began to overshadow them. And heart, took a mchild and set him by Him. they feared as they entered the dcloud. 48 And He said to them, n“Whoever will re- 35 Then there came a voice out of the cloud, ceive this child in My name receives Me. And saying, e“This is My Son, My chosen One! owhoever will receive Me preceives Him who fHear Him!” sent Me. qFor he who is least among you all, 36 Now when the voice had ceased, Jesus was the same will be great.” found alone. gAnd they kept silent and told no 49 ¶ rThen John answered and said, “Master, one in those days any of the things that they we saw one casting out demons in Your name, had seen. and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” Healing a Boy With an Evil Spirit 50 And Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him. 37 ¶ hNow it came to pass on the next day sHe who is not against us is for us.” when they had come down from the mountain, v Mk 8:36 w Rm 1:16 x Mt 10:33 y Mt 16:28 z Mk 9:2-8 a Hb 11:23-29 b 2 Kg 2:1-11 c Dn 8:18; 10:9 d Ex 13:21 e Mt 3:17; 12:18 f At 3:22 g Mt 17:9 h Mk 9:14-27 i Mt 17:22 j Mk 9:32 k Mt 18:1-5 l Mt 9:4 m Lk 18:17 n Mt 18:5 o Jn 12:44 p Jn 13:20 q Ep 3:8 r Mk 9:38-40 s Lk 11:23 84 International King James Version Luke 10 Opposition by the Samaritans 3 “Go your way. dBehold, I send you out as 51 ¶ Now it came to pass when the time had lambs among wolves. come for tHim to be received up, He stead- 4 e“Carry no money bag, no wallet, no san- fastly set His face to go to Jerusalem. dals. And do not fgreet anyone along the way. 52 So He sent messengers before His face. 5 g“And into whatever house you enter, first And they went and entered into a village of say, ‘Peace to this house.’ the Samaritans to prepare for Him. 6 “And if a son of peace is there, your peace 53 But uthey did not receive Him because His will rest on it. If not, it will return to you. face was set for the journey to Jerusalem. 7 h“And remain in the same house, ieating and 54 Now when His disciples, vJames and John, drinking such things as they give you, for jthe saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from command fire to come down from heaven and house to house. consume them?” 8 “And into whatever city you enter, and they 55 But He turned and rebuked them. receive you, eat such things as are set before 56 Then they went to another village. you. 9 k“And heal the sick that are in it, and say to Cost of Discipleship them, l‘The kingdom of God has come near to 57 ¶ wNow it came to pass as they went along you.’ the road, a certain man said to Him, “Lord, I 10 “But into whatever city you enter and they will follow you wherever You go.” do not receive you, go out into its streets and 58 Then Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes say, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of 11 m‘Even the very dust of your city that clings Man has xnowhere to lay His head.” to our feet we wipe off against you. Yet be sure 59 And yHe said to another, “Follow Me.” But of this, that the kingdom of God has come near he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury to you.’ my father.” 12 “I say to you that nit will be more tolerable 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their in that day for Sodom than for that city. own dead. But you go and preach the king- 13 ¶ o“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, dom of God.” Bethsaida! pFor if the mighty works had been 61 And another also said, “Lord, zI will fol- done in Tyre and Sidon that have been done in low You, but let me first go and say good-bye you, they would have repented long ago, sit- to those in my house.” ting in sackcloth and ashes. 62 Then Jesus said to him, “No one, after put- 14 “But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and ting his hand to the plow and looking back, is Sidon at the judgment than for you. afit for the kingdom of God.” 15 q“And you, Capernaum, will you be rexalted to heaven? sYou will be brought down to Ha- Chapter 10 des! Mission Trip of the Seventy-two 16 t“The one who hears you hears Me. And 1 ¶ After these things the Lord appointed sev- the uone who rejects you rejects Me. And vthe enty-two others also. And He asent them two one who rejects Me rejects the One who sent by two before His face into every city and place Me.” where He Himself was going to come. 17 ¶ Then wthe seventy-two returned again with 2 Then He said to them, b“The harvest truly is joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are sub- great, but the laborers are few. Therefore, ject to us in Your name.” cplead with the Lord of the harvest that He send 18 And He said to them, x“I saw Satan fall out laborers into His harvest. from heaven as lightning. t Mk 16:19 u Jn 4:4,9 v Mk 3:17 w Mt 8:19-22 x Lk 2:7; 8:23 y Mt 8:21,22 z 1 Kg 19:20 a 2 Tm 4:10 Chapter 10: a Mk 6:7 b Jn 4:35 c 2 Th 3:1 d Mt 10:16 e Lk 9:3-5 f 2 Kg 4:29 g Mt 10:12 h Mt 10:11 i 1 Co 10:27 j 1 Tm 5:18 k Mk 3:15 l Mt 3:2; 10:7 m At 13:51 n Mt 10:15; 11:24 o Mt 11:21-23 p Ez 3:6 q Mt 11:23 r Is 14:13-15 s Ez 26:20 t Jn 13:20 u 1 Th 4:8 v Jn 5:23 w Lk 10:1 x Jn 12:31 85 International King James Version Luke 11 19 “Behold, yI give you power to tread on a certain priest. And when he saw him, khe serpents and scorpions, and over all the power passed by on the other side. of the enemy. And nothing will by any means 32 “And likewise a Levite, when he was at the hurt you. place, came and looked at him, and passed by 20 “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that on the other side. the spirits are subject to you. But rejoice be- 33 “But a certain lSamaritan, as he journeyed, cause zyour names are written in heaven.” came where he was. And when he saw him, he 21 ¶ aIn that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy had mcompas-sion on him. Spirit. And He said, “I thank You, O Father, 34 “Then he went to him and bound up his Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hid- wounds, pouring on oil and wine. And he set den these things from the wise and prudent and him on his own beast and brought him to an have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, inn, and took care of him. for so it seemed good in Your sight. 35 “Now on the next day he took out two 22 b“All things are delivered to Me by My ndenarii and gave them to the host. And he said Father. And cno one knows who the Son is ex- to him, ‘Take care of him. And what more you cept the Father, and who the Father is except spend, when I come again I will repay you.’ the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to 36 “Now which of these three do you think reveal Him.” was neighborly to him who fell among the 23 Then He turned to His disciples and said thieves?” privately, d“Blessed are the eyes that see the 37 Then he said, “He who showed mercy to- things that you see, ward him.” Then Jesus said to him, o“Go and 24 for I tell you ethat many prophets and kings do likewise.” have desired to see the things that you see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things that The Home of Mary and Martha you hear, and have not heard them. 38 ¶ Now it came to pass as they traveled that He entered into a certain village. And a certain Parable of the Good Samaritan woman named pMartha welcomed Him into 25 ¶ “And behold, a certain lawyer stood up her house. and tested Him, saying, f“Teacher, what shall I 39 And she had a sister called Mary, qwho do to inherit eternal life?” also rsat at the Lord’s feet and heard His word. 26 He said to him, “What is written in the 40 But Martha was distracted with much serv- law? How does it read to you?” ing. And she came to Him, and said, “Lord, do 27 And he answered and said, g“‘You will love You not care that my sister has left me to serve the Lord your God with all your heart, and alone? Therefore, tell her that she must help with all your soul, and with all your strength, me.” and with all your mind; and hyour neighbor 41 And the Lord answered and said to her, as yourself.’” “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled 28 Then He said to him, “You have answered about many things. correctly. Do this and iyou will live.” 42 “But sone thing is needed, and Mary has 29 But wanting to jjustify himself, he said to chosen that good part that will not be taken Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” away from her.” 30 And Jesus answered and said, “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and Chapter 11 fell among thieves, who stripped him of his Teaching on Prayer clothing and wounded him. And departed, leav- 1 ¶ Now it came to pass that as He was praying him half dead. ing in a certain place, when He finished, one 31 “Now by chance there came down that way of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us y Mk 16:18 z Is 4:3 a Mt 11:25-27 b Jn 3:35; 5:27; 17:2 c Jn 1:18; 6:44,46 d Mt 13:16,17 e 1 Pt 1:10,11 f Mt 19:16-19; 22:35 g Dt 6:5 h Lv 19:18 i Ez 20:11,13,21 j Lk 16:15 k Ps 38:11 l Jn 4:9 m Lk 15:20 n Mt 20:2 o Pv 14:21 p Jn 11:1; 12:2,3 q 1 Co 7:32- 40 r At 22:3 s Ps 27:4 86 International King James Version Luke 11 to pray as John also taught his disciples.” is brought to desolation. And a house divided 2 Then He said to them, “When you pray, say: against itself falls. a‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your king- 18 “If Satan is also divided against himself, dom come. how will his kingdom stand? I say this because 3 ‘Give us each day our daily bread. you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. 4 b‘And forgive us our sins, for we also for- 19 “Now if I by Beelzebul cast out demons, give everyone who is indebted to us. And do by whom do your sons cast them out? There- not lead us into temptation.’” fore, they will be your judges. 5 ¶ Then He said to them, “Which of you will 20 “But if I mwith the finger of God cast out have a friend and will go to him at midnight demons, certainly the kingdom of God has and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, come upon you. 6 ‘for a friend of mine has come to me on his 21 n“When an armed strong man keeps his journey and I have nothing to set before him’; palace, his goods are undisturbed. 7 “and from within he will answer and say, 22 “But owhen a stronger than he comes upon ‘Do not trouble me. The door is now shut and him and overcomes him, he takes from him all my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise his armor in which he trusted, and divides his and give to you’? spoils. 8 “I say to you, cthough he will not rise and 23 p“He who is not with Me is against Me. give to him because he is his friend, yet be- And he who does not gather with Me, scatters. cause of his persistence he will rise and give 24 ¶ q“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a him as much as he needs. man, he walks through waterless places, seek- 9 ¶ d“And I say to you, ask, and it will be given ing rest. And finding none, he says, ‘I will re- to you. eSeek, and you will find. Knock, and it turn to my house from which I came.’ will be opened to you. 25 “And when he comes, he finds it swept 10 “For everyone who asks receives. And he and put in order. who seeks finds. And to him who knocks it 26 “Then he goes and takes along seven other will be opened. spirits more wicked than himself, and they en- 11 f“If a son will ask for a fish, will he give ter in and dwell there. And the rlast state of him a serpent instead of a fish? that man is worse than the first.” 12 “Or if he will ask for an egg, will he offer 27 ¶ Now it came to pass as He spoke these him a scorpion? things, a certain woman of the crowd lifted up 13 “If you then, being evil, know how to give her voice and said to Him, s“Blessed is the ggood gifts to your children, how much more womb that bore You and the breasts that nursed will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit You!” to those who ask Him?” 28 But He said, t“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” Jesus and Beelzebul 14 ¶ Now hHe was casting out a demon, and it The Sign of Jonah was mute. And it came to pass when the de- 29 ¶ uNow when the people were gathered to- mon had gone out, the mute spoke and the gether, He began to say, “This is an evil gen- people marveled. eration. They seek a vsign, and no sign will be 15 But some of them said, i“He casts out de- given to it except the sign of Jonah. mons by Beelzebul the ruler of the demons.” 30 “For as wJonah was a sign to the Ninevites, 16 And others, testing Him, jsought from Him so also will the Son of Man be to this genera- a sign from heaven. tion. 17 kBut lknowing their thoughts, He said to 31 x“The Queen of the South will rise up in them, “Every kingdom divided against itself the judgment with the men of this generation

Chapter 11: a Mt 6:9-13 b Ep 4:32 c Lk 18:1-5 d Jn 15:17 e Is 55:6 f Mt 7:9 g Js 1:17 h Mt 9:32-34; 12:22,24 i Mt 9:34; 12:24 j Mt 12:38; 16:1 k Mt 12:25-29 l Jn 2:25 m Ex 8:19 n Mk 3:27 o Is 53:12 p Mt 12:30 q Mt 12:43-45 r 2 Pt 2:20 s Lk 1:28,48 t Lk 8:21 u Mt 12:38-42 v 1 Co 1:22 w Jh 1:17; 2:10; 3:3-10 x 1 Kg 10:1-9 87 International King James Version Luke 12 and condemn them. For she came from the ends the markets. of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. 44 m“Woe to you because you are like And behold, a ygreater than Solomon is here. nunmarked graves, and men who walk over them are not aware of them.” The Lamp of the Body 45 ¶ Then one of the lawyers answered and 32 ¶ “The men of Nineveh will rise up in the said to Him, “Teacher, by saying this, You in- judgment with this generation and will consult us also.” demn it. For zthey repented unto the preaching 46 And He said, “Woe to you lawyers also! of Jonah. And behold, a greater than Jonah is oFor you load men with burdens hard to bear, here. and you yourselves do not touch the burdens 33 a“No man, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in with one of your fingers. a secret place or under a bbasket, but on a 47 p“Woe to you! For you build the tombs of lampstand so that those who come in may see the prophets, and your fathers killed them. the light. 48 “Therefore, you bear witness that you ap- 34 c“The lamp of the body is the eye. There- prove the deeds of your fathers. For they in- fore, when your eye is clear, your whole body deed killed them, and you build their tombs. also is full of light. But when your eye is evil, 49 “Therefore, the wisdom of God also said, your body also is full of darkness. q‘I will send them prophets and apostles, and 35 “Therefore, take heed that the light that is some of them they will kill and persecute,’ in you is not darkness. 50 “so that the blood of all the prophets that 36 “If therefore your whole body is full of was shed from the foundation of the world may light, having no part dark, it will be full of light, be required of this generation, as when the bright lamp gives you light.” 51 r“from the blood of Abel to sthe blood of Zachariah who perished between the altar and Six Woes the temple. Truly, I say to you, it will be re- 37 ¶ Now as He spoke, a certain Pharisee asked quired of this generation. Him to dine with him. And He went in and 52 t“Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken reclined to eat. away the key of knowledge. You entered not 38 Now dwhen the Pharisee saw it, he mar- in yourselves, and those who were entering in veled that He had not first washed before din- you hindered.” ner. 53 Now when He left there, the scribes and 39 eThen the Lord said to him, “Now you the Pharisees began to vehemently rail at Him Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and to provoke Him to speak on many things, and the platter, but fyour inward part is full of 54 plotting against Him uto catch Him in some- greed and wickedness. thing He might say. 40 “You foolish ones! Did not gHe who made that which is outside also make that which is Chapter 12 inside? Exhortations 41 h“But rather give alms of such things as 1 ¶ In athe meantime, when an innumerable you have. And then, all things are clean to you. multitude of people had gathered together so 42 i“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe that they trampled upon one another, He be- mint and rue and all kinds of herbs, and gan to say to His disciples first, b“Beware of jdisregard justice and the klove of God. These the leaven of the Pharisees which is hypoc- you ought to have done without leaving the risy. others undone. 2 c“For there is nothing covered that will not 43 l“Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. best seats in the synagogues and greetings in y Rm 9:5 z Jh 3:5 a Mk 4:21 b Mt 5:15 c Mt 6:22,23 d Mk 7:2,3 e Mt 23:25 f Ti 1:15 g Gn 1:26,27 h Lk 12:33; 16:9 i Mt 23:23 j Mc 6:7,8 k Jn 5:42 l Mk 12:38,39 m Mt 23:27 n Ps 5:9 o Mt 23:4 p Mt 23:29 q Mt 23:34 r Gn 4:8 s 2 Ch 24:20,21 t Mt 23:13 u Mk 12:13 Chapter 12: a Mk 8:15 b Mt 16:12 c Mt 10:26; 1 Co 4:5 88 International King James Version Luke 12 3 “Therefore, whatever you have spoken in 18 “Then he said, ‘This I will do. I will pull the dark will be heard in the light. And what down my barns and build larger ones, and there you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms I will store all my grain and my goods. will be proclaimed on the housetops. 19 ‘And I will say to my soul, p“Soul, you 4 d“And I say to you eMy friends, do not be have many goods laid up for many years, take afraid of those who kill the body, and after that your ease, qeat, drink and be merry.”’ have no more that they can do. 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This night 5 “But I will forewarn you whom you should ryour soul will be required of you; sthen whose fear. Fear Him who, after He has killed, has will those things be that you have provided?’ authority to cast into hell. Yes, I say to you, 21 “So is he who lays up treasure for himself ffear Him! tand is not rich toward God.” 6 “Are not five sparrows sold for two far- things? And gnot one of them is forgotten be- Teaching on Anxiety fore God. 22 ¶ Then He said to His disciples, “There- 7 “But even the very hairs of your head are all fore I say to you, udo not take thought for your numbered. Do not fear. You are of more value life, what you will eat; nor for the body, what than many sparrows. you will put on. 8 h“Also I say to you, whoever will confess 23 “The life is more than food, and the body Me ibefore men, him will the Son of Man also is more than clothing. confess before the angels of God. 24 “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow 9 “But he who jdenies Me before men, will be nor reap. They have neither storehouse nor denied before the angels of God. barn. And vGod feeds them. How much more 10 “And kwhoever will speak a word against valuable are you than the birds? the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him. But he 25 “And which of you by worrying can add who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it will one cubit to his life’s span? not be forgiven him. 26 “If you then are not able to do that thing 11 l“And when they bring you to the syna- which is least, why are you anxious for the rest? gogues and magistrates and powers, do not 27 “Consider the lilies, how they grow. They worry how or what you will answer, or what toil not, nor do they spin. And yet, I say to you you will say. that even wSolomon in all his glory was not 12 “For the Holy Spirit will mteach you in the clothed like one of these. same hour what you ought to say.” 28 “If God then so clothes the grass that is 13 ¶ Then one of the company said to Him, today in the field and tomorrow is thrown into “Teacher, speak to my brother to divide the the oven, how much more will He clothe you, inheritance with me.” O you of xlittle faith? 14 And He said to him, n“Man, who made Me 29 “And do not seek what you will eat, or a judge or arbitrator over you?” what you will drink, nor be worrisome. 15 Then He said to them, o“Take heed and 30 “For all these things the nations of the world beware of all covetousness, for a man’s life seek after. But your Father yknows that you does not consist in the abundance of the things have need of these things. that he possesses.” 31 z“But rather seek His kingdom, and these 16 And He spoke a parable to them, saying, things will be added to you. “The ground of a certain rich man brought forth 32 “Do not fear, little flock, for ait is your plentifully. Father’s good pleasure to give you the king- 17 “Now he thought within himself, saying, dom. ‘What will I do, because I have no room to 33 b“Sell what you have and give calms. store my crops?’ dProvide yourselves money bags that do not d Is 51:7,8,12,13 e Jn 15:13-15 f Ps 119:120 g Mt 6:26 h Mt 10:32 i Ps 119:46 j Mt 10:33 k Mt 12:31,32 l Mk 13:11 m Jn 14:26 n Jn 18:36 o 1 Tm 6:6-10 p Ec 11:9 q Ec 2:24; 3:13; 5:18; 8:15 r Ps 52:7 s Ps 39:6 t Js 2:5; 5:1-5 u Mt 6:25-33 v Jb 38:41 w 1 Kg 10:4-7 x Mt 6:30; 8:26; 14:31; 16:8 y Mt 6:31,32 z Mt 6:33 a Mt 11:25,26 b Mt 19:21 c Lk 11:41 d Mt 6:20 89 International King James Version Luke 12 grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does 47 “But nthat bondservant who oknew his not fail, where no thief approaches, nor moth master’s will and did not prepare, nor did ac- destroys. cording to his will, will be beaten with many 34 “For where your treasure is, there will your stripes. heart be also. 48 p“But he who did not know, and did commit things deserving of stripes, will be beaten Being Watchful with few stripes. For to whomever much is 35 ¶ e“Let your waist be girded and fyour lights given, of him will much be required. And to burning. whom they have entrusted much, of him they 36 “Be like men who are waiting for their will ask the more. master when he returns from the wedding, so that when he comes and knocks, they may im- Peace Among Disciples mediately open to him. 49 ¶ q“I have come to send fire on the earth, 37 g“Blessed are those bondservants whom and how I wish it were already kindled! the lord, when he comes, will find watching. 50 “But rI have a baptism with which to be Truly I say to you that he will gird himself and baptized, and how distressed I am until it is have them sit down to eat, and will come and saccomplished! serve them. 51 t“Do you suppose that I came to give peace 38 “Now if he comes in the second watch, or on earth? I tell you, no, ubut rather division. comes in the third watch, and finds them so, 52 v“For from now on there will be five in one blessed are those bondservants. house divided, three against two and two 39 h“Now know this, that if the master of the against three. house had known what hour the thief would 53 w“The father will be divided against the come, he would not have allowed his house to son and the son against the father; the mother be broken into. against the daughter and the daughter against 40 i“Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son the mother; the mother-in-law against her of Man is coming at an hour when you do not daughter-in-law and the daughter-in-law expect Him.” against her mother-in-law.” 41 ¶ Then Peter said to Him, “Lord, do You speak 54 ¶ And He said also to the people, x“When this parable only to us, or to everyone else?” you see a cloud rise out of the west, immedi- 42 Then the Lord said, j“Who then is that faith- ately you say, ‘There is coming a shower,’ and ful and wise steward whom his lord will make so it is. ruler over his household, to give them their 55 “Now when you see the ysouth wind blow, portion of food at the proper time? you say, ‘There will be hot weather,’ and it 43 “Blessed is that bondservant whom his lord, comes to pass. when he comes, will find so doing. 56 “Hypocrites! You can discern the face of 44 k“Of a truth I say to you that he will make the sky and of the earth, but how is it that you him ruler over all that he has. do not discern zthis present time? 45 l“But if that bondservant says in his heart, 57 ¶ “Yes, and why even of yourselves do you ‘My lord delays his coming,’ and will begin to not judge what is right? beat both the men and women bondservants, 58 a“When you go with your adversary to the and to eat and drink and be drunk, magistrate, bas you are on the way there, make 46 “the lord of that bondservant will come in every effort to settle with him, lest he drag you a mday when he does not look for him, and at to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him officer, and the officer throw you into prison. in two and assign him a place with the unbe- 59 “I tell you, you will not depart from there lievers. until you have paid the very last mite.” e 1 Pt 1:13 f Mt 25:1-13 g Mt 24:46 h Rv 3:3; 16:15 i Mk 13:33 j Mt 24:45,46; 25:21 k Mt 24:47; 25:21 l 2 Pt 3:3,4 m 1 Th 5:3 n Dt 24:2 o Js 4:17 p Lv 5:17 q Lk 12:51 r Mk 10:38 s Jn 12:27; 19:30 t Mt 10:34-36 u Jn 7:43; 9:16; 10:19 v Mk 13:12 w Mt 10:21,36 x Mt 16:2,3 y Jb 37:17 z Lk 19:41-44 a Pv 25:8 b Is 55:6 90 International King James Version Luke 13 Chapter 13 gnot on the Sabbath day.” Repent or Parish 15 The Lord then answered him and said, 1 ¶ There were present at that time some who “Hypocrites! hDoes not each one of you on told Him of the Galileans whose blood Pilate the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from had mingled with their sacrifices. the stall and lead it away to water him? 2 Then Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose 16 “So ought not this woman, ibe-ing a daugh- that these Galileans were sinners above all the ter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound for Galileans because they suffered such things? these eighteen long years be released from this 3 “I tell you, no. But unless you repent, you bond on the Sabbath day?” will all likewise perish. 17 Now when He had said these things, all 4 “Or those eighteen on whom the tower in His adversaries were ashamed. And all the Siloam fell and killed them, do you think that people rejoiced over all the glorious things that they were sinners above all the men who dwelt were jdone by Him. in Jerusalem? 5 “I tell you, no. But unless you repent, you Parable of the Mustard Seed will all likewise perish.” 18 ¶ kThen He said, “What is the kingdom of 6 ¶ He spoke also this parable: a“A certain man God like, and to what will I compare it? had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. And he 19 “It is like a grain of mustard seed that a came looking for fruit on it and found none. man took and threw into his garden. And it 7 “Then he said to the dresser of his vineyard, grew and became a tree. And the birds of the ‘Behold, I have come these three years seek- air lodged in its branches.” ing fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down. Why does it use up the ground?’ Parable of the Leaven 8 “Then he answered and said to him, ‘Lord, 20 ¶ And again He said, “To what will I com- let it alone this year also, until I will dig around pare the kingdom of God? it and fertilize it. 21 “It is like leaven that a woman took and 9 ‘And if it bears fruit after that, fine. But if hid in three lmeasures of meal until the whole not, you can bcut it down.’” was leavened.”

Healing on the Sabbath The Narrow Door 10 ¶ Now He was teaching in one of the syna- 22 ¶ Now mHe went through the cities and vil- gogues on the Sabbath. lages, teaching and traveling toward Jerusa- 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a lem. spirit of infirmity eighteen years. And she was 23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there bowed together and could in no way straighten nfew who are saved?” And He said to them, herself up. 24 o“Strive to enter in through the narrow gate. 12 Now when Jesus saw her, He called her to For pmany, I say to you, will seek to enter in Him and said to her, “Woman, you are freed and will not be able. from your cinfirmity.” 25 q“Once the owner of the house rises up and 13 dThen He laid His hands on her. And im- rshuts the door, and you begin to stand outside mediately she was made straight and glorified and knock on the door, saying, s‘Lord, Lord, God. open to us,’ then He will answer and say to 14 Then the ruler of the synagogue answered you, t‘I do not know from where you are.’ with indignation because Jesus had ehealed on 26 “Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and the Sabbath. And he said to the people, f“There drank in Your presence, and You taught in our are six days in which men ought to work. streets.’ Therefore, in them come and be healed, and 27 u“But He will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know

Chapter 13: a Mt 21:19 b Jn 15:2 c Lk 7:21; 8:2 d At 9:17 e Lk 6:6-11; 14:1-6 f Ex 20:9; 23:12 g Mk 3:2 h Lk 14:5 i Lk 19:9 j Mk 5:19,20 k Mk 4:30-32 l Mt 13:33 m Mk 6:6 n Mt 7:14; 20:16 o Mt 7:13 p Jn 7:34; 8:21; 13:33 q Is 55:6 r Mt 25:10 s Lk 6:46 t Mt 7:23; 25:12 u Mt 7:23; 25:41 91 International King James Version Luke 14 where you are from. vDepart from Me all you 5 He then answered them, saying, b“Which of workers of iniquity.’ you will have a son or an ox fall into a pit, and 28 w“There will be weeping and gnashing of will not immediately pull him out on the Sab- teeth xwhen you see Abraham and Isaac and bath day?” Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of 6 Now they could not answer Him again con- God, and yourselves thrown out. cerning these things. 29 “And they will come from the east and 7 ¶ Then He told a parable to those who were from the west and from the north and from the invited, when He noted how they chose out south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God. the chief places, saying to them, 30 y“And behold, some are last who will be 8 “When you are invited by anyone to a wed- first and some are first who will be last.” ding, do not sit in the highest places, lest a more honorable man than you are invited by him, Lament Over Jerusalem 9 “and he who invited you both will come and 31 ¶ The same day there came some of the say to you, ‘Give this place to this man,’ and then Pharisees, saying to Him, “Get out and depart with embarrassment you take the lowest place. from here, for Herod wants to kill You.” 10 c“But when you are invited, go and sit down 32 Then He said to them, “Go and tell that in the lowest place so that when he who in- fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I do heal- vited you comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, ing today and tomorrow, and the third day zI go up higher.’ Then you will have honor in the will be finished.’ presence of those who sit at the table with you. 33 “Nevertheless, I must walk today and to- 11 d“For whoever exalts himself will be morrow, and the day following, for it cannot humbled. And he who humbles himself will be that a prophet would perish outside Jerusa- be exalted.” lem. 12 ¶ Then He said also to him who invited 34 ¶ a“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the Him, “When you prepare a dinner or a supper, prophets and stones those who are sent to you. do not call your friends or your brothers or How often I would have gathered your chil- your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also dren together as a hen gathers her brood un- invite you in return and you are repaid. der her wings, and you were not willing! 13 “But when you prepare a feast, call ethe 35 “Behold, byour house is left to you deso- poor, crippled, lame and blind. late. And indeed I say to you that you will not 14 “And you will be fblessed because they see Me until the time comes when you will cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the say, c‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of resurrection of the just.” the Lord!’” Parable of the Great Banquet Chapter 14 15 ¶ Now when one of those who reclined at Teaching in a Pharisee’s House the table with Him heard these things, he said 1 ¶ Now it came to pass as He went into the to Him, g“Blessed is he who will eat the bread house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread in the kingdom of God!” on the Sabbath, that they closely watched Him. 16 hThen He said to him, “A certain man made 2 And behold, there was a certain man before a great supper and invited many. Him who had dropsy. 17 “And he isent his bondservant at supper 3 Then Jesus answered and spoke to the law- time to say to those who were invited, ‘Come, yers and Pharisees, saying, a“Is it lawful to heal for all things are now ready.’ on the Sabbath or not?” 18 “But they all with one accord began to 4 But they held their peace. And He took him make excuse. The first said to him, ‘I have and healed him, and let him go. bought a piece of ground and I must go and v Ps 6:8 w Mt 8:12; 13:42; 24:51 x Mt 8:11 y Mt 19:30; 20:16 z Hb 2:10; 5:9; 7:28 a Mt 23:37-39 b Lv 26:31,32; Ps 69:25; Is 1:7; Jr 22:5; Dn 9:27 c Ps 118:26; Mt 21:9 Chapter 14: a Mt 12:10 b Ex 23:5 c Pv 25:6,7 d Mt 23:12 e Ne 8:10,12 f Mt 25:34-40 g Rv 19:9 h Mt 22:2-14 i Pv 6:2,5 92 International King James Version Luke 15 see it. I ask you to have me excused.’ not forsake all that he has, cannot be My dis- 19 “And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke ciple. of oxen and I am going to test them. I ask you 34 ¶ q“Salt is good. But if the salt has lost its to have me excused.’ saltiness, how will it be seasoned? 20 “Then another said, ‘I have married a wife, 35 “It is neither fit for the land nor for the and therefore I cannot come.’ dunghill. It is thrown out. He who has ears to 21 “So that bondservant came and reported hear, let him hear.” these things to his lord. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his bondser- Chapter 15 vant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes Parable of the Lost Sheep of the city, and bring in here the poor and 1 ¶ Then aall the tax collectors and the sinners crippled and lame and blind.’ drew near to Him to hear Him. 22 “Then the bondservant said, ‘Master, what 2 But the Pharisees and scribes complained, you commanded has been done, and still there saying, “This man receives sinners band eats is room.’ with them.” 23 “And the master said to the bondservant, 3 ¶ Then He spoke this parable to them, say- ‘Go out into the highways and hedges and coming, pel them to come in so that my house may be 4 c“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, filled. if he loses one of them, does not leave the 24 ‘For I say to you jthat none of those men ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the who were invited will taste of my supper.’” one that is lost until he finds it? 5 “Now when he has found it, he lays it on his Cost of Discipleship shoulders, rejoicing. 25 ¶ Now great multitudes went with Him. And 6 “And when he comes home, he calls together He turned and said to them, his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 26 k“If anyone comes to Me land does not hate d‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep his father and mother and wife and children ethat was lost!’ and brothers and sisters, myes, and his own life 7 “I say to you, that likewise more joy will be also, he cannot be My disciple. in heaven over one sinner who repents fthan 27 “And nwhoever does not bear his own cross over ninety-nine righteous persons who gneed and come after Me, cannot be My disciple. no repentance. 28 “For owhich one of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the Parable of the Lost Coin cost, whether he has enough to finish it? 8 ¶ “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, 29 “Otherwise, after he has laid the founda- if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and tion, and is not able to finish it, all who see it sweep the house and diligently seek until she begin to mock him, finds it? 30 “saying, ‘This man began to build and was 9 “And when she has found it, she calls her not able to finish.’ friends and neighbors together, saying, ‘Re- 31 “Or what king, going to make war against joice with me, for I have found the coin that I another king, does not first sit down and con- had lost!” sider whether he is able with ten thousand men 10 “Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the to encounter him who comes against him with presence of the angels of God over one sinner twenty thousand? who repents.” 32 “Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms Parable of the Prodigal Son of peace. 11 ¶ And He said, “A certain man had two sons. 33 “So likewise, whoever of you who pdoes 12 “Now the younger of them said to his fa- j At 13:46 k Dt 13:6; 33:9 l Rm 9:13 m Rv 12:11 n Lk 9:23 o Pv 24:27 p Mt 19:27 q Mk 9:50 Chapter 15: a Mt 9;10-13 b Gl 2:12 c Mt 18:12-14 d Rm 12:15 e 1 Pt 2:10,25 f Lk 5:32 g Mk 2:17 93 International King James Version Luke 16 ther, ‘Father, give me the portion of the inher- calf because he has received him back safe and itance that falls to me.’ And he divided to them sound.’ hhis livelihood. 28 “Then he became angry and would not go 13 “And not many days after, the younger son in. Therefore, His father came out and pleaded gathered everything together and took his jour- with him. ney to a far country. And there he wasted his 29 “And he answered and said to his father, inheritance with wild living. ‘Look, these many years I have been serving 14 “Now when he had spent all, there arose a you. I have never transgressed your command- severe famine in that land. And he began to be ment at any time. And yet, you never gave me in need. a young goat so that I might celebrate with my 15 “Then he went and joined himself to a citi- friends. zen of that country. And he sent him into his 30 ‘But as soon as this son of yours came, fields to feed swine. who has devoured your livelihood with har- 16 “Now he would have gladly filled his stom- lots, you have killed for him the fattened calf.’ ach with the pods that the swine were eating. 31 “Then he said to him, ‘Son, you are always But no one gave anything to him. with me and all that I have is yours. 17 “Now when he came to himself, he said, 32 ‘It was right that we should celebrate and ‘How many hired servants of my father’s have be glad, mfor this your brother was dead and is enough bread and to spare, and I am dying with alive again. And he was lost and is found.’” hunger! 18 ‘I will arise and go to my father, and will Chapter 16 say to him, “Father, iI have sinned against Parable of the Unjust Steward heaven and before you, 1 ¶ Then He also said to His disciples, “There 19 “and I am no more worthy to be called was a certain rich man who had a steward. And your son. Make me as one of your hired ser- it was reported to him that the steward was vants.’” wasting his goods. 20 “Then he arose and came to his father. But 2 “And he called him and said to him, ‘What jwhen he was still a great way off, his father is this that I hear of you? Give an aaccount of saw him and had compassion. And he ran and your stewardship, for you can no longer be fell on his neck and kissed him. steward.’ 21 “Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have 3 “Then the steward said within himself, ‘What sinned against heaven kand in your sight, and will I do? For my lord takes away from me the am no more worthy to be called your son.’ stewardship. I cannot dig. I am ashamed to beg. 22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quickly 4 ‘I know what to do, so that when I am re- bring out the best robe and put it on him. And moved from the stewardship they may receive put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet. me into their houses.’ 23 “And bring here the fattened calf and kill 5 “So he called every one of his master’s debt- it. Let us eat and be merry, ors and said to the first, ‘How much do you 24 l‘for this my son was dead and is alive again. owe my master?’ He was lost and is found.’ And they began to 6 “And he said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.’ celebrate. And he said to him, ‘Take your bill and sit down 25 “Now his older son was in the field. And quickly and write fifty.’ as he came and drew near to the house, he heard 7 “Then he said to another, ‘And how much music and dancing. do you owe?’ And he said, ‘A hundred mea- 26 “Then he called one of the servants and sures of wheat.’ And he said to him, ‘Take your asked what these things meant. bill and write eighty.’ 27 “And he said to him, ‘Your brother has 8 “Then the master commended the unjust come, and your father has killed the fattened steward because he had acted shrewdly. For h Mk 12:44 i 2 Sm 12:13; 24:10,17 j Ep 2:13,17 k Ps 51:4 l Lk 9:60; 15:32 m Lk 15:24 Chapter 16: a Rm 14:12 94 International King James Version Luke 17 the children of this age are more shrewd in re- 21 “and desiring to be fed with what fell from lation to their generation than bthe children of the rich man’s table. Moreover, the dogs came light. and licked his sores. 9 “Now I say to you, cmake friends for your- 22 “Now it came to pass that the beggar died selves by means of the wealth of unrighteous, and was carried by the angels into oAbraham’s so that when it fails, they may receive you into bosom. The rich man also died and was bur- everlasting dwellings. ied. 10 d“He who is faithful in that which is a little 23 “And in Hades he lifted up his eyes, being is also faithful in much. And he who is unrigh- in torments. And he saw Abraham far away teous in a little is also unrighteous in much. and Lazarus in his bosom. 11 “Therefore, if you have not been faithful in 24 “Then he cried out and said, ‘Father Abra- the use of unrighteous wealth, who will com- ham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus so mit to your trust the true riches? that he may dip the tip of his finger in water 12 “And if you have not been faithful in that and pcool my tongue, for I qam tormented in which is another man’s, who will give you that this flame.’ which is your eown? 25 “But Abraham said, ‘Son, rre-member that 13 f“No servant can serve two masters. For you in your lifetime received your good things, either he will hate the one and love the other, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he or else he will hold to the one and despise the is comforted and you are suffering. other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” 26 ‘And beside all this, between us and you 14 ¶ And the Pharisees gwho were lovers of there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who money, heard all these things, and they scoffed wish to come over from here to you cannot at Him. come, nor can those from there cross over to 15 Then He said to them, “You are those who us.’ hjustify yourselves ibefore men. But jGod 27 “Then he said, ‘Therefore, I beg you, fa- knows your hearts. For kthat which is highly ther, that you would send him to my father’s esteemed among men is an abomination in the house. sight of God. 28 ‘For I have five brothers to whom he may testify, lest they also come to this place of tor- Teaching on the Law and Marriage ment.’ 16 ¶ l“The law and the prophets were preached 29 “Abraham said to him, s‘They have Moses until John. Since that time the kingdom of God is and the prophets. Let them hear them.’ preached and everyone is forcing his way into it. 30 “But he said, ‘No, father Abraham. But if 17 m“But it is easier for heaven and earth to one goes to them from the dead, they will re- pass than one tittle of the law to fail. pent!’ 18 n“Whoever puts away his wife and marries 31 “Then he said to him, t‘If they do not hear another, commits adultery. And he who mar- Moses and the prophets, uneither will they be ries one who has been put away from a hus- persuaded even if one rises from the dead.’” band commits adultery. Chapter 17 The Rich Man and Lazarus Faithful Discipleship 19 ¶ “There was a certain rich man who was 1 ¶ Then He said to the disciples, a“It is inevi- clothed in purple and fine linen. And he lived table that offenses will come. But bwoe to him in luxury every day. through whom they come! 20 “Now there was a certain beggar named 2 “It would be better for him if a millstone Lazarus who was laid at his gate, covered with were hung around his neck and he were thrown sores, into the sea, than that he should offend one of b Ep 5:8 c Dn 4:27 d Mt 25:21 e 1 Pt 1:3,4 f Mt 6:24 g Mt 23:14 h Lk 10:29 i Mt 6:2,5,16 j Ps 7:9 k 1 Sm 16:7 l Mt 3:1-12; 4:17; 11:12,13 m Is 40:8; 51:6 n 1 Co 7:10,11 o Mt 8:11 p Zc 14:12 q Mk 9:42-48 r Lk 6:24 s At 15:21; 17:11 t Jn 5:46 u Jn 12:101,11 Chapter 17: a 1 Co 11:19 b 2 Th 1:6 95 International King James Version Luke 17 these little ones. not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? 3 “Take heed to yourselves. cIf your brother 18 “Were there not any found who returned to sins, drebuke him. And if he repents, forgive give glory to God, except this foreigner?” him. 19 mAnd He said to him, “Arise, go your way. 4 “And if he sins against you seven times in a Your faith has made you well.” day, and seven times in a day returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you will forgive him.” Coming Kingdom Reign 5 ¶ Then the apostles said to the Lord, “In- 20 ¶ Now when he was questioned by the crease our faith.” Pharisees when the kingdom of God would 6 eAnd the Lord said, “If you had faith as a come, He answered them and said, “The king- grain of mustard seed, you can say to this mul- dom of God does not come with observation. berry tree, ‘Be plucked up by the root and be 21 n“Nor will they say, ‘Look here!’ or, ‘Look planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. there!’ For behold, othe kingdom of God is 7 “But which of you, having a bondservant within you.” plowing or feeding cattle, will say to him when 22 Then He said to the disciples, p“The days he has come in from the field, ‘Come immedi- will come when you will long to see one of the ately and sit down to eat’? days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it. 8 “But will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare 23 q“And they will say to you, ‘See here,’ or, something for my supper, and clothe yourself ‘Look there.’ Do not go after them or follow fand serve me while I eat and drink. Afterward them. you may eat and drink’? 24 r“For as the lightning flashes out of one 9 “Does he thank that bondservant because part of the sky, shines to the other part of the he did the things that were commanded? sky so will also the Son of Man be in His day. 10 “So likewise you, when you have done all 25 s“But first He must suffer many things and those things that are commanded you, say, ‘We be trejected by this generation. are gunprofi-table bondservants. We have done 26 u“And as it vwas in the wdays of xNoah, so that which was our duty to do.’” will it be also in the days of the Son of Man. 27 “They ate, they drank, they married wives. Healing of Ten Lepers They were given in marriage until the yday that 11 ¶ Now it came to pass has He went to Jerusa- Noah entered into the ark, and the flood came lem that He passed between Samaria and Ga- and zdestroyed them all. lilee. 28 a“Likewise it was also as in the days of 12 And as He entered into a certain village, Lot. They were eating, drinking, buying, sell- He was met by ten men who were lepers iwho ing, planting and building. stood at a distance. 29 “But bthe same day that Lot went out of 13 Then they lifted up their voices and said, Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” heaven and destroyed them all. 14 Now when He saw them, He said to them, 30 “In this way it will be in the day when the j“Go show yourselves to the priests.” And it Son of Man cis revealed. came to pass that as they were going, they were 31 “In that day, he dwho is on the housetop, cleansed. and his goods in the house, let him not come 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he down to take them out. And he who is in the was healed, returned, and with a loud voice field, let him likewise not turn back. kglorified God. 32 e“Remember Lot’s wife. 16 And he fell down on his face at His feet, 33 f“Whoever will seek to save his life will giving Him thanks. And he was a lSamaritan. lose it. And whoever will lose his life will pre- 17 Then Jesus answered and said, “Were there serve it. c Mt 18:15,21 d Pv 17:20 e Mk 9:23; 11:23 f Lk 12:37 g Rm 3:12; 11:35 h Lk 9:51,52 i Lv 13:46 j Mt 8:4 k Lk 5:25; 18:43 l 2 Kg 17:24 m Mt 9:22 n Lk 17:23 o Rm 14:17 p Mt 9:15 q Mt 24:23 r Mt 24:27 s Mk 8:31; 9:31; 10:33 t Lk 9:22 u Mt 24:37-39 v Gn 6:5-7 w Gn 6:8-13 x 1 Pt 3:20 y Gn 7:1-16 z Gn 7:19-23 a Gn 19 b Gn 19:16,24,29 c 2 Th 1:7 d Mk 13:15 e Gn 19:26 f Mt 10:39; 16:25 96 International King James Version Luke 18 34 g“I tell you, in that night there will be two 12 ‘I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that men in one bed. The one will be taken and the I possess.’ other will be left. 13 “But the tax collector, standing far away, 35 h“Two women will be grinding together. would not so much as lift up his eyes to heaven. The one will be taken and the other left. But he beat his breast, saying, ‘God be merci- 36 “Two people will be in the field. The one ful to me a sinner!’ will be taken and the other left.” 14 “I tell you, this man went down to his house 37 And they answered and said to Him, justified rather than the other. hFor everyone i‘Where, Lord?’ And He said to them, “Wher- who exalts himself will be abased. And he who ever the body is, there will the vultures be gath- humbles himself will be exalted.” ered together.” Jesus and Little Children Chapter 18 15 ¶ iNow they also brought to Him babies so Parable of the Persistent Widow that He might touch them. But when His dis- 1 ¶ And He spoke a parable to them that men ciples saw it, they rebuked them. should aalways pray and not lose heart. 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge “Permit little children to come to Me, and do who did not fear God nor respect man. not forbid them, jfor of such is the kingdom of 3 “Now there was a widow in that city. And God. she came to him, saying, ‘Give me justice 17 k“Truly I say to you, whoever will not re- against my adversary.’ ceive the kingdom of God as a little child will 4 “But he would not for a while. But after- in no way enter into it.” ward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God, nor respect man, The Rich Young Ruler 5 b‘yet because this widow troubles me, I will 18 ¶ And la certain ruler asked Him, saying, give her justice, lest by her continual coming “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eter- she weary me.’” nal life?” 6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust 19 Then Jesus said to him, “Why do you call judge said. Me good? No mone is good except God alone. 7 “And cwill not God bring about justice for 20 “You know the commandments: n‘Do not His own elect who cry out day and night to commit adultery,’ ‘Do not kill,’ ‘Do not steal,’ Him, though He forbears long with them? ‘Do not bear false witness,’ o‘Honor your fa- 8 “I tell you dthat He will bring about justice ther and your mother.’” for them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son 21 And he said, “All pthese I have kept from of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” my youth.” 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, He Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector said to him, “You still lack one thing. qSell all 9 ¶ Now He spoke this parable to some ewho that you possess and distribute to the poor, and trusted in themselves that they were righteous, you will have treasure in heaven. And come, and despised others: follow Me.” 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, 23 Then when he heard this, he was very sor- the one a Pharisee and the other a tax collec- rowful, for he was very rich. tor. 24 ¶ Now when Jesus saw that he was very 11 “The Pharisee fstood and prayed thus with sorrowful, He said, r“How hard it is for those himself, g‘God, I thank You that I am not as who are rich to enter the kingdom of God! other men: extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or 25 “For it is easier for a camel to go through a even as this tax collector. needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into g 1 Th 4:17 h Mt 24:40,41 i Mt 24:38 Chapter 18: a Lk 11:5-10 b Lk 11:8 c Rv 6:10 d Hb 10:37 e Lk 10:29; 16:15 f Ps 135:2 g Is 1:15; 58:2 h Lk 14:11 i Mk 10:13-16 j 1 Pt 2:2 k Mk 10:15 l Mt 19:16-29 m Ps 86:5; 119:68 n Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20 o Ep 6:2; Cl 3:20 p Ph 3:6 q Mt 6:19,20; 19:21 r Mk 10:23 97 International King James Version Luke 19 the kingdom of God.” near, He asked him, 26 Then those who heard it said, “Who then 41 saying, “What do you want Me to do for can be saved?” you?” And he said, “Lord, that I may receive 27 And He said, s“The things that are impos- my sight.” sible with men are possible with God.” 42 Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight. 28 tThen Peter said, “Behold, we have left all cYour faith has made you well.” and followed You.” 43 And immediately he received his sight and 29 And He said to them, “Truly I say to you, followed Him, dglorifying God. And all the uthere is no one who has left house or parents people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. or wife or brothers or children for the sake of the kingdom of God, Chapter 19 30 v“who will not receive manifold more in Zacchaeus this present time and in the world to come eter- 1 ¶ Then Jesus entered and passed through nal life.” aJericho. 2 And behold, there was a man named Jesus Speaks of His Death Zacchaeus who was the chief among the tax 31 ¶ wThen He took the twelve aside and said collectors. And he was rich. to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusa- 3 And he sought to bsee who Jesus was. But lem. And all things xthat are written by the he could not because of the crowd, for he was prophets concerning the Son of Man will be short in stature. accomplished. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed up into a sy- 32 “For yHe will be delivered to the Gentiles, camore tree to see Him, for He was about to and will be mocked and spitefully mistreated pass that way. and spit upon. 5 Now when Jesus came to the place, He 33 “And they will scourge Him and put Him looked up and He said to him, “Zacchaeus, to death. And the third day He will rise again.” come down immediately, for today I must stay 34 zBut they understood none of these things. at your house.” The meaning of this saying was hidden from 6 Now he came down immediately and re- them. Neither did they comprehend the things ceived Him joyfully. that were spoken. 7 And when they saw it, they all complained, saying, c“He has gone to be the guest with a Healing of a Blind Man man who is a sinner.” 35 ¶ aNow it came to pass that as He came 8 Then Zacchaeus stopped and said to the near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give road begging. to the dpoor. And if I have taken anything from 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked anyone by efalse accusation, fI restore to him what it meant. fourfold.” 37 And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth 9 Then Jesus said to him, “This day salvation was passing by. has come to this house, because ghe also is ha 38 Then he cried out, saying, “Jesus, bSon of son of Abraham. David, have mercy on me.” 10 i“For the Son of Man has come to seek and 39 But those who went ahead rebuked him to save that which was lost.” that he should hold his peace. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on Parable of Ten Minas me!” 11 ¶ And while they heard these things, He 40 Then Jesus stopped and commanded him went on to tell a parable because He was near to be brought to Him. And when he had come Jerusalem, and because jthey thought that the s Jr 32:17 t Mt 19:27 u Dt 33:9 v Jb 42:10 w Mt 16:21; 17:22; 20:17 x Ps 22 y At 3:13 z Lk 2:50; 9:45 a Mt 20;29-34 b Mt 9:27 c Lk 17:19 d Lk 5:26 Chapter 19: a Ja 6:26 b Jn 12:21 c Lk 5:30; 15:2 d Ps 41:1 e Lk 3:14 f Ex 22:1 g Gl 3:7 h Lk 13:16 i Mt 18:11 j At 1:6 98 International King James Version Luke 19 kingdom of God would immediately appear. 27 ‘But these enemies of mine who did not 12 kTherefore He said, “A certain nobleman want me to reign over them, bring them here went into a far country to receive for himself a and slay them before me.’” kingdom and to return. 13 “And he called his ten bondservants and Triumphal Entry delivered to them ten minas. And he said to 28 ¶ And when He had thus spoken, sHe went them, ‘Do business until I come.’ on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 14 l“But his citizens hated him, and sent a mes- 29 tNow it came to pass when He came near sage after him, saying, ‘We will not have this to Bethphage and uBethany, at the mount called man to reign over us.’ vOlivet, He sent two of His disciples, 15 “When he returned after receiving the king- 30 saying, “Go into the village opposite you, dom, he commanded these bondservants to where, as you enter you will find a colt tied on whom he had given the money to be called to which no one yet has ever sat. Untie it and bring him so that he might know how much every it here. man had gained by trading. 31 “And if anyone asks you, ‘Why do you 16 “Then came the first, saying, ‘Lord, your untie it?’ thus you will say to him, ‘Because mina has gained ten minas.’ the Lord has need of him.’” 17 “And he said to him, m‘Well done, good 32 ¶ Then those who were sent went their way bondservant. Because you have been nfaithful and found it was He had said to them. in very little, you have authority over ten cit- 33 And as they were untying the colt, the own- ies.’ ers of it said to them, “Why are you untying 18 “And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your the colt?” mina has gained five minas.’ 34 Then they said, “The Lord has need of him.” 19 “And he said likewise to him, ‘You also be 35 And they brought him to Jesus. xAnd they over five cities.’ cast their garments on the colt, and they set 20 “Then another came, saying, ‘Lord, be- Jesus on him. hold, here is your mina which I have kept laid 36 Now as He went, they spread their garmets up in a handkerchief, on the road. 21 o‘for I feared you, because you are an ex- 37 And when He was approaching near the acting man. You collect what you did not de- descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole mul- posit, and reap what you did not sow.’ titude of the disciples began to yrejoice and 22 “Then he said to him, p‘Out of your own praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty mouth I will judge you, you wicked bondser- works that they had seen, vant. qYou knew that I am an exacting man, 38 saying, z“‘Blessed is the King who comes collecting what I did not deposit and reaping in the name of the Lord.’ aPeace in heaven and what I did not sow. glory in the highest!” 23 ‘Then why did you not put my money in 39 But some of the Pharisees from among the the bank, so that at my coming I might have multitude said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your required my own with interest?’ disciples.” 24 “And he said to those who stood by, ‘Take 40 And He answered and said to them, “I tell from him the mina and give it to him who has you that if these should hold their peace, bthe ten minas.’ stones would immediately cry out.” 25 “But they said to him, ‘Lord, he already 41 ¶ Now when He had come near, He looked has ten minas.’ at the city and cwept over it, 26 ‘For I say to you, rthat to everyone who has 42 saying, “If you had known, even you, at will be given. And from the one who does not least in this dyour day, the things that emake have, even what he has will be taken away from for your fpeace! But now they are hidden from him. your eyes. k Mt 25:14-30 l Jn 1:11 m Mt 24:21,23 n Lk 16:10 o Mt 25:24 p Jb 15:6 q Mt 25:26 r Lk 8:18 s Mk 10:32 t Mt 21:1 u Jn 12:1 v At 1:12 w Lk 22:13 x 2 Kg 9:13 y Lk 13:17; 18:43 z Ps 118:26 a Ep 2:14 b Hk 2:11 c Jn 11:35 d Hb 3:13 e At 10:36 f Rm 5:1 99 International King James Version Luke 20 43 “For the days will come on you that your parable: e“A certain man planted a vineyard enemies will gcast a barricade around you, and and let it out to vinedressers. And he went into encompass you and hem you in on every side, a far country for a long time. 44 h“and will level you to the ground and your 10 “And at the harvest time he fsent a bond- children within you. And ithey will not leave servant to the vinedressers so that they should in you one stone upon another, jbecause you give him of the fruit of the vineyard. But the did not recognize the time of your visitation.” vinedressers beat him and sent him away empty. Jesus at the Temple 11 “And again he sent another bondservant. 45 ¶ kThen He went into the temple and began And they beat him also and treated him shame- to throw out those who were selling, fully. And they sent him away empty. 46 saying to them, “It is written, l‘My house 12 “And again he sent a third. And they will be the house of prayer.’ But you have made wounded him also and threw him out. it a mden of thieves.” 13 “Then the owner of the vineyard said, 47 ¶ Now He ntaught daily in the temple. But ‘What will I do? I will send my beloved son. othe chief priests and the scribes and the lead- Perhaps, they will respect him when they see ers of the people sought to destroy Him. him.’ 48 But they could not find anything that they 14 “But when the vinedressers saw him, they might do, for all the people were very atten- reasoned among themselves, saying, ‘This is tive to phear Him. the gheir. Come, hlet us kill him so that the inheritance may be iours.’ Chapter 20 15 “So they threw him out of the vineyard and Jesus’ Authority Questioned jkilled him. Therefore, what will the lord of 1 ¶ aNow it came to pass on one of those days the vineyard do to them? as He taught the people in the temple and 16 “He will come and destroy these preached the gospel, the chief priests and the vinedressers, and will give the vineyard to scribes with the elders confronted Him. kothers.” And when they heard this, they said, 2 And they spoke to Him, saying, “Tell us, bby “Certainly not!” what authority do You do these things? Or who 17 But He looked at them and said, “What is is he who gave You this authority?” this then that is written, l‘The stone that the 3 And He answered and said to them, “I will builders rejected, the same has become the also ask you one thing, and then answer Me: cornerstone’? 4 “The cbaptism of John, was it from heaven, 18 “Whoever will fall on that stone will be or from men?” mbroken. But non whomever it will fall, it will 5 And they reasoned among themselves, say- grind him to powder.” ing, “If we will say, ‘From heaven,’ He will 19 Then the chief priests and the scribes the say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’ same hour sought to lay hands on Him. But 6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people they feared the people, for they understood that will stone us, dfor they are persuaded that John He had spoken this parable against them. was a prophet.” 7 And they answered that they could not tell Paying Taxes to Caesar from where it was. 20 ¶ oNow they watched Him. And they sent 8 Then Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell out spies who pretended to be righteous men, you by what authority I do these things.” so that they might catch Him in some statement in order to deliver Him to the rule and Parable of the Wicked Tenants authority of the governor. 9 ¶ Then He began to speak to the people this 21 And they asked Him, saying, p“Teacher, g Jr 6:3,6 h 1 Kg 9:7,8 i Mt 24:2 j 1 Pt 2:12 k Mk 11:11,15-17 l Is 56:7 m Jr 7:11 n Lk 21:37; 22:53 o Jn 7:19; 8:37 p Lk 21:38 Chapter 20: a Mt 21:23-27 b At 4:7; 7:27 c Jn 1:26,31 d Lk7:24-30 e Mk 12:1-12 f 1 Th 2:15 g Hb 1:1-3 h Mt 27:21-23 i Jn 11:47,48 j Lk 23:33 k Rm 11:1,11 l Ps 118:22; At 4:10,11; Ep 2:20 m Is 8:14,15; 1 Pt 2:7,8 n Dn 2:34,35,44,45 o Mt 22:15 p Mk 12:14 100 International King James Version Luke 21 we know that You say and teach correctly, and of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ You do not show partiality, but teach the way 38 “For He is not a God of the dead, but of the of God in truth. living, for xall live to Him.” 22 “Is it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar, 39 Then some of the scribes answered and or not?” said, “Teacher, You have spoken well.” 23 But He perceived their craftiness, and said 40 Now after that they did not question Him to them, “Why do you test Me? any longer. 24 “Show Me a denarius. Whose image and inscription does it have?” They answered and David Prophesied the Son said, “Caesar’s.” 41 ¶ Then He said to them, y“How is it that 25 Then He said to them, q“Render therefore they say the Christ is the Son of David? to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to 42 “Now David himself says in the book of God the things that are God’s.” Psalms, z‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at 26 So they could not catch Him in His words My right hand before the people. And they marveled at His 43 until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’ answer and held their peace. 44 “Therefore, David calls Him ‘Lord.’ aHow is He his Son?” The Resurrection and Marriage 45 ¶ bThen in the hearing of all the people He 27 ¶ rThen some of the Sadducees swho deny said to His disciples, that there is any resurrection, came to Him and 46 c“Beware of the scribes who desire to walk asked Him, around in long robes, and dlove greetings in 28 saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote to us, ‘If the markets, and the chief seats in the syna- any man’s brother dies, having a wife, and he gogues, and the best places at feasts, dies without children, his brother should take 47 e“who devour widows’ houses, and for a his wife and raise up seed for his brother.’ fshow make long prayers. These will receive 29 “Therefore, there were seven brothers. The greater condemnation.” first took a wife and died without children. 30 “And the second [took her as wife, and he Chapter 21 died childless.] A Widow’s Offering 31 “Then the third took her, and in like man- 1 ¶ Now He looked up aand saw the rich men ner the seven also left no children, and died. putting their gifts into the treasury. 32 “Last of all the woman also died. 2 Then He saw also a certain bpoor widow 33 “Therefore, in the resurrection whose wife putting in two small ccopper coins. will she be, for all seven had her as a wife?” 3 And He said, “Of a truth I say to you dthat 34 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “The this poor widow has put in more than all, children of this world marry and are given in 4 for all these have out of their abundance put marriage. into the offering. But she out of her poverty 35 “But those who are tconsidered worthy to has put in eall the livelihood that she had.” take part in that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in mar- Consummation of National Israel riage. 5 ¶ fThen as some spoke of the temple, how it 36 “Nor can they die anymore. For uthey are was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, equal to the angels and are the sons of God, He said, vbeing the sons of the resurrection. 6 “As for these things that you behold, the 37 “But in the record of the burning bush, days will come in gwhich there will not be left Moses showed that the dead rise when he calls one stone upon another that will not be thrown the Lord w‘the God of Abraham, and the God down.” q 1 Pt 2:13-17 r Mk 12:18-27 s At 23:6,8 t Ph 3:11 u 1 Jn 3:2 v Rm 8:23 w Ex 3:1-6,15 x Rm 6:10,11; 14:8,9 y Mt 22:41-46 z Ps 110:1; Ep 1:19-23 a Rm 1:3; 9:4,5 b Mt 23:1-7 c Mt 23:5 d Lk 11:43; 14:7 e Mt 23:14 f Mt 6:5,6 Chapter 21: a Mk 12:41-44 b 2 Co 6:10 c Mk 12:42 d 2 Co 8:12 e 2 Co 8:12 f Mk 13:1 g Lk 19:41-44 101 International King James Version Luke 21 7 And they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but to those who are nursing babies in those days! when will these things be? And what sign will For there will be great distress in the land and there be when these things will come to pass?” wrath upon this people. 8 Then He said, h“Take heed that you not be 24 “And they will fall by the edge of the sword. deceived. For many will come in My name, And they will be led away captive into all na- saying, ‘I am He,’ and ‘The time draws near.’ tions. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by Do not go after them. the Gentiles zuntil the times of the Gentiles are 9 “But when you hear of iwars and conflicts, fulfilled. do not be terrified. For these things must first 25 a“And there will be signs in the sun, and in come to pass, but the end does not immedi- the moon, and in the stars. And on the earth, ately follow.” there will be distress among nations and per- 10 jThen He said to them, “Nation will rise plexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves. against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 26 “Men’s hearts will be failing them for fear, 11 “And there will be great kearth-quakes, and and for expecting those things that are coming in various places famines and pestilences. And on the earth. bFor the powers of heaven will be there will be fearful sights and great signs from shaken. heaven. 27 “And then they will see the Son of Man 12 l“But before all these, they will lay their ccoming in a cloud with power and great glory. hands on you and persecute you, delivering you 28 “And when these things begin to come to up to the synagogues and mprisons, bringing pass, then look up and lift up your heads, for you nbefore kings and rulers for oMy name’s dyour redemption draws near.” sake. 29 ¶ Then eHe spoke to them a parable: “Be- 13 “And pit will turn out for you as an oppor- hold the fig tree and all the trees. tunity for your testimony. 30 “When they sprout leaves, you see and 14 q“Therefore, make up your minds not to know of your own selves that summer is now meditate before what you will answer, near. 15 “for I will give you a mouth and wisdom 31 “So you also, when you see these things rthat all your adversaries will not be able to come to pass, know that the kingdom of God refute or resist. is near. 16 s“And you will be betrayed both by par- 32 “Truly I say to you, this generation will not ents and brothers and relatives and friends. And pass away until all things are fulfilled. they will put tsome of you to death. 33 f“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My 17 “And uyou will be hated by all for My gwords will not pass away. name’s sake. 34 “And htake heed to yourselves, lest at any 18 v“But not a hair of your head will be lost. time your hearts are weighted down with dis- 19 “In your endurance you will gain your souls. sipation and drunkenness, and icares of this life, 20 ¶ w“Now when you see Jerusalem sur- and that day come on you unexpectedly. rounded with armies, then know that her deso- 35 “For jit will come as a snare on all those lation is near. who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 21 “Then let those who are in Judea flee to 36 “Therefore, kwatch and always lpray so that the mountains. And let those who are in the you may be mable to escape all these things midst of it depart. And do not let those who that are about to take place, and nto stand be- are in the country enter into her. fore the Son of Man.” 22 “For these are the days of vengeance, so 37 ¶ Now oin the daytime He was teaching in that xall things that are written may be fulfilled. the temple. And pat night He went out and 23 y“But woe to those who are pregnant and stayed on the mount that is called Olivet. h Ep 5:6 i Rv 6:4 j Mt 24:7 k Rv 6:12 l Rv 2:10 m At 4:3; 5:18; 12:4; 16:24 n At 25:23 o 1 Pt 2:13 p Ph 1:12-14,28 q Lk 12:11 r At 6:10 s Mc 7:6 t At 7:59; 12:2 u Mt 10:22 v Mt 10:30 w Mk 13:14 x Dn 9:24-27 y Mt 24:19 z Dn 9:27; 12:7 a 2 Pt 3:10-12 b Mt 24:29 c Dn 7:13; Rv 1:7; 14:14 d Rm 8:19,23 e Mk 13:28 f Mt 24:35 g Is 40:8 h 1 Th 5:6 i Lk 8;14 j Rv 3:3; 16:15 k Mt 24:42; 25:13 l Lk 18:1 m Lk 20:35 n Ep 6:13 o Jn 8:1,2 p Lk 22:39 102 International King James Version Luke 22 38 And all the people came early in the morn- 16 “For I say to you, I will no longer eat of it ing to Him in the temple to hear Him. juntil it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 Then He took the cup and gave thanks. Chapter 22 And He said, “Take this and divide it among The Betrayal Scheme yourselves. 1 ¶ Now the aFeast of Unleavened Bread, 18 “For kI say to you, from now on I will not which is called the Passover, drew near. drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom 2 And bthe chief priests and scribes sought of God comes.” how they might kill Him, but they feared the 19 lAnd He took bread and gave thanks. And people. He broke it and gave to them, saying, “This is 3 cThen Satan entered into Judas, surnamed My mbody which is given for you. nDo this in Iscariot, belonging to the number of the remembrance of Me.” dtwelve. 20 Likewise He also took the cup after sup- 4 So he went his way and discussed with the per, saying, o“This cup is the new covenant in chief priests and officers how he might betray My blood which is poured out for you. Him to them. 21 p“But behold, the hand of him who is be- 5 And they were glad and eagreed to give him traying Me is with Mine on the table. money. 22 q“And truly the Son of Man goes ras it was 6 And he consented. Then he sought an op- determined. But woe to that man by whom He portunity to fbetray Him to them in the absence is betrayed!” of the multitude. 23 sThen they began to inquire among themselves which of them it was who would do this The Last Passover thing. 7 ¶ gThen the day of Unleavened Bread came 24 ¶ tNow there was also a dispute among them when the Passover lamb must be killed. as to which one of them should be considered 8 And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go the greatest. and prepare for us the Passover so that we may 25 Then uHe said to them, “The kings of the eat.” Gentiles exercise lordship over them. And 9 And they said to Him, “Where do You want those who exercise authority over them are us to prepare it?” called ‘benefactors.’ 10 And He said to them, “Behold, when you 26 v“But you will not be this way. But whe have entered into the city, a man will meet you who is greatest among you, let him be as the carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him into youngest. And he who leads, as he who serves. the house which he enters. 27 x“For who is greater, the one reclining at 11 “And you will say to the owner of the house, the table or the one serving? Is it not the one ‘The Teacher says to you, “Where is the guest reclining at the table? But yI am among you as room in which I will eat the Passover with My the one who serves. disciples?”’ 28 “You are those who have continued with 12 “And he will show you a large, furnished Me in zMy trials. upper room. There make ready.” 29 “And aI grant to you a kingdom just as My 13 Now they went and hfound as He had said Father has granted to Me, to them. And they made ready the Passover. 30 “so that byou may eat and drink at My table, 14 ¶ Then iwhen the hour had come, He sat cand sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of down, and the apostles with Him. Israel. 15 And He said to them, “I have earnestly 31 ¶ “Simon, Simon, behold, dSatan has de- desired to eat this Passover with you before I sired to have you so that he may esift you as suffer. wheat.

Chapter 22: a Mt 26:2-5 b Jn 11:47 c Mk 14:10,11 d Mt 10:2-4 e Zc 11:12 f Ps 41:9 g Mt 26:17-19 h Lk 19:32 i Mk 14:17 j Rv 19:9 k Mk 14:25 l Mt 26:26 m 1 Pt 2:24 n 1 Co 11-23-26 o 1 Co 10:16 p Jn 13:21,26,27 q Mt 26:24 r At 2:23 s Jn 13:22,25 t Mk 9:34 u Mk 10:42-45 v 1 Pt 56:3 w Lk 9:48 x Lk 12:37 y Ph 2:7 z Hb 2:18; 4:15 a Mt 24:47 b Mt 8:11 c Rv 3:21 d 1 Pt 5:8 e Am 9:9 103 International King James Version Luke 22 32 “But fI have prayed for you so that your The Arrest of Jesus faith not fail. And when you are converted, 47 ¶ Now while He was still speaking, tbehold, gstrengthen your brethren.” a multitude came. And he who was called 33 And he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to uJudas, one of the twelve, went before them go with You, both to prison and to death.” and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. 34 Then hHe said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster 48 But Jesus said to him, “Judas, are you be- will not crow this day before you will deny traying the Son of Man with a vkiss?” three times that you know Me.” 49 When they who were around Him saw what 35 ¶ And iHe said to them, “When I sent you was going to happen, they said to Him, “Lord, without money bag and knapsack and sandals, should we strike them with the sword?” did you lack anything?” And they said, “Noth- 50 And wone of them smote the bondservant ing.” of the high priest and cut off his right ear. 36 Then He said to them, “But now, he who 51 But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise this.” And He touched his ear and healed him. his knapsack. And he who has no sword, let 52 Then xJesus said to the chief priests and him sell his garment and buy one. officers of the temple, and the elders who had 37 “For I say to you that this which is written come to Him, “Have you come out with swords must yet be fulfilled in Me, j‘And He was num- and clubs as you would against a ythief? bered among the transgressors.’ For the things 53 “When I was daily with you in the ztemple, concerning Me have a fulfillment. you did not lay hands on Me. But this is your 38 And they said, “Lord, behold, here are two ahour and the power of darkness.” swords.” And He said to them, “It is enough.” The Denials of Peter Jesus Prays on Mount Olives 54 ¶ Then bthey took Him and led Him into 39 ¶ Then He kcame out and went as was His the high priest’s house. And cPeter followed at custom lto the Mount of Olives. And His dis- a distance. ciples also followed Him. 55 And dwhen they had kindled a fire in the 40 Now mwhen He came to the place, He said middle of the hall, and had sat down together, to them, “Pray that you do not enter into temp- Peter sat down among them. tation.” 56 But a certain servant girl saw him as he sat 41 Then nHe withdrew from them about a by the fire. And she earnestly looked at him, stone’s throw. And He kneeled down and and said, “This man was also with Him.” prayed, 57 But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not 42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove know Him.” this cup from Me. Nevertheless, onot My will, 58 eAnd after a little while another saw him but Yours be done.” and said, “You are also of them.” And Peter [43 And there pan angel appeared to Him from said, “Man, I am not!” heaven, strengthening Him. 59 fNow after about the space of one hour 44 qAnd being in agony, He prayed more ear- another insisted, saying, “Of a truth this man nestly. And His sweat became like great drops also was with Him, for he is a gGalilean.” of blood falling down to the ground.] 60 Then Peter said, “Man, I do not know what 45 And when He rose up from prayer, and you are saying!” And immediately, while he had come to His disciples, He found them was still speaking, the rooster crowed. sleeping from sorrow. 61 Then the Lord turned and looked at Peter. 46 Then He said to them, “Why rdo you sleep? And hPeter remembered the word of the Lord, Rise and spray, lest you enter into temptation.” how He had said to him, i“Before the rooster f Jn 17:9,11,15 g Jn 21:15-17 h Jn 13:37,38 i Mt 10:9 j Is 53:12; Mt 27:38; Mk 15:28 k Jn 18:1 l Lk 21:37 m Mk 14:32-42 n Mt 26:39 o Is 50:5; Jn 4:34; 5:30; 6:38; 8:29 p Mt 4:11 q Hb 5:7 r Lk 9:32 s Lk 22:40 t Jn 18:3-11 u Ps 41:9; At 1:16,17 v Pv 27:6 w Mt 26:51 x Mt 26:55 y Lk 23:32 z Lk 19:47,48 a Jn 12:27 b Mt 26:57 c Jn 18:15 d Mk 14:66-72 e Jn 18:25 f Mk 14:70 g At 1:11; 2:7 h Mt 26:75 i Jn 13:38 104 International King James Version Luke 23 crows today, you will deny Me three times.” the man was a Galilean. 62 Then Peter went out and wept bitterly. 7 Now as soon as he knew that he belonged to jHerod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, The Mocking of Jesus who also was in Jerusalem at that time. 63 ¶ And jthe men who held Jesus began mock- 8 ¶ Now when Herod saw Jesus, khe was ex- ing and kbeating Him. ceedingly glad, for he had desired to see Him 64 And when they had blindfolded Him, they for a long time because lhe had heard many asked Him, saying, “Prophesy! Who is the one things about Him. And he hoped to see some who hit You?” miracle done by Him. 65 And many other things they blasphemously 9 Then he questioned Him with many words. spoke against Him. But He answered him mnothing. 10 Then the chief priests and scribes stood Jesus Before Pilate and Herod and vehemently accused Him. 66 ¶ Now las soon as it was day, mthe elders of 11 nAfter treating Him with contempt and the people and the chief priests and the scribes mocking Him, Herod, with his soldiers, clothed came together and led Him into their Council, Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to saying, Pilate. 67 n“Are You the Christ? Tell us.” And He 12 And the same day oPilate and Herod be- said to them, “If I tell you, oyou will not became friends together, for before they had been lieve. enemies with each other. 68 “And if I ask you, you will not answer Me 13 ¶ Now pwhen Pilate had called together the or let Me go. chief priests and the rulers and the people, 69 p“From now on the Son of Man will sit at 14 he said to them, q“You have brought this the right hand of the power of God.” man to me as one who incites the people. But 70 Then they all said, “Are You then the Son behold, rhaving examined Him before you, I of God?” And He said to them, q“You say that have found no fault in this man concerning I am.” those things of which you accuse Him. 71 rThen they said, “What further witness do 15 “No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back we need? For we have heard it ourselves from to us. And behold, nothing deserving of death His own mouth.” has been done by Him. 16 “Therefore, sI will punish Him and release Chapter 23 Him.” 1 ¶ Now athe whole multitude of them arose 17 t[For it was necessary for him to release and led Him to bPilate. one to them at the feast.] 2 Then they began to caccuse Him, saying, 18 And uthey all cried out at once, saying, “We found this man dperverting our nation and “Away with this man, and release to us eforbid-ding to give tribute to Caesar, saying Barabbas!” fthat He Himself is Christ, a King.” 19 (He was a certain man who had been thrown 3 ¶ gThen Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are you into prison for an insurrection made in the city, the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and for murder.) and said, “It is as you say.” 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and to spoke again to them. the people, h“I find no fault in this man.” 21 But they cried out, saying, “Crucify Him! 5 But they were the more fierce, saying, “He Crucify Him!” stirs up the people, teaching throughout all 22 And he said to them the third time, “Why, Judea, beginning from iGalilee to this place.” what evil has He done? I have found no rea- 6 When Pilate heard this he asked whether son for death in Him. Therefore, I will punish j Ps 69:1,4,7,8 k Is 50:6 l Mt 27:1 m At 4:26 n Mt 26:63-66 o Lk 20:5-7 p Hb 1:3; 8:1 q Mt 26:64; 27:11 r Mk 14:63 Chapter 23: a Jn 18:28 b Lk 3:1; 13:1 c At 24:2 d At 17:7 e Mt 17:27 f Jn 19:12 g 1 Tm 6:13 h 1 Pt 2:22 i Jn 7:41 j Lk 3:1; 9:7; 13:31 k Lk 9:9 l Mt 14:1 m Is 53:7; Jn 19:9 n Is 53:3 o At 4:26,27 p Mk 15:14 q Lk 23:1,2 r Lk 23:4 s Jn 19:1 t Jn 18:39 u At 3:13-15 105 International King James Version Luke 23 Him and let Him go.” 38 And jan inscription also was written above 23 And they were insistent with loud voices, Him, “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” demanding that He be crucified. And their 39 kAnd one of the criminals who hung there voices prevailed. railed at Him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? 24 Then vPilate gave sentence that it should Save us.” be as they demanded. 40 But the other answered and rebuked him, 25 wAnd he released the one they had desired saying, “Do you not fear God, seeing you are who had been thrown into prison for insurrec- under the same condemnation? tion and murder. But he delivered Jesus to their 41 “And we indeed justly, for we receive the will. due reward for our deeds. But this Man has done lnothing wrong.” The Crucifixion of Jesus 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Jesus, remember 26 ¶ xNow as they led Him away, they laid me when You come into Your kingdom.” hold on one Simon, a Cyrenian, who was com- 43 And Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you, ing from the country. And they laid on him the today you will be with Me in mParadise.” cross so that he might bear it behind Jesus. 27 And a great multitude of the people fol- The Death of Jesus lowed Him, and of women who were mourn- 44 ¶ And nit was now about the sixth hour, and ing and lamenting Him. there was darkness over all the earth until the 28 But turning to them, Jesus said, “Daugh- ninth hour. ters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but 45 And the sun was darkened, and othe veil of weep for yourselves and for your children. the temple was torn in two. 29 y“For behold, the days are coming in which 46 And crying out with a loud voice, Jesus they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren and the said, “Father, pinto Your hands I commend My wombs that never bore, and the breasts that spirit!” And qhaving said this, He breathed His never nursed.’ last. 30 “Then will they begin zto say to the moun- 47 rNow when the centurion saw what was tains, ‘Fall on us,’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us.’ done, he glorified God, saying, “Certainly this 31 a“For if they do these things when the tree was a righteous Man!” is green, what will be done when it is dry?” 48 And all the people who came together for 32 And bthere were also two others, crimi- this spectacle, when they saw the things that nals, led with Him to be put to death. had happened, beat their breasts, and returned. 33 Now cwhen they had come to the place 49 sAnd all His acquaintances, and the women that is called Calvary, there they crucified Him, who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a and the criminals, one on the right and the other distance, seeing these things. on the left. 50 ¶ And tbehold, there was a man named Jo- 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, dforgive them, seph, a Council member and a good and just for ethey do not know what they are doing.” man. And fthey parted His clothing and cast lots. 51 He had not consented to their plan and 35 And gthe people stood looking on. And even action. He was from Arimathea, a city of the the hrulers with them were sneering at Him, Jews, uwho also himself was waiting for the saying, “He saved others. Let Him save Him- kingdom of God. self, if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.” 52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the 36 And the soldiers also mocked Him, com- body of Jesus. ing up to Him and offering Him isour wine, 53 And vhe took it down and wrapped it in 37 and saying, “If You are the King of the linen. And he laid it in a tomb that was cut in Jews, save Yourself.” stone, in which no man was before laid. v Mk 15:15 w Is 53:8 x Mt 27:32 y Mt 24:19 z Hs 10:8; Rv 6:16,17; 9:6 a Jr 25:29 b Is 53:9,12 c Jn 19:17-24 d 1 Co 4:12 e At 3:17 f Mt 27:35 g Ps 22:17; Zc 12:10 h Ps 22:7,8; Mt 27:39 i Ps 69:21 j Jn 19:19 k Mk 15:32 l Hb 7:26 m Rv 2:7 n Mt 27:45-56 o Mt 27:51 p Ps 31:5 q Jn 19:30 r Mk 15:39 s Ps 38:11 t Mt 27:57-61 u Lk 2:25,38 v Mk 15:46 106 International King James Version Luke 24 54 Now that day was wthe preparation, and about seven miles from Jerusalem. the Sabbath drew near. 14 And they talked together about all these 55 And the women also, xwho came with Him things that had happened. from Galilee, followed behind. And ythey ob- 15 Now it came to pass while they talked and served the tomb and how His body was laid. reasoned, nJesus Himself drew near and went 56 Then they returned and zprepared spices with them. and ointments. Then they rested on the Sab- 16 But otheir eyes were restrained so that they bath aaccording to the commandment. would not know Him. 17 And He said to them, “What manner of Chapter 24 conversation is this that you have with one The Resurrection of Jesus another as you walk? And they stood still, look- 1 ¶ Now aon the first day of the week, very ing sad. early in the morning, they came to the tomb, 18 Then one of them pwhose name was bbringing the spices that they had prepared. Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You 2 cBut they found the stone rolled away from the only stranger in Jerusalem and have not the tomb. known the things that have come to pass there 3 dSo they entered in and did not find the body in these days?” of the Lord Jesus. 19 And He said to them, “What things?” And 4 Now it came to pass as they were perplexed they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus about this, ebehold, two men stood by them in of Nazareth, qwho was a prophet rmighty in shining clothing. deed and word before God and all the people, 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down 20 s“and how the chief priests and our rulers their faces to the ground, they said to them, delivered Him to be condemned to death, and “Why do you seek the living among the dead? crucified Him. 6 “He is not here, but is risen. fRemember 21 “But we were hoping tthat it was He who how He spoke to you when He was still in was going to redeem Israel. And beside all this, Galilee, today is the third day since these things hap- 7 “saying, ‘The Son of Man must be gdelivered pened. into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, 22 “Yes, and usome women among us amazed and the third day rise again.’” us. When they were early at the tomb, 8 And hthey remembered His words. 23 and did not find His body, they came, say- 9 Then ithey returned from the tomb and told ing that they had also seen a vision of angels all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. who said that He was alive. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, jJoanna, Mary the 24 “And vsome of those who were with us mother of James, and the other women who went to the tomb and found it even as the were with them, who told these things to the women had said. But Him they did not see.” apostles. 25 Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, 11 kBut their words seemed to them as idle and slow of heart to believe all that the proph- tales. And they did not believe them. ets have spoken. 12 Then lPeter arose and ran to the tomb. And 26 w“Was it not necessary that the Christ suf- stooping down, he saw the linen clothes by fer these things and to enter into His xglory?” themselves. And he departed, wondering to 27 And beginning with yMoses and zall the himself at what had happened. prophets, He explained to them in all the Scrip- tures the things concerning Himself. Encounter on the Road to Emmaus 28 Then they drew near to the village where 13 ¶ And mbehold, two of them went that same they were going. And aHe acted as though He day to a village called Emmaus, which was would have gone farther. w Mt 27:62 x Lk 8:2 y Mk 15:47 z Mk 16:1 a Ex 20:10 Chapter 24: a Jn 20:1-8 b Lk 23:56 c Mk 16:4 d Mk 16:5 e Jn 20:12 f Lk 9:22 g Lk 9:44; 11:29,30; 18:31-33 h Jn 2:19-22 i Mk 16:10 j Lk 8:3 k Lk 24:25 l Jn 20:3-6 m Mk 16:12 n Mt 18:20 o Jn 20:14; 21:4 p Jn 19:25 q Mt 21:11 r At 7:22 s At 13:27,28 t Lk 1:68; 2:38 u Mk 16:10 v Lk 24:12 w At 17:2,3 x 1 Pt 1:10-12 y Dt 18:15 z Is 7:14; 9:6 a Mk 6:48 107 International King James Version John 1 29 But bthey constrained Him, saying, c“Abide them His hands and His feet. with us, for it is toward evening, and the day is 41 And while they still did not believe jfor far spent.” And He went in to stay with them. joy, and marveled, He said to them, k“Do you 30 ¶ Now it came to pass as dHe sat at the have any food here?” table with them, He took bread and blessed it 42 And they gave Him a piece of a broiled and broke it, and gave it to them. fish. 31 Then their eyes were opened, and they 43 lThen He took it and ate before them. knew Him. And He vanished from their sight. 44 And He said to them, m“These are the words 32 Then they said one to another, “Did not that I spoke to you while I was still with you, our heart burn within us while He talked with that all things must be fulfilled that were writ- us on the road, and while He opened to us the ten in the law of Moses and the Prophets and Scriptures?” the Psalms, concerning Me.” 33 Then they rose up the same hour and re- 45 Then nHe opened their understanding so turned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven that they might understand the Scriptures. gathered together and those who were with 46 Then He said to them, o“Thus it is written, them, that the Christ should suffer and rise again from 34 saying, “The Lord is indeed risen, and ehas the dead the third day, appeared to Simon!” 47 “and that repentance and premis-sion of 35 And they told the things that had happened sins would be preached in His name qamong on the road, and how He was recognized by all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem. them in breaking of the bread. 48 “And ryou are witnesses of these things. 49 “And sbehold, I send the promise of My Appearance & Commission for the Disciples Father upon you. But stay in the city of Jerusa- 36 ¶ fNow as they spoke these things, Jesus lem until you are clothed with power from on Himself stood in the midst of them. And He high.” said to them, “Peace to you.” The Ascension of Jesus 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and 50 ¶ Then He led them out tas far as Bethany. supposed that they had seen ga spirit. And He lifted up His hands and blessed them. 38 But He said to them, “Why are you 51 uNow it came to pass while He blessed troubled? And why do doubts arise in your them, He departed from them and was carried hearts? up into heaven. 39 “Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I 52 And vthey worshiped Him, and returned to Myself. hTouch Me, and see, for a ispirit does Jerusalem with great joy. not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” 53 And they were continually win the temple, 40 Now when He had spoken this, He showed praising God. JOHN Chapter 1 of men. The Word Became Flesh 5 And ithe light shines in the darkness, and the 1 ¶ In the beginning awas the bWord, and the darkness did not understand it. Word was cwith God, and the Word was dGod. 6 ¶ There was a jman sent from God whose 2 eHe was in the beginning with God. name was John. 3 fAll things were made by Him, and without 7 He came for a kwitness, to bear witness of Him nothing was made that was made. the Light so that all through him might lbelieve. 4 gIn Him was life, and hthe life was the light 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear b Gn 19:2,3 c Jn 14:23 d Mt 14:19 e 1 Co 15:5 f Mk 16:14 g Mk 6:49 h Jn 20:20,27 i 1 Co 15:50 j Gn 45:26 k Jn 21:5 l At 10:39- 41 m Mt 16:21; 17:22; 20:18 n At 16:14 o At 17:3 p At 5:31; 10:43; 13:38; 26:18 q Jr 31:34 r At 1:8 s Jl 2:28 t At 1:12 u Ps 68:18; Mk 16:19 v Mt 28:9 w At 2:46 JOHN: Chapter 1: a 1 Jn 1:1 b Rv 19:13 c Jn 17:5 d 1 Jn 5:20 e Gn 1:1 f Cl 1:16,17 g 1 Jn 5:11 h Jn 8:12; 9:5; 12:46 i Jn 3:19 j Mt 3:1-17 k Jn 3:25-36; 5:33-35 l Jn 3:16 108 International King James Version John 1 witness of that mLight. Pharisees. 9 nThat was the true Light that enlightens ev- 25 And they asked him, and said to him, “Why ery man who comes into the world. then are you baptizing, if you are not the Christ, 10 ¶ He was in the world, and the world was nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” made by Him, and othe world did not know 26 John answered them, saying, l“I baptize in Him. water, mbut there stands One among you whom 11 pHe came to His own and His own did not you do not know. receive Him. 27 n“It is He who comes after me and is pre- 12 But qas many as received Him, to them He ferred before me, whose sandal strap I am not gave the right to become the children of God, worthy to untie.” even to those who believe in His name, 28 These things were done oin Bethany be- 13 rwho were born, not of blood nor of the yond Jordan where John was baptizing. will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. The Lamb of God 14 sAnd the Word twas made uflesh and dwelt 29 ¶ The next day John saw Jesus coming to among us. And vwe beheld His glory, the glory him. And He said, p“Behold, the Lamb of God as of the only begotten of the Father, wfull of qwho takes away the sin of the world!” grace and truth. 30 “This is He of whom I said, ‘After me 15 ¶ xJohn bore witness of Him, and cried out, comes a Man who is preferred before me, for saying, “This was He of whom I spoke, y‘He He was before me.’ who comes after me is preferred before me, 31 “And I did not know Him. But that He zfor He was before me.’” might be made manifest to Israel, rtherefore, I 16 For from His afullness we all have received, came baptizing in water.” and grace upon grace. 32 ¶ sAnd John bore witness, saying, “I saw 17 For bthe law was given through Moses, but the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, cgrace and dtruth came through Jesus Christ. and it remained upon Him. 18 eNo man has seen God at any time. fThe 33 “And I did not know Him. But He who only begotten God who is in the bosom of the sent me to baptize with water, the same said to Father, He has declared Him. me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining on Him, tthe same is He who John and the Christ baptizes in the Holy Spirit.’ 19 ¶ This is gthe testimony of John when the 34 “And I have seen and have testified that Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem this is the uSon of God.” to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 And hhe confessed, and did not deny, but The First Disciples confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 35 ¶ Again the next day John stood with two 21 And they asked him, “Who then? Are you of his disciples. Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you 36 And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, ithe Prophet?” And he answered, “No.” v“Behold the Lamb of God!” 22 Then they said to him, “Who are you, so 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, that we may give an answer to those who sent and they wfollowed Jesus. us? What do you say about yourself?” 38 Then Jesus turned and saw them follow- 23 He said, j“I am kthe voice of one crying in ing. And He said to them, “What do you seek?” the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the They said to Him, “Rabbi,” (which is to say Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” when translated, Teacher), “where are You 24 ¶ Now those who were sent were from the staying?” m Is 9:2; 49:6 n Is 49:6 o Hb 1:2 p Is 53:3; Lk 19:14 q Gl 3:26 r 1 Pt 1:23 s Rv 19:13 t Gl 4:4 u Hb 2:11 v Is 40:5 w Jn 8:32; 14:6; 18:37 x Jn 3:32 y Mt 3:11 z Cl 1:17 a Cl 1:19; 2:9 b Ex 20:1 c Rm 5:21; 6:14 d Jn 8:32; 14:6; 18:37 e Ex 33:20 f 1 Jn 4:9 g Jn 5:33 h Lk 3:15 i Dt 18:15,18 j Mt 3:3 k Is 40:3 l Mt 3:11 m Ml 3:1 n At 19:4 o Jg 7:24 p Rv 5:6-14 q 1 Pt 2:24 r Mt 3:6 s Mk 1:10 t Is 42:1; 61:1; Mt 3:11 u Jn 11:27 v Jn 1:29 w Mt 4:20,22 109 International King James Version John 2 39 He said to them, “Come and see.” They Chapter 2 came and saw where He dwelt, and remained Water to Wine with Him that day, for it was about the tenth 1 ¶ Now the third day there was a amarriage in hour. bCana of Galilee and the cmother of Jesus was 40 ¶ One of the two who heard John speak, there. and followed Him, was xAndrew, Simon 2 Both Jesus and His disciples were invited to Peter’s brother. the marriage. 41 He first found his own brother Simon. And 3 Now when they ran out of wine, the mother he said to him, “We have found the Messiah” of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” (which is translated, the Christ.) 4 Jesus said to her, d“Woman, ewhat have I to 42 Then he brought him to Jesus. And when do with you? fMy hour has not yet come.” Jesus looked at him, He said, “You are Simon 5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever the son of John. yYou will be called Cephas” He says to you, do it.” (which is translated, Peter). 6 Now there were set there six waterpots of stone, gaccording to the custom of the purifi- Calling of Philip and Nathanael cation of the Jews, containing twenty or thirty 43 ¶ The following day Jesus wanted to go gallons each. into Galilee. And He found zPhilip and said to 7 Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with him, “Follow Me.” water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 44 Now aPhilip was from Bethsaida, the city 8 Then He said to them, “Now draw some out of Andrew and Peter. and take it to the master of the feast.” And they 45 Philip found bNathanael and said to him, took it to him. “We have found Him of whom cMoses in the 9 When the master of the feast had tasted hthe law, and the dProphets, wrote, Jesus eof Naza- water that was made wine, and did not know reth, the fson of Joseph.” from where it came—but the servants who 46 Then Nathanael said to him, g“Can any- drew the water knew—the master of the feast thing good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said called the bridegroom. to him, “Come and see.” 10 And he said to him, “Every man at the be- 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him. And ginning sets out the good wine. And when the He said of him, “Behold han Israelite indeed, people have drunk freely, then he serves that in whom there is no guile!” which is inferior. But you have kept the good 48 Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know wine until now.” me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before 11 This ibeginning of signs Jesus did in Cana Philip called you, when you were under the of Galilee, jand manifested His glory. And His fig tree, I saw you.” disciples believed in Him. 49 Nathanael answered and said to Him, 12 ¶ After this He went down to kCapernaum, “Rabbi, iYou are the Son of God! You are the He and His mother and lHis brothers and His jKing of Israel!” disciples. And they did not stay there many 50 Jesus answered and said to him, “Because days. I said to you, I saw you under the fig tree, do 13 ¶ mNow the Jews’ Passover was at hand you believe? You will see greater things than and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. these.” 14 And nHe found in the temple those who 51 Then He said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the money you, kyou will see heaven open and the angels changers seated at their tables. of God ascending and descending upon the Son 15 Now when He had made a whip of small of Man.” cords, He drove them all out of the temple, x Mt 4:18 y Mt 16:18 z Jn 6:5; 12:21,22; 14:8,9 a Jn 12:21 b Jn 21:2 c Lk 24:27 d Zc 6:12 e Mt 2:23 f Lk 3:23 g Jn 7:41,42,52 h Ps 32:2; 73:1 i Mt 14:33 j Mt 21:5 k Gn 28:12 Chapter 2: a Hb 13:4 b Jn 4:46 c Jn 19:25 d Jn 19:26 e 2 Sm 16:10 f Jn 7:6,8,30; 8:20 g Mk 7:3 h Jn 4:46 i Jn 4:54 j Jn 1:14 k Mt 4:13 l Mt 12:46; 13:35 m Dt 16:1-6 n Ml 3:1; Mk 11:15,17 110 International King James Version John 3 with the sheep and the oxen. And He poured 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, out the changers’ money and overthrew the eunless one is born of water and of the Spirit tables. he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 16 Then He said to those who sold doves, 6 “That which is born of the flesh is fflesh, “Take these things away! Do not make oMy and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Father’s house a house of merchandise!” 7 “Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must 17 And His disciples remembered that it was be born again.’ written, p“The zeal for Your house will eat Me 8 g“The wind blows where it wishes and you up.” hear the sound of it. But you do not know from 18 Then the Jews answered and said to Him, where it comes and where it goes. So is every- q“What sign do You show to us, since You do one who is born of the Spirit.” these things?” 9 Nicodemus answered and said to Him, 19 Jesus answered and said to them, r“Destroy h“How can these things be?” this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” 10 Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you 20 Then the Jews said, “It took forty-six years a teacher of Israel and do not know these to build this temple, and You will raise it up in things? three days?” 11 i“Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak what 21 But He spoke sof the temple of His body. we know and testify what we have seen, and 22 Therefore, when He was risen from the jyou do not receive our witness. dead, tHis disciples remembered that He had 12 “If I told you earthly things and you do not said this. And they believed the Scripture and believe, how will you believe if I tell you of the word that Jesus had said. heavenly things? 23 ¶ Now when He was in Jerusalem at the 13 k“And no one has ascended to heaven ex- Passover, during the feast day, many believed cept He who came down from heaven, even in His name when they saw the usigns that He the Son of Man. did. 14 l“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them wilderness, even so mmust the Son of Man be because He vknew all men. lifted up, 25 And He did not need that anyone should 15 “so that whoever nbelieves in Him will ohave testify concerning man, for wHe knew what was eternal life. in man. 16 p“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten qSon, so that whoever be- Chapter 3 lieves in Him should not perish, but have ev- Nicodemus erlasting life. 1 ¶ There was a man of the Pharisees named 17 r“For God did not send His Son into the Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. world to condemn the world, but that the world 2 aThe same man came to Jesus by night and through Him might be saved. said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a 18 s“He who believes in Him is not con- teacher come from God, for bno one can do demned. But he who does not believe is con- these signs that You do unless cGod is with demned already, because he has not believed him.” in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, 19 “And this is the condemnation, tthat light I say to you, dunless a man is born again, he has come into the world and men loved dark- cannot see the kingdom of God.” ness rather than light because their deeds were 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man evil. be born when he is old? Can he enter a second 20 “For ueveryone who does evil hates the time into his mother’s womb and be born?” light, and does not come to the light lest his o Lk 2:49 p Ps 69:9 q Mt 12:38 r Mt 26:61; 27:40 s 1 Co 3:16; 6:19 t Lk 24:8 u At 2:22 v Rv 2:23 w Mt 9:4 Chapter 3: a Jn 7:50; 19:39 b Jn 9:16,33 c At 10:38 d 1 Pt 1:23 e At 2:38 f 1 Co 15:50 g Ec 11:5 h Jn 6:52,60 i Mt 11:27 j Jn 3:32; 8:14 k Ep 4:9 l Nm 21:9 m Jn 8:28; 12:34; 19:18 n Jn 6:47 o Jn 3:36 p Rm 5:8 q Is 9:6 r Lk 9:56 s Jn 5:24; 6:40,47; 20:31 t Jn 1:4,9-11 u Ep 5:11,13 111 International King James Version John 4 deeds should be exposed. ing life. And He who does not believe the Son 21 “But he who does the truth comes to the will not see life, but the swrath of God abides light so that his deeds may be made manifest, on him.” that they have been vdone in God.” Chapter 4 Testimony of John The Samaritan Woman 22 ¶ After these things Jesus and His disciples 1 ¶ Therefore, when the Lord knew that the came into the land of Judea. And He stayed Pharisees had heard that Jesus made anda bap- there with them wand baptized. tized more disciples than John— 23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon near 2 though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but to xSalim because there was much water there. His disciples— yAnd they came and were baptized— 3 He left Judea and departed again into Gali- 24 zfor John was not yet cast into prison. lee. 25 ¶ Then there arose a dispute between some 4 Now He needed to go through Samaria. of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifi- 5 ¶ So He came to a city of Samaria that is cation. called Sychar, near to the parcel of land that 26 So they came to John and said to him, bJacob cgave to his son Joseph. “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond Jordan, 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Therefore, ato whom you have testified, behold, the same Jesus, being wearied from His journey, was is baptizing, and all bare coming to Him.” sitting thus by the well. It was about the sixth 27 John answered and said, c“A man can re- hour. ceive nothing except it be given him from 7 ¶ There came a woman of Samaria to draw heaven. water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 28 “You yourselves bear me witness that I 8 For His disciples were gone away to the city said, d‘I am not the Christ,’ but, e‘I have been to buy food. sent before Him.’ 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, 29 f“He who has the bride is the bridegroom. “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask me for a But gthe friend of the bridegroom who stands drink, since I am a woman of Samaria?” (For and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the dJews have no dealings with the eSamaritans.) bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine is ful- 10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you filled. knew the fgift of God and who it is who said to 30 h“He must increase, but I must decrease. you, ‘Give Me to drink,’ you would have asked 31 i“He who comes from above jis above all. of Him and He would have given you gliving kHe who is of the earth is earthly and speaks water.” from the earth. lHe who comes from heaven is 11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have above all. nothing to draw with and the well is deep. From 32 “And mwhat He has seen and heard, that where then do You get that living water? He testifies. And no one receives His testimony. 12 “Are You greater than our father Jacob who 33 “He who has received His testimony nhas gave us the well, and drank of it himself and certified that God is truthful. his sons and his cattle?” 34 o“For He whom God has sent speaks the 13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever words of God, for God does not give the Spirit drinks of this water will thirst again. pby measure. 14 “But hwhoever drinks of the water that I 35 q“The Father loves the Son and has given will give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water all things into His hand. that I will give him iwill be in him a well of 36 r“He who believes in the Son has everlast- water springing up into everlasting life.” v 1 Co 15:10 w Jn 4:1,2 x 1 Sm 9:4 y Mt 3:5,6 z Mt 4:12; 14:3 a Jn 1:7,15,27,34 b Mk 2:2; 3:10; 5:24 c 1 Co 3:5,6; 4:7 d Jn 1:19- 27 e Ml 3:1 f 2 Co 11:2 g Ss 5:1 h Is 9:7 i Jn 3:13; 8:23 j Mt 28:18 k 1 Co 15:47 l Jn 6:33 m Jn 3:11; 15:15 n 1 Jn 5:10 o Dt 18:18; Jn 7:16 p Jn 1:16 q Hb 2:8 r Jn 3:16,17; 6:47 s Rm 1:18 Chapter 4: a Jn 3:22,26 b Gn 33:19 c Gn 48:22 d At 10:28 e 2 Kg 17:24 f Rm 5:15 g Is 12:3; 44:3 h Jn 6:35,58 i Jn 7:37,38 112 International King James Version John 4 15 jThe woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this 32 But He said to them, “I have food to eat water so that I may not thirst, or come here to that you do not know about.” draw.” 33 Therefore, the disciples said one to another, 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” and come here.” 34 Jesus said to them, y“My food is to do the 17 The woman answered and said, “I have no will of Him who sent Me and to zfinish His husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have said work.” well, ‘I have no husband,’ 35 “Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months 18 “for you have had five husbands. And he and then comes athe harvest’? Behold, I say to whom you now have is not your husband. This you, lift up your eyes and look on the fields, you have truthfully said.” bfor they are white already for harvest! 19 The woman said to him, “Sir, kI perceive 36 c“And he who reaps receives wages and that You are a prophet. gathers fruit for eternal life, so that dboth he 20 “Our fathers worshiped on lthis mountain, who sows and he who reaps may rejoice to- and You say that in mJerusalem is the place gether. where men ought to worship.” 37 “And herein is the saying true, e‘One sows 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, and another reaps.’ the hour is coming nwhen you will neither on 38 “I sent you to reap that for which you have this mountain nor in Jerusalem worship the Fa- not labored. fOther men labored and you have ther. entered into their labors.” 22 “You worship owhat you do not know. We know what we worship, for psalvation is from Samaritans Believe the Jews. 39 ¶ And many of the Samaritans of that city 23 “But the hour is coming and now is when believed in Him gbecause of the saying of the the true worshipers will qworship the Father in woman who testified, “He told me all that I rspirit sand in truth, for the Father seeks such have done.” to worship Him. 40 So when the Samaritans came to Him, they 24 t“God is spirit, and those who worship Him urged Him that He would stay with them. And must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” He stayed there two days. 25 The woman said to him, “I know that Mes- 41 And many more believed because of His siah uis coming” (who is called Christ). “When hword. He comes, vHe will tell us all things.” 42 Then they said to the woman, “Now we 26 Jesus said to her, w“I who speak to You am believe, not because of your saying, for iwe He.” have heard Him ourselves and know that this 27 ¶ And at this time His disciples came. And is indeed the Savior of the world.” they marveled that He talked with a woman. However, no one said, “What do You seek?” Healing a Nobleman’s Son or, “Why do You talk with her?” 43 ¶ Now after two days He departed from 28 ¶ The woman then left her waterpot and there and went into Galilee. went her way into the city. And she said to the 44 For jJesus Himself testified that a prophet men, has no honor in his own country. 29 “Come, see a Man xwho told me all things 45 ¶ Then when He came to Galilee, the I have ever done. Could this be the Christ?” Galileans received Him, khaving seen all the 30 Then they went out of the city and came to things that He did in Jerusalem at the feast, Him. lfor they also went to the feast. 31 ¶ In the meantime His disciples were urg- 46 ¶ So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee ing Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” mwhere He made the water into wine. And there j Jn 6:34,35; 17:2,3 k Lk 7:16,39; 24:19 l Jg 9:7 m Dt 12:5,11 n 1 Tm 2:8 o 2 Kg 17:28-41 p Rm 3:1; 9:4,5 q Hb 13:10-14 r Ph 3:3 s Jn 1:17 t 2 Co 3:17 u Dt 18:15 v Jn 4:29,39 w Mt 26:63,64 x Jn 4:25 y Ps 40:7,8 z Jn 6:38; 17:4; 19:30 a Gn 8:2 b Mt 9:37 c Dn 12:3 d 1 Th 2:19 e 1 Co 3:5-9 f 1 Pt 1:12 g Jn 4:29 h Lk 4:32 i 1 Jn 4:14 j Mt 13:57 k Jn 2:13,23; 3:2 l Dt 16:16 m Jn 2:1,11 113 International King James Version John 5 was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at 7 The sick man answered Him, “Sir, when the Capernaum. water is troubled, I have no man to put me into 47 When He heard that Jesus had come out of the pool. But while I am coming, another steps Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and im- down before me.” plored Him that He come down and heal his 8 Jesus said to him, d“Rise, take up your bed son, for he was at the point of death. and walk.” 48 Then Jesus said to him, n“Except you see 9 And immediately the man was made whole. signs and wonders you will not believe.” And he took up his bed and walked. Now ethat 49 The nobleman said to him, “Sir, come down day was the Sabbath. before my child dies.” 10 Therefore, the Jews said to him who was 50 Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your son healed, “It is the Sabbath. fIt is not lawful for lives.” And the man believed the word that you to carry your bed.” Jesus had spoken to him and he went his way. 11 He answered them, “He who made me 51 And as he was going down, his servants whole said to me, ‘Take up your bed and met him and told him, saying, “Your son lives!” walk.’” 52 Then he inquired of them the hour when 12 Then they asked him, “Who is the man he began to get better. And they said to him, who said to you, ‘Take up your bed and walk’?” “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left 13 Now he who was ghealed did not know him.” who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into a 53 So the father knew that it was at the same multitude that was in that place. hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son 14 ¶ Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple. lives.” And he himself believed, and his whole And He said to him, “Behold, you are made house. whole. hSin no more, lest a worse thing come on 54 ¶ This is again a second miracle that Jesus you.” did when He had come out of Judea into Gali- 15 The man departed and told the Jews that it lee. was Jesus who had made him whole.

Chapter 5 Life in the Son Healing at Bethesda 16 ¶ For this reason the Jews iperse-cuted Jesus 1 ¶ After athis there was a feast of the Jews and because He had done these things on the Sab- Jesus bwent up to Jerusalem. bath. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem cby the sheep gate 17 But Jesus answered them, j“My Father is a pool that is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, hav- working until now, and I am working.” ing five porches. 18 ¶ Therefore, the Jews ksought all the more to 3 On these porches lay a great multitude of kill Him, because He not only was breaking the sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for Sabbath, but also said that God was His Father, the moving of the water. lmaking Himself equal with God. 4 [For it was supposed an angel went down at 19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, a certain time into the pool and stirred the “Truly, truly, I say to you, mthe Son can do noth- water, then whoever stepped in first after the ing by Himself, but what He sees the Father stirring of the water was made well of what- doing. For whatever He does, these things the ever disease he had.] Son also does in like manner. 5 And a certain man was there who had an 20 “For nthe Father loves the Son and oshows infirmity thirty-eight years. Him all things that He Himself does. And He 6 When Jesus saw him lying there, and know- will show Him greater works than these so that ing that he had already been a long time in you may marvel. that condition, He said to him, “Do you want 21 “For as the Father raises up the dead and to be made whole?” gives them life, peven so the Son gives life to n 1 Co 1:22 Chapter 5: a Dt 16:16 b Jn 2:13 c Ne 3:1,32; 12:39 d Lk 5:24 e Jn 9:14 f Jr 17:21,22 g Lk 13:14; 22:51 h Jn 8:11 i Jn 8:37; 10:39 j Jn 9:4; 17:4 k Jn 7:1,19 l Jn 10:30 m Jn 5:30; 6:38; 8:28; 12:49; 14:10 n Mt 3:17 o Mt 11:27 p Jn 11:25 114 International King James Version John 6 whom He wishes. his light. 22 “For the Father judges no one, but He qhas 36 “But jI have greater witness than that of committed all judgment to the Son, John. For kthe works that the Father has given 23 so that all men should honor the Son, even Me to accomplish—the very lworks that I do— as they honor the Father. rHe who does not bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent honor the Son does not honor the Father who Me. has sent Him. 37 “And the Father Himself who has sent Me 24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, she who hears mhas borne witness of Me. You have neither My word and believes in Him who sent Me, heard His voice at any time nnor seen His form. has everlasting life. And he will not come into 38 “And you do not have His word abiding in condemnation, tbut has passed from death into you, for you do not believe Him whom He life. sent. 25 “Truly, truly, I say to you, the hour is com- 39 o“You search the Scriptures because in them ing and now is, when uthe dead will hear the you think you have eternal life. It is pthese that voice of the Son of God. And those who hear testify of Me. will live. 40 q“And you will not come to Me so that 26 “For vas the Father has life in Himself, so you may have life. He has given to the Son to have wlife in Him- 41 r“I do not receive honor from men. self. 42 “But I know you, that you do not have the 27 “And He xhas given Him authority to ex- love of God in you. ecute judgment also, ybecause He is the Son 43 “I have come in My Father’s name and of Man. you do not receive Me. If another comes in 28 “Do not marvel at this, for the hour is com- his own name, him you will receive. ing in which all who are in the graves will 44 s“How can you believe when you receive zhear His voice honor from one another, and do not seek tthe 29 a“and will come forth, bthose who have done honor that comes from only God? good to the resurrection of life and those who 45 “Do not think that I will accuse you before have done evil to the resurrection of condemna- the Father. uThere is one who accuses you, even tion. Moses in whom you trust. 30 c“I can of My own self do nothing. As I 46 “For if you believed Moses, you would hear, I judge. And My judgment is just behave believed Me, vfor he wrote about Me. cause dI do not seek My own will, but the will 47 “But if you wdid not believe his writings, of the Father who sent Me. how will you believe My words?”

Witness of Jesus Chapter 6 31 ¶ e“If I bear witness of Myself, My wit- Feeding of the Five Thousand ness is not true. 1 ¶ After athese things Jesus crossed over the 32 f“There is another who bears witness of Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of bTiberias. Me. And I know that the witness that He wit- 2 And a great crowd followed Him because nesses of Me is true. they saw His signs that He did on those who 33 “You sent to John gand He has borne wit- were csick. ness to the truth. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountain, and there 34 “But I do not receive testimony from man. He sat with His disciples. But I say these things so that you may be saved. 4 ¶ Now dthe Passover, a feast of the Jews, 35 “He was the burning and hshining light. was near. And iyou were willing for a time to rejoice in 5 eTherefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and q At 17:31 r 1 Jn 2:23 s Jn 3:16,18; 6:47 t 1 Jn 3:14 u Cl 2:13 v Ps 36:9 w 1 Co 15:45 x At 10:42; 17:31 y Dn 7:13 z 1 Th 4:15-17 a Is 26:19 b Dn 12:2 c Jn 5:19 d Mt 26:39 e Jn 8:14 f Mt 3:17 g Jn 1:15,19,27,32 h 2 Pt 1:19 i Mk 6:20 j 1 Jn 5:9 k Jn 3:2; 10:25; 17:4 l Jn 9:16; 10:38 m Mt 3:17 n 1 Jn 4:12 o Is 8:20; 34:16 p Lk 24:27 q Jn 1:11; 3:19 r 1 Th 2:6 s Jn 12:43 t Rm 2:29 u Rm 2:12 v Dt 18:15,18 w Lk 16:29,31 Chapter 6: a Mk 6:32 b Jn 6:23; 21:1 c Mt 4:23; 8:16; 9:35; 14:36; 15:30; 19:2 d Dt 16:1 e Mt 14:14 115 International King James Version John 6 seeing a great crowd coming to Him, He said 20 But He said to them, n“It is I. Do not be to fPhilip, “Where will we buy bread so that afraid.” these may eat?” 21 Then they willingly received Him into the 6 This He said to test him, for He Himself boat. And immediately the boat was at the land knew what He would do. to which they were going. 7 Philip answered Him, g“Two hundred denarii 22 ¶ The following day the people who stood worth of bread is not sufficient for them so on the other side of the sea saw that there was that every one of them may take a little.” no other boat there, except one, and that Jesus 8 One of His disciples, hAndrew, Simon Peter’s had not entered with His disciples into the boat, brother, said to Him, but that His disciples had gone away alone. 9 “There is a lad here who has five barley 23 There came other boats from Tiberias near loaves and two small fish. iBut what are they to the place where they ate bread after the Lord among so many?” had given thanks. 10 Then Jesus said, “Make the men sit down.” 24 Therefore, when the people saw that Jesus Now there was much grass in the place. So the was not there, nor His disciples, they also got men sat down, in number about five thousand. into boats and came to Capernaum, oseeking 11 Then Jesus took the loaves, and when He Jesus. had given thanks, He distributed to those who were seated; and likewise of the fish, as much The Bread of Life as they wanted. 25 ¶ And when they had found Him on the 12 When they were filled, He said to His dis- other side of the sea, they said to Him, “Rabbi, ciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain when did You come here?” so that nothing is lost.” 26 Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, 13 Therefore, they gathered them together and I say to you, you do not seek Me because you filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves five barley loaves that remained over by those and were filled. who had eaten. 27 p“Do not labor for the food that perishes, but 14 Then those men, when they had seen the qfor the food that endures to everlasting life, sign that Jesus did, said, “This is truly jthe which the Son of Man will give to you, rfor on Prophet who is to come into the world.” Him God the Father has set His seal.” 28 Then they said to Him, “What should we Walking on Water do so that we might work the works of God?” 15 ¶ Therefore, when Jesus perceived that they 29 Jesus answered and said to them, s“This is were intending to come and take Him by force the work of God, that you believe in Him whom to make Him a kking, He departed again onto He has sent.” a mountain by Himself alone. 30 Therefore, they said to Him, t“What sign 16 ¶ And lwhen evening came, His disciples then do You show so that we may see and be- went down to the sea. lieve You? What work will You do? 17 And entering into a boat, they started to 31 u“Our fathers ate manna in the desert, as it cross the sea toward Capernaum. It was already is written, v‘He gave them bread from heaven dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. to eat.’” 18 Then the sea arose because a great wind 32 Then Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I was blowing. say to you, Moses did not give you that bread 19 So when they had rowed about twenty- from heaven, but wMy Father gives you the five or thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking true bread from heaven. on the sea and drawing near to the boat. And 33 “For the bread of God is He who comes they were mafraid. down from heaven and gives life to the world.” f Jn 1:43 g Nm 11:21,22 h Jn 1:40 i 2 Kg 4:43 j Gn 49:10 k Jn 18:36 l Mt 14:23 m Mt 17:6 n Is 43:1,2 o Lk 4:42 p Mt 6:19 q Jn 4:14 r At 2:22 s 1 Jn 3:23 t Mt 12:38; 16:1 u Ex 16:15 v Ex 16:4,15; Ne 9:15; Ps 78:24 w Jn 3:13,16 116 International King James Version John 6 34 xThen they said to Him, “Lord, always give 51 “I am the living bread uthat came down us this bread.” from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, He 35 And Jesus said to them, y“I am the bread of will live forever. And vthe bread that I will give life. zHe who comes to Me will never hunger. is My flesh that I will give for the life of the And He who believes in Me will never athirst. world.” 36 b“But I said to you that you also have seen 52 ¶ The Jews therefore wargued among them- Me and still cdo not believe. selves, saying, “How can this man give us His 37 d“All that the Father gives Me will come to flesh to eat?” Me, and ethe one who comes to Me I will cer- 53 Then Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tainly not cast out. say to you, except xyou eat the flesh of the Son 38 “For I came down from heaven, fnot to do of Man and drink His blood, you have no life My own will, gbut the will of Him who sent in you. Me. 54 y“Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My 39 “And this is the Father’s will who sent Me, blood, has eternal life. And I will raise Him up hthat of all that He has given Me I should lose in the last day. nothing, but should raise it up in the last day. 55 “For My flesh is true food and My blood is 40 “And this is the will of Him who sent Me, true drink. ithat everyone who sees the Son and believes 56 “He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood on Him may have everlasting life. And I will zdwells in Me and I in him. raise him up in the last day.” 57 “As the living Father has sent Me, and I 41 The Jews then murmured at Him because live because of the Father, so he who eats Me, He said, “I am the bread that came down from even he will live because of Me. heaven.” 58 a“This is the bread that came down from 42 Then they said, j“Is this not Jesus, the son heaven, not bas your fathers ate manna and are of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? dead. He who eats of this bread will live for- How is it then that He said, ‘I came down from ever.” heaven’?” 43 Therefore, Jesus answered and said to them, Many Desciples Turn Away “Do not grumble among yourselves. 59 ¶ These things He said in the synagogue as 44 k“No one can come to Me, except the Fa- He taught in Capernaum. ther who has sent Me ldraws him. And I will 60 cTherefore, many of His disciples, when raise him up in the last day. they had heard this, said, “This is a hard say- 45 “It is written in the prophets, m‘And they ing. Who can hear it?” will all be taught of God.’ nTherefore, every- 61 When Jesus knew in Himself that His dis- one who has heard and has learned from the ciples grumbled at this, He said to them, “Does Father comes to Me. this offend you? 46 o“Not that anyone has seen the Father, 62 d“What then if you will see the Son of Man pexcept He who is from God. He has seen the ascending up where He was before? Father. 63 e“It is the Spirit who gives life. The fflesh 47 “Truly, truly, I say to you, qhe who believes profits nothing. The gwords that I speak to you, has everlasting life. they are spirit and they are life. 48 r“I am that bread of life. 64 “But hthere are some of you who do not 49 s“Your fathers ate manna in the wilderness, believe.” For iJesus knew from the beginning and are dead. who they were who did not believe and who 50 t“This is the bread that comes down from would betray Him. heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die. 65 Then He said, “Therefore jI said to you, x Jn 4:15 y Jn 6:48,58 z Jn 4:14; 7:37 a Is 55:1,2 b Jn 6:26,64; 15:24 c Jn 10:26 d Jn 6:45 e 2 Tm 2:19 f Mt 26:39 g Jn 4:34 h Jn 10:28; 17:12; 18:9 i Jn 3:15,16; 4:14; 6:27,47,54 j Mt 13:55 k Ss 1:4 l Ph 1:29; 2:12,13 m Is 54:13 n Jn 6:37 o Jn 1:18 p Mt 11:27 q Jn 3:16,18 r Jn 6:33,35 s Jn 6:31; 58 t Jn 6:51,58 u Jn 3:13 v Hb 10:5 w Jn 7:43; 9:16; 10:19 x Mt 26:26 y Jn 4:14; 6:27,40 z 1 Jn 3:24; 4:15,16 a Jn 6:49-51 b Ex 16:14-35 c Jn 6:66 d At 1:9; 2:32,33 e 2 Co 3:6 f Jn 3:6 g Jn 6:68; 14:24 h Jn 6:36 i Jn 2:24,25; 13:11 j Jn 6:37,44,45 117 International King James Version John 7 that no one can come to Me except it has been 11 Then jthe Jews sought Him at the feast and given to him by My Father.” said, “Where is He?” 66 ¶ kFrom that time many of His disciples 12 Now kthere was much whispering among went back and no longer walked with Him. the people concerning Him, for lsome said, “He 67 Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Will you is a good man.” Others said, “No, He deceives also go away?” the people.” 68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, 13 However, no one spoke openly of Him mfor to whom will we go? You have lthe words of fear of the Jews. eternal life. 69 m“And we believe and are sure that You Teaching at the Feast are the Holy One of God.” 14 ¶ Now about the middle of the feast, Jesus 70 Jesus answered them, n“Have I not chosen went up into the temple and ntaught. you twelve, oand yet one of you is a devil?” 15 And othe Jews marveled, saying, “How has 71 He spoke of pJudas Iscariot the son of this Man become learned, having never been Simon, for it was he who would qbetray Him, educated?” being one of the twelve. 16 So Jesus answered them and said, p“My teaching is not Mine, but His who sent Me. Chapter 7 17 q“If anyone wills do His will, he will know Feast of the Tabernacles of the teaching, whether it is from God or 1 ¶ After these things Jesus walked in Galilee, whether I speak from Myself. for He was unwilling to walk in Judea abecause 18 r“He who speaks from himself seeks his the Jews sought to kill Him. own glory. But He who sseeks the glory of the 2 bNow the Jews’ Feast of Tabernacles was at One who sent Him, He is true, and tno unrigh- hand. teousness is in Him. 3 Therefore, cHis brothers said to Him, “De- 19 u“Did not Moses give you the law, and yet part from here and go into Judea so that Your none of you keeps the law? vWhy do you seek disciples may also see the works that You are to kill Me?” doing. 20 The people answered and said, w“You have 4 “For no one does anything in secret while a demon. Who seeks to kill You?” he himself seeks to be known openly. If You 21 Jesus answered and said to them, “I have do these things, show Yourself to the world.” done one work and you all marvel. 5 For deven His ebrothers did not believe in 22 x“Moses therefore gave to you circumci- Him. sion (not because it is from Moses, ybut from 6 Then Jesus said to them, f“My time has not the fathers), and you on the Sabbath circum- yet come, but your time is always ready. cise a man. 7 g“The world cannot hate you, but it hates 23 “If a man receives circumcision on the Me hbecause I testify of it, that its works are Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be evil. broken, are you angry with Me because zI have 8 “You go up to this feast. I am not going up made a man completely whole on the Sabbath? to this feast at this time, ifor My time has not 24 a“Do not judge according to appearance, yet fully come.” but judge righteous judgment.” 9 When He had said these words to them, He stayed in Galilee. Questions About Messiahship 10 ¶ But when His brothers had gone up to the 25 ¶ Then some of them of Jerusalem said, feast, then He also went up, not openly, but as “Is this not He whom they seek to bkill?” if in secret. 26 “But behold, He speaks boldly, and they k Lk 9:62 l At 5:20 m Lk 9:20 n Lk 6:13 o Jn 13:27 p Jn 12:4; 13:2,26 q Mt 26:14-16 Chapter 7: a Jn 5:18; 7:19,25; 8:37,40 b Lv 23:34 c Mt 12:46 d Ps 69:8; Mc 7:6 e Mk 3:21 f Jn 2:4; 8:20 g Jn 15:19 h Jn 3:19 i Jn 8:20 j Jn 11:56 k Jn 9:16; 10:19 l Lk 7:16 m Jn 9:22; 12:42; 19:38 n Ps 22:22; Mk 6:34 o Mt 13:54 p Jn 3:11 q Jn 3:21; 8:43 r Jn 5:41 s Jn 8:50 t 2 Co 5:21 u Dt 33:4 v Mt 12:14 w Jn 8:48,52 x Lv 12:3 y Gn 17:9-14 z Jn 5:8,9,16 a Pv 24:23 b Mt 21:38; 26:4 118 International King James Version John 8 say nothing to Him. cDo the rulers really know heard this saying, said, “This is certainly xthe that this is the Christ? Prophet.” 27 d“However, we know where this Man is 41 Others said, y“This is the Christ.” But some from. But when the Christ comes, no one said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? knows where He is from.” 42 z“Has not the Scripture said that the Christ 28 Then Jesus cried out in the temple as He comes from the seed of David and out of the taught, saying, e“You both know Me and you village of Bethlehem awhere David was?” know where I am from. And fI have not come 43 So bthere was a division among the people on My own, but He who sent Me gis true, because of Him. hwhom you do not know. 44 cSome of them would have taken Him, but 29 i“I know Him, for I am from Him and He no one laid hands on Him. has sent Me.” 30 ¶ Then jthey sought to take Him. But kno Unbelief of Religious Leaders one laid hands on Him because His hour had 45 ¶ Then the officers came to the chief priests not yet come. and Pharisees and they said to them, “Why 31 And lmany of the people believed in Him. have you not brought Him?” And they said, “When the Christ comes, will 46 The officers answered, d“Never has a man He do more signs than these that this Man has spoken the way this man speaks.” done?” 47 Then the Pharisees answered them, “Are 32 The Pharisees heard the people whisper- you also deceived? ing such things concerning Him, so the Phari- 48 “Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees sees and the chief priests sent officers to seize believed in Him? Him. 49 “But this people who do not know the law 33 Then Jesus said, m“For a little while longer are cursed.” I am with you, and then I ngo to Him who sent 50 Nicodemus—ehe who came to Jesus ear- Me. lier, being one of them—said to them, 34 “You owill seek Me and will not find Me. 51 f“Does our law judge anyone before it hears And where I am, you pcannot come.” him and knows what he is doing?” 35 Then the Jews said among themselves, 52 They answered and said to him, “Are you “Where does He go that we will not find Him? also from Galilee? Search and see, for out of Will He go to qthe Dispersion among the Gen- Galilee gno prophet is to rise.” tiles and teach the Greeks? 53 ¶ [Then every man went to his own house. 36 “What is this statement that He said, ‘You will seek Me and will not find Me, and where Chapter 8 I am you cannot come’?” Woman Caught in Adultery 37 ¶ rIn the last day, the great day of the feast, 1 Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Jesus stood and cried out, saying, s“If anyone 2 Now early in the morning He came again thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. into the temple, and all the people came to Him. 38 t“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture And He sat down and ataught them. said, ufrom within him will flow rivers of liv- 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to ing water.” Him a woman caught in adultery. And when 39 vBut this He spoke of the Spirit whom they they had set her in the midst of the crowd, who believed in Him would receive, for the 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was Spirit had not yet come because Jesus was not caught in badultery, in the very act. yet wglorified. 5 c“Now in the law, Moses commanded us 40 Some of the people, therefore, when they that such a person should be stoned. But what c Jn 7:48 d Lk 4:22 e Jn 8:14 f Jn 5:43 g Rm 3:4 h Jn 1:18; 8:55 i Mt 11:27 j Mk 11:18 k Jn 7:32,44; 8:20; 10:39 l Mt 12:23 m Jn 13:33 n 1 Pt 3:22 o Hs 5:6 p Mt 5:20 q Js 1:1 r Lv 23:36 s Is 55:1 t Dt 18:15 u Is 12:3; 43:20; 44:3; 55:1 v Is 44:3 w Jn 12:16; 13:31; 17:5 x Dt 18:15,18 y Jn 4:42; 6:69 z Mc 5:2 a 1 Sm 16:1,4 b Jn 7:12 c Jn 7:30 d Lk 4:22 e Jn 3:1,2; 19:39 f Dt 1:16,17; 19:15 g Is 9:1,2 Chapter 8: a Jn 8:20; 18:20 b Ex 20:14 c Lv 20:10 119 International King James Version John 8 do You say?” you would have known My Father also.” 6 This they said, testing Him, that they dmight 20 ¶ These words Jesus spoke in tthe treasury have grounds to accuse Him. But Jesus stooped as He taught in the temple courtyard. And uno down and with His finger wrote on the ground. one laid hands on Him, for vHis hour had not 7 So when they continued asking Him, He yet come. lifted Himself up and said to them, e“He who 21 Then Jesus said again to them, “I go My is without sin among you, let him be the first way and wyou will seek Me. And you xwill die to cast a stone at her.” in your sins. Where I go, you cannot come.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on 22 Then the Jews said, “Will He kill Himself the ground. because He said, ‘Where I go you cannot 9 And those who heard it fwent out one by come’?” one, beginning at the oldest. And Jesus was 23 And He said to them, y“You are from be- left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. low. I am from above. zYou are of this world. I 10 When Jesus had lifted Himself up, He said am not of this world. to her, “Woman, where are those accusers? Has 24 a“Therefore, I said to you that you will die no one condemned you?” in your sins. bFor if you do not believe that I 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said am He, you will die in your sins.” to her, g“Neither do I condemn you. Go. From 25 Then they said to Him, “Who are You?” now on hsin no more.”] And Jesus said to them, “What I chave been saying to you from the beginning. Jesus Testifies of Himself 26 “I have many things to say and to judge 12 ¶ Then Jesus spoke again to them, saying, concerning you. But dHe who sent Me is true, i“I am the light of the world. He who jfollows and eI speak to the world those things that I Me will not walk in darkness, but will have have heard from Him.” the light of life.” 27 (They did not understand that He spoke to 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, k“You them of the Father.) bear witness of Yourself. Your witness is not 28 Then Jesus said to them, “When you have true.” flifted up the Son of Man, gthen you will know 14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Though that I am He, and hthat I do nothing of Myself. I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true. But ias My Father has taught Me, I speak these For I know from where I came and where I am things. going. But lyou cannot tell from where I come 29 “And jHe who sent Me is with Me. kThe and where I am going. Father has not left Me alone, lfor I always do 15 m“You judge after the flesh. nI judge no those things that please Him.” one. 30 As He spoke these words, mmany believed 16 “And yet even if I do judge, My judgment in Him. is true, for oI am not alone. But I am with the Father who sent Me. Sons of Abraham 17 p“It is also written in your law that the tes- 31 ¶ Then Jesus said to those Jews who be- timony of two men is true. lieved in Him, “If you ncontinue in My word, 18 “I am one who bears witness of Myself. then you are truly My disciples. And qthe Father who sent Me bears witness of 32 “And you will know the otruth, and pthe Me.” truth will make you free.” 19 Then they said to Him, “Where is Your 33 They answered Him, q“We are Abraham’s Father?” Jesus answered, r“You neither know seed and were never in bondage to anyone. How Me, nor My Father. sIf you had known Me, is it that You say, ‘You will be made free’?” d Mt 22:15 e Dt 17:7 f Rm 2:22 g Jn 3:17 h Jn 5:14 i Jn 1:4; 9:5; 12:35 j 1 Th 5:5 k Jn 5:31 l Jn 7:28; 9:29 m Jn 7:24 n Jn 3:17; 12:47; 18:36 o Jn 16:32 p Dt 17:6; 19:15 q Jn 5:37 r Jn 16:3 s Jn 14:7 t Mk 12:41,43 u Jn 2:4; 7:30 v Jn 7:8 w Jn 7:34; 13:33 x Jn 8:24 y Jn 3:31 z 1 Jn 4:5 a Jn 8:21 b Mk 16:16 c Jn 4:26 d Jn 7:28 e Jn 3:32; 15:15 f Jn 3:14; 12:32; 19:18 g Rm 1:4 h Jn 5:19,30 i Jn 3:11 j Jn 14:10 k Jn 8:16; 16:32 l Jn 4:34; 5:30; 6:38 m Jn 7:31; 10:42; 11:45 n Jn 14:15,23 o Jn 1:14,17; 14:6 p Rm 6:14,18,22 q Mt 3:9 120 International King James Version John 9 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to 48 ¶ Then the Jews answered and said to Him, you, rwhoever commits sin is the bondservant “Do we not say rightly that You are a Samari- of sin. tan, and khave a demon?” 35 “And sthe bondservant does not abide in 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon. the house forever. The Son abides forever. But I honor My Father and lyou dishonor Me. 36 t“Therefore, if the Son will make you free, 50 “And mI do not seek My own glory. There you will be free indeed. is One who seeks and judges. 37 “I know that you are Abraham’s seed. But 51 “Truly, truly, I say to you, nif one keeps My uyou seek to kill Me because My word has no word, He will never see death.” place in you. 52 Then the Jews said to Him, “Now we know 38 v“I speak what I have seen with the Father. that You ohave a demon. pAbraham is dead, And you do what you have heard from your and the prophets, and you say, ‘If anyone keeps father.” My word, he will never taste of death.’ 39 They answered and said to Him, 53 “Are You greater than our father Abraham w“Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, who died? And the prophets also died. qWho x“If you were Abraham’s children, you would do You make Yourself to be?” do the works of Abraham. 54 Jesus answered, r“If I honor Myself, My 40 y“But now you seek to kill Me, a man who honor is nothing. sIt is My Father who honors has told you the truth zthat I have heard from Me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ God. Abraham did not do this. 55 “However, tyou have not known Him. But 41 “You do the deeds of your father.” Then I know Him. And if I should say, ‘I do not know they said to Him, “We were not born of forni- Him,’ I will be a liar like you. But I know Him cation. aWe have one Father, God Himself.” and ukeep His word. 56 “Your father Abraham vrejoiced to see My Sons of the Devil day. wAnd he saw it and was glad.” 42 ¶ Jesus said to them, b“If God were your 57 Then the Jews said to Him, “You are not Father, you would love Me, for cI proceeded yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abra- forth and have come from God. For dI have ham?” not come on My own, but He sent Me. 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to 43 e“Why do you not understand My speech? you, xbefore Abraham was, yI AM.” It is because you cannot hear My word. 59 ¶ Then zthey took up stones to throw at 44 f“You are of your father the devil, and the Him. But Jesus hid Himself and went out of gdesires of your father you want to hdo. He was the temple, [agoing through them, and so a murderer from the beginning, and idoes not passed by]. abide in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his Chapter 9 own nature; for he is a liar, and its father. Healing a Blind Man 45 “And because I tell you the truth, you do 1 ¶ Now as Jesus passed by He saw a man not believe Me. who was blind from his birth. 46 “Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? “Teacher, awho sinned, this man or his parents, 47 j“He who is of God hears God’s words. that he was born blind?” Therefore, you do not hear them because you 3 Jesus answered, “Neither has this man are not of God.” sinned, nor his parents, bbut that the works of God should be manifested in him. Jesus Glorifies the Father 4 c“We must work the works of Him who sent r 2 Pt 2:19 s Gl 4:30 t Gl 5:1 u Jn 7:19 v Jn 3:32; 5:19,30; 14:10,24 w Mt 3:9 x Rm 2:28 y Jn 8:37 z Jn 8:26 a Is 63:16 b 1 Jn 5:1 c Jn 16:27; 17:8,25 d Gl 4:4 e Jn 7:17 f Mt 13:38 g 1 Jn 2:16,17 h 1 Jn 3:8-10,15 i Jd 6 j 1 Jn 4:6 k Jn 7:20; 10:20 l Jn 5:41 m Jn 5:41; 7:18 n Jn 5:24; 11:26 o Jn 7:20; 10:20 p Zc 1:5 q Jn 10:33; 19:7 r Jn 5:31,32 s At 3:13 t Jn 7:28,29 u Jn 15:10 v Lk 10:24 w Hb 11:13 x Mc 5:2 y Rv 1:8 z Jn 10:31; 11:8 a Lk 4:30 Chapter 9: a Jn 9:34 b Jn 11:4 c Jn 4:34; 5:19,36; 17:4 121 International King James Version John 9 Me while it is dday. The night is coming when 19 And they asked them, saying, “Is this your no one can work. son who you say was born blind? How then 5 “As long as I am in the world, eI am the light does he now see?” of the world.” 20 His parents answered them and said, “We 6 When He had spoken these things, fHe spat know that this is our son and that he was born on the ground and made clay of the spittle. And blind.” He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the 21 “But by what means he now sees we do clay. not know, nor who has opened his eyes, we do 7 Then He said to him, “Go wash gin the pool not know. He is of age, ask him. He will speak of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So hhe for himself.” went his way and washed. And he came back 22 These words his parents spoke because seeing. mthey feared the Jews, for the Jews had already 8 Therefore, the neighbors and those who had agreed that if anyone confessed that He was before seen him that he was blind, said, “Is not the Christ, he nwould be put out of the syna- this he who sat and begged?” gogue. 9 Some said, “This is he.” Others said, “He is 23 Therefore, his parents said, “He is of age, like him.” But he said, “I am he.” ask him.” 10 Therefore, they said to him, “How were 24 ¶ Then again they called the man who was your eyes opened?” blind and said to him, o“Give God the glory. 11 He answered and said, i“A man who is pWe know that this man is a sinner.” called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes 25 He answered and said, “Whether He is a and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam and wash.’ So I sinner or not, I do not know. One thing I do went and washed and I received sight.” know, that though I was blind, now I see.” 12 Then they said to him, “Where is He?” He 26 Then they said to him again, “What did He said, “I do not know.” do to you? How did He open your eyes?” 27 He answered them, “I have told you al- Doubt of the Pharisees ready and you did not listen. Why do you want 13 ¶ They brought to the Pharisees the man to hear it again? Will you also become His dis- who was formerly blind. ciples?” 14 Now it was the Sabbath when Jesus made 28 Then they reviled him and said, “You are the clay and opened his eyes. His disciple, but we are Moses’ disciples. 15 Then the Pharisees also asked him again 29 “We know that God qspoke to rMoses. As how he had received his sight. He said to them, for this man, swe do not know where He is “He put clay on my eyes and I washed, and I from.” see.” 30 The man answered and said to them, t“Well 16 Therefore, some of the Pharisees said, herein is a marvelous thing, that you do not “This man is not from God because He does know where He is from, and yet He has opened not keep the Sabbath.” Others said, j“How can my eyes. a man that is a sinner do such signs?” And kthere 31 “Now we know that uGod does not hear was a division among them. sinners. But if anyone is a worshiper of God 17 They said to the blind man again, “What and does His will, He hears him. do you say about Him since He has opened 32 “Since the world began it has never been your eyes?” He said, l“He is a prophet.” heard that anyone opened the eyes of one born 18 ¶ But the Jews did not believe it concern- blind. ing him, that he had been blind and received 33 v“If this man were not from God, He could his sight, until they called the parents of him do nothing.” who had received his sight. 34 They answered and said to him, w“You were d Jn 11:9,10; 12:35 e Jn 1:5,9; 3:19; 8:12; 12:35,46 f Mk 7:33; 8:23 g Ne 3:15 h 2 Kg 5:14 i Jn 9:6,7 j Jn 3:2; 9:33 k Jn 7:12,43; 10:19 l Jn 4:19; 6:14 m At 5:13 n Jn 16:2 o Ja 7:19 p Jn 9:16 q Nm 12:6-8 r Jn 5:45-47 s Jn 7:27,28; 8:14 t Jn 3:10 u Zc 7:13 v Jn 3:2; 9:16 w Jn 9:2 x Jn 5:14 y Jn 1:7; 16:31 z Mt 14:33; 16:16 a Jn 4:26 b Mt 8:2 c Jn 3:17; 5:22,27; 12:47 d Mt 13:13; 15:14 e Rm 2:19 f Jn 15:22,24 122 International King James Version John 10 entirely born in sins, and you are teaching us?” 9 c“I am the door. If anyone enters through And they cast him out. Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. Spiritual Blindness 10 “The thief does not come except to steal, 35 ¶ Jesus heard that they had cast him out. and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that And when He had xfound him, He said to him, they may have life, and that they may have it “Do you ybelieve in zthe Son of God?” more abundantly. 36 He answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, 11 d“I am the good shepherd. The good shep- that I may believe in Him?” herd gives His life for the sheep. 37 And Jesus said to him, “You have both 12 “But he who is a hireling and not the shep- seen Him and ait is He who talks with you.” herd, who is not the owner of the sheep, sees 38 And He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he the wolf coming and eleaves the sheep, and bworshiped Him. flees. And the wolf catches the sheep and scat- 39 Then Jesus said, c“For judgment I came ters them. into this world, dthat those who do not see may 13 “The hireling flees because he is a hireling see, and that those who see may be made and does not care for the sheep. blind.” 14 “I am the good shepherd. And fI know My 40 Now some of the Pharisees who were with sheep and My own gknow Me. Him heard these words. And they said to Him, 15 h“As the Father knows Me, even so I know e“Are we also blind?” the Father. iAnd I lay down My life for the 41 Jesus said to them, f“If you were blind, you sheep. would have no sin. But now you say, ‘We see.’ 16 “And jother sheep I have who are not of Therefore, your sin remains. this fold. Them also I must bring and they will hear My voice. kAnd there will be one fold Chapter 10 and one shepherd. The Good Shepherd 17 “Therefore, My Father lloves Me mbecause 1 ¶ “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not I lay down My life so that I may take it up enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs again. up some other way, he is a thief and a robber. 18 “No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down 2 “But he who enters in by the door is the of Myself. I nhave power to lay it down and I shepherd of the sheep. have power to take it up again. oThis command- 3 “To him the doorkeeper opens and the sheep ment I have received from My Father.” hear his voice. And he calls his own sheep by 19 ¶ Therefore, pthere was a division again aname and leads them out. among the Jews because of these sayings. 4 “And when he puts forth his own sheep, he 20 And many of them said, q“He has a demon goes before them and the sheep follow him, and is mad. Why do you hear Him?” for they know his voice. 21 Others said, “These are not the words of 5 “And they will never follow a bstranger, but one who has a demon. rCan a demon sopen the will flee from him, for they do not know the eyes of the blind?” voice of strangers.” 6 ¶ This parable Jesus spoke to them. But Unbelief of the Jews they did not understand the things that He 22 ¶ Now it was the Feast of Dedication in spoke to them. Jerusalem. And it was winter. 7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Truly, truly, 23 And Jesus walked in the temple tin I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. Solomon’s porch. 8 “All who came before Me are thieves and 24 ¶ Then the Jews came around Him and said robbers. But the sheep did not hear them. to Him, “How long will You keep us in doubt?

Chapter 10: a Jn 20:16 b 2 Co 11:13-15 c Ep 2:18 d Is 40:11 e Zc 11:16,17 f 2 Tm 2:19 g 2 Tm 1:12 h Mt 11:27 i Jn 15:13; 19:30 j Is 42:6; 56:8 k Ep 2:13-18 l Jn 5:20 m Hb 2:9 n Jn 2:19; 5:26 o Jn 6:38; 14:31; 17:4; At 2:24,32 p Jn 7:43; 9:16 q Jn 7:20 r Ex 4:11 s Jn 9:6,7,32,33 t At 3:11; 5:12 123 International King James Version John 11 If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” of this Man were true.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you and you 42 So many believed in Him there. did not believe. uThe works that I do in My Father’s name, they vbear witness of Me. Chapter 11 26 “But wyou do not believe because you are Death of Lazarus not of My sheep. 1 ¶ Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of 27 x“My sheep hear My voice, and I know Bethany, the town of aMary and her sister them, and they follow Me. Martha. 28 “And I give to them eternal life. And they 2 bIt was this Mary who anointed the Lord will never perish, neither will anyone snatch with ointment and wiped His feet with her hair, them out of My hand. whose brother Lazarus was sick. 29 y“My Father, zwho gave them to Me, is 3 Therefore, his sisters sent to Him, saying, greater than all. And no one is able to snatch “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” them out of My Father’s hand. 4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sick- 30 a“I and My Father are one.” ness is not to death, but for the glory of God, 31 ¶ Then bthe Jews took up stones again to so that the Son of God might be glorified by stone Him. it.” 32 Jesus answered them, “Many good works 5 ¶ Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister I have showed you from My Father. For which and Lazarus. of those works do you stone Me?” 6 Therefore, when He had heard that he was 33 The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a sick, cHe stayed two days longer in the same good work we do not stone You. But for place where He was. cblasphemy, and because You, being a man, 7 Then after this He said to His disciples, “Let dmake Yourself God.” us go to Judea again.” 34 Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in 8 His disciples said to Him, “Tea-cher, the your law, e‘I said, you are gods?’ Jews just now were seeking to dstone You. And 35 “If He called them gods, fto whom the word are You going there again?” of God came—and the Scripture gcannot be 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours broken— in the day? eIf anyone walks in the day, he does 36 “do you say of Him hwhom the Father has not stumble because he sees the flight of this sanctified and isent into the world, ‘You are world. blaspheming,’ jbecause I said, ‘I am kthe Son 10 “But gif one walks in the night, he stumbles of God?’ because there is no light in him.” 37 l“If I do not do the works of My Father, do 11 These things He said, and after that He not believe Me. said to them, “Our friend Lazarus hsleeps, but 38 “But if I do them, though you do not be- I go so that I may awake Him out of sleep.” lieve Me, mbelieve the works so that you may 12 Then His disciples said, “Lord, if he sleeps, know and understand nthat the Father is in Me he will recover.” and I in Him.” 13 However, Jesus spoke of his death. But 39 ¶ oTherefore, they sought again to take Him. they thought that He was speaking of taking But He escaped out of their hand. rest in sleep. 40 And He went away again beyond the Jor- 14 Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus dan into the place pwhere John at first baptized. is dead. And He stayed there. 15 “And I am glad for your sakes that I was 41 Now many came to Him and said, “John not there, so that you may believe. Neverthe- did no miracle, qbut all things that John spoke less, let us go to him.” u Jn 5:36; 10:38 v Mt 11:4 w Jn 8:47 x Jn 10:4,14 y Jn 14:28 z Jn 17:2,6,12,24 a Jn 17:11,21-24 b Jn 8:59 c Mt 9:3 d Jn 5:18 e Ps 82:6 f Mt 5:17,18 g 1 Pt 1:25 h Jn 6:27 i Jn 3:17 j Jn 5:17,18 k Lk 1:35 l Jn 10:25; 15:24 m Jn 5:26 n Jn 14:10,11 o Jn 7:30,44 p Jn 1:28 q Jn 1:29,36; 3:28-36; 5:33 Chapter 11: a Lk 10:38,39 b Mt 26:7 c Jn 10:40 d Jn 8:59; 10:31 e Jn 9:4; 12:35 f Is 9:2 g Jn 12:35 h Mt 9:24 124 International King James Version John 11 16 Then iThomas, who is called Didymus, said 33 Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go so that and the Jews also weeping who came with her, we may die with Him.” He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. 34 Then He said, “Where have you laid him?” Comforting Mary and Martha They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” 17 ¶ Then when Jesus came, He found that he 35 sJesus wept. had already been in the tomb four days. 36 Then the Jews said, “Behold how He loved 18 Now Bethany was near to Jerusalem, about him!” two miles away. 37 And some of them said, “Could not this 19 And many of the Jews came to Martha and Man twho opened the eyes of the blind have Mary to comfort them concerning their brother. also kept this man from dying?” 20 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him. But Resurrection of Lazarus Mary stayed in the house. 38 ¶ Therefore, Jesus again groaning in Him- 21 ¶ Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You self came to the tomb. It was a cave and a ustone had been here, my brother would not have died. lay against it. 22 “But I know that even now, jwhatever You 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, ask of God, God will give You.” the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise “Lord, by this time there will be a stench, for again.” he has been dead four days.” 24 Martha said to Him, k“I know that He will 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” if you would believe you would vsee the glory 25 Jesus said to her, “I am lthe resurrection of God?” and the life. mHe who believes in Me, though 41 Then they took the stone away from where he were ndead, yet he will live. the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up 26 “And whoever lives and believes in Me His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that will never die. Do you believe this?” You have heard Me. 27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord. oI believe that 42 “And I know that You always hear Me. You are the Christ, the Son of God who comes wBut because of the people standing by I said into the world.” it, so that they may believe that You have sent 28 ¶ And when she had said this, she went her Me.” way and called Mary her sister secretly, say- 43 And when He had thus spoken, He cried ing, “The Teacher has come and calls for you.” out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth.” 29 As soon as she heard this, she arose quickly 44 And he who was dead came forth, bound and came to Him. hand and foot with xgrave-clothes. And yhis 30 Now Jesus had not yet come into the vil- face was bound with a cloth. Jesus said to lage, but was still in the place where Martha them, “Loose him, and let him go.” met Him. 31 pThen the Jews who were with her in the The Murder Plot house, and comforting her, when they saw 45 ¶ Then many of the Jews who came to Mary Mary, that she rose up quickly and went out, zand had seen the things that Jesus did, be- followed her, saying, “She is going to the grave lieved in Him. to weep there.” 46 But some of them went their way to the 32 ¶ Then when Mary had come where Jesus Pharisees and atold them what things Jesus had was, and saw Him, she qfell down at His feet, done. saying to Him, r“Lord, if You had been here, 47 bThen the chief priests and the Pharisees my brother would not have died.” gathered a council. And they said, c“What will i Jn 14:5; 20:26-28 j Jn 9:31; 11:41 k Jn 5:29 l Jn 5:21; 6:39,40,44 m 1 Jn 5:10 n 1 Co 15:22 o Mt 16:16 p Jn 11:19,33 q Rv 1:17 r Jn 11:21 s Lk 19:41 t Jn 9:6,7 u Mt 27:60,66 v Jn 11:4,23 w Jn 12:30; 17:21 x Jn 19:40 y Jn 20:7 z Jn 2:23; 10:42 12:11,18 a Jn 5:15 b Ps 2:2 c At 4:16 125 International King James Version John 12 we do? For this Man works many signs. ointment. 48 “If we let Him alone, all will believe in 4 ¶ Then one of His disciples, eJudas Iscariot, Him. And the Romans will come and take Simon’s son, who was intending to betray Him, away both our place and nation.” said, 49 ¶ Then one of them, dCaiaphas, being the 5 “Why was not this ointment sold for three high priest that same year, said to them, “You hundred denarii and given to the poor?” know nothing at all, 6 This he said, not because he cared for the 50 e“nor consider that it is expedient for you poor, but because he was a thief, and fhad the that one man should die for the people, and money bag. And he used to pilfer what was that the whole nation not perish.” put into it. 51 Now this he did not speak of himself. But 7 Then Jesus said, “Let her alone. She has being high priest that year, he prophesied that kept this for the day of My burial. Jesus would die for the nation, 8 “For gthe poor you always have with you, 52 and fnot for that nation only, but galso that but Me you do not always have.” He would gather together in one the children 9 Now a large crowd of the Jews knew that of God who were scattered abroad. He was there. And they did not come for Jesus’ 53 ¶ Then from that day forth they took coun- sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus sel together hto kill Him. hwhom He had raised from the dead. 54 iTherefore, Jesus walked no more openly 10 iBut the chief priests planned that they might among the Jews, but went away from there to put Lazarus also to death, the country near the wilderness, into a city 11 jbecause on account of him many of the called jEphraim. And there He continued with Jews went away and were believing in Jesus. His disciples. 55 ¶ kNow the Jews’ Passover was near. And The Triumphal Entry many went up to Jerusalem out of the country 12 ¶ kOn the next day many people who had before the Passover to lpurify themselves. come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus 56 mThen they sought Jesus, and spoke among was coming to Jerusalem, themselves as they stood in the temple, “What 13 took branches of palm trees and went out do you think, that He will not come to the to meet Him. And they cried out, “Hosanna! feast?” lBlessed is the King of Israel who comes in the 57 Now both the chief priests and the Phari- name of the Lord!” sees had given a command that if anyone knew 14 And mJesus, when He had found a young where He was, he should report it so that they donkey, sat on it as it is written, might ntake Him. 15 n“Do not fear, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey’s colt.” Chapter 12 16 These things oHis disciples did not at first Anointing of Jesus understand. pBut when Jesus was glorified, 1 ¶ Then six days before the Passover, Jesus qthen they remembered that these things were came to Bethany awhere Lazarus was, whom written about Him and that they had done these He raised from the dead. things to Him. 2 bThere they made Him a supper and Martha 17 ¶ Therefore, the people who were with Him served. But Lazarus was one of those who sat when He called Lazarus out of his grave and at the table with Him. raised him from the dead, bore witness. 3 Then cMary took a pound of very costly 18 rFor this reason also the people met Him, ointment of dspikenard and anointed the feet because they heard that He had worked this of Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair. And sign. the house was filled with the fragrance of the 19 Therefore, the Pharisees said among them- d Lk 3:2 e Jn 18:14 f Is 49:6 g Ep 2:14-17 h Mt 26:4 i Jn 4:1,3; 7:1 j 2 Ch 13:19 k Jn 2:13; 5:1; 6:4 l Nm 9:10,13; 31:19,20 m Jn 7:11 n Mt 26:14-16 Chapter 12: a Jn 11:1,43 b Mk 14:3; Lk 10:38-41 c Jn 11:2 d Ss 1:12 e Jn 13:26 f Jn 13:29 g Mk 14:7 h Jn 11:43,44 i Lk 16:31 j Jn 11:45; 12:18 k Mt 21:4-9 l Ps 118:25,26 m Mt 21:7 n Is 40:9; Zc 9:9 o Lk 18:34 p Jn 7:39; 12:23 q Jn 14:26 r Jn 12:11 126 International King James Version John 12 selves, s“You see that you are not accomplish- be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?” ing anything. Look, the world has gone after 35 Then Jesus said to them, “Yet a little while Him.” longer kthe Light is with you. lWalk while you have the Light, lest darkness come upon you. Jesus Prophesies His Death For mhe who walks in darkness does not know 20 ¶ Now there twere certain Greeks among where he goes. them uwho came up to worship at the feast. 36 “While you have the Light, believe in the 21 Therefore, these came to Philip vwho was Light so that you may become the nsons of from Bethsaida of Galilee. And they asked him, Light.” These things Jesus spoke. Then He de- saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” parted and oconcealed Himself from them. 22 Philip came and told Andrew. And again, Andrew and Philip told Jesus. Unbelief and Hardness of Heart 23 Then Jesus answered them, saying, w“The 37 ¶ But even though He had done so many hour has come that the Son of Man should be psigns before them, still they did not believe in glorified. Him, 24 “Truly, truly, I say to you, xexcept a grain 38 that the saying of Isaiah the prophet might of wheat falls onto the ground and dies, it re- be fulfilled that he spoke, q“Lord, who has be- mains alone. But if it dies, it brings forth much lieved Our report? And to whom has the arm fruit. of the Lord been revealed?” 25 y“He who loves his life will lose it, and he 39 Therefore, they could not believe, for Isaiah who hates his life in this world will keep it to said again, life eternal. 40 “He rhas blinded their eyes and hardened 26 “If anyone serves Me, let him zfollow Me; their hearts, sso that they should not see with and awhere I am, there will also My servant their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, be. If anyone serves Me, him will My Father and be converted, and I should heal them.” honor. 41 tThese things Isaiah said because he saw 27 ¶ b“Now My soul is troubled, and what will His glory and spoke of Him. I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour.’ cBut 42 ¶ Nevertheless, among the chief rulers also for this purpose I came to this hour. many believed in Him. But ubecause of the 28 “Father, glorify Your name.” dThen there Pharisees they did not confess Him lest they came a voice from heaven, saying, “I have both should be put out of the synagogue. glorified it and will glorify it again.” 43 vFor they loved the praise of men more 29 ¶ Therefore, the people who stood by and than the praise of God. heard it, said that it thundered. Others said, 44 ¶ Jesus cried out and said, w“He who be- “An angel has spoken to Him.” lieves in Me, xdoes not believe in Me, ybut in 30 Jesus answered and said, e“This voice did Him who sent Me. not come because of Me, but for your sakes. 45 “And zhe who sees Me sees Him who sent 31 “Now is the judgment of this world. Now Me. will fthe ruler of this world be cast out. 46 a“I have come as Light into the world, that 32 “And I, gif I am lifted up from the earth, whoever believes in Me should not abide in will draw hall men to Me.” darkness. 33 iThis He said, signifying what kind of death 47 “And if anyone hears My words and does He should die. not keep them, bI do not judge Him, for cI did 34 The people answered Him, j“We have heard not come to judge the world, but to save the from the law that the Christ remains forever. world. And how can You say, ‘The Son of Man must 48 d“He who rejects Me and does not receive s Jn 11:47,48 t At 17:4 u 1 Kg 8:41,42 v Jn 1:43,44; 14:8-11 w Jn 13:32 x 1 Co 15:36 y Mk 8:35 z Mt 16:24 a Jn 14:3; 17:24 b Mt 26:38,39 c Lk 22:53 d Mt 3:17; 17:5 e Jn 11:42 f 2 Co 4:4 g Jn 3:14; 8:28 h Rm 5:18 i Jn 18:32; 21:19 j Mc 4:7 k Jn 1:9; 7:33; 8:12 l Ep 5:8 m 1 Jn 2:9-11 n Lk 16:8 o Jn 8:59 p Jn 11:47 q Is 53:1 r Is 6:9,10 s Mt 13:14 t Is 6:1 u Jn 7:13; 9:22 v Jn 5:41,44 w Mk 9:37 x Jn 3:16,18,36; 11:25:26 y Jn 5:24 z Jn 14:9 a Jn 1:4,5; 8:12; 12:35,36 b Jn 5:45 c Jn 3:17 d Lk 10:16 127 International King James Version John 13 My words, has one who judges him. eThe word taken His garments, and sat down again, He that I have spoken, the same will judge him in said to them, “Do you understand what I have the last day. done to you? 49 “For fI have not spoken of Myself, but the 13 o“You call Me Teacher and Lord. And you Father who sent Me. He gave Me a command- are right, for so I am. ment concerning what I should say and gwhat 14 p“If I then, the Lord and Teacher, have I should speak. washed your feet, qyou also ought to wash one 50 “And I know that His commandment is another’s feet. life everlasting. Whatever I speak, therefore, 15 “For rI have given you an example that you even as the Father said to Me, so I hspeak.” should do as I have done to you. 16 s“Truly, truly, I say to you, a bondservant is Chapter 13 not greater than his lord, nor he who is sent Washing of the Disciples’ Feet greater than he who sent him. 1 ¶ Now abefore the Feast of the Passover, 17 t“If you know these things, happy are you when Jesus knew that bHis hour had come that if you do them. He would depart from this world to the Father, 18 “I do not speak of you all. I know whom I having loved His own who were in the world, have chosen. But that the uScripture might be He cloved them to the end. fulfilled, v‘He who eats My bread has lifted up 2 ¶ And during supper, dthe devil having al- his heel against Me.’ ready put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, 19 w“Now I tell you before it comes, so that Simon’s son, to betray Him, when it comes to pass you may believe that I 3 Jesus, knowing ethat the Father had given am He. all things into His hands, and that He fhad come 20 x“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives from God and gwas going back to God, whomever I send receives Me. And he who 4 hrose from supper and laid aside His gar- receives Me, receives Him who sent Me.” ments. And He took a towel and girded Him- 21 ¶ yWhen Jesus had said this, zHe was self. troubled in spirit and testified. And He said, 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and “Truly, truly, I say to you that aone of you will began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe betray Me.” them with the towel with which He was girded. 22 Then the disciples looked at one another, 6 Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter being perplexed about whom He spoke. said to Him, i“Lord, do You wash my feet?” 23 Now bthere was leaning on Jesus’ bosom 7 Jesus answered and said to him, “What I do one of His disciples whom Jesus loved. you jdo not know now, kbut you will know af- 24 Therefore, Simon Peter beckoned to him ter this.” that he ask who it was of whom He spoke. 8 Peter said to Him, “You will never wash my 25 He, leaning back thus on Jesus’ breast, said feet.” Jesus answered him, l“If I do not wash to Him, “Lord, who is it?” you, you have no part with Me.” 26 Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I will 9 Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, not only give a piece of bread when I have dipped it.” wash my feet, but also my hands and my head.” And when He had dipped the piece of bread, 10 Jesus said to him, “He who has bathed He gave it to cJudas Iscariot, the son of Simon. needs only to wash his feet. His whole body is 27 Now dafter the morsel of bread, Satan en- clean. And myou are clean, but not all of you.” tered into him. Then Jesus said to him, “What 11 For nHe knew who was betraying Him. For you do, do quickly.” this reason He said, “You are not all clean.” 28 Now no one at the table knew for what 12 So after He had washed their feet and had reason He spoke this to him. e Dt 18:18,19 f Jn 8:38 g Dt 18:18 h Jn 5:19; 8:28 Chapter 13: a Mt 26:2 b Jn 12:23; 17:1 c Jn 15:9 d Lk 22:3 e At 2:36 f Jn 8:42; 16:28 g Jn 17:11; 20:17 h Lk 22:27 i Mt 3:14 j Jn 12:16; 16:12 k Jn 13:19 l 1 Co 6:11 m Jn 15:3 n Jn 6:64; 18:4 o Mt 23:8,10 p Lk 22:27 q Rm 12:10 r 1 Pt 2:21-24 s Mt 10:24 t Js 1:25 u Jn 15:25; 17:12 v Ps 41:9 w Jn 14:29; 16:4 x Mt 10:40 y Lk 22:21 z Jn 12:27 a 1 Jn 2:19 b Jn 19:26; 20:2; 21:7,20 c Jn 6:70,71; 12:4 d Lk 22:3 128 International King James Version John 14 29 For some thought that because eJudas had know the way.” the money bag, Jesus had said to him, “Buy 5 eThomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know those things that we have need of for the feast,” where You are going. How can we know the or that he should give something to the poor. way?” 30 So after having received the piece of bread, 6 Jesus said to him, “I am fthe way, gthe truth, he went immediately out. And it was night. and hthe life. iNo one comes to the Father jbut through Me. Prophecy of Peter’s Denials 7 k“If you had known Me, you would have 31 ¶ Therefore, when he had gone out, Jesus also known My Father. And from now on you said, f“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and know Him and have seen Him.” gGod is glorified in Him. 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Fa- 32 “If God is glorified in Him, God will also ther, and that is sufficient for us.” glorify Him in Himself, and will immediately 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with hglorify Him. you, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? 33 “Little children, I am with you a ilittle lHe who has seen Me has seen the Father. How longer. You will seek Me. jAnd as I said to the can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Jews, so now I say to you. ‘Where I am going, 10 “Do you not believe that mI am in the Fa- you cannot come.’ ther and the Father in Me? The words that I 34 k“A new commandment I give to you, that speak to you nI do not speak from Myself. But you love one another; as I have loved you, that the Father who dwells in Me, He does the you also love one another. works. 35 l“By this will all men know that you are 11 “Believe Me that I am in the Father and the My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Father in Me. oOther-wise, believe Me for the 36 Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are very works themselves. You going?” Jesus answered him, “Where mI 12 p“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes go, you cannot follow Me now. But nyou will in Me, the works that I do he will do also. And follow Me later.” greater works than these he will do, because I 37 Peter said to Him, “Lord, why cannot I go to My Father. follow You now? I will olay down my life for 13 “And qwhatever you will ask in My name, Your sake.” that I will do so that the Father may be rglorified 38 Jesus answered him, “Will you lay down in the Son. your life for My sake? Truly, truly, I say to 14 “If you ask Me anything in My name, I you, the rooster will not pcrow until you deny will do it. Me three times. Holy Spirit Promised to the Apostles Chapter 14 15 ¶ s“If you love Me you will keep My com- Promises to the Apostles mandments. 1 ¶ “Let anot your heart be troubled. Believe 16 “And I will ask the Father, and tHe will in God, believe also in Me. give you another Helper, so that He may abide 2 “In My Father’s house are many dwelling with you forever, places. If it were not so, I would have told you. 17 u“even the Spirit of truth vwhom the world bI go to prepare a place for you. cannot receive because it does not see Him or 3 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, cI know Him. But you know Him, for He abides will come again and receive you to Myself, so with you wand is in you. that dwhere I am, there you may be also. 18 x“I will not leave you orphans. yI will come 4 “And you know where I am going, and you to you. e Jn 12:6 f Jn 12:23 g 1 Pt 4:11 h Jn 12:23 i Jn 12:35; 14:19; 16:16-19 j Jn 7:34; 8:21 k 1 Th 4:9 l 1 Jn 2:5 m Jn 13:3; 14:2; 16:5 n 2 Pt 1:14 o Mk 14:29-31 p Jn 18:25-27 Chapter 14: a Jn 14:27; 16:22,24 b Jn 13:33,36 c At 1:11 d Jn 12:26 e Mt 10:3 f Hb 9:8; 10:19,20 g Jn 1:14,17; 8:32; 18:37 h Jn 11:25 i 1 Tm 2:5 j Jn 10:7-9 k Jn 8:19 l Cl 1:15 m Jn 10:38; 14:11,20 n Jn 5:19; 14:24 o Jn 5:36; 10:38 p Lk 10:17 q Mt 7:7 r Jn 13:31 s 1 Jn 5:3 t Rm 8:15 u 1 Jn 4:6; 5:7 v 1 Co 2:14 w 1 Jn 2:27 x Mt 28:20 y Jn 14:3,28 129 International King James Version John 15 19 “After a little while the world will no longer 1 ¶ “I am the true vine and My Father is the see Me. But zyou see Me. aBecause I live you vinedresser. will also live. 2 a“Every branch in Me that does not bear 20 “On that day you will know that bI am in fruit, He takes away. And every branch that My Father and you in Me, and I in you. bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring 21 c“He who has My commandments and forth bmore fruit. keeps them, he it is who loves Me. And he who 3 “Now cyou are clean through the word that I loves Me will be loved by My Father. And I have spoken to you. will love him and will manifest Myself to him.” 4 d“Abide in Me and I in you. As the branch 22 dJudas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us the vine, neither can you unless you abide in and not to the world?” Me. 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If any- 5 ¶ “I am the vine. You are the branches. He one loves Me, he will keep My words. And who abides in Me and I in him, the same brings My Father will love him, eand We will come forth much efruit, for without Me you can do to him and make Our dwelling with him. fnothing. 24 “He who does not love Me does not keep 6 “If anyone does not abide in Me, ghe is cast My words. And fthe word that you hear is not out as a branch and is withered. And they gather Mine, but the Father’s who sent Me. them and cast them into the fire and they are 25 ¶ “These things I have spoken to you while burned. being present with you. 7 “If you abide in Me, and My words habide 26 “But gthe Counselor, the Holy Spirit whom in you, iask what you wish and it will be done the Father will hsend in My name, iHe will teach for you. you all things and bring all things to your 8 j“Herein is My Father glorified, that you jremembrance that I have said to you. bear much fruit, kshowing yourselves to be My 27 k“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give disciples. to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. 9 ¶ “As the Father has lloved Me, so I have Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be loved you. Abide in My love. afraid. 10 m“If you keep My commandments, you will 28 “You have heard how I lsaid to you, ‘I go abide in My love; just as I have kept My away and come again to you.’ If you loved Father’s commandments and abide in His love. Me, you would have rejoiced because I mgo to 11 “These things I have spoken to you so that the Father, for nMy Father is greater than I. My joy may remain in you and nthat your joy 29 ¶ “And onow I have told you before it comes may be full. to pass, so that when it comes to pass you may 12 o“This is My pcommandment, that you love believe. one another as I have loved you. 30 “I will not speak much more with you, pfor 13 q“Greater love has no one than this, that the ruler of this world comes, and he has one lay down his life for his friends. qnothing in Me. 14 r“You are My friends, if you do whatever I 31 “But that the world may know that I love command you. the Father, and ras the Father gave Me com- 15 “No longer do I call you bondservants, for mandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go from the bondservant does not know what his lord here. does. But I have called you friends, sfor all things that I have heard from My Father I have Chapter 15 made known to you. The Vine and the Branches 16 t“You have not chosen Me, but I have cho- z Jn 16:16,22 a 1 Co 15:20 b Jn 10:38; 14:11 c 1 Jn 2:5 d Lk 6:16 e Rv 3:20; 21:3 f Jn 5:19 g Lk 24:49 h Jn 15:26 i 1 Co 2:13 j Jn 2:22; 12:16 k Ph 4:7 l Jn 14:3,18 m Jn 16:16 n Ph 2:6 o Jn 13:19 p Jn 12:31 q Hb 4:15 r Is 50:5; Jn 10:18 Chapter 15: a Mt 15:13 b Mt 13:12 c Jn 13:10; 17:17 d Cl 1:23 e Hs 14:8 f 2 Co 3:5 g Mt 3:10 h 1 Jn 2:14 i Jn 14:13; 16:23 j Mt 5:16 k Jn 8:31 l Jn 5:20; 17:26 m Jn 14:15 n 1 Jn 1:4 o 1 Jn 3:11 p Rm 12:9 q 1 Jn 3:16 r Mt 12:50; 28:20 s Gn 18:17 t Jn 6:70; 13:18; 15:19 130 International King James Version John 16 sen you. And I uappointed you so that you will think that he does God service. should go and bring forth fruit, and that your 3 “And dthese things they will do because they fruit should remain so that whatever you ask have not known the Father nor Me. of the Father vin My name, He may give it to 4 “But these things I have told you so that you. when their time comes, you may remember that 17 “These things I command you, that you I told you of them. And these things I did not love one another. say to you at the beginning because I was with you. Rejection of the World 18 ¶ w“If the world hates you, you know that it Spirit’s Work through the Apostles hated Me before it hated you. 5 ¶ “But now I ego My way to Him who sent 19 x“If you were of the world, the world would Me, and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You love its own. But ybecause you are not of the going?’ world, but I chose you out of the world, there- 6 “But because I have said these things to you, fore the world hates you. fsorrow has filled your heart. 20 “Remember the word that I spoke to you, 7 “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth. It is to z‘The bondservant is not greater than his mas- your advantage that I go away, for if I do not ter.’ If they have persecuted Me, they will also go away, the Counselor will not come to you. persecute you. aIf they have kept My word, they But gif I depart, I will send Him to you. will also keep yours. 8 “And when He has hcome, He will convict 21 “But ball these things they will do to you the world of sin and of righteousness and of for My name’s sake because they do not know judgment: Him who sent Me. 9 i“of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 22 c“If I had not come and spoken to them, 10 j“of righteousness, kbecause I go to My they would have no sin. dBut now they have Father and you see Me no more; no excuse for their sin. 11 l“of judgment, because mthe ruler of this 23 e“He who hates Me hates My Father also. world is judged. 24 “If I had not done among them fthe works 12 ¶ “I have yet many things to say to you, that no one else did, they would have no sin. nbut you cannot bear them now. But now they have both gseen and hated both 13 “However, when He, othe Spirit of truth, Me and My Father. has come, pHe will guide you into all the truth. 25 “But this came to pass so that the word For He will not speak from Himself, but what- might be fulfilled that is written in their law, ever He hears, that He will speak. And He will h‘They hated Me without a cause.’ declare to you things to come. 26 i“But when the Counselor comes, whom I 14 q“He will glorify Me, for He will take of will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit Mine and will declare it to you. of truth who proceeds from the Father, jHe will 15 r“All things that the Father has are Mine. testify of Me. Therefore, I said that He will take of Mine and 27 “And kyou also will bear witness, because will declare it to you. lyou have been with Me from the beginning. 16 “A slittle while and you will not see Me. And again, a little while and you will see Me Chapter 16 tbecause I go to the Father.” 1 ¶ “These things I have spoken to you so that you ashould be kept from stumbling. Sorrow to Joy 2 b“They will put you out of the synagogues. 17 ¶ Then some of His disciples said among Yes, the time is coming cthat whoever kills you themselves, “What is this that He said to us, u Cl 1:6 v Jn 14:13; 16:23,24 w 1 Jn 3:13 x 1 Jn 4:5 y Jn 17:14 z Jn 13:16 a Ez 3:7 b Mt 10:22; 24:9 c Jn 9:41; 15:24 d Js 4:17 e 1 Jn 2:23 f Jn 3:2 g Jn 14:9 h Ps 35:19; 69:4; 109:3-5 i Lk 24:49 j 1 Jn 5:6 k Lk 24:48 l Lk 1:2 Chapter 16: a Mt 11:6 b Jn 9:22 c At 8:1 d Jn 8:19; 15:21 e Jn 7:33; 13:33; 14:28; 17:11 f Jn 16:20,22 g At 2:33 h At 1:8; 2:1-4,37 i At 2:22 j At 2:32 k Jn 5:32 l At 26:18 m Lk 10:18 n Mk 4:33 o Jn 14:17 p Jn 14:26 q Jn 15:26 r Mt 11:27 s Jn 7:33; 12:35; 13:33; 14:19; 19:40-42; 20:19 t Jn 13:3 131 International King James Version John 17 ‘A little while and you will not see Me. And 30 “Now we are sure that fYou know all things again, a little while and you will see Me’; and, and do not need that anyone should question ‘because I go to the Father’?” You. By this gwe believe that You came forth 18 Therefore, they said, “What is this that He from God.” said, ‘A little while’? We do not know what 31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now be- He is saying.” lieve? 19 ¶ Now Jesus knew that they desired to ask 32 h“Behold, the hour is coming, yes, has now Him. And He said to them, “Do you inquire come, that you will be scattered, ieach to his among yourselves about what I said, ‘A little own, and will leave Me alone. And jyet I am while and you will not see Me, and again a not alone because the Father is with Me. little while and you will see Me’? 33 “These things I have spoken to you so that 20 “Truly, truly, I say to you that you will weep kin Me you might have peace. lIn the world and ulament, but the world will rejoice. And you have tribulation. But be of good cheer, I you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be mhave overcome the world.” turned into vjoy. 21 w“A woman, when she is in labor, has sor- Chapter 17 row because her hour has come. But as soon Prayer of Jesus for Himself as she gives birth to the child, she no longer 1 ¶ Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up His remembers the anguish, because of joy that a eyes to heaven. And He said, “Father, athe hour human being has been born into the world. has come. Glorify Your Son so that Your Son 22 “Therefore, you now have sorrow. But I also may glorify You, will see you again and xyour heart will rejoice, 2 b“even as You have given Him power over and your joy no one takes from you. all flesh, so that He will give eternal life to as 23 “And in that day you will ask Me nothing. many cas You have given Him. yTruly, truly, I say to you, whatever you will 3 “And dthis is life eternal, that they might ask the Father in My name, He will give it to know You, ethe only true God, and Jesus Christ you. fwhom You have sent. 24 “Until now you have asked nothing in My 4 g“I have glorified You on the earth. hI have name. Ask and you will receive so zthat your finished the work ithat You gave Me to do. joy may be afull. 5 “And now, O Father, glorify Me with Your- 25 ¶ “These things I have spoken to you in self with the glory jthat I had with You before figurative language. But the time comes when the world was. I will no longer speak to you in proverbs, but I will tell you bplainly about the Father. Prayer of Jesus for the Apostles 26 “On that day you will ask in My name. 6 ¶ k“I have manifested Your name to the men And I do not say to you that I will ask the Fa- lwhom You gave Me out of the world. mThey ther for you. were Yours and You gave them to Me, and they 27 c“For the Father Himself loves you because have kept Your word. you have loved Me, and dhave believed that I 7 “Now they have known that all things what- came forth from God. ever You have given Me are from You. 28 e“I came forth from the Father and have 8 “For I have given to them the words nthat come into the world. Again, I leave the world You gave Me. And they have received them and go to the Father.” oand have known surely that I came forth from 29 ¶ His disciples said to Him, “Behold, now You. And they have believed that pYou sent You are speaking plainly, and not using fig- Me. ures of speech. 9 “I pray for them. qI do not pray for the world, u Mk 16:10 v Lk 24:32,41 w Is 13:8; 26:17; 42:14 x 1 Pt 1:8 y Mt 7:7 z Jn 17:13 a Jn 15:11 b Jn 7:13 c Jn 14:21,23 d Jn 3:13 e Jn 13:1,3; 16:5,10,17 f Jn 21:17 g Jn 17:8 h Mt 26:31,56 i Jn 20:10 j Jn 8:29 k Ep 2:14 l 2 Tm 3:12 m Rm 8:37 Chapter 17: a Jn 12:23 b Jn 3:35 c Jn 6:37,39; 17:6,9,24 d Jr 9:23,24 e 1 Co 8:4 f Jn 3:34 g Jn 13:31 h Jn 4:34; 19:30 i Jn 14:31 j Ph 2:6 k Ps 22:22 l Jn 6:37 m Ez 18:4 n Jn 8:28 o Jn 8:42; 16:27,30 p Dt 18:15,18 q 1 Jn 5:19 132 International King James Version John 18 but for those whom You have given Me, for know that You have sent Me and have loved they are Yours. them as You have loved Me. 10 “And all things that are Mine are Yours, 24 l“Father, I desire that they also, whom You and rYours are Mine, and I am glorified in them. have given Me, be with Me where I am, so 11 s“And now I am no longer in the world, but that they may behold My glory that You have these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy given Me, mfor you loved Me before the foun- Father, tkeep through Your own name those dation of the world. whom You have given Me, so that they may 25 “O righteous Father, nthe world has not be one, uas We are. known You. But oI have known You, and pthese 12 “While I was with them, vI guarded them have known that You sent Me. in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I 26 q“And I have declared to them Your name, have kept, and wnone of them is lost xexcept and will declare it, so that the love rwith which the son of perdition, so ythat the Scripture might You have loved Me may be in them, and I in be fulfilled. them.” 13 “And now I come to You. And these things I speak in the world so that they might have Chapter 18 My joy fulfilled in themselves. The Arrest of Jesus 14 “I have given them Your word. zAnd the 1 ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, aHe world has hated them because they are not of went out with His disciples over bthe Brook the world, aeven as I am not of the world. Kidron, where there was a garden in which He 15 “I do not pray that You should take them and His disciples entered. out of the world, but bthat You should keep 2 And Judas also, who betrayed Him, knew them from the evil one. the place, cfor Jesus had often met there with 16 “They are not of the world, even as I am His disciples. not of the world. 3 dJudas then, having received a detachment 17 c“Sanctify them by Your truth. dYour word of soldiers and officers from the chief priests is truth. and Pharisees, came there with lanterns and 18 e“As You have sent Me into the world, even torches and weapons. so I have also sent them into the world. 4 Jesus therefore, eknowing all things that 19 “And ffor their sakes I sanctify Myself so should come upon Him, went forth and said to that they also might be sanctified through the them, “Whom do you seek?” truth. 5 They answered Him, f“Jesus the Nazarene.” Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas also, Prayer of Jesus for All Disciples who was gbetraying Him, stood with them. 20 ¶ “I do not pray for these alone, but for 6 As soon as He had said to them, “I am He,” those also who believe in Me through their they drew back and fell to the ground. word; 7 Then He asked them again, “Whom do you 21 g“that they all may be one; even as hYou, seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.” Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also 8 Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am may be one in Us, so that the world may be- He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go lieve that You sent Me. their way.” 22 “And the iglory that You gave Me I have 9 This happened so that the saying might be given to them, so jthat they may be one, even fulfilled that He spoke, h“Of those whom You as We are one; have given Me I lost none.” 23 “I in them and You in Me, kthat they may 10 iThen Simon Peter, having a sword, drew be made perfect in one, and that the world may it and struck the high priest’s bondservant and r Jn 16:15 s Jn 13:1 t 1 Pt 1:5 u Jn 10:30 v Hb 2:13 w 1 Jn 2:19 x Jn 6:70 y Ps 41:9; 109:8 z Jn 15:19 a Jn 8:23 b 1 Jn 5:18 c Ep 5:26 d Ps 119:9,142,151 e Jn 4:38; 20:21 f Hb 10:10 g Gl 3:28 h Jn 10:38; 17:11,23 i 1 Jn 1:3 j 2 Co 3:18 k Cl 3:14 l 1 Th 4:17 m Jn 17:5 n Jn 15:21 o Jn 7:29; 8:55; 10:15 p Jn 3:17; 17:3,8,18,21,23 q Jn 17:6 r Jn 15:9 Chapter 18: a Mk 14:26,32 b 2 Sm 15:23 c Lk 21:37; 22:39 d Lk 22:47-53 e Jn 6:64; 13:1,3; 19:28 f Mt 21:11 g Ps 41:9 h Jn 6:39; 17:12 i Mt 26:51 133 International King James Version John 18 cut off his right ear. The bondservant’s name wrongly, bear witness of the wrong. But if was Malchus. rightly, why do you strike Me?” 11 Then Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword 24 ¶ xThen Annas sent Him bound to yCaiaphas away into the sheath. Will I not drink of jthe the high priest. cup that My Father has given Me?” Second and Third Denials of Peter Jesus Before Annas 25 ¶ Now Simon Peter stood and warmed him- 12 ¶ Then the detachment of soldiers and the self. zTherefore, they said to him, “Are you captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus and not also one of His disciples?” He denied it bound Him. and said, “I am not!” 13 And kthey led Him away to lAnnas first, for 26 One of the bondservants of the high priest, he was the father-in-law of mCaiaphas who was being a relative of the one whose ear Peter cut the high priest that same year. off, said, “Did I not see you in the garden with 14 nNow it was Caiaphas who gave counsel to Him?” the Jews that it was expedient that one man 27 Peter then denied again. And aimmediately should die for the people. a rooster began to crow

First Denial of Peter Jesus Before Pilate 15 ¶ And oSimon Peter followed Jesus, and so 28 ¶ bThen they led Jesus from Caiaphas to did panother disciple. That disciple was known the hall of judgment. And it was early morn- to the high priest and went in with Jesus into ing. cBut they themselves did not go into the the palace of the high priest. judgment hall, lest they should be defiled, but 16 But qPeter stood at the door outside. Then might eat the Passover. the other disciple who was known to the high 29 dPilate then went out to them and said, priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the “What accusation do you bring against this door, and brought Peter in. Man?” 17 Then the servant damsel who kept the door 30 They answered and said to him, “If He said to Peter, “Are you not also one of this were not an evildoer, we would not have de- Man’s disciples?” He said, “I am rnot.” livered Him up to you.” 18 And the servants and officers stood there, 31 Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him who had made a fire of coals, for it was cold. and judge Him according to your law.” There- And they warmed themselves. And Peter stood fore, the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for with them and warmed himself. us to put anyone to death.” 19 ¶ The high priest then asked Jesus about 32 This happened ethat the saying of Jesus His disciples, and about His teaching. might be fulfilled that He spoke, fsignifying 20 Jesus answered him, s“I spoke openly to what death He would die. the world. I always taught tin the synagogue 33 ¶ gThen Pilate entered into the judgment and uin the temple where all the Jews come hall again and called Jesus. And he said to Him, together. I have said nothing in secret. “Are you the King of the Jews?” 21 “Why do you ask Me? Ask vthose who 34 Jesus answered him, “Are you saying this heard Me what I have said to them. Behold, of yourself, or did others tell it to you about they know what I said.” Me?” 22 And when He had thus spoken, one of the 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own officers who stood by wstruck Jesus with the nation and the chief priests have delivered You palm of his hand, saying, “Is that the way You to me. What have You done?” answer the high priest?” 36 hJesus answered, i“My kingdom is not of 23 Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken this world. If My kingdom were of this world, j Mt 20:22; 26:39 k Mt 26:57 l Lk 3:2 m Mt 26:3 n Jn 11:50 o Mk 14:54 p Jn 20:2-5 q Mt 26:69 r Mt 26:34 s Lk 4:15 t Jn 6:59 u Mk 14:49 v Mk 12:37 w Jr 20:2 x Mt 26:57 y Jn 11:49 z Lk 22:58-62 a Jn 13:38 b Mk 15:1 c At 10:28; 11:3 d Mt 27:11-14 e Mt 20:17- 19; 26:2 f Jn 3:14; 8:28; 12:32,33 g Mt 27:11 h 1 Tm 6:13 i Dn 2:44; 7:14 134 International King James Version John 19 then My servants would fight so that I should Jesus gave him no answer. not be delivered to the Jews. But as it is, My 10 Then Pilate said to Him, “You do not speak kingdom is not from here.” to me? Do You not know that I have power to 37 Therefore, Pilate said to Him, “Are You a crucify You and I have power to release You?” king then?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly 11 Jesus answered, h“You would have no that I am a king. For this reason I was born, power over Me unless it had been given you and for this cause I came into the world, jthat I from above. Therefore, ihe who delivered Me should bear kwitness to the truth. Everyone who to you has the greater sin.” lis of the truth mhears My voice.” 12 ¶ And from then on Pilate sought to release 38 Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And Him. But the Jews cried out, saying, “If you when he had said this, he went out again to the let this Man go, you are not Caesar’s friend. Jews and said to them, n“I find in Him no fault. jWhoever makes himself a king speaks against 39 o“But you have a custom that I should re- Caesar.” lease to you one at the Passover. Therefore, 13 kTherefore, when Pilate heard that saying, do you wish that I release to you the King of he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judg- the Jews?” ment seat in a place that is called the Pave- 40 pThen they all cried out again, saying, “Not ment, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha. this man, but Barabbas!” qNow Barabbas was 14 Now lit was the preparation of the Pass- a robber. over and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, “Behold, Your King!” Chapter 19 15 But they cried out, “Away with Him! Away Sentencing to Crucifixion with Him! Crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, 1 ¶ Then aPilate took Jesus and scourged Him. “Will I crucify your King?” The chief priests 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of answered, m“We have no king but Caesar.” thorns and put it on His head. And they put on 16 nThen he delivered Him to them to be cru- Him a purple robe. cified. And they took Jesus. 3 Then they came up to Him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they bkept on striking The Crucifixion of Jesus Him with their hands. 17 ¶ And oHe, bearing His cross, pwent out to 4 ¶ Pilate went out again and said to them, a place called the place of a skull, which is “Behold, I bring Him out to you cso that you called in the Hebrew, Golgotha. may know that I find no fault in Him.” 18 There they crucified Him and qtwo others 5 Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of with Him, one on either side and Jesus in the thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to middle. them, “Behold, the Man!” 19 Then rPilate wrote a title and put it on the 6 dTherefore, when the chief priests and offic- cross. And the writing was, “JESUS OF ers saw Him, they cried out, saying, “Crucify NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Him! Crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “You 20 Then many of the Jews read this title, for take Him and crucify Him, for I find no fault the place where Jesus was crucified was near in Him.” to the city. And it was written in Hebrew, Greek 7 The Jews answered him, e“We have a law, and Latin. and by the law He ought to die because fHe 21 Then the chief priests of the Jews said to made Himself the Son of God.” Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ 8 Therefore, when Pilate heard that saying, he but that He said, ‘I am King of the Jews.’” was more afraid. 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written I 9 So he went again into the judgment hall and have written.” said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” gBut 23 sThen the soldiers, when they had cruci- j Mt 5:17; 20:28 k Is 55:4 l Jn 14:6 m Jn 8:47; 10:27 n Jn 19:4,6 o Lk 23:17-25 p Is 53:3; At 3:14 q Lk 23:19 Chapter 19: a Mt 20:19; 27:26 b Is 50:6 c Jn 18:33,38 d At 3:13 e Lv 24:16 f Mt 26:63-66 g Is 53:7 h Lk 22:53 i Rm 13:1 j Lk 23:2 k 1 Sm 15:24 l Mt 27:62 m Gn 49:10 n Lk 23:24 o Mk 15:21,22 p Nm 15:36 q Is 53:12 r Mt 27:37 s Lk 23:34 135 International King James Version John 20 fied Jesus, took His outer garments and made 35 ¶ And he who has seen has testified, and four parts, to each soldier a part; and also His his record is htrue. And he knows that he is coat. Now the tunic was seamless, woven from telling the truth so that you might ibelieve. the top throughout. 36 For these things were done that the Scrip- 24 They said therefore among themselves, “Let ture should be fulfilled, j“Not a bone of Him us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it will will be broken.” be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled that 37 And again another Scripture said, k“They said, t“They parted My garments among them, will look on Him whom they pierced.” and for My vesture they cast lots.” Therefore, these things the soldiers did. The Burial of Jesus 25 ¶ uNow there stood by the cross of Jesus 38 ¶ And lafter this Joseph of Arimathea, be- His mother and His mother’s sister, Mary the ing a disciple of Jesus, but secretly mfor fear of wife of vCleophas and Mary Magdalene. the Jews, asked Pilate that He might take away 26 Therefore, when Jesus saw His mother and the body of Jesus. And Pilate gave him per- wthe disciple whom He loved standing by, He mission. Therefore, he came and took the body said to His mother, x“Woman, behold your of Jesus. son!” 39 And there came also nNico-demus, who at 27 Then He said to the disciple, “Behold, your first came to Jesus by night. And he brought a mother!” And from that hour that disciple took mixture of omyrrh and aloes, about a hundred her yinto his own household. pounds. 40 Then they took the body of Jesus and The Death of Jesus pbound it in linen clothes with the spices, as 28 ¶ After this, Jesus, knowing that all things the custom of the Jews is to bury. had now been accomplished, zthat the Scrip- 41 Now in the place where He was crucified ture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst.” there was a garden, and in the garden a new 29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting tomb in which no one had yet been laid. there. And athey filled a sponge with sour wine 42 Therefore, qthey laid Jesus there rbecause and put it on hyssop and put it up to His mouth. of the Jews’ day of Preparation, for the tomb 30 Therefore, when Jesus had received the was nearby. sour wine, He said, b“It is finished.” And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. Chapter 20 31 ¶ cTherefore, the Jews, because it was the The Resurrection of Jesus day of Preparation, so dthat the bodies should 1 ¶ On the afirst day of the week Mary not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for Magdalene came early to the tomb while it was that Sabbath was a ehigh day), asked Pilate that still dark. And she saw that the bstone had been their legs might be broken and that they might taken away from the tomb. be taken away. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter and 32 Then the soldiers came and broke the legs to the cother disciple dwhom Jesus loved. And of the first and of the other who was crucified she said to them, “They have taken away the with Him. Lord out of the tomb and we do not know 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that where they have laid Him.” He was already dead, fthey did not break His 3 ¶ Therefore, ePeter went out, and the other legs. disciple, and came to the tomb. 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced 4 So they both ran together. And the other His side, and immediately gblood and water disciple ran ahead of Peter and came to the came out. tomb first. t Ps 22:18 u Mk 15:40 v Lk 24:18 w Jn 13:23; 20:2; 21:7,20,24 x Jn 2:4 y Jn 1:11; 16:32 z Ps 22:15 a Ps 69:21; Mt 27:48,50 b Jn 17:4 c Mk 15:42 d Dt 21:23 e Ex 12:16 f Ex 12:46; Nm 9:12; Ps 34:20 g 1 Jn 5:6,8 h Jn 21:24 i Jn 20:31 j Ex 12:46; Nm 9:12; Ps 34:20 k Ps 22:16,17; Zc 12:10; 13:6 l Lk 23:50-56 m Jn 7:13; 9:22; 12:42 n Jn 3:1,2; 7:50 o Mt 2:11 p Jn 20:5,7 q Is 53:9 r Jn 19:14,31 Chapter 20: a Mt 28:1-8 b Mt 27:60,66; 28:2 c Jn 21:23,24 d Jn 13:23; 19:26; 21:7,20,24 e Lk 24:12 136 International King James Version John 20 5 And stooping down and looking in, he saw Appearance to His Disciples fthe linen clothes lying there, but he did not go in. 19 ¶ sThen the same day at evening, being the 6 Then Simon Peter also came, following him. first day of the week, when the doors were shut And he went into the tomb and saw the linen where the disciples were for tfear of the Jews, clothes lying there, Jesus came and stood in their midst. And He 7 and gthe face-cloth that was around His head, said to them, u“Peace be to you.” not lying with the linen clothes, but folded to- 20 And when He had said this, He vshowed to gether in a place by itself. them His hands and His side. wThen the dis- 8 Then hthe other disciple, who came to the ciples were glad when they saw the Lord. tomb first, went in also. And he saw and be- 21 Then Jesus said to them again, “Peace be lieved. to you. xAs My Father has sent Me, even so I 9 For as yet they did not know the iScripture send you.” that He must rise again from the dead. 22 And when He had said this, He breathed 10 Then the disciples went away again to their on them. And He said to them, “Receive the own homes. Holy Spirit. 23 y“If you forgive the sins of any, their sins Appearance to Mary Magdalene have been forgiven them. And if you retain the 11 ¶ jBut Mary stood outside the tomb weep- sins of any, they are retained.” ing. And as she wept, she stooped down and 24 ¶ But Thomas, one of the twelve, zcalled looked into the tomb. Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. 12 Then she saw two angels in white sitting, 25 Therefore, the other disciples said to him, one at the head and the other at the feet, where “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, the body of Jesus had lain. “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, 13 Then they said to her, “Woman, why are and put my finger into the print of the nails you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they and thrust my hand into His side, I will not have taken away my Lord, and I do not know believe.” where they have laid Him.” 26 ¶ And after eight days His disciples were 14 Now kwhen she had said this, she turned again inside and Thomas with them. Then Jesus around and saw Jesus standing, but ldid not came, the doors having been shut, and stood realize that it was Jesus. in their midst. And He said, “Peace be to you!” 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you 27 Then He said to Thomas, “Reach here with weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Suppos- your finger and behold My hands. And areach ing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, here your hand and thrust it into My side. And “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me do not be bunbelieving, but believing.” where You have laid Him and I will take Him 28 Then Thomas answered and said to Him, away.” “My Lord and my God.” 16 Jesus said to her, m“Mary.” She turned and 29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Me, you have believed. cBlessed are those who Teacher). have not seen and yet have believed.” 17 Jesus said to her, “Stop clinging to Me, for 30 ¶ And Jesus did dmany other signs in the I have not yet nascended to My Father. But go presence of His disciples that are not written to oMy brethren and say to them, p‘I ascend to in this book. My Father and your Father, and to qMy God 31 eBut these are written so that fyou might and your God.’” believe that Jesus gis the Christ, the Son of God, 18 ¶ rMary Magdalene came and told the dis- hand that believing you might have life through ciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and that He His name. had spoken these things to her. f Jn 19:40 g Jn 11:44 h Jn 21:23,24 i Ps 16:10 j Mk 16:5 k Mt 28:9 l Jn 21:4 m Jn 10:3 n Hb 4:14 o Hb 2:11 p Jn 16:28; 17:11 q Ep 1:17 r Lk 24:10,23 s Lk 24:36 t Jn 9:22; 19:38 u Jn 14:27; 16:33 v At 1:3 w Jn 16:20,22 x Jn 17:18,19 y Mt 16:19; 18:18 z Jn 11:16 a Ps 22:16; Zc 12:10; 13:6; 1 Jn 1:1 b Mk 16:14 c 1 Pt 1:8 d Jn 21:25 e Lk 1:4 f 1 Jn 5:13 g Lk 2:11 h Jn 3:15,16; 5:24 137 International King James Version John 21 Chapter 21 Commission to Peter Beach Breakfast With Jesus 15 ¶ So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus 1 ¶ After these things Jesus showed Himself said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do again to the disciples at the aSea of Tiberias. In you truly love Me more than these?” He said this way He showed Himself: to Him, “Yes, Lord. You know that I love You.” 2 Simon Peter, and bThomas called Didymus, He said to him, l“Feed My lambs.” and cNathanael of dCana in Galilee, and ethe 16 He said to him again the second time, “Simon, sons of Zebedee, and two other of His disciples son of John, do you truly love Me?” He said to were together. Him, “Yes, Lord. You know that I love You.” 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fish- mHe said to him, “Shepherd My nsheep.” ing.” They said to him, “We also are going with 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son you.” They went out and entered into a boat. of John, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved And that night they caught nothing. because He said to him the third time, “Do you 4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, oYou stood on the shore. But the fdisciples did not know all things. You know that I love You.” know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. 5 Then gJesus said to them, “Children, have 18 p“Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were you caught any fish?” They answered Him, young, you dressed yourself and walked wher- “No.” ever you wished. But when you are old, you will 6 And He said to them, h“Cast the net on the stretch out your hands and another will dress you right side of the boat and you will find fish.” and carry you where you do not wish to go.” Therefore, they cast, and now they were not able 19 This He spoke, signifying qby what death to draw it in because of the multitude of fish. he should glorify God. And when He had spo- 7 Therefore, ithat disciple whom Jesus loved ken this, He said to him, r“Follow Me.” said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his The Other Disciple outer garment (for he was naked), and threw 20 ¶ Then turning around, Peter saw the dis- himself into the sea. ciple following swhom Jesus loved, twho also 8 And the other disciples came in a little boat, leaned on His breast at the supper. And he said, for they were not far from land, but about two “Lord, who is the one who betrays You?” hundred cubits, dragging the net with fish. 21 Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “Lord, and 9 Then as soon as they had come to land, they what about this man?” saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, 22 Jesus said to him, “If I want him to remain and bread. uuntil I come, what is that to you? You follow 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish Me.” that you have now caught.” 23 Then this saying went abroad among the 11 Simon Peter went up and drew the net to brethren that that disciple would not die. Yet land full of great fish, a hundred and fifty-three. Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, And although there were so many, the net was but, “If I want him to remain until I come, what not torn. is that to you?” 12 Jesus said to them, j“Come and have break- 24 ¶ This is the disciple who vtestifies of these fast.” And none of the disciples ask Him, “Who things and wrote these things. And we know are You?”, knowing that it was the Lord. that his testimony is true. 13 Jesus then came and took the bread and 25 And wthere are also many other things that gave it to them, and the fish likewise. Jesus did, the which, if they were written one 14 This is now kthe third time that Jesus by one, I xsuppose that even the world itself showed Himself to His disciples after He was would not contain the books that would be risen from the dead. written. Amen. Chapter 21: a Jn 6:1 b Jn 20:24 c Jn 1:45-51 d Jn 2:1 e Mt 4:21 f Jn 20:14 g Lk 24:41 h Lk 5:4,6,7 i Jn 13:23; 20:2 j At 10:41 k Jn 20:19,26 l At 20:28 m Hb 13:20 n Ps 79:13 o Jn 2:24,25; 16:30 p At 12:3,4 q 2 Pt 1:13,14 r Mt 4:19; 16:24 s Jn 13:23; 20:2 t Jn 13:25 u Rv 2:25; 3:11; 22:7,20 v Jn 19:35 w Jn 20:30 x Am 7:10 138 International King James Version Acts 1 ACTS Chapter 1 the mount called Olivet, which is a Sabbath Ascension and Reign of Jesus day’s journey from Jerusalem. 1 ¶ The former account I made, O aTheophilus, 13 And when they had entered the city, they of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, went up tto an upper room where they were 2 buntil the day in which He was taken up, staying: uPeter and James and John and An- after He through the Holy Spirit chad given drew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and commandments to the apostles whom He had Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and chosen. vSimon the Zealot, and wJudas the son of James. 3 dTo these men He also showed Himself alive 14 xThese all continued with one mind in by many infallible proofs after His suffering, prayer with ythe women, and Mary the mother being seen by them forty days and speaking of of Jesus, and with zHis brothers. the things concerning the kingdom of God. 15 ¶ Now in those days Peter stood up in the 4 ¶ eAnd being assembled together with them, midst of the brothers (the number aof the group He commanded them not to depart from Jerusa- was about a hundred and twenty), and said, lem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, 16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to “Which,” He said, “you have fheard from Me; be fulfilled bthat the Holy Spirit spoke before 5 g“for John indeed baptized with water, hbut by the mouth of David concerning Judas, cwho you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not was a guide to those who took Jesus. many days from now.” 17 “For dhe was numbered with us and had 6 Therefore, when they had come together, obtained a part in ethis ministry.” they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this 18 f(Now this man purchased a field with gthe time restore the kingdom to Israel?” reward of iniquity, and falling headlong, he 7 And He said to them, i“It is not for you to burst open in the middle and all his entrails jknow the times or the seasons that the Father gushed out. has set by His own authority. 19 And it became known to all who were liv- 8 k“But you will receive power lwhen the Holy ing in Jerusalem, so that the field is called in Spirit comes upon you. And myou will be My their own language, Akeldama, that is to say, witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, The Field of Blood.) and in nSamaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 20 “For it is written in the book of Psalms, 9 ¶ Now owhen He had spoken these things, h‘Let his habitation be desolate, and let no one while they were looking, pHe was taken up and dwell in it,’ and, i‘Let another take his place.’ a cloud received Him out of their sight. 21 “Therefore, of these men who have ac- 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward companied us all the time that the Lord Jesus heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood went in and out among us— by them in qwhite clothing, 22 “beginning from the baptism of John to 11 who also said, “You men of Galilee, why that day when jHe was taken up from us—one do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same of these must kbecome a witness with us of Jesus who was taken up from you into heaven His resurrection.” rwill come in like manner as you have watched 23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Him go into heaven.” lBarsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Matthias Replaces Judas 24 Then they prayed and said, “You, Lord, 12 ¶ sThen they returned to Jerusalem from mwho know the hearts of all men, show which

ACTS: Chapter 1: a Lk 1:3 b Mk 16:19 c Mt 28:19 d Mk 16:12,14 e Lk 24:49 f Jn 14:16,17,26; 15:26 g Mt 3:11 h Jl 2:28 i 1 Th 5:1 j At 2:1,4 k Lk 24:49 l Lk 24:48 m At 8:1,5,14 n Cl 1:23 o Lk 24:50,51 p At 1:2 q Jn 20:12 r Dn 7:13; Mt 24:30; 26:64; Mk 14:62; Lk 21:27; Rv 1:7; 14:14 s Lk 24:52 t At 9:37,39; 20:8 u Mt 10:2-4 v Lk 6:15 w Jd 1 x At 2:1,46 y Lk 23:49,55 z Mt 13:55 a Rv 3:4 b Ps 41:9; 55:12-14,20; Mt 26:14-16, 21-25, 47-50 c Lk 22:47 d Mt 10:4 e At 1:25 f Mt 27:3-10 g Mk 14:21 h Ps 69:25 i Ps 109:8; Jn 17:12 j At 1:9 k At 1:8; 2:32 l At 15:22 m 1 Sm 16:7 139 International King James Version Acts 2 of these two You have chosen, mean?” 25 n“so that he may take part in this ministry 13 Others mocking, said, “These men are full and apostleship, from which Judas by trans- of new wine.” gression fell, so that he might go to his own place.” Peter Unlocks the Kingdom Reign 26 Then they cast their lots and the lot fell on 14 ¶ But Peter, standing up with the eleven, Matthias. And he was numbered with the lifted up his voice and said to them, “You men eleven apostles. of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you and give heed to my Chapter 2 words. The Spirit Comes upon the Apostles 15 “For these men are not drunken as you 1 ¶ Now when athe day of Pentecost came, suppose, jsince it is only the third hour of the bthey were all together in one place. day. 2 Then suddenly there came a sound from 16 “But this is that which was spoken by the heaven like a rushing mighty wind. And cit prophet Joel: filled all the house where they were sitting. 17 ‘And kit will come to pass in the last days,’ 3 Then there appeared to them tongues as of God says, l‘that I will pour out of My Spirit fire being distributed, and it sat upon each of upon all flesh. And your sons and myour daugh- them. ters will prophesy, and your young men will 4 And dthey were all filled with the Holy Spirit see visions, and your old men will dream and began eto speak with other languages as dreams. the Spirit gave them the ability. 18 And on My men and women bondservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. nAnd International Visitors they will prophesy. 5 ¶ Now there were Jews dwelling in Jerusa- 19 And oI will show wonders in heaven above lem, fdevout men out of every nation under and signs in the earth beneath: blood and fire heaven. and vapor of smoke. 6 And when this sound occurred, the gmultitude 20 pThe sun will be turned into darkness and came together. And they were confused be- the moon into blood, before that great and glo- cause everyone heard them speaking in his own rious day of the Lord comes. language. 21 And it will come to pass that qwhoever will 7 And they were all amazed and marveled, call on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ saying one to another, “Behold, are not all these 22 ¶ “You men of Israel, hear these words. who speak hGalileans? Jesus of Nazareth was a Man approved by God 8 “And how is it that we each one hears them among you rby miracles and wonders and signs in our own native dialects where we were born? that God did through Him in your midst, as 9 “Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and you yourselves also know. residents in Mesopotamia, Judea and 23 “He swas delivered by the determined coun- iCappadocia, Pontus and Asia, sel and foreknowledge of God, and tyou by 10 “Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the lawless hands have crucified and killed. parts of Libya about Cyrene, and visitors from 24 “But uGod raised Him up, having loosed Rome, Jews and proselytes, the pains of death, because it was not possible 11 “Cretes and Arabians; we hear them speak- that He should be held by it. ing in our languages the wonderful works of 25 “For David says concerning Him, v‘I fore- God.” saw the Lord always before my face, for He is 12 And they were all amazed and were in at my right hand, so that I should not be doubt, saying to one another, “What does this shaken. n At 1:17 Chapter 2: a Lv 23:15 b At 1:4,5,26 c At 4:31 d At 1:5 e Mk 16:17 f At 8:2 g At 4:32 h At 1:11 i 1 Pt 1:1 j 1 Th 5:7 k Jl 2:28-32 l At 10:45 m At 21:9 n 1 Co 12:10 o Jl 2:30 p Mt 24:29 q Rm 10:13 r Jn 3:2; 5:6 s Lk 22:22 t At 5:30 u Rm 8:11 v Ps 16:8-11 140 International King James Version Acts 3 26 Therefore, my heart rejoiced and my tongue 40 ¶ And with many other words he testified was glad. Moreover, my flesh will also rest in and exhorted, saying, “Save yourselves from hope this perverse generation.” 27 because You will not leave My soul in 41 Then those who received his word were wHades, nor will You allow Your Holy One to baptized. And the same day there were added see xdecay. to them about three thousand souls. 28 You have made known to me the ways of 42 mAnd they continued steadfastly in the life. You will make me full of joy with Your apostles’ teaching, and fellowship in the break- presence.’ ing of bread, and in prayers. 29 “Brethren, let me freely speak to you yof 43 And fear came upon every soul. And nmany the patriarch David, that he is both dead and wonders and signs were done through the buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. apostles. 30 “Therefore, being a prophet zhe knew that 44 Now all who believed were together and God had sworn to him with an oath that of the ohad all things in common. fruit of his body, He would seat one on his 45 And they sold their possessions and goods throne. and pdivided them to all, as everyone had need. 31 “Foreseeing this, he spoke of the resurrec- 46 And qcontinuing daily with one accord rin tion of the Christ, athat His soul was not left in the temple and sbreaking bread from house to Hades, nor did His flesh see decay. house, they ate their food with gladness and 32 b“This Jesus God has raised up, cto which sincerity of heart, we all are witnesses. 47 praising God and having favor with all the 33 “Therefore, dbeing exalted at ethe right hand people. And tthe Lord added to their number of God, and fhaving received from the Father daily those who were being saved. the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has gpoured out this that you now see and hear. Chapter 3 34 “For David did not ascend into the heav- Healing of a Cripple ens. But he says himself, h‘The Lord said to 1 ¶ Now Peter and John went up together ainto my Lord, “Sit at My right hand the temple at the hour of prayer, bthe ninth hour. 35 until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’ 2 And ca certain man who was lame from his 36 “Therefore, let all the house of Israel know mother’s womb was carried to the temple, assuredly that God has made this same Jesus whom they laid daily at the gate that is called whom you have crucified, both Lord and Beautiful, dto ask alms of those who entered Christ.” into the temple. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to go The Church Begins into the temple, he asked for alms. 37 ¶ Now when they heard this, ithey were cut 4 Then Peter, fixing his eyes on him with John, to the heart. And they said to Peter and the rest said, “Look at us.” of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what will 5 And he gave them his attention, expecting we do?” to receive something from them. 38 Then Peter said to them, j“Repent and be 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus have, but what I have I give to you. eIn the Christ for the remission of sins. And you will name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. walk.” 39 “For the promise is to you and kto your 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted children, and lto all who are afar off, as many him up. And immediately his feet and ankle as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” bones received strength. w At 2:31,32; Hb 13:20 x At 13:30-37 y At 13:36 z Ps 132:11 a Ps 16:10; Is 53:10 b At 2:24 c At 1:8; 3:15 d Ps 110:1; At 5:31 e Hb 10:12 f Jn 14:26 g Mt 3:11; At 2:1-11,17; 10:45 h Ps 68:18; 110:1; Jn 20:17; 1 Co 15:25; Ep 1:20; Hb 1:13 i Lk 3:10,12,14 j Lk 24:47 k Jl 2:28,32 l Ep 2:13 m At 1:14 n At 2:22 o At 4:32,34,37; 5:2 p Is 58:7 q At 1:14 r Lk 24:53 s At 2:42; 20:7 t At 5:14 Chapter 3: a At 2:46 b Ps 55:17 c At 14:8 d Jn 9:8 e At 4:10 141 International King James Version Acts 4 8 And fleaping up, he stood and walked. Then was before appointed for you, he entered with them into the temple, walking 21 x“whom heaven must receive until the times and leaping and praising God. of yrestoration of all things zthat God has spo- 9 gNow all the people saw him walking and ken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since praising God. the world began. 10 And they knew that it was he who hsat for 22 “For Moses truly said to the fathers, a‘A alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple. And prophet will the Lord your God raise up to they were filled with wonder and amazement you from your brethren, like me. Him you will at what had happened to him. hear in all things whatever He will say to you. 23 ‘And it will come to pass that every soul Peter Addresses the Witnesses who will not hear that prophet, will be de- 11 ¶ Now as the lame man, who was healed, stroyed from among the people.’ held to Peter and John, all the people, full of 24 “Yes, ball the prophets from Samuel and amazement, ran together to them at what was those that follow, as many as have spoken, have icalled the Porch of Solomon. likewise foretold these days. 12 And when Peter saw it, he answered to the 25 c“You are the sons of the prophets, and of people, “You men of Israel, why do you mar- the covenant that God made with our fathers, vel at this? Or why do you look so earnestly at saying to Abraham, d‘And in your seed will all us as though by our own power or holiness we the families of the earth be blessed.’ had made this man walk? 26 “When God raised up His Servant Jesus 13 j“The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and He sent Him to you efirst to bless you fby the God of our fathers, has kglorified His Son turning every one of you away from his iniq- Jesus, whom you ldelivered up and mdenied in uities.” the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. Chapter 4 14 “But you denied nthe Holy and oJust One, Testimony of a True Miracle and pasked for a murderer to be granted to you. 1 ¶ Now as they spoke to the people, the priests 15 “And you killed the Prince of life, qwhom and the captain of the temple guard and the God has raised from the dead, rof which we aSadducees came upon them, are witnesses. 2 being disturbed that they taught the people 16 s“And on the basis of faith in His name, and preached in Jesus the resurrection from this man, whom you see and know, was made the dead. strong. Yes, the faith that comes through Him 3 So they laid hands on them, and put them in has given him this perfect soundness in the custody until the next day, for it was already presence of you all. evening. 17 “And now, brethren, I know that tthrough 4 But many of those who heard the word be- ignorance you did it, as did also your rulers. lieved. And the number of the men was about 18 “But uthose things that God before had five thousand. announced vby the mouth of all His prophets, 5 ¶ Now it came to pass on the next day that that the Christ should suffer, He has thus ful- their rulers and elders and scribes, filled. 6 and bAnnas the high priest, and Caiaphas 19 “Therefore, wrepent and be converted so and John and Alexander, and as many as were that your sins may be blotted out, in order that of the family of the high priest, were gathered the times of refreshing may come from the pres- together in Jerusalem. ence of the Lord. 7 And when they had set them in their midst, 20 “And that He may send Christ Jesus, who they asked, c“By what authority or by what f Is 35:6 g At 4:16,21 h Jn 9:8 i Jn 10:23 j Jn 5:30 k Jn 7:39; 12:23; 13:31 l Mt 27:2 m Mt 27:20 n Mk 1:24 o At 7:52 p Jn 18:40 q At 2:24 r At 2:32 s Mt 9:22 t Lk 23:34 u At 26:22 v Ps 22; Is 53; 1 Pt 1:10 w At 2:38; 26:20 x At 1:11 y Mt 17:11 z Lk 1:70 a Dt 18:15,18,19 b Lk 24:25 c Rm 9:4,8 d Gn 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14 e Rm 1:16; 2:9 f Mt 1:21 Chapter 4: a Mt 22:23 b Lk 3:2 c Mt 21:23 142 International King James Version Acts 4 name have you done this?” they let them go, finding no way that they might 8 dThen Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said punish them qbecause of the people, for all to them, “You rulers of the people and elders rglorified God for swhat was done. of Israel, 22 For the man was over forty years old on 9 “if we this day are judged for a good deed whom this miracle of healing was worked. done to the impotent man, by what means he has been made whole, Prayer of the Disciples 10 “let it be known to you all, and to all the 23 ¶ And being let go, tthey went to their own people of Israel, ethat by the name of Jesus companions and reported all that the chief Christ of Nazareth whom you crucified, fwhom priests and elders had said to them. God raised from the dead, even by Him this 24 Now when they heard this, they lifted up man stands here before you whole. their voices to God with one accord. And they 11 “He is the gstone that was rejected by you, said, “Lord, uYou are God, who have made the builders, who has become the chief cor- heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in nerstone. them, 12 “And hthere is salvation in no other, for 25 “who through the Holy Spirit by the mouth there is no other name under heaven given of our father, Your servant David, said, v‘Why among men by which we must be saved.” did the nations rage and the people devise fu- 13 ¶ Now when they saw the boldness of Pe- tile things? ter and John, iand perceived that they were un- 26 The kings of the earth stood up, and the educated and ordinary men, they marveled. rulers were gathered together against the Lord And they took note of them, that they had been and against His Christ.’ with Jesus. 27 “For wtruly in this city there were gathered 14 And seeing the man who was healed together against xYour holy Servant Jesus, jstanding with them, they could say nothing ywhom You have anointed, both Herod and against it. Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people 15 But when they had commanded them to go of Israel, aside out of the Council, they conferred among 28 z“to do whatever Your hand and Your coun- themselves, sel determined before to be done. 16 saying, k“What will we do to these men? 29 “And now, Lord, behold their threats and For indeed, a notable miracle has been done grant to Your servants athat with all boldness by them and is lapparent to all those who dwell they may speak Your word in Jerusalem. And we cannot deny it. 30 “by stretching out Your hand to heal, band 17 “But in order that it spread no further among that signs and wonders may be done cthrough the people, let us sternly threaten them so that the name of dYour holy Servant Jesus.” they speak no longer to anyone in this name.” 31 Now when they had prayed, ethe place was 18 And mthey called them and commanded shaken where they were assembled together. them not to speak at all nor teach in the name Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. of Jesus. fAnd they spoke the word of God with bold- 19 But Peter and John answered and said to ness. them, n“Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you more than to God, you Fellowship of the Believers judge. 32 ¶ Now the multitude of those who believed 20 o“For we cannot but speak the things that gwere of one heart and one soul. hAnd no one pwe have seen and heard.” said that any of the things that he possessed was 21 So when they had further threatened them, his own. But they had all things in common. d Lk 12:11,12 e At 2:22; 3:6,16 f At 2:24 g Ps 118:22; Is 28:16; 1 Pt 2:4-8 h 1 Tm 2:5,6 i 1 Co 1:27 j At 3:11 k Jn 11:47 l At 3:7-10 m At 5:28,40 n At 5:29 o At 1:8; 2:32 p 1 Jn 1:1,3 q At 5:26 r Mt 15:31 s At 3:7,8 t At 2:44-46; 12:12 u Ex 20:11 v Ps 2:1,2 w Lk 22:2; 23:1,8 x Lk 1:35 y Jn 10:36 z At 2:23; 3:18 a At 4:13,31; 9:27; 13:46; 14:3; 19:8; 26:26 b At 2:43; 5:12 c At 3:6,16 d At 4:27 e At 2:2,4; 16:26 f At 4:29 g Rm 15:5,6 h At 2:44 143 International King James Version Acts 5 33 And with igreat power the apostles gave 10 fThen she fell down immediately at his feet jwitness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. and breathed her last. And the young men came And kgreat grace was upon them all. in and found her dead, and carrying her out, 34 Nor was there any among them who lacked, buried her by her husband. lfor as many as were owners of land or houses 11 And ggreat fear came upon all the church sold them and brought the proceeds of the and upon as many as heard these things. things that were sold 35 mand laid them at the apostles’ feet. nAnd Witness of the Apostles distribution was made to everyone according 12 ¶ And hby the hands of the apostles many as each had need. signs and wonders were done among the 36 And Joseph, who by the apostles was sur- people. iAnd they were all with one accord in named Barnabas, (which is translated, The Son Solomon’s Porch. of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of 13 And jthe rest did not dare join with them, Cyprus, kbut the people highly esteemed them. 37 ohaving land, sold it and brought the money 14 And all the more men and women believed and laid it at the apostles’ feet. in the Lord and were added to their number. 15 As a result, they brought out the sick into Chapter 5 the streets and laid them on beds and pallets Ananias and Sapphira so lthat at least the shadow of Peter passing by 1 ¶ But a certain man named Ananias, with might overshadow some of them. Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 16 There also came a multitude out of the cit- 2 And he kept back some of the price, his wife ies around Jerusalem, bringing msick people also being aware of it. And he brought a cer- and those who were afflicted with unclean spir- tain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. its. And they were all being healed. 3 aBut Peter said, “Ananias, why has bSatan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and Persecution of the Apostles keep back part of the price of the land? 17 ¶ nThen the high priest rose up, and all those 4 “While it remained, was it not your own? who were with him (that is the sect of the And after it was sold, was it not under your Sadducees), and were filled with indignation. own authority? Why have you conceived this 18 And othey laid their hands on the apostles thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, and put them in the common prison. but to God.” 19 But during the night pthe angel of the Lord 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias cfell opened the prison doors and brought them out. down and breathed his last. And great fear came And he said, on all those who heard these things. 20 “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the 6 And the young men arose, dwrapped him up people qall the words of this life.” and carried him out and buried him. 21 Now when they heard this, they entered 7 Now it was about three hours later when his into the temple early in the morning and taught. wife came in, not knowing what had happened. rBut the high priest came and those who were 8 And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether with him. And they called the Council together you sold the land for so much?” And she said, and all the Senate of the children of Israel, and “Yes, for so much.” sent to the prison to have them brought. 9 Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you 22 ¶ But when the officers came and did not have agreed together eto tempt the Spirit of the find them in the prison, they returned and re- Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have bur- ported, ied your husband are at the door, and will carry 23 saying, “Truly, we found the prison securely you out.” shut and the guards standing before the doors. i At 1:8 j At 1:22 k Rm 6:15 l At 2:45 m At 4:37; 5:2 n At 2:45; 6:1 o At 4:34,35; 5:1,2 Chapter 5: a Dt 23:21 b Lk 22:3 c At 5:10,11 d Jn 19:40 e At 5:3,4 f At 5:5 g At 2:43; 5:5; 19:17 h At 2:43; 4:30; 6:8; 14:3; 15:12 i At 3:11; 4:32 j Jn 9:22 k At 2:47; 4:21 l At 19:12 m Mk 16:17,18 n At 4:1,2,6 o Lk 21:12 p At 12:7; 16:26 q Jn 6:63,68; 17:3 r At 4:5,6 144 International King James Version Acts 6 But when we opened the doors, we found no in the days of the taxing. And he drew away man inside!” many people after him. He also perished, and 24 Now when sthe captain of the temple guard all those who followed him were scattered. and the chief priests heard these things, they 38 “And now I say to you, stay away from wondered what the result would be to this. these men and let them alone. For if their pur- 25 Then one came and told them, “Behold, pose or this work is from men, it will come to the men whom you put in prison are standing nothing. in the temple and teaching the people.” 39 i“But if it is from God, you cannot over- 26 Then the captain went with the officers throw it, lest you even be found jfighting against and brought them without violence, tfor they God.” feared the people, lest they might be stoned. 40 So they agreed with him. And after they 27 And when they had brought them, they set kcalled the apostles land had beaten them, they them before the Council. And the high priest commanded that they should not speak in the asked them, name of Jesus. Then they let them go. 28 saying, u“Did we not strictly command you 41 So they departed from the presence of the that you should not teach in this name? And council, mrejoicing that they were counted look, you have filled Jerusalem with your worthy to suffer shame for His name. teaching vand intend to bring this Man’s wblood 42 And daily nin the temple and in every house, upon us!” othey did not cease teaching and preaching 29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered Jesus as the Christ. and said, x“We must obey God rather than men. 30 y“The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, Chapter 6 whom you killed and zhanged on a tree. The Seven Servants 31 a“God has exalted Him to His right hand to 1 ¶ Now in those days awhen the number of be a bPrince and a cSavior, dto give repentance the disciples was multiplying, there arose a to Israel and forgiveness of sins. murmuring of the bGrecian Jews against the 32 “And ewe are His witnesses of these things, Hebraic Jews, because their widows were ne- and so also is the Holy Spirit fwhom God has glected cin the daily distribution of food. given to those who obey Him.” 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the 33 ¶ When they heard this, they were gcut to disciples and said, d“It is not desirable that we the heart and plotted to kill them. should leave the word of God and serve tables. 34 Then one in the Council stood up, a Phari- 3 “Therefore, brethren, elook out from among see named hGamaliel, a doctor of the law re- you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy spected among all the people. And he com- Spirit and wisdom, whom we may designate manded them to put the apostles out for a short over this fbusiness. time. 4 “But we gwill give ourselves continually to 35 Then he said to them, “You men of Israel, prayer and to the ministry of the word.” take heed to yourselves what you intend to do 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. concerning these men. Then they chose Stephen, ha man full of faith 36 “For some time ago Theudas rose up, boast- and of the Holy Spirit, and iPhilip, and ing himself to be somebody. A number of men, Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and about four hundred, joined themselves with Parmenas, and jNicolas, a proselyte from An- him. But he was killed, and as many as fol- tioch. lowed him were scattered and brought to noth- 6 And these they set before the apostles. Now ing. kwhen they had prayed, they llaid their hands 37 “After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up on them. s At 4:1; 5:26 t Mt 21:26 u At 4:17,18 v At 2:23,36 w Mt 23:35 x At 4:19 y At 3:13,15 z 1 Pt 2:24 a At 2:33,36 b At 3:15 c Mt 1:21 d Lk 24:47 e Jn 15:26,27 f At 2:4; 10:44 g At 2:37; 7:54 h At 22:3 i 1 Co 1:25 j At 7:51; 9:5 k At 4:18 l Mt 10:17 m 1 Pt 4:13-16 n At 2:46 o At 4:20,29 Chapter 6: a At 2:41; 4:4 b At 9;29; 11:20 c At 4:35; 11:29 d Ex 18:17 e 1 Tm 3:7 f 1 Tm 3:8-13 g At 2:42 h At 6:3; 11:24 i At 8:5,26; 21:8 j Rv 2:6,15 k At 1:24 l 2 Tm 1:6 145 International King James Version Acts 7 7 So mthe word of God increased. And the not so much as to put his foot on. But when he number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusa- had no child, gHe promised that He would give lem greatly. And a great company nof the priests it to him for a possession, and to his descen- were obedient to the faith. dants after him. 8 ¶ And Stephen, full of grace and power, did 6 “And God spoke in this way, hthat his seed great owonders and miracles among the people. would dwell in a foreign land, and that they 9 Then there arose some from what is called would be brought into ibondage and mistreated the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including four hundred years. Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from 7 j‘And the nation to whom they will be in Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen. bondage I will kjudge,’ said God, l‘and after 10 Now pthey were not able to resist the wis- that they will come out and serve Me in this dom and the spirit by which he spoke. place.’ 11 qThen they secretly stirred up men who 8 “And mHe gave him the covenant of circum- said, “We have heard him speak blasphemous cision. And nso Abraham begot Isaac and cir- words against Moses and against God.” cumcised him the eighth day. oAnd Isaac be- 12 So they stirred up the people and the el- got Jacob, and pJacob begot the twelve patri- ders and the scribes. Then they came upon him archs. and caught him. And they brought him to the 9 ¶ “And qthe patriarchs became jealous of Jo- Council. seph and rsold him into Egypt. sBut God was 13 Then they set up false witnesses who said, with him, “This man does not cease to speak words 10 “and delivered him out of all his afflictions. against this holy place and the law. And He tgave him favor and wisdom in the sight 14 r“For we have heard him say that this Jesus of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. And he made him of Nazareth will destroy this place and change governor over Egypt and all his house. the customs that Moses delivered us.” 11 u“Now there came a famine and great af- 15 Then all who sat in the Council, looking fliction over all the land of Egypt and Canaan. steadfastly on him, saw his face as it was the And our fathers found no food. face of an angel. 12 “But vwhen Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first. Chapter 7 13 “Now on the wsecond visit Joseph made Stephen’s History of Israel himself known to his brothers, and Joseph’s 1 ¶ Then the high priest said, “Are these things family was made known to Pharaoh. so?” 14 x“Then Joseph sent and called his father 2 And he said, a“Men, brethren, and fathers, Jacob and yall his relatives, seventy-five souls. listen. The bGod of glory appeared to our fa- 15 z“So Jacob went down to Egypt. aAnd he ther Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, died, he and our fathers. before he dwelt in cHaran. 16 “Then bthey were carried back to Shechem 3 “And He said to him, d‘Get out of your coun- and laid in cthe tomb that Abraham had pur- try and from your relatives, and come into the chased from the sons of Hamor in Shechem land that I will show you.’ for a sum of money. 4 “Then ehe came out of the land of the 17 “But when dthe time of the promise drew Chaldeans and dwelt in Haran. And from there, near that God had sworn to Abraham, ethe when his father was fdead, he moved him into people grew and multiplied in Egypt this land in which you now dwell. 18 “until another king farose who did not know 5 “And He gave him no inheritance in it, no, Joseph. m At 12:24 n Jn 12:42 o At 2:43; 5:12; 8:15; 14:3 p Lk 21:15 q 1 Kg 21:10,13 r At 10:38; 25:8 Chapter 7: a At 22:1 b Ps 29:3 c Gn 11:31,32 d Gn 12:1 e Gn 11:31; 15:7 f Gn 11:32 g Gn 12:7; 13:15; 15:3,18; 17:8; 26:3 h Gn 15:13,14,16; 47:11,12 i Ex 1:8-14; 12:40,41 j Gn 15:14 k Ez 14:13-31 l Ex 3:12 m Gn 17:-9-14 n Gn 21:1-5 o Gn 25:21-26 p Gn 29:31–30:24; 35:18,22-26 q Gn 37:4,11,28 r Gn 37:28 s Gn 39:2,21,23 t Gn 41:38-44 u Gn 41:54; 42:5 v Gn 42:1,2 w Gn 45:4,16 x Gn 45:9,27 y Dt 10:22 z Gn 46:1-7 a Gn 49:33 b Ja 24:32 c Gn 23:16 d Gn 15:13 e Ex 1:7-9 f Ex 1:8 146 International King James Version Acts 7 19 “This king dealt treacherously with our are standing is holy ground. people and illtreated our fathers, gforcing them 34 I have tseen the oppression of My people to throw out their babies so that they would who are in Egypt. And I have heard their not live. groaning, and have come down to deliver 20 h“In that time Moses was born. And he iwas them. And now come, I will usend you to Egypt.’ well pleasing to God, and nurtured in his 35 “This Moses whom they rejected, saying, father’s house three months. v‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’ is the 21 “Now jwhen he was set out, kPharaoh’s one God sent to be a ruler and a deliverer wby daughter took him away and nurtured him as the hand of an angel who appeared to him in her own son. the bush. 22 “And Moses was educated in all the wis- 36 x“He brought them out after he had yshown dom of the Egyptians, and was lmighty in words wonders and signs in the land of Egypt zand in and in deeds. the Red Sea, aand in the wilderness for forty 23 m“Then when he was forty years old, it years. came into his heart to visit his brethren, the 37 ¶ “This is that Moses who said to the chil- children of Israel. dren of Israel, b‘A Prophet will the Lord your 24 “And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he God raise up to you from your brethren, like defended him, and avenged him who was op- unto me.’ pressed. And he struck down the Egyptian, 38 c“This is the one who was in the assembly 25 “for he supposed his brethren would have in the wilderness with dthe angel who spoke to understood that God by his hand would de- him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, ethe liver them. But they did not understand. one who received the living foracles to give to 26 “And the next day he appeared to them as us. they were fighting together. And he tried to 39 “Our fathers gwould not obey him, but re- reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are breth- jected him. And in their hearts they turned back ren. Why do you wrong one another?’ to Egypt, 27 “But he who did his neighbor wrong pushed 40 h“saying to Aaron, ‘Make us gods to go him away, saying, n‘Who made you a ruler and before us. As for this Moses who brought us a judge over us?’ out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what 28 ‘Will you kill me as you did the Egyptian has become of him.’ yesterday?’ 41 “And ithey made a calf in those days and 29 o“Then at this saying, Moses fled and be- offered sacrifice to the idol, and jrejoiced in came a foreigner in the land of Midian, where the works of their own hands. he phad two sons. 42 “Then kGod turned and gave them up to 30 “Now qwhen forty years had passed, an worship lthe host of heaven, as it is written in angel appeared to him in the wilderness of the book of the Prophets, m‘O house of Israel, Mount Sinai in a flame of fire in a bush. did you offer Me slaughtered animals and sac- 31 “When Moses saw it, he marveled at the rifices for forty years in the wilderness? sight. And as he drew near to closely see it, the 43 You took up the tabernacle of Moloch and voice of the Lord came to him, the star of your god Remphan, figures that you 32 “saying, r‘I am the God of your fathers, the made to worship. And nI will carry you away God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the beyond Babylon.’ God of Jacob.’ Then Moses shook with fear 44 ¶ “Our fathers had the tabernacle of wit- and dared not look. ness in the wilderness, as He appointed, speak- 33 s“Then the Lord said to him, ‘Take your ing to Moses othat he should make it accord- sandals off your feet, for the place where you ing to the pattern that he had seen. g Ex 1:22 h Ex 2:1,2 i Hb 11:23 j Ex 2:3,4 k Ex 2:5-10 l Lk 24:19 m Ex 2:11,12 n Ex 2:14 o Hb 11:27 p Ex 2:15,21,22; 4:20; 18:3 q Ex 3:1-10 r Ex 3:6,15 s Ex 3:5,7,8,10 t Ex 2:24,25 u Ps 105:26 v Ex 2:14 w Ex 14:21 x Ex 12:41; 33:1 y Ps 105:27 z Ex 14:21 a Ex 16:1,35 b Dt 18:15,18,19 c Ex 19:3 d Gl 3:19 e Dt 5:27 f Hb 5:12 g Ps 95:8-11 h Ex 32:1,23 i Dt 9:16 j Ex 32:6,18,19 k 2 Th 2:11 l 2 Kg 21:3 m Am 5:25-27 n Jr 25:9-12 o Hb 8:5 147 International King James Version Acts 8 45 “And phaving received it in their turn, our loud voice, k“Lord, do not lay this sin to their fathers brought it in with Joshua into the land charge.” And when he had said this, he fell of the Gentiles, qwhom God drove out before asleep. the face of our fathers, until the rdays of David, 46 s“who found favor before God and tasked Chapter 8 to find a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. Persecution of the Disciples 47 “But uSolomon built Him a house. 1 ¶ Now Saul was consenting to his death. And 48 “However, vthe Most High does not dwell at that time there was a great persecution in temples made with hands, as the prophet against the church that was at Jerusalem. And says, athey were all scattered throughout the regions 49 ‘Heaven wis My throne and earth is My of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. footstool. What house will you build for Me?’ 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his says the Lord. ‘Or what is the place of My rest? burial, and bmade great lamentation over him. 50 Has My hand not xmade all these things?’ 3 As for Saul, che made havoc of the church, 51 ¶ “You ystiffnecked and zuncircumcised in entering into every house and dragging off men heart and ears. You always resist the Holy and women, committing them to prison. Spirit. You are doing just as your fathers. 52 a“Which one of the prophets have your fa- Philip Goes to Samaria thers not persecuted? And they have slain those 4 ¶ Therefore, dthose who were scattered who announced before the coming of bthe Just abroad went everywhere preaching the word. One, of whom you have now become the be- 5 Then ePhilip went down to the city of Sa- trayers and murderers, maria and preached Christ to them. 53 c“you who have received the law by the 6 Now the people with one accord gave atten- direction of angels and have not kept it.” tion to those things that Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles that he did. Stoning of Stephen 7 For funclean spirits, crying out with a loud 54 ¶ dWhen they heard these things, they were voice, came out of many who were possessed. cut to the heart. And they gnashed at him with And many who were paralyzed and lame were their teeth. healed. 55 But he, ebeing full of the Holy Spirit, looked 8 And there was great joy in that city. up intensely into heaven and saw the fglory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of Simon the Sorcerer God. 9 ¶ But there was a certain man called Simon, 56 And he said, “Behold, gI see the heavens who formerly in the city gpracticed magic and opened and the hSon of Man standing at the hastonished the people of Samaria, claiming right hand of God.” that he was someone great. 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice and 10 They all, from the least to the greatest, gave covered their ears. And they ran together upon heed to him, saying, “This man is the great him. power of God.” 58 Then they threw him out of the city and 11 Now they were giving heed to him because stoned him. And ithe witnesses laid down their he had for a long time astonished them with clothes at a young man’s feet whose name was his magical arts. Saul. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching 59 So they stoned Stephen as he called on the the things iconcerning the kingdom of God and Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, jreceive my spirit.” the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, 60 Then he kneeled down and cried out with a both men and women. p Ja 3:14; 18:1; 23:9 q Ps 44:2 r 2 Sm 6:2-15 s 2 Sm 7:1-13 t 1 Ch 22:7 u 1 Kg 6:1-38; 8:20,21 v 1 Kg 8:27 w Is 66:1,2 x Ps 102:25 y Ex 32:9 z Lv 26:41 a 2 Ch 36:16 b At 3:14; 22:14 c Ex 20:1 d At 5:33 e At 6:5 f Ex 24:17 g Mt 3:16 h Dn 7:13 i At 22:20 j Ps 31:5 k Mt 5:44 Chapter 8: a At 8:4; 11:19 b Gn 23:2 c Ph 3:6 d Mt 10:23 e At 6:5; 8:26,30 f Mk 16:17 g At 8;11; 13:6 h At 5:36 i At 1:3; 8:4 148 International King James Version Acts 9 13 Then Simon himself also believed. And Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who had when he was baptized, he continued with charge of all her treasury, and xhad come to Philip. And he was amazed, seeing the miracles Jerusalem to worship, and signs that were done. 28 was returning and sitting in his chariot. And 14 ¶ Now when the japostles who were at he was reading Isaiah the prophet. Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the 29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, and join this chariot.” 15 who, when they had come down, prayed 30 So Philip ran up and heard him reading the for them kso that they might receive the Holy prophet Isaiah. And he said, “Do you under- Spirit. stand what you are reading?” 16 For las yet He had fallen on none of them. 31 And he said, “How can I, except someone mThey were only baptized in nthe name of the guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up Lord Jesus. and sit with him. 17 Then othey laid hands on them, and they 32 The place of the Scripture that he was read- received the Holy Spirit. ing was this: y“He was led as a sheep to the 18 Now when Simon saw that through the lay- slaughter. And as a lamb silent before its ing on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit shearer, zso He did not open His mouth. was given, he offered them money, 33 In His humiliation His ajudgment was taken 19 saying, “Give me also this authority, so away. And who will declare His generation? that on whom I lay hands, he may receive the For His life is btaken from the earth.” Holy Spirit.” 34 Then the eunuch answered Philip and said, 20 But Peter said to him, “Your money perish “I ask you, of whom does the prophet say this, with you, because pyou thought that qthe gift of himself or of some other man?” of God could be purchased with money. 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, cand begin- 21 “You have neither part nor portion in this ning at this scripture he preached Jesus to him. matter, for your rheart is not right in the sight 36 Now as they went along the road they came of God. to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here 22 “Therefore, repent of this your wicked- is water! dWhat hinders me from being bap- ness and pray the Lord that, sif possible, the tized?” thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 37 [And Philip said, e“If you believe with all 23 “For I perceive that you are tfull of bitter- your heart, you may.” And he answered and ness and in the bondage of iniquity.” said, f“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of 24 Then Simon answered and said, u“Pray to God.”] the Lord for me so that none of these things 38 Then he commanded the chariot to stand that you have spoken come upon me.” still. And they both went down into the water, 25 Now when they had testified and preached both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusa- him. lem and preached the gospel in many villages 39 Now when they came up out of the water, of the Samaritans. gthe Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip so that the eunuch saw him no more. And he went The Ethiopian Eunuch on his way rejoicing. 26 ¶ And an angel of the Lord spoke to vPhilip, 40 But Philip was found at Azotus. And pass- saying, “Arise and go toward the south to the ing through, he preached in all the cities until road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” he came to hCaesarea. This is desert. 27 So he arose and went. And behold, wa man Chapter 9 of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under The Call of Paul j At 5:12,29,40 k At 2:38; 19:2 l At 19:2 m Mt 28:19 n At 10:48; 19:5 o At 6:6; 19:6 p Mt 10:8 q At 2:38; 10:45; 11:17 r Jr 17:9 s 2 Tm 2:25 t Hb 12:15 u Js 5:16 v At 6:5 w Ps 68:31; 87:4 x Jn 12:20 y Is 53:7,8 z Mt 27:12-14; Jn 19:9 a Lk 23:1-25 b Lk 23:33- 46 c Lk 24:27 d At 10:47; 16:33 e Mk 16:16 f Mt 16:16 g Ez 3:12,14 h At 21:8 149 International King James Version Acts 9 1 ¶ Now aSaul, still breathing threats and mur- mchildren of Israel. der against the disciples of the Lord, went to 16 “For nI will show him how many things he the high priest. must suffer for My oname’s sake.” 2 And he asked from him bletters to the syna- 17 pSo Ananias went his way and entered into gogues of Damascus, so that if he found any the house. And qputting his hands on him, said, of the Way, whether men or women, he might “Brother Saul, the Lord who appeared to you bring them bound to Jerusalem. on the road as you came has sent me so that 3 And cas he journeyed, he came near Dam- you might receive your sight and rbe filled with ascus. Then suddenly there shined round about the Holy Spirit.” him a light from heaven. 18 Then immediately there fell from his eyes 4 And he fell to the ground and heard a voice something like scales. And he received his sight saying to him, “Saul, Saul, dwhy are you per- and arose and was baptized. secuting Me?” 19 Now when he had received food, he was 5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And the strengthened. sThen Saul spent some days with Lord said, “I am Jesus whom you are perse- the disciples who were at Damascus. cuting. 6 “But arise and go into the city, and it will be Paul’s Ministry Begins told you what you must do.” 20 ¶ And immediately he preached Jesus in 7 Now ethe men who journeyed with him stood the synagogues, that He is the Son of God. speechless, hearing the sound, but seeing no 21 But all who heard him were amazed, and one. said, t“Is this not he who destroyed those who 8 Now Saul arose from the ground, and when called on this name in Jerusalem. And he came his eyes were opened, he could see nothing. here for that intent, that he might bring them But they led him by the hand and brought him bound to the chief priests?” to Damascus. 22 But Saul increased more in strength uand 9 Now he was three days without sight, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, neither ate nor drank. proving that this Jesus is the Christ. 10 ¶ Now there was a certain disciple at Dam- 23 ¶ Now after many days had passed, vthe ascus fnamed Ananias. And to him the Lord Jews plotted to kill him. said in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here 24 wBut their plot became known to Saul. And I am, Lord.” they were watching the gates day and night to 11 Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go kill him. to the street that is called Straight, and inquire 25 Then the disciples took him by night and in the house of Judas for one called Saul gof xlet him down by the wall in a basket. Tarsus, for he is praying. 26 ¶ And ywhen Saul had come to Jerusalem, 12 “And he has seen in a vision a man named he tried to associate with the disciples, but they Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, were all afraid of him. And they did not be- so that he might receive his sight.” lieve that he was a disciple. 13 Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have 27 zBut Barnabas took him and brought him heard from many about this man, hhow much to the apostles. And he declared to them how evil he has done to Your saints at Jerusalem. he had seen the Lord on the road and that He 14 “And here he has authority from the chief had spoken to him, aand how he had preached priests to bind all iwho call on Your name.” boldly in Damascus in the name of Jesus. 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, 28 And bhe was with them coming in and go- jfor he is a chosen vessel to Me, to bear My ing out at Jerusalem. name before the kGentiles and lkings and the 29 And he spoke boldly in the name of the

Chapter 9: a At 7:57;8:1,3; 26:10,11 b At 22:5 c 1 Co 15:8 d Mt 25:40 e At 22:9; 26:13 f At 22:12 g At 21:39; 22:3 h At 9:1 i At 7:59; 9:2,21 j Ep 3:7,8 k Rm 1:5; 11:13 l At 25:22,23; 26:1 m Rm 1:16; 9:1-5 n At 20:23 o 2 Co 4:11 p At 22:12,13 q At 8:17 r At 2:4; 4:31; 8:17; 13:52 s At 26:20 t Gl 1:13,23 u At 18:28 v 2 Co 11:26 w 2 Co 11:32 x Ja 2:15 y At 22:17-20; 26:20 z At 4:36; 13:2 a At 9:20,22 b Gl 1:18 150 International King James Version Acts 10 Lord Jesus, and disputed against the cGrecian Joppa, sand many believed on the Lord. Jews. dBut they attempted to kill him. 43 So it came to pass that he stayed many 30 When the brethren found out, they brought days in Joppa with one tSimon a tanner. him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tar- sus. Chapter 10 31 ¶ eThen the church throughout all Judea Cornelius and Galilee and Samaria had peace and were 1 ¶ There was a certain man in aCaesarea called fedified. And walking in the gfear of the Lord Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the and in the hcomfort of the Holy Spirit, they Italian cohort, were imultiplied. 2 ba devout man, and one who cfeared God with all his house, who gave many alms to the Aeneas and Dorcas people, and always prayed to God. 32 ¶ Now it came to pass as Peter passed 3 About the ninth hour of the day dhe clearly jthroughout all those regions, he came down saw in a vision an angel of God coming in to also to the saints who dwelt at Lydda. him, and saying to him, “Cornelius.” 33 And there he found a certain man named 4 Now when he looked on him, he was afraid. Aeneas who had been bedridden eight years, And he said, “What is it, Lord?” And he said for he was paralyzed. to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come 34 Then Peter said to him, “Aeneas, kJesus up for a memorial before God. Christ makes you whole. Arise and make your 5 “And now, esend men to Joppa and call for bed.” And he arose immediately. Simon whose surname is Peter. 35 Now all who dwelt at Lydda and lSharon 6 “He is staying with fSimon, a tanner, whose saw him and mturned to the Lord. house is by the sea. gHe will tell you what you 36 ¶ Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple must do.” named Tabitha, who by translation is called 7 Now when the angel who spoke to Cornelius Dorcas. This woman was full nof good works had departed, he called two of his household and charitable works that she did. servants and a devout soldier of those who 37 Now it came to pass in those days that she waited on him continually. was sick and died. When they had washed her, 8 And when he had explained all these things they laid her in an oupper chamber. to them, he sent them to Joppa. 38 And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they Peter’s Vision sent to him two men, asking him that he would 9 ¶ On the next day, as they went on their jour- not delay to come to them. ney and drew near to the city, about the sixth 39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When hour hPeter went up on the housetop to pray. he had come, they brought him into the upper 10 And he became very hungry, and wanted chamber. And all the widows stood by him to eat. But while they made ready, he fell into weeping, showing the coats and garments that a trance. Dorcas made while she was with them. 11 Then he isaw heaven opened and an object 40 But Peter pput them all out. And he qkneeled like a great sheet descending to the ground by down and prayed. And turning to the body he four corners. rsaid, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her 12 In it were all kinds of four-footed beasts of eyes. And when she saw Peter, she sat up. the earth, wild beasts and creeping things, and 41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her birds of the air. up. And when he had called the saints and wid- 13 And there came a voice to him, “Rise, Pe- ows, he presented her alive. ter. Kill and eat.” 42 Now this became known throughout all 14 But Peter said, “Not so, Lord, jfor I have c At 6:1; 11:20 d 2 Co 11:26 e At 5:11; 8:1; 16:5 f Ep 4:16,29 g Ps 34:9 h Jn 14:16 i At 16:5 j At 8:14 k At 3:6,16; 4:10 l 1 Ch 5:16; 27:29 m At 11:21; 15:19 n 1 Tm 2:10 o At 1:13; 9:39 p Mt 9:25 q At 7:60 r Mk 5:41,42 s Jn 11:45 t At 10:6 Chapter 10: a At 8:40; 23:23 b At 8:2; 9:22; 22:12 c At 10:22,35; 13:16,26 d At 10:30; 11:13 e At 11:13,14 f At 9:43 g At 11:14 h At 10:9-32; 11:5-14 i At 7:56 j Dt 14:3,7 151 International King James Version Acts 10 never eaten anything common or unclean.” nation. But rGod has showed me that I should 15 Then the voice spoke to him again the sec- not call anyone common or unclean. ond time, k“What God has cleansed, you must 29 “Therefore, I came to you without any ob- not consider common.” jection as soon as I was sent for. Therefore, I 16 This was done three times. And the object ask for what reason you have sent for me?” was taken up again into heaven. 30 Then Cornelius said, “Four days ago to 17 ¶ Now while Peter was perplexed in him- this hour I was praying in my house during the self what this vision that he had seen meant, ninth hour. And behold, sa man stood before behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius me tin shining clothes. had made inquiry for Simon’s house. And they 31 “And he said, ‘Cornelius, uyour prayer has stood before the gate. been heard and vyour alms have been remem- 18 Then they called and asked whether Simon, bered in the sight of God. who was surnamed Peter, was lodging there. 32 ‘Therefore, send to Joppa and call Simon 19 While Peter thought about the vision, lthe here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodged by Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seek- the sea in the house of Simon a tanner.’ ing you.” 33 “Immediately, therefore, I sent to you and 20 m“Arise therefore, and go down and go with you have been kind to come. Now therefore, them, doubting nothing, for I have sent them.” we are all here present before God to hear all 21 Then Peter went down to the men and said, things that are commanded you by the Lord.” “Behold, I am he whom you seek. For what 34 ¶ Then Peter opened his mouth and said, reason have you come?” w“Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter 22 And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a of persons. just man, and one who fears God and nhas a 35 “But xin every nation he who fears Him good reputation among all the nation of the and works righteousness is yaccepted by Him. Jews, was directed by a holy angel to send for 36 “The word that God sent to the children of you to come to his house and to hear words Israel, zpreaching peace through Jesus Christ— from you.” aHe is Lord of all— 23 Then he called them in and lodged them. 37 “that word, I say, you know. That word And on the next day Peter went away with was published throughout all Judea, bbeginning them, oand some brethren from Joppa accom- from Galilee after the baptism that John panied him. preached: 38 “how cGod anointed Jesus of Nazareth with The Conversion of Cornelius the Holy Spirit and with power. He dwent about 24 ¶ Now the following day they entered doing good and healing all who were oppressed Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and by the devil, efor God was with Him. had called together his relatives and close 39 “And we are fwitnesses of all things that friends. He did both in the land of the Jews and in 25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met Jerusalem, whom they also gkilled by hanging him and fell down at his feet and worshiped Him on a tree. him. 40 h“God raised Him up the third day and 26 But Peter took him up, saying, p“Stand up. granted that He be manifested, I myself also am a man.” 41 i“not to all the people, but to witnesses cho- 27 Now as he talked with him, he went in and sen before by God, even to us jwho ate and found many who had come together. drank with Him after He rose from the dead. 28 Then he said to them, “You know that it is 42 “And kHe commanded us to preach to the an qunlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to people and to testify lthat it is He who was or- keep company with or come to one of another dained by God to be the Judge mof the living k Rm 14:14 l At 11:12 m At 15:7-9 n At 22:12 o At 10:45; 11:12 p At 14:14,15 q Jn 4:9; 18:28 r At 10:14,35; 15:8,9 s At 1:10 t Mt 28:3 u Dn 10:12 v Hb 6:10 w Dt 10:17 x Ep 2:13 y Ps 15:1,2 z Is 57:19 a Rm 10:12 b Lk 4:14 c Lk 4:18 d Mt 4:23 e Jn 3:2; 8:29 f At 1:8 g At 2:23 h Hs 6:2; At 2:24; 1 Co 15:4 i Jn 14:17,19,22; 15:27 j Lk 24:30,41-43 k Mt 28:19 l Jn 5:22,27 m 1 Pt 4:5 152 International King James Version Acts 11 and the dead. heaven, ‘What God has cleansed, you must no 43 n“To Him all the prophets bear witness, longer call common.’ that through His name oeveryone who believes 10 “And this was done three times, and ev- in Him will receive premission of sins.” erything was drawn up again into heaven. 44 ¶ While Peter was still speaking these 11 “And behold, at that moment there were words, qthe Holy Spirit fell on all those who three men already at the house where I was heard the word. staying, having been sent to me from Caesarea. 45 And rthose of the circumcision who be- 12 “And fthe Spirit told me to go with them, lieved were astonished, as many as came with doubting nothing. Moreover, gthese six breth- Peter, sbecause the gift of the Holy Spirit had ren accompanied me, and we entered into the been poured out also on the Gentiles. man’s house. 46 For they heard them speak with languages 13 h“And he showed us how he had seen an and magnify God. Then Peter answered, angel in his house who stood and said to him, 47 “Can anyone forbid water, that these should ‘Send men to Joppa and call for Simon, whose not be baptized who have received the Holy surname is Peter, Spirit tas well as we?” 14 ‘who will tell you words by which you and 48 uAnd he commanded them to be baptized all your house will be saved.’ vin the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked 15 “And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit him to stay for a few days. fell on them just ias on us at the beginning. 16 “Then I remembered the word of the Lord, Chapter 11 how He said, j‘John indeed baptized with wa- Explaining Gentile Evangelism ter, but kyou will be baptized with the Holy 1 ¶ Now the apostles and brethren who were Spirit.’ in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also re- 17 l“Therefore, if God gave them the like gift ceived the word of God. as He also gave to us after having believed on 2 So when Peter came up to Jerusalem, athose the Lord Jesus Christ, mwho was I that I could who were of the circumcision disputed with stand against God?” him, 18 When they heard these things, they held 3 saying, b“You went in to uncircumcised men their peace and glorified God, saying, n“Then cand ate with them.” God has also granted repentance to life to the 4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from dthe Gentiles.” beginning, and explained it in order to them, saying, The Church in Antioch 5 e“I was in the city of Joppa praying. And in 19 ¶ oNow those who were scattered abroad a trance I saw a vision, a certain object de- after the persecution that arose over Stephen, scending like a great sheet lowered by four cor- traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and ners from the sky. And it came even to me. Antioch, preaching the word to no one except 6 “When I gazed on it intently and was ob- the Jews. serving it, I saw four-footed animals of the earth 20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and wild beasts and creeping things and birds and Cyrene, who, when they had come to An- of the air. tioch, spoke to pthe Greeks, preaching the Lord 7 “Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Arise, Jesus. Peter. Kill and eat.’ 21 And qthe hand of the Lord was with them. 8 “But I said, ‘Not so, Lord. For nothing com- And a great number believed and rturned to mon or unclean has at any time entered into the Lord. my mouth.’ 22 Then news of these things came to the ears 9 “But the voice answered me again from of the church that was in Jerusalem. And they

n Zc 13;1 o Gl 3:22 p At 13:38,39 q At 4:31 r At 10:23 s At 11:18 t At 2:4; 10:44; 11:17; 15:8 u 1 Co 1:14-17 v At 2:38; 8:16; 19:5 Chapter 11: a At 10:45 b At 10:28 c Gl 2:12 d Lk 1:3 e At 10:9 f Jn 16:13 g At 10:23 h At 10:30 i At 2:1-4; 15:7-90 j Jn 1:26,33 k Is 44:3 l At 15:8,9 m At 10:47 n Rm 10:12,13; 15:9,16 o At 8:1,4 p At 6:1; 9:29 q Lk 1:66 r At 9:35; 14:1 153 International King James Version Acts 12 sent sBarnabas off to Antioch. two soldiers, bound with two chains. And the 23 Now when he came and saw the grace of guards in front of the door were watching the God, he was glad. And he tencouraged them prison. all that with purpose of heart that they remain 7 And behold, dthe angel of the Lord came to faithful to the Lord. him, and a light shone in the prison. And he 24 For he was a good man, and ufull of the struck Peter on the side and raised him up, say- Holy Spirit and of faith. vAnd many people ing, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off were added to the Lord. from his hands. 25 ¶ Then Barnabas went to wTarsus to look 8 Then the angel said to him, “Gird yourself for Saul. and bind on your sandals.” And so he did. Then 26 And when he had found him, he brought he said to him, “Put on your garment and fol- him to Antioch. And it came to pass for a whole low me.” year that they assembled with the church and 9 So he went out and followed him, and edid taught many people. And the disciples were not know that it was true what was done by the first called Christians in Antioch. angel. But fhe thought he was seeing a vision. 27 ¶ Now at this time xprophets came down 10 When they were past the first and the sec- from Jerusalem to Antioch. ond guard, they came to the iron gate that leads 28 Then one of them named yAgabus stood to the city, gwhich opened to them by itself. up and signified by the Spirit that there would And they went out and passed down one street, be a great famine throughout all the world. And and immediately the angel departed from him. this came to pass in the days of zClaudius Cae- 11 And when Peter came to himself, he said, sar. “Now I know for sure that hthe Lord has sent 29 Then the disciples, everyone according to His angel, and ihas delivered me out of the hand his ability, determined to send arelief to the of Herod and from all the expectation of the brethren who dwelt in Judea. Jewish people.” 30 bThis they did, and sent it to the elders by 12 ¶ Now when he had considered this, jhe the hands of Barnabas and Saul. came to the house of Mary, the mother of kJohn, whose surname was Mark, where many were Chapter 12 gathered together lpraying. Miraculous Escape from Prison 13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the 1 ¶ Now about that time Herod the king gate, a servant girl named Rhoda came to an- stretched out his hands to harass some of the swer. church. 14 And when she recognized Peter’s voice, 2 And he killed James athe brother of John she did not open the gate because of joy, but with the sword. ran in and announced that Peter stood before 3 When he saw that it pleased the Jews, he the gate. proceeded further to take Peter also. Now it 15 And they said to her, “You are beside your- was during bthe days of Unleavened Bread. self!” But she kept insisting that it was so. Then 4 And cwhen he had seized him, he put him in they said, m“It is his angel.” prison and delivered him to four squads of sol- 16 But Peter continued knocking. And when diers to keep him, intending after Passover to they opened the door and saw him, they were bring him out to the people. astonished. 5 ¶ So Peter was kept in prison, but prayer 17 But nmotioning to them with his hand to be was earnestly made to God for him by the silent, he described to them how the Lord had church. brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Go 6 ¶ Now when Herod was about to bring him tell these things to James and to the brethren.” out, the same night Peter was sleeping between Then he departed and went to another place. s At 4:36; 9:27 t At 13:43; 14:22 u At 6:5 v At 5:14; 11:21 w At 9:11,30 x 1 Co 12:28 y At 21:10 z At 18:2 a 1 Co 16:1 b At 12:25 Chapter 12: a Mt 4:21; 20:23 b Ex 12:15; 23:15 c Jn 21:18 d At 5:19 e Ps 126:1 f At 10:3,17; 11:5 g At 5:19; 16:26 h Ps 34:7 i Jb 5:19 j At 4:23 k At 13:5,13; 15:37 l At 12:5 m Mt 18:10 n At 13:16; 19:33; 21:40 154 International King James Version Acts 13 Herod’s Death to gCyprus. 18 ¶ Now as soon as it was day, there was no 5 Now when they were at Salamis, hthey small stir among the soldiers about what had preached the word of God in the synagogues become of Peter. of the Jews. They also had iJohn as their ap- 19 And when Herod had searched for him and prentice. not found him, he examined the guards and 6 Now when they had gone through the whole commanded that they should be put to death. island to Paphos, they found ja certain sorcerer, Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar- and stayed there. Jesus, 20 ¶ Now Herod was highly displeased with 7 who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, the people of oTyre and Sidon. But they came a prudent man. This man called for Barnabas with one accord to him, and having made and Saul and desired to hear the word of God. Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, 8 But kElymas the sorcerer (for so his name is they asked for peace because ptheir country was translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the fed by the king’s country. deputy away from the faith. 21 Now on a set day, Herod, dressed in royal 9 Then Saul, who is also called Paul, lfilled clothing, sat on his throne and made an ad- with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on him. dress to them. 10 And he said, “You who are full of all deceit 22 And the people kept shouting, “The voice and all fraud, myou son of the devil, you en- of a god and not a man!” emy of all righteousness, will you not cease 23 And immediately an angel of the Lord perverting the right ways of the Lord? qsmote him because rhe did not give God the 11 “And now, behold, nthe hand of the Lord is glory. And he was eaten by worms and died. upon you, and you will be blind, not seeing 24 But sthe word of God grew and multiplied. the sun for a time.” And immediately there fell 25 ¶ And tBarnabas and Saul returned from on him a mist and a darkness. And he went Jerusalem when they had ufulfilled their min- about seeking someone to lead him by the hand. istry, vtaking with them wJohn, whose surname 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what had was Mark. happened, believed, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord. Chapter 13 Paul and Barnabas sent out Mission to Antioch 1 ¶ Now there were ain the church that was at 13 ¶ Now when Paul and his company set sail Antioch certain prophets and teachers: from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia. bBarnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, But oJohn, departing from them, returned to and cLucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had Jerusalem. been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and 14 But when they departed from Perga, they Saul. came to Antioch in Pisidia. And they pwent into 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat the Holy Spirit said, d“Separate for Me Barna- down. bas and Saul for the work eto which I have 15 And qafter the reading of the Law and the called them.” Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to 3 Then when fthey had fasted and prayed and them, saying, “Men and brethren, if you have laid their hands on them, they sent them away. rany word of exhortation for the people, say it.” Mission to Cyprus 16 Then Paul stood up, and motioning with 4 ¶ So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they his hand, said, “Men of Israel, and syou who departed to Seleucia, and from there they sailed fear God, listen. o Mt 11:21 p Ez 27:17 q 2 Sm 24:16,17 r Ps 115:1 s At 6:7; 19:20 t At 11:30 u At 11:30 v At 13:5,13 w At 12:12; 15:37 Chapter 13: a At 14:26 b At 11:22 c Rm 16:21 d Gl 1:15; 2:9 e Hb 5:4 f At 6:6 g At 4:36 h At 13:46 i At 12:25; 15:37 j At 8:9 k Ex 7:11 l At 2:4; 4:8 m Mt 13:38 n 1 Sm 5:6 o At 15:38 p At 16:13 q Lk 4:16 r Hb 13:22 s At 10:35 155 International King James Version Acts 13 17 “The God of this people tchose our fathers who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusa- and exalted the people uwhen they dwelt as lem, who are His witnesses to the people. foreigners in the land of Egypt. And with an 32 “Now we declare to you the good news, uplifted arm, He vbrought them out of it. vthat promise which was made to the fathers, 18 w“For a period of about forty years He was 33 “that God has fulfilled the same to us their forbearing with them in the wilderness. children in that He has raised up Jesus, as it is 19 “And when He had destroyed xseven na- also written in the second Psalm, w‘You are My tions in the land of Canaan, yHe divided their Son. This day I have begotten You.’ land to them by lot— 34 “Now concerning the fact that He raised 20 “which all took about four hundred and Him up from the dead no more to return to fifty years. And after these things zHe gave decay, He said on this, x‘I will give You the them judges auntil Samuel the prophet. sure mercies of David.’ 21 b“Then they asked for a king. So God gave 35 “Therefore, He says also in another Psalm, to them cSaul the son of Kish, a man of the y‘You will not allow Your Holy One to see de- tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. cay.’ 22 “And dwhen He had removed him, eHe 36 “For David, after he had served his own raised up for them David to be their king, to generation by the will of God, zfell asleep. And whom He also gave testimony and said, f‘I have he was laid with his fathers and saw decay. found David the son of Jesse, ga man after My 37 “But He whom God raised up saw no de- own heart, who will do all My will.’ cay. 23 h“From this man’s seed, according ito prom- 38 “Therefore, let it be known to you, breth- ise, God raised up for Israel ja Savior, Jesus, ren, that athrough this Man is preached to you 24 k“after John had first preached before His the forgiveness of sins, coming the baptism of repentance to all the 39 “and bby Him all who believe are justified people of Israel. from all things from which you could not be 25 “And as John was completing his ministry, justified by the law of Moses. he said, l‘Who do you think I am? I am not He. 40 “Beware therefore, lest that come on you But behold, mthere is One coming after me, which is spoken in the prophets, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to 41 ‘Behold, cyou despisers, and marvel and untie.’ perish! For I work a work in your days, a work 26 “Men and brethren, sons of the family of that you will in no way believe, though a man Abraham, and nwhoever among you fears God, declare it to you.’” oto you the word of this salvation has been sent. 42 ¶ And when they went out of the synagogue, 27 “For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and the Gentiles kept begging that these words their rulers, pbecause they did not know Him, might be preached to them the next Sabbath. nor the voices of the prophets who are read 43 Now when the assembly was broken up, every Sabbath, they have fulfilled them in con- many of the Jews and devout proselytes fol- demning Him. lowed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to 28 “And qthough they found no grounds for them, dpersuaded them to continue in ethe grace death in Him, they asked Pilate that He should of God. be killed. 44 ¶ On the next Sabbath almost the whole 29 r“Now when they had fulfilled all that was city came together to hear the word of God. written about Him, sthey took Him down from 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they the tree and laid Him in a tomb. were filled with envy. And contradicting and 30 “But tGod raised Him from the dead. blaspheming, they fopposed those things that 31 “And uHe was seen for many days by those were spoken by Paul. t Dt 7:6-8 u At 7:17 v Ex 14:8 w Nm 14:34 x Dt 7:1 y Ja 14:1,2; 19:51 z Jg 2:16 a 1 Sm 3:20 b 1 Sm 8:5 c 1 Sm 10:20-24 d 1 Sm 15:23,26,28 e 1 Sm 16:1,12,13 f Ps 89:20 g 1 Sm 13:14 h Is 11:1 i Ps 132:11 j Mt 1:21 k Lk 3:3 l Mk 1:7 m Jn 1:20,27 n Ps 66:16 o Mt 10:6 p Lk 23:34 q Mt 27:22,23 r Lk 18:31 s Mt 27:57-61 t Mt 12:39,40; 28:6 u At 1:3,11 v Gn 3:15 w Ps 2:7; Hb 1:5; 5:5 x Ps 89:28; Is 55:3 y Ps 16:10 z At 2:29 a Jr 31:34 b Is 53:11 c Hk 1:5 d At 11:23 e Ti 2:11 f 1 Pt 4:4 156 International King James Version Acts 14 46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and rounding region. said, g“It was necessary that the word of God 7 And there they preached the gospel. should first be spoken to you. hSince you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eter- Mission to Lystra and Derbe nal life, behold, iwe turn to the Gentiles. 8 ¶ And hthere sat a certain man at Lystra with- 47 “For so has the Lord commanded us, j‘I out strength in his feet, being a cripple from have set you to be a light of the Gentiles so his mother’s womb who had never walked. that you should be for salvation to the ends of 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul then the earth.’” looked intently on him, and perceiving that he 48 Then when the Gentiles heard this, they had faith to be healed, were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. 10 he said with a loud voice, i“Stand up on kAnd as many as were disposed unto eternal your feet.” And he leaped and walked. life believed. 11 And when the people saw what Paul had 49 So the word of the Lord was published done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the throughout all the region. language of Lycaonia, j“The gods have come 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and down to us in the likeness of men.” prominent women and the leading men of the 12 So they called Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, city, and lraised up persecution against Paul Hermes, because he was the leading speaker. and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their 13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was district. just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands 51 mBut they shook off the dust of their feet to the gates. And he kwanted to offer sacrifice against them and came to Iconium. with the people. 52 And the disciples nwere filled with joy and 14 But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, owith the Holy Spirit. heard of it, lthey tore their clothes and ran in among the people, crying out Chapter 14 15 and saying, “Men, mwhy are you doing these Mission to Iconium things? nWe also are men with the same nature 1 ¶ Now it came to pass in Iconium that they as you. And we preach to you that you should went together into the synagogue of the Jews. turn from othese useless things pto the living And so they spoke so that a great multitude, God qwho made heaven and earth and the sea, both of the Jews and of the aGreeks, believed. and all things that are in them, 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gen- 16 r“who in past generations allowed all na- tiles and embittered their minds against the tions to walk in their own ways. brethren. 17 s“Nevertheless, He did not leave Himself 3 Therefore, they stayed there a long time without witness in that He did good and tgave speaking boldly in the Lord, bwho gave testi- us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, fill- mony to the word of His grace, granting signs ing our hearts with ufood and gladness.” and cwonders to be done by their hands. 18 And saying these things they scarcely re- 4 But the multitude of the city was ddivided. strained the multitudes from offering sacrifice Some sided with the Jews and some with the to them. eapostles. 19 ¶ vThen Jews came there from Antioch and 5 And when there was an attempt made both Iconium, who, having persuaded the people, by the Gentiles and by the Jews with their rul- wstoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, ers fto mistreat and stone them, supposing him to be xdead. 6 they became aware of it and gfled to Lystra 20 However, as the disciples stood around him, and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the sur- he rose up and came into the city. And the next g Rm 1:16 h Ex 32:10 i At 18:6 j Is 42:6; 49:6 k At 2:47 l 2 Tm 3:11 m Mt 10:14 n Jn 16:22 o At 2:4; 4:8,31; 13:9 Chapter 14: a At 18:4 b Hb 2:4 c At 5:12 d Lk 12:51 e At 13:2,3 f 2 Tm 3:11 g Mt 10:23 h At 3:2 i Is 35:6 j At 8:10; 28:6 k Dn 2:46 l Mt 26:65 m At 10:26 n Js 5:17 o 1 Co 8:4 p 1 Th 1:9 q Rv 14:7 r Ps 81:12 s Rm 1:19,20 t Dt 11:14 u Ps 145:16 v At 13:45,50; 14:2-5 w 2 Co 11:25 x 2 Co 12:1-4 157 International King James Version Acts 15 day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. and elders. And they reported all things that God had done with them. Return to Antioch of Syria 5 But there rose up some of the sect of the 21 ¶ And when they had preached the gospel Pharisees who believed, saying, “It is neces- to that city, and yhad taught many, they returned sary to circumcise them and to command them to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, to keep the law of Moses.” 22 confirming the souls of the disciples and 6 ¶ Now the apostles and elders came together zexhorting them to continue in the faith, and to consider this matter. teaching that awe must through much tribula- 7 And when there had been much debate, Pe- tion enter into the kingdom of God. ter rose up and said to them, f“Men and breth- 23 And when they had bdesignated elders in ren, you know that a good while ago God made every church, and had prayed with fasting, they a choice among us, that by my mouth the Gen- commended them to the Lord on whom they tiles would hear the word of the gospel and believed. believe. 24 ¶ Now after they had passed throughout 8 “And God, gwho knows the hearts, testified Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. to them, hgiving them the Holy Spirit just as 25 And when they had preached the word in He also did to us. Perga, they went down to Attalia. 9 “And iHe put no distinction between us and 26 Now from there they sailed to Antioch, them, jpurifying their hearts by the faith. from where they had been commended to the 10 “Now therefore, why do you test God kby grace of God for the work that they fulfilled. putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples that 27 Now when they had come and gathered neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? the church together, cthey reported all that God 11 “But lwe believe that through the grace of had done with them and how He had dopened the Lord Jesus we will be saved in the same the door of faith to the Gentiles. way as they.” 28 So there they remained a long time with 12 ¶ Then all the multitude kept silent and lis- the disciples. tened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what signs and wonders God had mworked among Chapter 15 the Gentiles through them. Defense Against Legal Religiosity 13 ¶ And after they stopped speaking, nJames 1 ¶ Now acertain men who came down from answered, saying, “Men and brethren, listen Judea taught the brethren, b“Except you are cir- to me. cumcised after the custom of Moses, you can- 14 o“Simeon has declared how God at the first not be saved.” visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people 2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no for His name. small dissension and debate with them, they 15 “And with this the words of the Prophets determined that cPaul and Barnabas, and cer- agree, as it is written, tain others of them, should go up to Jerusalem 16 ‘After pthis I will return and will build again to the apostles and elders concerning this ques- the tabernacle of David that is fallen down. tion. And I will build again the ruins of it. And I 3 Therefore, dbeing sent on their way by the will set it up, church, they passed through Phoenicia and 17 so that the rest of mankind may seek after Samaria, edescribing the conversion of the the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called Gentiles. And they caused great joy to all the by My name, says the Lord who does these brethren. things, 4 ¶ Now when they came to Jerusalem, they 18 and makes them known from the begin- were received by the church and the apostles ning of the ages.’ y Mt 28:19 z At 11:23 a 2 Tm 2:12; 3:12 b Ti 1:5 c At 15:4,12 d 2 Co 2:12 Chapter 15: a Gl 2:12 b Ph 3:2 c Gl 2:1 d Rm 15:24 e At 14:27; 15:4,12 f At 10:20 g At 1:24 h At 2:4; 10:44,47 i Rm 10:12 j At 10:15,28 k Mt 23:4 l Rm 3:4; 5:15 m At 14:27; 15:3,4 n At 12:17 o At 15:7 p Am 9:11,12 158 International King James Version Acts 16 19 “Therefore, qmy judgment is that we not themselves, fexhorted and strengthened the trouble those from among the Gentiles who brethren with many words. rare turning to God, 33 Now after they had stayed there for a time, 20 “but that we swrite to them that they ab- they were gsent away in peace from the breth- stain tfrom things polluted by idols, and ufrom ren to those who sent them. fornication, and vfrom things strangled, and 34 But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. from blood. 35 hPaul and Barnabas also continued in Anti- 21 “For Moses from ancient generations has och, teaching and preaching the word of the in every city those who preach him, wbeing read Lord with many others also. in the synagogues every Sabbath.” Disagreement over Mark Letter to the Gentile Disciples 36 ¶ Now after some days, Paul said to Barna- 22 ¶ Then it pleased the apostles and elders, bas, “Let us go again and visit our brethren in with the whole church, to send chosen men of every city where we have preached the word their own company to Antioch with Paul and of the Lord, and see how they are doing.” Barnabas; namely, Judas named xBarsabbas, 37 And Barnabas desired to take with them and Silas, leading men among the brethren. iJohn, whose surname was Mark. 23 And they wrote this letter by them: “The 38 But Paul did not think it good to take with apostles and elders and brethren send greet- them jthe one who departed from them in ings to the brethren who are of the Gentiles in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. work. 24 “Since we have heard that ysome went out 39 Now the disagreement was so sharp be- from us, to whom we gave no commandment, tween them that they parted from one another. have troubled you with their words, zunsettling And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to your souls, kCyprus, 25 “it seemed good to us, being assembled 40 and Paul chose Silas and departed, lbeing with one mind, to send chosen men to you with commended by the brethren to the grace of our beloved Barnabas and Paul, God. 26 a“men who have risked their lives for the 41 So he went through Syria and Cilicia, name of our Lord Jesus Christ. mstrengthening the churches. 27 “Therefore, we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also tell you the same things by word Chapter 16 of mouth. Paul, Silas and Timothy 28 “For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and 1 ¶ Then he came to aDerbe and Lystra. And to us, to lay on you no greater burden than these behold, a certain disciple was there, bnamed necessary things: Timothy, cthe son of a certain Jewish woman 29 b“that you abstain from things offered to who believed, but his father was a Greek. idols, and cfrom blood, and from things 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who strangled, and from dfornication. If you keep were in Lystra and Iconium. yourselves free from these, you will do well. 3 Paul wanted to have him go with him. So he Farewell.” dtook him and circumcised him because of the 30 ¶ So when they were sent away, they came Jews who were in those regions, for they all to Antioch. And when they gathered the multi- knew that his father was a Greek. tude together, they delivered the letter. 4 Now as they went through the cities, they 31 When they read it, they rejoiced over its delivered to them the edecrees to observe fthat encouragement. were decided upon by the apostles and elders 32 And Judas and Silas, ebeing prophets also who were at Jerusalem. q At 15:28; 21:25 r 1 Th 1:9 s At 21:25 t 1 Co 8:1; 10:20,28 u 1 Co 6:9 v Lv 3:17 w At 13:15,27 x At 1:23 y Ti 1:10,11 z Gl 1:7; 5:10 a At 13:50; 14:19 b At 15:20; 21:25 c Lv 17:14 d Cl 3:5 e Ep 4:11 f At 14:22; 18:23 g Hb 11:31 h At 13:1 i At 12:12,25 j At 13:13 k At 4:36; 13:4 l At 11:23; 14:26 m At 16:5 Chapter 16: a At 14:6 b Rm 16:21 c 2 Tm 1:5; 3:15 d Gl 2:3; 5:2 e At 15:19-21 f At 15:28,29 159 International King James Version Acts 16 5 gSo the churches were strengthened in the qmuch profit by fortune-telling. faith and increased in number daily. 17 This girl followed Paul and us. And she cried out, saying, “These men are the servants Call to Macedonia of the Most High God who proclaim to you 6 ¶ Now when they had gone through Phrygia the way of salvation.” and the region of hGalatia, and having been 18 Now she did this for many days. But rbeing forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word greatly annoyed, Paul turned and said to the in Asia, spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus 7 and after they came to Mysia, they tried to Christ to come out of her.” sAnd it came out go into Bithynia. But the Spirit of Jesus did the same hour. not allow them. 19 Now twhen her masters saw that the hope 8 Now passing by Mysia, they icame down to of their profit was gone, they seized Paul and Troas. Silas and udragged them into the marketplace 9 Then a vision appeared to Paul in the night. before the authorities. A jman of Macedonia was standing and plead- 20 So they brought them to the magistrates, ing to him, and saying, “Come over to Mace- saying, “These men, being Jews, vexceedingly donia and help us.” trouble our city.” 10 Now after he had seen the vision, immedi- 21 “And they teach customs that are not lawful ately we sought to go kinto Macedonia, con- for us to accept nor to observe, being Romans.” cluding that the Lord had called us to preach 22 Then the multitude rose up together against the gospel to them. them. And the magistrates tore off their clothes wand commanded them to be beaten with rods. Conversion of Lydia’s Household 23 Now when they had laid many stripes on 11 ¶ Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a them, they cast them into prison, commanding straight course to Samothrace, and the next day the jailor to keep them securely. to Neapolis, 24 Having received such a command, he put 12 and from there to lPhilippi, which is the them into the inner prison and fastened their principal city of that part of Macedonia, a feet in the stocks. colony. And we were staying in that city for some days. Conversion of the Jailor 13 Now on the Sabbath we went out of the 25 ¶ But about midnight Paul and Silas were city to a riverside where prayer was customar- praying and singing hymns of praise to God. ily made. And we sat down and spoke to the And the prisoners heard them. women who had assembled. 26 Then xsuddenly there was a great earth- 14 Now a certain woman named Lydia, a seller quake, so that the foundations of the prison of purple from the city of mThyatira, who wor- were shaken. And immediately yall the doors shiped God, heard us. nThe Lord opened her were opened and everyone’s chains were heart to give heed to the things spoken by Paul. loosed. 15 And when she and her household were 27 And the jailor of the prison, awaking out baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have of his sleep and seeing the prison doors open, judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to drew his sword and was about to kill himself, my house and stay.” And oshe persuaded us. supposing that the prisoners had fled. 28 But Paul cried out with a loud voice, say- Paul and Silas in Prison ing, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” 16 ¶ Now it came to pass as we went to prayer, 29 Then he called for a light and rushed in. a certain slave girl ppossessed with a spirit of And trembling with fear, he fell down before divination met us, who brought her masters Paul and Silas. g At 2:47; 15:41 h Gl 1:1,2 i 2 Co 2:12 j At 10:30 k 2 Co 2:13 l Ph 1:1 m Rv 1:11; 2:18,24 n Lk 24:45 o Jg 19:21 p 1 Sm 28:3,7 q At 19:24 r Mk 1:25,34 s Mk 16:17 t At 16:16; 19:25,26 u Mt 10:18 v At 17:8 w 1 Th 2:2 x At 4:31 y At 5:19; 12:7,10 160 International King James Version Acts 17 30 Then he brought them out and said, z“Sirs, to you is the Christ.” what must I do to be saved?” 4 eAnd some of them were persuaded and 31 And they said, a“Believe on the Lord Jesus joined with Paul and fSilas, a great multitude Christ and you and your household will be of the devout Greeks and not a few of the lead- saved.” ing women. 32 And they spoke to him the word of the 5 ¶ But the Jews, becoming genvious, took Lord, and to all who were in his house. some of the evil men from the marketplace and 33 Then he took them the same hour of the gathered a company. And they set all the city night and washed their stripes. And immedi- in an uproar and assaulted the house of hJason. ately he was baptized, he and all his house- And they sought to bring them out to the hold. people. 34 Now when he had brought them into his 6 And when they did not find them, they house, bhe set food before them and rejoiced, dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers having believed in God with all his household. of the city, crying out, i“These who have turned 35 ¶ Now when it was day, the magistrates the world upside down have come here also, sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” 7 “and Jason has received them. These all act 36 So the jailor of the prison told these words contrary to the decrees of Caesar, jsaying that to Paul, “The magistrates have sent to let you there is another king, Jesus.” go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” 8 So they stirred up the people and the rulers 37 But Paul said to them, “They have beaten of the city when they heard these things. us publicly without trial, men who are 9 Now when they had received a pledge from cRomans, and have thrown us into prison. And Jason and the others, they let them go. now do they throw us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out.” Mission to Berea 38 So the officers told these words to the mag- 10 ¶ Then kthe brethren immediately sent Paul istrates. Now they feared when they heard that and Silas away by night to Berea. When they they were Romans. arrived, they went into the synagogue of the 39 Then they came and pleaded with them Jews. and brought them out, and dasked them to de- 11 These were more noble-minded than those part from the city. in Thessalonica, in that they received the word 40 So they went out of the prison and eentered with all readiness of mind and lsearched the into the house of Lydia. Now when they had Scriptures daily to see whether these things seen the brethren, they encouraged them and were so. departed. 12 Therefore, many of them believed, and also not a few of the prominent Greek women, as Chapter 17 well as men. Mission to Thessalonica 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned 1 ¶ Now when they had passed through that the word of God was preached by Paul in Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Berea, they came there also and stirred up the aThessalonica, where there was a synagogue people. of the Jews. 14 mThen immediately the brethren sent Paul 2 And Paul, as his custom was, bwent in to out to go as far as the sea. But Silas and Timo- them, and for three Sabbaths creasoned with thy remained there. them from the Scriptures, 15 And those who conducted Paul brought 3 explaining and giving evidence dthat the him to Athens. And then he left nwith instruc- Christ had to suffer and rise again from the tions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I proclaim as possible. z At 2:37; 9:6; 22:10 a Jn 3:16,36; 6:47 b Lk 5:29; 19:6 c At 22:25-29 d Mt 8:34 e At 16:14 Chapter 17: a 1 Th 1:1 b Lk 4:16 c 1 Th 2:1-16 d At 18:5,28 e At 28:24 f At 15:22,27,32,40 g At 13:45 h Rm 16:21 i At 16:20 j 1 Pt 2:13 k At 9:25; 17:14 l Jn 5:39 m Mt 10:23 n At 18:5 161 International King James Version Acts 18 Mission to Athens have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’ 16 ¶ Now while Paul waited for them at Ath- 29 “Therefore, since we are the offspring of ens, ohis spirit was provoked within him when God, zwe ought not to think that the Divine he observed that the city was full of idols. Nature is like unto gold or silver or stone, an 17 Therefore, he reasoned in the synagogue image formed by the art and thought of man. with the Jews and with the devout Gentiles, 30 “And athe times of this ignorance God has and daily in the marketplace with those who overlooked, but bnow He commands all men happened to be present. everywhere to repent, 18 Then also some of the Epicurean and Stoic 31 “because He has appointed a day in which philosophers encountered him. And some said, cHe will judge the world in righteousness by “What does this idle babbler want to say?” the Man whom He has ordained. He has given Others said, “He seems to be a proclaimer of proof to all men by draising Him from the strange gods,”—because he preached to them dead.” pJesus and the resurrection. 32 ¶ And when they heard of the resurrection 19 And they took him and brought him to the of the dead, some mocked. But others said, Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this “We will hear you again concerning this.” new teaching is about which you speak? 33 So Paul departed from among them. 20 “For you bring certain strange things to 34 However, certain men joined him and be- our ears. Therefore, we want to know what lieved. Among them was Dionysius the these things mean.” Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and 21 (Now all the Athenians and foreigners who others with them. were there spent their time in nothing else than to tell or to hear some new thing.) Chapter 18 22 ¶ Then Paul stood in the midst of Areopa- Mission to Corinth gus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that 1 ¶ After these things Paul departed from Ath- in all things you are very religious. ens and came to Corinth. 23 “For as I passed by and observed your 2 And he found a certain Jew named aAquila, objects of worship, I found an altar with this born in Pontus, having recently come from Italy inscription, ‘TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.’ with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had Therefore, the One whom you worship in ig- commanded all Jews to leave Rome. And he norance, Him I declare to you. came to them. 24 q“The God who made the world and all 3 And because he was of the same trade, he things in it, since He is rLord of heaven and stayed with them band worked, for by trade they earth, sdoes not dwell in temples made with were tentmakers. hands. 4 ¶ And che reasoned in the synagogue every 25 “Nor is He worshiped with men’s hands as Sabbath and persuaded the Jews and the though He needed anything, since He tgives Greeks. life to all, breath and all things. 5 Now dwhen Silas and Timothy came from 26 “And He has made of one man all nations Macedonia, Paul was ecompelled in the spirit of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was the and has determined their appointed times and Christ. uthe boundaries of their habitation, 6 And fwhen they resisted and blasphemed, 27 v“so that they should seek the Lord, if per- ghe shook his garments and said to them, h“Your haps they might grope after Him and find Him, blood be upon your own heads. iI am clean. wthough He is not far from every one of us; jFrom now on I will go to the Gentiles.” 28 “for xin Him we live and move and have 7 So he departed from there and entered into our being, yas also some of your own poets a certain man’s house, named Titius Justus, one o 2 Pt 2:8 p 1 Co 15:12 q At 14:15 r Mt 11:25 s At 7:48-50 t Is 42:5 u Dt 32:8 v Rm 1:20 w Jr 23:23,24 x Hb 1:3 y Ti 1:12 z Is 40:18,19 a Rm 3:25 b Ti 2:11,12 c At 10:42 d At 2:24 Chapter 18: a 1 Co 16:19 b At 20:34 c At 17:2 d At 17:14,15 e At 18:28 f At 13:45 g Ne 5:13 h 2 Sm 1:16 i Ez 3:18,19 j At 13:46-48; 28:28 162 International King James Version Acts 19 who worshiped God, whose house was next to and gone up and greeted the church, he went the synagogue. down to Antioch. 8 kThen Crispus, the chief ruler of the syna- 23 And after he had spent some time there, he gogue, believed on the Lord with all his house- departed and went over the region of uGalatia hold. And many of the Corinthians hearing, be- and Phrygia in order, vstrengthening all the dis- lieved, and were baptized. ciples. 9 Then lthe Lord spoke to Paul in the night by 24 ¶ And wa certain Jew named Apollos, born a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak. And do at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in not hold your peace. the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 10 m“For I am with you and no man will at- 25 This man was instructed in the way of the tack you to hurt you, for I have many people Lord. And being xfervent in the spirit, he spoke in this city.” and taught diligently the things of the Lord, 11 So he continued there a year and six months, yknowing only the baptism of John. teaching the word of God among them. 26 And he began to speak boldly in the syna- 12 ¶ Now when Gallio was the proconsul of gogue. But when Aquila and Priscilla heard Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up him, they took him aside and explained to him against Paul and brought him before the judg- the way of God more accurately. ment seat, 27 And when he desired to go to Achaia, the 13 saying, “This man persuades men to wor- brethren encouraged him and wrote the dis- ship God contrary to the law.” ciples to receive him. And when he arrived, 14 Now when Paul was about to open his zhe greatly helped those who had believed mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a through grace, matter of wrong or wicked crime, O Jews, there 28 for he powerfully refuted the Jews pub- would be a reason why I should put up with licly, ashowing by the Scriptures that Jesus was you. the Christ. 15 “But if it is a nquestion of words and names and your law, look to it yourselves, for I will Chapter 19 not be a judge of such matters.” Mission to Ephesus 16 And he drove them from the judgment seat. 1 ¶ Now it came to pass while aApollos was at 17 Then they all took oSosthenes, the chief Corinth, that Paul, having passed through bthe ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding the judgment seat. But Gallio was not con- certain disciples, cerned about any of these things. 2 he said to them, “Have you received the 18 ¶ Now Paul still remained there a good Holy Spirit since you believed?” And they said while. Then he took leave from the brethren to him, c“We have not so much as heard and sailed for Syria, and with him were Priscilla whether there is a Holy Spirit.” and Aquila. In pCenchrea qhe had his hair cut 3 Then he said to them, “Into what then were off, for he had made a vow. you baptized?” And they said, d“Into John’s 19 Then he came to Ephesus and left them baptism.” there. But he himself entered into the syna- 4 Then Paul said, e“John indeed baptized with gogue and reasoned with the Jews. the baptism of repentance, saying to the people 20 When they asked him to stay longer with that they should believe on Him who would them, he did not consent. come after him, that is, on Jesus.” 21 But he bid them farewell, saying, r“I will 5 When they heard this, they were baptized return again to you if sGod wills.” Then he finto the name of the Lord Jesus. sailed from Ephesus. 6 And when Paul had glaid hands on them, the 22 ¶ And when he had landed at tCaesarea, Holy Spirit came on them. And hthey spoke k 1 Co 1:14 l At 23:11 m Jr 1:18,19 n At 23:29; 25:19 o 1 Co 1:1 p Rm 16:1 q At 21:24 r At 19:21; 20:16 s 1 Co 4:19 t At 8:40 u Gl 1:2 v At 14:22; 15:32,41 w Ti 3:13 x Rm 12:11 y At 19:3 z 1 Co 3:6 a At 9:22; 17:3; 18:5 Chapter 19: a 1 Co 1:12; 3:5,6 b At 18:23 c 1 Sm 3:7 d At 18:25 e Mt 3:11 f At 8;12,16; 10:48 g At 6:6; 8:17 h At 2:4; 10:46 163 International King James Version Acts 19 with languages and prophesied. 21 ¶ vAfter these things were finished, Paul 7 There were in all about twelve men. wpurposed in the spirit that when he had passed 8 ¶ And ihe went into the synagogue and spoke through xMacedonia and Achaia, to go to boldly for three months, reasoning and per- Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, yI suading about the jthings concerning the king- must also see Rome.” dom of God. 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those 9 But kwhen some were hardened and did not who ministered to him, zTimothy and aErastus. believe, but spoke evil lof the Way before the But he himself stayed in Asia for a while. multitude, he departed from them and separated the disciples, reasoning daily in the school Riot in Ephesus of Tyrannus. 23 ¶ Then babout that time there arose a great 10 Now mthis continued for two years, so that disturbance concerning cthe Way. all those who dwelt in Asia heard the word of 24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a sil- the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. versmith, who made silver shrines for Artemis, 11 ¶ And nGod worked special powers by the was bringing dno little profit to the craftsmen, hands of Paul, 25 whom he called together with the workers 12 oso that from his body were brought to the of similar occupation. And he said, “Sirs, you sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases know that by this craft we have our wealth. departed from them and the evil spirits went 26 “Moreover, you see and hear that not only out of them. at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia this 13 pThen some of the itinerant Jewish exor- Paul has persuaded and turned away many cists qtook it upon themselves to call over those people, saying ethat gods made with hands are who had evil spirits, the name of the Lord Jesus, not gods. saying, “I adjure you by Jesus whom Paul 27 “So not only is this our craft in danger of rpreaches.” falling into disrepute, but also the temple of 14 Now there were seven sons of Sceva, a the great goddess Artemis may be despised, Jew, and chief of the priests, who were doing and she be dethroned from her magnificence, this. whom all Asia and the world worship.” 15 And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus 28 And when they heard this, they were full of I know, and Paul I know. But who are you?” wrath. And they cried out, saying, “Great is 16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was Artemis of the Ephesians!” leaped on them and overcame them. And he 29 So the whole city was filled with confu- prevailed against them, so that they fled out of sion. And having caught fGaius and that house naked and wounded. gAristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s com- 17 And this was known to all, both Jews and panions in travel, they rushed with one accord Greeks dwelling in Ephesus. Then sfear fell on into the theater. them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was 30 Now when Paul wanted to go into the as- magnified. sembly, the disciples did not allow him. 18 So many who believed kept coming, 31 Then some of the officials of Asia who tconfessing and disclosing their practices. were his friends sent to him, pleading with him 19 Many of those who had practiced magic that he not venture into the theater. brought their books together and burned them 32 Therefore, some cried one thing and some in the sight of all. And they counted the price another, for the assembly was confused. And of them and found it to be fifty thousand pieces most of them did not know why they had come of silver. together. 20 uSo the word of God grew mightily and 33 So they brought hAlexander out of the prevailed. multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And i At 17:2; 18:4 j At 1:3; 28:23 k 2 Tm 1:15 l At 9:2; 19:23; 22:4; 24:14 m At 19:8; 20:31 n Mk 16:20 o At 5:15 p Mt 12:27 q Mk 9:38 r 1 Co 1:23; 2:2 s Lk 1:65; 7:16 t Mt 3:6 u At 6:7; 12:24 v Rm 15:25 w At 20:22 x At 20:1 y Rm 1:13; 15:22-29 z 1 Tm 1:2 a Rm 16:23 b 2 Co 1:8 c At 9:2 d At 16:16,19 e Is 44:10-20 f Rm 16:23 g Cl 4:10 h 2 Tm 4:14 164 International King James Version Acts 20 Alexander imotioned with his hand and wanted and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and eGaius to make his defense to the people. of Derbe, and fTimothy, and gTychicus and 34 But when they recognized that he was a hTrophimus of Asia. Jew, all with one voice for about the time of 5 These going ahead, waited for us in iTroas. two hours cried out, “Great is Artemis of the 6 Now we sailed away from Philippi after the Ephesians!” days of jUnleavened Bread. And in five days 35 Now when the town clerk had quieted the we came to them kat Troas, where we stayed people, he said, “Men of Ephesus, what man seven days. is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is a worshiper of the great goddess Celebrating with the Disciples Artemis and of the image that fell down from 7 ¶ Now on lthe first day of the week when we heaven? were gathered together mto break bread, Paul 36 “Therefore, since these things cannot be had discussions with them, intending to depart denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing the next day. And he continued his speaking rash. until midnight. 37 “For you have brought here these men who 8 Now there were many lights nin the upper are neither robbers of temples nor blasphem- room where we were gathered together. ers of our goddess. 9 And there sat in a window a certain young 38 “Therefore, if Demetrius and the craftsman named Eutychus, sinking into a deep men who are with him, have a complaint sleep. And as Paul continued speaking, he was against anyone, the courts are open and there overcome by sleep and fell down from the third are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against floor and was taken up dead. one another. 10 So Paul went down and ofell on him, and 39 “But if you want anything concerning other embracing him said, p“Do not trouble your- matters, it will be determined in a lawful as- selves, for his life is in him.” sembly. 11 When he had come up again and had bro- 40 “For we are in danger of being called in ken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, question for this day’s uproar, since there is no even until daybreak, he departed. cause by which we may give an account of 12 Then they brought the young boy in alive. this disorderly gathering.” And they were not a little comforted. 41 And when he had spoken these things, he dismissed the assembly. Farewell to Ephesian Shepherds 13 ¶ Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed Chapter 20 to Assos, intending there to take Paul on board; Mission through Macedonia & Greece for so he had arranged it, intending himself to 1 ¶ Now after the uproar had ceased, Paul go on foot. called to himself the disciples and embraced 14 Now when he met with us at Assos, we them. He then adeparted to go to Macedonia. took him on board and came to Mitylene. 2 Now when he had gone over those regions 15 Then we sailed from there and came the and had given them much exhortation, he came next day opposite Chios. On the next day we into bGreece. arrived at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. And 3 Now he stayed there three months. And the next day we came to Miletus. cwhen the Jews plotted against him as he was 16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephe- about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return sus because he did not want to spend time in through Macedonia. Asia, for qhe was hurrying rto be in Jerusalem, 4 And he was accompanied by Sopater of if possible, on sthe day of Pentecost. Berea, the son of Pyrrhus, and by dAristarchus 17 ¶ So from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and i At 12:17 Chapter 20: a 1 Tm 1:3 b At 17:15; 18:1 c 2 Co 11:26 d Cl 4:10 e At 19:29 f At 16:1 g Ep 6:21 h 2 Tm 4:20 i 2 Tm 4:13 j Ex 12:14,15 k 2 Tm 4:13 l 1 Co 16:2 m At 2:42,46; 20:11 n At 1:13 o 1 Kg 17:21 p Mt 9:23,24 q At 18:21; 19:21; 21:4 r At 24:17 s At 2:1 165 International King James Version Acts 21 called the presbyters of the church. oto build you up and to give you pan inherit- 18 Now when they came to him, he said to ance among all those who are sanctified. them, “You know, tfrom the first day that I came 33 “I have coveted no man’s silver or gold or to Asia, how I was with you the whole time, clothes. 19 “serving the Lord with all humility and with 34 “You yourselves know qthat these hands tears and trials that happened to me uby the have ministered to my necessities and to those plotting of the Jews; who were with me. 20 “how vI kept nothing back that was profit- 35 “I have showed you all things, that rby la- able, and teaching you publicly and from house boring as this you must help the weak and re- to house, member the words of the Lord Jesus, how He 21 w“testifying both to the Jews and also to said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to re- the Greeks, xrepentance toward God and faith ceive.’” toward our Lord Jesus Christ. 36 ¶ And when he had said these things, he 22 “And now, behold, yI go bound in the spirit kneeled down and prayed with them all. to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will 37 And they all swept aloud and tfell on Paul’s happen to me there, neck and kissed him, 23 “except that zthe Holy Spirit testifies in 38 sorrowing most of all because of the words every city, saying that bonds and afflictions that he spoke, that they would see his face no await me. more. And they accompanied him to the ship. 24 “But aI do not consider my life of any worth to myself, bso that I might finish my race with Chapter 21 joy cand the ministry dthat I have received from Destined for Jerusalem the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the 1 ¶ Now it came to pass that after we had de- grace of God. parted from them and set sail, we ran a straight 25 “And now, behold, I know that you all, course to Cos and the next day to Rhodes and among whom I have gone preaching the king- from there to Patara. dom of God, will see my face no more. 2 And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, 26 “Therefore, I testify to you this day that I we went aboard and set sail. am einnocent of the blood of all men. 3 Now when we had sighted Cyprus, we left it 27 “For I have not shunned to declare to you on the left hand and sailed to Syria, and landed fall the counsel of God. at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload its 28 g“Therefore, take heed to yourselves and cargo. to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit 4 And finding the disciples, we stayed there hhas made you overseers, to shepherd the seven days. aThey said to Paul by the Spirit church of God ithat He has purchased jwith His that he should not go up to Jerusalem. own blood. 5 Now when we had come to the end of those 29 “For I know this, that after my departure days, we departed and went our way. And they kgrievous wolves will enter in among you, not all brought us on our way, with wives and chil- sparing the flock. dren, until we were out of the city. Then bwe 30 “Also lfrom your own selves will men arise, kneeled down on the shore and prayed. speaking perverse things, to draw away the dis- 6 Now when we had taken our leave of one ciples after themselves. another, we boarded ship and they returned 31 “Therefore watch, and remember that mfor chome. a period of three years I did not cease to warn 7 ¶ And when we had finished our voyage from everyone night and day with tears. Tyre, we came to Ptolemais and greeted the 32 “And now, brethren, I commend you to brethren. And we stayed with them one day. God and nto the word of His grace that is able 8 Then the next day we left and came to t At 18:19; 19:1,10; 20:4,16 u At 20:3 v At 20:27 w At 18:5; 19:10 x Mk 1:15 y At 19:21 z At 21:4,11 a At 21:13 b 2 Tm 4:7 c At 1:17 d Gl 1:1 e At 18:6 f Lk 7:30 g 1 Pt 5:2 h 1 Co 12:28 i Ep 1:7,14 j Hb 9:14 k Mt 7:15 l 1 Tm 1:20 m At 19:8,10; 24:17 n Hb 13:9 o At 9:31 p Hb 9:15 q At 18:3 r Rm 15:1 s At 21:13 t Gn 45:14 Chapter 21: a At 20:23; 21:12 b At 9:40; 20:36 c Jn 1:11 166 International King James Version Acts 21 dCaesarea. And we entered into the house of according to the customs. Philip ethe evangelist, fwho was one of the 22 “Therefore, what must be done? They will seven. And we stayed with him. certainly hear that you have come. 9 Now this man had four virgin daughters gwho 23 “Therefore, do this that we tell you. We prophesied. have four men who have taken a vow. 10 And as we were staying there many days 24 “Take them and purify yourself along with there came down from Judea a certain prophet, them, and pay their fees so that they may qshave named hAgabus. their heads. Then all will know that there is 11 Now when he came to us, he took Paul’s nothing to the things that they have been told belt and bound his own hands and feet. Then about you, but that you yourself also walk or- he said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: i‘So derly and keep the law. will the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who 25 “As touching the Gentiles who believe, rwe owns this belt and will deliver him into the have written that they keep themselves from hands of the Gentiles.’” things offered to idols and from blood and from 12 Now when we heard these things, both we what is strangled and from fornication.” and those of that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. Paul’s Arrest in Jerusalem 13 Then Paul answered, j“What do you mean 26 ¶ Then Paul took the men, and the next day by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am purifying himself with them, sentered into the ready not to be bound only, but also to die at temple tto announce the completion of the days Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” of purification, until the sacrifice was offered 14 And when he would not be dissuaded, we for each one of them. kept silent, saying, k“The will of the Lord be 27 Now when the seven days were almost done.” ended, uthe Jews who were from Asia, when 15 ¶ And after those days we prepared and they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the went up to Jerusalem. people and vlaid hands on him, 16 There went with us also some of the dis- 28 crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is ciples of Caesarea. And they brought with them the man wwho teaches all men everywhere Mnason of Cyprus, a long standing disciple against the people and the law and this place. with whom we were to lodge. And furthermore, he brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place.” Paul’s Last Effort for Israel 29 For they had seen xTrophimus the Eph- 17 ¶ Now lwhen we came to Jerusalem, the esian with him in the city, whom they supposed brethren gladly received us. that Paul had brought into the temple court- 18 Now the following day Paul went in with yard. us to mJames, and all the elders were present. 30 Then yall the city was disturbed, and the 19 And when he had greeted them, nhe de- people ran together. And they took Paul and clared in detail those things God had worked dragged him out of the temple courtyard. Then among the Gentiles othrough his ministry. immediately the gates were shut. 20 Now when they heard it, they glorified the 31 Now as they were zseeking to kill him, news Lord. And they said to him, “You see, brother, came up to the commander of the Roman co- how many thousands of Jews there are who hort that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. believe. And they are all pzealous for the law. 32 aHe immediately took soldiers and centu- 21 “And they are informed about you, that rions and ran down to them. And when they you teach all the Jews that are among the Gen- saw the commander and the soldiers, they tiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought stopped beating Paul. not to circumcise their children, nor to walk 33 Then the bcommander came near and took d At 8:40; 21:16 e Ep 4:11 f At 6:5 g Jl 2:28 h At 11:28 i At 20:23; 21:33; 22:25 j At 20:24,37 k Lk 11:2; 22:42 l At 15:4 m Gl 1:19; 2:9 n Rm 15:18,19 o At 1:17; 20:24 p At 15:1; 22:3 q At 18:18 r At 15:19,20,29 s At 21:24; 24:18 t Nm 6:13 u At 20:19; 24:18 v At 26:21 w At 6:13; 24:6 x At 20:4 y At 16:19; 26:21 z 2 Co 11:23 a At 23:27; 24:7 b At 24:7 167 International King James Version Acts 22 him. And he ccommanded him to be bound with and jall the Council of the elders. kFrom them two chains, and asked who he was and what also I received letters to the brethren, and went he had done. to Damascus lto bring those who were there 34 But some among the multitude cried out bound to Jerusalem to be punished. one thing and some another. And when he could 6 “Now mit came to pass as I made my jour- not find out the reason for the uproar, he com- ney, and came near to Damascus about noon, manded him to be carried into the barracks. suddenly there shone from heaven a great light 35 Now when he came to the stairs, he was around me. carried by the soldiers because of the violence 7 “And I fell to the ground and heard a voice of the mob. saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you perse- 36 For the multitude of the people followed cuting Me?’ after, crying out, d“Away with him!” 8 “And I answered, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth whom Paul Addresses the Multitude you are persecuting.’ 37 ¶ Now as Paul was about to be led into the 9 “Now nthose who were with me saw indeed barracks, he said to the commander, “May I the light. But they did not understand the voice speak to you?” And he said, “Can you speak of Him who spoke to me. Greek? 10 “And I said, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ 38 e“Are you not the Egyptian who some time Then the Lord said to me, ‘Arise and go into ago stirred up a revolt and led out into the wil- Damascus, and there it will be told you all derness four thousand men who were assas- things that are appointed for you to do.’ sins?” 11 “But since I could not see because of the 39 But Paul said, f“I am a Jew of Tarsus in brightness of that light, being led by the hand Cilicia, a citizen of no ordinary city. And I beg by those who were with me, I came into Dam- you, allow me to speak to the people.” ascus. 40 And when he had given him permission, 12 “Then oa certain Ananias, a devout man Paul stood on the stairs and gmotioned with according to the law, phaving a good reputa- his hand to the people. And when there was a tion with all the qJews who dwelt there, great silence, he spoke to them in the hHebrew 13 “came to me. And he stood and said to me, language, saying, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And the same hour I looked up at him. Chapter 22 14 “And he said, r‘The God of our fathers shas 1 ¶ “Brethren aand fathers, hear my defense I chosen you to tknow His will and to usee the now make to you.” Just One and to vhear the voice of His mouth. 2 And when they heard that he spoke to them 15 w‘For you will be His witness to all men of in the bHebrew language, they became even xwhat you have seen and heard. more silent. And he said, 16 ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and 3 c“I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, be baptized and ywash away your sins, zcalling brought up in this city dat the feet of eGamaliel, on the name of the Lord.’ taught faccording to the strictness of the law of 17 “Now ait came to pass when I came again the fathers, gbeing zealous toward God has you to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, all are this day. that I was in a trance. 4 i“I persecuted this Way to the death, binding 18 “And bI saw Him saying to me, c‘Make haste and delivering both men and women into pris- and get out of Jerusalem quickly, for they will ons, not receive your testimony concerning Me.’ 5 “as also the high priest bears me witness, 19 “And I said, ‘Lord, dthey know that I im- c At 20:23; 21:11 d Jn 19:15 e At 5:36 f At 9:11; 22:3 g At 12:17 h At 22:2 Chapter 22: a At 7:2 b At 21:40 c 2 Co 11:22 d Dt 33:3 e At 5:34 f At 23:6; 26:5 g Gl 1:14 h Rm 10:2 i 1 Tm 1:13 j At 23:14; 24:1; 25:15 k Lk 22:66 l At 9:2 m At 9:3; 26:12,13 n At 9:7 o At 9:17 p At 10:22 q 1 Tm 3:7 r At 3:13; 5:30 s At 9:15; 26:16 t At 3:14; 7:52 u 1 Co 9:1; 15:8 v Gl 1:12 w At 23:11 x At 4:20; 26:16 y Hb 10:22 z Rm 10:13 a At 9:26; 26:20 b At 22:14 c Mt 10:14 d At 8:3; 22:4 168 International King James Version Acts 23 prisoned and ebeat in every synagogue those cil, said, “Men and brethren, aI have lived in who believed on You. all good conscience before God to this day.” 20 ‘And fwhen the blood of Your martyr 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded Stephen was shed, I also was standing by and those who stood by him bto strike him on the gconsenting, and kept the clothes of those who mouth. were killing him.’ 3 Then Paul said to him, “God will smite you, 21 “And He said to me, ‘Depart, hfor I will you whitewashed wall. For you sit to judge send you far away to the Gentiles.’” me after the law, and cdo you command me to be smitten contrary to the law?” Paul’s Rights of Roman Citizenship 4 Now those who stood by said, “Do you re- 22 ¶ They listened to him until this statement, vile God’s high priest?” and then they lifted up their voices and said, 5 Then Paul said, d“I did not know, brethren, i“Away with such a fellow from the earth, for it that he was the high priest, for it is written, is not fit that jhe should live!” e‘You will not speak evil of a ruler of your 23 Now as they cried out and cast off their people.’” clothes, and threw dust into the air, 6 But when Paul perceived that one part were 24 the commander ordered him to be brought Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried into the barracks, stating that he should be ex- out in the Council, “Men and brethren, fI am a amined by scourging so that he might know Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. I am being why they shouted so against him. judged for gthe hope and resurrection of the 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul dead!” said to the centurion who stood by, k“Is it law- 7 Now when he had said this, there arose a ful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman dissension between the Pharisees and the Sad- and uncondemned?” ducees. And the multitude was divided. 26 When the centurion heard this, he went 8 hFor the Sadducees say that there is no res- and told the commander, saying, “Take heed urrection, nor an angel, nor a spirit. But the what you do, for this man is a Roman.” Pharisees confess both. 27 Then the commander came and said to him, 9 Then there arose a great outcry. And the “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.” scribes who were of the Pharisees’ party arose 28 And the commander answered, “With a and heatedly protested, saying, i“We find no great sum of money I obtained this freedom.” evil in this man. But what jif a spirit or an an- And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.” gel has spoken to him.” 29 Then immediately those who were about to 10 Now when there arose a great dissension, examine him let go of him. And the commander the commander, fearing lest Paul should be torn also was afraid after he found out that he was a to pieces by them, ordered the soldiers to go Roman, and because he had bound him. down and take him away from them by force and bring him into the barracks. Paul Before the Sanhedrin 11 ¶ And kthe following night the Lord stood 30 ¶ On the next day, because he wanted to by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul, for know for certain why he had been accused by as you have solemnly witnessed for Me in the Jews, he released him from his bonds and lJerusalem, so must you also bear witness at commanded the chief priests and all the Coun- mRome.” cil to appear. And he brought Paul down and set him before them. Murder Plot Against Paul 12 ¶ Now when it was day, nsome of the Jews Chapter 23 banded together and bound themselves under 1 ¶ And Paul, earnestly looking at the Coun- an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor e Mt 10:17 f At 7:54–8:1 g Lk 11:48 h At 9:15 i At 21:36 j At 25:24 k At 16:37 Chapter 23: a 2 Tm 1:3 b Jn 18:22 c Dt 25:1,2 d Lv 5:17,18 e Ex 22:28 f Ph 3:5 g At 24:15,21; 26:6; 28:20 h Mt 22:23 i At 25:25; 26:31 j At 22:6,7,17,18 k At 18:9; 27:23,24 l At 21:18,19; 22:1-21 m At 28:16,17,23 n At 23:21,30; 25:3 169 International King James Version Acts 24 drink until they had okilled Paul. 25 Now he wrote a letter after this manner: 13 And there were more than forty who had 26 “Claudius Lysias to the most excellent gov- formed this conspiracy. ernor Felix, greetings. 14 Then they came to the chief priests and 27 s“This man was taken by the Jews and pelders and said, “We have bound ourselves would have been killed by them. Then I came under a great oath that we will eat nothing un- with an army and rescued him, having learned til we have killed Paul. that he was a Roman. 15 “Now therefore, you and the Council no- 28 “And twhen I wanted to know the reason tify the commander that he bring him down to why they accused him, I brought him before you, as though you were going to inquire some- their Council. thing more accurately concerning him. And we, 29 “And I found him to be accused over ques- before he comes near, are ready to kill him.” tions uconcerning their law, vbut had nothing 16 And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their charged against him worthy of death or of ambush, he went and entered into the barracks chains. and told Paul. 30 “And wwhen it was told me how there would 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to be a plot against the man, I immediately sent him and said, “Take this young man to the com- him to you, and xalso gave orders to his accus- mander, for he has something to tell him.” ers to say before you what they had against 18 So he took him and brought him to the him. Farewell.” commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called 31 ¶ Then the soldiers, as it was commanded me to him and asked me to bring this young them, took Paul and brought him by night to man to you, who has something to say to you.” Antipatris. 19 Then the commander took him by the hand 32 On the next day they left the horsemen to and went aside and privately asked him, “What go with him, and they returned to the barracks. is it that you have to tell me?” 33 When they came to yCaesarea and deliv- 20 And he said, q“The Jews have agreed to ered the zletter to the governor, they also pre- ask that you bring Paul down tomorrow to the sented Paul before him. Council, as though they would inquire some- 34 And when the governor had read the letter, thing more accurately about him. he asked from what province he was. And when 21 “But do not yield to them, for more than he understood that he was from aCilicia, forty of them lie in wait for him who have 35 he said, b“I will hear you when your accus- bound themselves with an oath, that they will ers have also come.” And he commanded him neither eat nor drink until they have killed him. to be kept in cHerod’s Praetorium. And now they are ready, waiting for a promise from you.” Chapter 24 22 So the commander let the young man de- Appearance Before Felix part, and instructed him, “Tell no one that you 1 ¶ Now after afive days bAnanias the high have revealed these things to me.” priest came down with the elders and with a certain orator named Tertullus. And they Transfer to Caesarea brought charges to the governor against Paul. 23 ¶ Then he called to him two centurions, 2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus saying, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy began to accuse him, saying, “Seeing that horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to through you we enjoy great peace, and since rCaesarea at the third hour of the night. reforms are done to this nation by your provi- 24 “And provide mounts so that they may set dence, Paul on and take him safely to Felix the gover- 3 “we always accept this in all places, most nor.” excellent Felix, with all thankfulness. o At 9:23,24; 25:3; 26:21; 27:42 p At 4:5,23; 6:12; 22:5; 24:1; 25:15 q At 23:12 r At 8:40; 23:33 s At 21:30,33; 24:7 t At 22:30 u At 18:15; 25:19 v At 25:25; 26:31 w At 23:20 x At 24:8; 25:6 y At 8:40 z At 23:26-30 a At 6:9; 21:39 b At 24:1,10; 25:16 c Mt 27:27 Chapter 24: a At 21:27 b At 23:2,30,35; 25:2 170 International King James Version Acts 25 4 “Nevertheless, so that I not be further te- 20 “Or else let these who are here say what dious to you, I beg you that you would hear, wrongdoing they have found in me while I by your kindness, a few words from us. stood before the Council, 5 c“For we have found this man a pestilent 21 “unless it is for this one statement that I fellow and a creator of dissension among all cried out standing among them, t‘Concerning the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader the resurrection of the dead I am being judged of the sect of the Nazarenes. by you this day.’” 6 d“He has also tried to profane the temple; 22 ¶ But when Felix heard these things, hav- and then we seized him. And we wanted eto ing a more accurate knowledge of the uWay, judge him according to our law. he adjourned them and said, “When vLysias 7 f“But the commander Lysias came, and with the commander comes down, I will make a de- great violence, took him out of our hands, cision on your case.” 8 g“commanding his accusers to come to you. 23 Then he commanded a centurion to keep By examining him yourself, you may ascer- Paul and to let him have liberty, and wthat he tain all these things of which we accuse him.” should not forbid any of his friends from min- 9 And the Jews also joined in the attack, say- istering to him. ing that these things were so. 24 Now after some days, when Felix came 10 ¶ Then Paul, after the governor had nodded with his wife Drusilla who was a Jewess, he to him to speak, answered, “Inasmuch as I know sent for Paul and heard him concerning the that you have been for many years a judge to xfaith in Christ. this nation, I do gladly make my defense, 25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, 11 “because you may take note that it is no self-control and judgment to come, Felix be- more than twelve days since I went up to came frightened and answered, “Go away for Jerusalem hto worship. now. When I have a convenient time, I will 12 i“And they neither found me in the temple call for you.” disputing with anyone nor inciting the people, 26 He hoped at the same time that ymoney neither in the synagogues nor in the city. would be given him by Paul. Therefore, he 13 “Nor can they prove the things about which often sent for him and conversed with him. they now accuse me. 27 ¶ But after two years Porcius Festus suc- 14 “But this I confess to you, that according ceeded Felix. And Felix, zwilling to do the Jews to jthe Way which they call a sect, so I worship a favor, left Paul imprisoned. the kGod of my fathers, believing all things that are written in lthe Law and in the Prophets. Chapter 25 15 “And mI have hope in God, that they them- Appearance Before Festus selves also accept, nthat there will be a resur- 1 ¶ Now when Festus had come to the prov- rection both of the just and unjust. ince, after three days he went up from aCaesarea 16 o“In view of this, I exercise myself to have to Jerusalem. always a conscience without offense toward 2 bThen the chief priests and the leading men God and men. of the Jews informed him against Paul. And 17 “Now after many years pI came to bring they were urging him, alms and offerings to my nation. 3 and asking a concession against him, that he 18 q“I was purified when they found me rin would summon him to Jerusalem, cwhile mak- the temple doing this. But there are some Jews ing a plot to kill him on the way. from Asia 4 But Festus answered that Paul should be 19 s“who ought to be here before you to ob- kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would ject if they had anything against me. depart shortly. c 1 Pt 2:12,15 d At 21:28 e Jn 18:31 f At 21:33; 23:10 g At 23:30 h At 21:15,18,26,27; 24:17 i At 25:8; 28:17 j At 9;2; 24:22 k 2 Tm 1:3 l At 26:22; 28:23 m At 23:6; 26:6,7; 28:20 n Dn 12:2 o At 23:12 p Rm 15:25-28 q At 21:26 r At 21:27; 26:21 s At 23:30; 25:16 t At 23:6; 24:15; 28:20 u At 9:2; 18:26; 19:9,23; 22:4 v At 23:26; 24:7 w At 23:16; 27:3; 28:16 x Rm 10:9 y Ex 23:8 z At 12:3; 23:35; 25:9,14 Chapter 25: a At 8:40; 25:4,6,13 b At 24:1; 25:15 c At 23:12,15 171 International King James Version Acts 25 5 “Therefore,” he said, “let the influential men self concerning the crime laid against him.’ among you go down with me and accuse this 17 “Therefore, when they had come together, man, to see dif there is any fault in him.” nwithout any delay, the next day I sat on the 6 ¶ And when he had stayed among them more judgment seat and commanded the man to be than ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And brought forth. the next day sitting on the judgment seat, he 18 “When the accusers stood up, they brought commanded Paul to be brought. no charges against him of such things as I sup- 7 Now when he had come, the Jews who came posed. down from Jerusalem stood around and elaid 19 o“But they had some questions against him many serious charges against Paul that they about their own religion, and about one named could not prove, Jesus who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to 8 while he answered for himself, f“Neither be alive. against the law of the Jews, nor against the 20 “And being at a loss how to investigate temple, nor against Caesar, have I offended in such matters, I asked him whether he was will- anything at all.” ing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged 9 But Festus, gdesiring to do the Jews a favor, about these matters. answered Paul and said, h“Will you go up to 21 “But when Paul pappealed to be reserved Jerusalem and there be judged before me con- for the decision of Augustus, I commanded him cerning these things?” to be kept until I could send him to Caesar.” 10 Then Paul said, “I stand at Caesar’s judg- 22 Then qAgrippa said to Festus, “I would ment seat where I ought to be judged. To the also like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” Jews I have done no wrong, as you very well he said, “you will hear him.” know. 11 i“For if I am an offender, or have commit- Appearance Before Agrippa ted anything worthy of death, I do not refuse 23 ¶ Now on the next day when Agrippa and to die. But if there is nothing in these things of Bernice had come with great pomp, and had which these men accuse me, no one can de- entered into the place of hearing with the com- liver me to them. jI appeal to Caesar.” manders and principal men of the city, at 12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with Festus’ command rPaul was brought forth. the Council, answered, “You have appealed to 24 Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all Caesar? To Caesar you will go.” men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom sall the multitude of the Jews Festus and King Agrippa have appealed to me, both at Jerusalem and 13 ¶ Now after some days King Agrippa and here, crying out that the ought not to live any Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus. longer. 14 And when they had been there many days, 25 “But when I found that uhe had committed Festus declared Paul’s cause to the king, say- nothing worthy of death, vand that he himself ing, k“There is a certain man left in prison by has appealed to Augustus, I have determined Felix, to send him. 15 l“about whom, when I was at Jerusalem, 26 “I have nothing definite about him to write the chief priests and the elders of the Jews in- to my lord. Therefore, I have brought him out formed me, desiring to have judgment against before you, and especially before you, O King him, Agrippa, so that after examination has taken 16 m“to whom I answered, ‘It is not the cus- place, I might have something to write. tom of the Romans to deliver anyone to die 27 “For it seems unreasonable to me to send a before the accused meets his accusers face to prisoner and not to signify the charges laid face and has an opportunity to answer for him- against him.” d At 18:14; 25:18 e At 24:5,13 f At 6:13; 24:12; 28:17 g At 12:2; 24:27 h At 25:20 i At 18:14; 23:29; 25:25; 26:31 j At 26:32; 28:19 k At 24:27 l At 24:1; 25:2,3 m At 25:4,5 n At 25:6,10 o At 18:14,15; 23:29 p At 25:11,12 q At 9:15 r At 9:15 s At 25:2,3,7 t At 21:36; 22:22 u At 23:9,29; 26:31 v At 25:11,12 172 International King James Version Acts 26 Chapter 26 14 “And when we had all fallen to the ground, 1 ¶ Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are per- I heard a voice speaking to me, and saying in mitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you stretched out his hand and answered for him- persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick self. against the goads.’ 2 “I consider myself afortunate, King Agrippa, 15 “Then I said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And because I will answer bfor myself this day be- He said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecut- fore you concerning all the things of which I ing.’ am caccused by the Jews, 16 ‘But rise and stand on your feet. For I have 3 “especially because you are an expert in all appeared to you for this purpose, pto make you customs and questions that have to do with the a minister and a witness, both of these things Jews. Therefore, I beg you to patiently hear that you have seen, and of those things in which me. I will show to you; 4 “All the Jews know my manner of life from 17 ‘delivering you from the Jewish people my youth up, which from the beginning was and from the Gentiles qto whom I send you, spent among my own nation at Jerusalem. 18 r‘to open their eyes in order sto turn them 5 “They knew me from the beginning, if they from darkness to light, and from the power of would testify, that after dthe strictest sect of our Satan to God, tthat they may receive forgive- religion I lived a Pharisee. ness of sins and uan inheritance among those 6 “And enow I stand and am judged for the who are vsanctified by faith in Me.’ hope of fthe promise made by God to our fa- 19 ¶ “So then, O King Agrippa, I was not dis- thers. obedient to the heavenly vision. 7 “To this promise gour twelve tribes, earnestly 20 “But wI preached first to those of Dam- serving God hnight and day, ihope to attain. For ascus and also at Jerusalem, and then through- this hope’s sake, King Agrippa, I am accused out all the regions of Judea, and even to the by the Jews. Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to 8 “Why should it be thought an incredible thing God and prove their repentance by their with you that God raises the dead? xworks. 9 j“Truly, I thought to myself that I had to do 21 “For these reasons the Jews seized me in many things contrary to the name of kJesus of the temple and tried to kill me. Nazareth. 22 “Therefore, having obtained help from 10 l“This I also did in Jerusalem. And many God, I continue to this day testifying both to of the saints I shut up in prison, having received small and great, saying no other things than authority mfrom the chief priests. And when those ythat the Prophets and zMoses said would they were put to death, I gave my vote against come, them. 23 a“that the Christ would suffer, and bthat He 11 “And nI often punished them in every syna- would be the first who would rise from the gogue, and compelled them to blaspheme. And dead, and cwould proclaim light to the Jewish being exceedingly enraged against them, I per- people and to the Gentiles.” secuted them even to foreign cities. 24 ¶ And as he thus defended himself, Festus 12 o“As I went to Damascus with authority said with a loud voice, “Paul, dyou are beside and commission from the chief priests, yourself. Much learning is driving you mad.” 13 “at midday, O King, I saw in the road a 25 But he said, “I am not mad most excellent light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shin- Festus, but speak the words of truth and rea- ing around me and those who journeyed with son. me. 26 “For the king eknows about these things,

Chapter 26: a 1 Pt 3:14; 4:14 b 1 Pt 3:15,16 c At 21:28; 24:5,6 d Ph 3:5 e At 23:6 f At 13:32 g Js 1:1 h 1 Th 3:10 i Ph 3:11 j 1 Tm 1:12,13 k At 2:22; 10:38 l At 8:1-3; 9:13 m At 9:14 n At 22:19 o At 9:3-8; 22:6-11; 26:12-18 p At 22:15 q At 22:21 r Is 35:5; 42:7,16 s 1 Pt 2:9 t Lk 1:77 u Cl 1:12 v At 20:32 w At 9:19,20,22; 11:26 x Mt 3:8 y Rm 3:21 z Jn 5:46 a Lk 24:26 b 1 Co 15:20,23 c Lk 2:32 d 1 Co 1:23; 2:13,14; 4:10 e At 26:3 173 International King James Version Acts 27 before whom also I speak with confidence. For under the shelter of eCrete, off Salmone. I am persuaded that none of these things are 8 And passing it with difficulty, we came to a hidden from him, for this was not done in se- place that is called The Fair Havens, near the cret. city of Lasea. 27 “King Agrippa, do you believe the proph- 9 ¶ Now when much time had passed and when ets? I know that you believe.” sailing was now fdangerous, because the Fast 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time was already past, Paul admonished them. you almost persuade me to become a Chris- 10 And he said to them, “Sirs, I perceive that tian.” this voyage will end in disaster and much dam- 29 And Paul said, f“I would to God that not age, not only of the cargo and ship, but also of only you, but also all who hear me this day our lives.” might become such as I am, except for these 11 Nevertheless, the centurion believed the chains.” pilot and the owner of the ship more than the 30 ¶ Now when he had spoken these things, things that were spoken by Paul. the king rose up and the governor, and Bernice, 12 And because the harbor was not suitable to and those who sat with them. winter in, the majority advised to depart from 31 And when they had gone aside, they talked there also, if by any means they might reach between themselves, saying, g“This man does Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing southwest nothing worthy of death or of chains.” and northwest, and winter there. 32 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set hfree iif he had not ap- The Storm at Sea pealed to Caesar.” 13 ¶ Now when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, Chapter 27 launching from there, they sailed close by Paul Goes to Rome Crete. 1 ¶ Now when ait was decided that we should 14 But not long after there arose a tempestu- sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other ous head wind called Euraquilo. prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of 15 And when the ship was caught and could the Augustan cohort. not face into the wind, we let ourselves be 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, driven along. we embarked, intending to sail along the coasts 16 Then running under the shelter of a certain of Asia. bAristarchus, a Macedonian of Thes- island called Clauda, we secured the ship’s boat salonica, was with us. with difficulty. 3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And 17 When they had taken it on board, they used Julius courteously ctreated Paul and gave him supporting cables in undergirding the ship. And freedom to go to his friends to receive care. fearing that they might run aground on the 4 And when we had embarked from there, we sands of Syrtis, they let down the sea anchor sailed under the shelter of Cyprus because the and so were driven. winds were contrary. 18 And because we were exceedingly tossed 5 Now when we had sailed over the sea off by a tempest, the next day they lightened the Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a ship. city of Lycia. 19 On the third day, with our own hands gwe 6 And there the centurion found dan threw overboard the tackling of the ship. Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us 20 And when neither sun nor stars appeared on board. for many days, and no small storm beat on us, 7 Now when we had sailed slowly many days, all hope that we would be saved was then given and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since up. the wind did not permit us to proceed, we sailed 21 But after a long abstinence from food, Paul f 1 Co 7:7 g At 23:9,29; 25:25 h At 28:18 i At 25:11 Chapter 27: a At 25:12,25 b At 19:29 c At 24:23; 28:16 d At 28:11 e Ti 1:5,12 f Lv 16:29-31; 23:27-29 g Jh 1:5 174 International King James Version Acts 28 stood up in the midst of them and said, “Sirs, took bread and mgave thanks to God in the pres- you should have listened to me, and not have ence of them all. And when he had broken it, sailed from Crete and incurred this damage and he began to eat. loss. 36 Then they were all of good cheer, and they 22 “And now I exhort you to be of good cheer, also took some food. for there will be no loss of anyone’s life among 37 And in all we were 276 nsouls on the ship. you, but only the ship. 38 Now when they had eaten enough, they 23 h“For there stood by me this night the an- lightened the ship and threw out the wheat into gel of God, whose I am and iwhom I serve, the sea. 24 “saying, ‘Do not fear, Paul. You must be 39 ¶ Then when it was day, they did not rec- brought before Caesar. And behold, God has ognize the land. But they discovered a certain given you all those who sail with you.’ bay with a beach, onto which they resolved to 25 “Therefore, sirs, be of good cheer, jfor I run the ship if they could. believe God that it will be even as it was told 40 And when they had taken up the anchors, me. they left them in the sea while loosing the rud- 26 “However, kwe must run aground on a cer- der ropes. Then they hoisted up the mainsail tain island.” to the wind and made for the shore. 41 And striking a reef where two seas met, Shipwreck othey ran the ship aground. And the bow stuck 27 ¶ But when the fourteenth night came, as fast and remained immovable, but the stern was we were driven up and down in the Adriatic being broken up by the violence of the waves. Sea, about midnight the sailors assumed that 42 Then the soldiers’ plan was to kill the pris- they drew near to some land. oners, lest any of them should swim away and 28 So they took soundings and found it to be escape. twenty fathoms. And when they went a little 43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, further, they took soundings again and found kept them from their purpose. And he com- it to be fifteen fathoms. manded that those who could swim should 29 Then fearing that we should run aground jump overboard first and get to land, on rocks, they threw four anchors out off the 44 and the rest should follow, some on boards stern and wished for the day. and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so 30 Now as the sailors were about to flee from it came to pass pthat they all safely escaped to the ship, when they had let down the ship’s land. boat into the sea, under the pretense of intending to lay out anchors from the bow, Chapter 28 31 Paul said to the centurion and to the sol- Shipwrecked on Malta diers, “Unless these stay in the ship, you can- 1 ¶ And when they had escaped, then they not be saved.” found out that athe island was called Malta. 32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the 2 Now the bnationals showed us extraordinary ship’s boat and let it fall away. kindness, for they kindled a fire and received 33 ¶ Now while the day was about to dawn, us all because of the rain and because of the Paul was encouraging them all to take some cold. food, saying, “This day is the fourteenth day 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of that you have waited and continued without sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came eating, having taken nothing. out because of the heat and fastened itself on 34 “Therefore, I urge you to take some food, his hand. for this is for your health, lfor not a hair from 4 And when the nationals saw the creature the head of any of you will perish.” hanging from his hand, they said among them- 35 Now when he had spoken these things, he selves, “Without doubt this man is a murderer, h At 18:9; 23:11 i Dn 6:16 j Rm 4:20,21 k At 28:1 l Mt 10:30 m 1 Tm 4:3,4 n At 2:41; 7:14 o 2 Co 11:25 p At 27:22,31 Chapter 28: a At 27:26 b Cl 3:11 175 International King James Version Acts 28 and though he has escaped the sea, yet justice Paul called together the leaders of the Jews. does not allow him to live.” And when they had come together, he said to 5 But he shook off the creature into the fire them, “Men and brethren, lthough I have com- and csuffered no harm. mitted nothing against our people or customs 6 However, they were expecting that he was of our fathers, yet mI was delivered as a pris- about to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. oner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Ro- But after they had looked for some time and mans, saw no harm come to him, they changed their 18 “who, nwhen they had examined me, wanted minds and dsaid that he was a god. to let me go because there was no cause for 7 ¶ In the same region was an estate of the putting me to death. leading citizen of the island, whose name was 19 “But when the Jews objected, oI was com- Publius, who received us and courteously en- pelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had any tertained us for three days. accusation against my nation. 8 Now it came to pass that the father of Publius 20 “For this reason, therefore, I have called lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in for you, to see you and to speak with you, be- to him and eprayed, and flaid his hands on him cause pfor the hope of Israel I am bound with and healed him. qthis chain.” 9 So when this was done, others who had dis- 21 Then they said to him, “We neither received eases on the island also came and were healed. letters out of Judea concerning you, nor any of 10 They also honored us in many gways. And the brethren that came showed or spoke any- when we departed, they supplied us with such thing bad about you. things as were hnecessary. 22 “But we desire to hear from you what you think, for as concerning this sect we know that Paul in Rome rit is spoken against everywhere.” 11 ¶ And after three months we departed on 23 ¶ And when they had appointed him a day, ian Alexandrian ship that had wintered at the many came to him at his lodging, sto whom he island, which had the Twin Brothers for its fig- explained and testified of the kingdom of God, urehead. persuading them concerning Jesus, tboth out 12 And landing at Syracuse, we stayed there of the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from three days. morning until evening. 13 And from there we circled around and ar- 24 And usome believed the things that were rived at Rhegium. And after one day the south spoken and some did not believe. wind blew and we came the next day to Puteoli. 25 And when they did not agree among them- 14 There we found jbrethren, and were invited selves, they departed after Paul had spoken one to stay with them seven days. And so we went final word, “The Holy Spirit rightly spoke toward Rome. through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers, 15 ¶ And from there, when the brethren heard 26 “saying, v‘Go to this people and say, “Hear- about us, they came to meet us as far as Appii ing you will hear, and will not understand. And Forum and Three Inns. When Paul saw them, seeing you will see, and not perceive. he thanked God and took courage. 27 For the heart of this people has become 16 Now when we came to Rome, the centu- dull, and their ears are hard of hearing. And rion delivered the prisoners to the captain of their eyes they have closed, lest they should the guard. But kPaul was allowed to stay by see with their eyes and hear with their ears, himself with the soldier who guarded him. and understand with their heart and should be converted, and I should heal them.”’ Preaching in Rome 28 “Therefore, let it be known to you that the 17 ¶ Now it came to pass that after three days salvation of God has been sent wto the Gen- c Mk 16:18 d At 12:22; 14:11 e Js 5:14,15 f Mk 5:23; 6:5; 7:32; 16:18 g Mt 15:6 h Ph 4:19 i At 27:6 j Rm 1:8 k At 23:11; 24:25; 27:3 l At 23:29; 24:12,13; 26:31 m At 21:33 n At 22:24; 24:10; 25:8; 26:32 o At 25:11,21,25 p At 26:6,7 q Ep 3:1; 4:1; 6:20 r 1 Pt 2:12; 3:16; 4:14,16 s Lk 24:27 t At 26:6,22 u At 14:4; 19:9 v Is 6:9,10; Mt 13:14,15; Lk 8:10; Rm 11:8 w Is 42:6; 49:6; Rm 11:11 176 International King James Version Romans 1 tiles, and they will hear it!” to him, 29 Now when he had said these words, the 31 xpreaching the kingdom of God and teach- Jews departed and had a great dispute among ing those things that concern the Lord Jesus themselves. Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding 30 ¶ And Paul dwelt two whole years in his him. own hired house, and received all who came ROMANS Chapter 1 13 ¶ I do not want you to be unaware, breth- Greetings ren, that I often planned to come to you. But I 1 ¶ Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, acalled twas hindered until the present, so that I might to be an apostle, bseparated unto the gospel of have some ufruit among you also, even as I God have among the other Gentiles. 2 cwhich He had promised beforehand 14 I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the dthrough His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise. 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, 15 So as much as in me is, I am ready to preach who was eborn of the seed of David according the gospel to you also who are at Rome. to the flesh, 16 ¶ For vI am not ashamed of the gospel, for 4 and fdeclared to be the Son of God with wit is the power of God unto salvation to every power, according gto the spirit of holiness, by one who believes, to the xJew first and also to the resurrection from the dead, the Greek. 5 through whom hwe have received grace and 17 For yin it is the righteousness of God re- apostleship, for iobedience of faith among all vealed from faith to faith, as it is written, z“The the nations, jfor His name, just will live by faith.” 6 among whom you are also the called of Jesus Christ; Wrath Against Humanity 7 to all who are beloved of God in Rome, 18 ¶ aFor the wrath of God is revealed from kcalled to be saints: lGrace to you and peace heaven against all ungodliness and from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. bunrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Longing to Visit Rome 19 because cthat which is known about God is 8 ¶ First, mI thank my God through Jesus Christ manifest within them, for dGod has shown it to for you all, because nyour faith is spoken of them. throughout the whole world. 20 For the einvisible things of Him since the 9 For oGod is my witness, pwhom I serve with creation of the world are clearly seen, being my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that qwithout understood by the things that are made, even ceasing I make mention of you always in my His eternal power and divinity, so that they are prayers; without excuse, 10 making request, if by any means now at 21 because even though they knew God, they length I might have a successful journey by glorified Him not as God, neither were thank- the will of God to come to you. ful. But they became fvain in their imagina- 11 For I long to see you so that rI may impart tions and their foolish hearts were darkened. to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you 22 gProfessing to be wise, they became fools, may be established, 23 and changed the glory of the hincorruptible 12 that is, that I may be encouraged together iGod into an image made like unto corruptible with you by the smutual faith both of you and me. man and of birds and four-footed beasts and x Ep 6:19 ROMANS: Chapter 1: a 1 Tm 1:11 b At 9:15; 13:2 c At 26:6 d Gl 3:8 e Ps 89:3,4; 132:11; Is 11:1; Gl 4:4 f Ps 2:7; At 9:20; 13:33 g Ps 16:10,11; Hb 9:14 h Ep 3:8 i At 6:7 j At 9:15 k 1 Co 1:2,24 l 1 Co 1:3 m 1 Co 1:4 n Rm 16:19 o Rm 9:1 p At 27:23 q 1 Th 3:10 r Rm 15:29 s Ti 1:4 t 1 Th 2:18 u Ph 4:17 v Ps 40:9,10 w 1 Co 1:18,24 x At 3:26 y Rm 3:21; 9:30 z Hk 2:4 a At 17:30 b 2 Th 2:10 c At 14:17; 17:24 d Jn 1:9 e Ps 19:1-6 f Jr 2:5 g Jr 10:14 h 1 Tm 1:17; 6:15,16 i Dt 4:16-18 177 International King James Version Romans 2 crawling things. do the same, that you will escape the judgment 24 ¶ jTherefore, God also gave them up to un- of God? cleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, 4 Or do you despise the criches of His good- kto dishonor their own bodies lamong them- ness and dforbearance and elongsuffering, fnot selves. knowing that the goodness of God leads you 25 They exchanged the mtruth of God nfor a lie to repentance? and worshiped and served the creature rather 5 But according to your hardness and impeni- than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. tent heart gyou are treasuring up for yourself 26 ¶ For this cause God gave them up to ovile wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the passions, for even their women changed the righteous judgment of God, natural use of the body into that which is against 6 who h“will render to everyone according to nature. his works”; 27 And also in the same way the men, leaving 7 to those who by patient perseverance in do- the natural use of the woman, burned in their ing good seek for glory and honor and immor- lust one toward another, men with men work- tality, eternal life; ing what is indecent and receiving in them- 8 but to those who are selfishly ambitious and selves the penalty of their error that was due. ido not obey the truth, but obey unrighteous- 28 ¶ And even as they did not like to retain ness, indignation and wrath, God in their knowledge, God gave them over 9 tribulation and anguish, on every soul of to a depraved mind to do those things pthat are man that does evil, to the jJew first and also to not proper, the Greek; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, wick- 10 kbut glory and honor and peace to every- edness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of one who is working good, to the Jew first and envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are also to the Greek. gossips, 11 For lthere is no respect of persons with God. 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arro- 12 ¶ For as many as have sinned without law gant, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobe- will also perish without law. And as many as dient to parents, have sinned in law will be judged by law, 31 without understanding, untrustworthy, un- 13 mfor not the hearers of law are just before loving and unmerciful. God, but the doers of law will be justified. 32 Although they qknow the judgment of God 14 For when the Gentiles who do not have that those who practice such things rare wor- law do by nature the things contained in law, thy of death, they not only continue to do the these having no law, are a law to themselves; same things but also sconsent to those who do 15 who show the nwork of law written in their them. hearts, their oconscience also bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else Chapter 2 excusing one another God’s Righteous Judgment 16 pin the day when God will judge the se- 1 ¶ Therefore, you are awithout excuse, O man, crets of men qthrough Jesus Christ raccording whoever you are who judge another, bfor in to my gospel. that which you judge another you condemn yourself, for you who judge do the same things. The Jews and The Law 2 But we know that the judgment of God is 17 ¶ Behold, syou are called a “Jew” and trest according to truth against those who practice in law and umake your boast in God. such things. 18 And you vknow His will and wapprove the 3 And do you think this, O man, that when things that are more excellent, being instructed you judge those who do such things, and you out of the law. j Ep 4:18,19 k 1 Co 6:18 l Lv 18:22 m 1 Th 1:9 n Is 44:20 o Lv 18:22 p Ep 5:4 q Rm 2:2 r Rm 6:21 s Hs 7:3 Chapter 2: a Rm 1:20 b Mt 7:1-5 c Ep 1:7,18; 2:7 d Rm 3:25 e Ex 34:6 f Is 30:18 g Dt 32:34 h Ps 62:12; Pv 24:12 i 2 Th 1:8 j 1 Pt 4:17 k 1 Pt 1:7 l Dt 10:17 m Js 1:22,25 n 1 Co 5:1 o At 24:25 p Mt 25:31 q At 10:42; 17:31 r 1 Tm 1:11 s Jn 8:33 t Mc 3:11 u Is 48:1,2 v Dt 4:8 w Ph 1:10 178 International King James Version Romans 3 19 And you xare confident that you yourself overcome when You are judged.” are a guide for the blind, a light to those who 5 ¶ But if our unrighteousness demonstrates are in darkness, the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of God unjust who inflicts wrath? h(I speak as a babes, yhaving in the law the form of knowl- man.) edge and of the truth. 6 Certainly not! Otherwise, ihow then will 21 zTherefore, you who teach another, do you God judge the world? not teach yourself? You who proclaim that a 7 ¶ For if the truth of God has abounded man should not steal, do you steal? through my lie to His glory, why am I also still 22 You who say a man should not commit being judged as a sinner? adultery, do you commit adultery? You who 8 And why not say—as we are slanderously abhor idols, ado you rob temples? reported and as some affirm that we say— j“Let 23 You who bmake your boast of law, do you us do evil that good may come”? Their con- dishonor God through breaking the law? demnation is just. 24 For as it is written, c“The name of God is dblasphemed among the Gentiles because of All Have Sinned you.” 9 ¶ What then? Are we better than they? Not 25 ¶ eFor circumcision profits if you keep law, at all. For we have before proved that both Jews but if you are a transgressor of law, your cir- and Gentiles kare all under sin, cumcision is made uncircumcision. 10 as it is written, l“There is none righteous, 26 Therefore, fif the uncircumcised man keeps no, not one. the righteousness of the law, will not his 11 There is no one who understands. There is uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? no one who is seeking God. 27 And will not the physically uncircumcised, 12 They are all turned aside from the way. if he fulfills the law, gjudge you, who having They have together become unprofitable. the letter of the law and circumcision, trans- There is no one that does good, no, not one.” gress the law? 13 m“Their throat is an open grave. With their 28 For hhe is not a Jew who is one outwardly, tongues they have used deceit. nThe poison of nor is circumcision that which is outward in snakes is under their lips.” the flesh. 14 o“Whose mouth is full of cursing and bit- 29 But he is a Jew iwho is one inwardly, and terness.” jcircumcision is that of the heart kin the spirit, 15 “Their pfeet are swift to shed blood. and not in the letter; lwhose praise is not from 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways. men but from God. 17 And they have not known the way of peace.” Chapter 3 18 q“There is no fear of God before their eyes.” The Faithfulness of God 19 ¶ Now we know that whatever things rthe 1 ¶ What advantage then has the Jew? Or what law says, it says to those who are under the profit is there of circumcision? law, so that severy mouth may be stopped and 2 Much in every way! First of all because ato all the world may become accountable to God. them were committed the oracles of God. 20 Therefore, tby the works of law no flesh 3 For what if bsome did not believe? cWill will be justified in His sight, for by law is the their unbelief nullify the faithfulness of God? knowledge of sin. 4 dCertainly not! Rather, let eGod be true but fevery man a liar, as it is written, g“That You Righteousness Through Faith might be justified in Your words and might 21 ¶ But now uthe righteousness of God with- x Mt 15:14 y 2 Tm 3:5 z Mt 23:3 a Ml 3:8 b Rm 2:17; 9:4 c Ez 16:27 d Is 52:5; Ez 36:22 e Gl 5:3 f At 10:34 g Mt 12:41 h Gl 6:15 i 1 Pt 3:4 j Ph 3:3 k Dt 30:6 l 1 Co 4:5 Chapter 3: a Dt 4:5-8 b Hb 4:2 c 2 Tm 2:13 d Jb 40:8 e Jn 3:33 f Ps 62:9 g Ps 51:4 h Gl 3:15 i Gn 18:25 j Rm 5:20 k Gl 3:22 l Ps 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Ec 7:20 m Ps 5:9 n Ps 140:3 o Ps 10:7 p Pv 1:16; Is 59:7,8 q Ps 36:1 r Jn 10:34 s Jb 5:16 t Gl 2:16 u At 15:11 179 International King James Version Romans 4 out the law is manifested, vbeing witnessed by faith is credited for righteousness, the law and wthe Prophets, 6 just as David also hdescribes the blessed- 22 even the righteousness of God that is by ness of the man to whom God credits righteous- the faith of Jesus Christ to all those who be- ness without works, lieve, xfor there is no difference; 7 saying, i“Blessed are those whose iniquities 23 for yall have sinned and fall short of the are forgiven and whose sins have been cov- glory of God; ered. 24 being justified freely zby His grace athrough 8 Blessed is the man whose sins the Lord will the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, not reckon.” 25 whom God has set forth to be ban atoning 9 ¶ Does this blessedness then come only on sacrifice cby His blood through faith in order the circumcision, or on the uncircumcision to declare His righteousness for the remission also? For we say that faith was credited to of dsins in the past because of the forbearance Abraham for righteousness. of God, 10 How then was it credited? When he was in 26 to declare at this time, I say, His righteous- circumcision or in uncircumcision? Not in cir- ness that He might be just and the justifier of cumcision, but in uncircumcision. him who believes in Jesus. 11 And jhe received the sign of circumcision, 27 ¶ eWhere then is boasting? It is excluded. a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he By what law? Of works? No, but by the law of had while being uncircumcised, that khe might faith. be the father of all those who believe, though 28 Therefore, we conclude fthat a man is jus- they are not circumcised, so that righteousness tified by faith apart from the works of law. might be credited to them also, 29 Is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not 12 and the father of circumcision to those who also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, are not of the circumcision only, but who also 30 gsince it is one God who will justify the walk in the steps of the faith of lAbraham our circumcision by faith and uncircumcision father that he had while being uncircumcised. through faith. 13 ¶ For the promise that he should be the 31 Do we then make void law through faith? mheir of the world was not to Abraham or to Certainly not! On the contrary, we establish his seed through law, but through the righteous- law. ness of faith. 14 For nif those who are of the law are heirs, Chapter 4 faith is made void and the promise has been Abraham Justified by Faith nullified 1 ¶ What then will we say that aAbraham, our 15 because othe law works wrath, for where bforefather, has discovered according to the there is no law, there is no transgression. flesh? 16 ¶ Therefore, it is of faith that it might be 2 For if Abraham was cjustified by works, he pby grace, qto the end that the promise might has something about which to boast, but not be guaranteed to all the seed, not only to those before God. who are of the law, but also to those who are 3 For what does the Scripture say? d“Abraham of the faith of Abraham, rwho is the father of believed God and it was credited to him for us all, righteousness.” 17 as it is written, s“I have made you a father 4 Now eto him who works, the reward is not of many nations,” in the presence of Him credited according to grace, but according to whom he believed, even God, twho gives life debt. to the dead and calls those uthings that do not 5 ¶ But to him who fdoes not work, but be- exist as though they did exist. lieves in Him who justifies gthe ungodly, his 18 Who against hope believed in hope, so that v Jn 5:46 w 1 Pt 1:10 x Cl 3:11 y Gl 3:22 z Ep 2:8 a Hb 9:12,15 b Lv 16:15 c Cl 1:20 d At 14:16; 17:30 e 1 Co 1:29 f Gl 2:16 g Gl 3:8,20 Chapter 4: a Is 51:2 b Js 2:21 c Rm 3:20,27 d Gn 15:6 e Rm 11:6 f Ep 2:8,9 g Ja 24:2 h Ps 32:1,2 i Ps 32:1,2 j Gn 17:10 k Lk 19:9 l Rm 4:18-22 m Gn 17:4-6; 22:17 n Gl 3:18 o Rm 3:20 p Rm 3:24 q Gl 3:22 r Is 51:2 s Gn 17:5 t Rm 8:11 u Rm 9:26 180 International King James Version Romans 5 he might become the father of many nations mby His blood, we will be saved nfrom wrath according to what was spoken, v“So will your through Him. seed be.” 10 For oif while we were enemies pwe were 19 And not being weak in faith, whe did not reconciled to God by the death of His Son, consider his own body, already dead, because much more, having been reconciled, we will he was about a hundred years old, neither xthe be saved qby His life. deadness of Sarah’s womb. 11 And not only this, but we also rrejoice in 20 He did not waver at the promise of God God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giv- whom we have now received the reconcilia- ing glory to God, tion. 21 and being fully persuaded that what He had promised, yHe was able also to perform. Death Through Adam – Life Through Christ 22 Therefore, zit was credited to him for righ- 12 ¶ Therefore, as sthrough one man sin en- teousness. tered into the world and tdeath through sin, and 23 ¶ Now ait was not written for his sake alone, so death passed to all men because all have that it was credited to him, sinned. 24 but for us also, to whom it will be credited, 13 (For until law, sin was in the world, but if we believe bin Him who raised up Jesus our usin is not credited when there is no law. Lord from the dead, 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam to 25 cwho was delivered for our offenses and Moses, even over those who had not sinned dwas raised for our justification. after the likeness of Adam’s transgression, vwho is the type of Him who was to come. Chapter 5 15 But the free gift is not as the offense. For if Peace and Joy Through Christ by the offense of one many died, much more 1 ¶ Therefore, ahaving been justified by faith, the grace of God and the gift by grace of the we have bpeace with God through our Lord one man, Jesus Christ, abounded wto many. Jesus Christ, 16 And the gift is not as it was through the one 2 cthrough whom also we have access by faith who sinned, for the judgment was by one to into this grace dwherein we stand and erejoice condemnation. But the free gift that came be- in hope of the glory of God. cause of the many offenses resulted in justifi- 3 And not only this, but fwe also glory in tribu- cation. lations, gknowing that tribulation works pa- 17 For if by one man’s offense death reigned tience, through the one, much more they who receive 4 hand patience, experience, and experience, abundance of grace and of the gift of righteous- hope. ness will reign in life through the One, Jesus 5 iNow hope does not disappoint, jbecause the Christ.) love of God has been poured out in our hearts 18 ¶ Therefore, as through the offense of one, through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. judgment came on all men to condemnation, 6 ¶ For when we were still without strength, at even so through the righteousness of xOne, the the right time kChrist died for the ungodly. free gift came yto all men to justification of 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one life. die, yet perhaps for a good man some would 19 For as through one man’s disobedience even dare to die. many were made sinners, even so through the 8 But lGod demonstrates His love toward us, obedience of zOne will many be made righ- in that while we were still sinners, Christ died teous. for us. 20 ¶ Moreover, alaw entered so that the of- 9 Much more then, having now been justified fense might abound. But where sin abounded, v Gn 15:5 w Gn 17:17 x Hb 11:11 y Hb 11:19 z Gn 15:6 a Rm 15:4 b At 2:24 c Is 53:4,5 d 1 Co 15:17 Chapter 5: a Is 32:17 b Ep 2:14 c Ep 2:18; 3:12 d 1 Co 15:1 e Hb 3:6 f Mt 5:11,12 g Js 1:3 h Js 1:12 i Ph 1:20 j 2 Co 1:22 k Rm 4:25; 5:8; 8:32 l Is 53:5; Jn 3:16; 15:13 m Ep 2:13 n 1 Th 1:10 o Rm 8:32 p 2 Co 5:18 q Jn 14:19 r Gl 4:9 s 1 Co 15:21 t Gn 2:17 u 1 Jn 3:4 v 1 Co 15:21,22 w Is 53:11 x Is 53:11,12; 1 Co 15:21,45 y Jn 12:32 z Ph 2:8 a Jn 15:22 181 International King James Version Romans 7 grace babounded much more, 14 For vsin will not have dominion over you, 21 so that as sin has reigned in death, even so for you are not under law, but under grace. grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Slaves of Righteousness 15 ¶ What then? Will we sin wbecause we are Chapter 6 not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Dead to Sin – Alive in Christ 16 Do you not know that xto whom you present 1 ¶ What then will we say? aWill we continue yourselves as bondservants to obey, his bond- in sin so that grace may abound? servants you are whom you obey, whether of 2 Certainly not! How will we who bdied to sin sin to death or of obedience to righteousness? live any longer therein? 17 But God be thanked that though you were 3 Or do you not know that cas many of us as the bondservants of sin, yet you have obeyed were baptized into Christ Jesus dwere baptized from the heart that yform of teaching that was into His death? delivered to you. 4 Therefore, we are eburied with Him through 18 And zhaving been freed from sin, you be- baptism into death, that fjust as Christ was came the bondservants of righteousness. raised up from the dead through gthe glory of 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the Father, heven so we also might walk in new- the weakness of your flesh. For as you have ness of life. presented your members as bondservants to 5 ¶ iFor if we have been united together in the impurity and to iniquity unto iniquity, even so likeness of His death, we will also be in the now present your members as bondservants likeness of His resurrection; to righteousness in holiness. 6 knowing this, that jour old man was cruci- 20 ¶ For when you were the abondservants of fied with Him so that kthe body of sin might be sin, you were free from righteousness. destroyed, that we should no longer be bond- 21 bWhat fruit did you have then in those things servants to sin. of which you are now ashamed? For cthe end 7 For lhe who is dead is freed from sin. of those things is death. 8 Now mif we died with Christ, we believe 22 But now dhaving been made free from sin that we will also live with Him, and having become bondservants to God, you 9 knowing that nChrist being raised from the have your fruit unto holiness and the end, eter- dead dies no more. Death no longer has do- nal life. minion over Him. 23 For ethe wages of sin is death, but fthe gift 10 For in the death that He died, oHe died to of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our sin once for all. But in the life that He lives, Lord. pHe lives to God. 11 Likewise also, consider yourselves to be Chapter 7 qdead indeed to sin, but ralive to God through Free Through the Body of Christ Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 ¶ Do you not know, brethren (for I speak to 12 ¶ sTherefore, do not let sin reign in your those who know law), how that the law has mortal body so that you should obey the lusts dominion over a man as long as he lives? of the body. 2 For athe woman who has a husband is bound 13 Neither present your tmembers as instru- by law to her husband as long as he lives. How- ments of unrighteousness to sin, but upresent ever, if the husband dies, she is released from yourselves to God, as those who are alive from the law of her husband. the dead, and your members as instruments of 3 So then, bif while her husband lives she is righteousness to God. married to another man, she will be called an b 1 Tm 1:14 Chapter 6: a Rm 3:8; 6:15 b Gl 2:19 c Gl 3:27 d 1 Co 15:29 e Cl 2:12 f 1 Co 6:14 g Jn 2:11 h Gl 6:15 i Ph 3:10 j Gl 2:20; 5:24; 6:14 k Cl 2:11 l 1 Pt 4:1 m 2 Tm 2:11 n Rv 1:18 o Hb 9:27 p Lk 20:38 q Rm 6:2; 7:4,6 r Gl 2:19 s Ps 19:13 t Cl 3:5 u 1 Pt 2:24; 4:2 v Gl 5:18 w 1 Co 9:21 x 2 Pt 2:19 y 2 Tm 1:3 z Jn 8:32 a Jn 8:34 b Rm 7:5 c Rm 1:32 d Rm 6:18; 8:2 e Gn 2:17 f 1 Pt 1:4 Chapter 7: a 1 Co 7:39 b Mt 5:32 182 International King James Version Romans 8 adulteress. But if her husband is dead, she is agree with the law that it is good. free from that law, so that she is not an adulter- 17 But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin ess, though she is married to another man. that dwells in me. 4 Therefore, my brethren, you also became 18 For I know that pin me, that is, in my flesh, cdead to the law through the body of Christ, so dwells no good thing; for to will is present with that you should be married to another, even to me, but how to perform what is good I do not Him who is raised from the dead, so that we find. should dbring forth fruit to God. 19 For the good that I would do, I do not. But 5 For when we were in the flesh, the sinful the evil that I would not do, that I do. passions that were aroused by the law ewere at 20 Now if I do what I do not wish to do, it is work in our members fto bring forth fruit to no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in death. me. 6 But now we are delivered from the law, hav- 21 ¶ I find then the law, that when I want to do ing died to that wherein we were held, so that good, evil is present with me. we should serve gin newness of spirit and not 22 For I qdelight in the law of God according in the oldness of the letter. to rthe inward man. 23 But sI see another law in tmy members war- Struggle with Sin ring against the law of my mind and bringing 7 ¶ What will we then say? Is the law sin? me into captivity to the law of sin that is in my Certainly not! On the contrary, hI would not members. have known sin except through law, for I would 24 Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver not have known coveting except the law had me ufrom the body of this death? said, i“You will not covet.” 25 vI thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. 8 But jsin, taking occasion by the command- So then with the mind I myself serve the law ment, produced in me every lust. For kwithout of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. law sin is dead. 9 For without law, I was once alive. But when Chapter 8 the commandment came, sin revived and I died. Life Through the Spirit 10 And the commandment lthat was meant to 1 ¶ There is now, therefore, no condemnation bring life, I found to bring death. to those who are in Christ Jesus, awho do not 11 For sin, taking opportunity through the com- walk according to the flesh but according to mandment, deceived me and through it killed the Spirit. me. 2 For bthe law of cthe Spirit of life in Christ 12 Therefore, mthe law is holy, and the com- Jesus has freed you from dthe law of sin and mandment holy and just and good. death. 13 ¶ Therefore, has that which is good be- 3 For ewhat the law could not do in that it was come death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that weak through the flesh, fGod sending His own it might be manifested to be sin, was working Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, death in me through what is good, so that sin condemned sin in the flesh, through the commandment might become ex- 4 so that the righteousness of the law might be ceedingly sinful. fulfilled in us, who gdo not walk according to 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I the flesh but according to the Spirit. am carnal, nsold into bondage to sin. 5 For hthose who walk according to the flesh 15 For what I do, I do not understand. oFor set their minds on the things of the flesh, but what I would do, that I do not. But what I hate, those who walk according to the Spirit, the that do I. ithings of the Spirit. 16 If then I do what I do not want to do, I 6 For jto be carnally minded is death, but to be c Gl 2:19; 5:18 d Gl 5:22 e Rm 6:13 f Js 1:15 g Rm 2:29 h Rm 3:20 i Ex 20:17; Dt 5:21; At 20:33 j Rm 4:15 k 1 Co 15:56 l Lv 18:5 m Ps 19:8 n 2 Kg 17:17 o Gl 5:17 p Gn 6:5; 8:21 q Ps 1:2 r 2 Co 4:16 s Gl 5:17 t Rm 6:13,19 u 1 Co 15:51,52 v 1 Co 15:57 Chapter 8: a Gl 5:16 b Rm 6:18,22 c 1 Co 15:45 d Rm 7:24,25 e At 13:39 f 2 Co 5:21 g Gl 5:16,25 h Jn 3:6 i Gl 5:22-25 j Gl 6:8 183 International King James Version Romans 8 spiritually minded is life and peace, glorious cliberty of the children of God. 7 because the kcarnal mind is hostile toward 22 For we know that the whole creation God, for it is not subject to the law of God, dgroans and labors together until now in pains lnor indeed can it be. of birth. 8 So then those who are in the flesh cannot 23 And not only that, but ourselves also, who please God. have the efirstfruits of the Spirit, feven we our- 9 ¶ However, you are not in the flesh but in the selves groan gwithin ourselves, waiting for the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in adoption, the hredemption of our body. you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of 24 For we are saved by hope, but ihope that is Christ, he is not His. seen is not hope, for what a man sees, why 10 And if Christ is in you, the body is dead does he still hope for it? because of sin, but the spirit is alive because 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, of righteousness. then with perseverance we wait for it. 11 But if the Spirit of mHim who raised up 26 ¶ Likewise, the Spirit also helps our weak- Jesus from the dead dwells in you, nHe who nesses, for jwe do not know how to pray as we raised up Christ from the dead will also give should, but kthe Spirit Himself makes interces- life to your mortal bodies by His Spirit who sion with groanings that cannot be uttered. dwells in you. 27 And lHe who searches the hearts knows 12 ¶ oTherefore, brethren, we are debtors, not what is the mind of the Spirit, because He to the flesh, to live after the flesh, makes intercession for the saints maccording 13 for pif you live after the flesh you will die. to the will of God. But if you through the Spirit qput to death the works of the body, you will live. More Than Conquerors 14 For ras many as are led by the Spirit of 28 ¶ And we know that all things work together God, these are the sons of God. for good to those who love God, to those nwho 15 For syou have not received a spirit of bond- are the called according to His purpose. age again tto fear, but you have received a uspirit 29 For those oHe foreknew, pHe also predes- of adoption by which we cry, v“Abba, Father!” tined qto be conformed to the image of His Son, 16 wThe Spirit Himself bears witness with our rso that He might be the firstborn among many spirit that we are the children of God, brethren. 17 and if children, then xheirs, heirs of God 30 Moreover, those whom He predestined, and fellow heirs with Christ; yif indeed we suf- He also scalled. And those whom He called, fer with Him in order that we may also be glo- He also tjustified. And those whom He justi- rified with Him. fied, He also uglorified. 31 ¶ What will we then say to these things? vIf Suffering and Glory God is for us, who can be against us? 18 ¶ For I consider that the zsufferings of this 32 wHe who spared not His own Son, but present time are not worthy to be compared xdelivered Him up for us all, how will He not with the glory that will be revealed to us. with Him also freely give us all things? 19 For the aearnest expectation of the creation 33 Who will lay anything to the charge of waits for the revealing of the sons of God. God’s elect? yIt is God who justifies. 20 For bthe creation was made subject to futil- 34 zWho is He who condemns? It is Christ ity, not willingly, but because of Him who has who died, yes, rather who was raised again, subjected it in hope, awho is even at the right hand of God, bwho 21 because the creation itself also will be deliv- also makes intercession for us. ered from the bondage of corruption into the 35 Who will separate us from the love of k Js 4:4 l 1 Co 2:14 m At 2:24 n 1 Co 6:14 o Rm 6:7,14 p Gl 6:8 q Ep 4:22 r Gl 5:18 s Hb 2:15 t 2 Tm 1:7 u Is 65:5 v Mk 14:36 w Ep 1:13 x At 26:18 y Ph 1:29 z 2 Co 4:17 a 2 Pt 3:13 b Gn 3:17-19 c 2 Co 3:17 d Jr 12:4,11 e 2 Co 5:5 f 2 Co 5:2,4 g Lk 20:36 h Ep 1:14; 4:30 i Hb 11:1 j Mt 20:22 k Ep 6:18 l 1 Ch 28:9 m 1 Jn 5:14 n 2 Tm 1:9 o 2 Tm 2:19 p Ep 1:5,11 q 2 Co 3:18 r Hb 1:6 s 1 Pt 2:9; 3:9 t Gl 2:16 u Jn 17:22 v Nm 14:9 w Rm 5:6,10 x Rm 4:25 y Is 50:8,9 z Jn 3:18 a Mk 16:19 b Hb 7:25; 9:24 184 International King James Version Romans 9 Christ? Will it be tribulation, or distress, or Isaac, persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, 11 for the children being not yet born, neither or sword? having done any good or evil, that the purpose 36 As it is written, c“For Your sake we are of God according to election might stand, not killed all day long. We are considered as sheep of works, but of tHim who calls, for the slaughter.” 12 it was said to her, u“The elder will serve 37 ¶ dBut in all these things we are more than the younger.” conquerors through Him who loved us. 13 As it is written, v“Jacob I have loved, but 38 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor Esau I have hated.” life, nor angels, nor eprincipalities, nor pow- 14 ¶ What will we say then? wIs there injustice ers, nor things present, nor things to come, with God? Certainly not! 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other crea- 15 For He says to Moses, x“I will have mercy ture, will be able to separate us from the love on whom I will have mercy, and I will have of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. compassion on whom I will have compassion.” 16 So then it is not of him who wills nor of Chapter 9 him who is running, but of God who shows God’s Election of National Israel mercy. 1 ¶ I asay the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my 17 For ythe Scripture says to Pharaoh, z“Even conscience also bearing witness with me in the for this same purpose I have raised you up, so Holy Spirit, that I might show My power in you, and that 2 bthat I have great sorrow and continual grief My name might be declared throughout all the in my heart. world.” 3 For cI could wish that I myself were accursed 18 Therefore, He has mercy on whom He from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen ac- desires,and whom He wills, He ahardens. cording to the flesh; 19 ¶ You will say then to me, “Why does He 4 who are Israelites, dto whom belongs the still find fault? For bwho has resisted His will?” adoption, and ethe glory, and fthe covenants, 20 On the contrary, O man, who are you who and gthe giving of the law, and hthe service of would reply against God? cWill the thing God, and ithe promises; formed say to Him who formed it, “Why have 5 jwhose are the fathers, and kfrom whom ac- you made me this way?” cording to the flesh, Christ came, lwho is over 21 Has not dthe potter power over the clay to all, God blessed forever. Amen. make from the same lump eone vessel to honor 6 ¶ mNot as though the word of God has failed. and another to dishonor? For nthey are not all Israel who are descended 22 ¶ What if God, willing to show His wrath from Israel; and to make His power known, endured with 7 onor because they are the seed of Abraham much long-suffering fthe vessels of wrath are they all children; but, p“In Isaac will your gprepared for destruction, seed be called.” 23 and that He might make known hthe riches 8 That is, those who are the children of the of His glory on the vessels of mercy, that He flesh, these are not the children of God, but had ibefore prepared for glory, qthe children of the promise are counted for 24 even us, whom He has jcalled, knot of the the seed. Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? 9 For this is the word of promise, r“At this 25 ¶ As He says also in Hosea, l“I will call time I will come and Sarah will have a son.” them My people who were not My people, and 10 ¶ And not only this, but when sRebecca also her beloved who was not beloved.” had conceived by one man, even by our father 26 m“And it will come to pass that in the place c Ps 44:22 d 1 Co 15:57 e Ep 1:21 Chapter 9: a 2 Co 1:23 b Rm 10:1 c Ex 32:32 d Ex 4:22 e 1 Sm 4:21 f At 3:25 g Ps 147:19 h Hb 9:1,6 i At 2:39; 13:32 j Dt 10:15 k Lk 1:34,35; 3:23 l Jr 23:6 m Nm 23:19 n Gl 6:16 o Gl 4:23 p Gn 21:12 q Gl 4:28 r Gn 18:10,14 s Gn 25:21 t Rm 4:17; 8:28 u Gn 25:23 v Ml 1:2,3 w Dt 32:4 x Ex 33:19 y Gl 3:8 z Ex 9:16 a Ex 4:21 b 2 Ch 20:6 c Is 29:16 d Pv 16:4 e 2 Tm 2:20 f 1 Th 5:9 g 1 Pt 2:8 h Cl 1:27 i Rm 8:28-30 j Rm 8:28 k Rm 3:29 l Hs 2:23 m Hs 1:10 185 International King James Version Romans 10 where it was said to them, ‘You are not My heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down), people,’ there they will be called the children 7 or, g“‘Who will descend into the abyss?’” of the living God.” (that is, to bring up Christ from the dead). 27 ¶ Isaiah also cries out concerning Israel, 8 But what does it say? h“The word is near n“Though the number of the children of Israel you, even in your mouth and in your heart”— is as the sand of the sea, oa remnant will be that is, the word of faith that we preach; saved, 9 that iif you will confess with your mouth the 28 for He will finish the work and cut it short Lord Jesus and will believe in your heart that in righteousness, pbecause the Lord will make God has raised Him from the dead, you will a short work on the earth.” be saved. 29 And as Isaiah foretold, q“Except the Lord 10 For with the heart man believes unto righ- of Sabaoth had left us a seed, rwe would have teousness, and with the mouth confession is been as Sodom and would have been made made to salvation. like Gomorrah.” 11 For the scripture says, j“Whoever believes on Him will not be ashamed.” Fall Through Unbelief 12 For kthere is no difference between the Jew 30 ¶ What will we say then? sThat the Gen- and the Greek, for lthe same Lord over all mis tiles who did not follow after righteousness, rich to all who call on Him. have attained to righteousness, teven the righ- 13 For n“whoever will call oon the name of teousness that is of faith. the Lord will be saved.” 31 But Israel, who ufollowed after the law of 14 ¶ How then will they call on Him in whom righteousness, vhas not attained to the law. they have not believed? And how will they 32 Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, believe in Him of whom they have not heard? but as if it were by works. For wthey stumbled And how will they hear pwithout a preacher? over the stumbling stone, 15 And how will they preach unless they are 33 as it is written, x“Behold, I lay in Zion a sent? As it is written, q“How beautiful are the stumbling stone and rock of offense, and feet of those who bring glad tidings of good ywhoever believes in Him will not be things!” ashamed.” 16 ¶ However, they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, r“Lord, who has be- Chapter 10 lieved our report?” 1 ¶ Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to 17 So then faith comes by hearing and hear- God for them is that they might be saved. ing by the word of Christ. 2 For I testify of them athat they have a zeal 18 But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed, for God, but not according to knowledge. for s“their sound went into all the earth tand 3 For they being ignorant of bGod’s righteous- their words to the ends of the world.” ness and seeking to establish their own 19 ¶ But I say, did not Israel know? First, crighteousness, have not submitted themselves Moses says, u“I will provoke you to jealousy to the righteousness of God. by those who are no people, and by va foolish 4 For dChrist is the end of law for righteous- nation I will anger you.” ness to everyone who believes. 20 But Isaiah is very bold, and says, w“I was 5 ¶ For Moses describes the righteousness that found by those who did not seek Me. I was made is of law, e“The man who does those things manifest to those who did not ask for Me.” will live by them.” 21 But to Israel He says, x“All day long I have 6 But the righteousness that is of faith thus speaks, stretched forth My hands to a disobedient and f“Say not in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into obstinate people.” n Is 10:22,23 o Rm 11:5 p Is 10:23; 28:22 q Is 1:9 r Is 13:19 s Rm 4:11 t Rm 1:17; 3:21; 10:6 u Rm 10:2-4 v Gl 5:4 w Is 8:14,15; 1 Co 1:23 x Is 8:14; 28:16 y Rm 5:5; 10:11 Chapter 10: a At 21:20 b Rm 1:17 c Ph 3:9 d Gl 3:24; 4:5 e Lv 18:5 f Dt 30:12-14 g Dt 30:13 h Dt 30:14 i Lk 12:8 j Is 28:16 k Rm 3:22,29 l At 10:36 m Ep 1:7 n Jl 2:32 o At 9:14 p Ti 1:3 q Is 52:7; Nh 1:15 r Is 53:1 s Ps 19:4 t 1 Kg 18:10 u Dt 32:21 v Ti 3:3 w Is 65:1 x Is 65:2 186 International King James Version Romans 11 Chapter 11 them. Remnant of Spiritual Israel 15 For if the casting away of them is the rec- 1 ¶ I say then, ahas God cast away His people? onciling of the world, what will their accep- bCertainly not! For cI am also an Israelite, of tance be rbut life from the dead? the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 16 ¶ For if sthe firstfruit is holy, the lump is 2 God has not cast away His people whom also holy. And if the root is holy, so are the dHe foreknew. Or do you not know what the branches. Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads to God 17 And if tsome of the branches were broken against Israel, saying, off, uand you, being a wild olive tree were 3 e“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and grafted in among them, and with them became torn down Your altars. And I am left alone, a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive and they are seeking my life”? tree, 4 But what is the divine response to him? f“I 18 vdo not boast against the branches. But if have reserved for Myself seven thousand men you boast, remember that you do not support who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” the root, but the root you. 5 gEven so then, at this present time there is 19 ¶ You will say then, “The branches were also a remnant according to the election of broken off so that I might be grafted in.” grace. 20 Quite right! Because of wunbelief they were 6 And hif by grace, then it is no more by works, broken off, but you stand by faith. Be not arro- otherwise grace is no more grace. [But if it is gant, but fear. by works, it is no longer grace, otherwise work 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, is no longer work.] take heed lest He also not spare you. 7 ¶ What then? iIsrael has not obtained that 22 Therefore, behold the goodness and sever- for which it seeks, but the elect have obtained ity of God; on those who fell, severity; but to it, and the rest were jblinded. you the goodness of God, xif you continue in 8 According as it is written, k“To this day God His goodness. Otherwise, yyou also will be cut has given them the spirit of stupor, leyes that off. they should not see and ears that they should 23 And they also, zif they do not continue in not hear.” unbelief will be grafted in, for God is able to 9 And David says, m“Let their table become a graft them in again. snare and a trap and a stumbling block and a 24 For if you were cut out of the olive tree retribution to them. that is wild by nature, and were grafted con- 10 Let their eyes be darkened that they may trary to nature into a good olive tree, how much not see and bow down their back always.” more will these who are the natural branches 11 ¶ I say then, have they stumbled that they be grafted into their own olive tree? should fall? Certainly not! But rather nthrough their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles in Salvation Through Obedience order to provoke them oto jealousy. 25 ¶ For I do not want, brethren, that you 12 Now if their transgression is the riches of should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you the world, and the diminishing of them the should be awise in your own minds, that riches of the Gentiles, how much more their bblindness in part has happened to Israel cuntil fullness? the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 13 ¶ For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as 26 And so all Israel will be saved as it is writ- pI am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ten, d“There will come out of Zion the Deliv- ministry, erer who will turn away ungodliness from 14 if by any means I may provoke to jealousy Jacob. those of my flesh and might qsave some of 27 e“For this is My covenant to them, when I

Chapter 11: a Jr 46:28 b 1 Sm 12:22 c 2 Co 11:22 d Rm 8:29 e 1 Kg 19:10,14 f 1 Kg 19:18 g Rm 9:27 h Rm 4:4 i Rm 9:31 j 2 Co 3:14 k Is 29:10,13 l Dt 29:3,4 m Ps 69:22,23 n Is 42:6,7 o Rm 10:19 p At 9:15; 22:21 q 1 Co 9:22 r Is 26:16-19 s Lv 23:10 t Jr 11:16 u Ep 2:12 v 1 Co 10:12 w Hb 3:19 x 1 Co 15:2 y Jn 15:2 z 2 Co 3:16 a Rm 12:16 b 2 Co 3:14 c Lk 21:24 d Is 59:20,21 e Is 27:9 187 International King James Version Romans 12 will take away their sins.” and everyone members one of another. 28 ¶ Concerning the gospel, they are enemies 6 Having then gifts differing according to the for your sakes, but concerning the elect, they grace that is kgiven to us, whether prophecy, are fbeloved for the sake of the fathers. let us lprophesy according to the proportion of 29 For the gifts and calling of God are faith; girrevocable. 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; 30 For as you in the past hhave not believed or mhe who teaches, in teaching; God, you have now obtained mercy through 8 or nhe who exhorts, in exhortation; ohe who their unbelief, gives, let him do it with liberality; phe who 31 even so these also have now disbelieved, leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, so that through the mercy shown to you they qwith cheerfulness. also may obtain mercy. 32 For God has committed them iall to dis- Loving Relationships obedience so that He might have mercy on all. 9 ¶ rLet love be without hypocrisy. sAbhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. A Doxology of Praise 10 tBe kindly affectionate to one another with 33 ¶ Oh, the depth of the riches both of the brotherly love, uin honor preferring one an- wisdom and knowledge of God. How other; unsearchable are His judgments and His ways 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in past finding out. spirit, serving the Lord, 34 “For who has known the jmind of the Lord? 12 vrejoicing in hope, wpersevering in tribula- Or kwho has been His counsellor?” tion, xcontinuing steadfastly in prayer, 35 l“Or who has first given to Him and it will 13 ycontributing to the needs of the saints, be repaid to him again?” zgiven to hospitality. 36 ¶ For mof Him and through Him and to Him 14 aBless those who persecute you. Bless and are all things, nto whom be glory forever. Amen. do not curse. 15 bRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep Chapter 12 with those who weep. Living Worship 16 cBe of the same mind toward one another. 1 ¶ Therefore, I aurge you, brethren, by the dDo not set your mind on high things, but as- mercies of God, that you present your bodies sociate with men of humble position. Be not ba living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, wise in your own opinion. which is your reasonable service. 17 ¶ eRepay to no one evil for evil. fProvide 2 And cbe not conformed to this world, but things honest in the sight of all men. dbe transformed by the renewing of your mind, 18 If it is possible, as much as lies within your so that you may eprove what is that good and power, glive peaceably with all men. acceptable and perfect will of God. 19 Dearly beloved, hdo not take revenge, but 3 ¶ For I say fthrough the grace given to me, to give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, everyone that is among you, gnot to think of i“Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the himself more highly than he ought to think, but Lord. to think soberly, according as God has dealt 20 Therefore, j“If your enemy hungers, feed hto each one a measure of faith. him. If he thirsts, give him drink, for in so do- 4 For ias we have many members in one body, ing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” and all members do not have the same func- 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but kovercome tion, evil with good. 5 so jwe, being many, are one body in Christ, f Dt 7:8; 10:15 g Nm 23:19 h Ep 2:2 i Gl 3:22 j Is 40:13; Jr 23:18 k Jb 36:22 l Jb 41:11 m Hb 2:10 n Hb 13:21 Chapter 12: a 2 Co 10:1-4 b Hb 10:18,20 c 1 Jn 2:15 d Ep 4:23 e 1 Th 4:3 f Gl 2:9 g Pv 25:27 h Ep 4:7 i 1 Co 12:12-14 j 1 Co 10:17 k Jn 3:27 l At 11:27 m Ep 4:11 n At 15:32 o Mt 6:1-3 p At 20:28 q 2 Co 9:7 r 1 Tm 1:5 s Ps 34:14 t Hb 13:1 u Ph 2:3 v Lk 10:20 w Lk 21:19 x Lk 18:1 y 1 Co 16:1 z 1 Tm 3:2 a Mt 5:44 b 1 Co 12:26 c Ph 2:2; 4:2 d Jr 45:5 e Mt 5:39 f 2 Co 8:21 g Hb 12:14 h Lv 19:18 i Dt 32:35 j Pv 25:21,22 k Rm 12:1,2 188 International King James Version Romans 14 Chapter 13 13 nLet us walk honestly as in the day, onot in Submission to Government revellings and drunkenness, pnot in sexual pro- 1 ¶ Let every soul be asubject to the governing miscuity and lewdness, qnot in strife and jeal- authorities. For there is no authority except ousy. from God. The authorities that exist are or- 14 But rput on the Lord Jesus Christ and smake dained by God. no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts. 2 Therefore, whoever resists bauthority, resists the ordinance of God. And those who resist Chapter 14 will receive judgment on themselves. Weak and Strong Disciples 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, 1 ¶ aReceive him who is weak in the faith, but but to the evil. Do you want to be unafraid of not to judgments of disputable thoughts. authority? cDo what is good and you will have 2 For one believes that he bmay eat all things. praise of the same, Another who is weak, eats herbs. 4 for he is the minister of God to you for good. 3 Do not let him who eats despise him who But if you do what is evil, be afraid, for he does not eat. And bdo not let him who does not does not bear the sword in vain because he is eat judge him who eats, for God has received the minister of God, an avenger to execute him. wrath on him who does evil. 4 dWho are you to judge another man’s ser- 5 Therefore, it is necessary dto be subject, not vant? To his own master he stands or falls. In- only because of wrath, ebut also for conscience deed, he will be made to stand, for God is able sake. to make him stand. 6 For because of this you also pay tribute, for 5 ¶ eOne man regards one day above another. they are ministers of God, attending continu- Another regards every day alike. Let every man ally to this very thing. be fully convinced in his own mind. 7 fRender to all their dues, tax to whom tax is 6 He who foberves the day, observes it to the due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom Lord. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he fear, honor to whom honor. gives God thanks. And he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and ggives God thanks. The Day is Near 7 For hnone of us lives to himself and none of 8 ¶ Owe no man anything, except to love one us dies to himself. another, for ghe who loves another has fulfilled 8 For whether we ilive, we live to the Lord. the law. And whether we die, we die to the Lord. There- 9 For this, h“You will not commit adultery,” fore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. “You will not kill,” “You will not steal,” “You 9 For jto this end Christ died and lived again, will not covet,” and if there is any other com- so that He might be kLord both of the dead and mandment, it is summed up in this saying, of the living. namely, i“You will love your neighbor as your- 10 But why do you judge your brother? Or self.” why do you show contempt to your brother? 10 Love works no harm toward his neighbor, For lwe will all stand before the judgment seat therefore, jlove is the fulfillment of law. of God. 11 ¶ Knowing that it is already time kto awaken 11 For it is written, m“As I live, says the Lord, out of sleep because now our salvation is nearer every knee will bow to Me and every tongue than when we believed. will confess to God.” 12 The night is almost over. The day is at hand. 12 ¶ So then neach one of us will give account Therefore, llet us cast off the works of dark- of himself to God. ness and mlet us put on the armor of light. 13 Therefore, let us not judge one another

Chapter 13: a 1 Pt 2:13 b Ti 3:1 c 1 Pt 2:14 d Ec 8:2 e 1 Pt 2:13,19 f Mt 22:21 g Gl 5:13,14 h Ex 20:13-17; Dt 5:17-21 i Lv 19:18 j Mt 7:12; 22:39,40 k 1 Co 15:34 l Ep 5:11 m Ep 6:11,13 n Ph 4:8 o Pv 23:20 p 1 Co 6:9 q Js 3:14 r Gl 3:27 s Gl 5:16 Chapter 14: a 1 Co 8:9; 9:22 b Ti 1:15 c Cl 2:16 d Js 4:11,12 e Gl 4:10 f Gl 4:10 g 1 Tm 4:3 h Gl 2:20 i 2 Co 5:14,15 j 2 Co 5:15 k At 10:36 l 2 Co 5:10 m Is 45:23; Ph 2:9-11 n 1 Pt 4:5 189 International King James Version Romans 15 anymore. But judge this rather, that ono man were written for our learning, so that we put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in through patience and encouragement of the his brother’s way. Scriptures might have hope. 14 ¶ I know and am persuaded by the Lord 5 fNow the God of patience and encourage- Jesus pthat there is nothing unclean of itself. ment grant you to be of the same mind toward But to him who regards anything to be unclean, one another according to Christ Jesus, to him it is unclean. 6 so that you may gwith one mind and one 15 But if your brother is grieved with your mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord meat, you are no longer walking according to Jesus Christ. love. qDo not destroy him with your meat for 7 ¶ Therefore, haccept one another ias Christ whom Christ died. also accepted you to the glory of God. 16 rTherefore, do not let your good be spoken 8 Now I say that jJesus Christ was a servant to of as evil, the circumcision for the truth of God kto con- 17 sfor the kingdom of God is not meat and firm the promises made to the fathers, drink, but righteousness and tpeace and joy in 9 and lthat the Gentiles might glorify God for the Holy Spirit. His mercy, as it is written, m“For this cause I 18 For he who in this thing serves Christ uis will confess to You among the Gentiles and acceptable to God and approved by men. sing to Your name.” 19 ¶ vTherefore, let us follow after the things 10 And again he says, n“Rejoice, O Gentiles, that make for peace and things by which wone with His people.” may edify another. 11 And again, o“Praise the Lord all you Gen- 20 xFor the sake of eating meat, do not de- tiles and laud Him all you people.” stroy the work of God. yAll things indeed are 12 And again, Isaiah says, p“There will be a pure, zbut it is evil for the man who eats with root of Jesse and He who will arise to reign offense. over the Gentiles, in Him will the Gentiles 21 It is good neither to eat ameat, nor to drink trust.” wine, nor do anything by which your brother 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all stumbles. qjoy and peace in believing, so that you may 22 The faith that you have, have it to yourself abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit. before God. bHappy is he who does not condemn himself in that thing which he approves. Paul’s Ministry 23 And he who doubts is condemned if he 14 ¶ Now concerning you, my brethren, rI my- eats, because he does not eat from faith, for self am convinced that you are also full of cwhatever is not from faith is sin. goodness, sfilled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another. Chapter 15 15 Nevertheless, brethren, concerning some Ministry of the Strong points I have written more boldly to you in 1 ¶ We athen who are strong ought to bear the order to remind you, tbecause of the grace that weaknesses of the weak and not to please our- was given to me from God, selves. 16 that uI should be the minister of Christ Jesus 2 bLet every one of us please his neighbor for to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, his good, to his edification. so that the voffering up of the Gentiles might 3 cFor even Christ did not please Himself, but be acceptable, having been sanctified by the as it is written, d“The reproaches of those who Holy Spirit. reproached You fell on Me.” 17 Therefore, I have reason to glory in Christ 4 For ewhatever things were written before Jesus win those things that pertain to God. o 1 Co 8:9 p 1 Co 10:25 q 1 Co 8:11 r Rm 12:17 s 1 Co 8:8 t Rm 8:6 u 2 Co 8:21 v Rm 12:18 w 1 Co 14:12 x Rm 14:15 y At 10:15 z 1 Co 8:9-12 a 1 Co 8:13 b 1 Jn 3:21 c Ti 1:15 Chapter 15: a Gl 6:1,2 b 1 Co 9:22; 10:24,33 c Mt 26:39 d Ps 69:9 e 1 Co 10:11 f 1 Co 1:10 g At 4:24 h Rm 14:1-3 i Rm 5:2 j Mt 15:24 k 2 Co 1:20 l Jn 10:16 m 2 Sm 22:50; Ps 18:49 n Dt 32:43 o Ps 117:1 p Is 11:1,10 q Rm 12:12; 14:17 r 2 Pt 1:12 s 1 Co 1:5; 8:1,7,10 t Rm 1:5; 12:3 u Rm 11:13 v Is 66:20 w Hb 2:17; 5:1 190 International King James Version Romans 16 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those 32 qso that I may come to you with joy rby the things xthat Christ has not worked through me, will of God and may sbe refreshed with you. yto make the Gentiles obedient by word and 33 Now tthe God of peace be with you all. deed, Amen. 19 zthrough powerful signs and wonders by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Chapter 16 Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have Final Greetings fully preached the gospel of Christ. 1 ¶ I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who 20 And so I have made it my goal to preach is a servant of the church that is at aCenchrea, the gospel, not where Christ was named, alest I 2 bthat you receive her in the Lord cin a man- should build on another man’s foundation, ner worthy of the saints and that you assist her 21 but as it is written, b“To whom He was not in whatever business she may have need of you, announced, they will see, and they who have for she has been a helper of many and also of not heard will understand.” myself. 3 ¶ Greet dPriscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Paul’s Travel Plans Christ Jesus 22 ¶ For this reason cI have been greatly hin- 4 who have risked their own necks for my dered from coming to you. life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also 23 But now, having no more place to work in all the churches of the Gentiles. these regions, and dhaving a great desire these 5 Greet ethe church that meets in their house. many years to come to you, Greet my beloved Epaenetus who is fthe 24 whenever I make my journey into Spain, I firstfruits of Asia to Christ. hope to see you in my journey and eto be sup- 6 Greet Mary, who labored much for us. ported on my way there by you, if first I may 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and fenjoy your company. my fellow prisoners who are notable among the 25 But now gI am going to Jerusalem to min- gapostles, who also hwere in Christ before me. ister to the saints. 8 ¶ Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. 26 For hit pleased them of Macedonia and 9 Greet Urbanus, our helper in Christ, and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the Stachys my beloved. poor saints who are in Jerusalem. 10 Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet 27 It pleased them to do so, and they are debt- those who are of Aristobulus’ household. ors to them. For iif the Gentiles have shared in 11 Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet those their spiritual things, jtheir duty is also to min- who are of the household of Narcissus, who ister to them in material things. are in the Lord. 28 Therefore, when I have accomplished this, 12 ¶ Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa who labor and have sealed to them kthis fruit, I will go by in the Lord. Greet the beloved Persis who la- you on my way to Spain. bored much in the Lord. 29 lI am sure that when I come to you, I will 13 Greet Rufus, ichosen in the Lord, and his come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. mother and mine. 30 ¶ Now I urge you, brethren, through the 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Lord Jesus Christ and mthrough the love of the Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are Spirit, nthat you strive together with me in with them. prayers to God for me, 15 Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus, and 31 othat I may be delivered from those in Judea his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who who do not believe, and that pmy service to are with them. Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, 16 jGreet one another with a holy kiss. All the x At 15:12; 21:19 y Rm 1:5 z At 19:11 a 2 Co 10:13,15,16 b Is 52:15 c Rm 1:13 d At 19:21; 23:11 e At 15:3 f Rm 1:12 g At 19:21 h 1 Co 16:1 i Rm 11:17 j 1 Co 9:11 k Ph 4:17 l Rm 1:11 m Ph 2:1 n 2 Co 1:11 o 2 Tm 3:11; 4:17 p 2 Co 8:4 q Rm 1:10 r At 18:21 s 1 Co 16:18 t 1 Co 14:33 Chapter 16: a At 18:18 b Ph 2:29 c Ph 1:27 d At 18:2,18,26 e 1 Co 16:19 f 1 Co 16:15 g At 1:13,26 h Gl 1:22 i 2 Jn 1 j 1 Co 16:20 191 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 1 churches of Christ greet you. you. 17 ¶ Now I urge you, brethren, mark those 22 I, Tertius, who wrote this letter, greet you kwho cause divisions and offenses contrary to in the Lord. the teaching you have learned, and lturn away 23 ¶ xGaius my host, and host of the whole from them. church, greets you. yErastus, the city treasurer, 18 For they who are such serve not our Lord greets you, and Quartus a brother. Christ but mtheir own belly, and nby appealing 24 [zThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be words and flattering speech deceive the hearts with you all. Amen.] of the innocent. 25 ¶ Now ato Him who is able to establish you 19 For oyour obedience is known to all men. I baccording to my gospel and the preaching of rejoice therefore on your behalf, but I want Jesus Christ, caccording to the revelation of the you to be pwise to what is good and innocent mystery that was dkept secret since ages past, to what is evil. 26 but enow is manifested, and by the Scrip- 20 And qthe God of peace rwill crush Satan tures of the prophets, according to the com- under your feet shortly. sThe grace of our Lord mandment of the eternal God, has been made Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. known to all nations for the fobedience of faith, 21 ¶ tTimothy, my fellow worker, and uLucius 27 to the only wise gGod be glory through and vJason and wSosipater, my kinsmen, greet Jesus Christ forever. Amen. 1 CORINTHIANS Chapter 1 9 oGod is faithful, through whom you were Introduction called into pfellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ 1 ¶ Paul, acalled to be an apostle of Jesus Christ our Lord. bthrough the will of God, and cSosthenes our brother, Divisions 2 to the church of God that is at Corinth, to 10 ¶ Now I urge you, brethren, by the name of those who dare sanctified in Christ Jesus, ecalled our Lord Jesus Christ, qthat you all speak the to be saints, with all who in every place call on same thing, and that there be no divisions the name of Jesus Christ four Lord, gboth their among you, but that you be perfectly joined Lord and ours. together in the same mind and in the same judg- 3 hGrace to you and peace from God our Fa- ment. ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. 11 For it has been revealed to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of the household Thanksgiving of Chloe, that there are disputes among you. 4 ¶ iI thank my God always for you for the 12 Now I say this, that reach one of you says, grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, “I am of Paul,” and “I am of sApollos,” and “I 5 that in everything you were enriched by Him, am of tCephas,” and “I am of Christ.” jin all speech and in all knowledge, 13 uIs Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for 6 even as kthe testimony of Christ was con- you? Or were you baptized in the name of firmed in you, Paul? 7 so that you are not lacking in any gift, lwaiting 14 ¶ I thank God that I baptized vnone of you for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, except wCrispus and xGaius, 8 mwho will also confirm you to the end so 15 lest anyone should say that I had baptized nthat you will be blameless in the day of our in my own name. Lord Jesus Christ. 16 And I baptized also the household of k At 15:1 l 1 Co 5:9 m Ph 3:19 n Cl 2:4 o Rm 1:8 p Mt 10:6 q Rm 15:33 r Gn 3:15 s 1 Co 16:23 t At 16:1 u At 13:1 v At 17:5 w At 20:4 x 1 Co 1:14 y At 19:22 z 1 Th 5:28 a Ep 3:20 b Rm 2:16 c Ep 1:9 d Cl 1:26; 2:2; 4:3 e Ep 1:9 f Rm 1:5 g Jd 25 1 CORINTHIANS: Chapter 1: a Rm 1:1 b 2 Co 1:1 c At 18:17 d At 15:9 e Rm 1:7 f 1 Co 8:6 g Rm 3:22 h Rm 1:7 i Rm 1:8 j 1 Co 12:8 k 2 Tm 1:8 l Ph 3:20 m 1 Th 3:13; 5:23 n Cl 1:22; 2:7 o Is 49:7 p Jn 15:4 q 2 Co 13:11 r 1 Co 3:4 s At 18:24 t Jn 1:42 u 2 Co 11:4 v Jn 4:2 w At 18:8 x Rm 16:23 192 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 2 yStephanas. Besides this, I do not know whether 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who I baptized any other. became to us wisdom from God, and 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but prighteousness and sanctification and redemp- to preach the gospel, znot with wisdom of tion, words, lest the cross of Christ should be made 31 so that as it is written, q“He who boasts, let void. him boast in the Lord.”

Wisdom and Power of God in Christ Chapter 2 18 ¶ For the preaching of the cross is 1 ¶ And I, brethren, when I came to you I did afoolishness to bthose who are perishing. But not come with excellent speech or of wisdom to us cwho are being saved, it is the dpower of while declaring to you the mystery of God. God. 2 For I determined not to know anything 19 For it is written, e“I will destroy the wis- among you aexcept Jesus Christ and Him cru- dom of the wise and will bring to nothing the cified. understanding of the clever.” 3 bI was with you cin weakness and in fear and 20 ¶ fWhere is the wise man? Where is the in much trembling. scribe? Where is the philosopher of this world? 4 And my speech and my preaching dwere not gHas not God made foolish the wisdom of this with persuasive words of wisdom, ebut in dem- world? onstration of the power of the Spirit, 21 For since in the hwisdom of God the world 5 so that your faith should not stand in the by wisdom did not know God, it pleased God wisdom of men but in the fpower of God. through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believe. Wisdom from God 22 For the iJews require a sign and the Greeks 6 ¶ But we speak wisdom among those who seek after wisdom. are perfect, yet not the wisdom of this age nor 23 But we preach Christ crucified, jto the Jews of the princes of this age, who are being a stumbling block and to Gentiles kfoolishness, brought to nothing. 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mys- Greeks, Christ lthe power of God and mthe wis- tery, even the hidden wisdom that God foreor- dom of God. dained before the ages to our glory. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser 8 This wisdom none of the princes of this age than men and the weakness of God is stronger has known, for ghad they known, they would than men, not have hcrucified the Lord of glory. 26 ¶ for you see your calling, brethren, how 9 But as it is written, i“Eye has not seen nor nthat not many wise men after the flesh, not ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of many mighty, not many noble, are called. man the things that God has prepared for those 27 But oGod has chosen the foolish things of who love Him.” the world to shame the wise. And God has cho- 10 But jGod has revealed them to us through sen the weak things of the world to shame the His Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, things that are mighty; even the deep things of God. 28 and the base things of the world, and things 11 For what man knows the things of a man that are despised, God has chosen, and things except the kspirit of man that is in him? lEven that are not, so that He might bring to nothing so the things of God no one knows except the the things that are, Spirit of God. 29 so that no flesh should boast in His pres- 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the ence. world, but mthe Spirit who is from God, so that y 1 Co 16:15,17 z 1 Co 2:1,4,13 a 1 Co 2:14 b 2 Co 2:15 c 1 Co 15:2 d Rm 1:16 e Is 29:14 f Is 19:12; 33:18 g Jb 12:17 h Dn 2:20 i Mt 12:38 j Lk 2:34 k 1 Co 2:14 l Rm 1:4 m Cl 2:3 n Jn 7:48 o Mt 11:25 p 2 Co 5:21 q Jr 9:23,24 Chapter 2: a Gl 6:14 b At 18:1 c 2 Co 4:7 d 2 Pt 1:16 e Rm 15:19 f 1 Th 1:5 g Lk 23:34 h Mt 27:33-50 i Is 64:4; 65:17 j Mt 11:25; 13:11; 16:17 k Js 2:26 l Rm 11:33 m Rm 8:15 193 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 4 we might know the things that are freely given 11 For no other foundation can man lay than to us by God. nwhat is laid, owhich is Jesus Christ. 13 ¶ Which things we also speak, not in the 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation words that man’s wisdom teaches, but what with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, the Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things straw, with spiritual words. 13 each one’s work will be manifested, for 14 nBut the natural man does not receive the the day pwill declare it because qit will be re- things of the Spirit of God, for they are fool- vealed by fire. And the fire will test each man’s ishness to him. Neither can he know them, be- work to determine what quality it is. cause they are spiritually discerned. 14 If anyone’s work endures that he has built, 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, he will receive a reward. yet he himself is judged by no one. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer 16 For o“who has known the mind of the Lord loss. But he himself will be saved, yet so as that he may instruct Him?” pBut we have the through fire. mind of Christ. 16 ¶ rDo you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in Chapter 3 you? Sectarianism 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God 1 ¶ And I, brethren, could not speak to you as will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, to spiritual men, but as to carnal, as to ainfants which you are. in Christ. 18 ¶ sLet no one deceive himself. If anyone 2 I have fed you with bmilk and not with meat, among you seems to be wise in this world, let cfor until now you were not able to receive it. him become a fool so that he may be wise. Even now you are still not able, 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolish- 3 for you are still carnal. For where there is ness to God. For it is written, t“He catches the envying and strife, are you not carnal and walk- wise in their craftiness”; ing as worldly men? 20 and again, u“The Lord knows the thoughts 4 For when one says, “I am of Paul,” and an- of the wise, that they are vain.” other, “I am of Apollos,” are you not walking 21 Therefore, let no man boast in men. For as worldly men? vall things are yours, 5 ¶ Who then is Paul and who is Apollos, but 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the dservants by whom you believed, even as the world or life or death or things present or things Lord gave opportunity to each one? to come. All are yours. 6 eI have planted, fApollos watered, gbut God 23 And wyou are Christ’s and Christ is God’s. gave the increase. 7 So then hneither he who plants is anything, Chapter 4 nor he who waters, but God who gives the in- Christ-Sent Apostles crease. 1 ¶ Let a man so regard us as the aservants of 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are Christ band stewards of the mysteries of God. one, iand each will receive his own reward ac- 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that one cording to his own labor. be found trustworthy. 9 ¶ For jwe are laborers together with God. 3 But to me it is a very small thing that I should You are God’s field, kGod’s building. be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, 10 lAccording to the grace of God that is given I do not judge my own self. to me as a wise master-builder, I have laid mthe 4 For I know nothing against myself, yet I am foundation and another builds on it. But let not justified by this. But He who judges me is every man take heed how he builds on it. the Lord. n Mt 16:23 o Is 40:13 p Jn 15:15 Chapter 3: a Hb 5:13 b 1 Pt 2:2 c Jn 16:12 d 2 Co 3:3,6; 4:1; 5:18; 6:4 e At 18:4 f At 18:24- 27 g 2 Co 3:5 h Gl 6:3 i Ps 62:12 j 2 Co 6:1 k Ep 2:20-22 l Rm 1:5 m 1 Co 4:15 n Is 28:16 o Ep 2:20 p 1 Pt 1:7 q Lk 2:35 r 2 Co 6:16 s Pv 3:7 t Jb 5:13 u Ps 94:11 v 2 Co 4:5 w 2 Co 10:7 Chapter 4: a Cl 1:25 b Ti 1:7 194 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 5 5 Therefore, cjudge nothing before the time 18 ¶ wNow some are arrogant, as though I until the Lord comes, who will both bring to would not come to you. dlight the hidden things of darkness and will 19 xBut I will come to you shortly, yif the Lord emanifest the motives of the hearts, and fthen wills. And I will know, not the speech of those will everyone have praise of God. who are arrogant, but the power. 6 ¶ Now these things, brethren, I have figura- 20 For zthe kingdom of God is not in word, tively applied to myself and Apollos for your but in apower. sakes, that in us you might learn not to think 21 What do you desire? bShall I come to you above what is written, that none of you take with a rod, or in love and the spirit of meek- pride in one against another. ness? 7 For who makes you to be superior? And gwhat do you have that you did not receive? Chapter 5 Now if you did receive it, why do you boast as Remove Immorality if you had not received it? 1 ¶ It is actually reported that there is fornica- 8 Now you are already full. Now hyou are al- tion among you, and such fornication is not ready rich. You have reigned as kings without even practiced among the Gentiles, that one us. And I wish you did reign, so that we also should have his father’s awife. might reign with you. 2 And byou are arrogant and have not rather 9 For I think that God has set forth us the cmourned, that he who has done this deed might apostles last, as men condemned to death, for be removed from among you. we have become a ispectacle to the world, both 3 dFor I indeed, being absent in body but to angels and to men. present in spirit, have judged already, as though 10 We are jfools for Christ’s sake, but you are I were present, concerning him who has done wise in Christ. kWe are weak, but you are this deed. strong. You are honored, but we are despised. 4 In the ename of our Lord Jesus Christ, when 11 Even to this present hour we both hunger you are assembled, and with my spirit, fwith and thirst and are naked and are roughly treated the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, and have no certain place of dwelling. 5 gdeliver such a one to hSatan for the destruc- 12 lSo we labor, working with our own hands. tion of the flesh so that his spirit may be saved mBeing reviled, we bless. Being persecuted, in the day of the Lord. we endure. 6 ¶ iYour boasting is not good. Do you not 13 Being slandered, we kindly respond. nWe know that ja little leaven leavens the whole are made as the scum of the world and are the lump? refuse of all things until now. 7 Therefore, purge out the old leaven so that 14 ¶ I do not write these things to shame you. you may be a new lump, as you are unleav- But oas my beloved children, I warn you. ened. For indeed, kChrist our lPassover was sac- 15 For though you have ten thousand instruc- rificed. tors in Christ, yet you have not many fathers, 8 Therefore, mlet us keep the feast, nnot with for pin Christ Jesus I have brought you forth old leaven, nor owith the leaven of malice and through the gospel. wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of 16 Therefore, I urge you, be qimitators of me. sincerity and truth. 17 For this reason I have sent rTimothy to you, 9 ¶ I wrote to you in a letter pnot to associate swho is my son, beloved and faithful in the with fornicators. Lord, who will tremind you of my ways that 10 However, I did not at all refer to associa- are in Christ, as I uteach everywhere vin every tion with the fornicators of this world, or with assembly. the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters, c Mt 7:1 d Mt 10:26 e 1 Co 3:13 f Rm 2:29 g Jn 3:27 h Rv 3:17 i Hb 10:33 j At 17:18; 26:24 k 2 Co 13:9 l At 18:3; 20:34 m Mt 5:44 n Lm 3:45 o 1 Th 2:11 p Gl 4:19 q 1 Co 11:1 r At 19:22 s 1 Tm 1:2,18 t 1 Co 11:2 u 1 Co 7:17 v 1 Co 14:33 w 1 Co 5:2 x At 19:21; 20:2 y At 18:21 z 1 Th 1:5 a 1 Co 2:4 b 2 Co 10:2 Chapter 5: a Lv 18:6-8 b 1 Co 4:18 c 2 Co 7:7-10 d Cl 2:5 e Mt 18:20 f Jn 20:23 g 1 Tm 1:20 h At 26:18 i 1 Co 3:21 j Gl 5:9 k Is 53:7 l Jn 19:14 m Ex 12:15 n Dt 16:3 o Mt 16:6 p 2 Co 6:14 195 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 7 for then you would have to go qout of the world. 11 Now fsuch were some of you. gBut you 11 But now I have written to you not to asso- were washed. But you were sanctified. But you ciate rwith anyone who is called a brother if he were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus is a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a and in the Spirit of our God. railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner. sWith such a person do not eat. Sexual Immorality 12 ¶ For what have I to do with judging those 12 ¶ hAll things are lawful to me, but all things who are outside the body? Do you not judge are not profitable. All things are lawful for those who are within? me, but I will not be brought under the power 13 But those who are outside, God judges. of anything. Therefore, tput away the wicked person from 13 iMeats for the stomach and the stomach among yourselves. for meats, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for jfornication, but Chapter 6 kfor the Lord, land the Lord for the body. Lawsuits Among Disciples 14 And mGod has both raised up the Lord and 1 ¶ Dare any of you, having a matter against will also raise us up nby His own power. another, go to law before the unrighteous and 15 ¶ Do you not know that oyour bodies are not before the asaints? the members of Christ? Will I then take the 2 Do you not know that bthe saints will judge members of Christ and make them the mem- the world? And if the world will be judged by bers of a harlot? Certainly not! you, are you incompetent to judge even the 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined smallest matters? to a harlot is one body with her? For He says, 3 Do you not know that we will cjudge an- p“The two will become one flesh.” gels? How much more the things that pertain 17 qBut he who is joined to the Lord is one to this life? spirit. 4 If then you have judgments of things per- 18 ¶ rFlee fornication. Every sin that a man taining to this life, do you appoint those to does is outside the body. But he who commits judge who are least regarded in the church? fornication sins sagainst his own body. 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is 19 Or tdo you not know that your body is the not a wise man among you, not even one who temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom will be able to judge between his brethren? you have from God, uand you are not your own? 6 But brother goes to law with brother, and 20 For vyou have been bought with a price. this before the unbelievers. Therefore, glorify God in your body. 7 ¶ Now therefore, there is an utter failure among you because you go to law with one Chapter 7 another. dWhy do you not rather suffer wrong? Marriage Why do you not rather allow yourselves to be 1 ¶ Now concerning the things about which wronged? you wrote to me. aIt is good for a man not to 8 No, you do wrong and defraud, and this to touch a woman. your brethren. 2 However, in order to avoid fornication, let 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will every man have his own wife and let every not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not de- woman have her own husband. ceived, eneither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor 3 bLet the husband render to the wife deserv- adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, ing affection, and likewise also the wife to the 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, husband. nor revilers, nor extortioners, will inherit the 4 The wife does not have authority over her kingdom of God. own body, but the husband does. And likewise q Jn 17:15 r Mt 18:17 s Gl 2:12 t Dt 13:5; 17:7,12; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21,24; 24:7 Chapter 6: a Dn 7:22 b Ps 49:14 c 2 Pt 2:4 d Pv 20:22 e Gl 5:21 f 1 Co 12:2 g Hb 10:22 h 1 Co 10:23 i Mt 15:17 j Gl 5:19 k 1 Th 4:3 l Ep 5:23 m 2 Co 4:14 n Ep 1:19 o Rm 12:5 p Gn 2:24 q Jn 17:21-23 r Hb 13:4 s Rm 1:24 t 2 Co 6:16 u Rm 14:7 v 2 Pt 2:1 Chapter 7: a 1 Co 7:8,26 b Ex 21:10 196 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 7 also, the husband does not have authority over not be circumcised. his own body, but the wife does. 19 pCircumcision is nothing and 5 cDo not deprive one another except by agree- uncircumcision is nothing, but the qkeeping of ment for a time so that you may give your- the commandments of God. selves to fasting and prayer. And come together 20 Let each one remain in the same calling again so that dSatan not tempt you because of wherein he was called. your lack of self-control. 21 Are you called being a bondservant? Do 6 But I speak this by way of allowance and not worry about it. But if you are able to be- enot by command. come free, rather use it. 7 For fI wish that all men were even as I my- 22 For he who is called in the Lord while a self. But every man has his own gift from God, bondservant is rthe Lord’s freeman. Likewise, one after this manner and another after that. he who is called while free is sChrist’s bond- 8 ¶ I say to the unmarried and widows that git servant. is good for them if they remain even as I am. 23 tYou were bought with a price. Do not be- 9 But hif they cannot exercise self-control, let come bondservants of men. them marry, for it is better to marry than to 24 Brethren, let each one remain with uGod in burn with passion. the state wherein he was called. 10 And to the married I command, yet not I 25 ¶ Now concerning virgins, vI have no com- but the iLord, that jthe wife not leave her hus- mandment of the Lord. However, I give my band. opinion as one wwho has obtained mercy by 11 But if she does leave, let her remain un- the Lord to be xtrustworthy. married, or else be reconciled to her husband. 26 Therefore, I suppose that this is good be- And do not let the husband send his wife away. cause of the present distress, ythat it is good 12 ¶ But to the rest I say, not the Lord, that if for a man to remain as he is. any brother has a wife who does not believe, 27 Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to and she is pleased to dwell with him, let him be released. Are you released from a wife? Do not send her away. not seek a wife. 13 And the woman who has a husband who 28 But if you marry you have not sinned. And does not believe, and if he is pleased to dwell if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Never- with her, let her not send her husband away. theless, such will have trouble in the flesh. I 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified am trying to spare you. by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sancti- 29 ¶ But zthis I say, brethren, the time is short- fied by the husband. Otherwise, kyour children ened so that from now on both those who have are unclean, but now they are holy. wives should be as though they had none, 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him leave. 30 and those who weep as though they did not A brother or sister is not enslaved in such cases. weep, and those who rejoice as though they But God has called us lto peace. did not rejoice, and those who buy as though 16 For how do you know, O wife, whether they did not possess, you will msave your husband? Or how do you 31 and those who use the world as not know, O husband, whether you will save your amisusing it, for bthe form of this world is pass- wife? ing away. 17 ¶ But as God has assigned to everyone, as 32 ¶ But I want you to be free from concern. the Lord has called everyone, so let him walk. cHe who is unmarried cares for the things of And nso I instruct in all the assemblies. the Lord, how he may please the Lord. 18 Was anyone called having been circum- 33 But he who is married cares for the things cised? Let him not become uncircumcised. of the world, how he may please his wife. Was anyone called in uncircumcision? oLet him 34 There is a difference between a wife and a c Jl 2:16 d 1 Th 3:5 e 2 Co 8:8 f At 26:29 g 1 Co 7:1,26 h 1 Tm 5:14 i Mk 10:6-10 j Mt 5:32 k Ml 2:15 l Rm 12:18 m 1 Pt 3:1 n 1 Co 4:17 o At 15:1 p Gl 3:28; 5:6; 6:15 q Jn 15:14 r Jn 8:36 s 1 Pt 2:16 t 1 Pt 1:18,19 u Cl 3:22-24 v 2 Co 8:8 w 1 Tm 1:13,16 x 1 Tm 1:12 y 1 Co 7:1,8 z 1 Pt 4:7 a 1 Co 9:18 b 1 Jn 2:17 c 1 Tm 5:5 197 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 9 virgin. The unmarried woman dcares for the and many “lords”), things of the Lord, that she may be holy both 6 but hto us there is one God, the Father, ifrom in body and in spirit. But she who is married whom are all things and we in Him, and jone cares for the things of the world, how she may Lord Jesus Christ, kthrough whom are all things please her husband. and lwe through Him. 35 Now this I speak for your own benefit, not 7 ¶ However, not everyone has this knowl- that I may put a restraint on you, but for that edge, for some maccustomed to the idol until which is proper, and that you may be devoted now eat meat as a thing sacrificed to an idol, to the Lord without distraction. and their conscience being weak is ndefiled. 36 ¶ But if anyone thinks that he behaves him- 8 But omeat does not commend us to God, for self improperly toward his virgin daughter, if neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do she is past the flower of her youth, and if it not eat are we the worse. must be, let him do what he wishes. He does 9 ¶ But ptake heed lest somehow this freedom not sin. Let them marry. of yours becomes qa stumbling block to those 37 Nevertheless, he who has settled the mat- who are weak. ter in his heart, not being compelled, but has 10 For if anyone sees you who have knowl- authority over his own will, and has so deter- edge sitting in an idol’s temple, will not rthe mined in his heart that he will keep his virgin conscience of him who is weak be emboldened daughter, does well. to eat those things that are sacrificed to idols? 38 eSo then he who gives her in marriage does 11 For sthrough your knowledge, the weak well, but he who does not give her in marriage brother, for whom Christ died, will perish. does better. 12 And tso by sinning against the brethren, 39 ¶ fThe wife is bound by the law as long as and wounding their weak conscience, you sin her husband lives. But if her husband is dead, against Christ. she is free to be married to whom she wishes, 13 Therefore, uif food causes my brother to gonly in the Lord. stumble, I will never eat meat again, lest I make 40 But haccording to my opinion, she is hap- my brother stumble. pier if she remains as she is. And iI think that I also have the Spirit of God. Chapter 9 Rights of an Apostle Chapter 8 1 ¶ Am aI not an apostle? Am I not free? bHave Food and Idols I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? cAre you not 1 ¶ Now aconcerning things sacrificed to idols, my work in the Lord? we know that we all have bknowledge. 2 If I am not an apostle to others, yet indeed I cKnowledge puffs up, but love edifies. am to you, for you are dthe seal of my apostle- 2 And dif anyone thinks that he knows any- ship in the Lord. thing, he knows nothing yet as he ought to 3 ¶ My defense to those who examine me is know. this: 3 But if anyone loves God, he is known by 4 eDo we not have the right to eat and to drink? Him. 5 Do we not have the right to take along a 4 ¶ Therefore, concerning the eating of those believing wife, even as the other apostles and things sacrificed to idols, we know that ean idol fthe brothers of the Lord and gCephas? is nothing in the world fand that there is no 6 Or do only I and Barnabas hhave no right to other God but one. refrain from working? 5 For even if there are gso-called gods, whether 7 iWho as a soldier serves at his own expense? in heaven or on earth (as there are many “gods” Who jplants a vineyard and does not eat of the d Lk 10:40 e Hb 13:4 f Rm 7:2 g 2 Co 6:14 h 1 Co 7:6,25 i 1 Th 4:8 Chapter 8: a At 15:20 b Rm 14:14 c Rm 14:3 d 1 Co 13:8- 12 e Is 41:24 f Dt 4:35,39; 6:4 g Jn 10:34 h Ml 2:10 i At 17:28 j Jn 13:13 k Jn 1:3 l Rm 5:11 m 1 Co 10:28 n Rm 14:14,22 o Rm 14:17 p Gl 5:13 q Rm 14:13,21 r 1 Co 10:28 s Rm 14:15,20 t Mt 25:40 u Rm 14:21 Chapter 9: a At 9:15 b 1 Co 15:8 c 1 Co 3:6; 4:15 d 2 Co 12:12 e 1 Th 2:6,9 f Mt 13:55 g Mt 8:14 h At 4:36 i 2 Co 10:4 j Dt 20:6 198 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 10 fruit? Or who kfeeds a flock and does not drink those who are under law. of the milk of the flock? 21 fTo gthose who are without law, as without 8 ¶ Do I say these things only as a man? Or law, hthough not being without God’s law but does not the law say the same also? under Christ’s law, so that I might win those 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, l“You who are without law. will not muzzle the ox while he is threshing.” 22 iTo the weak I became as weak so that I Is God concerned for oxen? might win the weak. jI have become all things 10 Or does He say this altogether for our to all men so that kI might by all means save sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written some. so that mhe who plows should plow in hope, 23 And this I do for the sake of the gospel so and that he who threshes in hope should be that I might be a partaker of it. partaker of his hope. 24 ¶ Do you not know that those who run in a 11 nIf we sowed to you spiritual things, is it a race all run, but only one receives the prize? great thing if we reap your material things? So lrun that you may obtain the prize. 12 If others are partakers of this right over 25 And every man who strives exercises self- you, do we not more? oNevertheless, we have control in all things. Now they do it to obtain a not used this right, but we endure all things pso perishable crown, but we man imperishable. that we should not hinder the gospel of Christ. 26 Therefore, I thus run, nnot with uncertainty. 13 qDo you not know that those who minister I thus box, not as one who beats the air. holy things live from the things of the rtemple? 27 oBut I discipline my body and pbring it into And those who wait at the altar are partakers subjection, lest by any means, when I have of the food of the altar? preached to others, I myself should be 14 Even so sthe Lord has commanded tthat qdisqualified. those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel. Chapter 10 15 ¶ But uI have used none of these things, nor Warnings from Israel’s Apostasy have I written these things that it should be done 1 ¶ I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, so to me, for vit would be better for me to die how all our fathers were under athe cloud and than that anyone should make my boasting void. all passed through bthe sea. 16 For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing 2 And they were all baptized unto Moses in to boast about, for wnecessity is laid upon me. the cloud and in the sea. For woe is me if I do not preach the gospel. 3 And they all ate the same cspiritual food. 17 For if I willingly do this, xI have a reward; 4 So they all drank the same dspiritual drink, but if against my will, yI have been entrusted for they drank from a spiritual Rock that fol- with a stewardship. lowed them. And that Rock was Christ. 18 What then is my reward? It is this: that 5 But God was not pleased with many of them, when zI preach the gospel I may present the for they ewere scattered in the wilderness. gospel of Christ without charge, so that I anot 6 ¶ Now these things were examples for us so abuse my right in the gospel. that we should not lust after evil things as fthey 19 ¶ For though I am bfree from all men, cI also lusted. have made myself a bondservant to all, so that 7 gDo not be idolaters as some of them were, dI might gain the more. as it is written, h“The people sat down to eat 20 So eto the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I and drink and rose up to play.” might win the Jews. To those who are under 8 iNor let us commit fornication as jsome of law I became as one under law (though I my- them did, and kin one day twenty-three thou- self am not under law), so that I might win sand fell. k Jn 21:15 l Dt 25:4 m 2 Tm 2:6 n Rm 15:27 o At 18:3; 20:33 p 2 Co 11:12 q Lv 6:16,26; 7:6,31 r Nm 18:8-31 s Mt 10:10 t Rm 10:15 u At 18:3; 20:33 v 2 Co 11:10 w Rm 1:14 x 1 Co 3:8,14; 9:18 y Gl 2:7 z 1 Co 10:33 a 1 Co 7:31; 9:12 b 1 Co 9:1 c Gl 5:13 d Mt 18:15 e At 16:3; 21:23-26 f Gl 2:3; 3:2 g Rm 2:12,14 h 1 Co 7:22 i Rm 14:1; 15:1 j 1 Co 10:33 k Rm 11:14 l Gl 2:2 m Js 1:12 n 2 Tm 2:5 o Rm 8:13 p Rm 6:18 q Jr 6:30 Chapter 10: a Ex 13:21,22 b Ex 14:21,22,29 c Ex 16:4,15,35 d Ex 17:5-7 e Nm 14:29,37; 26:65 f Nm 11:4,34 g 1 Co 5:11; 10:14 h Ex 32:6 i Rv 2:14 j Nm 25:1-9 k Ps 106:29 199 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 11 9 Nor let us try the Lord as lsome of them things do not edify. tried Him, and mwere destroyed by serpents. 24 Let no man seek his own good, but 10 Nor let us complain as nsome of them com- meveryone another’s good. plained, and owere destroyed by pthe destroyer. 25 nEat whatever is sold in the meat market, 11 Now these things happened to them as an asking no questions for conscience’ sake, example, and qthey were written for our ad- 26 for o“the earth is the Lord’s and its full- monition, rupon whom the ends of the ages ness.” have come. 27 ¶ If any of those who do not believe invite 12 ¶ Therefore, slet him who thinks he stands you to a feast, and you desire to go, eat take heed lest he fall. pwhatever is set before you, asking no ques- 13 No temptation has overtaken you but such tions for conscience’ sake. as is common to man. But tGod is faithful, uwho 28 But if anyone says to you, “This is offered will not allow you to be tempted beyond what in sacrifice to idols,” do not eat qfor the sake you are able to endure, but will with the temp- of the one who informed you, and for con- tation also make a way of escape so that you science’ sake. For r“the earth is the Lord’s and may be able to endure. all its fullness.” 29 I do not mean your own conscience, but of The Lord’s Meal and Idol Feasts the other. For swhy is my freedom judged by 14 ¶ Therefore, my beloved, vflee from idolatry. another man’s conscience? 15 I speak as to wwise men. You judge what I say. 30 For if I by thanksgiving am a partaker, why 16 xThe cup of blessing that we bless, is it not am I slandered tfor that for which I give thanks? the fellowship of the blood of Christ? yThe 31 ¶ uTherefore, whether you eat or drink or bread that we break, is it not the fellowship of whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. the body of Christ? 32 vGive no offense either to the Jews or to 17 For though zwe are many, we are one bread the Greeks or to the church of God, and one body, for we are all partakers of that 33 just was I please all men in all things, not one bread. seeking my own profit, but the profit of the 18 ¶ Consider aIsrael bafter the flesh. cAre not many, so that they may be saved. those who eat the sacrifices partakers of the altar? Chapter 11 19 What then do I mean? dThat an idol is any- 1 ¶ Be imitators of ame even as I also am of thing or that which is offered in sacrifice to Christ. idols is anything? 20 But I say that the things that the Gentiles Integrity in Worship esacrifice, fthey sacrifice to demons and not to 2 ¶ Now I praise you, brethren, that you re- God. And I do not want you to have fellow- member me in all things and keep the tradi- ship with demons. tions as I delivered them to you. 21 gYou cannot drink the cup of the Lord and 3 But I want you to know that bthe head of hthe cup of demons. You cannot partake of the every man is Christ, and cthe head of the woman iLord’s table and of the table of demons. is the man, and dthe head of Christ is God. 22 Or do we jprovoke the Lord to jealousy? 4 Every man praying or eprophesying, while kAre we stronger than He? having his head covered, dishonors his head. 5 But every woman who prays or prophesies Freedom with her head uncovered dishonors her head, 23 ¶ All things are lawful, but all things are for she is even as the woman whose head is not lexpedient. All things are lawful, but all fshaved. l Ex 17:2,7 m Nm 21:6-9 n Ex 16:2 o Nm 14:37 p Ex 12:23 q Rm 15:4 r Ph 4:5 s Rm 11:20 t 1 Co 1:9 u Ps 125:3 v 2 Co 6:17 w 1 Co 8:1 x Mt 26:26-28 y At 2:42 z 1 Co 12:12,27 a Rm 4:12 b Rm 4:1 c Lv 3:3; 7:6,14 d 1 Co 8:4 e Lv 17:7 f Dt 32:17 g 2 Co 6:15,16 h Dt 32:38 i 1 Co 11:23-29 j Dt 32:21 k Ez 22:14 l 1 Co 6:12 m Ph 2:4 n 1 Tm 4:4 o Ps 24:1 p Lk 10:7,8 q 1 Co 8:7,10,12 r Ps 24:1 s Rm 14:16 t Rm 14:6 u Cl 3:17 v Rm 14:13 w Rm 15:2 Chapter 11: a Ep 5:1 b Ep 1:22; 5:15; 5:23 c Gn 3:16 d Jn 14:28 e 1 Co 12:10 f Dt 21:12 200 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 12 6 For if the woman is not covered, let her also eat and to drink? Or do you despise rthe as- be shorn. But if it is a gshame for a woman to sembly of God and sshame those who have be shorn or shaved, let her be covered. nothing? What will I say to you? Will I praise 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his you in this? In this I do not praise you. head, since hhe is the image and glory of God. 23 ¶ For tI have received from the Lord that But the woman is the glory of man. which I also delivered to you, uthat the Lord 8 For the man is not of the woman, but the Jesus on the night in which He was betrayed woman ifrom man. took bread. 9 Nor was the man created for the woman, 24 And when He had given thanks, He broke but the woman jfor the man. it and said, “This is My body which is for you. 10 For this reason the woman ought to have a This do in remembrance of Me.” symbol of authority on her head because of 25 After the same manner He took the cup the angels. also after supper, saying, “This cup is the new 11 Nevertheless, in the Lord, kneither is the covenant in My blood. Do this, as often as you man independent of the woman, nor the woman drink it, in remembrance of Me.” independent of the man. 26 ¶ For as often as you eat this bread and 12 For as the woman originates from the man, drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death even so the man also is born through the vuntil He comes. woman, but all things are from God. 27 Therefore, whoever eats wthis bread and 13 ¶ Judge for yourselves. Is it proper for a drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy woman to pray to God with her head uncov- manner, will be guilty of the body and the blood ered? of the Lord. 14 Does not even nature itself teach you that 28 But xlet a man examine himself, and so let if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 15 But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory 29 For he who eats and drinks not discerning to her, for her hair is given to her for a cover- the body, eats and drinks judgment to himself. ing. 30 For this reason many are weak and sickly 16 But lif anyone seems to be contentious, we among you, and many sleep. have no such custom, mnor the assemblies of 31 For yif we judged ourselves, we would not God. be judged. 32 But when we are judged, zwe are disci- The Lord’s Meal plined by the Lord so that we may not be con- 17 ¶ But in giving these instructions I do not demned with the world. praise you because you do not come together 33 ¶ Therefore, my brethren, when you acome for the better but for the worse. together to eat, wait for one another. 18 For first of all, when you come together in 34 And if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home assembly, nI hear that there are divisions among so that you do not come together for judgment. you, and in part I believe it. Now the rest I will set in order when I come. 19 For othere must also be factions among you so pthat those who are approved may be made Chapter 12 known among you. Spiritual Gifts 20 Therefore, when you come together, it is 1 ¶ Now aconcerning spiritual gifts, brethren, not to eat the Lord’s supper. I do not want you to be ignorant. 21 For in eating, each one takes before others 2 You know bthat when you were Gentiles you his own supper. And one is hungry and qanother were led astray to cdumb idols, however you is drunken. were led. 22 What! Do you not have houses in which to 3 Therefore, I make known to you that no one g Nm 5:18 h Gn 1:26,27; 5:1; 9:6 i Gn 2:21-23 j Gn 2:18 k Gl 3:28 l 1 Tm 6:4 m 1 Co 7:17 n 1 Co 1:10-12; 3:3 o 1 Tm 4:1 p Dt 13:3 q Jd 12 r 1 Co 10:32 s Js 2:6 t 1 Co 15:3 u Mt 26:26-28 v Jn 14:3 w Jn 6:51 x 2 Co 13:5 y 1 Jn 1:9 z Ps 94:12 a 1 Co 14:26 Chapter 12: a 1 Co 12:4; 14:1,37 b Ep 2:11 c Ps 115:5 201 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 13 speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus ac- 19 And if they were all one member, where cursed. And dno one can say that Jesus is Lord, would be the body? except by the Holy Spirit. 20 ¶ But now they are many members, but 4 ¶ eNow there are many kinds of gifts, but one body. fthe same Spirit. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have 5 And gthere are many kinds of ministries, but no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, the same Lord. “I have no need of you.” 6 And there are many kinds of activities, but it 22 On the contrary, more indeed, those mem- is the same God hwho works all in all. bers of the body who seem to be more feeble 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given are necessary. to everyone to profit all. 23 And those members of the body whom we 8 For to one is given through the Spirit ithe think to be less honorable, on these we bestow word of wisdom, to another jthe word of knowl- more abundant honor, and our less presentable edge according to the same Spirit, parts have more abundant presentation. 9 kto another faith by the same Spirit, to an- 24 For our more presentable members have other the lgifts of healing by the one Spirit, no need of it. But God has composed the body, 10 mto another the working of powers, to an- having given more abundant honor to that other nprophecy, to another odiscerning of spir- member which lacked, its, to another pvarious kinds of languages, to 25 so that there should be no division in the another the interpretation of languages. body, but that the members should have the 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these same care for one another. things, qdistributing to every one individually 26 And if one member suffers, all the mem- ras He wills. bers suffer with it. Or, if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. Unity of the Organic Body 27 ¶ Now zyou are the body of Christ and 12 ¶ For sas the body is one and has many amembers individually. members, and all the members of the one body, 28 And bGod has designated some in the though they are many, are one body, tso also is church, first capostles, second dprophets, third Christ. teachers, then emiracles, then fgifts of healings, 13 For uby one Spirit we were all baptized ghelps, hadministrations, and varieties of lan- into one body, vwhether Jews or Greeks, guages. whether bondservants or free, and wwe were 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all all made to drink of one Spirit. teachers? Are all workers of miracles? 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 30 Do all have the gifts of healing? Do all 15 ¶ If the foot says, “Because I am not the speak with languages? Do all interpret? hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not 31 But iearnestly desire the greater gifts. And of the body? yet I show to you a more excellent way. 16 And if the ear says, “Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of Chapter 13 the body? The More Excellent Way 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would 1 ¶ If I speak with the languages of men and of be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, angels, but do not have love, I have become where would be the smelling? sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 18 But now xGod has set the members, each 2 And if I have the gift of aprophecy and un- one of them in the body, yjust as He has de- derstand all mysteries and all knowledge, and sired. though I have all faith bso that I could move d Mt 16:17 e Rm 12:3-8 f Ep 4:4 g Rm 12:6 h 1 Co 15:28 i 1 Co 2:6,7 j Rm 15:14 k 2 Co 4:13 l Mk 3:15; 16:18 m Mk 16:17 n Rm 12:6 o 1 Jn 4:1 p At 2:4-11 q Rm 12:6 r Jn 3:8 s Rm 12:4,5 t Gl 3:16 u Rm 6:5 v Cl 3:11 w Jn 7:37-39 x 1 Co 12:28 y Rm 12:3 z Rm 12:5 a Ep 5:30 b Ep 4:11 c Ep 2:20; 3:5 d At 13:1 e 1 Co 12:10,29 f 1 Co 12:9,30 g Nm 11:17 h Rm 12:8 i 1 Co 14:1,39 Chapter 13: a 1 Co 12:8-10,28; 14:1 b Mt 17:20; 21:21 202 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 14 mountains, and do not have love, I am noth- even more that you prophesied, for greater is ing. he who prophesies than he who speaks in lan- 3 And cif I give all my goods to the poor, and guages, unless he interprets so that the assem- if I give my body to be burned, and do not bly may receive edification. have love; it profits me nothing. 6 ¶ But now, brethren, if I come to you speak- 4 ¶ dLove suffers long and is ekind. Love fdoes ing with languages, what will I profit you un- not envy. Love does not exalt itself, is not less I will speak to you either by frevelation, or puffed up, by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by teach- 5 does not behave unbecomingly, gdoes not ing? seek its own, is not easily provoked, thinks no 7 Even things without life, whether flute or evil, harp, except they give a distinction in the 6 hdoes not rejoice in iniquity, but irejoices in sounds, how will it be known what is piped or the truth; harped? 7 jbears all things, believes all things, hopes 8 For if the trumpet produces an uncertain all things, endures all things. sound, who will prepare himself for the battle? 8 ¶ Love never fails. But where there are 9 So you also, unless you utter by the tongue prophecies, they will be abolished. Where there words easy to be understood, how will it be are languages, they will cease. Where there is known what is spoken? For you will be speak- knowledge, it will vanish away. ing into the air. 9 kFor we know in part and we prophesy in 10 There are, perhaps, so many kinds of speech part. in the world, and none of them is without sig- 10 But when that which is complete has come, nificance. then that which is in part will be done away. 11 Therefore, if I do not know the meaning of 11 ¶ When I was a child I spoke as a child. I the speech, I will be a foreigner to him who understood as a child. I thought as a child. But speaks, and he who speaks will be a foreigner when I became a man, I put away childish to me. things. 12 So you also, since you are zealous for spiri- 12 For lnow we dimly see in a mirror, but then tual gifts, seek that you may abound for the mface to face. Now I know in part, but then I edification of the assembly. will know just as I also am known. 13 ¶ Therefore, let the one who speaks in a 13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these language pray that he may ginterpret. three. But the greatest of these is love. 14 For if I pray in a language, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. Chapter 14 15 What then is the conclusion? I will pray Unity in Assembly with the Spirit and I will pray with the mind 1 ¶ Pursue love, yet adesire spiritual gifts, bbut also. hI will sing with the Spirit and I will sing especially that you may prophesy. iwith the mind also. 2 For he who cspeaks in an unlearned lan- 16 Otherwise, if you bless with the spirit, how guage does not speak to men, but to God, for will he who occupies the place of the unin- no one understands. However, in spirit he formed say “Amen” jat your giving of thanks, speaks mysteries. seeing he does not understand what you are 3 But he who prophesies speaks dedification saying? and eexhortation and comfort to men. 17 For you are certainly giving thanks, but the 4 He who speaks in a language edifies him- other person is not edified. self. But he who prophesies edifies the assem- 18 ¶ I thank my God that I speak with lan- bly. guages more than you all. 5 I wish that you all spoke with languages, but 19 However, in the assembly I would rather c Mt 6:1,2 d Pv 10:12; 17:9 e Ep 4:32 f Gl 5:26 g 1 Co 10:24 h Rm 1:32 i 2 Jn 4 j Gl 6:2 k 1 Co 8:2; 13:12 l Ph 3:12 m 1 Jn 3:2 Chaper 14: a 1 Co 12:31; 14:39 b Nm 11:25,29 c At 2:4; 10:46 d Rm 14:19; 15:2 e 1 Tm 4:13 f 1 Co 14:26 g 1 Co 12:10 h Cl 3:16 i Ps 47:7 j 1 Co 11:24 203 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 15 speak five words with my mind, so that I might peace, was in all the assemblies of the saints. teach others also, than ten thousand words in a 34 ¶ xLet your women keep silent in the as- language. semblies, for they are not permitted to speak. 20 ¶ Brethren, kdo not be children in thinking. But they are to submit themselves, as the ylaw However, in malice lbe babes, but in thinking also says. be mature. 35 And if they desire to learn anything, let 21 mIn the law it is written, n“With men of them ask their own husbands at home, for it is other languages and other lips I will speak to improper for women to speak in the assembly. this people, and yet for all that they will not 36 ¶ Was it from you that the word of God hear Me,” says the Lord. first went forth? Or did it come only to you? 22 ¶ Therefore, the languages are for a osign, 37 zIf anyone thinks himself to be a prophet not to those who believe, but for unbelievers. or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things But prophesying is not for unbelievers, but for that I write to you are the commandments of those who believe. the Lord. 23 Therefore, if the whole assembly gathers 38 But if anyone does not recognize this, he is in one place, and all speak with languages, and not recognized. there come in the uninformed, or unbelievers, 39 ¶ Therefore, brethren, adesire to prophesy, pwill they not say that you are mad? and do not forbid to speak in languages. 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or 40 bLet all things be done properly and in or- uninformed person comes in, he is convinced der. by all and he is convicted by all. 25 The secrets of his heart are revealed. And Chapter 15 so falling down on his face he will worship The Resurrection of Jesus God and report qthat of a truth God is certainly 1 ¶ Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the among you. gospel awhich I preached to you, which also you received and bin which you stand, Orderliness in Assembly 2 cby which also you are saved, if you hold 26 ¶ What then is it, brethren? When you come fast to that word which I preached to you, un- together, every one of you has a psalm, rhas a less dyou believed in vain. teaching, has a language, has a revelation, has 3 ¶ For eI delivered to you first of all that fwhich an interpretation. sLet all things be done for I also received, that Christ died for our sins edification. gaccording to the Scriptures, 27 If anyone speaks in a language, let it be by 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose two, or at the most by three, and each in turn, again on the third day haccording to the Scrip- and let one interpret. tures, 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep 5 and ithat He was seen by Cephas, then jby silent in the assembly, and let him speak to him- the twelve. self and to God. 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and tlet brethren at once, of whom the greater part re- the others judge. main until now, but some have fallen asleep. 30 If anything is revealed to another who is 7 After that He was seen by James, then kby sitting, ulet the first keep silent. all the apostles. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one so 8 And llast of all He was seen by me also, as to that all may learn and all may be exhorted. one untimely born. 32 Now vthe spirits of the prophets are sub- 9 ¶ For I am mthe least of the apostles, and not ject to the prophets. worthy to be called an apostle because nI per- 33 For God is not a God of confusion but of secuted the church of God. k Ps 131:2 l 1 Pt 2:2 m Jn 10:34 n Is 28:11,12 o Mk 16:17 p At 2:13 q Is 45:14 r 1 Co 12:8-10; 14:6 s 2 Co 12:19 t 1 Co 12:10 u 1 Th 5:19,20 v 1 Jn 4:1 w 1 Co 11:16 x 1 Tm 2:11 y Gn 3:16 z 2 Co 10:7 a 1 Co 12:31 b 1 Co 14:33 Chapter 15: a Gl 1:11 b Rm 5:2; 11:20 c Rm 1:16 d Gl 3:4 e 1 Co 11:2,23 f Gl 1:12 g Ps 22:15; Is 53:5-12 h Gn 1:9-13; Ps 16:9-11; 68:18; 110:1; Is 53:10; Hs 6:2; Jh 1:17; 2:10 i Lk 24:34 j Mt 28:17 k At 1:3,4 l At 9:3-8; 22:6-11; 26:12-18 m Ep 3:8 n At 8:3 204 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 15 10 But oby the grace of God I am what I am. put all things in subjection to Him. And His grace toward me was not in vain, but 28 fAnd when all things are subjected to Him, I labored more abundantly than they all, pyet gthen will the Son also Himself be subject to not I, but the grace of God that was with me. Him who put all things under Him, so that God 11 Therefore, whether it was me or them, so may be all in all. we preach and so you believed. 29 ¶ Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at The Resurrection of the Dead all? Why then are they baptized for the dead? 12 ¶ Now if Christ is preached that He rose 30 And hwhy do we stand in jeopardy every from the dead, how can some among you say hour? that there is no resurrection of the dead? 31 I affirm, brethren, by ithe boasting in you 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, that I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, jI die daily. qthen Christ is not risen. 32 If according to men kI have fought with 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our beasts at Ephesus, what does it profit me? If preaching is vain and your faith is also vain. the dead are not raised, llet us eat and drink, 15 Moreover, we are found false witnesses of for tomorrow we die. God because rwe have testified of God that He 33 ¶ Be not deceived, mevil company corrupts raised up Christ, whom He did not raise, if it is good morals. that the dead are not raised. 34 nAwake to righteousness and do not sin, 16 For if the dead are not raised, then Christ ofor some have no knowledge of God. pI speak has not been raised. this to your shame. 17 Now if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is vain. sYou are still in your sins. The Bodily Resurrection 18 Then those also who have fallen tasleep in 35 ¶ But some will say, q“How are the dead Christ have perished. raised? And with what body do they come?” 19 uIf we have hope in Christ only in this life, 36 Foolish one, rwhat you sow is not made we are of all men most to be pitied. alive unless it dies. 20 ¶ But now vChrist has been raised from the 37 And what you sow, you do not sow that dead and has become wthe firstfruits of those body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of who are asleep. wheat or of something else. 21 For xsince by man came death, yby Man 38 But God gives it a body as He pleases, and came also the resurrection of the dead. to each seed its own body. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all 39 ¶ All flesh is not the same flesh. But there will zbe made alive. is one flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, 23 But aeveryone in his own order: Christ the another of fish, another of birds. firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ’s at 40 There are also heavenly bodies and earthly His coming. bodies. But the glory of the heavenly is one 24 Then comes the end when He delivers bthe and the glory of the earthly is another. kingdom to God the Father, when He has abol- 41 There is one glory of the sun, and another ished all rule and all authority and power. glory of the moon, and another glory of the 25 For He must reign cuntil He has put all stars, for one star differs from another star in enemies under His feet. glory. 26 dThe last enemy that will be destroyed is 42 ¶ sSo also is the resurrection of the dead. It death. is sown perishable. It is raised imperishable. 27 For eHe has put all things under His feet. 43 tIt is sown in dishonor. It is raised in glory. But when He says all things have been sub- It is sown in weakness. It is raised in power. jected, it is evident that He is excluded who 44 It is sown a natural body. It is raised a spiri- o Ep 3:7,8 p Ph 2:13 q 1 Th 4:14 r At 2:24 s Rm 4:25 t Jb 14:12 u 2 Tm 3:12 v 1 Pt 1:3 w At 26:23 x Rm 5:12; 6:23 y Jn 11:25 z Jn 5:28,29 a 1 Th 4:15-17 b Dn 2:44; 7:14,27; 2 Pt 1:11 c Ps 110:1; Mt 22:44 d 2 Tm 1:10; Rv 20:14; 21:4 e Ps 8:6; 110:1 f Ph 3:21 g 1 Co 3:23; 11:3; 12:6 h 2 Co 11:26 i 1 Th 2:19 j Rm 8:36 k 2 Co 1:8 l Is 22:13; 56:12 m 1 Co 5:6 n Rm 13:11 o 1 Th 4:5 p 1 Co 6:5 q Ez 37:3 r Jn 12:24 s Dn 12:3 t Ph 3:21 205 International King James Version 1 Corinthians 16 tual body. There is a natural body and there is saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, a spiritual body. you must do also. 45 And so it is written, u“The first man, Adam, 2 bOn the first day of the week let each one of became a living soul.” vThe last Adam became you put something aside as he may prosper so wa life-giving spirit. that there be no collections when I come. 46 ¶ However, the spiritual is not first, but the 3 And when I come, cwhomever you may ap- natural, and afterward that which is spiritual. prove by letters, these will I send to carry your 47 xThe first man ywas from the earth, earthly. gift to Jerusalem. The second Man zis from heaven. 4 Now dif it is advisable that I also go, they 48 As was the earthly, so also are those who will go with me. are earthly. aAnd as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly. Requests from Paul 49 Now bas we have borne the image of the 5 ¶ Now I will come to you ewhen I pass earthly, clet us also bear the image of the heav- through Macedonia, for I am passing through enly. Macedonia. 50 ¶ Now I say this, brethren, that dflesh and 6 And it may be that I will remain with you to blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor spend the winter, so that you may fsend me on does the perishable inherit the imperishable. my journey wherever I go. 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery. eWe will not 7 For I do not wish to see you now in a pass- all sleep, fbut we will all be changed, ing visit, but I hope to stay a while with you gif 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the Lord permits. the last trump, gfor the trumpet will sound and 8 ¶ But I will tarry in Ephesus until hPentecost. the dead will be raised imperishable, and we 9 For ia great and effective door has opened will be changed. to me, and jthere are many adversaries. 53 For this perishable must put on the imper- 10 ¶ Now kif Timothy comes, see that he is ishable, and hthis mortal must put on immor- with you without fear, for lhe does the work of tality. the Lord as I also do. 54 So when this perishable has put on the im- 11 mTherefore, let no one despise him. But perishable, and this mortal has put on immor- send him forth nin peace so that he may come tality, then will be brought to pass the saying to me, for I am waiting for him with the breth- that is written, i“Death is swallowed up in vic- ren. tory.” 12 ¶ Now concerning our brother oApollos, I 55 “O jdeath, where is your victory? O death, strongly encouraged him to come to you with where is your sting?” the brethren. But it was not his desire to come 56 The sting of death is sin, and kthe power of at this time, but he will come when he has an sin is the law. opportune time. 57 lBut thanks be to God who gives us mthe 13 ¶ pWatch! qStand fast in the faith. Behave victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. like men. rBe strong. 58 ¶ nTherefore, my beloved brethren, be 14 sLet all that you do be done in love. steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the 15 ¶ I urge you, brethren, you know tthe house- work of the Lord, knowing othat your labor is hold of Stephanas, that it is uthe firstfruits of not in vain in the Lord. Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to vthe ministry of the saints, Chapter 16 16 wthat you submit yourselves to such, and Contribution for the Saints to everyone who works with us and xlabors. 1 ¶ Now concerning athe collection for the 17 ¶ I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas u Gn 2:7 v Rm 5:14 w Jn 5:21; 6:57 x Jn 3:31 y Gn 2:7; 3:19 z Jn 3:13 a Ph 3:20 b Gn 5:3 c Rm 8:29 d Jn 3:3,5 e 1 Th 4:15 f Ph 3:21 g Mt 24:3 h 2 Co 5:4 i Is 25:8 j Hs 13:14 k Rm 3:20; 4:15; 7:8 l Rm 7:25 m 1 Jn 5:4 n 2 Pt 3:14 o 1 Co 3:8 Chapter 16: a Gl 2:10 b At 20:7 c 2 Co 3:1; 8:18 d 2 Co 8:4,19 e 2 Co 1:15,16 f At 15:3 g Js 4:15 h Lv 23:15-22 i At 14:27 j At 19:9 k At 19:22 l Ph 2:20 m 1 Tm 4:12 n At 15:33 o 1 Co 1:12; 3:5 p Mt 24:42 q Ph 1:27; 4:1 r Ep 3:16; 6:10 s 1 Pt 4:8 t 1 Co 1:16 u Rm 16:5 v 2 Co 8:4 w Hb 13:17 x Hb 6:10 206 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 1 and Fortunatus and Achaicus, yfor what was other with a holy kiss. lacking on your part they have supplied. 21 This is dthe greeting with my own hand, 18 For zthey have refreshed my spirit and Paul. yours. Therefore, aacknowledge such men. 22 ¶ If anyone edoes not love the Lord Jesus Christ, flet him be accursed. gCome, O Lord. Final Greeting 23 hThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with 19 ¶ The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila you. and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. bwith the church that is in their house. Amen. 20 All the brethren greet you. cGreet one an- 2 CORINTHIANS Chapter 1 selves, but in God who raises the dead, 1 ¶ Paul, aan apostle of Christ Jesus by the will 10 lwho delivered us from so great a death, of God, and bTimothy our brother, to the church and does deliver; in whom we trust that He of God that is at Corinth, cwith all the saints will still deliver us, who are in all Achaia: 11 you also mhelping us together through your 2 dGrace to you and peace from God our Fa- prayers so that thanks may be given by many ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. people on our behalf nfor the gift bestowed on us through the prayers of many. The Comfort of God 3 ¶ eBlessed be God and the Father of our Lord Paul’s Change of Plans Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God 12 ¶ For our boasting is this: the testimony of of all comfort, our conscience that in holiness and ogodly sin- 4 who fcomforts us in all our tribulation so cerity, pnot with fleshly wisdom, but by the that we may be able to comfort those who are grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in in any trouble, by the comfort with which we the world, and especially toward you. ourselves are comforted by God. 13 For we write no other things to you than 5 For as gthe sufferings of Christ abound in what you read or understand. And I hope you us, so our comfort also abounds through Christ. will understand even to the end, Or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort 14 as also you have partially understood us, and salvation. qthat we are your boast as ryou also are ours in 6 Now if we are afflicted, hit is for your com- the day of the Lord Jesus. fort and salvation that is effective in the pa- 15 ¶ And in this confidence sI intended to come tient enduring of the same sufferings that we to you before so that you might have ta second also suffer. blessing, 7 And our hope for you is firmly grounded, 16 and to pass by you on my way to Mace- knowing that ias you are partakers of the suf- donia, and uto come again out of Macedonia ferings, so you will be also of the comfort. to you, and be helped by you on my way to 8 ¶ For we do not want you to be unaware, Judea. brethren, of jour trouble that came to us in Asia, 17 Therefore, when I determined this, did I that we were excessively burdened beyond do so lightly? Or the things that I purpose, do strength, to the point that we despaired even I purpose vaccording to the flesh so that with of life. me there should be “Yes, Yes” and “No, No”? 9 Indeed, we had the sentence of death within 18 But as God is wfaithful, our word toward ourselves so that we should knot trust in our- you was not “Yes” and “No.” y 2 Co 11:9 z Cl 4:8 a Ph 2:29 b Rm 16:5 c Rm 16:16 d Cl 4:18 e Ep 6:24 f Gl 1:8,9 g Jd 14,15 h Rm 16:20 2 CORINTHIANS: Chapter 1: a 2 Tm 1:1 b 1 Co 16:10 c Cl 1:2 d Rm 1:7 e 1 Pt 1:3 f Is 51:12; 66:13 g 2 Co 4:10 h 2 Co 4:15; 12:15 i Rm 8:17 j At 19:23 k Jr 17:5,7 l 2 Pt 2:9 m Rm 15:30 n 2 Co 4:15; 9:11 o 2 Co 2:17 p 1 Co 2:4 q 2 Co 5:12 r Ph 2:16 s 1 Co 4:19 t Rm 1:11; 15:29 u 1 Co 16:3-6 v 2 Co 10:2; 11:18 w 1 Jn 5:20 207 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 3 19 For xthe Son of God, Christ Jesus, who put you to the test, whether you are jobedient was preached among you by us, even by me in all things. and ySilas and zTimothy, was not “Yes” and 10 To whom you forgive anything, I forgive “No,” abut in Him was “Yes.” also. For indeed what I have forgiven, if I have 20 bFor all the promises of God in Him are forgiven anything, I have forgiven in the pres- “Yes,” and in Him, “Amen,” to the glory of ence of Christ for your sakes, God through us. 11 lest Satan should take advantage of us, for 21 Now He who establishes us with you in we are not ignorant of his ways. Christ and chas anointed us, is God, 22 who dhas also sealed us and egiven the guar- Preaching the Aroma of Christ antee of the Spirit in our hearts. 12 ¶ Now kwhen I came to Troas to preach the 23 ¶ Moreover, fI call God as a witness to my gospel of Christ, and la door was opened to soul, gthat in order to spare you, I did not re- me by the Lord, turn to Corinth. 13 mI had no rest in my spirit because I did not 24 Not hthat we rule over your faith, but are find Titus my brother. But taking my leave from fellow workers for your joy. For iby faith you them, I went on to Macedonia. stand. 14 ¶ Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ and manifests the aroma Chapter 2 of His knowledge through us in every place. 1 ¶ But I determined this for myself, athat I 15 For we are to God a sweet fragrance of would not come again to you in sorrow. Christ, nin those who are being saved and oin 2 For if I make you bsorrowful, who then makes those who are perishing. me glad, but the one who is made sorrowful 16 pTo the one we are the aroma from death to by me? death, and to the other the aroma from life to 3 ¶ And I wrote this very thing to you, lest life. And qwho is adequate for these things? when I came cI would have sorrow from those 17 For we are not like many who rcorrupt the who ought to make me rejoice; dhaving confi- word of God. But sas from sincerity, but as from dence in you all that my joy is the joy of you God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ. all. 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of Chapter 3 heart I wrote to you with many tears; enot that 1 ¶ Do awe begin again to commend ourselves? you should be grieved, but that you might know Or do we need, as some, bletters of recommen- the love that I abundantly have toward you. dation to you, or letters of recommendation Forgiving the Sinner from you? 5 ¶ But fif anyone has caused grief, he has not 2 cYou are our letter written in our hearts, ggrieved me, but grieved all of you to some known and read by all men; extent; not to put it too severe. 3 being manifested that you are a letter of 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment Christ dministered by us, written not with ink, that was inflicted hby the majority, but with the Spirit of the living God; not ein 7 iso that on the contrary you ought rather to tablets of stone, but fin fleshly tablets of the forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a heart. one should be overwhelmed with too much sor- 4 ¶ And such confidence we have through row. Christ toward God. 8 Therefore, I urge you to reaffirm your love 5 gNot that we are adequate in ourselves to toward him. think anything as coming from ourselves, but 9 For to this end also I wrote, so that I might hour adequacy is from God, x Mk 1:1 y 1 Pt 5:12 z 2 Co 1:1 a Hb 13:8 b Rm 15:8,9 c 1 Jn 2:20,27 d Ep 4:30 e Ep 1:14 f Gl 1:20 g 1 Co 4:21 h 1 Pt 5:3 i Rm 11:20 Chapter 2: a 2 Co 1:23 b 2 Co 7:8 c 2 Co 12:21 d Gl 5:10 e 2 Co 2:9; 7:8,12 f 1 Co 5:1 g Gl 4:12 h 1 Co 5:4,5 i Gl 6:1 j 2 Co 7:15; 10:6 k At 16:8 l 1 Co 16:9 m 2 Co 7:6,13; 8:6 n 1 Co 1:18 o 2 Co 4:3 p Lk 2:34 q 1 Co 15:10 r 2 Pt 2:3 s 2 Co 1:12 Chapter 3: a 2 Co 5:12; 10:12,18; 12:11 b At 18:27 c 1 Co 9:2 d 1 Co 3:5 e Ex 24:12; 31:18; 32:15 f Ps 40:8 g Jn 15:5 h 1 Co 15:10 208 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 4 6 who has also made us able iservants of jthe 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of new covenant, not kof the letter but of the Spirit. shame, not walking in craftiness or handling For lthe letter kills, mbut the Spirit gives life. the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth, ccommending ourselves to ev- Glory of the New Covenant ery man’s conscience in the sight of God. 7 ¶ But if nthe ministry of death owritten and 3 But if our gospel is veiled, dit is veiled to engraved on stones was glorious, pso that the those who are perishing, sons of Israel could not intently look on the 4 in whom ethe god of this age fhas blinded face of Moses because of the glory of his face, the minds of those who do not believe, so that which glory was to be done away, they cannot see gthe light of the glorious gos- 8 how will qthe ministry of the Spirit not be pel of Christ, hwho is the image of God. more glorious? 5 iFor we do not preach ourselves, but Christ 9 For if the ministry of condemnation had Jesus the Lord, and jourselves your bondser- glory, much more does the ministry rof righ- vants for Jesus’ sake. teousness exceed in glory. 6 For God, kwho commanded the light to shine 10 For indeed that which was made glorious out of darkness, has lshone in our hearts to give had no glory in this respect because of the glory the light of the knowledge of the glory of God that surpasses it. in the face of Christ. 11 For if that which is passing away was glo- 7 ¶ But we have this treasure in earthen ves- rious, much more that which remains is in glory. sels so mthat the excellence of the power may 12 ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, swe be of God and not of us. use great boldness in our speech, 8 We are nafflicted on every side, yet not 13 and not as Moses twho put a veil over his crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; face so that the children of Israel could not 9 persecuted, but not oforsaken; pcast down, intently look at uthe end of what was fading but not destroyed; away. 10 qalways carrying about in the body the death 14 But vtheir minds were hardened. For until of the Lord Jesus, so rthat the life of the Lord this day the same veil remains in the reading Jesus might also be manifested in our body. of the old covenant, which veil is done away 11 For we who live sare always delivered to in Christ. death for Jesus’ sake so that the life also of 15 But even to this day, when Moses is read, Jesus might be manifested in our mortal flesh. the veil is on their heart. 12 So then death works in us, but life in you. 16 Nevertheless, wwhen one turns to the Lord, 13 ¶ But having tthe same spirit of faith ac- xthe veil is taken away. cording to what is written, u“I believed, and 17 Now ythe Lord is the Spirit, and where the therefore, I spoke.” We also believe and there- Spirit of the Lord is, there is zliberty. fore speak, 18 But we all with unveiled face, beholding 14 knowing that vHe who raised up the Lord aas in a mirror bthe glory of the Lord, care be- Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus and will ing transformed into the same image with ever- present us with you. increasing glory that comes from the Lord, who 15 For wall things are for your sakes, so that is the Spirit. the xgrace that is reaching many people may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of Chapter 4 God. Treasure in Earthen Vessels 16 ¶ Therefore, we ydo not lose heart. Though 1 ¶ Therefore, since we have this ministry, aas our outward man is perishing, yet the inward we have received mercy, bwe do not lose heart. man is zbeing renewed day by day. i 1 Co 3:5 j Jr 31:31 k Rm 2:27 l Gl 3:10 m Jn 6:63 n Rm 7:10 o Ex 34:1 p Ex 34:29 q Gl 3:5 r Rm 1:17; 3:21 s Ep 6:19 t Ex 34:33-35 u Gl 3:23 v Is 6:9,10; At 28:26 w Rm 11:23 x Is 25:7 y 1 Co 15:45 z Gl 5:1,13 a 1 Co 13:12 b 2 Co 4:4,6 c Rm 8:29,30 Chapter 4: a 1 Co 7:25 b 2 Co 4:16 c 2 Co 5:11 d 1 Co 1:18 e Jn 12:31 f Jn 12:40 g 2 Co 3:8,9 h Jn 1:18 i 1 Co 1:13 j 1 Co 9:19 k Gn 1:3 l 2 Pt 1:19 m 1 Co 2:5 n 2 Co 1:8; 7:5 o Hb 13:5 p Ps 37:24 q Ph 3:10 r Rm 8:17 s Rm 8:36 t 2 Pt 1:1 u Ps 116:10 v Rm 8:11 w Cl 1:24 x 2 Co 1:11 y 2 Co 4:1 z Is 40:29,31 209 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 6 17 For aour light affliction that is but for a you, but give you opportunity mto boast on our moment, is working for us a far more exceed- behalf, so that you may have an answer for those ing and eternal weight of glory, who boast in appearance and not in heart. 18 bwhile we do not look at the things that are 13 For nif we are beside ourselves, it is for seen, but at the things that are not seen. For the God. If we are of sound mind, it is for you. things that are seen are temporary, but the 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because things that are not seen are eternal. we judge that oif one died for all, then all died. 15 And He died for all, pso that they who live Chapter 5 might no longer live for themselves, but for The Habitation from God Him who died for them and rose again. 1 ¶ For we know that if aour earthly house of 16 ¶ qTherefore, from now on we know no this tent is destroyed, we have a building from man according to the flesh. Even though we God, a house bnot made with hands that is eter- have known Christ according to the flesh, ryet nal in the heavens. now we know Him thus no more. 2 For in this house cwe groan, earnestly desir- 17 Therefore, if any man sis in Christ, he is ta ing to be clothed with our house that is from new creature. uOld things have passed away. heaven, Behold, all things have become vnew. 3 if indeed dbeing clothed, we will not be found 18 And all things are of God wwho has recon- naked. ciled us to Himself through Christ, and has 4 For we who are in this tent groan, being given to us the ministry of reconciliation, burdened, not because we want to be un- 19 that is, that zGod was in Christ reconciling clothed, ebut to be clothed, so that mortality the world to Himself, not counting their tres- may be swallowed up by life. passes against them. And He has committed 5 Now He who has prepared us for this very to us the word of reconciliation. purpose is God, who also fhas given to us the 20 ¶ Therefore, we are yambassadors for Christ, guarantee of the Spirit. as though God were pleading through us. We 6 ¶ Therefore, we are always confident, know- beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to ing that while we are at home in the body we God. are absent from the Lord. 21 For zHe has made Him who knew no sin to 7 For gwe walk by faith, not by sight. be sin on behalf of us, so that we might be 8 We are confident, I say, and hprefer rather to made athe righteousness of God in Him. be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. Chapter 6 9 ¶ Therefore, we have our ambition, whether 1 ¶ We then, as aworkers together with Him, present or absent, that we may be pleasing to burge you also that you not receive the grace Him. of God in vain. 10 iFor we must all appear before the judg- 2 For He says, c“I have heard you in an ac- ment seat of Christ, so jthat everyone may re- ceptable time, and in the day of salvation I ceive the things done in the body, according to have helped you.” Behold, now is the accept- what he has done, whether good or bad. able time. Behold, now is the day of salvation.

Ministry of Reconciliation Paul’s Trials in Ministry 11 ¶ Therefore, knowing kthe fear of the Lord 3 ¶ dWe give no offense in anything, so that we persuade men, but we are manifested to the ministry not be blamed. God; and I trust also we are manifested in your 4 But in all things approving ourselves eas consciences. servants of God, in much endurance, in afflic- 12 For lwe do not again commend ourselves to tions, in necessities, in distresses, a Rm 8:18 b Hb 11:1,13 Chapter 5: a Jb 4:19 b Mk 14:58 c Rm 8:23 d Rv 3:18 e 1 Co 15:53 f Rm 8:23 g Hb 11:1 h Ph 1:23 i Mt 16:27; At 10:42; Rm 2:16; 14:10,12 j Gl 6:7; Ep 6:8 k Hb 10:31; 12:29 l 2 Co 3:1 m 2 Co 1:14 n 2 Co 11:1,16; 12:11 o Rm 5:15; 6:6 p Rm 6:11 q 2 Co 10:3 r Mt 12:50 s Jn 6:63 t Rm 8:9 u Is 43:18; 65:17 v Rm 6:3-10 w Rm 5:10 x Rm 3:24 y Ep 6:20 z Is 53:6,9 a Rm 1:17; 3:21; 1 Co 1:30 Chapter 6: a 1 Co 3:9 b 2 Co 5:20 c Is 49:8 d Rm 14:13 e 1 Co 4:1 210 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 7 5 fin beatings, in imprisonments, in turmoil, The Joy of Paul in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings, 2 ¶ Accept us. We wronged no one. bWe cor- 6 in purity, in knowledge, in longsuffering, in rupted no one. We defrauded no one. kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, 3 I do not speak to condemn you, for cI have 7 gin the word of truth, in hthe power of God, said before that you are in our hearts to die in ithe armor of righteousness on the right hand together and to live together. and on the left, 4 dGreat is my boldness of speech toward you. 8 through glory and dishonor, through evil re- eGreat is my boasting on your behalf. fI am port and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in 9 as unknown, and jyet well-known; kas dy- all our tribulation. ing, and behold, we live; las chastened, and 5 ¶ For gwhen we came into Macedonia, our yet not killed; flesh had no rest, but hwe were troubled on 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, every side. iOutside were conflicts and within yet making many mrich; as having nothing, and were fears. yet possessing all things. 6 Nevertheless, jGod, who comforts those who 11 ¶ O Corinthians, we have spoken freely to are cast down, comforted us by kthe coming of you. nOur heart is wide open to you. Titus, 12 You are not restrained by us, but oyou are 7 and not only by his coming, but also by the restrained by your own affections. comfort with which he was comforted in you 13 Now as a fair exchange—pI speak as to my when he told us your earnest desire, your children—you also be open. mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. Not Yoked with Unbelievers 8 ¶ For though I caused you lsorrow with a 14 ¶ qDo not be unequally yoked together with letter, I do not regret it, mthough I did regret it, unbelievers, for rwhat fellowship has righteous- for I perceive that the same letter made you ness with unrighteousness? And what fellow- sorrowful, though only for a while. ship has light with darkness? 9 Now I rejoice, not that you were made sor- 15 And what agreement has Christ with Belial? rowful, but that your sorrow led to repentance, Or what part has he who believes with an un- for you were made sorrowful after a godly man- believer? ner so that in nothing you might suffer loss by 16 And what union has the temple of God us. with idols? For syou are the temple of the liv- 10 For ngodly sorrow works repentance to ing God, just as God has said, t“I will dwell in salvation that is not to be regretted. oBut the them and walk in them. And I will be their God sorrow of the world brings forth death. and they will be My people.” 11 For behold this very thing, that you sor- 17 u“Therefore, come out from among them rowed after a godly manner. What earnestness and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not it worked in you, pwhat vindication of your- touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” selves, what indignation, fear, desire, zeal, and 18 “And I vwill be a Father to you and you avenging of wrong! In all things you have ap- will be My wsons and daughters,” says the Lord proved yourselves to be qpure in this matter. Almighty. 12 Therefore, though I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one who had done the Chapter 7 wrong, nor for the sake of the one who suf- 1 ¶ Therefore, ahaving these promises, beloved, fered wrong, rbut that our care for you in the let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of sight of God might be made known to you. flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear 13 ¶ Therefore, we have been comforted in of God. your comfort. And we rejoiced even more for f 2 Co 11:23 g 2 Co 7:14 h 1 Co 2:4 i 2 Co 10:4 j 2 Co 4:2; 5:11 k 1 Co 4:9,11 l Ps 118:18 m 2 Co 8:9 n 2 Co 7:3 o 2 Co 12:15 p 1 Co 4:14 q 1 Co 5:9 r Ep 5:6,7,11 s 1 Co 3:16,17; 6:19 t Ez 37:26,27 u Is 52:11 v 2 Sm 7:14 w Rm 8:14 Chapter 7: a 1 Jn 3:3 b At 20:33 c 2 Co 6:11,12 d 2 Co 3:12 e 1 Co 1:4 f Ph 2:17 g 2 Co 2:13 h 2 Co 4:8 i Dt 32:25 j 2 Co 1:3,4 k 2 Co 2:13; 7:13 l 2 Co 2:2 m 2 Co 2:4 n Mt 26:75 o Pv 17:22 p Ep 5:11 q 2 Co 2:5-11 r 2 Co 2:4 211 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 8 the joy of Titus, because his spirit shas been thing. refreshed by you all. 11 But now finish doing it so that as there was 14 For if in anything I have boasted to him a readiness to desire it, so there may be also a about you, I am not ashamed. But as we spoke completion out of what you have. all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, 12 For nif there is first a willing mind, it is which I made before Titus, proved to be true. acceptable according to what one has and not 15 And his inward affection is more abundant according to what he does not have. toward you, as he remembers tthe obedience 13 ¶ For I do not mean that others be relieved of you all, how with fear and trembling you and you burdened; received him. 14 but by an equality, that now at this time 16 I rejoice that uI have confidence in you in your abundance may be a supply for their need, everything. that their abundance also may be a supply for your need, that there may be equality. Chapter 8 15 As it is written, o“He who gathered much Generous Contributions had nothing left over and he who gathered little 1 ¶ Moreover, brethren, we make known to had no lack.” you the grace of God that has been given to the churches of Macedonia, Titus Goes to Corinth 2 that in a great trial of affliction, the abun- 16 ¶ But thanks be to God who puts the same dance of their joy and atheir deep poverty, earnestness for you into the heart of Titus. abounded in the riches of their liberality. 17 For indeed he accepted our appeal, but 3 For I testify that according to their ability, being more earnest, of his own will he went to yes, and beyond their ability they gave of their you. own accord, 18 And we have sent him with pthe brother 4 begging us with much urgency that we would whose praise is in the gospel throughout all receive the gift and bthe fellowship of the min- the churches, istering to the saints. 19 and not only this, but who was also qchosen 5 And this they did, not as we had hoped, but by the churches to travel with us with this gift, they first cgave themselves to the Lord and to which is administered by us rto the glory of the us by the dwill of God. Lord Himself, and to show your readiness, 6 So ewe urged Titus that as he had begun, so 20 avoiding this, that no one should discredit he would also complete in you this same grace us in our administration of this generous gift; as well. 21 sproviding for honorable things, not only 7 But as fyou abound in everything, in faith in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of and utterance and knowledge and in all dili- men. gence, and in your love for us, see gthat you 22 ¶ And we have sent with them our brother abound in this grace also. whom we have often proved diligent in many 8 ¶ hI do not speak by commandment, but as things, but now much more diligent because proving through the diligence of others the sin- of the great confidence that we have in you. cerity of your love. 23 As for tTitus, he is my partner and fellow 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus worker concerning you. As for our brethren, Christ, ithat though He was rich, yet for your they are the uapostles of the churches, the glory sakes He became poor so that you through His of Christ. poverty might become jrich. 24 Therefore, show to them and before the 10 ¶ And in this kI give advice: For lthis is ad- assemblies the proof of your love and of our vantageous for you who mwere the first a year vboasting on your behalf. ago not only to do, but also to desire to do this s Rm 15:32 t 2 Co 2:9 u 2 Th 3:4 Chapter 8: a Mk 12:44 b Rm 15:25,26 c Rm 12:1,2 d Ep 6:6 e 2 Co 8:17; 12:18 f 1 Co 1:5; 12:13 g 2 Co 9:8 h 1 Co 7:6 i Ph 2:6,7 j Rm 9:23 k 1 Co 7:25,40 l Hb 13:16 m 2 Co 9:2 n Mk 12:43,44 o Ex 16:18 p 2 Co 12:18 q 1 Co 16:3,4 r 2 Co 4:15 s Rm 12:17 t 2 Co 7:13,14 u Ph 2:25 v 2 Co 7:4,14; 9:2 212 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 10 Chapter 9 they mglorify God for your obedience to your 1 ¶ Concerning athe ministry to the saints, it is confession of the gospel of Christ and for the not needful for me to write to you, liberality of your ncontribution to them and to 2 for I know the willingness of your mind, of all men, which I boast of you to those of Macedonia, 14 and by their prayer for you, who long after that Achaia was ready a byear ago. And your you because of the exceeding ograce of God in zeal has stirred up the majority. you. 3 But cI have sent the brethren, lest our boast- 15 Thanks be to God pfor His indescribable ing about you should be in vain in this case, so gift. that, as I said, you may be prepared; 4 lest if any Macedonians come with me and Chapter 10 find you unprepared, we—not to speak of Paul Defends His Apostleship you—should be ashamed in this confident 1 ¶ Now aI, Paul, personally appeal to you by boasting. the meekness and gentleness of Christ, bwho 5 Therefore, I thought it necessary to exhort in presence am lowly among you, but being the brethren so that they go before to you and absent am bold toward you. make up beforehand your previously promised 2 But I beg you cthat I may not be bold when generous contribution, so that the same might I am present with that confidence by which I be ready as generosity and not as one grudg- propose to be bold against some who think of ingly given. us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not Reaping and Sowing war according to the flesh. 6 ¶ dBut this I say: He who sows sparingly will 4 dFor the weapons of eour warfare are not also reap sparingly. And he who sows bounti- carnal, but fpowerful through God gfor the pull- fully will also reap bountifully. ing down of strongholds, 7 Let each one give according as he purposes 5 hcasting down imaginations and every high in his heart, enot grudgingly or under compul- thing that exalts itself against the knowledge sion, for fGod loves a cheerful giver. of God, and bringing into captivity every 8 And gGod is able to make all grace abound thought to the obedience of Christ. toward you so that you, always having all suf- 6 And iwe are ready to punish all disobedi- ficiency in everything, may abound to every ence when jyour obedience is complete. good work. 7 ¶ kDo you look at things according to the 9 As it is written, h“He has dispersed abroad. outward appearance? lIf anyone is confident He has given to the poor. His righteousness in himself that he is Christ’s, let him consider endures forever.” this again in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, 10 ¶ Now He who iprovides seed to the sower even so mwe are Christ’s. and bread for food will supply and multiply 8 For though I should boast somewhat more your seed for sowing and increase the fruits of of nour authority that the Lord has given us for your jrighteousness; edification, and not for your destruction, oI will 11 being enriched in everything for all liber- not be ashamed, ality, kwhich through us causes thanksgiving 9 so that I may not seem as if I would terrify to God. you through my letters. 12 For the administration of this service not 10 “For his letters,” they say, “are weighty only lsupplies the needs of the saints, but also and powerful, but phis bodily presence is weak is abundant through many thanksgivings to and his qspeech contemptible.” God, 11 Let such a person think this, that what we 13 because through the proof of this ministry are in word by letters when we are absent, such

Chapter 9: a Gl 2:10 b 2 Co 8:10 c 2 Co 8:6,17 d Pv 11:24; 22:9 e Dt 15:7 f Rm 12:8 g Pv 11:24 h Ps 112:9 i Is 55:10 j Hs 10:12 k 2 Co 1:11 l 2 Co 8:14 m Mt 5:16 n Hb 13:16 o 2 Co 8:1 p Js 1:17 Chapter 10: a Rm 12:1 b 1 Th 2:7 c 1 Co 4:21 d Ep 6:13 e 1 Tm 1:18 f At 7:22 g Jr 1:10 h 1 Co 1:19 i 2 Co 13:2,10 j 2 Co 7:15 k Jn 7:24 l 1 Co 1:12; 14:37 m 1 Co 3:23 n 2 Co 13:10 o 2 Co 7:14 p Gl 4:13 q 2 Co 11:6 213 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 11 we will be also in deed when we are present. 6 Though jI am unskilled in speech, I am not 12 ¶ rFor we dare not class or compare our- kin knowledge. But lwe have been thoroughly selves with those who commend themselves. manifested among you in all things. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, 7 ¶ Have I committed an offense in humbling and comparing themselves among themselves, myself so that you might be exalted, because I are not wise. have preached to you the gospel of God 13 But swe will not boast of things beyond mwithout charge? our measure, but according to the measure of 8 I robbed other churches, taking wages from the realm which God has appointed to us, a them, in order to serve you. measure to reach even as far as you. 9 And when I was present with you and in 14 For we are not overextending ourselves as need, nI was not a burden to anyone, for what I though we did not reach to you, tfor we came lacked othe brethren who came from Mace- as far as to you with the gospel of Christ. donia supplied. And in all things I have kept 15 We are not boasting of things beyond our myself from being burdensome to you, and so measure, that is, uof other men’s labors, but I will keep myself. having hope that when your faith is increased, 10 pAs the truth of Christ is in me, qno one we will be increased by you even more in our will stop me from this boasting in the regions realm of work, of Achaia. 16 to preach the gospel in the regions beyond 11 Why? rBecause I do not love you? God you, and not to boast in another man’s realm knows. of accomplishment. 12 ¶ But what I do I will continue to do so 17 ¶ But vhe who boasts, let him boast in the sthat I may cut off opportunity from those who Lord. desire an opportunity to be regarded just as 18 For wit is not he who commends himself we are in the matter about which they are boast- that is approved, but he xwhom the Lord coming. mends. 13 For such tare false apostles, udeceitful workers, masquerading themselves as apostles of Chapter 11 Christ. False Apostles 14 And no wonder, for Satan masquerades 1 ¶ I wish that you would bear with me in a himself as va messenger of light. little afoolishness, and indeed you are bearing 15 Therefore, it is no great thing if his minis- with me. ters also masquerade themselves as ministers 2 For I am bjealous for you with godly jeal- of righteousness, wwhose end will be accord- ousy. For cI have betrothed you to one hus- ing to their works. band so dthat I may present you eas a pure virgin to Christ. Paul Boasts in His Trials 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as fthe serpent de- 16 ¶ I say again, let no man think me a fool. If ceived Eve through his craftiness, your minds otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, so that I gshould be corrupted from the simplicity and may boast a little. purity that is in Christ. 17 What I speak, xI do not speak as the Lord, 4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus but as in foolishness in this confidence of boast- whom we have not preached, or if you receive ing. a different spirit which you have not received, 18 Seeing that many boast according to the or a hdifferent gospel which you have not ac- flesh, I will boast also. cepted, you bear with him. 19 For you gladly tolerate fools, yseeing you 5 ¶ For I do not consider imyself in any way yourselves are wise. inferior to the most eminent apostles. 20 For you tolerate it zif one brings you into r 2 Co 5:12 s 2 Co 10:15 t 1 Co 3:5,6 u Rm 15:20 v Jr 9:24 w Pv 27:2 x Rm 2:29 Chapter 11: a 2 Co 11:4,16,19 b Gl 4:17 c Hs 2:19 d Cl 1:28 e Lv 21:13 f Gn 3:4,13 g Ep 6:24 h Gl 1:6-8 i 2 Co 12:11 j 1 Co 1:17 k Ep 3:4 l 2 Co 12:12 m 1 Co 9:18 n At 20:33 o Ph 4:10 p Rm 1:9; 9:1 q 1 Co 9:15 r 2 Co 6:11; 12:15 s 1 Co 9:12 t Ph 1:15 u Ph 3:2 v Gl 1:8 w Ph 3:19 x 1 Co 7:6 y 1 Co 4:10 z Gl 2:4; 4:3,9; 5:1 214 International King James Version 2 Corinthians 12 bondage, if one devours you, if one takes from is not profitable. I will come to avisions and you, if one exalts himself, if one strikes you on brevelations of the Lord. the face. 2 I know a man cin Christ who fourteen years 21 To our shame aI say that we have been too ago—whether in the body I do not know, or weak. But bin whatever anyone else is bold— whether out of the body, I do not know; God I speak foolishly—I am bold also. knows—such a one dwas caught up even to 22 ¶ Are they cHebrews? So am I. Are they the third heaven. Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abra- 3 And I know such a man—whether in the ham? So am I. body or out of the body, I do not know; God 23 Are they ministers of Christ?—I speak as a knows— fool—I am more, din far more labors, ein beat- 4 how he was caught up into eParadise and ings above measure, in prisons more frequent, heard inexpressible words which it is not law- foften in danger of death. ful for a man to speak. 24 By the Jews five times I received gforty 5 Of such a one I will boast, yet of myself I hlashes minus one. will not fboast, except in my weaknesses. 25 Three times I was ibeaten with rods, jonce 6 For though I might desire to boast, I will not I was stoned, three times I ksuffered shipwreck, be foolish, for I will say the truth. But now I a night and a day I have been in the deep; refrain, lest anyone should think of me above 26 in journeys often, lin perils of waters, min what he sees in me or hears from me. perils of robbers, in perils from my own coun- 7 ¶ And lest I should be exalted above mea- trymen, in perils by the Gentiles, in perils in sure by the abundance of the revelations, there the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in was given to me a gthorn in the flesh, ha mes- the sea, in perils among false brethren; senger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be 27 in weariness and hardship, nin sleepless- exalted above measure. ness often, oin hunger and thirst, in pfastings 8 iFor this thing I implored the Lord three times often, in cold and nakedness. that it might depart from me. 28 Beside those external things, that which 9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient comes on me daily: qmy concern for all the for you, for My power is made perfect in weak- churches. ness.” Most gladly, therefore, jI will rather boast 29 rWho is weak, and I am not weak? Who is in my weaknesses so that kthe power of Christ led to stumble, and I do not inwardly burn? may rest upon me. 30 ¶ If I have to boast, sI will boast of the things 10 Therefore, lI take pleasure in weaknesses, that concern my weakness. in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in dis- 31 tThe God and Father of our Lord Jesus tresses for Christ’s sake. mFor when I am weak, uwho is blessed for evermore, knows that I am then I am strong. not lying. 11 ¶ I have become nfoolish in boasting. You 32 vIn Damascus the governor under Aretas have compelled me. For I ought to have been the king guarded the city of the Damascenes commended by you, for oin nothing am I be- with a garrison, desiring to apprehend me. hind the very eminent apostles, though pI am 33 But through a window, I was let down in a nothing. basket by the wall and escaped his hands. 12 qTruly the signs of an apostle were worked among you in all perseverance, in signs and Chapter 12 rwonders and mighty sdeeds. Paul’s Vision and Thorn 13 For in what were you inferior to other 1 ¶ Indeed, my necessity to continue to boast churches, except that I myself was not a bur- a 2 Co 10:10 b Ph 3:4 c Ph 3:4-6 d 1 Co 15:10 e At 9:16 f 1 Co 15:30 g Dt 25:3 h 2 Co 6:5 i At 16:22,23; 21:32 j At 14:5,19 k At 27:1-44 l At 9:23,24; 13:45,50; 17:5,13 m At 14:5,19; 19:23; 27:42 n At 20:31 o 1 Co 4:11 p At 9:9; 13:2,3; 14:23 q At 20:18 r 1 Co 8:9,13; 9:22 s 2 Co 12:5,9,10 t 1 Th 2:5 u Rm 9:5 v At 9:19-25 Chapter 12: a At 16:9; 18:9; 22:17,18; 23:11; 26:13-15; 27:23 b Gl 1:12; 2:2 c Rm 16:7 d At 22:17 e Lk 23:43 f 2 Co 11:30 g Ez 28:24 h Jb 2:7 i Mt 26:44 j 2 Co 11:30 k 1 Pt 4:14 l Rm 5:3; 8:35 m 2 Co 13:4 n 2 Co 5:13; 11:1,16; 12:6 o 2 Co 11:5 p 1 Co 3:7; 13:2; 15:9 q Rm 15:18 r At 15:12 s At 14:8-10; 16:16-18; 19:11,12; 20:6-12; 28:1-10 215 International King James Version Galatians 1 den to you? Forgive me this wrong. before, and to all the rest, that if I come again, ¶ 14 tBehold, for this third time I am ready to eI will not spare, come to you. And I will not be a burden to 3 since you seek a proof of Christ fspeaking in you, for uI do not seek your possessions, but me, who is not weak toward you, but mighty you. vFor the children ought not to lay up for gin you. the parents, but the parents for the children. 4 hFor though He was crucified because of 15 And I will most gladly spend and be spent weakness, yet iHe lives by the power of God. wfor your souls, though xthe more abundantly I For jwe also are weak in Him, but we will live love you the less I am loved. with Him by the power of God toward you. 16 ¶ But be that as it may, yI did not burden 5 ¶ Examine yourselves as to whether you are you. Nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you in the faith. Test your own selves. Do you not by cunning. know your own selves, kthat Jesus Christ is in 17 Did I take advantage of you by any of those you, unless indeed you are ldisqualified? whom I have sent to you? 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not 18 I urged Titus to go, and I sent a zbrother counterfeits. with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? 7 ¶ Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not Did we not walk in the same spirit? Did we that we should appear approved, but that you not walk in the same steps? should do what is honest, even though mwe may 19 ¶ aAgain, do you think that we are defend- appear as counterfeits. ing ourselves to you? bWe speak before God 8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but in Christ. cBut we do all things, dearly beloved, for the truth. for your edification. 9 For we are glad nwhen we are weak and you 20 For I fear, that perhaps when I come, I will are strong. And this we also pray, othat you may not find you as I wish, and that dI will be found be made complete. by you to be as you do not wish; lest there be 10 pTherefore, I write these things being ab- strife, jealousy, wrath, disputes, slanderings, sent, lest being present I should use sharpness whisperings, conceits, tumults; according to the qauthority that the Lord has 21 lest when I come again, my God ewill given me for edification and not to destruc- humble me among you, and I will mourn over tion. many fwho have already sinned, and have not repented of the uncleanness and gfornication Farewell Greeting and lasciviousness that they have practiced. 11 ¶ Finally, brethren, farewell. Be made complete. rBe of good comfort. sBe of one mind. Chapter 13 Live in peace, and the God of love and peace Final Warnings will be with you. 1 ¶ This is athe third time I am coming to you. 12 tGreet one another with a holy kiss. b“By the mouth of two or three witnesses ev- 13 All the saints salute you. ery word will be established.” 14 uThe grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the 2 cI have told you before, and foretell you as love of God and vthe fellowship of the Holy if I were present the second time. And being Spirit, be with you all. absent now, I write to those dwho have sinned GALATIANS Chapter 1 man, but aby Jesus Christ and God the Father, Greetings bwho raised Him from the dead— 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle—not from men nor by 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the t 2 Co 1:15; 13:1,2 u 1 Co 10:24-33 v 1 Co 4:14 w 2 Tm 2:10 x 2 Co 6:12,13 y 2 Co 11:9 z 2 Co 8:18 a 2 Co 5:12 b Rm 9:1,2 c 1 Co 10:33 d 1 Co 4:21 e 2 Co 2:1,4 f 2 Co 13:2 g 1 Co 5:1 Chapter 13: a 2 Co 12:14 b Dt 17:6; 19:15 c 2 Co 10:2 d 2 Co 12:21 e 2 Co 1:23; 10:11 f Mt 10:20 g 1 Co 9:2 h 1 Pt 3:18 i Rm 1:4; 6:4 j 2 Co 10:3,4 k Gl 4:19 l 1 Co 9:27 m 2 Co 6:9 n 1 Co 4:10 o 1 Th 3:10 p 1 Co 4:21 q 2 Co 10:8 r Rm 12:16,18 s Rm 15:33 t Rm 16:16 u Rm 16:24 v Ph 2:1 GALATIANS: Chapter 1: a At 9:6 b At 2:24 216 International King James Version Galatians 2 churches of Galatia. were apostles before me. But I went to Arabia 3 ¶ Grace to you and peace from God the Fa- and returned again to Damascus. ther and our Lord Jesus Christ, 18 ¶ Then after three years yI went up to Jerusa- 4 cwho gave Himself for our sins so that He lem to see Peter. And I stayed with him fifteen might deliver us dfrom this present evil age, days. according to the will of our God and Father, 19 But zI saw none of the other apostles ex- 5 to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. cept aJames, the Lord’s brother. 20 (Now the things that I write to you, I affirm The Other Gospel before God that I do not lie.) 6 ¶ I am amazed that you are so quickly turn- 21 bAfterward, I came into the regions of Syria ing away efrom Him who called you into the and Cilicia. grace of Christ to another gospel, 22 I was still unknown by face to the assem- 7 fwhich is not another, but there are some blies of Judea that cwere in Christ, gwho are disturbing you and want to hpervert 23 but they donly kept hearing that he who the gospel of Christ. epersecuted us in the past now preaches the 8 But even if iwe or an angel from heaven faith that he once tried to destroy. preach any other gospel to you than what we 24 So they fglorified God in me. have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so now I say again, if Chapter 2 anyone preaches any other gospel to you jthan Visit to Jerusalem what you have received, let him be accursed. 1 ¶ Then after fourteen years aI went up again 10 For kdo I now lpersuade men or God? Or to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also mdo I seek to please men? For if I still pleased with me. men, I would not be the bondservant of Christ. 2 And I went up by revelation and communi- cated to them the gospel that I preach among Revelation from God the Gentiles, but bprivately to those who were 11 ¶ But nI want you to know, brethren, that of reputation, lest by any means cI run, or had the gospel which was preached by me is not run in vain. according to man. 3 But not even Titus, who was with me, being 12 For oI neither received it from man, nor a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised. was I taught it, but I received it pthrough the 4 But this happened because of dfalse breth- revelation of Jesus Christ. ren secretly brought in, who sneaked in to spy 13 ¶ For you have heard of my behavior in the out our efreedom that we have in Christ Jesus, past in Judaism, how beyond measure qI perse- fthat they might bring us into bondage. cuted the church of God and rtried to destroy it. 5 To whom we did not yield in subjection even 14 And I advanced in Judaism above many of for an hour, so that gthe truth of the gospel might my contemporaries in my own nation, sbeing continue with you. more extremely zealous tfor my ancestral tra- 6 ¶ But from those hwho seemed to be impor- ditions. tant—whatever they were, it makes no differ- 15 ¶ But when it pleased God, uwho separated ence to me; iGod shows no partiality to man— me from my mother’s womb and called me for those who seemed to be important through His grace, jcontributed nothing to me. 16 vto reveal His Son in me so that wI might 7 But on the contrary, kwhen they saw that the preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not im- gospel of the uncircumcision lwas committed mediately consult with xflesh and blood, to me as the gospel of the circumcision was to 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who Peter c Mt 20:28 d Hb 2:5 e Gl 1:15; 5:8 f 2 Co 11:4 g Gl 5:10,12 h 2 Co 2:17 i 1 Co 16:22 j Dt 4:2 k 1 Th 2:4 l 1 Sm 24:7 m 1 Th 2:4 n 1 Co 15:1 o 1 Co 15:1 p Ep 3:3-5 q At 9:1 r At 8:3; 22:4,5 s At 26:9 t Jr 9:14 u Is 49:1,5 v 2 Co 4:5-7 w At 9:15 x Mt 16:17 y At 9;26 z 1 Co 9:5 a Mt 13:55 b At 9:30 c Rm 16:7 d At 9:20,21 e At 8:3 f At 11:18 Chapter 2: a At 15:2 b At 15:1-4 c Ph 2:16 d At 15:1,24 e Gl 3:25; 5:1,13 f Gl 4:3,9 g Gl 1:6; 2:14; 3:1 h Gl 2:9; 6:3 i At 10:34 j 2 Co 11:5; 12:11 k At 9:15; 13:46; 22:21 l 1 Th 2:4 217 International King James Version Galatians 3 8 —for He who effectively worked in Peter is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. for the apostleship to the mcircumcision, the And the life that I now live in the flesh iI live same neffectively worked oalso in me toward by faith in the Son of God, jwho loved me and the Gentiles— gave Himself for me. 9 and when James, Cephas and John, who 21 “I do not nullify the grace of God, for kif seemed to be ppillars, perceived qthe grace that righteousness comes through law, then Christ was given to me, they gave to me and Barna- died in vain.” bas the right hands of fellowship rso that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the cir- Chapter 3 cumcision. Law and the Curse 10 They only desired that we remember the 1 ¶ O foolish Galatians. Who has bewitched poor, swhich thing indeed I was eager to do. you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ has been publicly portrayed as having been crucified? Not Justified by Works of Law 2 This only I want to learn from you. Did you 11 ¶ But twhen Peter came to Antioch, I op- receive the Spirit by works of law aor by hear- posed him to his face because he stood con- ing of faith? demned. 3 Are you so foolish, bhaving begun in the 12 For before certain men came from James, Spirit, you are now being completed in cthe uhe ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, flesh? he withdrew and separated himself, fearing 4 dHave you suffered so many things in vain— those who were of the circumcision. if indeed it was in vain? 13 And the other Jews likewise joined in his 5 ¶ Therefore, He who provides to you the hypocrisy, to the point that even Barnabas was Spirit and works powerful deeds among you, carried away with their hypocrisy. does He do it by works of law or by hearing of 14 ¶ But when I saw that they were not straight- faith? forward about vthe truth of the gospel, I said to 6 Even so Abraham ebelieved God, and it was Peter wbefore them all, x“If you, being a Jew, credited to him for righteousness. live like the Gentiles, and not as the Jews, why 7 Therefore, know indeed that fthose who are do you compel the Gentiles to live as the Jews? of faith, the same are the sons of Abraham. 15 y“We who are Jews by nature and not 8 And gthe Scripture, foreseeing that God zsinners among the Gentiles, would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached 16 a“knowing that a man is not justified by beforehand the gospel to Abraham, saying, works of law, but bby the faith of Christ Jesus, h“In you will all nations be blessed.” even we have believed in Christ Jesus so that 9 So then those who are of faith are blessed we might be justified by the faith of Christ, with believing Abraham. and not cby works of law, for by works of law 10 ¶ For as many as are of the works of law no flesh will be justified. are under the curse, for it is written, i“Cursed 17 ¶ “But if while seeking to be justified by is everyone who does not continue in all things Christ, we ourselves are also found to be written in the book of the law to do them.” dsinners, is Christ therefore the minister of sin? 11 But that no one is justified by law in the Certainly not! sight of God is evident, for j“the just will live 18 “For if I build again the things that I de- by faith.” stroyed, I make myself a transgressor. 12 And kthe law is not of faith, but l“the man 19 “For I ethrough law fdied to law, so that I who does them will live in them.” might glive to God. 13 ¶ mChrist redeemed us from the curse of 20 “I have been hcrucified with Christ. And it the law, having become a curse for us, for it is m 1 Pt 1:1 n Gl 3:5 o At 9:15 p Mt 16:18 q Rm 1:5 r At 13:3 s At 11:30 t At 15:35 u At 10:28; 11:2,3 v Gl 1:6; 2:5 w 1 Tm 5:20 x At 10:28 y At 15:10 z Mt 9:11 a At 13:38,39 b Rm 1:17 c Ps 143:2 d 1 Jn 3:8 e Rm 8:2 f Rm 6:2,14; 7:4 g Rm 6:11 h Rm 6:6 i 2 Co 5:15 j Is 53:12; Ep 5:2 k Hb 7:11 Chapter 3: a Rm 10:16,17 b Gl 4:9 c Hb 7:16 d Hb 10:35 e Gn 15:6 f Jn 8:39 g Rm 9:17 h Gn 12:3; 18:18; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14 i Dt 27:26 j Hk 2:4 k Rm 4:4,5 l Lv 18:5 m Rm 8:3 218 International King James Version Galatians 4 written, n“Cursed is everyone who hangs on a Sons through Baptism tree.” 26 ¶ For you iare all sons of God through faith 14 oHe redeemed us in order that the blessing in Christ Jesus. of Abraham might come on the pGentiles 27 For jas many of you as were baptized into through Christ Jesus, so that we might receive Christ khave put on Christ. qthe promise of the Spirit through faith. 28 lThere is neither Jew nor Greek. mThere is neither bondservant nor free. There is neither Law and the Promise male nor female. For you are all none in Christ 15 ¶ Brethren, I speak in the manner of men. Jesus. rEven though it is but a man’s covenant, yet 29 And oif you are Christ’s, then you are when it is ratified, no one annuls or adds con- Abraham’s pseed and qheirs according to the ditions to it. promise. 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to Chapter 4 seeds,” as of many, but as of sone, t“And to 1 ¶ Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a your seed,” who is uChrist. child, does not differ from a bondservant, 17 And this I say, that law, vwhich came four though he is lord of all. hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul a 2 But he is under guardians and stewards un- covenant previously ratified by God, wthat it til the time appointed by the father. should make the promise of no effect. 3 So we also, when we were children we awere 18 For if xthe inheritance depends on law, yit in bondage under the elements of the world. no longer depends on promise. But God gave 4 But bwhen the fullness of the time came, it to Abraham by promise. God sent forth His Son, cborn dof a woman, 19 ¶ Therefore, why then the law? zIt was eborn under law, added because of transgressions until the aSeed 5 in order fto redeem those who were under should come to whom the promise was made. law, gso that we might receive the adoption as And it was bordained through angels by the sons. hand cof a mediator. 6 ¶ And because you are sons, God has sent 20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of only forth hthe Spirit of His Son into your hearts, one, dbut God is one. crying out, “Abba, Father.” 21 ¶ So is the law then against the promises of 7 Therefore, you are no longer a bondservant, God? Certainly not! For if there had been a but a son; iand if a son, then an heir through law given that could have given life, certainly God. righteousness would have been by law. 22 But the Scripture has confined eall under Concern for the Galatians sin so fthat the promise by faith in Jesus Christ 8 ¶ Previously, jwhen you did not know God might be given to those who believe. kyou served as bondservants those things that 23 But before faith came, we were kept under by nature are not gods. guard by law, being shut up to the faith that 9 But now lafter you have known God, or rather would afterward be revealed. are known by God, mhow can you turn back 24 Therefore, gthe law was our headmaster to again to nthe weak and worthless elements to bring us to Christ hso that we might be justi- which you desire again to be in bondage? fied by faith. 10 oYou observe days and months and times 25 But now that faith has come, we are no and years. longer under a headmaster. 11 I fear for you, plest I have labored over you n Dt 21:23 o Gn 12:3; 22:18; Rm 4:1-5,9,16 p Is 49:6; Rm 3:29,30 q Is 32:15 r Hb 9:17 s Gn 22:18 t Gn 12:3,7; 13:15; 24:7 u 1 Co 12:12 v Ex 12:40 w Rm 4:13 x Rm 8:17 y Rm 4:14 z Jn 15:22 a Gl 4:4 b At 7:53 c Ex 20:19 d Rm 3:29 e Rm 11:32 f Rm 4:11 g Rm 10:4 h At 13:39 i Jn 1:12 j Rm 6:3 k Rm 10:12; 13:14 l Cl 3:11 m 1 Co 12:13 n Ep 2:15,16 o Gn 21:10; Hb 11:18 p Rm 4:11; Gl 3:7 q Gn 12:3; 18:18; Rm 8:17 Chapter 4: a Cl 2:8,20 b Gn 49:10 c Jn 1:14 d Gn 3:15; Is 7:14; Mt 1:25 e Mt 5:17; Lk 2:21,27 f Mt 20:28 g Jn 1:12 h Rm 5:5; 8:9,15,16 i Rm 8:16,17 j Ep 2:12 k Rm 1:25 l 1 Co 8:3 m Cl 2:20 n Hb 7:18 o Rm 14:5 p 1 Th 3:5 219 International King James Version Galatians 5 in vain. who do not labor. For the desolate has many 12 ¶ Brethren, I urge you to be as I am, for I more children than she who has a husband.” am as you are. qYou did me no wrong. 28 ¶ Now dwe, brethren, as Isaac, are the 13 You know how rthrough physical weak- echildren of promise. ness I preached the gospel to you at the first. 29 But as fhe who was born according to the 14 And my trial that was in my flesh you did flesh persecuted him who was born according not despise nor reject, but you received me sas to the Spirit, geven so it is now. a messenger of God, teven as Christ Jesus. 30 Nevertheless, what does hthe Scripture say? 15 Where then is the blessing you enjoyed? i“Cast out the bondwoman and her son, for For I bear you witness that if it were possible, jthe son of the bondwoman will not be heir you would have plucked out your own eyes with the son of the freewoman.” and given them to me. 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of a 16 Therefore, have I become your enemy be- bondwoman, but of the free. cause I tell you the truth? 17 ¶ They uzealously recruit you, but not for Chapter 5 good. Yes, they want to exclude you so that Set Free, Stay Free you might be zealous for them. 1 ¶ aStand fast therefore in the freedom by 18 But it is always good to be zealous in a which Christ has made us free, and do not be good thing, and not only when I am present entangled again with a byoke of bondage. with you. 2 Behold I, Paul, say to you that cif you are 19 vMy little children for whom I labor in birth circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. again until Christ is formed in you, 3 For I testify again to every man who is cir- 20 I desire to be present with you now and to cumcised, dthat he is obligated to keep the change my voice, for I am perplexed about you. whole law. 4 eYou have been severed from Christ, you Hagar and Sarah who seek to be justified by law. fYou have fallen 21 ¶ Tell me, you who desire to be under law, from grace. do you not hear the law? 5 For we through the Spirit eagerly gwait for 22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, the hope of righteousness by faith. wthe one by a bondwoman and xthe other by a 6 For hin Jesus Christ neither circumcision freewoman. avails anything nor uncircumcision, but ifaith 23 But he who was of the bondwoman ywas working through love. born according to the flesh. But zhe who was 7 ¶ You jwere running well. Who hindered you of the freewoman was born through the prom- from obeying the truth? ise. 8 This persuasion did not come from the One 24 These things are an allegory. For these are who calls you. two covenants, the one from Mount aSinai, 9 kA little leaven leavens the whole lump. bringing forth children to bondage, which is 10 I have confidence in you in the Lord, that Hagar. you will be of no other mind. But the one trou- 25 For this Hagar is Mount Sinai in Arabia bling you will bear his judgment, whoever he and corresponds to Jerusalem that now is, and is. is in bondage with her children. 11 ¶ And I, brethren, if I still preach circumci- 26 But the bJerusalem that is above is free, sion, lwhy do I still suffer persecution? Then which is the mother of us all. mthe offense of the cross has ceased. 27 For it is written, c“Rejoice barren woman 12 nI could wish that those owho are troubling who does not bear. Break forth and cry you you would cut themselves off from you. q 2 Co 2:5 r 1 Co 2:3 s Ml 2:7 t Lk 10:16 u Rm 10:2 v 1 Co 4:15 w Gn 16:15 x Gn 21:2 y Rm 9:7,8 z Hb 11:11 a Dt 33:2 b Is 2:2 c Is 54:1 d Gl 3:29 e At 3:25 f Gn 21:9 g Gl 5:11 h Gl 3:8,22 i Gn 21:10,12 j Jn 8:35 Chapter 5: a Ph 4:1 b At 15:10 c At 15:1 d Rm 2:25 e Rm 9:31 f Hb 12:15 g Rm 8:24 h Gl 6:15 i 1 Th 1:3 j 1 Co 9:24 k 1 Co 5:6 l 1 Co 15:30 m 1 Co 1:23 n Ja 7:25 o At 15:1,2 220 International King James Version Galatians 6 13 ¶ For you, brethren, have been called to 2 bBear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill freedom, only pdo not use your freedom as an cthe law of Christ. qopportunity for the flesh. But rthrough love, 3 For dif anyone thinks himself to be some- serve one another. thing when ehe is nothing, he deceives him- 14 For sall the law is fulfilled in one word, self. even in this, t“You will love your neighbor as 4 But flet each one prove his own work, and yourself.” then he will have reason for boasting in him- 15 But if you bite and devour one another, take self alone and gnot in another. heed that you not be consumed by one another. 5 For heach one will bear his own load. 6 ¶ iLet him who is taught the word share in all The Flesh and the Spirit good things with the one who teaches. 16 ¶ I say then, uwalk in the Spirit and you will 7 ¶ Be not deceived. God is not mocked, for not fulfill the lust of the flesh. jwhatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 17 For vthe flesh lusts against the Spirit, and 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh the Spirit against the flesh. And these are con- reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit trary to one another, wso that you cannot do will of the Spirit reap keternal life. the things that you desire. 9 And llet us not become weary in doing good, 18 But xif you are led by the Spirit, you are for in due time we will reap mif we do not give not under law. up. 19 ¶ Now ythe works of the flesh are manifest, 10 nTherefore, as we have opportunity, olet us which are: fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, do good to all men, pespecially to those who 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy, are of the household of the faith. outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissen- sions, heresies, The New Creation 21 envyings, drunkenness, revelries, and such 11 ¶ You see with what large letters I have like, of which I tell you beforehand as I have written to you with my own hand. also told you in the past, that zthose who prac- 12 As many as desire to make a good showing tice such things will not inherit the kingdom in the flesh, they compel you to be circum- of God. cised, qonly that they might not suffer persecu- 22 ¶ But athe fruit of the Spirit is blove, joy, tion for the cross of Christ. peace, patience, kindness, cgoodness, 13 For not even those who are circumcised dfaithfulness, keep the law, but desire to have you circum- 23 gentleness, and self-control. eAgainst such cised so that they may boast in your flesh. there is no law. 14 But God forbid that I should boast, except 24 Now those who are Christ’s fhave cruci- in the rcross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through fied the flesh with its passions and desires. whom the world has been crucified to me and 25 gIf we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in sI to the world. the Spirit. 15 For tneither circumcision accomplishes 26 hLet us not be desirous of vain glory, pro- anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new cre- voking one another or envying one another. ation. 16 ¶ And as many as walk according to this Chapter 6 rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon Obedient Faith the Israel of God. 1 ¶ Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any tres- 17 ¶ From now on let no man trouble me, for pass, you who are spiritual restore such a one I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. in a spirit of agentleness, considering yourself 18 ¶ Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus lest you also be tempted. Christ be with your spirit. Amen. p 1 Co 8:9 q 1 Pt 2:16 r 1 Co 9:19 s Mt 7:12; 22:40 t Lv 19:18 u Rm 6:12 v Rm 7:18,22,23; 8:5 w Rm 7:15 x Rm 6:14; 7:4; 8:14 y Ep 5:3,11 z 1 Co 6:9,10 a Jn 15:2 b Cl 3:12-15 c Rm 15:14 d 1 Co 13:7 e 1 Tm 1:9 f Rm 6:6 g Rm 8:4,5 h Ph 2:3 Chapter 6: a Ep 4:2 b Rm 15:1 c Js 2:8 d Rm 12:3 e 2 Co 3:5 f 1 Co 11:28 g Lk 18:11 h Rm 2:6 i 1 Co 9:11,14 j Rm 2:6 k Rm 6:8 l 1 Co 15:58 m Js 5:7,8 n Pv 3:27 o Ti 3:8 p Rm 12:13 q Gl 5:11 r 1 Co 1:18 s Cl 2:20 t 1 Co 7:19 221 International King James Version Ephesians 2 EPHESIANS Chapter 1 were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will 14 wwho is the guarantee of our inheritance of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus and xuntil the redemption of ythe purchased pos- who are faithful in Christ Jesus. session, zto the praise of His glory. 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Fa- ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer 15 ¶ Therefore, I also, aafter I heard of your Spiritual Blessings in Christ faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all the saints, 3 ¶ aBlessed is the God and Father of our Lord 16 bdo not cease to give thanks for you, mak- Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every ing mention of you in my prayers spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in 17 so that cthe God of our Lord Jesus Christ, Christ, the Father of glory, dmay give to you a spirit of 4 according as bHe has chosen us in Him wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of cbefore the foundation of the world so that we Him. should dbe holy and without blame before Him 18 I pray that ethe eyes of your heart be en- in love, lightened so that you may know what is fthe 5 ehaving predestined us to the fadoption of hope of His calling, and what are the riches of sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, the glory of His inheritance in the saints, gaccording to the good pleasure of His will, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace hby power toward us who believe, gaccording to which He has made us accepted in the the working of His mighty power iBeloved. 20 that He worked in Christ when hHe raised 7 ¶ jIn Him we have redemption through His Him from the dead and iseated Him at His own blood, the forgiveness of sins according to kthe right hand in the heavenly places, riches of His grace 21 jfar above all kprincipality and power and 8 which He made to abound toward us in all might and dominion and every name that is wisdom and insight, named, not only in this age, but also in that 9 lhaving made known to us the mystery of which is to come. His will according to His good pleasure mthat 22 ¶ And He lput all things under His feet, and He purposed in Him, gave Him to be mhead over all things to the 10 so that in the dispensation of nthe fullness church, of times oHe might gather together in one pall 23 nwhich is His body, othe fullness of Him things in Christ, things in heaven and things pwho fills all in all. on earth, in Him. 11 qIn Him also we have obtained an inherit- Chapter 2 ance, having been predestined according to rthe Alive in Christ purpose of Him who works all things after the 1 ¶ And ayou were bdead in trespasses and sins, counsel of His own will, 2 cin which you once walked according to the 12 sso that we twho first trusted in Christ should ways of this world, according to dthe prince of be to the praise of His glory. the power of the air, of the spirit that is now 13 ¶ In Him you also trusted, after you heard working in the esons of disobedience. uthe word of truth, the gospel of your salva- 3 fAmong whom also we all once behaved in tion. In whom also after you believed vyou times past in gthe lusts of our flesh, fulfilling

EPHESIANS: Chapter 1: a 2 Co 1:3 b Rm 8:28 c 1 Pt 1:2 d Lk 1:75 e Rm 8:29 f Jn 1:12 g 1 Co 1:21 h Rm 3:24 i Mt 3:17 j Hb 9:12 k Rm 3:24,25 l Rm 16:25 m 2 Tm 1:9 n Gl 4:4 o 1 Co 3:22 p Cl 1:16,20 q Rm 8:17 r Is 46:10 s 2 Th 2:13 t Js 1:18 u Jn 1:17 v 2 Co 1:22 w 2 Co 5:5 x Rm 8:24 y At 20:28 z 1 Pt 2:9 a Cl 1:4 b Rm 1:9 c Jn 20:17 d Cl 1:9 e At 26:18 f Ep 2:12 g Cl 2:12 h At 2:24 i Ps 110:1 j Ph 2:9,10 k Rm 8:38,39 l Ps 8:6; 110:1; Mt 28:18; 1 Co 15:27 m Hb 2:7,8 n Rm 12:5 o Cl 2:9 p 1 Co 12:6 Chapter 2: a Cl 2:13 b Ep 4:18 c Cl 1:21 d Ep 6:12 e Cl 3:6 f 1 Pt 4:3 g Gl 5:16 222 International King James Version Ephesians 3 the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and one Spirit to the Father. hwere by nature the children of wrath, even as 19 ¶ Now, therefore, you are no longer strang- the rest. ers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the 4 ¶ But God, iwho is rich in mercy, for His saints and members of the household of God. jgreat love with which He loved us, 20 And you are abuilt bon the foundation of 5 keven when we were dead in trespasses, the capostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Him- lmade us alive together with Christ—by grace self being the dchief corner stone, you have been saved. 21 in whom the whole building fitted together 6 And He has raised us up together and made grows to ea holy temple in the Lord, us sit together min heavenly places in Christ 22 fin whom you also are being built together Jesus, for a gdwelling of God in the Spirit. 7 so that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His Chapter 3 nkindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Paul’s Mission to the Gentiles 8 oFor by grace you are saved pthrough faith, 1 ¶ For this cause I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ and that not of yourselves; it is qthe gift of God; Jesus for you Gentiles— 9 not of rworks, lest anyone should sboast. 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship 10 For we are tHis workmanship, created in of the grace of God athat is given to me for Christ Jesus for good works, which God pre- you; pared before that we should walk in them. 3 bhow that by revelation cHe made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in few words. United in Christ 4 Therefore, when you read you can under- 11 ¶ Therefore, remember that formerly you stand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ, who are Gentiles in the flesh—who are called 5 which in other generations was not made “uncircumcision” by those called uthe “circum- known to the sons of men, as it has now been cision” in the flesh made by hands— revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and 12 that at that time you were without Christ, prophets, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel 6 that the Gentiles dshould be fellow heirs of and strangers from the covenants of promise, the same body and partakers of His promise in having no hope and without God in the world. Christ through the gospel, 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly 7 eof which I was made a minister faccording were far off have been brought near by the to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me blood of Christ. by gthe effective working of His power. 14 ¶ For He is our peace, who has made both 8 ¶ To me, hwho am less than the least of all one, and has broken down the middle wall of saints is this grace given, so that I should preach separation, among the Gentiles ithe unsearchable riches 15 having abolished in His flesh the enmity, of Christ, which is the law of commandments contained 9 and to make all see what is the stewardship in ordinances, in order to make in Himself of of the mystery, which from the beginning of the two one vnew man, thus making peace, the ages has been hidden in God who jcreated 16 and that He might wreconcile both to God all things; in one body by the cross, by which He xput to 10 kin order that now lto the principalities and death the enmity. powers in heavenly places might be known 17 And He came and preached peace to you through the church mthe manifold wisdom of who were far off and to those who were near. God, 18 For ythrough Him we both have access zby 11 naccording to the eternal purpose that He h Ps 51:5 i Rm 10:12 j Jn 3A:16 k Rm 5:6,8 l Rm 6:4,5 m Ep 1:20 n Ti 3:4 o 2 Tm 1:9 p Rm 4:16 q Jn 1:12,13 r Rm 4:4,5; 11:6 s Rm 3:27 t Is 19:25 u Cl 2:11 v Gl 6:15 w Cl 1:20-22 x Rm 6:6 y Jn 10:9 z 1 Co 12:13 a 1 Pt 2:4 b Mt 16:18; 1 Co 3:10,11 c 1 Co 12:28 d Ps 118:22; Lk 20:17 e 1 Co 3:16,17 f 1 Pt 2:5 g Jn 17:23 Chapter 3: a At 9:15 b At 22:17,21; 26:16 c Rm 11:25; 16:25 d Gl 3:28,29 e Rm 15:16 f Rm 1:5 g Rm 15:18 h 1 Co 15:9 i Cl 1:27; 2:2,3 j Hb 1:2 k 1 Pt 1:12 l Cl 1:16; 2:10,15 m 1 Tm 3:16 n Ep 1:4,11 223 International King James Version Ephesians 4 purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord, on high, He led captivity captive and gave gifts 12 in whom we have boldness and access owith to men.” confidence through the faith of Him. 9 k(Now this expression, “He ascended,” what 13 pTherefore, I desire that you not lose heart does it mean except that He also first descended at my tribulations for you, qwhich is your glory. into the lower parts of the earth? 10 He who descended is the same also lwho Prayer for the Ephesians ascended far above all the heavens, mso that 14 ¶ For this reason I bow my knees to the He might fill all things.) rFather of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven Organic Function of the Body and earth is named, 11 ¶ And He gave some to be apostles, and 16 that He would grant you, saccording to the some prophets, and some evangelists, and riches of His glory, tto be strengthened with some shepherds and teachers, power through His Spirit in uthe inner man, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work 17 vso that Christ may dwell in your hearts of ministry, nfor the edifying of the obody of through faith; that you, wbeing rooted and Christ, grounded in love, 13 until we all come to the unity of the faith, 18 xmay be able to comprehend with all the pand of the knowledge of the Son of God, to qa saints ywhat is the breadth and length and height complete man, to the measure of the stature of and depth, the fullness of Christ. 19 and to know the love of Christ that sur- 14 Then we will no longer be rchildren, tossed passes knowledge, so that you may be filled to and fro and carried about with every wind zwith all the fullness of God. of teaching, by the trickery of men in clever- 20 ¶ Now ato Him who is able to do exceed- ness to the sdeceitfulness of error. ingly abundantly babove all that we ask or think 15 But speaking the truth in love, we may grow caccording to the power that works in us, up into Him in all things, who is the thead, even 21 dto Him be glory in the church by Christ Christ, Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. 16 ufrom whom the whole body being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, Chapter 4 according to the effective working of each part, Unity of the Body causes growth of the body to the edifying of 1 ¶ Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge itself in love. you that you awalk worthy of the calling with 17 ¶ This I say, therefore, and testify in the which you have been called, Lord, that you vno longer walk as other Gen- 2 with all humility and gentleness, with pa- tiles, in the vanity of their mind, tience, forbearing one another in love, 18 having their understanding darkened, be- 3 being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit ing alienated from the life of God because of bin the bond of peace. the ignorance that is in them, because of the 4 There is cone body and one Spirit, even as wblindness of their heart. you were called in one hope of your calling; 19 xWho, being past feeling, yhave given them- 5 done Lord, eone faith, fone baptism, selves over to lewdness, to work all impurity 6 gone God and Father of all, who is above all with greediness. and hthrough all and in all. 20 ¶ But you have not learned Christ in this 7 ¶ But ito each one of us grace was given way, according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have 8 Therefore, He says, j“When He ascended been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus, o Hb 4:16; 10:19,35 p Ph 1:14 q 2 Co 1:6 r Ep 1:3 s Ph 4:19 t Cl 1:11 u Rm 7:22 v Jn 14:23 w Cl 1:23 x Ep 1:18 y Rm 8:39 z Ep 1:23 a Rm 16:25 b 1 Co 2:9 c Cl 1:29 d Rm 11:36 Chapter 4: a 1 Th 2:12 b Cl 3:14 c Rm 12:5 d 1 Co 1:13 e Jd 3 f Hb 6:6 g Ml 2:10 h Rm 11:36 i 1 Co 12:7,11,14 j Ps 68:18; Mk 16:19; At 1:9; 1 Co 12:4-11 k Jn 3:13; 20:17 l Ps 68:18; At 1:9 m At 2:33; Ep 1:23 n 1 Co 15:26 o Cl 1:24 p Cl 2:2 q 1 Co 14:20 r 1 Co 14:20 s Rm 16:18 t Ep 1:22 u Cl 2:19 v Ep 2:2; 4:22 w Rm 1:21 x 1 Tm 4:2 y 1 Pt 4:3 224 International King James Version Ephesians 5 22 to zput off, concerning the former behav- 6 Let no man deceive you with empty words, ior, the old man that is corrupt according to for because of these things the wrath of God the deceitful lusts, comes upon the sons of disobedience. 23 and abe renewed in the spirit of your mind, 7 Therefore, do not be mpartakers with them. 24 and to bput on the new man which after 8 ¶ For you were formerly darkness, but now God is created in righteousness and true holi- you are nlight in the Lord. Walk as children of ness. light 25 ¶ Therefore, putting away lying, clet every- 9 (for the ofruit of the Spirit is in all goodness one speak truth with his neighbor, for dwe are and righteousness and truth), members one of another. 10 pfinding out what is pleasing to the Lord. 26 eBe angry, and yet do not sin. Do not let the 11 And have qno fellowship with the unfruit- sun go down on your wrath. ful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 27 fDo not give opportunity to the devil. 12 rFor it is disgraceful even to speak of the 28 Let him who steals steal no more, but rather things that are done by them in secret. glet him labor, working with his hands the thing 13 But sall things that are exposed are made that is good, so that he may have something manifest by the light, for whatever makes mani- hto give to him who has need. fest is light. 29 iLet no corrupt speech proceed out of your 14 Therefore, He says, t“Awake you who sleep mouth, but jwhat is good for edification, kso and arise from the dead, and Christ will give that it may give grace to the hearers. you light.” 30 And ldo not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, 15 ¶ uSee then that you walk carefully, not as by whom you were sealed for the day of re- fools but as wise, demption. 16 vmaking the most of the time wbecause the 31 mLet all bitterness and wrath and anger and days are evil. clamor and nslander be put away from you, 17 ¶ Therefore, xdo not be foolish, but along owith all malice. yunderstand zwhat the will of the Lord is. 32 And pbe kind to one another, tenderhearted, 18 And ado not be drunk with wine, in which qforgiving one another, just as God in Christ is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, has also forgiven you. 19 speaking to one another bin psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and mak- Chapter 5 ing cmelody in your heart to the Lord, 1 ¶ Therefore, abe imitators of God as bdear 20 dalways giving thanks for all things to God children. the Father ein the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 And cwalk in love das Christ also loved us, 21 fsubmitting to one another in the fear of and gave Himself for us, an offering and a sac- God. rifice to God as a efragrant aroma. 3 ¶ But fornication and all funcleanness or Marriage Relationships gcovetousness, let it not even be named among 22 ¶ Wives, gsubmit to your own husbands as you, as is fitting for saints; to the Lord. 4 hneither filthiness, nor ifoolish talking, nor 23 For the hhusband is the head of the wife as coarse joking, jthat are not fitting, but rather iChrist also is the head of the church. And He kgiving of thanks. is the Savior of the body. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, nor 24 Therefore, as the church is subject to Christ, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an so let the wives be to their own husbands jin idolater, has any linheritance in the kingdom everything. of Christ and God. 25 ¶ kHusbands, love your wives, just as Christ z Cl 3:8 a Rm 12:2 b Rm 6:4; 7:6; 12:2 c Zc 8:16 d Rm 12:5 e Ps 4:4; 37:8 f Rm 12:19 g At 20:35 h Lk 3:11 i Cl 3:8 j 1 Th 5:11 k Cl 3:16 l Is 7:13 m Cl 3:8,19 n Js 4:11 o Ti 3:3 p 2 Co 6:10 q Mk 11:25 Chapter 5: a Lk 6:36 b 1 Pt 1:14-16 c 1 Th 4:9 d Gl 1:4 e 2 Co 2:14,15 f Cl 3:5-7 g Lk 12:15 h Mt 12:34,35 i Ti 3:8 j Rm 1:28 k Ph 4:6 l 1 Co 6:9,10 m 1 Tm 5:22 n 1 Th 5:5 o Gl 5:22 p Rm 12:1,2 q 2 Co 6:14 r Rm 1:24 s Jn 3:20,21 t Is 26:19; 60:1 u Cl 4:5 v Cl 4:5 w Ec 11:2 x Cl 4:5 y Rm 12:2 z 1 Th 4:3 a Pv 20:1; 23:31 b At 16:25 c Js 5:13 d Ps 34:1 e 1 Pt 2:5 f Ph 2:3 g Cl 3:18 – 4:1 h 1 Co 11:3 i Cl 1:18 j Ti 2:4,5 k Cl 3:19 225 International King James Version Ephesians 6 also loved the church and lgave Himself for it, 8 iknowing that whatever good thing anyone 26 so that He might sanctify and cleanse it does, the same he will receive from the Lord, with the mwashing of water nby the word, whether he is bondservant or free. 27 oso that He might present it to Himself a 9 ¶ And you, masters, do the same things to glorious church, pnot having spot or wrinkle them, giving up threatening, knowing that your or any such thing, but that it should be holy jMaster also is in heaven, and kthere is no par- and without blemish. tiality with Him. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife The Armor of God loves himself. 10 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord 29 For no man ever hated his own flesh, but and in the power of His might. nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord 11 lPut on the whole armor of God so that you does the church. may be able to stand against the schemes of 30 For qwe are members of His body, [of His the devil. flesh and of His bones]. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and 31 rFor this reason a man will leave his father blood, but against the mrulers, against the pow- and mother and will be joined to his wife, and ers, against the nworld forces of the darkness sthe two will be one flesh. of this age, against spiritual hosts of wicked- 32 This is a great mystery. But I speak con- ness in high places. cerning Christ and the church. 13 Therefore, otake up the whole armor of God 33 Nevertheless, tlet each one of you in par- so that you may be able to withstand pin the ticular so love his own wife even as himself, evil day, and having done all, to stand. and the wife must see that she urespects her 14 ¶ Stand therefore, qhaving girded your waist husband. with truth, and rhaving put on the breastplate of righteousness, Chapter 6 15 and shaving shod your feet with the prepa- Children and Parents ration of the gospel of peace. 1 ¶ Children, aobey your parents in the Lord, 16 Above all, take up the tshield of faith by for this is right. which you will be able to quench all the fiery 2 b“Honor your father and mother” —which darts of the wicked one. is the first commandment with promise— 17 And utake the helmet of salvation, and the 3 “so that it may be well with you and you vsword of the Spirit which is the word of God. may live long on the earth.” 18 wPraying always with all prayer and sup- 4 ¶ And cyou, fathers, do not provoke your plication in the Spirit, xbeing alert with all per- children to wrath, but dbring them up in the severance and ysupplication for all saints. discipline and admonition of the Lord. 19 And pray for me so that utterance may be given to me, zso that I may open my mouth Masters and Bondservants boldly to make known the mystery of the gos- 5 ¶ eBondservants, be obedient to those who pel, are your masters according to the flesh, fwith 20 for which aI am an ambassador in chains, fear and trembling, gin sincerity of your heart, that in it I may speak boldly as I ought to speak. as to Christ; 6 hnot with eyeservice as men-pleasers, but as Final Greetings the bondservants of Christ, doing the will of 21 ¶ In order that you also may know my af- God from the heart, fairs and how I am doing, bTychicus, a beloved 7 with goodwill doing service as to the Lord, brother and cfaithful minister in the Lord, will and not to men; make known to you all things. l At 20:28 m Jn 3:5 n Jn 15:3; 17:17 o Cl 1:22 p Ss 4:7 q Gn 2:23 r Gn 2:24 s 1 Co 6:16 t Cl 3:19 u 1 Pt 3:1,6 Chapter 6: a Cl 3:20 b Dt 5:16 c Cl 3:21 d Gn 18:19 e 1 Tm 6:1 f 2 Co 7:15 g 1 Ch 29:17 h Cl 3:22 i Rm 2:6 j Cl 4:1 k Rm 2:11 l 2 Co 6:7 m Rm 8:38 n Lk 22:53 o 2 Co 10:4 p Ep 5:16 q Is 11:5 r Is 59:17 s Is 52:7 t 1 Jn 5:4 u 1 Th 5:8 v Hb 4:12 w Lk 18:1 x Mt 26:41 y Ph 1:4 z Cl 4:3 a 2 Co 5:20 b At 20:4 c 1 Co 4:1,2 226 International King James Version Philippians 1 22 dI have sent him to you for the same pur- from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. pose that you might know our affairs and that 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord he might ecomfort your hearts. Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. 23 ¶ Peace to the brethren, and love with faith PHILIPPIANS Chapter 1 that my chains are in Christ, 1 ¶ Paul and Timothy, the bondservants of 14 and many of the brethren in the Lord, be- Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus ing confident by my chains, are more coura- who are in Philippi, with the overseers and geous to speak the word without fear. amenservants. 15 ¶ Some indeed preach Christ even from 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Fa- envy and strife, and some also from good will. ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel. Thanksgiving and Prayer 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish 3 ¶ bI thank my God upon every remembrance ambition, not with pure motives, supposing to of you, add distress to my chains. 4 always in cevery prayer of mine for you all, 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether making request with joy in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached. And 5 dfor your fellowship in the gospel from the in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice. first day until now, 19 ¶ For I know that ithis will turn out for my 6 being confident of this very thing, that He deliverance through your prayers and the sup- who began ea good work in you will complete ply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, it until the day of Jesus Christ. 20 according to my earnest expectation and 7 For it is right for me to think this of you all, hope that in nothing I will be ashamed, but because I have you in my heart, since both in jwith all boldness, as always, so now also Christ my bonds and in the defense and confirmation will be magnified in my body, whether by life of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace or kby death. with me. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is 8 For God is my witness, how I greatly long gain. for you all in the affections of Christ Jesus. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of 9 ¶ And this I pray, that your love may abound my labor. Yet what I will choose, I do not know. still more and more in knowledge and all dis- 23 For I am torn between the two, having a cernment, ldesire to depart and to be with Christ, which 10 so that you may approve the things that are is mmuch better. excellent, and that you may be sincere and 24 Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more without offense until the day of Christ, beneficial for you. 11 being filled with the fruit of righteousness 25 And being confident of this, I know that I fthat comes through Jesus Christ, gto the glory will abide and continue with you all for your and praise of God. progress and joy of faith, 26 so that nyour rejoicing may be more abun- Paul’s Trials for Christ dant in Christ Jesus for me by my coming to 12 ¶ But I want you to know, brethren, that the you again. things that happened to me have turned out 27 ¶ Only olet your behavior be worthy of the for the furtherance of the gospel, gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and 13 so that it has become manifest hthroughout see you or am absent, I may hear of your af- the whole Praetorian guard, and to all the rest, fairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, pwith d Cl 4:8 e 2 Co 1:6 PHILIPPIANS: Chapter 1: a 1 Tm 3:8-13 b 1 Co 1:4 c Ep 1:16 d Rm 12:13 e Jn 6:29 f Cl 1:6 g Jn 15:8 h Ph 4:22 i Jb 13:16 j Ep 6:19,20 k Rm 14:8 l 2 Co 5:2,8 m Ps 16:11 n 2 Co 1:14 o Ep 4:1 p Ep 4:3 227 International King James Version Philippians 2 one mind qstriving together for the faith of the ways obeyed, not as in my presence only, but gospel, now much more in my absence, vwork out your 28 and in nothing be frightened by your ad- own salvation with wfear and trembling, versaries, which is to them proof of destruc- 13 for xit is God who works in you both to will tion, but to you of salvation, and that too, from and to work yfor His good pleasure. God. 14 Do all things zwithout grumbling and 29 For to you rit has been granted on behalf of adisputing, Christ, snot only to believe on Him, but also to 15 so that you may be blameless and harm- tsuffer for His sake, less children of God, above reproach in the 30 uhaving the same conflict vthat you saw in midst of a crooked and perverse generation, me, and now hear to be in me. among whom you shine as blights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life so that cI may Chapter 2 rejoice in the day of Christ that dI have not run The Mind of Christ in vain or labored in evain. 1 ¶ Therefore, if there is any encouragement 17 ¶ Yes, and if fI am being offered on the in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellow- sacrifice gand service of your faith, hI am glad ship of the Spirit, if any aaffection and mercy, and rejoice with you all. 2 bfulfill my joy cby being likeminded, having 18 For the same reason also, you be glad and the same love and being of done accord, of rejoice with me. one mind. 3 eLet nothing be done through rivalry or empty Faithful Servants conceit, but fin humility of mind let each es- 19 ¶ But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send teem others better than themselves. iTimothy shortly to you so that I may also be 4 gLet each one not look out merely for his of good comfort when I learn of your state. own interests, but also for the interests of 20 For I have no one jlike-minded who will hothers. genuinely care for your welfare. 5 ¶ iLet this mind be in you that was also in 21 For all seek their own, not the things that Christ Jesus, are of Christ Jesus. 6 who, jbeing in the form of God, did not con- 22 But you know of his proven worth, kthat as sider it robbery to be equal with God. a son with his father, he has served with me in 7 kBut He made Himself of no reputation, tak- the gospel. ing the form lof a bondservant and mbeing made 23 Therefore, I hope to send him immediately, in the likeness of men. as soon as I see how it goes with me. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, 24 But I trust in the Lord that I myself will He humbled Himself and nbecame oobedient also come shortly. unto death, even the death of the cross. 25 ¶ But I considered it necessary to send to 9 pTherefore, God also qhas highly exalted Him you lEpaphroditus, my brother and compan- and rgiven Him the name that is above every ion in labor and mfellow soldier, nbut your name, apostle and ominister to my needs. 10 sthat at the name of Jesus every knee should 26 pFor he was longing for you all and was bow, of those in heaven and those on earth and distressed because you had heard that he was those under the earth, sick. 11 and tthat every tongue should confess that 27 For indeed he was sick to the point of death. Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the But God had mercy on him, and not on him Father. only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow 12 ¶ Therefore, my beloved, uas you have al- upon sorrow. q Jd 3 r Mt 5:11,12 s Ep 2:8 t 2 Tm 3:12 u Cl 1:29; 2:1 v At 16:19-40 Chapter 2: a Cl 3:12 b Jn 3:29 c Rm 12:16 d Ph 4:2 e Gl 5:26 f Rm 12:10 g 1 Co 13:5 h Rm 15:1,2 i Mt 11:29 j 2 Co 4:4 k Ps 22:6 l Is 42:1 m Jn 1:14 n Mt 26:39 o Hb 5:8 p Hb 2:9 q Ps 68:18; 110:1; Is 52:13; At 2:33 r Is 9:6; Lk 1:32; Ep 1:21 s Is 45:23 t Jn 13:13; Rm 10:9; 14:9 u Ph 1:5,6; 4:15 v Jn 6:27,29 w Ep 6:5 x Hb 13:20,21 y Ep 1:5 z 1 Pt 4:9 a Rm 14:1 b Mt 5:15,16 c 2 Co 1:14 d Gl 2:2 e 1 Th 3:5 f 2 Tm 4:6 g Rm 15:16 h 2 Co 7:4 i Rm 16:21 j 2 Tm 3:10 k 1 Co 4:17 l Ph 4:18 m Pl 2 n 2 Co 8:23 o 2 Co 11:9 p Ph 1:8 228 International King James Version Philippians 4 28 Therefore, I sent him the more eagerly so Pressing On Toward the Goal that when you see him again, you may rejoice 12 ¶ Not that I have already tattained or have and that I may be the less anxious. already ubecome perfect. But I press on so that 29 Therefore, receive him in the Lord with all I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid gladness, and hold such men in high honor, hold of by Christ Jesus. 30 because for the work of Christ he came 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have laid close to death, not regarding his life in order hold. But one thing I do, vforgetting those things qto supply your lack of service toward me. that are behind and wreaching forward to those things that are before. Chapter 3 14 xI press toward the mark for the prize of All Lost for Christ ythe high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 1 ¶ Finally, my brethren, arejoice in the Lord. 15 ¶ Let us, therefore, as many as are zperfect, To write the same things to you indeed is not ahave this mind. And if in anything you think tedious, but for you it is safe. otherwise, bGod will reveal even this to you. 2 bBeware of the dogs. Beware of the cevil 16 Nevertheless, clet us continue to live dby workers. dBeware of the false circumcision. the same rule to which we have attained. 3 For we are ethe true circumcision fwho wor- 17 ¶ Brethren, ebe followers together of me, ship God in the spirit. And we rejoice in Christ and note those who so walk faccording to the Jesus and have no confidence in the flesh, example you have in us. 4 though gI might also have confidence in the 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you flesh. If anyone else thinks that he may have often, and now tell you even weeping, that they confidence in the flesh, I hfar more. are gthe enemies of the cross of Christ, 5 I was circumcised the eighth day. I am of 19 hwhose end is destruction, iwhose god is the nation of Israel, ithe tribe of Benjamin, ja their belly, and jwhose glory is in their shame, Hebrew of Hebrews, and according to law, ka kwho set their mind on earthly things. Pharisee; 20 For lour citizenship is in heaven, mfrom 6 concerning zeal, lpersecuting the church; which also we nlook for the Savior, the Lord concerning the righteousness that is in law, Jesus Christ, blameless. 21 owho will transform our lowly body so that 7 ¶ But mwhat things were gain to me, those it may be pfashioned qaccording to His glori- things I have counted loss for Christ. ous body, according to the working by which 8 Indeed more, I count all things loss nfor the He is able even to rsubdue all things to Him- excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus self. my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things. I count them refuse so that I may Chapter 4 gain Christ. 1 ¶ Therefore, my beloved brethren awhom I 9 and be found in Him, not having omy own long to see, bmy joy and crown, so cstand fast righteousness that is from law, but pthat which in the Lord, my beloved. is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness that is from God by faith. Exhortations 10 I want to know Him and the qpower of His 2 ¶ I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche dto be of resurrection and rthe fellowship of His suffer- the same mind in the Lord. ings, being like Him in His death, 3 And I ask you also, loyal companion, help 11 if, by any means, I may sattain to the resur- these women who elabored with me in the gos- rection from the dead. pel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fel- q 1 Co 16:17 Chapter 3: a 1 Th 5:16 b Gl 5:15 c Ps 119:115 d Rm 2:28 e Dt 30:6 f Rm 7:6 g 2 Co 5:16; 11:18 h 2 Co 11:22,23 i Rm 11:1 j 2 Co 11:22 k At 23:6 l At 8:3; 22:4,5; 26:9-11 m Mt 13:44 n Jr 9:23 o Rm 10:3 p Rm 1:17 q Ep 1:19,20 r Rm 6:3-5 s At 26:6-8 t 1 Tm 6:12,19 u Hb 12:23 v Lk 9:62 w Hb 6:1 x 2 Tm 4:7 y Hb 3:1 z 1 Co 2:6 a Gl 5:10 b Hs 6:3 c Gl 6:16 d Rm 12:16; 15:5 e 1 Co 4:16; 11:1 f Ti 2:7,8 g Gl 1:7 h 2 Co 11:15 i 1 Tm 6:5 j Hs 4:7 k Rm 8:5 l Ep 2:6,19 m At 1:11 n 1 Co 1:7 o 1 Co 15:43-53 p 1 Jn 3:2 q Ep 1:19 r 1 Co 15:28 Chapter 4: a Ph 1:8 b 2 Co 1:14 c Ph 1:27 d Ph 2:2; 3:16 e Rm 16:3 229 International King James Version Colossians 1 low workers whose names are in fthe book of to abound. Everywhere and in all things I am life. instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both 4 ¶ gRejoice in the Lord always. And again I to abound and to suffer need. say, rejoice! 13 I can do all things uthrough Him who 5 ¶ Let your forbearance be known to all men. strengthens me. hThe Lord is at hand. 14 ¶ Nevertheless, you have done well that 6 ¶ iDo not be anxious for anything, but in ev- vyou shared in my affliction. erything by prayer and supplication with 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the jthanksgiving let your requests be made known beginning of the gospel when I departed from to God. Macedonia, wno church shared with me con- 7 And kthe peace of God that surpasses all cerning giving and receiving but you only. understanding will keep your hearts and minds 16 For even in Thessalonica you sent once in Christ Jesus. and again for my needs. 8 ¶ Finally, brethren, whatever things are ltrue, 17 Not because I desire the gift, but I desire whatever things are mhonest, whatever things xthe fruit that abounds to your account. are njust, owhatever things are pure, whatever 18 But I have all and abound. I am full, hav- things are lovely, pwhatever things are of good ing received from yEpaphroditus the things that report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any were sent from you, za fragrant aroma, aan ac- praise, think on these things. ceptable sacrifice that is well-pleasing to God. 9 The things that you have both learned and 19 But my God bwill supply all your need ac- received and heard and seen in me, do these cording to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. things and qthe God of peace will be with you. 20 cNow to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Manifestation of Love 10 ¶ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that Farewell Greetings now at last ryour concern for me has flourished 21 ¶ Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The again; though you were concerned, but you brethren dwho are with me greet you. lacked opportunity to show it. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I Caesar’s household. have learned in whatever state I am sto be con- 23 ¶ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be tent. with you all. Amen. 12 tI know how to be in need and I know how COLOSSIANS Chapter 1 5 for the hope gthat is laid up for you in heaven, Thanksgiving and Prayer of which you heard before in the word of the 1 ¶ Paul, aan apostle of Jesus Christ by the will truth of the gospel of God, and Timothy our brother, 6 that has come to you. hEven in all the world 2 to the saints band faithful brethren in Christ this gospel iis bringing forth fruit, just as it does who are at Colosse: cGrace to you and peace also in you since the day you heard and knew from God our Father. jthe grace of God in truth. 3 ¶ dWe give thanks to God, the Father of our 7 You learned it from kEpaphras our dear fel- Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, low bondservant, who is for you la faithful ser- 4 esince we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus vant of Christ, and of fthe love that you have for all the saints; 8 who also declared to us your mlove in the Spirit. f Lk 10:20 g Rm 12:12 h Js 5:7-9 i Mt 6:25 j 1 Th 5:17,18 k Jn 14:27 l Ep 4:25 m 2 Co 8:21 n Dt 16:20 o 1 Th 5:22 p 1 Co 13:4- 7 q Rm 15:33 r 2 Co 11:9 s 1 Tm 6:6,8 t 1 Co 4:11 u Jn 15:5 v Ph 1:7 w 2 Co 11:8,9 x Ti 3:14 y Ph 2:25 z Hb 13:16 a 2 Co 9:12 b Ps 23:1 c Rm 16:27 d Gl 1:2 COLOSSIANS: Chapter 1: a Ep 1:1 b 1 Co 4:17 c Gl 1:3 d Ph 1:3 e Ep 1:15 f Hb 6:10 g 1 Pt 1:4 h Mt 24:14 i Jn 15:16 j Ep 3:2 k Pl 23 l 2 Co 11:23 m Rm 15:30 230 International King James Version Colossians 2 9 ¶ nFor this cause we also, since the day we reproach in His sight; heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to 23 if you continue vin the faith grounded and desire othat you might be filled with pthe knowl- steadfast, and wnot moved away from the hope edge of His will qin all wisdom and spiritual of the gospel that you have heard, xwhich was understanding, preached to every creature that is under 10 rso that you might walk worthy of the Lord heaven, yof which I, Paul, was made a ser- to sfully please Him, tbeing fruitful in every vant. good work and increasing in the uknowledge of God, Christ’s Ministry through Paul 11 vstrengthened with all power according to 24 ¶ zWho now rejoice in my sufferings afor His glorious power, wfor all patience and long- you, and fill up in my flesh bwhat is still lack- suffering xwith joy, ing in the afflictions of Christ, for cthe sake of 12 ygiving thanks to the Father who has made His body, which is the church, us to be partakers of zthe inheritance of the 25 of which I was made a servant according saints in light. to dthe stewardship of God that is given to me 13 He has delivered us from athe power of for you, to fulfill the word of God, darkness and bhas transferred us unto the king- 26 ethe mystery that has been hidden from past dom of His dear Son, ages and from generations, fbut now has been 14 cin whom we have redemption through His manifested to His saints. blood, the forgiveness of sins. 27 gTo them God willed to make known what is hthe riches of the glory of this mystery among The Preeminence of Christ the Gentiles, which is iChrist in you, jthe hope 15 ¶ He is dthe image of the invisible God, ethe of glory. firstborn of all creation. 28 Him we preach, kwarning every man and 16 For fby Him all things were created that teaching every man in all wisdom, so lthat we are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and may present every man complete in Christ invisible, whether thrones or gdominions or Jesus. principalities or powers. All things were cre- 29 For this purpose I also labor, striving ac- ated hthrough Him and for Him. cording to His working that mpowerfully works 17 And iHe is above all things and by Him jall in me. things hold together. 18 And kHe is the head of the body, the church, Chapter 2 who is the beginning, lthe firstborn from the 1 ¶ For I want you to know how great a dead, so that in all things He might have the astruggle I have for you and for those at preeminence. Laodicea and for as many as have not seen my 19 ¶ For it pleased the Father that min Him face in the flesh, should all the fullness dwell, 2 that their hearts may be comforted, being 20 and nthrough Him to reconcile oall things knit together in love, and attaining to all riches to Himself, phaving made peace through the of the full assurance of understanding, to the blood of His cross, through Him, I say, whether full knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, things on earth or things in heaven. Christ, 21 ¶ And you qwho were formerly alienated 3 bin whom are hidden all the treasures of wis- and enemies in your mind rby wicked works, dom and knowledge. yet now He has sreconciled 4 ¶ And this I say cso that no one should de- 22 tin the body of His flesh through death, uto ceive you with persuasive words. present you holy and blameless and beyond 5 For dthough I am absent in the flesh, yet I n Ep 1:15-17 o 1 Co 1:5 p Rm 12:2 q Ep 1:8 r Ep 4:1 s 1 Th 4:1 t Hb 13:21 u 2 Pt 3:18 v Ep 3:16; 6:10 w Ep 4:2 x At 5:41 y Ep 5:20 z Ep 1:11 a Ep 6:12 b 2 Pt 1:11 c Ep 1:7 d 2 Co 4:4 e Rv 3:14 f Hb 1:2,3 g Ep 1:20,21 h Hb 2:10 i Jn 17:5 j Hb 1:3 k Ep 1:22 l Rv 1:5 m Jn 1:16 n Ep 2:14 o 2 Co 5:18 p Ep 1:10 q Ep 2:1 r Ti 1:15 s 2 Co 5:18,19 t 2 Co 5:18 u Ep 5:27 v Ep 3:17 w Jn 15:6 x Cl 1:6 y Cl 1:25 z 2 Co 7:4 a Ep 3:1,13 b 2 Co 1:5; 12:15 c Ep 1:23 d Gl 2:7 e 1 Co 2:7 f 2 Tm 1:10 g 2 Co 2:14 h Rm 9:23 i Rm 8:10,11 j 1 Tm 1:1 k At 20:20 l Ep 5:27 m Ep 3:7 Chapter 2: a Ph 1:30 b 1 Co 1:24,30 c Rm 16:18 d 1 Th 2:17 231 International King James Version Colossians 3 am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see eyour he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly order and the fsteadfastness of your faith in mind, Christ. 19 and not holding fast to wthe head, from whom all the body, being nourished and held Freedom in Christ together by the joints and ligaments, xgrows 6 ¶ gAs you have therefore received Christ with the increase of God. Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 20 ¶ Therefore, if you ydied with Christ from 7 hrooted and built up in Him and established the elementary principles of the world, zwhy, in the faith, as you have been taught, abound- as if you were living in the world, do you sub- ing in it with thanksgiving. mit yourselves to ordinances? 8 ¶ Beware lest anyone take you captive 21 a“Do not touch. Do not taste. Do not through philosophy and vain deceit according handle.” to ithe tradition of men, according to jthe el- 22 All these concern things that perish with ementary principles of the world, and not ac- the using, bafter the commandments and doc- cording to Christ. trines of men. 9 For kin Him all the fullness of Deity dwells 23 cThese things have indeed a show of wis- in bodily form. dom in self-made religion and self-abasement 10 And you are complete in Him, who is the and neglect of the body, but not in any value in lhead of all principality and power. restraining the indulgence of the flesh. 11 ¶ In Him you were also circumcised with the mcircumcision not made with hands, in nthe Chapter 3 removal of the body of the flesh by the cir- Living as a Disciple cumcision of Christ; 1 ¶ If you then were araised with Christ, seek 12 ohaving been buried with Him in baptism, those things that are above, bwhere Christ is in which you were also raised with Him through sitting at the right hand of God. pfaith in the working of God qwho raised Him 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things from the dead. on the cearth. 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses 3 dFor you are dead, eand your life is hidden and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has with Christ in God. made alive together with Him, having forgiven 4 fWhen Christ who is gour life is revealed, us all trespasses, then you also will appear with Him in hglory. 14 rwiping out the handwriting of ordinances 5 ¶ iTherefore, put to death jyour members that that was against us, which was contrary to us. are on the earth: kfornication, uncleanness, And He took it out of the way, having nailed it passion, evil desire, and covetousness, lwhich to the cross. is idolatry. 15 sAnd having disarmed tprincipalities and 6 mBecause of these things the wrath of God powers, He made a public display of them, tri- is coming on nthe sons of disobedience. umphing over them in it. 7 oIn these you also once walked when you 16 ¶ Therefore, let no one ujudge you in food lived in them. or in drink, or in respect to a festival, or of a 8 ¶ pBut now you also put off all these: anger, new moon, or of sabbaths, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy speech out of 17 vwhich are a shadow of things to come. your mouth. But the body is of Christ. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have 18 Let no man disqualify you of your reward put off the old man with his deeds, by delighting in false humility and the wor- 10 and have put on the new man, who qis re- ship of angels, intruding into those things that newed in knowledge rafter the image of Him e 1 Co 14:40 f 1 Pt 5:9 g 1 Th 4:1 h Ep 2:21 i Gl 1:14 j Gl 4:3,9,10 k Jn 1:14 l Ep 1:20,21 m Dt 10:16 n Rm 6:6; 7:24 o Rm 6:4 p Ep 1:19,20 q At 2:24 r Ep 2:15,16 s Is 53:12 t Ep 6:12 u Rm 14:3 v Hb 8:5; 10:1 w Ep 4:15 x Ep 1:23; 4:16 y Rm 6:2-5 z Gl 4:3,9 a 1 Tm 4:3 b Ti 1:14 c 1 Tm 4:8 Chapter 3: a Cl 2:12 b Ps 68:18; 110:1; Ep 1:20 c Mt 6:19-21 d Rm 6:2 e 2 Co 5:7 f 1 Jn 3:2 g Jn 14:6 h 1 Co 15:43 i Rm 8:13 j Rm 6:13 k Ep 5:3 l Ep 4:19; 5:3,5 m Rm 1:18 n Ep 2:2 o 1 Co 6:11 p Ep 4:22 q Rm 12:2 r Rm 8:29 232 International King James Version Colossians 4 who screated him, Chapter 4 11 where there is neither tGreek nor Jew, cir- 1 ¶ Masters, agive to your bondservants what cumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Scythian, bondservant nor free. uBut Christ is Master in heaven. all and in all. 12 ¶ Therefore, put on vas the elect of God, Christian Conduct holy and beloved, wa heart of compassion, 2 ¶ bContinue in prayer, keeping alert in it cwith kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; thanksgiving. 13 xforbearing one another and forgiving one 3 dAlso continue praying for us so that God another. If anyone has a complaint against any, may eopen to us a door for the word, to speak even as Christ forgave you, so also should you. fthe mystery of Christ, gfor which I am also in 14 And yabove all these things zput on love, chains, which is the abond of perfect unity. 4 and that I may make it manifest as I ought to 15 And let bthe peace of God rule in your speak. hearts, cto which also you are called din one 5 ¶ hWalk in iwisdom toward those who are body. And ebe thankful. outside, jmaking the most of every opportu- 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly nity. in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one 6 Let your speech always be kwith grace, another fin psalms and hymns and spiritual lseasoned with salt, so mthat you may know how songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the you ought to answer everyone. Lord. 17 And gwhatever you do in word or deed, do Farewell Greetings all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks 7 ¶ All my affairs, nTychicus, a beloved brother to God the Father through Him. and faithful servant in the Lord, will declare to you. Christ in the Home 8 oI have sent him to you for the same pur- 18 ¶ hWives, submit yourselves to your own pose, so that you may know our circumstances husbands, ias it is fitting in the Lord. and comfort your hearts, 19 ¶ jHusbands, love your wives and do not 9 with pOnesimus, a faithful and beloved be kharsh toward them. brother, who is one of you. They will make 20 ¶ lChildren, obey your parents min all things, known to you all things that are happening for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. here. 21 ¶ nFathers, do not provoke your children, 10 ¶ qAristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets lest they become discouraged. you, with rMark the cousin of Barnabas. (You 22 ¶ oBondservants, in all things obey your have received instructions about him. If he masters according to the flesh, not with comes to you, receive him.) eyeservice as menpleasers, but in sincerity of 11 And Jesus who is called Justus, also greets heart, fearing God. you. These are the only fellow workers for the 23 And pwhatever you do, do it heartily as to kingdom of God who are of the circumcision. the Lord and not to men, They have been a comfort to me. 24 qknowing that from the Lord you will re- 12 ¶ sEpaphras, who is one of you, a bondser- ceive the reward of the inheritance, rfor you vant of Christ, salutes you, always tlaboring serve the Lord Christ. fervently for you in prayers so that you may 25 But he who does wrong will receive for stand uperfect and complete in all the will of the wrong what he has done. And sthere is no God. respect of persons. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great s Ep 2:10 t Gl 3:27,28 u Ep 1:23 v 1 Pt 1:2 w 1 Jn 3:17 x Mk 11:25 y 1 Pt 4:8 z 1 Co 13 a Ep 4:3 b Jn 14:27 c 1 Co 7:15 d Ep 4:4 e 1 Th 5:18 f Ep 5:19 g 1 Co 10:31 h 1 Pt 3:1 i Ep 5:22 – 6:9 j Ep 5:25 k Ep 4:31 l Ep 6:1 m Ep 5:24 n Ep 6:4 o Ep 6:5 p Ec 9:10 q Ep 6:8 r 1 Co 7:22 s Rm 2:11 Chapter 4: a Ep 6:9 b Lk 18:1 c Cl 2:7 d Ep 6:19 e 1 Co 16:9 f Ep 3:3,4; 6:19 g Ep 6:20 h Ep 5:15 i Mt 10:16 j Ep 5:16 k Ec 10:12 l Mk 9:50 m 1 Pt 3:15 n 2 Tm 4:12 o Ep 6:22 p Pl 10 q At 19:29; 20:4; 27:2 r 2 Tm 4:11 s Pl 23 t Rm 15:30 u Mt 5:48 233 International King James Version 1 Thessalonians 2 zeal for you, and for those who are in Laodicea Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the let- and those in Hierapolis. ter from Laodicea. 14 vLuke, the beloved physician, and wDemas, 17 And say to zArchippus, “Take heed to athe greet you. ministry which you have received in the Lord, 15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, that you fulfill it.” and Nympha and xthe church that is in her 18 ¶ I, Paul, bwrite this greeting by my own house. hand. cRemember my chains. Grace be with 16 ¶ And when ythis letter is read among you, you. Amen. see that it is also read in the church of the 1 THESSALONIANS Chapter 1 10 and pto wait for His Son from heaven, whom 1 ¶ Paul, aSilas and Timothy to the church of He raised from the dead, even Jesus, who de- the bThessalonians in God the Father and the livers us qfrom the wrath to come. Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Chapter 2 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica Thanksgiving 1 ¶ For you yourselves know, brethren, that 2 ¶ cWe give thanks to God always for you all, our coming to you was not in vain. making mention of you in our prayers, 2 But after we had suffered before and were 3 remembering without ceasing dyour work shamefully treated in aPhilippi, as you know, of faith and elabor of love and patience of hope we were bbold in our God to speak to you the in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of God gospel of God with much opposition. and our Father, 3 cFor our exhortation did not come from er- 4 knowing, beloved brethren, fyour election ror or uncleanness or by way of deceit. by God. 4 ¶ But as dwe have been approved by God eto 5 For gour gospel did not come to you in word be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, only, but also in power and hin the Holy Spirit fnot as pleasing men, but God gwho tests our and iin much conviction, as you know what hearts. manner of men we were among you for your 5 For hneither at any time did we use flattering sake. words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetous- 6 ¶ And jyou became imitators of us and of the ness. iGod is witness. Lord, having received the word in much af- 6 jNor did we seek glory from men, neither fliction kwith joy of the Holy Spirit, from you or from others, even though kwe 7 so that you were examples to all the believ- might have been lburdensome to you mas ers in Macedonia and in Achaia. apostles of Christ. 8 For the word of the Lord lhas sounded forth 7 But nwe were gentle among you, even as a from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, nurse tenderly cares for her own children. but also min every place your faith toward God 8 So affectionately longing for you, we were has spread abroad, so that we do not need to well-pleased oto impart to you not only the gos- speak anything. pel of God, but also pour own souls, because 9 For they themselves report about us, nwhat you had become very dear to us. manner of entry we had to you, and ohow you 9 For you remember, brethren, our qlabor and turned to God from idols to serve the living hardship, for laboring night and day, rbecause and true God, we would not be a burden to any of you, we v 2 Tm 4:11 w 2 Tm 4:10 x Rm 16:5 y 1 Th 5:27 z Pl 2 a 2 Tm 4:5 b 1 Co 16:2 c Hb 13:3 1 THESSALONIANS: Chapter 1: a 1 Pt 5:12 b At 17:1-9 c Rm 1:8 d Jn 6:29 e Rm 16:6 f Cl 3:12 g Mk 16:20 h 2 Co 6:6 i Hb 2:3 j 1 Co 4:16; 11:1 k At 5:41; 13:52 l Rm 10:18 m Rm 1:8; 16:19 n 1 Th 2:1 o 1 Co 12:2 p Rm 2:7 q Rm 5:9 Chapter 2: a At 14:5; 16:19-24 b At 17:1-9 c 2 Co 7:2 d 1 Co 7:25 e Ti 1:3 f Gl 1:10 g Pv 17:3 h 2 Co 2:17 i Rm 1:9 j 1 Tm 5:17 k 1 Co 9:4 l 2 Co 11:9 m 1 Co 9:1 n 1 Co 2:3 o Rm 1:11 p 2 Co 12:15 q At 18:3; 20:34,35 r 2 Co 12:13 234 International King James Version 1 Thessalonians 4 preached to you the gospel of God. 2 And we sent aTimothy, our brother and min- 10 ¶ sYou are witnesses, and God also, thow ister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gos- devoutly and justly and blamelessly we be- pel of Christ, to strengthen you and to comfort haved ourselves among you who believe, you concerning your faith, 11 just as you know how we exhorted and 3 so bthat no one should be moved by these comforted and implored every one of you as a afflictions, for you yourselves know that cwe father does his own children, are appointed for this. 12 uso that you would walk worthy of God, 4 dFor indeed, when we were with you, we vwho has called you unto His kingdom and told you in advance that we would suffer tribu- glory. lation, even as it came to pass as you know. 13 For this reason we also thank God wwithout 5 For this reason, when I could no longer en- ceasing, because when you xreceived the word dure it, I sent to know your faith, elest by some of God that you heard from us, you did ynot means the tempter had tempted you and four receive it as the word of men, but as it is in labor might have been in vain. truth, the word of God that also effectively zworks in you who believe. Encouraging Report 14 For you, brethren, became imitators of athe 6 ¶ gBut now that Timothy has come from you churches of God in Judea that are in Christ to us, and brought us good news of your faith Jesus, for byou have also suffered the same and love, and that you always have good re- things from your own countrymen, even as they membrance of us, desiring greatly to see us, did from the Jews, has we also to see you, 15 cwho both killed the Lord Jesus and dtheir 7 for this reason, brethren, in all our affliction own prophets, and have persecuted us. And and distress iwe were comforted concerning they do not please God eand are contrary to all you through your faith. men, 8 For now we live, if you jstand firm in the 16 fforbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that Lord. they might be saved, gto heap up their sins al- 9 ¶ For what thanks can we render to God for ways, hfor wrath has come upon them to the you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for uttermost. your sakes before our God, 10 praying exceedingly night and day that we Longing for the Thessalonians might see your face kand might perfect what is 17 ¶ But we, brethren, having been taken from lacking in your faith? you for a short time iin presence, not in heart, 11 ¶ Now may our God and our Father Him- endeavored more eagerly to see your face with self and our Lord Jesus Christ, ldirect our way great desire. to you. 18 Therefore, we wanted to come to you, even 12 And may the Lord cause you to increase I, Paul, once and again, but jSatan hindered and mabound in love for one another, and to- us. ward all, even as we do toward you. 19 For kwhat is our hope or joy or lcrown of 13 May He strengthen nyour hearts to be rejoicing? Is it not you in the mpresence of our blameless in holiness before our God and Fa- Lord Jesus Christ nat His coming? ther at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ 20 For you are our glory and joy. with all His saints.

Chapter 3 Chapter 4 1 ¶ Therefore, when we could no longer en- Godly Living dure it, we thought it good to be left at Athens 1 ¶ Finally, brethren, we request and exhort alone. you by the Lord Jesus athat as you have re- s 1 Th 1:5 t 2 Co 7:2 u Ep 4:1 v 1 Co 1:9 w 1 Th 1:2,3 x Mk 4:20 y Gl 4:14 z 1 Pt 1:23 a Gl 1:22 b At 17:5 c At 2:23 d Mt 5:12; 23:34,35 e Et 3:8 f Lk 11:52 g Gn 15:16 h Mt 24:6 i 1 Co 5:3 j Rm 1:13; 15:22 k 2 Co 1:14 l Pv 16:31 m Jd 24 n 1 Co 15:23 Chapter 3: a Rm 16:21 b Ep 3:13 c At 9:16; 14:22 d At 20:24 e 1 Co 7:5 f Gl 2:2 g At 18:5 h Ph 1:8 i 2 Co 1:4 j Ph 4:1 k 2 Co 13:9 l Mk 1:3 m Ph 1:9 n 2 Th 2:17 Chapter 4: a Ph 1:27 235 International King James Version 1 Thessalonians 5 ceived from us how you ought to walk and to 15 For this we say to you xby the word of the please God, byou should abound more and Lord, that ywe who are alive and remain unto more. the coming of the Lord will not go before those 2 For you know what commandments we gave who have fallen asleep. you by the Lord Jesus. 16 For zthe Lord Himself will descend from 3 ¶ For this is cthe will of God, dyour sanctifi- heaven with a shout, with the voice of the arch- cation, ethat you should abstain from fornica- angel, and with athe trumpet of God. bAnd the tion; dead in Christ will rise first. 4 fthat every one of you should know how to 17 cThen we who are alive and remain will be control his own body in sanctification and caught up together with them in dthe clouds to honor, meet the Lord in the air, and so ewe will al- 5 gnot in lustful passion hlike the Gentiles iwho ways be with the Lord. do not know God; 18 fTherefore, comfort one another with these 6 and that no one go beyond and defraud his words. brother in any matter because the Lord jis the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned Chapter 5 you and testified. 1 ¶ But concerning athe times and the seasons, 7 For God has not called us to impurity, kbut brethren, you have no need that anything be in holiness. written to you. 8 lTherefore, he who rejects does not reject 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that bthe man, but God, mwho has also given His Holy day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. Spirit to you. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety,” then 9 ¶ But concerning brotherly love, you have csudden destruction comes upon them das birth no need that I write to you, for nyou yourselves pains upon a woman with child. And they will are taught by God oto love one another. not escape. 10 And indeed you practice it toward all the 4 eBut you, brethren, are not in darkness, so brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge that the day should overtake you as a thief. you, brethren, pthat you increase more and 5 You are all fthe children of light and the chil- more, dren of the day. We are not of the night, nor of 11 that you make it your ambition to lead a darkness. quiet life and qto do your own business and rto 6 gTherefore, let us not sleep as others do, but work with your own hands, as we commanded hlet us watch and be sober. you, 7 For ithose who sleep, sleep in the night. And 12 sso that you may walk honestly toward those those who are drunken, jare drunken in the who are outsiders and that you may have lack night. of nothing. 8 But let us who are of the day be sober, kputting on the breastplate of faith and love, Resurrection and Ascension and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. 13 ¶ But I do not want you to be ignorant, 9 For lGod has not appointed us to wrath, mbut brethren, concerning those who are asleep, so to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus that you do not grieve tas others uwho have no Christ, hope. 10 nwho died for us, so that whether we are 14 For vif we believe that Jesus died and rose awake or asleep, we should live together with again, even so God will bring with Him wthose Him. who have fallen asleep in Jesus. 11 Therefore, comfort one another and edify b 1 Co 15:58 c Rm 12:2 d Ep 5:27 e 1 Co 6:15-20 f Rm 6:19 g Cl 3:5 h Ep 4:17,18 i 1 Co 15:34 j 2 Th 1:8 k Lv 11:44 l Lk 10:16 m 1 Co 2:10 n Jr 31:33,34 o Mt 22:39 p 1 Th 3:12 q 2 Th 3:11 r At 20:35 s Rm 13:13 t Lv 19:28 u Ep 2:12 v 1 Co 15:13 w 1 Co 15:20,23 x 1 Kg 13:17; 20:35 y 1 Co 15:51,52 z Mt 24:30,31 a 1 Co 15:52 b 1 Co 15:23 c 1 Co 15:51-53 d At 1:9 e Jn 14:3; 17:24 f 1 Th 5:11 Chapter 5: a Mat 24:3 b 2 Pt 3:10 c Is 13:6-9 d Hs 13:13 e 1 Jn 2:8 f Ep 5:8 g Mt 25:5 h 1 Pt 5:8 i Lk 21:34 j At 2:15 k Ep 6:14 l Rm 9:22 m 2 Th 2:13 n 2 Co 5:15 236 International King James Version 2 Thessalonians 2 one another, just as you also are doing. will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 ¶ yDo not quench the Spirit. Closing Instructions 20 zDo not despise prophecies. 12 ¶ And we urge you, brethren, oto know those 21 aProve all things. bHold fast to what is good. who labor among you and are over you in the 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. Lord, and admonish you, 23 ¶ Now may cthe God of peace dsanctify you 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for wholly. And may your whole spirit and soul their work’s sake. pLive in peace among your- and body ebe preserved blameless unto the selves. coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 14 ¶ Now we exhort you, brethren, qwarn those 24 fFaithful is He who calls you, who also who are unruly. rComfort the fainthearted. will gdo it. sSupport the weak. tBe patient toward all men. 25 ¶ Brethren, pray for us. 15 uSee that no one renders evil for evil to 26 ¶ Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. anyone, but always vfollow what is good, both 27 I charge you by the Lord that this letter be among yourselves and to all. read to all the brethren. 16 ¶ wRejoice always. 28 ¶ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be 17 xPray without ceasing. with you. Amen. 18 In everything give thanks, for this is the 2 THESSALONIANS Chapter 1 8 in flaming fire, taking vengeance on those 1 ¶ Paul and Silas and Timothy to the church who do not know God and who do not obey of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. the Lord Jesus Christ: 9 jThese will be punished with everlasting 2 aGrace to you and peace from God our Fa- destruction away from the presence of the Lord ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. and away kfrom the glory of His power, 10 when He will come in that day lto be Thanksgiving and Prayer mglorified in His saints and to be admired in 3 ¶ We are always bound to thank God for all those who have believed, because our tes- you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith timony among you was believed. grows exceedingly, and the love of every one 11 ¶ Therefore, we also pray always for you of you all toward one another abounds, so that our God would ncount you worthy of 4 so that bwe ourselves glory in you among this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of the churches of God cfor your patience and faith goodness and othe work of faith with power, din all your persecutions and tribulations that 12 pso that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ you endure. may be glorified in you, and you in Him, ac- 5 This is emanifest evidence of the righteous cording to the grace of our God and the Lord judgment of God so that you may be counted Jesus Christ. worthy of the kingdom of God, ffor which you Chapter 2 also suffer. The Man of Sin 6 gFor it is a just thing with God to repay tribu- 1 ¶ Now we urge you, brethren, aby the com- lation to those who trouble you, ing of our Lord Jesus Christ band our gather- 7 and to give you who are afflicted hrest with ing together unto Him, us when ithe Lord Jesus will be revealed from 2 cthat you not be quickly shaken in mind or heaven with His mighty angels troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by o 1 Co 16:18 p Mk 9:50 q 2 Th 3:6,7,11 r Hb 12:12 s Rm 14:1; 15:1 t Gl 5:22 u Lv 19:18 v Gl 6:10 w 2 Co 6:10 x Ep 6:18 y Ep 4:30 z 1 Co 14:1,31 a 1 Jn 4:1 b Ph 4:8 c Ph 4:9 d 1 Th 3:13 e 1 Co 1:8,9 f 1 Co 10:13 g Ph 1:6 2 THESSALONIANS: Chapter 1: a 1 Co 1:3 b 2 Co 7:4 c 1 Th 1:3 d 1 Th 2:14 e Ph 1:28 f 1 Th 2:14 g Rv 6:10 h Rv 14:13 i Jd 14 j Ph 3:19 k Dt 33:2 l Mt 25:31 m Jn 17:10 n Cl 1:12 o 1 Th 1:3 p Cl 3:17 Chapter 2: a 1 Th 4:15-17 b Mt 24:31 c Mt 24:4 237 International King James Version 2 Thessalonians 3 letter as from us, as though the day of the Lord by word or our letter. has come. 16 ¶ Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and 3 Let no one deceive you by any means, for God our Father, zwho has loved us and given that day will not come dunless there first come us everlasting comfort and agood hope through a falling away, and that ethe man of lawless- grace, ness is revealed, fthe son of destruction, 17 comfort your hearts band establish you in 4 who opposes and gexalts himself habove all every good word and work. that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing Chapter 3 himself that he is God. Request for Prayer 5 ¶ Do you not remember that when I was still 1 ¶ Finally, brethren, apray for us so that the with you, I told you these things? word of the Lord may go forth quickly and be 6 And now you know what holds him back glorified, just as it is with you, that he might be revealed in his time. 2 and bthat we may be delivered from unrea- 7 For ithe mystery of lawlessness is already at sonable and wicked men, cfor all do not have work; only he who now restrains will do so faith. until he is taken out of the way. 3 ¶ But dthe Lord is faithful, who will estab- 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, lish you and eprotect you from evil. jwhom the Lord will consume kwith the breath 4 And fwe have confidence in the Lord con- of His mouth and will destroy lwith the bright- cerning you, that you both do and will do the ness of His presence. things we command you. 9 The presence of the lawless one is 5 And may gthe Lord direct your hearts into maccording to the working of Satan with all the love of God and into the perseverance of deceiving power and nsigns and wonders, Christ. 10 and with all deception of wickedness among othose who perish, because they did not Caution Against Idleness receive pthe love of the truth so that they might 6 ¶ Now we command you, brethren, in the be saved. name of our Lord Jesus Christ, hthat you with- 11 And qfor this reason God will send them draw yourselves ifrom every brother who walks strong delusion rso that they should believe a jdisorderly and not after the tradition that he lie, received from us. 12 that they all might be condemned who did 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to not believe the truth, but stook pleasure in wick- follow us, for we did not behave ourselves dis- edness. orderly among you, 8 nor did we eat any man’s bread without pay- Remain Faithful ing for it. But we worked with klabor and hard- 13 ¶ But we are bound to give thanks always ship night and day so that we might not be a to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, burden to any of you, because God has tfrom the beginning uchosen 9 not because we do not have the lright, but to you for salvation vthrough sanctification of make ourselves an example to you to follow spirit and belief in the truth, us. 14 to which He called you by our gospel, to 10 For even when we were with you we com- wthe obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus manded you this, that if anyone is not willing Christ. to work, neither let him eat. 15 Therefore, brethren, xstand firm and hold 11 For we hear that there are some among you ythe traditions that you were taught, whether who walk disorderly, not working at all, but d 1 Tm 4:1 e Dn 7:25; 8:25; 11:36 f Jn 17:12 g Is 14:13,14 h 1 Co 8:5 i 1 Jn 2:18 j Dn 7:10 k Is 11:4 l Hb 10:27 m Jn 8:41 n Dt 13:1 o 2 Co 2:15 p 1 Co 16:22 q Rm 1:28 r 1 Tm 4:1 s Rm 1:32 t Ep 1:4 u 1 Th 1:4 v 1 Pt 1:2 w 1 Pt 5:10 x 1 Co 16:13 y 1 Co 11:2 z Rv 1:5 a 1 Pt 1:3 b 1 Co 1:8 Chapter 3: a Ep 6:19 b Rm 15:31 c At 28:24 d 1 Co 1:9 e Jn 17:15 f 2 Co 7:16 g 1 Ch 29:18 h Rm 16:17 i 1 Co 5:1 j 1 Th 4:11 k 1 Th 2:9 l 1 Co 9:4,6-14 238 International King James Version 1 Timothy 1 are mbusybodies. admonish him as a brother. 12 Now those who are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, nthat with Farewell Greetings quietness they work and eat their own bread. 16 ¶ Now may sthe Lord of peace Himself give 13 But you, brethren, odo not grow weary in you peace always in every way. The Lord be doing good. with you all. 14 And if anyone does not obey our word in 17 ¶ tThe salutation of Paul with my own hand, this letter, note that man and phave no com- which is the sign in every letter, so I write. pany with him so that he may be ashamed. 18 ¶ uThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be 15 qYet do not regard him as an enemy, rbut with you all. Amen. 1 TIMOTHY Chapter 1 11 according to the glorious gospel of the 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the com- jblessed God that was kcommitted to my trust. mandment of God our Savior and the Lord Christ Jesus who is our hope, God’s Grace to Paul 2 to Timothy, aa true son in the faith: bGrace, 12 ¶ And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has mercy and peace from God our Father and Christ lenabled me, mbecause He counted me faithful, Jesus our Lord. nputting me into service. 13 oI was formerly a blasphemer and a persecu- False Teachers of the Law tor and injurious. But I obtained mercy because 3 ¶ As I urged you to stay in Ephesus cwhen I pI did it ignorantly in unbelief. went into Macedonia, so that you might charge 14 And qthe grace of our Lord was exceedingly some dthat they teach no other doctrine, abundant rwith faith and love that are in Christ 4 enor give heed to fables and endless genealo- Jesus. gies that cause disputes, rather than God’s work 15 sThis is a faithful saying and worthy of all that is in faith. acceptance, that tChrist Jesus came into the world 5 Now fthe purpose of the commandment is love to save sinners, of whom I am the worst. gout of a pure heart, and a good conscience and 16 Yet for this reason I obtained mercy so that a sincere faith, in me first, Jesus Christ might show forth all 6 from which some, having swerved, have turned longsuffering for an example to those who should aside to hmeaningless discussion, hereafter believe on Him to eternal life. 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, understand- 17 Now to uthe King of the ages, vimmortal, ing neither what they say, nor what they affirm. winvisible, xthe only wise God, ybe honor and 8 But we know that the law is igood, if a man glory forever and ever. Amen. uses it lawfully. 18 ¶ This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a according to the prophecies previously made righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedi- concerning you, that you by them might fight a ent, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy good fight, and profane, for murderers of fathers and mur- 19 keeping faith and a good conscience. Some derers of mothers, for murderers, have rejected these things, and thus, shipwrecked 10 for immoral men, for sodomites, for kidnap- their faith, pers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there 20 of whom are zHymenaeus and aAlexander, is any other thing that is contrary to sound teach- whom I have delivered to Satan so that they might ing, learn not to bblaspheme. m 1 Pt 4:15 n Ep 4:28 o Gl 6:9 p Mt 18:17 q Lv 19:17 r Ti 3:10 s Rm 15:33 t 1 Co 16:21 u Rm 16:20,24 1 TIMOTHY: Chapter 1: a Ti 1:4 b Gl 1:3 c At 20:1,3 d Gl 1:6,7 e Ti 1:14 f Rm 13:8-10 g Ep 6:24 h 1 Tm 6:4,20 i Rm 7:12,16 j 1 Tm 6:15 k 1 Co 9:17 l 1 Co 15:10 m 1 Co 7:25 n Cl 1:25 o At 8:3 p Jn 4:21 q Rm 5:20 r 2 Tm 1:13; 2:22 s 2 Tm 2:11 t Is 53:5; 61:1; Hs 6:1-3; Mt 1:21; 9:13 u Ps 10:16 v Rm 1:23 w Hb 11:27 x Rm 16:27 y 1 Ch 29:11 z 2 Tm 2:17,18 a 2 Tm 4:14 b At 13:45 239 International King James Version 1 Timothy 4 Chapter 2 bearing, not contentious, not covetous; Worship 4 one who manages well his own household, 1 ¶ Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplica- having his children in subjection with all dig- tions, prayers, intercessions, and giving of nity. thanks, be made for all men, 5 (If a man does not know how to manage his 2 afor kings and ball who are in authority, so that own household, how will he take care of the we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all god- church of God?) liness and honesty. 6 He must not be a new convert, lest being puffed 3 For this is cgood and acceptable in the sight up with pride he fall into the condemnation of dof God our Savior, the devil. 4 ewho desires all men to be saved fand to come 7 Moreover, he must have a good report from to the knowledge of the truth. those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the 5 gFor there is one God and hone mediator be- asnare of the devil. tween God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 8 ¶ Likewise, the menservants must be digni- 6 iwho gave Himself a ransom for all—the testified, not double-tongued, bnot given to much mony in its proper time. wine, not greedy of dishonest gain, 7 jFor this I was appointed a preacher and an 9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure con- apostle—I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not— science. ka teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. 10 But let these also first be tested, then let them 8 ¶ Therefore, I want the men to pray in levery serve, being found blameless. place, mlifting up holy hands without wrath and 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not doubting. slanderers, but self-disciplined, faithful in all 9 In like manner also, that nwomen dress them- things. selves in modest clothing, with decency and so- 12 Let the menservants be the husbands of one briety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or wife, managing their children and their own costly clothing, houses well. 10 obut rather that which manifests women pro- 13 For those who have served well as servants fessing godliness through good works. cgain for themselves a good standing and great 11 Let a woman learn in silence with all subjec- confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. tion. 14 ¶ These things I write to you, hoping to come 12 But pI do not allow a woman to teach or to be to you shortly. dominant over a man, but to be in silence. 15 But if I tarry long, I write so that you may 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. know how you ought to conduct yourself in the 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman house of God, which is the church of the living being deceived fell into transgression. God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 15 But women will be kept safe through child- 16 And beyond question, great is the mystery of bearing, if they continue in faith and love and godliness. dHe who was manifested in the flesh, holiness with self-control. was ejustified in the Spirit, fseen by angels, gpreached to the Gentiles, hbelieved on in the Chapter 3 world, and ireceived up into glory. Elders and Menservants 1 ¶ This is a true saying: If a man aspires to Chapter 4 oversee, he desires a good work. Instructions for Evangelists 2 The overseer, then, must be blameless, the 1 ¶ Now the Spirit clearly says that in the latter husband of one wife, self-disciplined, sober- times some will depart from the faith, giving heed minded, respectable, hospitable, able to teach; ato deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 3 not an excessive drinker, not violent; but for- 2 bspeaking lies in hypocrisy, having their con-

Chapter 2: a Er 6:10 b Rm 13:1 c Rm 12:2 d 2 Tm 1:9 e Ez 18:23,32 f Jn 17:3 g Gl 3:20 h Hb 9:15 i Mk 10:45 j Ep 3:7,8 k Gl 1:15,16 l Lk 23:34 m Ps 134:2 n 1 Pt 3:3 o 1 Pt 3:4 p 1 Co 14:34 Chapter 3: a 2 Tm 2:26 b Ez 44:21 c Mt 25:21 d Jn 1:14 e Mt 3:16 f Mt 28:2 g Rm 10:18 h Cl 1:6,23 i Lk 24:51 Chapter 4: a Rv 16:14 b Mt 7:15 240 International King James Version 1 Timothy 5 science cseared with a hot iron; 4 But if any widow has children or grandchil- 3 forbidding to marry and commanding to ab- dren, let them first learn to practice piety at home stain from foods that God has created to be re- and ato repay their parents, for this is good and ceived with thanksgiving by those who believe acceptable before God. and know the truth. 5 Now she who is truly a widow and desolate, 4 For every creature of God is good. And noth- trusts in God and continues in supplications and ing is to be refused if it is received with thanks- prayers bnight and day. giving, 6 But she who lives in pleasure is dead while 5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and she lives. prayer. 7 And these things command so that they may 6 ¶ If you instruct the brethren in these things, be blameless. you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, 8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, dnourished by the words of faith and of good cand especially for those of his own household, teaching that you have followed. dhe has denied the faith eand is worse than an 7 But erefuse profane and old wives’ fables. unbeliever. fExercise yourself rather to godliness. 9 Let no one be enrolled as a widow who is 8 For gbodily exercise profits little. But godli- under sixty years old, having been the wife of ness is profitable to all things, hhaving promise one man, of the life that now is and of that which is to 10 having a reputation for good works; if she come. has brought up children, if she has shown hospi- 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all ac- tality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ ceptance. feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has 10 For to this end we both labor and suffer re- diligently followed every good work. proach because we trust in the living God iwho 11 But refuse the younger widows, for when is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, 11 These things command and teach. they will marry. 12 ¶ Let no man despise your youth. But you be 12 They bring condemnation on themselves an jexample to the believers, in word, in behav- because they have cast off their first faith. ior, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 And besides, they learn to be idle, wander- 13 Until I come, give heed to reading, to exhor- ing about from house to house; and not only idle, tation, to teaching. but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things 14 kDo not neglect the gift that is in you, which which they ought not. was given to you by prophecy lwith the laying 14 Therefore, I desire that the younger widows on of the hands of the presbytery. marry, bear children, manage the house, give no 15 Meditate on these things. Give yourself opportunity to the adversary to speak reproach- wholly to them so that your progress may ap- fully. pear to all. 15 For some have already turned aside after 16 Take heed to yourself and to the teaching. Satan. Continue in these things, for in doing this you 16 If any believing man or woman has widows, will both save yourself and those who hear you. let them assist them, and do not let the church be burdened, so that it may relieve those who are Chapter 5 truly widows. Elders, Widows, Bondservants 17 ¶ Let the elders who direct well be counted 1 ¶ Do not rebuke an elder, but appeal to him as worthy of double honor, especially those who a father, and to the younger men as brethren, labor in preaching and teaching. 2 the older women as mothers, the younger 18 For the Scripture says, f“You will not muzzle women as sisters, in all purity. the ox that treads out the grain,” and, g“The 3 ¶ Honor widows who are truly widows. laborer is worthy of his wages.” c Ep 4:19 d 2 Tm 3:14 e 2 Tm 2:16 f Hb 5:14 g 1 Co 8:8 h Ps 37:9 i Ps 36:6 j 1 Pt 5:3 k 2 Tm 1:6 l At 6:6 Chapter 5: a Gn 45:10 b At 26:7 c Is 58:7 d 2 Tm 3:5 e Mt 18:17 f Dt 25:4 g Lk 10:7 241 International King James Version 1 Timothy 6 19 Do not receive an accusation against an el- is fcertain we can carry nothing out. der except hbefore two or three witnesses. 8 If we have food and clothing, with these let us 20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke before all be gcontent. so that others also may fear. 9 But those who want to be rich fall into temp- 21 I charge you before God and Christ Jesus tation and a snare, and many foolish and harm- and the elect angels, that you observe these things ful lusts that drown men in ruin and destruction. without ipreferring one before another, doing 10 For the love of money is the root of all evils, nothing by partiality. by which some coveting after have strayed from 22 Lay hands hastily on no man, nor jbe a par- the faith and pierced themselves with many sor- taker of another’s sins. Keep yourself pure. rows. 23 Drink no longer water exclusively, but use a 11 ¶ But you, O man of God, flee these things. little wine for your stomach’s sake and your fre- And follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, quent infirmities. love, patience, meekness. 24 Some men’s sins are kclearly manifest, going 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Lay hold on before to judgment. But the sins of some follow eternal life to which you were also called, and after. have confessed a good confession before many 25 Likewise also, the good works of some are witnesses. manifest beforehand, and those that are other- 13 I charge you in the sight of God who gives wise cannot be hid. life to all things, and before Christ Jesus hwho before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confes- Chapter 6 sion, 1 ¶ Let as many abondservants as are under the 14 that you keep this commandment without yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor spot or reproach until the appearing of our Lord so that the name of God and His teaching not be Jesus Christ, blasphemed. 15 which in His own time He will manifest, 2 And those who have believing masters, let who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King them not despise them, because they are breth- of kings, and Lord of lords. ren. But rather serve them, because they are faith- 16 Who only has immortality, dwelling in ithe ful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These light unto which jno man can approach. Whom things teach and exhort. no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. Caution about Riches 17 ¶ Charge those who are rich in this world 3 ¶ If anyone teaches otherwise, and consents that they not be high-minded or trust in the un- not to bwholesome words, even the words of our certainty of kriches, but in the living God who Lord Jesus Christ, cand to the teaching that is richly gives us all things lto enjoy. according to godliness, 18 Teach that they do good, that they be rich in 4 he is proud, knowing nothing. He is obsessed good works, ready to distribute, willing to share, with controversy and disputes about words, from 19 mlaying up in store for themselves a good which come envy, strife, abusive language, evil foundation for the time to come, that they may suspicions, lay hold on eternal life. 5 perverse disputings between men of corrupt 20 ¶ O Timothy, nguard what was committed to minds and destitute of the truth, supposing that your trust, oavoiding profane and vain babblings godliness is a means to gain. dFrom such with- and opposing arguments of what is falsely called draw yourself. knowledge, 6 But godliness with econtentment is great gain. 21 which some professing have strayed con- 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it cerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. h Dt 17:6; 19:15 i Dt 1:17 j Ep 5:6,7 k Gl 5:19-21 Chapter 6: a Ep 6:5 b 2 Tm 1:13 c Ti 1:1 d 2 Tm 3:5 e Hb 13:5 f Jb 1:21 g Pv 30:8,9 h Jn 18:36,37 i Dn 2:22 j Jn 6:46 k Jr 9:23; 48:7 l Ec 5:18,19 m Mt 6:20,21; 19:21 n 2 Tm 1:12,14 o Ti 1:14 242 International King James Version 2 Timothy 2 2 TIMOTHY Chapter 1 13 ¶ rHold fast sthe pattern of tsound words 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will that you have heard from me, in faith and love of God, according to the apromise of life that that is in Christ Jesus. is in Christ Jesus, 14 The good thing that was committed to you, 2 to Timothy, a dearly bbeloved son: Grace, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. mercy and peace from God the Father and 15 This you know, that all those who are in Christ Jesus our Lord. Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygelus and Hermo-genes. Encouragement for Faithfulness 16 The Lord grant mercy to the uhouse of 3 ¶ I thank God whom I serve with a pure con- Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and science as my cforefathers did, that without was not ashamed of my chains. ceasing I remember you in my prayers night 17 But when he was in Rome, he eagerly and day, sought me out and found me. 4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of 18 The Lord vgrant to him that he may find your tears, so that I may be filled with joy, mercy from the Lord win that day. You know 5 when I call to remembrance dthe genuine very well how many things he xministered to faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your me at Ephesus. grandmother Lois and eyour mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that it is in you also. Chapter 2 6 Therefore, I remind you that you fstir up the 1 ¶ You therefore, amy son, bbe strong in the gift of God that is in you by the laying on of grace that is in Christ Jesus. my hands. 2 And the things that you have heard from me 7 For gGod has not given us a spirit of fear, among many witnesses, the same commit to hbut of power and of love and of a sound mind. faithful men who will be able to teach others 8 ¶ iTherefore, do not be ashamed of jthe testi- also. mony of our Lord, nor of me kHis prisoner. 3 You therefore cendure hardship das a good But share with me in the afflictions of the gos- soldier of Christ Jesus. pel according to the power of God, 4 eNo man engaged in warfare entangles him- 9 who has saved us and called us with a holy self with the affairs of this life, so that he may calling, lnot according to our works, but please him who enlisted him as a soldier. maccording to His own purpose and grace that 5 And fif a man competes as an athlete, he is was given to us in Christ Jesus nbefore time not crowned unless he competes lawfully. began, 6 The laboring farmer must be the first to par- 10 but ohas now been revealed by the appear- take of the fruits. ing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has abol- 7 Consider what I say, for the Lord will ggive ished death and has brought life and immor- you understanding in all things. tality to light through the gospel. 8 Remember that Jesus Christ hof the seed of 11 pTo this gospel I am appointed a preacher David iwas raised from the dead jaccording to and an apostle and a teacher. my gospel, 12 For this reason I also suffer these things. 9 kfor which I suffer harship even as an evil- Nevertheless, I am not ashamed, qfor I know doer lunto bonds. mBut the word of God is not whom I have believed and am persuaded that bound. He is able to keep what I have committed to 10 Therefore, nI endure all things for the elects’ Him until that day. sake, othat they may also obtain the salvation

2 TIMOTHY: Chapter 1: a Ti 1:2 b 1 Tm 1:2 c At 24:14 d 1 Tm 1:5; 4:6 e At 16:1 f 1 Tm 4:14 g Rm 8:15 h At 1:8 i Rm 1:16 j 1 Tm 2:6 k Ep 3:1 l Rm 3:20 m Rm 8:28 n Rm 16:25 o Ep 1:9 p At 9:15 q 1 Pt 4:19 r Ti 1:9 s Rm 2:20; 6:17 t 1 Tm 6:3 u 2 Tm 4:19 v Mk 9:41 w 2 Th 1:10 x Hb 6:10 Chapter 2: a 1 Tm 1:2 b Ep 6:10 c 2 Tm 4:5 d 1 Tm 1:18 e 2 Pt 2:20 f 1 Co 9:25 g Pv 2:6 h Rm 1:3,4 i 1 Co 15:4 j Rm 2:16 k At 9:16 l Ep 3:1 m At 28:31 n Ep 3:13 o 2 Co 1:6 243 International King James Version 2 Timothy 3 that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 26 and that they may come to their senses iout 11 This is a faithful saying: For pif we died of the snare of the devil, having been held cap- with Him, we will also live with Him. tive by him to do his will. 12 qIf we suffer, we will also reign with Him. rIf we deny Him, He will also deny us. Chapter 3 13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful. He Perilous Times scannot deny Himself. 1 ¶ Know this also, that ain the last days perilous times will come. Faithful Workers for God 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, cov- 14 ¶ Remind them of these things, tcharging etous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobe- them before the Lord that they do not strive dient to parents, unthankful, unholy, about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hear- 3 unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, withers. out self-control, brutal, haters of good, 15 uBe diligent to present yourself approved 4 btreacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of to God as a workman who does not need to be pleasures rather than lovers of God, ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 5 chaving a form of godliness, but ddenying the 16 But avoid profane and empty babblings, power thereof. And efrom such people turn away. for they will increase to more ungodliness. 6 For fof these are those who creep into houses 17 And their word will spread like gangrene. and lead captive gullible women weighed down Among them are vHyme-naeus and Philetus, with sins, led away with various lusts, 18 who concerning the truth have strayed, 7 always learning and never able gto come to wsaying that the resurrection is already past. the knowledge of the truth. And they overthrow the faith of some. 8 hNow as Jannes and Jambres withstood 19 Nevertheless, xthe firm foundation of God Moses, so do these also resist the truth—imen stands, having this seal, “The Lord yknows those of corrupt minds, jrejected concerning the faith. who are His.” And, “Let everyone who names 9 But they will proceed no further, for their the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” folly will be manifested to all men kas theirs 20 But in a great house there are not only also was. zvessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some to honor and some to Charge to Timothy dishonor. 10 ¶ lBut you have fully known my teaching, 21 Therefore, if a man cleanses himself from manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, these, he will be a vessel to honor, sanctified love, patience, and useful for the Master, aprepared for every 11 persecutions, afflictions, which came to me good work. mat Antioch, nat Iconium, and oat Lystra—what 22 bFlee also youthful lusts. But pursue righ- persecutions I endured. But pout of them all teousness, faith, love and peace with those who the Lord delivered me. call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 12 Yes, and qall who desire to live godly in 23 But avoid foolish and unlearned questions, Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. knowing that they generate strife. 13 rBut evil men and impostors will grow worse 24 And cthe servant of the Lord must not quar- and worse, deceiving and being deceived. rel, but be gentle to all, dable to teach, epatient, 14 But you scontinue in the things that you 25 fin meekness instructing those who oppose have learned and have been assured of, know- themselves, gif God perhaps will grant them ing from whom you have learned them, repentance hleading to a full knowledge of the 15 and that from a child you have known tthe truth, Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise p Rm 6:5,8 q Rm 5:17; 8:17 r Mt 10:33 s Nm 23:19 t Ti 3:9 u 2 Pt 1:10 v 1 Tm 1:20 w 1 Co 15:12 x 1 Co 3:11 y Nh 1:7 z Rm 9:21 a 2 Tm 3:17 b 1 Tm 6:11 c Ti 3:2 d Ti 1:9 e 1 Tm 3:3 f Gl 6:1 g At 8:22 h 1 Tm 2:4 i 1 Tm 3:7 Chapter 3: a 1 Tm 4:1 b 2 Pt 2:10 c Ti 1:16 d 1 Tm 5:8 e 2 Th 3:6 f Mt 23:14 g 1 Tm 2:4 h Ex 7:11,12,22; 8:7; 9:11 i 1 Tm 6:5 j Rm 1:28 k Ex 7:11,12; 8:18; 9:11 l 1 Tm 4:6 m At 13:44-52 n At 14:1-6,19 o At 14:8-20 p Ps 34:19 q Ps 34:19 r 2 Th 2:11 s 2 Tm 1:13 t Jn 5:39 244 International King James Version Titus 1 unto salvation through faith that is in Christ 10 for rDemas has forsaken me, shaving loved Jesus. this present world, and has departed to Thes- 16 uAll Scripture is given by inspiration of salonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to God, vand is profitable for teaching, for re- Dalmatia. proof, for correction, for instruction in righ- 11 Only Luke is with me. Get tMark and bring teousness, him with you, for he is profitable to me for the 17 so wthat the man of God may be complete, ministry. xthoroughly equipped for every good work. 12 And uTychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13 The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, Chapter 4 bring it when you come, and the scrolls, espe- 1 ¶ I acharge you before God and the Lord cially the parchments. Jesus Christ, bwho will judge the living and 14 vAlexander the coppersmith did me much the dead by His appearing and His kingdom. evil. May the Lord reward him according to 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and his works. out of season. cReprove, drebuke, eexhort with 15 You also must be on guard against him, for all longsuffering and teaching. he has greatly opposed our words. 3 fFor the time will come when they will not 16 At my first defense no one stood with me, endure gsound teaching. hBut to suit their itch- but all men forsook me. wMay it not be counted ing ears, they will surround themselves with against them. teachers who will agree with their own desires. 17 ¶ xBut the Lord stood with me and strength- 4 And they will turn away their ears from the ened me, yso that through me the preaching truth and iwill be turned to fables. might be fully accomplished, and that all the 5 But you watch in all things. jEndure afflic- Gentiles might hear. And I was delivered zout tions. Do the work of kan evangelist. Fulfill of the mouth of the lion. your ministry. 18 aAnd the Lord will deliver me from every 6 ¶ For lI am already being poured out as a evil work, and will preserve me unto His heav- drink offering, and the time of mmy departure enly kingdom. bTo Him be glory forever and is at hand. ever. Amen. 7 nI have fought the good fight. I have fin- 19 ¶ Salute cPrisca and Aquila, and the house- ished my course. I have kept the faith. hold of dOnesiphorus. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me oa crown of 20 eErastus remained at Corinth, but righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous fTrophimus I have left at Miletus sick. pjudge, will give me qat that day, and not only 21 Make every effort to come before winter. to me, but also to all those who have loved His Eubulus greets you, and Pudens, and Linus, appearing. and Claudia, and all the brethren. 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Personal Greetings Grace be with you. Amen. 9 ¶ Be diligent to come to me soon, TITUS Chapter 1 2 in hope of eternal life which God, who 1 ¶ Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle ccannot lie, promised before time began, of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s 3 but has in proper time manifested His word elect and athe knowledge of the truth bthat is through preaching that was committed to me ac- according to godliness, cording to the commandment of God our Savior, u 2 Pt 1:20 v Rm 4:23; 15:4 w 1 Tm 6:11 x 2 Tm 2:21 Chapter 4: a 1 Tm 5:21 b At 10:42 c Ti 2:15 d 1 Tm 5:20 e 1 Tm 4:13 f 2 Tm 3:1 g 1 Tm 1:10 h 2 Tm 3:6 i 1 Tm 1:4 j 2 Tm 1:8 k At 21:8 l Ph 2:17 m Ph 1:23 n 1 Co 9:24-27 o Js 1:21 p Jn 5:22 q 2 Tm 1:12 r Cl 4:14 s 1 Jn 2:15 t At 12:12,25; 15:37-39 u At 20:4 v 1 Tm 1:20 w At 7:60 x At 23:11 y At 9:15 z 1 Sm 17:37 a Ps 121:7 b Rm 11:36 c At 18:2 d 2 Tm 1:16 e Rm 16:23 f At 20:4; 21:29 Titus Chapter 1: a 2 Tm 2:25 b 1 Tm 3:16 c Nm 23:19 245 International King James Version Titus 3 4 to dTitus, a true son after the common faith: 1 ¶ But as for you, speak the things that are Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father proper for sound teaching. and the Lord Christ Jesus our Savior. 2 Teach that the older men be sensible, grave, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in pa- Titus’ Ministry in Crete tience. 5 ¶ For this reason I left you in Crete, that you 3 The older women likewise are to be rever- should eset in order the things that are lacking ent in their behavior, not slanderers, not given and designate elders in every city, as I had to much wine, teachers of good things, charged you. 4 so that they may encourage the young women 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of to love their husbands, to love their children, one wife, fhaving faithful children not accused 5 to be discreet, pure, aworkers at home, good, of being wild or rebellious. bsubject to their own husbands cso that the word 7 For an overseer must be blameless as the of God not be blasphemed. steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tem- 6 ¶ Likewise, exhort young men to be discreet. pered, gnot addicted to wine, not violent, not 7 In all things showing yourself to be da pat- greedy of dishonest gain, tern of good works; in teaching show integ- 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, sensible, rity, seriousness, just, holy, self-controlled, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, so 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been that he who is an opponent may be ashamed, taught, so that he may be able by sound teach- having no evil thing to say of us. ing both to exhort and refute those who con- 9 ¶ Exhort ebondservants to be obedient to their tradict. own masters, and to please them well in all 10 ¶ For there are many rebellious and idle things, not answering back, htalkers and deceivers, especially those of the 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith so circumcision, that they may adorn the teaching of God our 11 whose mouths must be stopped. They sub- Savior in all things. vert whole households, teaching things that 11 ¶ For fthe grace of God that brings salva- they ought not ifor the sake of dishonest gain. tion has appeared to all men, 12 jOne of them, a prophet of their own, said, 12 teaching us, that denying ungodliness and “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy glut- worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righ- tons.” teously and godly in this present age, 13 This testimony is true. kTherefore, rebuke 13 glooking for the blessed hhope and the glo- them sharply so that they may be sound in the rious appearing of the great God and our Sav- faith, ior Christ Jesus, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and 14 iwho gave Himself for us so that He might lcommandments of men who turn from the redeem us from every lawless deed jand pu- truth. rify for Himself ka special people who are zeal- 15 mTo the pure all things are pure. But to ous for good works. those who are defiled and unbelieving, noth- 15 ¶ These things speak and lexhort and re- ing is pure. Even their mind and conscience buke with all authority. Let no one despise you. are defiled. 16 They profess that they nknow God. But oin Chapter 3 works they deny Him, being abominable and Godly Behavior disobedient pand worthless for any good work. 1 ¶ Remind them ato be subject to rulers and authorities, bto be obedient, to be ready for Chapter 2 every good work, Teaching Christian Behavior 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, d 2 Co 2:13; 8:23 e 1 Co 11:34 f 1 Tm 3:2-4 g Lv 10:9 h Js 1:26 i 1 Tm 6:5 j At 17:28 k 2 Co 13:10 l Is 29:13 m 1 Co 6:12 n Mt 7:20-23; 25:12 o 2 Tm 3:5,7 p Rm 1:28 Chapter 2: a 1 Tm 5:14 b 1 Co 14:34 c Rm 2:24 d 1 Tm 4:12 e 1 Tm 6:1 f Rm 5:15 g 1 Co 1:7 h Cl 3:4 i Is 53:10-12; Gl 1:4 j Ez 37:23; Hb 1:3; 9:14 k Ex 15:16 l 2 Tm 4:2 Chapter 3: a 1 Pt 2:13 b Cl 1:10 246 International King James Version Philemon forbearing, showing all meekness to all men. alogies and contentions and strivings about the 3 For cwe ourselves also were once foolish, law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts 10 lReject a factious man after the first and and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hate- second admonition, ful and hating one another. 11 knowing that such a man is perverted and 4 But when dthe kindness and love of eGod is sinning, being self-condemned. our Savior toward man appeared, 5 He saved us, fnot by works of righteousness Farewell Greetings that we have done, but according to His mercy, 12 ¶ When I send Artemas or mTychicus to gby the washing of regeneration and renewing you, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, of the Holy Spirit, for I have determined to spend the winter there. 6 hwhom He poured on us abundantly through 13 Diligently support Zenas the lawyer and Jesus Christ our Savior, nApollos on their journey so that nothing is 7 so that being justified by His grace iwe would lacking for them. be made heirs according to the hope of eternal 14 And let our brethren learn to maintain good life. works to meet urgent needs so that they will 8 ¶ jThis is a trustworthy saying, and these not be unfruitful. things I want you to affirm confidently so that 15 ¶ All who are with me greet you. Greet those those who have believed in God might be care- who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. ful to maintain good works. These things are Amen. good and profitable to men. 9 ¶ But kavoid foolish controversies and gene- PHILEMON 1 ¶ Paul, a aprisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timo- Christ to order you to do what is proper, thy our brother, to Philemon our dearly be- 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you, loved and fellow worker, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now 2 and to our sister Apphia, and bArchippus also a prisoner of Christ Jesus. our fellowsoldier, and to the church in your 10 I appeal to you for my son gOnesimus, house. whom I have begotten in my chains, 3 ¶ Grace to you and peace from God our Fa- 11 who formerly was to you unprofitable, but ther and the Lord Jesus Christ. now profitable to you and to me. 12 ¶ I am sending him back to you in person, Thanksgiving and Prayer that is, my own heart, 4 ¶ cI thank my God, making mention of you 13 whom I desired to retain with me, so that always in my prayers, on your behalf he might have ministered to me 5 dhearing of your love and faith that you have in the chains of the gospel. toward the Lord Jesus and toward all saints, 14 But without your consent I did not want to 6 so that the sharing of your faith may be- do anything so hthat your goodness would not come effective ethrough the acknowledgement be, as it were, by compulsion, but willingly. of fevery good thing that is in us in Christ. 15 ¶ For perhaps he departed for a season so 7 For we have great joy and comfort in your that you should receive him forever, love because the hearts of the saints have been 16 not now as a bondservant, but more than a refreshed by you, brother. bondservant, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the Plea on Behalf of Onesimus iflesh and in the Lord. 8 ¶ Therefore, though I might be very bold in 17 ¶ If you count me a partner, receive him as c 1 Co 6:11 d Ti 2:11 e 1 Tm 2:3 f Rm 3:20 g Jn 3:3 h Ez 36:26 i Rm 8:17,23,24 j 1 Tm 1:15 k 2 Tm 2:23 l Mt 18:17 m At 20:4 n At 18:24 PHILEMON: a Ep 3:1 b Cl 4:17 c 2 Th 1:3 d Cl 1:4 e Ph 1:9 f 1 Th 5:18 g Cl 4:9 h 2 Co 9:7 i Cl 3:22 247 International King James Version Hebrews 2 you would me. more than I say. 18 If he has wronged you or owes you any- 22 But at the same time prepare for me also a thing, put that on my account. guest room, for lI trust that mthrough your 19 I, Paul, am writing it with my own jhand. I prayers I will be restored to you. will repay it. I do not want to mention to you 23 ¶ nEpaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ how you owe me even your own self as well. Jesus, greets you, 20 Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in 24 as well as oMark, pAristarchus, qDemas, the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord. rLuke, my fellow workers. 21 ¶ kHaving confidence in your obedience, I 25 ¶ sThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be wrote to you, knowing that you will do even with your spirit. HEBREWS Chapter 1 the foundation of the earth, and the heavens Christ Superior to Angels are the work of Your hands. 1 ¶ God, who at various times and ain different 11 pThey will perish, but You remain; and qthey ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the will all grow old as a garment. prophets, 12 And as a mantle You will fold them up, and 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His they will be changed. But You are the rsame, Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, and Your years will not fail.” by whom also He made the universe. 13 ¶ But to which of the angels did He ever 3 And bHe is the brightness of His glory and say, s“Sit at My right hand until I make Your the exact cimage of His nature, dupholding all enemies Your footstool?” things by the word of His power. eWhen He 14 tAre they not all ministering spirits sent had by Himself purified our sins, fHe sat down forth to minister to those who will uinherit sal- at the right hand of the Majesty on high; vation? 4 having become so much better than the angels, as gHe has by inheritance obtained a more Chapter 2 excellent name than they. Give Attention 5 ¶ For to which of the angels did He ever say, 1 ¶ Therefore, we must give more earnest at- h“You are My Son, this day I have begotten tention to the things that we have heard so that You?” And again, i“I will be to Him a Father we do not drift away. and He will be to Me a Son?” 2 For if the word aspoken through angels 6 And again, when He brings jthe firstborn proved steadfast, and bevery transgression and into the world, He says, “And klet all the an- disobedience received a just punishment, gels of God worship Him.” 3 chow will we escape if we neglect such a 7 And of the angels He says, l“He makes His great salvation, dwhich at the first began to be angels spirits and His ministers a flame of fire.” spoken by the Lord, and was econfirmed to us 8 But of the Son He says, m“Your throne, O by those who heard Him, God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of 4 fGod also bearing witness with them, gboth righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom. with signs and hwonders and with various pow- 9 You have loved righteousness and hated in- ers and gifts of the Holy Spirit, iaccording to iquity. Therefore, God, Your God nhas anointed His own will? You with the oil of gladness above Your companions.” Jesus as His Brethren 10 And, o“You, Lord, in the beginning laid 5 ¶ For He did not subject jthe world to come j 1 Co 16:21 k 2 Co 7:16 l Ph 1:25; 2:24 m 2 Co 1:11 n Cl 1:7; 4:12 o At 12:12,25; 15:37-39 p At 19:29; 27:2 q Cl 4:14 r 2 Tm 4:11 s 2 Tm 4:22 Hebrews: Chapter 1: a Nm 12:6,8 b Jn 1:14 c 2 Co 4:4 d Cl 1:17 e Hb 7:27 f Ps 110:1 g Ph 2:9,10 h Ps 2:7 i 2 Sm 7:14 j Ps 89:27; Rm 8:29 k Dt 32:43; Ps 97:7; 1 Pt 3:22; Rv 5:11-13 l Ps 104:4 m Ps 45:6,7 n Ps 45:6,7; Is 61:1,3 o Ps 102:25- 27 p Is 34:4 q Is 50:9; 51:6 r Hb 13:8 s Ps 110:1 t Ps 103:20 u Rm 8:17 Chapter 2: a At 7:53 b Nm 15:30 c Hb 10:28 d Mt 4:17 e Lk 1:2 f Mk 16:20 g At 2:22,43 h 1 Co 12:4,7,11 i Ep 1:5,9 j 2 Pt 3:13 248 International King James Version Hebrews 3 to angels, concerning which we are speaking. 18 eFor since He Himself has suffered while 6 But one has testified somewhere, saying, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are k“What is man, that You are mindful of him? tempted. Or the son of man, that You care about him? 7 You have made him a little lower than the Chapter 3 angels. You have crowned him with glory and Christ Superior to Moses honor, and have appointed him over the works 1 ¶ Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the of Your hands. heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and 8 lYou have put all things in subjection under High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, His feet.” For in subjecting all things to Him, 2 who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, He left nothing that is not put under Him. But as aMoses also was faithful in all His house. now mwe do not yet see all things put under 3 For this One was counted worthy of more Him. glory than Moses, inasmuch as bHe who built 9 But we see Jesus nwho was made a little the house has more honor than the house. lower than the angels because of the suffering 4 For every house is built by someone. But of death, ocrowned with glory and honor, so cHe who built all things is God. that He by the grace of God might taste death 5 And dMoses indeed was faithful in all his pfor everyone. house as ea servant, ffor a testimony of those 10 ¶ For it was fitting for Him, qfor whom are things that were to be spoken later. all things and by whom are all things, in bring- 6 But Christ was faithful as ga Son over His ing many sons to glory, to make the author of own house, hwhose house we are iif we hold their salvation rperfect through sufferings. fast to the confidence and the rejoicing of the 11 For sboth He who sanctifies and those who hope firm to the end. are sanctified tare all of one, for which reason uHe is not ashamed to call them brothers, Caution Concerning Unbelief 12 saying, v“I will declare Your name to My 7 ¶ Therefore, as jthe Holy Spirit says, k“Today brothers, in the midst of the assembly I will if you will hear His voice, sing praise to You.” 8 do not harden your hearts as in the rebel- 13 And again, w“I will put My trust in Him.” lion, in the day of temptation in the wilder- And again, x“Behold, I and the children whom ness, God has given Me.” 9 when your fathers tried Me, tested Me, and 14 ¶ Therefore, since the children are partak- saw My works forty years. ers of flesh and blood, yHe also Himself like- 10 Therefore, I was grieved with that genera- wise partook of the same, zso that through death tion, and said, ‘They always go astray in their He might destroy him who had the power of heart. And they have not known My ways.’ adeath, that is, the devil, 11 So I swore in My wrath, ‘They will not 15 and deliver those who bthrough fear of death enter into My rest.’” were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 12 ¶ Take care, brethren, lest there be in any 16 For assuredly, He does not give aid to an- of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing gels. But He does give aid to the seed of Abra- from the living God. ham. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is 17 Therefore, in all things He had cto be made called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened like His brethren, so that He might be da mer- through the deceitfulness of sin. ciful and faithful high priest in things pertain- 14 For we have become partakers of Christ if ing to God, to make an atoning sacrifice for we hold to the beginning of our confidence the sins of the people. steadfast to the end, k Ps 8:4-6 l Mt 28:18 m 1 Co 15:25,27 n Ph 2:7-9 o At 2:33; 3:13 p Jn 3:16 q Cl 1:16 r Hb 5:8,9; 7:28 s Hb 10:10 t At 17:26 u Mt 28:10 v Ps 22:22 w 2 Sm 22:3; Is 8:17 x Is 8:18 y Jn 1:14 z Cl 2:15 a 2 Tm 1:10 b Lk 1:74 c Ph 2:7 d Hb 4:15; 5:1-10 e Hb 4:15,16 Chapter 3: a Nm 12:7 b Zc 6:12,13 c Ep 2:10 d Hb 3:2 e Ex 14:31 f Dt 18:15,18,19 g Hb 1:2 h 1 Co 3:16 i Mt 10:22 j At 1:16 k Ps 95:7-11 249 International King James Version Hebrews 5 15 while it is said, l“Today if you will hear also ceased from his own works, as God did His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the from His. rebellion.” 11 ¶ gTherefore, let us labor to enter into that 16 ¶ mFor who were those who heard and re- rest lest anyone fall after the same example of belled? Indeed, was it not all those who came disobedience. out of Egypt led by Moses? 12 For the word of God is hliving and power- 17 But with whom was He grieved forty years? ful, and isharper than any jtwo-edged sword, Was it not with those who had sinned, nwhose piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, bodies fell in the wilderness? and of joints and marrow, and kable to judge 18 And oto whom did He swear that they would the thoughts and intents of the heart. not enter into His rest, but to those who were 13 lAnd there is no creature that is hidden from disobedient? His sight. But all things are mnaked and opened 19 So we see that they could not enter in be- to the eyes of Him to whom we have to give cause of punbelief. account.

Chapter 4 Priesthood of Jesus Rest for God’s People 14 ¶ Seeing then that we have a great nhigh 1 ¶ Therefore, alet us fear if, while a promise priest who has passed through the heavens, remains of entering into His rest, any of you Jesus the Son of God, olet us hold fast to our may seem to come short of it. confession. 2 For to us was the gospel preached, as well 15 For pwe do not have a high priest who can- as to them. But the preached word did not profit not sympathize with our weaknesses, but qwas them, because it was not united with faith in in all things tempted as we are, ryet without those who heard. sin. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, as 16 Therefore, slet us come boldly to the throne He has said, b“As I have sworn in My wrath, of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find they will not enter into My rest,” although the grace to help in time of need. works were finished from the foundation of the world. Chapter 5 4 For He has spoken in a certain place of the 1 ¶ For every high priest taken from among seventh day in this manner, c“And God rested men ais appointed for men in things pertain- on the seventh day from all His works”; ing to God, so that he may offer both gifts and 5 and again in this passage, d“They will not sacrifices for sins. enter into My rest.” 2 He can have compassion on the ignorant 6 ¶ Therefore, since it remains for some to enter and misguided, since He himself also is sub- therein, and they to whom it was first preached ject to bweakness. entered not in because of disobedience, 3 And because of this, he is obligated for the 7 again He designates a certain day, saying people, so also for chimself, to offer sacrifices through David, “Today,” after so long a time, for sins. as it has been said, e“Today, if you will hear 4 And no man takes this honor to himself, but His voice, do not harden your hearts.” he who is called of God, even as dAaron was. 8 ¶ For if Joshua had fgiven them rest, then He 5 ¶ eSo also Christ did not glorify Himself to would not afterward have spoken of another be made a high priest, but He who said to Him, day. f“You are My Son. Today, I have begotten 9 There remains, therefore, a rest for the people You.” of God. 6 As He says also in another place, g“You are 10 For he who has entered into His rest has a priest forever according to the order of l Ps 95:7,8 m Nm 14:2,11,30 n Nm 14:22,23 o Nm 14:30 p 1 Co 10:11,12 Chapter 4: a Hb 12:15 b Ps 95:11 c Gn 2:2 d Ps 95:11 e Ps 95:7,8 f Ja 22:4 g 2 Pt 1:10 h Ps 147:15 i Is 49:2 j Ep 6:17 k 1 Co 14:24,25 l Ps 33:13-15; 90:8 m Jb 26:6 n Hb 2:17; 7:26 o Hb 10:23 p Is 53:3-5 q Lk 22:28 r 2 Co 5:21 s Ep 2:18 Chapter 5: a Hb 2:17; 8:3 b Hb 7:28 c Lv 9:7; 16:6 d Ex 28:1 e Jn 8:54 f Ps 2:7 g Ps 110:4 250 International King James Version Hebrews 6 Melchizedek.” repentance, isince they crucify to themselves 7 In the days of His flesh, He hoffered up the Son of God and put Him to open shame. prayers and supplications iwith strong crying 7 ¶ For the earth which drinks in the rain that and tears to Him jwho was able to save Him often comes upon it, and brings forth herbs from death. And He was heard kbecause of His useful for those by whom it is dressed, jreceives reverent submission. blessing from God. 8 Though He was a Son, He learned lobedience 8 kBut if it bears thorns and thistles, it is re- by the things that He suffered. jected and near to being cursed, whose end is 9 And mhaving been made perfect, He became to be burned. the author of eternal salvation to all those who 9 ¶ But, beloved, we are confident of better obey Him, things concerning you, and things that accom- 10 being designated by God a high priest nafter pany salvation, though we speak in this man- the order of Melchizedek. ner. 10 For lGod is not unjust to forget myour work Grow in the Faith and labor of love that you have shown toward 11 ¶ About whom owe have many things to His name, in that you have nministered to the say, and hard to explain, seeing you have be- saints, and still are ministering. come pdull of hearing. 11 And we desire that each one of you show 12 ¶ For though by this time you ought to be the same diligence oto the full assurance of hope teachers, you have need that one teach you again unto the end, the first principles of the oracles of God. And 12 so that you not be sluggish, but imitate those you have come to need qmilk and not solid food. who through faith and patience pinherit the 13 For everyone who partakes of milk is un- promises. skilled in the word of righteousness, for he is ra babe. Certainty of God’s Promises 14 But solid food belongs to those who are 13 ¶ For when God made the promise to Abra- mature, to those who by reason of use have ham, since He could swear by no greater, qHe their senses exercised sto discern both good swore by Himself, and evil. 14 saying, r“Surely blessing I will bless you and multiplying I will multiply you.” Chapter 6 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he 1 ¶ Therefore, aleaving the elementary prin- obtained the spromise. ciples of the Christ, let us go on to perfection, 16 For indeed men swear by the greater, and not laying again the foundation of repentance tan oath for confirmation is to them an end of from bdead works and of faith toward God, all dispute. 2 cof the teaching about baptisms, and dof lay- 17 Therefore, God, desiring even more to ing on of hands, and eof resurrection of the show to uthe heirs of promise vthe dead, fand of eternal judgment. unchangeableness of His counsel, confirmed 3 And this we will do if God permits. it by an oath, 4 ¶ For it is impossible for those who were 18 so that by two unchangeable things in which once enlightened, and have tasted of gthe heav- it is impossible for God to wlie, we might have enly gift, and hhave become partakers of the a strong encouragement, who have fled for ref- Holy Spirit, uge to lay hold of the hope xset before us. 5 and have tasted the good word of God and 19 ¶ This hope we have as an anchor of the the powers of the age to come, soul, both sure and steadfast yand which enters 6 if they fall away, to renew them again to within the veil h Mt 26:39,42,44 i Ps 22:1 j Mt 26:53 k Mt 26:39 l Ph 2:8 m Hb 2:10 n Ps 110:4 o Jn 16:12 p Mt 13:15 q 1 Co 3:1-3 r Ep 4:14 s Is 7:15 Chapter 6: a Hb 5:12 b Hb 9;14 c At 19:3-5 d At 8:17 e At 17:31 f At 24:25 g Jn 4:10 h Gl 3:2,5 i Hb 10:29 j Ps 65:10 k Is 5:6 l Rm 3:4 m 1 Th 1:3 n Rm 15:25 o Cl 2:2 p Hb 10:36 q Gn 22:16,17 r Gn 22:16,17 s Gn 12:4; 21:5 t Ex 22:11 u Hb 11:9 v Rm 11:29 w Nm 23:19 x Cl 1:5 y Lv 16:2,15 251 International King James Version Hebrews 7 20 zwhere Jesus, the forerunner, has entered 12 For the priesthood being changed, of ne- for us, ahaving become a high priest forever cessity there is also a change of the law. after the order of Melchizedek. 13 For He of whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, of which no one has Chapter 7 officiated at the altar. Melchizedek 14 ¶ For it is evident that gour Lord descended 1 ¶ For this aMelchizedek, king of Salem, priest from hJudah, of which tribe Moses spoke noth- of the Most High God, who met Abraham re- ing concerning priesthood. turning from the slaughter of the kings and 15 And it is yet far more evident if another blessed him, priest arises according to the likeness of 2 to whom also Abraham gave a tenth of ev- Melchizedek, erything, first being by interpretation king of 16 who is made, not according to the law of a righteousness, and after that also king of Sa- carnal commandment, but according to the lem, which is, king of peace, power of an endless life. 3 without father, without mother, without ge- 17 For He testifies, i“You are a priest forever nealogy, having neither beginning of days nor according to the order of Melchizedek.” end of life, but made like the Son of God, re- 18 ¶ For on the one hand, there is an annulling mains a priest continually. of the former commandment because of jits 4 ¶ Now consider how great this man was to weakness and unprofitableness, whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth 19 for kthe law made nothing perfect. But on of the spoils. the other hand, there is a bringing in of la bet- 5 And indeed bthose who are of the sons of ter hope, through which mwe draw near to God. Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, 20 ¶ And inasmuch as it was not without an have a commandment to take tithes from the oath, people according to the law, that is, from their 21 (for those priests were made without an brethren, though they come from the loins of oath, but this with an oath by Him who said to Abraham. Him, n“The Lord has sworn and will not 6 But he whose genealogy is not traced from change His mind. ‘You are a priest forever ac- them received tithes from Abraham cand cording to the order of Melchizedek’”), blessed dhim who had the promises. 22 by so much was Jesus made a guarantee of 7 And without all dispute the lesser is blessed a obetter covenant. by the better. 23 ¶ Now there were many of those priests 8 Now here mortal men receive tithes, but there because they were prevented by death from he receives tithes, eof whom it is witnessed that continuing. he lives. 24 But this One, because He continues for- 9 And so to speak, even Levi who receives ever, has an unchangeable priesthood. tithes paid tithes through Abraham, 25 Therefore, He is pable also to save those to 10 for he was yet in the loins of his father the uttermost who come to God through Him, when Melchizedek met him. seeing He always lives qto make intercession for them. Jesus and Melchizedek 26 ¶ For such a High Priest was appropriate 11 ¶ fTherefore, if perfection were through the for us, rwho is holy, harmless, undefiled, sepa- Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people rate from sinners sand exalted above the heav- received the law), what further need was there ens, that another priest should rise according to the 27 who does not need daily as those high order of Melchizedek, and not be called ac- priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for His town cording to the order of Aaron? sins, and then for the people’s, for this He did z Hb 4:14 a Hb 3:1; 5:10,11 Chapter 7: a Gn 14:18-20 b Nm 18:21-26 c Gn 14:19,20 d Rm 4:13 e Hb 5:6; 6:20 f Hb 7:18; 8:7 g Gn 49:8-10; Is 1:1; 11:1; Mc 5:2 h Mt 1:2 i Ps 110:4 j Rm 8:3 k At 13:39 l Hb 6:18,19 m Rm 5:2 n Ps 110:4 o Hb 8:6 p Jd 24 q Rm 8:34 r Hb 4:15 s Ep 1:20 t Lv 9:7; 16:6 252 International King James Version Hebrews 9 once for all when He offered up Himself. and write them on their hearts. And nI will be 28 For the law appoints men as high priests to them a God and they will be to Me a people. who have weakness, but the word of the oath 11 oAnd they will not teach every man his which came after the law, appoints the Son who neighbor and every man his brother, saying, has been perfected forever. ‘Know the pLord,’ for all will know Me, from the least to the greatest of them. Chapter 8 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteous- Priesthood of the New Covenant ness, qand their sins and their iniquities I will 1 ¶ Now the main point concerning the things remember no more.” we have spoken is this: We have such a High 13 ¶ rIn that He says, “A new covenant,” He Priest awho is seated at the right hand of the has made the first obsolete. Now that which is throne of the Majesty in the heavens, becoming obsolete and growing old is ready 2 a minister of bthe sanctuary and of cthe true to vanish away. tabernacle that the Lord pitched, and not man. 3 ¶ For devery high priest is appointed to offer Chapter 9 gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, eit is necessary The Earthly Tabernacle that this High Priest also have something to 1 ¶ Then indeed the first covenant also had offer. ordinances of divine service and aan earthly 4 For if He were on earth, He would not be a sanctuary. priest, since there are priests who offer gifts 2 For there was a tabernacle prepared, the first according to the law. part, in which were the lampstand and the table 5 They serve fa copy and gshadow of heavenly and the showbread, that is called the sanctu- things, as Moses was warned when he was ary. about to make the tabernacle. h“See,” He says, 3 And bbehind the second veil, the part of the “that you make all things according to the pat- tabernacle that is called the Holy of Holies, tern that was shown you on the mountain.” 4 that had the cgolden censer and dthe ark of 6 But now iHe has obtained a more excellent the covenant overlaid round about with gold, ministry, by as much as He is also the media- in which were ethe golden pot that had manna, tor of a jbetter covenant that was established and fAaron’s rod that budded, and gthe tables on better promises. of the covenant. 7 ¶ For if that kfirst covenant had been fault- 5 And hover it were the cherubim of glory over- less, then no place would have been sought shadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we for the second. cannot now speak in detail. 8 For finding fault with them, He says, 6 ¶ Now when these things had been so pre- l“Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, pared, ithe priests went continually into the first when I will make a new covenant with the tabernacle performing the service. house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 7 But into the second, only the high priest 9 not according to the covenant that I made entered jonce a year, not without blood, which with their fathers in the day when I took them he offered for khimself and for the sins of the by the hand to lead them out of the land of people committed in ignorance. Egypt, because they did not continue in My 8 The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that lthe covenant and I turned away from them, says way into the holy place was not yet made mani- the Lord. fest while the first tabernacle was still stand- 10 For this is the covenant that I will make ing. with the house of Israel after those days, says 9 It was a symbol for the present time in which the mLord. I will put my laws into their mind both gifts and sacrifices are offered mthat can-

Chapter 8: a Cl 3:1 b Hb 9:8,12 c Hb 9:11,24 d Hb 5:1; 8:4 e Ep 5:2 f Hb 9:23;24 g Cl 2:17 h Ex 25:40 i 2 Co 3:6-8 j Hb 7:22 k Ex 3:8; 19:5 l Jr 31:31-34; Mt 26:26-28; 1 Co 11:25 m Jr 31:33 n Zc 8:8 o Is 54:13 p Jr 31:34 q Rm 11:27 r 2 Co 5:17 Chapter 9: a Ex 25:8 b Ex 26:31-35; 40:3 c Lv 16:12 d Ex 25:10 e Ex 16:33 f Nm 17:1-10 g Ex 25:16; 34:29 h Lv 16:2 i Nm 18:2-6; 28:3 j Ex 30:10 k Hb 5:3 l Jn 14:6 m Hb 7:19 253 International King James Version Hebrews 10 not make him who performed the service per- 23 ¶ Therefore, it was necessary that kthe cop- fect in regard to the conscience, ies of things in the heavens should be purified 10 since they relate only to nfoods and drinks with these, but the heavenly things themselves and ovarious washings pand carnal ordinances with better sacrifices than these. imposed until the time of reformation. 24 For lChrist has not entered into the holy 11 ¶ But Christ appeared as a High Priest of places made with hands, which are the figures qgood things to come, with a greater and more of mthe true, but into heaven itself, now nto ap- perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that pear in the presence of God for us. is to say, not of this creation. 25 Nor was it that He should offer Himself 12 Not rby the blood of goats and calves, but often, as othe high priest enters into the holy sby His own blood He entered tonce for all into place every year with the blood of another. the holy place, uhaving obtained eternal re- 26 Otherwise, He would have needed to suf- demption. fer often since the foundation of the world. But 13 For if vthe blood of goats and bulls and now once at the end of the ages He has ap- wthe ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, peared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Him- sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, self. 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, 27 And pas it is appointed for men to die once, who through the eternal Spirit offered Him- qbut after this the judgment, self without blemish to God, xcleanse your con- 28 so rChrist was soffered once to bear the science from ydead works zto serve the living sins tof many. And to those uwho look for Him God? He will appear the second time, not to bear 15 And for this reason aHe is the mediator of sin, but for salvation. the new covenant, so that by means of death for the redemption of the transgressions com- Chapter 10 mitted under the first covenant, bthose who have The Final Sacrifice been called might receive the promise of eter- 1 ¶ For the law having a ashadow of good things nal inheritance. to come, and not the very image of the things, 16 ¶ For where a covenant is, the death of the bcan never with the same sacrifices that they one who made it must be established. offered year by year continually make perfect 17 For ca covenant is ratified upon death, since those who draw near. it has no force while the one who made it lives. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to 18 dTherefore, not even the first covenant was be offered, because the worshipers, once dedicated without blood. cleansed, would have had no more feelings of 19 For when Moses had spoken every pre- guilt for sins? cept to all the people according to the law, ehe 3 But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of took the blood of calves and of goats, fwith sins year after year. water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and 4 For cit was not possible that the blood of sprinkled both the book and all the people, bulls and goats could take away sins. 20 saying, g“This is the hblood of the covenant 5 ¶ Therefore, when He comes into the world, that God has commanded you.” He says, d“Sacrifice and offering you have not 21 Moreover, ihe sprinkled with blood both desired, but a body You have prepared for Me. the tabernacle and all the vessels of the minis- 6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin you try. have no pleasure. 22 And according to the law, almost every- 7 Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come—in the thing is to be cleansed with blood, and jwithout volume of the book it is written of Me—to do shedding of blood there is no remission. Your will, O God.’” n Cl 2:16 o Nm 19:7 p Ep 2:15 q Hb 10;1 r Hb 10:4 s Ep 1:7 t Zc 3:9 u Dn 9:24 v Lv 16:14,15 w Nm 19:2 x 1 Jn 1:7 y Hb 6:1 z Lk 1:74 a Rm 3:25 b Hb 3:1 c Gl 3:15 d Ex 24:6 e Ex 24:5,6 f Lv 14:4,7 g Mt 26:28 h Ex 24:3-8 i Ex 29:12,36 j Lv 17:11 k Hb 8:5 l Hb 6:20 m Hb 8:2 n Rm 8:34 o Hb 9:7 p Gn 3:19 q 2 Co 5:10 r Rm 6:10 s Is 53:10-12; 1 Pt 2:24 t Mt 26:28 u Ti 2:13 Chapter 10: a Hb 8:5 b Hb 7:19; 9:9 c Mc 6:6,7 d Ps 40:6-8 254 International King James Version Hebrews 10 8 After first saying, “Sacrifice and offering 24 And let us consider one another to stir up and burnt offerings and offering for sin You love and good works, did not desire, neither had pleasure in them” 25 snot forsaking the assembling of ourselves (that are offered according to the law), together, as is the habit of some, but encour- 9 then He said, “Behold, I have come to do aging one another, and tso much the more as Your will.” He takes away the first so that He you see uthe day approaching. may establish the second. 26 ¶ For vif we sin willfully wafter we have 10 eBy this will we have been sanctified received the knowledge of the truth, there xno fthrough the offering of the body of Jesus Christ longer remains a sacrifice for sins, once for all. 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judg- 11 ¶ And every priest stands daily gministering ment and yfiery indignation that will devour and offering time after time the same sacri- the adversaries. fices that can never take away sins. 28 Anyone who has set aside Moses’ law died 12 hBut this Man, after He had offered one without mercy on the testimony of two or three sacrifice for sins forever, sat down iat the right zwitnesses. hand of God, 29 aOf how much severer punishment do you 13 from that time waiting juntil His enemies suppose will he be thought worthy who has are made His footstool. trodden under foot the Son of God, and bhas 14 For by one offering He has perfected for- counted as a common thing the blood of the ever those who are being sanctified. covenant by which he was sanctified, and chas 15 ¶ And the Holy Spirit is also a witness to insulted the Spirit of grace? us, for after He had said, 30 For we know Him who has said, 16 ¶ k“This is the covenant that I will make d“Vengeance is Mine. I will repay, says the with them after those days, says the Lord, I Lord.” And again, e“The Lord will judge His will put My laws on their hearts and on their people.” minds I will write them,” He then said, 31 fIt is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of 17 “And ltheir sins and iniquities I will re- the living God. member no more.” 32 ¶ But gremember the former days in which, 18 Now where there is remission of these, there after you were enlightened, you endured a great is no longer an offering for sin. conflict of sufferings, 33 partly while you were made ha spectacle Remain Faithful to Jesus both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly 19 ¶ Therefore, brethren, having mboldness to while iyou became companions with those who enter into nthe holy place by the blood of Jesus, were so treated. 20 by a new and oliving way that He has con- 34 For you had compassion on me jin my secrated for us through the veil, that is, His chains, and took kjoyfully the seizure of your flesh, goods, knowing that lyou have for yourselves 21 and having a high priest over the house of in heaven a better and an enduring possession. God, 35 Therefore, do not cast away your confi- 22 let us pdraw near with a sincere heart qin dence, mwhich has a great reward. full assurance of faith, having our hearts 36 nFor you have need of endurance, so that sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bod- after you have done the will of God, oyou may ies washed with pure water. receive the promise. 23 Let us hold firm to the confession of our 37 “For pyet a little while, and qHe who will faith without wavering, for rHe is faithful who come will come and will not tarry. promised. 38 Now rthe just will live by faith. But if any e Jn 17:19 f Hb 9:12 g Nm 28:3 h Cl 3:1 i Ps 110:1 j Ps 110:1 k Jr 31:33,34 l Jr 31:34 m Ep 2:18 n Hb 9:8,12 o Jn 14:6 p Hb 7:19; 10:1 q Ep 3:12 r 1 Co 1:9; 10:13 s At 2:42 t Rm 13:11 u Ph 4:5 v Nm 15:30 w 2 Pt 2:20 x Hb 6:6 y Zp 1:18 z Dt 17:2-6; 19:15 a Hb 2:3 b 1 Co 11:29 c Mt 12:31 d Dt 32:35 e Dt 32:36 f Lk 12:5 g Gl 3:4 h 1 Co 4:9 i Ph 1:7 j 2 Tm 1:16 k Mt 5:12 l Mt 6:20 m Mt 5:12 n Lk 21:19 o Cl 3:24 p Lk 18:8 q Hk 2:3,4 r Rm 1:17 255 International King James Version Hebrews 11 man draws back, My soul will have no plea- strength to conceive seed. And oshe bore a child sure in him.” when she was past age because she judged Him 39 But we are not of those swho draw back to pfaithful who had promised. destruction, but of those who tbelieve to the 12 Therefore, from one man, and him as good saving of the soul. as qdead, were born as many as the rstars of the sky in multitude and innumerable as the sand Chapter 11 that is by the sea shore. Heroes of Faith 13 ¶ These all died in faith, snot having re- 1 ¶ Now faith is the substance of things hoped ceived the tpromises. But uhaving seen them for, the evidence aof things not seen. afar off were assured of them and embraced 2 For by it the ancients obtained a good testi- them, and vconfessed that they were foreign- mony. ers and pilgrims on the earth. 3 ¶ By faith we understand that bthe universe 14 For those who say such things wdeclare was formed by the word of God, so that the plainly that they seek a homeland. things that are seen were not made of things 15 And indeed if they had been thinking of that are visible. xthat country from which they came out, they 4 ¶ By faith cAbel offered to God a more ex- would have had opportunity to return. cellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he 16 But now they desire a better country, that obtained witness that he was righteous, God is, a heavenly. Therefore, God is not ashamed testifying of his gifts. And by faith he being yto be called their God, for He has zprepared a dead still dspeaks. city for them. 5 ¶ By faith Enoch was taken up so that he 17 ¶ By faith Abraham, awhen he was tested, would not see death, e“and was not found be- offered up Isaac. And he who had received the cause God had taken him.” For before he was promises was offering up his only begotten son, taken up he had this testimony, that he pleased 18 of whom it was said, b“In Isaac your seed God. will be called.” 6 But without faith it is impossible to please 19 He concluded that God cwas able to raise Him, for he who comes to God must believe him up, even from the dead, from which he that He is and that He is a rewarder of those also figuratively received him back. who diligently seek Him. 20 ¶ By faith dIsaac blessed Jacob and Esau 7 ¶ By faith fNoah, being warned by God of concerning things to come. things not yet seen, moved with fear, gprepared 21 ¶ By faith Jacob, when he was dying, an ark for the saving of his house, by which he eblessed both the sons of Joseph, and wor- condemned the world and became heir of hthe shiped, leaning on the top of his staff. righteousness that is according to faith. 22 ¶ By faith fJoseph, when he was dying, made 8 ¶ By faith iAbraham, when he was called to mention of the departing of the children of Is- go out into a place that he would later receive rael, and gave instructions concerning his as an inheritance, obeyed. And he went out, bones. not knowing where he was going. 23 ¶ By faith gMoses, when he was born, was 9 By faith he journeyed in the land of promise hidden three months by his parents because as in a foreign country, jdwelling in tents with they saw he was a beautiful child. And they Isaac and Jacob, kthe heirs with him of the same were not afraid of the king’s hcommandment. promise, 24 ¶ By faith iMoses, when he was grown up, 10 for he was looking for la city that has foun- refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daugh- dations, mwhose builder and maker is God. ter, 11 ¶ Through faith even nSarah herself received 25 choosing rather to suffer mistreatment with s 2 Pt 2:20 t At 16:31 Chapter 11: a Rm 8:24 b Ps 33:6 c Gn 4:3-5 d Hb 12:24 e Gn 5:21-24 f Gn 6:13-22 g 1 Pt 3:20 h Rm 3:22 i Gn 12:1-4 j Gn 12:8; 13:3,18; 18:1,9 k Hb 6:17 l Hb 12:22; 13:14 m Rv 21:10 n Gn 17:19; 18:11-14; 21:1,2 o Lk 1:36 p Hb 10:23 q Rm 4:19 r Gn 15:5; 22:17; 32:12 s Hb 11:39 t Gn 12:7 u Jn 8:56 v Ps 39:12 w Hb 13:14 x Gn 11:31 y Ex 3:6,15; 4:5 z Rv 21:2 a Js 2:21 b Gn 21:12 c Rm 4:17 d Gn 27:26-40 e Gn 48:1,5,16,20 f Gn 50:24,25 g Ex 2:1-3 h Ex 1:16,22 i Ex 2:11-15 256 International King James Version Hebrews 12 the people of God than to temporarily enjoy testimony through faith, did not receive the the pleasures of sin, promise, 26 considering jthe reproach of Christ greater 40 God having provided some better thing riches than the treasures in Egypt, for he was for us, so that they apart from us would not be looking to the kreward. hmade perfect. 27 By faith lhe forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king, for he endured as seeing Him Chapter 12 who is invisible. God Disciplines His Children 28 By faith mhe kept the Passover and the sprin- 1 ¶ Therefore, seeing we are also surrounded kling of blood, lest he who destroyed the first- by so great a cloud of witnesses, alet us lay born should touch them. aside every weight and the sin that so easily 29 ¶ By faith nthey passed through the Red entangles us, and blet us run cwith endurance Sea as on dry land. But when the Egyptians the race that is set before us, attempted to do so, they were drowned. 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher 30 ¶ By faith othe walls of Jericho fell down of our faith, dwho for the joy that was set be- after they were encircled for seven days. fore Him eendured the cross, despising the 31 By faith pthe harlot Rahab did not perish shame, and fhas sat down at the right hand of with those who did not believe when qshe had the throne of God. received the spies with peace. 3 ¶ gFor consider Him who endured such hos- 32 ¶ And what more will I say? For the time tility by sinners against Himself, so hthat you would fail me to tell of rGideon and sBarak not grow weary and faint in your minds. and tSamson and uJephthah, also vDavid and 4 iYou have not yet resisted to the point of wSamuel and the prophets, bloodshed in striving against sin. 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation ad- worked righteousness, obtained promises, dressed to you as to children, j“My son, do not xstopped the mouths of lions, despise the disciplining of the Lord, nor faint 34 yquenched the power of fire, escaped the when you are rebuked by Him. edge of the sword. From weakness they were 6 For kwhom the Lord loves He disciplines, made strong, became valiant in war and turned and scourges every son whom He receives.” to flight foreign armies. 7 ¶ lIf you endure discipline, God deals with 35 zWomen received their dead raised to life you as with sons, for what mson is he whom again. And others were atortured, not accept- the father does not discipline? ing deliverance, so that they might obtain a 8 But if you are without discipline, nof which better resurrection. all have become partakers, then you are ille- 36 And others had trial of mockings and gitimate and not sons. scourgings, yes, also bof bonds and imprison- 9 Furthermore, we had fathers of our flesh ment. who corrected us, and we respected them. Will 37 cThey were stoned. They were sawn asun- we not much more be in subjection to othe Fa- der. They were tempted. They were slain with ther of spirits and live? the sword. dThey wandered about ein sheep- 10 For they indeed for a few days disciplined skins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, us according to what seemed best to them. But tormented— He disciplines us for our benefit so pthat we 38 men of whom the world was not worthy. might be partakers of His holiness. They wandered in deserts and mountains and 11 Now no discipline seems to be joyous at fdens and caves of the earth. the time, but grievious. Nevertheless, afterward 39 ¶ And all these, ghaving obtained a good it yields qthe peaceable fruit of righteousness. j Hb 13:13 k Rm 8:18 l Ex 10:28 m Ex 12:21 n Ex 14:22-29 o Ja 6:20 p Ja 2:9; 6:23 q Ja 2:1 r Jg 6:11; 7:1-25 s Jg 4:6-24 t Jg 13:24 – 16:31 u Jg 11:1-29; 12:1-7 v 1 Sm 16:17 w 1 Sm 7:9-14 x Dn 6:22 y Dn 3:23-28 z 1 Kg 17:22 a At 22:25 b Gn 39:20 c 1 Kg 21:13 d 2 Kg 1:8 e Zc 13:4 f 1 Kg 18:4,13; 19:9 g Hb 11:2,13 h Hb 5:9 Chapter 12: a Cl 3:8 b 1 Co 9:24 c Rm 12:12 d Lk 24:26 e Ps 69:7,19; Ph 2:8 f Ps 110:1 g Mt 10:24 h Gl 6:9 i 1 Co 10:13 j Pv 3:11,12 k Rv 3:19 l Dt 8:5 m Pv 13:34; 19:18; 23:13 n 1 Pt 5:9 o Jb 12:10 p Lv 11:44 q Js 3:17,18 257 International King James Version Hebrews 13 12 ¶ Therefore, rstrengthen the hands that hang speaks from heaven. down and the feeble knees, 26 His voice then shook the earth. But now 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so He has promised, saying, l“Yet once more I that the lame may not be disabled, but rather will shake not only the earth, but also heaven.” be healed. 27 And this word, “Yet once more,” signifies the mremoving of those things that can be Caution Against Unbelief shaken, as of things that are created, so that 14 ¶ sFollow peace with all men, and holiness, those things that cannot be shaken may remain. twithout which no man will see the Lord. 28 ¶ Therefore, since we are receiving a king- 15 Looking carefully lest any man ufalls short dom that cannot be shaken, let us show grati- of the grace of God; lest any vroot of bitterness tude, by which we may nserve God acceptably springing up causes trouble, and by it many be with reverence and godly fear. defiled; 29 For oour God is a consuming fire. 16 lest there be any wfornicator, or profane person like Esau, who xfor one morsel of food Chapter 13 sold his birthright. Farewell Exhortations 17 For you know that afterward, when he de- 1 ¶ Let abrotherly love continue. sired to inherit the blessing, he was yrejected, 2 bDo not neglect to entertain strangers, for for he found no place of repentance, though by this csome have entertained angels without he sought it with tears. knowing it. 18 ¶ For you have not come to zthe mountain 3 dRemember those who are in chains as that may be touched and that burned with fire, though bound with them, and those who suf- and to blackness and darkness and tempest; fer ill-treatment, since you yourselves also are 19 and the sound of a trumpet and the voice in the body. of words, which voice they that heard abegged 4 ¶ eMarriage is honorable among all, and the that the word should not be spoken to them bed undefiled. fBut fornicators and adulterers anymore. God will judge. 20 For they could not endure what was com- 5 ¶ Let your behavior be without covetous- manded, b“And if so much as a beast touches ness, and be content with such things as you the mountain, it will be stoned.” have. For He Himself has said, g“I will never 21 And so fearful was the sight that Moses leave you nor forsake you.” said, c“I exceedingly fear and tremble.” 6 So we may boldly say, h“The Lord is my 22 ¶ But you have come to Mount Zion and to helper and I will not fear. What will man do to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusa- me?” lem, and to an innumerable company of an- 7 ¶ Remember those who are leading you, who gels, have spoken to you the word of God, whose 23 to the general assembly and assembly of faith follow, considering the end of their be- dthe firstborn ones ewho are written in heaven, havior. and to God fthe Judge of all, and to the spirits 8 Jesus Christ is ithe same yesterday and to- of the righteous gmade perfect, day and forever. 24 and to Jesus, hthe Mediator of the new cov- 9 Do not be carried about with various and enant, and to ithe blood of sprinkling that strange teachings. For it is a good thing that speaks better things jthan the blood of Abel. the heart be established by grace, not with 25 ¶ See that you do not refuse Him who foods that have not profited those who have speaks. kFor if they did not escape when they been occupied with them. refused Him who spoke on earth, much less 10 ¶ We have an altar from which those who will we escape if we turn away from Him who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. r Is 35:3 s Ps 34:14 t Mt 5:8 u Hb 4:1 v Dt 29:18 w 1 Co 6:13-18 x Gn 25:33 y Gn 27:30-40 z Dt 4:11; 5:22 a Ex 20:18-26 b Ex 19:12,13 c Dt 9:19 d Js 1:18 e Lk 10:20 f Ps 50:6; 94:2 g Ph 3:12 h Hb 8:6; 9:15 i Ex 24:8 j Gn 4:10 k Hb 2:2,3 l Hg 2:6 m Is 34:4; 54:10; 65:17 n Hb 13:15,21 o Ex 24:17 Chapter 13: a Rm 12:10 b Mt 25:35 c Gn 18:1-22; 19:1 d Mt 25:36 e Pv 5:18,19 f 1 Co 6:9 g Dt 31:6,8; Ja 1:5 h Ps 27:1; 118:6 i Hb 1:12 258 International King James Version James 1 11 For the bodies of those animals whose good conscience, in all things desiring to live blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high honorably. priest for sin are burned outside the camp. 19 But I urge you all the more to do this so 12 Therefore, Jesus also, that He might sanc- that I may be restored to you the sooner. tify the people with His own blood, suffered 20 ¶ Now tthe God of peace uwho brought up outside the gate. our Lord Jesus from the dead, vthat great Shep- 13 Therefore, let us go forth to Him outside herd of the sheep, wthrough the blood of the the camp, bearing jHis reproach. everlasting covenant, 14 For here we do not have a continuing city, 21 equip you in every good work to do His but we seek one to come. will, xworking in you what is well-pleasing in 15 kTherefore, by Him let us continually offer His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be lthe sacrifice of praise to God, that is, mthe fruit glory forever and ever. Amen. of our lips, giving thanks to His name. 22 ¶ And I urge you, brethren, bear this word 16 nBut do not forget doing good and sharing, of exhortation, for I have written a letter to for owith such sacrifices God is well-pleased. you in few words. 17 ¶ pObey those who lead you and be sub- 23 Know that our brother Timothy is set at missive, for qthey watch for your souls as those liberty, with whom, if he comes shortly, I will who must give account. Let them do this with see you. joy and not with grief, for that would be un- 24 ¶ Greet all those who lead you, and all the profitable for you. saints. Those from Italy salute you. 18 ¶ rPray for us. For we are sure we have sa 25 ¶ Grace be with you all. Amen. JAMES Chapter 1 ways. 1 ¶ James, aa bondservant of God and of the 9 ¶ Let the brother of humble circumstances Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are rejoice in that he is exalted, in the Dispersion: Greetings. 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because jas the flower of the grass, he will pass away. Trials and Perseverance 11 For the sun rises with a burning heat and 2 ¶ My brethren, bcount it all joy cwhen you withers the grass. And its flower falls and the fall into various trials, beauty of its appearance perishes. So also will 3 dknowing that the trying of your faith pro- the rich man fade away in his ways. duces patience. 12 ¶ kBlessed is the man who endures tempta- 4 But let patience have its perfect work so tion, for when he is tried, he will receive lthe that you may be perfect and entire, lacking crown of life mthat the Lord has promised to nothing. those who love Him. 5 eIf any of you lacks wisdom, flet him ask of 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am God who gives to all liberally and without re- tempted by God.” For God cannot be tempted proach. And git will be given to him. with evil, neither does He tempt any man. 6 But hlet him ask in faith without doubting. 14 But every man is tempted when he is drawn For he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, away by his own lust and enticed. driven and tossed by the wind. 15 Then nwhen lust has conceived, it gives 7 For that man ought not to expect that he will birth to sin. And sin, when it is full-grown, receive anything from the Lord. obrings forth death. 8 iA double-minded man is unstable in all his 16 ¶ Do not be deceived my beloved brethren. j 1 Pt 4:14 k Ep 5:20 l Lv 7:12 m Hs 14:2 n Rm 12:13 o Ph 4:18 p Ph 2:29 q Ez 3:17 r Ep 6:19 s At 23:1 t Rm 5:1,2,10; 15:33 u Ps 16:10,11; Hs 6:2; Rm 4:24 v Ps 23:1; Is 40:11; 63:11; 1 Pt 2:25; 5:4 w Zc 9:11 x Ph 2:13 JAMES: Chapter 1: a At 12:17 b At 5:41 c 1 Pt 1:6 d Rm 5:3-5 e 1 Kg 3:9 f Mt 7:7 g Jr 29:12 h Mk 11:23,24 i Js 4:8 j Jb 14:2 k Js 5:11 l 1 Co 9:25 m Mt 10:22 n Jb 15:35 o Rm 5:12; 6:23 259 International King James Version James 2 17 pEvery good gift and every perfect gift is here in a good place,” and say to the poor, “You from above, and comes down from the Father stand there, or sit here at my footstool,” of lights, qwith whom there is no variation nor 4 have you not made distinctions among your- shadow of turning. selves and become judges with evil thoughts? 18 rOf His own will He brought us forth by 5 ¶ Listen, my beloved brethren, chas not God the sword of truth, so tthat we would be a kind chosen the poor of this world to be drich in of firstfruits of His creatures. faith and heirs of the kingdom ethat He has 19 ¶ Therefore, my beloved brethren, let ev- promised to those who love Him? eryone be swift to hear, uslow to speak, vslow 6 But fyou have despised the poor. Do not the to wrath. rich oppress you gand drag you into courts? 20 For the wrath of man does not work the 7 Do they not blaspheme that noble name by righteousness of God. which you are hcalled? 21 ¶ Therefore, wlay aside all filthiness and 8 ¶ If you fulfill the royal law according to the overflow of wickedness, and receive with Scripture, i“You will love your neighbor as meekness the implanted word xthat is able to yourself,” you do well. save your souls. 9 But if you show favoritism, you commit sin 22 ¶ But ybe doers of the word, and not hear- and are convicted by the law as jtransgressors. ers only, deceiving yourselves. 10 For whoever will keep the whole law, and 23 For zif anyone is a hearer of the word and yet kstumble in one point, lhe has become guilty not a doer, he is like a man observing his natu- of all. ral face in a mirror, 11 For he who said, m“Do not commit adul- 24 for he observes himself and goes his way, tery,” also said, n“Do not kill.” Now if you do and immediately forgets what kind of man he not commit adultery, but do commit murder, was. you have become a transgressor of the law. 25 But ahe who looks into the perfect law of 12 So speak and so do as those who will be liberty and continues to abide in it, not being a judged by othe law of liberty. forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, bthis 13 For pjudgment will be without mercy to the man will be blessed in his deed. one who has shown qno rmercy. And smercy 26 ¶ If any man among you seems to be reli- rejoices over judgment. gious, and cdoes not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is use- The Living Faith less. 14 ¶ tWhat does it profit, my brethren, if some- 27 dPure and undefiled religion before God one says he has faith but does not have works? and the Father is this, eto take care of the or- Can faith save him? phans and widows in their affliction, and fto 15 uIf a brother or sister is naked and destitute keep oneself unspotted from the world. of daily food, 16 and vone of you says to them, “Depart in Chapter 2 peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not Avoid Respect of Persons give them those things that are needful to the 1 ¶ My brethren, ado not show favoritism and body, what does it profit? hold the faith of our bglorious Lord Jesus Christ. 17 Even so faith by itself, if it does not have 2 For if there should come into your assembly works, is dead. a man with a gold ring in fine clothing, and 18 ¶ But someone may say, “You have faith there come in also a poor man in filthy clothes, and I have works.” wShow me your faith with- 3 and you show respect to the one who wears out your works, xand I will show you my faith the fine clothing, and you say to him, “You sit by my works. p Jn 3:27 q Nm 23:19 r Jn 1:13 s 1 Pt 1:3,23 t Ep 1:12,13 u Pv 10:19; 17:27 v Pv 14:17; 16:32 w Cl 3:8 x At 13:26 y Mt 7:21-28 z Lk 6:47 a Js 2:12 b Jn 13:17 c Ps 34:13 d Mt 25:34-36 e Is 1:17 f Rm 12:2 Chapter 2: a Lv 10:15 b 1 Co 2:8 c 1 Co 1:27 d Lk 12:21 e Ex 20:6 f 1 Co 11:22 g At 13:50 h 1 Pt 4:16 i Lv 19:18 j Dt 1:17 k Gl 3:10 l Dt 27:26 m Ex 20:14; Dt 5:18 n Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17 o Js 1:25 p Jb 22:6 q Pv 21:13 r Mc 7:18 s Rm 12:8 t Mt 7:21-23,26; 21:28-32 u Lk 3:11 v 1 Jn 3:17,18 w Hb 6:10 x Js 3:13 260 International King James Version James 4 19 You believe that there is one God. You do 8 But no one can tame the tongue. It is an well. The demons also believe and tremble. unruly evil kfull of deadly poison. 20 But are you willing to know, O foolish man, 9 With it we bless our God and Father. And that faith without works is dead? with it we curse men, who have been made 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by lafter the likeness of God. works ywhen he offered Isaac his son on the 10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing altar? and cursing. My brethren, these things ought 22 You see zthat faith was working with his not to be so. works, and by aworks was faith made perfect. 11 Does a fountain send forth at the same place 23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, both sweet and bitter water? b“Abraham believed God and it was credited 12 Can the mfig tree, my brethren, produce to him for righteousness.” And he was called olives, or a vine produce figs? Nor can a salt cthe friend of God. water spring produce fresh water. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works and not by faith only. Wisdom of God 25 ¶ Likewise, dwas not Rahab the harlot jus- 13 ¶ nWho is a wise and understanding man tified by works when she received the mes- among you? Let him show by good behavior sengers and sent them out another way? his works in meekness of wisdom. 26 ¶ For as the body without the spirit is dead, 14 But if you have obitter envy and strife in so also faith without works is dead. your hearts, pdo not boast and lie against the truth. Chapter 3 15 qThis wisdom does not descend from The Tongue above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 1 ¶ My brethren, alet not many of you become 16 For rwhere envy and strife exist, there is teachers, bknowing that we will receive the confusion and every evil work. stricter judgment. 17 But sthe wisdom that is from above is first 2 For in many things cwe all stumble. dIf any- pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full one does not stumble in word, ethe same is a of mercy and good fruits, twithout partiality perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. and uwithout hypocrisy. 3 Indeed, fwe put bits in the horses’ mouths so 18 And vthe fruit of righteousness is sown in that they may obey us, and we turn about their peace by those who make peace. whole body. 4 Behold also the ships, though they are so Chapter 4 great and are driven by fierce winds, yet they Submission are turned about with a very small rudder wher- 1 ¶ From where come wars and fights among ever the pilot desires. you? Do they not come from your pleasures 5 Even so, gthe tongue is a little member and athat war in your members? hboasts great things. See how great a forest is 2 You lust and have not. You kill and desire to set aflame by a small fire! have and cannot obtain. You fight and war, yet 6 And ithe tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. you do not have because you do not ask. So is the tongue among our members, that it 3 bYou ask and do not receive cbecause you jdefiles the whole body and sets on fire the ask with wrong motives so that you may con- course of nature. And it is set on fire by hell. sume it upon your pleasures. 7 For every kind of beasts and birds, of rep- 4 You adulteresses, do you not know that tiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has dfriendship with the world is enmity with God? been tamed by mankind. eTherefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of y Gn 22:9,10,12,16-18 z Hb 11:17 a Jn 8:39 b Gn 15:6 c 2 Co 20:7 d Hb 11:31 Chapter 3: a Mt 23:8 b Lk 6:37 c 1 Kg 8:46 d Ps 34:13 e Mt 12:34-37 f Ps 32:9 g Pv 12:18; 15:2 h Ps 12:3; 73:8 i Pv 16:27 j Mt 12:36; 15:11,18 k Ps 140:3 l Gn 1:26; 5:1; 9:6 m Mt 7:16-20 n Gl 6:4 o Rm 13:13 p Rm 2:17 q Ph 3:19 r 1 Co 3:3 s 1 Co 2:6,7 t Js 2:1 u Rm 12:9 v Pv 11:18 Chapter 4: a Rm 7:23 b Jb 27:8,9 c Ps 66:18 d 1 Jn 2:15 e Gl 1:4 261 International King James Version James 5 the world is the enemy of God. ments are moth-eaten. 5 Or do you think that the Scripture says in 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. And their vain, f“The spirit that dwells in us envies in- corrosion will be a witness against you and will tensely?” eat your flesh like fire. dYou have heaped trea- 6 ¶ But He gives more grace. Therefore He sure together for the last days. says, g“God resists the proud, but gives grace 4 Behold, ethe wages of the laborers who have to the humble.” mowed your fields, which you kept back by 7 ¶ Therefore, submit yourselves to God. fraud, cry out against you. And fthe cries of hResist the devil and he will flee from you. those who have harvested have entered into 8 iDraw near to God and He will draw near to the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. you. jCleanse your hands, you sinners. And 5 You have lived in pleasure on the earth and kpurify your hearts, you double-minded. lived a self-indulgent life. You have nourished 9 lBe distressed and mourn and weep. Let your your hearts as in a day of slaughter. laughter be turned to mourning and your joy 6 You have condemned and killed the just. to gloom. He does not resist you. 10 mHumble yourselves in the sight of the 7 ¶ Therefore, be patient, brethren, until the Lord, and He will lift you up. coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits 11 ¶ nDo not speak evil one of another, breth- for the precious fruit of the earth. And he has ren. He who speaks evil of his brother and long patience for it, until he receives the early ojudges his brother, speaks evil of the law and and latter rain. judges the law. But if you judge the law, you 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, are not a doer of the law, but a judge. for the coming of the Lord is near. 12 There is one lawgiver pwho is able to save 9 ¶ Do not complain one against another, breth- and to destroy. qWho are you to judge another? ren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the judge stands at the door. Brevity of Life 10 gAs an example of suffering and patience, 13 ¶ Come now you who say, “Today or to- my brethren, htake the prophets who spoke in morrow we will go into such a city and con- the name of the Lord. tinue there a year. And we will buy and sell 11 Behold, iwe count them blessed who and make profit.” jendure. You have heard of kthe patience of Job 14 You do not know what will happen tomor- and have seen lthe outcome of the Lord’s work, row. For what is your life? rIt is even a vapor that mthe Lord is full of compassion and mercy. that appears for a little time and then vanishes 12 ¶ But above all things, my brethren, ndo away. not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by 15 Instead, you ought to say, s“If the Lord any other oath. But let your yes be yes and wills, we will live and do this or that.” your no, no, so that you may not fall under 16 But now you boast in your arrogance. tAll judgment. such boasting is evil. 17 ¶ Therefore, uto him who knows to do good Prayer of Faith and does not do it, to him it is sin. 13 ¶ Is anyone among you afflicted? Let him opray. Is anyone cheerful? pLet him sing psalms. Chapter 5 14 Is anyone sick among you? Let him call Warning to the Rich for the elders of the church, and let them pray 1 ¶ Come now you arich, weep and howl for over him, qanointing him with oil in the name your miseries that are coming upon you. of the Lord. 2 Your briches are corrupted and cyour gar- 15 And the prayer of faith will restore the sick, f Gn 6:5 g Pv 3:24 h Ep 4:27; 6:11 i 2 Co 15:2 j Is 1:16 k 1 Pt 1:22 l Mt 5:4 m Jb 22:29 n 1 Pt 2:1-3 o Mt 7:1-5 p Mt 10:28 q Rm 14:4 r Jb 7:7 s At 18:21 t 1 Co 5:6 u Lk 12:47 Chapter 5: a Lk 6:24 b Mt 6:19 c Jb 13:28 d Rm 2:5 e Lv 19:13 f Dt 24:15 g Hb 10:36 h Mt 5:12 i Ps 94:12 j Js 1:12 k Jb 1:21,22; 2:10 l Jb 42:10 m Nm 14:18 n Mt 5:34-47 o Ps 50:14,15 p Ep 5:19 q Mk 6:13; 16:18 262 International King James Version 1 Peter 1 and the Lord will raise him up. And rif he has and six months. committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 18 And he prayed vagain and the heavens gave 16 Confess your sins to one another and pray rain and the earth produced its fruit. for one another so that you may be healed. sThe 19 ¶ Brethren, if any of you strays from the prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much. truth, and one wbrings him back, 17 Elijah was a man twith a nature like ours. 20 let him know that he who converts the sin- And uhe prayed earnestly that it might not rain. ner from the error of his way xwill save a soul And it did not rain on the earth for three years from death and will ycover a multitude of sins. 1 PETER Chapter 1 10 ¶ Of this salvation the prophets have in- 1 ¶ Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the quired and searched diligently, who prophesied sojourners aof the Dispersion in Pontus, of the grace that would come to you, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 11 searching what, or what manner of time 2 belect caccording to the foreknowledge of vthe Spirit of Christ who was in them did sig- God the Father din sanctification of the Spirit, nify, when He testified beforehand of the suf- to eobedience and fsprinkling of the blood of ferings of Christ and the glory that would fol- Jesus Christ: gGrace to you and peace be mul- low. tiplied. 12 To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you they ministered the things Our Living Hope that are now reported to you by those who have 3 ¶ hBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit Jesus Christ, who iaccording to His abundant sent forth from heaven, which things wangels mercy jhas begotten us again to a living hope desire to look into. kthrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Holy Living 4 to an inheritance imperishable and unde- 13 ¶ Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind. filed, and that does not fade away, lreserved in Be sober and hope to the end for the grace that heaven for you, is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus 5 mwho are kept by the power of God through Christ. faith to salvation ready to be revealed in the 14 As obedient children, do not xfashion your- last time. selves according to the former lusts in your 6 ¶ nIn this you greatly rejoice, though now ignorance. ofor a little while, if need be, pyou have been 15 But yas He who has called you is holy, so distressed by many trials, you be holy in all manner of behavior, 7 so that qthe proof of your faith, being much 16 because it is written, z“You will be holy, more precious than gold that perishes, though for I am holy.” rit is refined with fire, smight be found to praise 17 ¶ Now if you call on the Father, who and honor and glory at the revelation of Jesus awithout respect of persons judges according Christ. to each one’s work, pass the time of your jour- 8 tThough you have not seen Him, you love ney on earth in fear; Him. uThough now you do not see Him, yet 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible corruptible things, as silver and gold from your and full of glory, vain behavior received by tradition from your 9 receiving the outcome of your faith, the sal- fathers, vation of your souls. 19 but bwith the precious blood of Christ, cas r Is 33:24 s Nm 11:2 t At 14:15 u 1 Kg 17:1; 18:1 v 1 Kg 18:1,42 w Gl 6:1 x Rm 11:14 y 1 Pt 4:8 1 PETER: Chapter 1: a Js 1:1 b Ep 1:4 c Rm 8:29 d 2 Th 2:13 e Rm 1:5 f Hb 10:22; 12:24 g Rm 1:7 h Ep 1:3 i Gl 6:16 j Jn 3:3,5 k 1 Co 15:20 l Cl 1:5 m Jn 10:28 n Mt 5:12 o 2 Co 4:17 p Js 1:2 q Js 1:3 r Jb 23:10 s Rm 2:7 t 1 Jn 4:20 u Jn 20:29 v 2 Pt 1:21 w Ep 3:10 x Rm 12:2 y 2 Co 7:1 z Lv 11:44,45; 19:2; 20:7 a At 10:34 b At 20:28 c Ex 12:5; Is 53:7 263 International King James Version 1 Peter 2 of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 8 and h“a stone of stumbling and a rock of 20 dHe indeed was foreordained before the offense.” For ithey stumble, being disobedient foundation of the world, but was manifest ein to the word. And jto this they were appointed. these last times for you 9 ¶ But you are a chosen generation, a royal 21 who through Him are believing in God, priesthood, a holy nation, a special people, so fwho raised Him from the dead and ggave Him that you may proclaim the praises of Him who glory so that your faith and hope are in God. has called you out of kdarkness into His mar- 22 ¶ Seeing you hhave purified your souls in velous light. obeying the truth in sincere love of the breth- 10 lYou in time past were not a people, but ren, ilove one another fervently with a pure are now the people of God; who had not ob- heart, tained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 23 jhaving been born again, not by perishable 11 ¶ Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and seed, but imperishable, kby the word of God pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts mthat war that lives and abides. against the soul. 24 For, l“All flesh is as grass and all its glory 12 nKeep your behavior honest among the as the flower of grass. The grass withers and Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evil- the flower falls away. doers, othey may, because of your good works 25 mBut the word of the Lord endures for- that they observe, glorify God in the day of ever.” And nthis is the word by which the gos- visitation. pel was preached to you. Submission Chapter 2 13 ¶ pSubmit yourselves to every ordinance of 1 ¶ Therefore, alaying aside all malice and all man for the Lord’s sake, whether it is to the deceit and hypocrisies and envies and all evil king, as supreme, speakings, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent 2 bas newborn babes, desire the sincere cmilk by Him for the punishment of evildoers and of the word so that you may grow up to salva- for the praise of those who do well. tion, 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing 3 if you have dtasted that the Lord is gracious. right you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. The Royal Priesthood 16 qLive as free men, and rdo not use your 4 ¶ And coming to Him as to a living stone— freedom as a covering for evil, but as the bond- erejected indeed by men, but chosen by God servants of God. and precious— 17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. sFear 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up God. Honor the king. a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer 18 ¶ tBondservants, be submissive to your mas- up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God ters with all fear, not only to the good and through Jesus Christ. gentle, but also to the harsh. 6 Therefore, it is also contained in the Scrip- 19 For this is ucommendable, if for the sake of ture, f“Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner- conscience toward God, one endures grief, stone, elect and precious. And he who believes suffering wrongfully. on Him will not be disappointed.” 20 For vwhat credit is it, if, when you are beaten 7 ¶ Therefore, to you who believe, He is pre- for your faults, you take it patiently? But if cious. But to those who do not believe, g“The when you do right and suffer, you take it pa- stone that the builders rejected, the same has tiently, this is commendable with God. become the cornerstone,” 21 For wto this you were called, because Christ d Rm 3:25 e Gl 4:4 f At 2:24 g At 2:33 h At 15:9 i Hb 13:1 j Jn 1:13 k Js 1:18 l Is 40:6-8 m Is 40:8 n Jn 1:1 Chapter 2: a Hb 12:1 b Mt 18:3; 19:14 c 1 Co 3:2 d Hb 6:5 e Ps 118:22 f Is 28:16 g Ps 118:22 h Is 8:14 i 1 Co 1:23 j Rm 9:22 k At 26:18 l Hs 1:9,10; 2:23 m Js 4:1 n Ph 2:15 o Mt 5:16; 9:8 p Mt 22:21 q Rm 6:14,20,22 r Gl 5:13 s Pv 24:21 t Ep 6:5-8 u Mt 5:10 v Lk 6:32- 34 w Mt 16:24 264 International King James Version 1 Peter 3 also suffered for you, xleaving you an example 9 kDo not render evil for evil or insult for in- that you should follow His steps. sult, but instead lblessing, knowing that you 22 “He ydid no sin, nor was deceit found in were called to this, so mthat you might inherit a His mouth.” blessing. 23 zWhen He was reviled, He did not revile 10 For n“he who would love life and see good again. When He suffered, He did not threaten, days, olet him refrain his tongue from evil and but acommitted Himself to Him who judges his lips that they speak no deceit. righteously. 11 Let him pturn away from evil and do good. 24 bHe Himself bore our sins in His own body qLet him seek peace and pursue it. on the tree, cso that we, having died to sins, 12 For the eyes of the Lord are toward the might live to righteousness; dby whose wounds righteous, rand His ears are open to their you were healed. prayers. But the face of the Lord is against 25 For eyou were as sheep going astray, but those who do evil.” now you have returned fto the Shepherd and 13 ¶ And swho is he who will harm you if you Overseer of your souls. follow what is good? 14 But teven if you suffer for righteousness’ Chapter 3 sake, you are blessed. And udo not be afraid of Wives and Husbands their intimidation, and do not be troubled. 1 ¶ Likewise, wives, be asubmissive to your 15 But sanctify Christ as Lord God in your own husbands so that if any do not obey the hearts and vbe ready always to give a defense word, bthey, without the word, may cbe won by to everyone who asks you a reason for the the behavior of the wives whope that is in you, yet with meekness and 2 dwhen they observe your pure behavior com- fear; bined with fear. 16 xhaving a good conscience so that when 3 eYour adornment should not be outward, as they slander you as evildoers, those who re- plaiting the hair and wearing of gold, or put- vile your good behavior in Christ will be ting on of clothes. ashamed. 4 But let it be fthe hidden person of the heart, 17 For it is better, if God should will it so, that with the imperishable quality of a meek and you suffer for doing right than for doing evil. quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of 18 ¶ For Christ also once suffered for sins, the God. just for the unjust, so that He might bring you 5 For after this manner in the former times, to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made the holy women who trusted in God, also alive by the Spirit, adorned themselves, being submissive to their 19 in which also He went and proclaimed to own husbands, the spirits in prison, 6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, gcalling him 20 who once were disobedient when the long- lord, whose children you are if you do right suffering of God waited patiently in the days and are not afraid with any terror. of Noah while the ark was being prepared, in 7 ¶ Likewise, hhusbands, dwell with your wives which few, that is, eight souls were saved by with understanding, giving honor to the wife water. ias to the weaker vessel, and as heirs together 21 yThe like figure whereunto even baptism of the grace of life, so jthat your prayers not be does also now save us—znot the putting away hindered. of the filth of the flesh, abut the appeal of a 8 ¶ Finally, all of you be of one mind, having good conscience to God—through the resur- compassion one for another. Love as brethren, rection of Jesus Christ, be kindhearted, humble. 22 who has gone into heaven and bis at the x 1 Jn 2:6 y Is 53:9 z Is 53:7 a Lk 23:46 b Hb 9:28 c Rm 7:6 d Is 53:5 e Is 53:5,6 f Is 40:11; Ez 34:23; Zc 13:7 Chapter 3: a Ep 5:22 b 1 Co 7:16 c Mt 18:15 d 1 Pt 2:12; 3:6 e 1 Tm 2:9 f Rm 2:29 g Gn 18:12 h Ep 5:25 i 1 Co 12:23 j Jb 42:8 k Pv 17:13 l Mt 5:44 m Mt 25:34 n Ps 34:12-16 o Js 1:26 p Ps 37:27 q Rm 12:18 r Jn 9:31 s Pv 16:7 t Js 1:12 u Is 8:12 v Ps 119:46 w Ti 3:7 x Hb 13:18 y Ep 5:26 z Ti 3:5 a Rm 10:10 b Ps 110:1 265 International King James Version 1 Peter 5 right hand of God, cangels and authorities and 13 But rejoice, ninasmuch as you are partak- powers having been made subject to Him. ers of Christ’s sufferings, that owhen His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceed- Chapter 4 ing joy. Life of a Disciple 14 If you are reproached for the name of 1 ¶ Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the Christ, pblessed are you, for the spirit of glory flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, and of God rests on you. [On their part He is for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased blasphemed, qbut on your part He is glorified.] from sin, 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or 2 so that he should no longer live the rest of a thief, or an evildoer, or as a busybody in other his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, abut men’s affairs. for the will of God. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him 3 For the time already past is sufficient in do- not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this ing the will of the Gentiles, when we walked name. in sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, 17 ¶ For the time has come rfor judgment to drinking parties and abominable idolatries. begin at the house of God. And if it first be- 4 In this they think it strange that you do not gins with us, swhat will be the end of those run with them to the same excesses of riot, who do not obey the gospel of God? speaking evil of you. 18 And tif the righteous are scarcely saved, 5 They will give account to Him who is ready where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? bto judge the living and the dead. 19 Therefore, let those who suffer according 6 For this reason cthe gospel was preached to the will of God uentrust their souls to Him in also to those who are dead, so that they might doing right, as to a faithful Creator. be judged according to men in the flesh, but dlive according to God in the spirit. Chapter 5 7 ¶ But ethe end of all things is at hand. There- Elders and Young Men fore, be sober and watch unto prayer. 1 ¶ Therefore, I exhort the elders who are 8 And above all things have fervent love among you, as a fellow elder and a awitness of among yourselves, for flove will cover a mul- the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of titude of sins. the bglory that will be revealed. 9 gBe hospitable one to another hwithout grum- 2 cShepherd the flock of God that is among bling. you, serving as overseers, dnot under compul- 10 iAs each one has received a gift, minister it sion, but voluntarily according to God; enot to one another jas good stewards of kthe mani- greedy for money, but with eagerness; fold grace of God. 3 nor as fbeing lords over gthose entrusted to 11 lIf anyone speaks, let him speak as the you, but hbeing examples to the flock. oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do 4 Now when ithe Chief Shepherd appears, you it as with the ability that God gives, so mthat in will receive ja crown of glory that does not fade all things God may be glorified through Jesus away. Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for- 5 ¶ Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves ever and ever. Amen. to the elders. Yes, kall of you be submissive to one another and be clothed with humility, for Suffering for Jesus lGod resists the proud and mgives grace to the 12 ¶ Beloved, do not think it strange concern- humble. ing the fiery trial that is to try you, as though 6 Therefore, humble yourselves under the some strange thing happened to you. mighty hand of God so that He may exalt you c Rm 8:38 Chapter 4: a Jn 1:13 b At 10:42 c 1 Pt 1:12; 3:19 d Rm 8:9,13 e Rm 13:11 f Pv 10:12 g Hb 13:2 h 2 Co 9:7 i Rm 12:6- 8 j 1 Co 4:1,2 k 1 Co 12:4 l Ep 4:29 m 1 Co 10:31 n Js 1:2 o 2 Tm 2:12 p Mt 5:11 q Mt 5:16 r Is 10:12 s Lk 10:12 t Pv 11:31 u 2 Tm 1:12 Chapter 5: a Mt 26:37 b Rm 8:17,18 c At 20:28 d 1 Co 9:17 e 1 Tm 3:3 f Ez 34:4 g Ps 33:12 h Ph 3:17 i Hb 13:20 j 2 Tm 4:8 k Ep 5:21 l Pv 3:34 m Is 57:15 266 International King James Version 2 Peter 1 at the proper time, 11 oTo Him be glory and dominion forever 7 casting all your care on Him, for He cares and ever. Amen. for you. 8 ¶ Be sober. Be vigilant. Your adversary the Farewell Greetings devil walks about as a roaring lion, seeking 12 ¶ Through pSilvanus, our faithful brother whom he may devour. to you as I also consider him, I have written 9 But resist him, standing firm in the faith, briefly, exhorting and testifying qthat this is the knowing that the same afflictions are experi- true grace of God in which you stand. enced by your brethren who are in the world. 13 ¶ She who is in Babylon, elected together 10 But the God of all grace nwho has called us with you, greets you, and so does rMark my to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have son. suffered a while, will Himself perfect, estab- 14 ¶ Greet one another with a kiss of love. lish, strengthen and settle you. Peace be to you all who are in Christ. Amen. 2 PETER Chapter 1 10 ¶ Therefore, brethren, be all the more dili- 1 ¶ Simon Peter, a bondservant and aapostle gent mto make your calling and election sure. of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a For if you do these things, you will never blike precious faith with us through the righ- stumble, teousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ. 11 for an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Faithfulness to Our Calling and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 ¶ cGrace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus The Source of Scripture our Lord, 12 ¶ Therefore, nI will not be negligent to al- 3 as His ddivine power has given to us all things ways remind you of these things, othough you that pertain to life and godliness through the know and are established in the present truth. knowledge of Him ewho has called us to glory 13 Yes, I think it right, pas long as I am in this and virtue. tent qto stir you up by reminding you, 4 fThrough these are given to us exceeding 14 rknowing that shortly I must put off my great and precious promises, so that by them tent, even as sour Lord Jesus Christ showed you may be gpartakers of the divine nature, hav- me. ing escaped the corruption that is in the world 15 Moreover, I will be diligent that you may through lust. be able after my departure to have these things 5 ¶ And beside this, hgiving all diligence, add always in remembrance. to your faith virtue, and to virtue iknowledge, 16 ¶ For we did not follow tcunningly devised 6 and to knowledge self-control, and to self- fables when we made known to you the upower control patience, and to patience godliness, and vcoming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were 7 and to godliness brotherly kindness, and jto weyewitnesses of His majesty. brotherly kindness love. 17 For He received from God the Father honor 8 For if these things are in you and abound, and glory when there came such a voice to Him they make you to be neither barren knor unfruit- from the Excellent Glory, x“This is my beloved ful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Son in whom I am well-pleased.” 9 For he who lacks these things is blind and 18 And we heard this voice that came from lshort-sighted, and has forgotten that he was heaven when we were with Him on ythe holy cleansed from his old sins. mountain. n 1 Co 1:9 o Rv 1:16 p 2 Co 1:19 q At 20:24 r At 12:12,25; 15:37,39 2 PETER: Chapter 1: a Gl 2:8 b Ep 4:5 c Dn 4:1 d 1 Pt 1:5 e 1 Th 2:12 f 2 Co 1:20; 7:1 g 2 Co 3:18 h 2 Pt 3:18 i 2 Pt 1:2 j Gl 6:10 k Jn 15:2 l 1 Jn 2:9-11 m 1 Jn 3:19 n Ph 3:1 o 1 Pt 5:12 p 2 Co 5:1,4 q 2 Pt 3:1 r 2 Tm 4:6 s Jn 13:36; 21:18,19 t 1 Co 1:17 u Ep 1:19-22 v 1 Pt 5:4 w Mt 17:1-5 x Mt 17:5 y Mt 17:1 267 International King James Version 2 Peter 1 19 ¶ And we have more certain the prophetic righteous under punishment for the day of judg- word, to which you do well to take heed, as to ment, a zlight that shines in a dark place, auntil bthe 10 especially fthose who walk after the flesh day dawns and the morning star arises in your in the lust of uncleanness and despise author- chearts. ity. gThey are presumptuous and self-willed. 20 Knowing this first, that dno prophecy of They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitar- the Scripture came about by the prophet’s own ies, interpretation. 11 whereas hangels, who are greater in power 21 For the eprophecy did not come in old time and might, do not bring a railing accusation by the will of man, fbut holy men spoke from against them before the Lord. God as they were carried along by the Holy 12 ¶ But these, ilike natural brute beasts made Spirit. to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they do not understand. And they Chapter 2 will utterly perish in their own corruption. Apostates and Their Destruction 13 And jthey will receive the reward of un- 1 ¶ But there were also false prophets among righteousness, as those who count it pleasure the people, just as there will be afalse teachers kto riot in the daytime. lThey are stains and among you, who will secretly bring in destruc- blemishes, carousing themselves with their tive heresies, even denying the Lord who own deceptions while mthey feast with you; bought them, bringing on themselves swift de- 14 having eyes full of adultery that cannot struction. cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. nThey 2 And many will follow their shameful ways. have a heart they have exercised with covet- And because of them, the way of truth will be ous practices, accursed children. blasphemed. 15 They have forsaken the right way and gone 3 And through covetousness they will with astray, following the way of oBalaam the son deceptive words exploit you. Their judgment of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteous- from long ago does not linger and their dam- ness. nation does not slumber. 16 But he was rebuked for his iniquity, for the 4 ¶ For if God did not spare the angels who mute donkey, speaking with a man’s voice, re- sinned, but cast them down to pits of darkness strained the madness of the prophet. and reserved them for judgment; 17 ¶ pThese are wells without water, clouds 5 and did not spare the old world, but saved and mists that are carried by a storm, for whom Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven the black darkness has been reserved. others, bringing in the flood on the world of 18 ¶ For when they speak great swelling words the ungodly; of vanity, they entice through the lusts of the 6 and turning the cities of bSodom and Go- flesh, through sensuality, those who are barely morrah into ashes, condemned them to destruc- escaping from those who live in error. tion, making them an example to those who 19 While they promise them liberty, they them- afterward would live ungodly; selves are the bondservants of corruption. qFor 7 and cdelivered righteous Lot, oppressed with by whom a man is overcome, of the same is he the filthy behavior of the wicked— brought into bondage. 8 for that righteous man, living among them, 20 For if after they rhave escaped the pollu- dwas vexed in his righteous soul from day to tions of the world through the knowledge of day by seeing and hearing their unlawful the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are deeds— sagain entangled in them and overcome, the 9 then ethe Lord knows how to deliver the latter end is worse for them than the begin- godly out of temptations and to reserve the un- ning. z Jn 1:4,5,9 a Pv 4:18 b Rv 2:28; 22:16 c 2 Co 4:5-7 d Rm 12:6 e Tm 3:16 f 2 Sm 23:2 Chapter 2: a 1 Tm 4:1,2 b Gn 19:1-26 c Gn 19:16,29 d Ps 119:139 e Ps 34:15-19 f Jd 4,7,8 g Jd 8 h Jd 9 i Jd 10 j Ph 3:19 k Rm 13:13 l Jd 12 m 1 Co 11:20,21 n Jd 11 o Nm 22:5,7 p Jd 12,13 q Jn 8:34 r Mt 12:45 s Hb 6:4-6 268 International King James Version 1 John 1 21 For tit would have been better for them not ise as some men count slackness. But He mis to have known the way of righteousness, than longsuffering toward you, nnot willing that any having known it, to turn from the holy com- should perish but othat all should come to re- mandment delivered to them. pentance. 22 But it has happened to them according to 10 ¶ But pthe day of the Lord will come as a the true proverb, u“A dog returns to his own thief in the night in which qthe heavens will vomit,” and, “a sow that was washed, to her pass away with a great noise and the elements wallowing in the mire.” will melt with fervent heat. The earth also and the works that are therein will be burned up. Chapter 3 11 Since all these things will be dissolved, The Day of the Lord what sort of people ought you to be rin holy 1 ¶ This is now, beloved, the second letter I conduct and godliness, write to you in which aI stir up your pure minds 12 slooking for and hastening the coming of by way of reminder, the day of God, wherein the heavens, being on 2 so that you may be mindful of the words fire, will tbe dissolved and the elements will bthat were spoken before by the holy prophets umelt with fervent heat? cand the commandment of the Lord and Sav- 13 But we, according to His promise, look for ior through us your apostles. vnew heavens and a wnew earth in which righ- 3 Knowing this first, that scoffers will come teousness dwells. in the last days, dwalking after their own lusts, 14 ¶ Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His for these things, be diligent xto be found by coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all Him in peace, without spot and blameless. things continue as they were from the begin- 15 And regard ythe longsuffering of our Lord ning of ecreation. as salvation, even as our beloved brother Paul 5 For this they willfully forget, that fby the also according to the wisdom given to him has word of God the heavens were of old and the written to you, earth gstanding out of the water and in the wa- 16 as also in all his zletters, speaking in them ter, of these things, in which are some things hard 6 hthrough which the world that then existed to understand, which those who are untaught was destroyed, being overflowed with water. and unstable distort to their own destruction, 7 But ithe heavens and the earth that are now, as they do also athe other Scriptures. are reserved by the same word, reserved for 17 ¶ You therefore, beloved, bseeing you know jfire until the day of judgment and destruction these things before, cbeware lest you also, be- of ungodly men. ing led away with the error of the wicked, fall 8 ¶ But beloved, do not be ignorant of this one from your own steadfastness. thing, that with the Lord one day is as ka thou- 18 dBut grow in grace and the knowledge of sand years and a thousand years as one day. our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. eTo Him be 9 lThe Lord is not slack concerning His prom- glory both now and forever. Amen. 1 JOHN Chapter 1 have handled, we proclaim concerning the The Word of Life eWord of life. 1 ¶ That awhich was from the beginning, that 2 For fthe life gwas manifested and we have we have heard, that we have bseen with our seen hand bear witness and show to you that eyes, cthat we have looked upon and dour hands eternal life that was iwith the Father and was t Lk 12:47 u Pv 26:11 Chaper 3: a 2 Pt 1:3 b 2 Pt 1:21 c Jd 17 d 2 Pt 2:10 e Gn 6:1-7 f Gn 1:6,9 g Ps 24:2; 136:6 h Gn 7:11,12,21- 34 i 2 Pt 3:10,12 j 2 Th 1:8 k Ps 90:4 l Hk 2:3 m Is 30:18 n Ez 33:11 o Rm 2:4 p Mt 24:42,43; Lk 12:39; 1 Th 5:2; Rv 3:3; 16:15 q Ps 102:25,26 r 1 Pt 1:25 s 1 Co 1:7,8 t Ps 50:3 u Mc 1:4 v Is 65:17; 66:22 w Rv 21:1 x 1 Co 1:8; 15:58 y Rm 2:4 z 1 Co 15:24 a 2 Tm 3:16 b Mk 13:23 c Ep 4:14 d Ep 4:15 e 2 Tm 4:18 1 JOHN: Chapter 1: a Jn 1:1 b Jn 1:14 c 2 Pt 1:16 d Lk 24:39 e Jn 1:1,4,14 f Jn 1:4 g Rm 16:26 h Jn 21:24 i Jn 1:1,18; 16:28 269 International King James Version 1 John 2 manifested to us. you, but an old commandment that you had 3 That which we have seen and heard we de- ifrom the beginning. The old commandment is clare to you so that you also may have fellow- the word that you have heard. ship with us, and truly our fellowship is jwith 8 Again, ja new commandment I write to you, the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. which is true in Him and in you, kbecause the 4 And these things we write to you so kthat darkness is passing and lthe true Light is al- your joy may be full. ready shining. 9 ¶ mHe who says he is in the Light, and hates Walking in the Light his brother, is in darkness even until now. 5 ¶ lThis then is the message that we have heard 10 nHe who loves his brother abides in the from Him and declare to you, that mGod is light Light and othere is no cause for stumbling in and in Him is no darkness at all. him. 6 nIf we say that we have fellowship with Him, 11 But he who phates his brother is in dark- and walk in darkness, we lie and do not prac- ness and qwalks in darkness, and does not know tice the truth. where he is going because the darkness has 7 But if we owalk in the light as He is in the blinded his eyes. light, we have fellowship with one another and 12 I write to you, little children, rbecause your pthe blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us sins have been forgiven for His name’s sake. from all sin. 13 I write to you, fathers, because you have 8 ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive known Him who is sfrom the beginning. I write ourselves and the truth is not in us. to you, young men, because you have over- 9 If we qconfess our sins, He is rfaithful and come the wicked one. I write to you, little chil- just to forgive us our sins and to scleanse us dren, because you have tknown the Father. from all unrighteousness. 14 I have written to you, fathers, because you 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we tmake have known Him who is from the beginning. I Him a liar and His word is not in us. have written to you, young men, because uyou are strong and the word of God abides in you. Chapter 2 And you have overcome the wicked one. 1 ¶ My little children, these things I write to you so that you do not sin. And if anyone sins, Love of the World awe have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus 15 ¶ vDo not love the world nor the things in Christ the righteous. the world. wIf anyone loves the world, the love 2 And bHe is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, of the Father is not in him. and not for ours only, but calso for the whole 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the world. flesh and xthe lust of the eyes and the pride of 3 ¶ And by this we know that we know Him, if life, is not from the Father, but is from the we keep His commandments. world. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not 17 And ythe world is passing away with its keep His commandments, is a dliar. And the lust. But he who does the will of God abides truth is not in him. forever. 5 But ewhoever keeps His word, fin him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this Antichrists we know that we are in Him. 18 ¶ zLittle children, ait is the last hour. And as 6 gHe who says he abides in Him hought him- you have heard that the bantichrist is coming, self also to walk just as He walked. ceven now there are many antichrists. By this 7 ¶ Beloved, I write no new commandment to we know dthat it is the last hour. j 1 Co 1:9 k Jn 15:11; 16:24 l 1 Jn 3:11 m 1 Tm 6:16 n 1 Jn 2:9-11 o Is 21:5 p 1 Co 6:11 q Pv 28:13 r Rm 3:24-26 s Ps 51:2 t 1 Jn 5:10 Chapter 2: a Hb 7:25; 9:24 b Rm 3:25 c Jn 1:29 d Rm 3:4 e Jn 14:21,23 f 1 Jn 4:12 g Jn 15:4 h 1 Pt 2:21 i 1 Jn 3:11,23; 4:21 j Jn 13:34; 15:12 k Rm 13:12 l Jn 1:9; 8:12; 12:35 m 1 Co 13:2 n 1 Jn 3:14 o 2 Pt 1:10 p 1 Jn 2:9; 3:15; 4:20 q Jn 12:35 r 1 Co 6:11 s Jn 1:1 t Rm 8:15-17 u Ep 6:10 v Rm 12:2 w Js 4:4 x Ec 5:10,11 y 1 Co 7:31 z Jn 21:5 a 1 Pt 4:7 b 2 Th 2:3 c 2 Jn 7 d 1 Tm 4:1 270 International King James Version 1 John 3 19 eThey went out from us, but they were not 2 Beloved, dnow we are the children of God, of us, for fif they had been of us, they would and eit has not yet been revealed what we will have continued with us. But they went out so be. But we know that when He appears, fwe gthat they might be made manifest that they will be like Him, for gwe will see Him as He is. were not all of us. 3 And heveryone who has this hope in Him 20 ¶ But hyou have an anointing ifrom the Holy purifies himself, just as He is pure. One, and jyou know all things. 4 ¶ Whoever commits sin also commits law- 21 I have not written to you because you do lessness, and isin is lawlessness. not know the truth, but because you know it, 5 And you know jthat He was manifested to and because no lie is of the truth. ktake away our sins. And lin Him there is no 22 ¶ kWho is a liar? It is the one who denies sin. that lJesus is the Christ. This is the antichrist, 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Who- the one who denies the Father and the Son. ever sins has not seen Him or known Him. 23 mWhoever denies the Son does not have 7 ¶ Little children, let no one deceive you. He the nFather. oHe who acknowledges the Son who practices righteousness is righteous, just has the Father also. as He is righteous. 24 ¶ Therefore, let that abide in you pwhich 8 mHe who commits sin is of the devil, for the you heard from the beginning. If what you devil has sinned from the beginning. For this heard from the beginning abides in you, qyou purpose the Son of God was manifested, so also will continue in the Son and in the Father. nthat He might destroy the works of the devil. 25 And rthis is the promise that He has prom- 9 Whoever has been oborn from God does not ised us: eternal life. commit sin, for pHis seed remains in him. And 26 ¶ These things I have written to you con- he cannot sin because he is born from God. cerning those who are trying to deceive you. 27 But the sanointing that you have received Loving One Another from Him abides in you, and tyou do not need 10 ¶ In this the children of God and the chil- that anyone teach you. But as the same anoint- dren of the devil are manifest: Whoever does ing uteaches you all things, and is true and is not practice righteousness is not from God, nor not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide the one who does not love his brother. in Him. 11 For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, qthat we should love one another, Children of God 12 not as rCain, who was of the wicked one 28 ¶ And now, little children, abide in Him so and murdered his brother. And for what rea- that when He appears, we may have son did he murder him? Because his own works vconfidence and not shrink away from Him at were evil and his brother’s righteous. His coming. 13 ¶ My brethren, do not marvel if sthe world 29 wIf you know that He is righteous, you know hates you. that xeveryone who practices righteousness has 14 We know that we have passed from death been born from Him. to life because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. Chapter 3 15 tWhoever hates his brother is a murderer. 1 ¶ Behold, awhat manner of love the Father And you know that uno murderer has eternal has bestowed on us, that bwe should be called life abiding in him. children of God. And such we are. Therefore, 16 ¶ vBy this we know love, wbecause He laid the world does not know us cbecause it did not down His life for us. And we ought to lay down know Him. our lives for the brethren. e Dt 13:13 f Mt 24:24 g 1 Co 11:19 h 2 Co 1:21 i At 3:14 j Jn 16:13 k 2 Jn 7 l 1 Jn 4:3 m Jn 15:23 n Jn 5:23 o 1 Jn 4:15; 5:1 p 2 Jn 5,6 q Jn 14:23 r Jn 3:14-16; 6:40; 17:2,3 s Jn 14:16; 16:13 t Jr 31:33 u Jn 14:16 v 1 Jn 3:21; 4:17; 5:14 w At 22:14 x 1 Jn 3:7,10 Chapter 3: a 1 Jn 4:10 b Jn 1:12 c Jn 15:18,21; 16:3 d Rm 8:15,16 e Rm 8:18,19,23 f Rm 8:29 g Ps 16:11 h 1 Jn 4:17 i Rm 4:15 j 1 Jn 1:2; 3:8 k Jn 1:29 l 2 Co 5:21 m Mt 13:38 n Lk 10:18 o Jn 1:3; 3:3 p 1 Pt 1:23 q Jn 13:34; 15:12 r Gn 4:4,8 s Jn 15:18; 17:14 t Mt 5:21 u Gl 5:20,21 v Jn 3:16 w Jn 10:11; 15:13 271 International King James Version 1 John 5 17 But xwhoever has this world’s goods, and spirit of error. sees his brother in need and closes his heart 7 ¶ hBeloved, let us love one another, for love against him, how does the love of God abide is from God. And everyone who iloves is born in him? from God and knows God. 18 ¶ My little children, ylet us not love in word 8 He who does not love does not know God, or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. for God is love. 19 And by this we will know zthat we are of 9 jIn this the love of God was manifested to the truth, and will assure our heart before Him. us, that God sent His only begotten kSon into 20 aFor if our heart condemns us, God is the world so that we might live through Him. greater than our heart, and knows all things. 10 In this is love, lnot that we loved God, but 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn that He loved us and sent His Son mto be the us, bwe have confidence toward God. atoning sacrifice for our sins. 22 And cwhatever we ask, we receive from 11 Beloved, nif God so loved us, we ought Him, because we keep His commandments and also to love one another. ddo those things that are pleasing in His sight. 12 ¶ oNo one has seen God at any time. If we 23 And this is His commandment, that we love one another, God dwells in us and His should believe on the name of His Son Jesus love is perfected in us. Christ, eand love one another, just as He gave 13 pBy this we know that we dwell in Him and us commandment. He in us, because He has given to us from His 24 ¶ And fhe who keeps His commandments Spirit. gabides in Him, and He in him. And hby this 14 And qwe have seen and do testify that rthe we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the whom He has given to us. world. 15 sWhoever confesses that Jesus is the Son Chapter 4 of God, God dwells in him and he in God. Testing the Spirits 16 And we have known and believed the love 1 ¶ Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but that God has for us. God is love, and the who atest the spirits to see whether they are from dwells in love dwells in God and God uin him. God, because bmany false prophets have gone 17 ¶ In this is our love made perfect, so that out into the world. vwe may have boldness in the day of judgment. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: cEvery Because as He is, so also are we in this world. spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come 18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love in the flesh is from God, casts out fear, because fear has torment. He 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus who fears is not made perfect in love. is not from God. And this is the spirit of the 19 wWe love because He first loved us. antichrist, of which you have heard was com- 20 ¶ xIf anyone says, “I love God,” and hates ing, and even now is already in the world. his brother, he is a liar, for he who does not 4 ¶ You are from God, little children, and have love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love overcome them because greater is He who is God ywhom he has not seen. in you than dhe who is in the world. 21 And zthis commandment we have from 5 eThey are from the world. Therefore, they Him, that he who loves God should love his speak from the world and fthe world hears brother also. them. 6 We are from God. He who knows God hears Chapter 5 us. He who is not from God does not hear us. Faith in the Son gBy this we know the spirit of truth and the 1 ¶ Whoever believes that aJesus is the Christ x Dt 15:7 y Ez 33:31 z Jn 18:37 a 1 Co 4:4,5 b 1 Jn 2:38; 5:14 c Ps 34:15 d Jn 8:29 e Mt 22:39 f Jn 14:23 g Jn 14:21; 17:21 h Rm 8:9,14,16 Chapter 4: a 1 Co 14:29 b Mt 24:5 c 1 Co 12:3 d Jn 14:30; 16:11 e Jn 3:31 f Jn 15:19; 17:14 g 1 Co 2:12-16 h 1 Jn 3:10,11,23 i 1 Th 4:9 j Rm 5:8 k Jn 3:16 l Ti 3:5 m 1 Jn 2:2 n Mt 18:33 o Jn 1:18 p Jn 14:20 q Jn 1:14 r Jn 3:17; 4:42 s Rm 10:9 t 1 Jn 3:24 u Jn 14:23 v 1 Jn 2:28 w 1 Jn 4:10 x 1 Jn 2:14 y 1 Jn 4:12 z Mt 5:43,44; 22:39 Chapter 5: a 1 Jn 2:22; 4:2,15 272 International King James Version 2 John is bborn from God. And everyone who loves 12 rHe who has the Son has the life. He who Him who gives birth also loves him who is does not have the Son of God does not have born of Him. the life. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and ckeep His com- Confidence in Christ mandments. 13 ¶ These things I have written to you who 3 dFor this is the love of God, that we keep believe on the name of the Son of God, so that His commandments. And eHis commandments you may know that you have eternal life. are not burdensome. 14 ¶ And this is the confidence that we have in 4 For fwhoever is born from God overcomes Him, that sif we ask anything according to His the world. And this is the victory gthat over- will, He hears us. comes the world, our faith. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but we ask, we know that we have the petitions hhe who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? that we have asked from Him. 6 ¶ This is He who came iby water and blood, 16 ¶ If anyone sees his brother committing a Jesus Christ; not by the water only, but by the sin not leading to death, he will ask and tHe water and the blood. And jit is the Spirit who will give to him life for those who do not com- bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth. mit sin unto death. uThere is a sin unto death. 7 For there are three who bear witness: (the vI do not say that he should pray for this. Father, kthe Word, and the Holy Spirit; land 17 wAll unrighteousness is sin. And there is a these three are one sin not leading to death. 8 and there are three that bear witness on 18 ¶ We know that xwhoever is born from God earth:) mthe Spirit and the water and the blood. does not sin. But he who is born from God And these three are in agreement. ykeeps himself, and the wicked one does not 9 ¶ If we receive nthe witness of men, the wit- touch him. ness of God is greater. oFor this is the witness 19 ¶ And we know that we are from God, and of God, that He has testified concerning His zthe whole world lies in wickedness. Son. 20 ¶ And we know that the aSon of God is 10 He who believes in the Son of God phas come and bhas given us understanding so cthat the witness in himself. He who does not be- we may know Him who is true. And we are in lieve God, qhas made Him a liar, because he Him who is true, even in His Son Jesus Christ. does not believe the testimony that God gave dThis is the true God eand eternal life. of His Son. 21 ¶ Little children, keep yourselves from 11 And this is the testimony, that God has given idols. Amen. us eternal life and this life is in His Son. 2 JOHN 1 ¶ The elder to the elect lady and her children walking in truth, just as we have received dren, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but a commandment from the Father. also all those who have known athe truth, 5 And now I urge you, lady, not as though 2 for the sake of the truth that dwells in us and writing a new commandment to you, but what will be with us forever. we had from the beginning, dthat we love one 3 ¶ bGrace, mercy and peace will be with us another. from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus 6 And ethis is love, that we walk according to Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. His commandments. This is the command- 4 ¶ I crejoiced greatly that I found your chil- ment, that fas you have heard from the begin- b Jn 1:13 c Jn 15:10 d Jn 14:15 e Mt 11:30; 23:4 f Jn 16:33 g 1 Jn 2:13; 4:4 h 1 Co 15:57 i Jn 1:31-34 j Jn 14:17 k Jn 1:1 l Jn 10:30 m Jn 15:26 n Jn 5:34,37; 8:17,18 o Mt 3:16,17 p Rm 8:16 q Jn 3:18,33 r Jn 3:15,36; 6:47; 17:2,3 s 1 Jn 2:28; 3:21,22 t Jb 42:8 u Mt 12:31 v Jr 7:16; 14:11 w 1 Jn 3:4 x 1 Pt 1:23 y Js 1:27 z Gl 1:4 a 1 Jn 4:2 b Lk 24:45 c Jn 17:3 d Is 9:6 e 1 Jn 5:11,12 2 JOHN: a Cl 1:5 b 1 Tm 1:2 c 3 Jn 3,4 d Jn 13:34,35; 15:12,17 e 1 Jn 2:5; 5:3 f 1 Jn 2:24 273 International King James Version 3 John / Jude ning, you should walk in it. 10 If anyone comes to you and mdoes not bring 7 ¶ For gmany deceivers have gone out into this teaching, do not receive him into your the world hwho do not confess that Jesus Christ house and do not give him greeting. is coming in the flesh. iThis is the deceiver and 11 For he who gives him greeting participates the antichrist. in his evil deeds. 8 jLook to yourselves so kthat you do not lose 12 ¶ nHaving many things to write to you, I those things that we have accomplished, but did not want to write with paper and ink. But I that you may receive a full reward. trust to come to you and speak face to face so 9 ¶ lWhoever goes ahead and does not abide othat our joy may be full. in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. 13 ¶ pThe children of your elect sister greet He who abides in the teaching of Christ, he you. Amen. has both the Father and the Son. 3 JOHN 1 ¶ The elder to the beloved Gaius, awhom I 9 ¶ I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who love in truth. loves to be first among them, does not receive 2 ¶ Beloved, I pray that in all things you may us. prosper and be in health, just as your soul pros- 10 Therefore, if I come I will remember his pers. deeds that he does, gunjustly accusing us with 3 For I brejoiced greatly when brethren came malicious words. And not content with that, he and testified of the truth that is in you, just as himself does not receive the brethren, and for- you walk in truth. bids those who would. And he casts them out of 4 I have no greater cjoy than to hear that dmy the church. children walk in the truth. 11 ¶ Beloved, hdo not follow what is evil, but 5 ¶ Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do what is good. iHe who does good is from God. for the brethren and especially for strangers, He who does evil has not seen jGod. 6 who have borne witness of your love before 12 Demetrius khas a good report from all, and the church. You will do well to support them on of the truth itself. And we also bear testimony, their journey in a manner worthy of God. land you know that our testimony is true. 7 For they went forth for the sake of the Name, 13 ¶ mI had many things to write to you, but I etaking nothing from the Gentiles. will not with ink and pen write them to you. 8 Therefore, we ought fto show hospitality to 14 But I hope to see you shortly and we will such men so that we might be fellow workers speak face to face. Peace be to you. Our friends for the truth. greet you. Greet the friends by name. JUDE 1 ¶ Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ and felt it necessary to write to you, exhorting that abrother of James, to those who are bloved by fyou earnestly contend for the faith that was God the Father and cpreserved in Jesus Christ. once for all delivered to the saints. 2 ¶ Mercy and dpeace and love be multiplied 4 For certain men have crept in unnoticed, to you. who were long before marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men who turn the grace Doom of the Ungodly of our God into licentiousness and deny our 3 ¶ Beloved, while I was giving all diligence only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. to write to you eabout our common salvation, I 5 ¶ But I want to remind you, though you once g 1 Jn 2:19; 4:1 h 1 Jn 4:2 i 1 Jn 2:22 j Mk 13:9 k Gl 3:4 l Jn 7:16; 8:31 m Rm 16:17 n 3 Jn 13,14 o Jn 17:13 p 1 Pt 5:13 3 JOHN: a 2 Jn 1 b 2 Jn 4 c 1 Th 2:19,20 d 1 Co 4:15 e 1 Co 9:12,15 f Mt 10:40 g Pv 10:8,10 h Ps 34:14; 37:27 i 1 Jn 2:29; 3:10 j 1 Jn 3:10 k 1 Tm 3:7 l Jn 19:35; 21:24 m 2 Jn 12 JUDE: a At 1:13 b Rm 1:7 c Jn 17:11,12 d 1 Pt 1:2 e Ti 1:4 f Ph 1:27 274 International King James Version Revelation 1 knew this, how that gthe Lord, having saved 15 to execute judgment on all, and to convict the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward all who are ungodly among them of all their destroyed those who did not believe. ungodly deeds that they have committed in an 6 And the angels who did not keep their first ungodly way, and of all the tharsh things that domain, but left their proper abode, He has ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.” reserved in everlasting chains under darkness 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walk- for the judgment of the great day. ing after their own lusts. And their umouth 7 hSodom and Gomorrah and the cities around speaks great swelling words, vflattering people them in like manner, giving themselves over to gain advantage. to fornication and going after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance Remain Faithful of eternal fire. 17 ¶ wBut you, beloved, remember the words 8 iLikewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, that were spoken before by the apostles of our despise dominion, and jspeak evil of dignitar- Lord Jesus Christ, ies. 18 that they told you xthere would be mockers 9 But Michael the archangel, when contend- in the last time who would walk after their own ing with the devil and disputed about the body ungodly lusts. of Moses, dared not bring against him a rail- 19 These are worldly-minded ones who cause ing accusation. But he said, k“The Lord rebuke divisions, not having the Spirit. you.” 20 ¶ But you, beloved, ybuilding yourselves 10 lBut these speak evil of those things that up on your most holy faith, zpraying in the Holy they do not know. But what they know natu- Spirit, rally, like brute beasts, in these things they cor- 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, alooking rupt themselves. for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto 11 Woe to them! For they have gone in the eternal life. way mof Cain and nhave run greedily after the 22 ¶ And on some who are doubting, have error of Balaam for reward, and perished oin compassion. the rebellion of Korah. 23 And bothers save, cpulling them out of the 12 ¶ These are spots in your love feasts when fire. And on some have mercy with fear, hat- they feast with you, feeding themselves with- ing even dthe garment pulluted by the flesh. out fear. They are clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, Doxology plucked up by the roots, twice dead. 24 ¶ eNow to Him who is able to keep you 13 pThey are raging waves of the sea, qfoaming from falling and fto present you faultless be- out their own shame; wandering stars rfor fore the presence of His glory with exceeding whom is reserved the blackness of darkness joy, forever. 25 to the only God our Savior, through Jesus 14 ¶ Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, Christ our Lord, be glory and majesty, domin- prophesied of these, saying, s“Behold, the Lord ion and power, before all time and now and came with ten thousands of His saints forever. Amen. REVELATION Chapter 1 things that must shortly come to pass. And bHe Prologue sent and signified it by His angel to His bond- 1 ¶ The revelation of Jesus Christ athat God servant John, gave to Him to show to His bondservants, 2 cwho testified to the word of God and to the g 1 Co 10:5-10 h Gn 19:24 i 2 Pt 2:10 j Ex 22:28 k Zc 3:2 l 2 Pt 2:12 m Gn 4:3-8 n 2 Pt 2:15 o Nm 16:1-3,31-35 p Is 57:20 q Ph 3:19 r 2 Pt 2:17 s Mt 16:27; 25:31 t 1 Sm 2:3 u 2 Pt 2:18 v Pv 28:21 w 2 Pt 3:2 x 1 Tm 4:1 y Cl 2:7 z Rm 8:26 a Ti 2:13 b Rm 11:14 c Am 4:11 d Zc 3:4,5 e Ep 3:20 f Cl 1:22REVELATION: Chapter 1: a Jn 3:32 b Rv 22:6 c 1 Co 1:6 275 International King James Version Revelation 2 testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things dthat he garment down to the feet and fdressed around saw. the chest with a golden sash. 3 eBlessed is he who reads and those who hear 14 His head and His ghair were white like wool, the words of this prophecy, and keep those as white as snow. And hHis eyes were like a things that are written in it, for the time is fat flame of fire. hand. 15 And iHis feet were like fine brass, as if they were refined in a furnace. And jHis voice was Greetings like the sound of many waters. 4 ¶ John, to the seven churches that are in Asia. 16 And kHe had in His right hand seven stars. Grace to you and peace from gHim who is and And lout of His mouth went a sharp two-edged hwho was and who is to come, and ifrom the sword. And mHis face was like the sun shining seven spirits who are before His throne, in its strength. 5 and from Jesus Christ, the jfaithful kwitness, 17 So nwhen I saw Him, I fell at His feet as the lfirstborn from the dead, and mthe ruler of dead. Then oHe laid His right hand on me, say- the kings of the earth. To Him nwho loves us ing, “Do not fear. pI am the first and the last. and owashed us from our sins in His own blood, 18 q“I am He who lives. And I was dead, and 6 and has pmade us to be a kingdom, priests to behold, rI am alive forevermore. And sI have His God and Father, qto Him be glory and do- the keys of death and of Hades. minion forever and ever. Amen. 19 “Therefore, write the things that you have 7 ¶ Behold, He is coming with the rclouds, and tseen and uthe things that are, and vthe things every eye will see Him, and sthose also who that will be after these things, pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth 20 “the mystery of the seven stars that you will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen. saw in My right hand, and the seven golden 8 ¶ t“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the lampstands. The seven stars are wthe angels of Lord God, u“who is and who was and who is the seven churches. And xthe seven lampstands to come, the vAlmighty.” are the seven churches.

The Son of Man Chapter 2 9 ¶ I, John, your brother and wcompanion in Message to Ephesus the tribulation, and in the xkingdom and pa- 1 ¶ “To the angel of the church of Ephesus tience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is write, ‘These things says aHe who holds the called Patmos because of the word of God and seven stars in His right hand, bwho walks in for the testimony of Jesus Christ. the middle of the seven golden lampstands. 10 yI was in the Spirit on the zLord’s Day and 2 c‘I know your works and your labor and your heard behind me aa loud voice as the sound of patience, and how you cannot bear those who a trumpet, are evil. And dyou have tested those ewho say 11 saying, “What you see, write on a scroll they are apostles, and are not, and have found and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus them liars. and to Smyrna and to Pergamos and to Thyatira 3 ‘And you have perseverance and patience. and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to You have labored for My name’s sake and have Laodicea.” fnot become weary. 12 ¶ And I turned to see the voice that spoke 4 ‘Nevertheless, I have this against you, that with me. And having turned, bI saw seven you have left your first love. golden lampstands. 5 ‘Therefore, remember from where you have 13 cAnd in the middle of the seven lampstands fallen, and repent and do the first works, or I saw done like the Son of Man, eclothed with a gelse I will come to you quickly and will re- d 1 Jn 1:1 e Lk 11:28 f Js 5:8 g Ex 3:14 h Jn 1:1 i Is 11:2 j Jn 8:14 k Is 55:4 l Ps 89:27; Cl 1:18 m Rv 17:14 n Jn 13:34 o Hb 9:14 p 1 Pt 2:5,9 q 1 Tm 6:16 r Mt 24:30 s Zc 12:10-14 t Is 41:4 u Rv 4:8; 11:17 v Is 9:6 w Ph 1:7 x 2 Tm 2:12 y At 10:10 z At 20:7 a Rv 4:1 b Ex 25:37 c Rv 2:1 d Ez 1:26 e Dn 10:5 f Rv 15:6 g Dn 7:9 h Dn 10:6 i Ez 1:7 j Ez 1:24; 43:2 k Rv 1:20; 2:1; 3:1 l Is 49:2 m Mt 17:2 n Ez 1:28 o Dn 8:18; 10:10,12 p Is 41:4; 44:6; 48:12 q Rm 6:9 r Rv 4:9 s Ps 68:20 t Rv 1:9-18 u Rv 2:1 v Rv 4:1 w Rv 2:1 x Zc 4:2 Chapter 2: a Rv 1:16 b Rv 1:13 c Ps 1:6 d 1 Jn 4:1 e 2 Co 11:13 f Gl 6:9 g Mt 21:41 276 International King James Version Revelation 2 move your lampstand out of its place—unless 17 ¶ ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the you repent. Spirit says to the churches. To him who over- 6 ‘But this you have, that you hate the deeds comes I will give of the hidden ymanna. And I of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. will give him a white stone, and on the stone a 7 ¶ h‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the znew name written that no one knows except Spirit says to the churches. To him who over- he who receives it.’” comes I will give ito eat of the jtree of life that is in the paradise of God.’” Message to Thyatira 18 ¶ “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira Message to Smyrna write, ‘These things says the Son of God awho 8 ¶ “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna has His eyes like a flame of fire and His feet write, ‘These things says kthe first and the last, are like fine brass. who was dead and came to life. 19 b‘I know your works and love and service 9 ‘I know your works and tribulation and pov- and faith and your patience. And as for your erty. But you are lrich. And I know the blas- works, the last are greater than the first. phemy of mthose who say they are Jews and 20 ‘Nevertheless, I have a few things against are not, nbut are a synagogue of Satan. you because you tolerate that woman cJezebel, 10 o‘Do not fear those things that you will who calls herself a prophetess and teaches and suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you deceives My bondservants dto commit forni- into prison so that you may be tested. And you cation and to eat things sacrificed to idols. will have tribulation ten days. pBe faithful unto 21 ‘And I have given her time eto repent of death and I will give you qthe crown of life. her fornication, but she does not want to re- 11 ¶ r‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the pent. Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes 22 ‘Behold, I will cast her into a sickbed, and will not be hurt by sthe second death.’” those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her ways. Message to Pergamum 23 ‘And I will kill her children with death. 12 ¶ “And to the angel of the church in And all the churches will know that I am He Pergamum write, ‘These things says tHe who who fsearches the minds and hearts. And I will has the sharp two-edged sword. give to each one of you according to your 13 ‘I know your works and where you dwell, works. even where Satan’s throne is. And you hold 24 ¶ ‘But I say to you and to the rest in Thyatira, fast to My name and have not denied My faith, as many as have not this teaching and who have even in those days in which Antipas was My not known the gdeep things of Satan, as they faithful martyr, who was killed among you call them, hI will put on you no other burden. where Satan dwells. 25 ‘But iwhat you have already, hold fast un- 14 ‘But I have a few things against you be- til I come. cause you have there those who hold the teach- 26 ‘And he who overcomes and keeps jMy ing of uBalaam, who taught Balak to cast a works unto the end, kto him I will give power stumbling block before the children of Israel, over the nations— vto eat things sacrificed to idols and wto com- 27 ¶ l‘and he will rule them with a rod of iron. mit fornication. As the vessels of pottery, they will be broken 15 ‘So you also have those who hold the teach- to pieces’—just as I received from My Father. ing of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 28 ‘And I will give him mthe morning star. 16 ‘Therefore, repent, or else I will come to 29 ¶ ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the you quickly. And I xwill fight against them with Spirit says to the churches.’” the sword of My mouth. h Mt 11:15 i Rv 22:2,14 j Gn 2:9; 3:22 k Rv 1:8,17,18 l Lk 12:21 m Rm 2:17 n Rv 3:9 o Mt 10:22 p Mt 24:13 q Js 1:12 r Rv 13:9 s Rv 20:6,14; 21:8 t Rv 1:16; 2:16 u Nm 31:16 v At 15:29 w 1 Co 6:13 x 2 Th 2:8 y Ex 16:33,34 z Rv 3:12 a Rv 1:14,15 b Rv 2:2 c 1 Kg 16:31; 21:25 d Ex 34:15 e Rv 9:20; 16:9,11 f Jr 11:20; 17:10 g 2 Tm 3:1-9 h At 15:28 i Rv 3:11 j Jn 6:29 k Mt 19:28 l Ps 2:8,9; Rv 12:5; 19:15 m 2 Pt 1:19 277 International King James Version Revelation 3 Chapter 3 to test those who dwell yon the earth. Message to Sardis 11 z‘I am coming quickly. aHold fast what you 1 ¶ “And to the angel of the church in Sardis have so that no one takes byour crown. write, ‘These things says He who ahas the seven 12 ‘He who overcomes, I will make ca pillar spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your in the temple of My God, and he dwill not go works, that you have a name that you live, but out anymore. And eI will write on him the name you are dead. of My God and the name of the city of My 2 ‘Be watchful and strengthen the things that God, the fnew Jerusalem that gcomes down out remain, that are ready to die, for I have not of heaven from My God. hAnd I will write on found your works completed before My God. him My new name. 3 b‘Therefore, remember how you have re- 13 ¶ i‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the ceived and heard. Hold fast and crepent. Spirit says to the churches.’” dTherefore, if you will not watch, I will come on you eas a thief and you will not know what Message to Laodicea hour I will come on you. 14 ¶ “And to the angel of the church in 4 ‘Nevertheless, you have fa few names in Laodicea write, j‘These things says the Amen, Sardis who have not gdefiled their garments. kthe faithful and true witness, lthe ruler of the And they will walk with Me hin white, for they creation of God. are worthy. 15 m‘I know your works, that you are neither 5 ‘He who overcomes, the same iwill be cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or clothed in white garments. And I will not jblot hot. his name from the kbook of life. But lI will con- 16 ‘So then, because you are lukewarm, and fess his name before My Father and before His neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of My angels. mouth. 6 ¶ m‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the 17 ‘You say, n“I am rich and increased with Spirit says to the churches.’” goods and have need of nothing.” But you do not know that you are wretched and miserable Message to Philadelphia and poor and blind and naked. 7 ¶ “And to the angel of the church in Phila- 18 ‘I counsel you oto buy from Me gold re- delphia write, ‘These things says nHe who is fined in the fire so that you may be rich, and holy and otrue, who phas the key of David. qHe pwhite garments so that you may be clothed, opens and no one shuts, and rshuts, and no one and that the shame of your nakedness will not opens. be revealed. And I will anoint your eyes with 8 s‘I know your works. Behold, I have set be- eye salve so that you may see. fore you tan open door and no one can shut it, 19 q‘As many as I love, I rebuke and rchasten. for you have a little strength and have kept My Therefore, be zealous and repent. word and have not denied My name. 20 ‘Behold, sI stand at the door and knock. tIf 9 ‘Behold, I will make uthose of the synagogue anyone hears My voice and opens the door, uI of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, will come in to him and will sup with him, and but lie—vI will make them come and fall down he with Me. before your feet. And I will make them to know 21 ‘To him who overcomes vI will grant to sit that I have loved you. with Me on My throne, just as I also overcame 10 ‘Because you have kept the word of My and sat down with My Father on His throne. perseverance, wI also will keep you from the 22 ¶ w‘He who has an ear, let him hear what hour of trial that will come on xthe whole world the Spirit says to the churches.’”

Chapter 3: a Rv 1:4,16 b 1 Tm 6:20 c Rv 3:19 d Mt 24:42,43 e Rv 16:15 f At 1:15 g Jd 23 h Rv 4:4; 6:11 i Rv 19:8 j Ex 32:32 k Ph 4:3 l Lk 12:8 m Rv 2:7 n At 3:14 o 1 Jn 5:20 p Is 9:7; 22:22 q Mt 16:19 r Jb 12:14 s Rv 3:1 t 1 Co 16:9 u Rv 2:9 v Is 45:14; 49:23; 60:14 w 2 Pt 2:9 x Lk 2:1 y Is 24:17 z Ph 4:5 a Rv 2:25 b Rv 2:10 c 1 Kg 7:21 d Ps 23:6 e Rv 14:1-22:4 f Hb 12:22 g Rv 21:2 h Rv 2:17; 22:4 i Rv 2:7 j 2 Co 1:20 k Rv 1:5; 3:7; 19:11 l Cl 1:15 m Rv 3:1 n Hs 12:8 o Is 55:1 p 2 Co 5:3 q Jb 5:17 r Hb 12:6 s Ss 5:2 t Lk 12:36,37 u Jn 14:23 v Mt 19:28 w Rv 2:7 278 International King James Version Revelation 5 Chapter 4 they were created and have their existence.” The Throne in Heaven 1 ¶ After this I looked, and behold, a door was Chapter 5 aopened in heaven. And the first voice that I The Scroll and the Lamb heard was like ba trumpet speaking with me, 1 ¶ Then I saw in the right hand of Him who saying, “Come up here and I will show you sat on the throne aa scroll written inside and on things that must take place.” the back, bsealed with seven seals. 2 ¶ Then immediately cI was in the spirit. And 2 I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud behold, da throne was set in heaven and One voice, c“Who is worthy to break the seals and sitting on the throne. open the scroll?” 3 And He who was sitting was like ea jasper 3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under and a sardius stone. And fthere was a rainbow the earth was able to open the scroll or to look around the throne, like an emerald in appear- into it. ance. 4 So I wept much because no one was found 4 gAnd around the throne were twenty-four worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. thrones. On the seats I saw twenty-four elders 5 And one of the elders said to me, “Do not sitting, hclothed in white garments. And they weep. Behold, dthe Lion of the tribe of eJudah, had crowns of gold on their heads. fthe Root of David, ghas overcome hto open 5 Now out of the throne proceeded ilightnings the scroll and its seven seals.” and thunderings and voices. And there were 6 ¶ Then I looked in the middle of the throne jseven lamps of fire burning before the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the that are kseven spirits of God. middle of the elders, and there stood ia Lamb 6 ¶ Before the throne there was la sea of glass as if it had been slain, having seven horns and like crystal. mIn the midst of the throne and jseven eyes that are kthe seven spirits of God around the throne, were four living creatures sent out into all the earth. full of eyes in front and in back. 7 He came and took the scroll out of the right 7 nThe first living creature was like a lion, and hand lof Him who sat on the throne. the second living creature like a calf, and the 8 ¶ Now when He had taken the scroll, mthe third living creature had a face like a man, and four living creatures and twenty-four elders fell the fourth living creature was like a flying down before the Lamb, each one of them hold- eagle. ing harps and golden bowls full of incense that 8 The four creatures, each one of them having are nthe prayers of saints. osix wings, were full of eyes around and within. 9 oThey sang a new song, saying, p“You are And they do not rest day and night, saying, worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, p“Holy, holy, holy, qLord God Almighty, rwho for You were slain and qhave redeemed us to was and is and is to come.” God rby Your blood out of every tribe and lan- 9 ¶ Whenever the living creatures give glory guage and people and nation. and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the 10 You have made them to be sa kingdom and throne, swho lives forever and ever, tpriests to our God. And they will reign on the 10 tthe twenty-four elders fall down before earth.” Him who sits on the throne and worship Him 11 ¶ Then I looked and I heard the voice of who lives forever and ever. And they cast their many angels around the throne and the living crowns before the throne, saying, creatures and the elders. And the number of 11 ¶ u“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and receive glory and honor and power, vfor You thousands of thousands, created all things, and because of wYour will 12 saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the

Chapter 4: a Ez 1:1 b Rv 1:10 c Rv 1:10 d Is 6:1 e Rv 21:11 f Ez 1:28 g Rv 11:16 h Rv 3:3,4 i Rv 8:5; 11:19; 16:18 j Ex 37:23 k Rv 1:4 l Rv 15:2 m Ez 1:5 n Ez 1:10; 10:14 o Is 6:2 p Is 6:3 q Rv 1:8 r Rv 1:4 s Rv 1:18 t Rv 5:8,14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4 u Rv 1:6; 5:12 v Gn 1:1 w Cl 1:16 Chapter 5: a Ez 2:9,10 b Is 29:11 c Rv 4:11; 5:9 d Gn 49:9 e Hb 7:14 f Is 11:1,10 g Rv 3:21 h Rv 6:1 i Jn 1:29 j Zc 3:9; 4:10 k Rv 1:4; 3:1; 4:5 l Rv 4:2 m Rv 4:8-10; 19:4 n Rv 8:3 o Rv 14:3 p Rv 4:11 q Jn 1:29 r Hb 9:12 s Ex 19:6 t Is 61:6 279 International King James Version Revelation 7 uLamb who was slain to receive power and given to them over a fourth of the earth, pto riches and wisdom and strength and honor and kill with sword and with famine and with death glory and blessing.” and with qthe wild beasts of the earth. 13 ¶ And vevery creature that is in heaven and 9 ¶ And when He opened the fifth seal, I saw on the earth and under the earth, and such as under rthe altar sthe souls of those who had been are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard slain tfor the word of God and for uthe testi- saying, w“Blessing and honor and glory and mony which they held. power be to Him xwho sits on the throne and 10 They cried out with a loud voice, saying, to the Lamb forever and ever.” v“How long, O Lord, wholy and true, xuntil You 14 ¶ Then the four living creatures said, judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell “Amen.” And the elders fell down and wor- on the earth?” shiped. 11 Then ya white robe was given to each one of them. And it was said to them zthat they Chapter 6 should rest for a little while longer until the The Seals number of their fellow servants and their breth- 1 ¶ Then aI saw when the Lamb opened one of ren, who were to be killed as they had been the seven seals. And I heard bone of the four killed, was completed also. living creatures saying as with a voice of thun- 12 ¶ Then I looked when he had opened the der, “Come!” sixth seal. aAnd there was a great earthquake. 2 Then I saw, and behold, ca white horse. And And bthe sun became black like sackcloth made dHe who sat on it had a bow. And ea crown was of hair, and the whole moon became like blood. given to Him. And He went out fconquering 13 cThe stars of heaven fell to the earth as a and to conquer. fig tree drops her unripe figs when it is shaken 3 ¶ When He had opened the second seal, gI by a mighty wind. heard the second living creature say, “Come!” 14 dThe heaven departed like a scroll when it 4 hThen there went out another horse that was is rolled up. And eevery mountain and island red. And power was given to him who sat on it was moved out of their places. ito take peace from the earth, and that men 15 fThe kings of the earth and the great men should kill one another. And there was given and the rich men and the chief captains and to him a great sword. the mighty men and every bondservant and ev- 5 ¶ Then when he had opened the third seal, jI ery free man, ghid themselves in the caves and heard the third living creature say, “Come!” in the rocks of the mountains. And I looked, and behold, ka black horse. And 16 hThen they said to the mountains and rocks, he who sat on it had a pair of lscales in his “Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him hand. who isits on the throne and from the wrath of 6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four the Lamb, living creatures say, “A measure of wheat for 17 “for the great day of His wrath has come, a denarius and three measures of barley for a jand who will be able to stand?” denarius. And see that you mdo not harm the oil and the wine.” Chapter 7 7 ¶ Now when he had opened the fourth seal, The 144,000 nI heard the voice of the fourth living creature 1 ¶ Now after these things I saw four angels say, “Come!” standing at the four corners of the earth, 8 oThen I looked, and behold, a pale horse. aholding the four winds of the earth, bso that And his name who sat on it was Death, and the wind would not blow on the earth or on the Hades followed with him. And power was sea or on any tree. u Is 53:7 v Ph 2:10 w 1 Ch 29:11 x Rv 4:2,3; 6:16; 20:11 Chapter 6: a Rv 5:5-7,12; 13:8 b Rv 4:7 c Zc 1:8; 6:3 d Ps 45:4,5 e Zc 6:11 f Mt 24:5 g Rv 4:7 h Zc 1:8; 6:2 i Mt 24:6,7 j Rv 4:7 k Zc 6:2,6 l Mt 24:7 m Rv 7:3; 9:4 n Rv 4:7 o Zc 6:3 p Ez 5:12,17; 14:21; 29:5 q Lv 26:22 r Rv 8:3 s Rv 20:4 t Rv 1:2,9 u 2 Tm 1:8 v Zc 1:12 w Rv 3:7 x Rv 11:18 y Rv 3:4,5; 7:9 z Hb 11:40 a Mt 24:7 b Jl 2:10,31; 3:15 c Rv 8:10; 9:1 d Is 34:4 e Rv 16:20 f Ps 2:2-4 g Is 2:10,19,21; 24:2 h Lk 23:29,30 i Rv 20:11 j Zp 1:14 Chapter 7: a Dn 7:2 b Rv 7:3; 8:7; 9:4 280 International King James Version Revelation 8 2 I saw another angel ascending from the east, pwhite robes, and from where did they come?” having the seal of the living God. And he cried 14 ¶ Then I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And out with a loud voice to the four angels to whom he said to me, q“These are those coming out of it was given to harm the earth and the sea, the great tribulation. And they have rwashed 3 saying, c“Do not harm the earth, or the sea, their robes and made them white in the blood or the trees, until we have sealed the bondser- of the Lamb. vants of our God don their foreheads.” 15 “Therefore, they are before the throne of 4 eAnd I heard the number of those who were God and serve Him day and night in His sealed. f144,000 gof all the tribes of the chil- temple. And He who sits on the throne will dren of Israel were sealed. sdwell among them. 5 ¶ Of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were 16 t“They will hunger no more, nor thirst any- sealed. Of the tribe of Reuben twelve thou- more, nor will uthe sun beat down on them, sand were sealed. Of the tribe of Gad twelve nor any heat. thousand were sealed. 17 “For the Lamb who is in the midst of the 6 Of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were throne vwill shepherd them and will lead them sealed. Of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thou- to fountains of the waters of life. wAnd God sand were sealed. Of the tribe of Manasseh will wipe away all tears from their eyes.” twelve thousand were sealed. 7 Of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were Chapter 8 sealed. Of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand Seventh Seal & Golden Censer were sealed. Of the tribe of Issachar twelve 1 ¶ Now awhen he had opened the seventh seal, thousand were sealed. there was silence in heaven for about half an 8 Of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were hour. sealed. Of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand 2 bI saw the seven angels who stood before were sealed. Of the tribe of Benjamin twelve God, cand to them were given seven trumpets. thousand were sealed. 3 Then another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer. And there was The Great Multitude given to him much incense so that he should 9 ¶ After these things I looked, and behold, ha offer it with dthe prayers of all saints on ethe great multitude that no one could number, iof golden altar that was before the throne. all nations and tribes and people and languages, 4 And fthe smoke of the incense with the stood before the throne and before the Lamb, prayers of the saints, ascended before God out jclothed with white robes and palm branches of the angel’s hand. in their hands. 5 Then the angel took the censer, filled it with 10 And they cried out with a loud voice, say- fire from the altar, and cast it onto the earth. ing, k“Salvation to our God lwho sits on the And gthere were noises and thunderings and throne and to the Lamb.” hlightnings and ian earthquake. 11 mAnd all the angels stood around the throne 6 ¶ And the seven angels who had the seven and the elders and the four living creatures. trumpets, prepared themselves to sound. Then they fell before the throne on their faces 7 ¶ The first angel sounded and there followed and nworshiped God, jhail and fire mingled with blood. And they 12 osaying, “Amen, blessing and glory and were thrown kto the earth and a third of the wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power earth was burned up. And la third of the trees and might be to our God forever and ever. were burnt up, and all green grass was burnt Amen.” up. 13 ¶ And one of the elders answered, saying 8 ¶ The second angel sounded, mand some- to me, “Who are these who are dressed in thing like a great mountain burning with fire c Rv 6:6 d Rv 22:4 e Rv 9:16 f Rv 14:1,3 g Gn 49:1-27 h Rm 11:25 i Rv 5:9 j Rv 3:5,18; 4:4; 6:11 k Ps 3:8 l Rv 5:13 m Rv 4:6 n Rv 4:11; 5:9,12,14; 11:16 o Rv 5:13,14 p Rv 7:9 q Rv 6:9 r Hb 9:14 s Is 4:5,6 t Is 49:10 u Ps 121:6 v Ps 23:1 w Is 25:8; Rv 21:4 Chapter 8: a Rv 6:1 b Mt 18:10 c 2 Ch 29:25-28 d Rv 5:8 e Ex 30:1 f Ps 141:2 g Rv 11:19; 16:18 h Rv 4:5 i 2 Sm 22:8 j Ez 38:22 k Rv 16:2 l Rv 9:4,15-18 m Jr 51:25 281 International King James Version Revelation 9 was cast into the sea. And na third of the sea will flee from them. obecame blood. 7 ¶ jThe shapes of the locusts were like horses 9 pA third of the living creatures that were in prepared for battle. And kon their heads were the sea and had life, died. A third of the ships crowns like gold. lTheir faces were like the were destroyed. faces of men. 10 The third angel sounded and there fell qa 8 They had hair like the hair of women. And great star from heaven, burning like a lamp. mtheir teeth were like the teeth of lions. And rit fell on a third of the rivers and on the 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of fountains of waters. iron. And the sound of their wings was nlike 11 sThe name of the star is called Wormwood. the sound of chariots with many horses run- tA third of the waters became wormwood. And ning to battle. many men died from the waters because they 10 They had tails like scorpions. And there were made bitter. were stings in their tails. Their power was to 12 ¶ uThe fourth angel sounded and a third of hurt men for five months. the sun was smitten, and a third of the moon, 11 They had a king over them, othe angel of and a third of the stars, so that a third of them the abyss. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, were darkened. And the day did not shine for but in Greek he has the name Apollyon. a third of it, and the night in the same way. 12 ¶ pOne woe is past. Behold, there are still 13 ¶ Then I looked and vheard an eagle flying two more woes coming after these things. through the midst of heaven saying with a loud 13 ¶ Then the sixth angel sounded and I heard voice, w“Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabitants of a voice from the four horns of the qgolden al- the earth because of the remaining blasts of tar that is before God, the trumpet of the three angels who are about 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trum- to sound!” pet, “Release the four angels who are bound at rthe great Euphrates River.” Chapter 9 15 Then the four angels were released, who 1 ¶ The fifth angel sounded and aI saw a star had been prepared for an hour and a day and a fall from heaven to the earth. And to him was month and a year, so that they would kill sa given the key to bthe abyss. third of men. 2 Then he opened the abyss. And there arose 16 The tnumber of the army uof the horsemen a smoke out of the pit, like the smoke of a great was two hundred million. vI heard the number furnace. And cthe sun and the air were dark- of them. ened because of the smoke of the pit. 17 And thus I saw the horses in the vision. 3 Then there came out of the smoke locusts And those who sat on them had breastplates upon the earth. And to them was given power of fire and of jacinth and of brimstone. wThe dlike the scorpions of the earth have power. heads of the horses were as the heads of lions. 4 They were commanded that they should enot And out of their mouths came fire and smoke harm fthe grass of the earth, nor any green thing, and brimstone. nor any tree, but only those men who do not 18 By these three plagues a third of mankind have gthe seal of God on their foreheads. was killed by the fire and by the smoke and by 5 They were not permitted to kill anyone, hbut the brimstone that came out of their mouths. to torment them for five months. And their tor- 19 For the power of the horses was in their ment was like the torment of a scorpion when mouth and xin their tails, for their tails were he strikes a man. like serpents that have heads, and with them 6 In those days imen will seek death and will they do harm. not find it. They will desire to die and death 20 ¶ And the rest of mankind who were not n Ex 7:17 o Ez 14:19 p Rv 16:3 q Is 14:12 r Rv 14:7; 16:4 s Rt 1:20 t Ex 15:23 u Is 13:10 v Rv 14:6; 19:17 w Rv 9:12; 11:14; 12:12 Chapter 9: a Rv 8:10 b Lk 8:31 c Jl 2:2,10 d Jg 7:12 e Rv 6:6 f Rv 8:7 g Rv 7:2,3 h Rv 9:10; 11:7 i Jr 8:3 j Jl 2:4 k Nh 3:17 l Dn 7:8 m Jl 1:6 n Jl 2:5-7 o Ep 2:2 p Rv 8:13; 11:14 q Rv 8:3 r Rv 16:12 s Rv 8:7-9; 9:18 t Dn 7:10 u Ez 38:4 v Rv 7:4 w Is 5:28,29 x Is 9:15 282 International King James Version Revelation 11 killed by these plagues ydid not repent of the 10 ¶ Then I took the little scroll out of the works of their hands, so that they should not angel’s hand and ate it. And lit was in my mouth worship zdemons and aidols of gold, silver, sweet as honey. And as soon as I had eaten it, brass, stone, wood, that can neither see nor hear mmy stomach became bitter. nor walk. 11 Then he said to me, “You must prophesy 21 They did not repent of their murders, nor again before many peoples and nations and lan- bof their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor guages and kings.” of their thefts. Chapter 11 Chapter 10 The Two Witnesses The Little Scroll 1 ¶ Now there was given me aa measuring rod. 1 ¶ I saw another mighty angel come down And I was told, b“Rise and measure the temple from heaven, clothed with a cloud. And aa rain- of God and the altar, and those who worship bow was on bhis head, and his face was like in it. the sun, and chis feet like pillars of fire. 2 “But leave out cthe court that is outside the 2 He had in his hand a little scroll that was temple, and do not measure it, dfor it is given open. And dhe set his right foot on the sea and to the Gentiles. And they will etread the holy his left foot on the earth. city under foot for fforty-two months. 3 And he cried out with a loud voice like a 3 “I will give power to my two gwitnesses, lion roars. And when he had cried out, eseven hand they will prophesy i1,260 days, clothed thunders uttered their voices. in sackcloth.” 4 When the seven thunders had uttered their 4 ¶ These are the jtwo olive trees and the two voices, I was about to write. But I heard a voice lampstands standing before the Lord of the from heaven saying, f“Seal up those things that earth. the seven thunders uttered and do not write 5 If any man wants to harm them, kfire pro- them.” ceeds out of their mouth and devours their en- 5 ¶ Then the angel whom I saw standing on emies. lAnd if any man wants to harm them, the sea and on the earth glifted up his right hand he must be killed in this manner. to heaven. 6 These mhave power to shut heaven, so that it 6 And he swore by Him who lives forever and does not rain during the days of their proph- ever, hwho created heaven and the things that ecy. And they have power over waters to turn are on it, and the earth and the things that are them to blood, and to smite the earth with all in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, plagues as often as they desire. ithat there should be delay no longer. 7 ¶ When they have nfinished their testimony, 7 But jin the days of the voice of the seventh othe beast that ascends pout of the abyss qwill angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery make war against them. And he will overcome of God would be finished, as He declared to them and kill them. His servants the prophets. 8 Their dead bodies will lie in the street of rthe 8 ¶ Then the voice that I heard from heaven great city, which is spiritually called Sodom spoke to me again. And it said, “Go, take the and Egypt, swhere also their Lord was cruci- little scroll that is open in the hand of the angel fied. who stands on the sea and on the earth.” 9 tThose from the people and tribes and lan- 9 ¶ So I went to the angel and said to him, “Give guages and nations will see their dead bodies me the little scroll.” And he said to me, k“Take three and a half days, and will unot permit their and eat it. It will make your stomach bitter, but dead bodies to be put into graves. it will be in your mouth sweet as honey.” 10 vThose who dwell on the earth will rejoice y Dt 31:29 z 1 Co 10:20 a Dn 5:23 b Rv 21:8; 22:15 Chapter 10: a Rv 4:3 b Rv 1:16 c Rv 1:15 d Mt 28:18 e Ps 29:3-9 f Dn 8:16; 12:4,9 g Dn 12:7 h Rv 4:11 i Rv 16:17 j Rv 11:15 k Jr 15:16 l Ez 3:3 m Ez 2:10 Chapter 11: a Ez 40:3 – 42:20 b Nm 23:18 c Ez 40:17,20 d Ps 79:1 e Dn 8:10 f Rv 12:6; 13:5 g Rv 20:4 h Rv 19:10 i Rv 12:6 j Zc 4:2,3,11,14 k 2 Kg 1:10-12 l Nm 16:29 m 1 Kg 17:1 n Lk 13:32 o Rv 13:1,11; 17:8 p Rv 9:1,2 q Dn 7:21 r Rv 14:8 s Hb 13:12 t Rv 17:15 u Ps 79:2,3 v Rv 12:12 283 International King James Version Revelation 12 over them and celebrate. And they will wsend Chapter 12 gifts to one another xbecause these two proph- The Woman and the Dragon ets tormented those who dwell on the earth. 1 ¶ Then there appeared a great wonder in 11 ¶ yNow after three and a half days, zthe heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the breath of life from God entered them and they moon under her feet, and on her head a crown stood upon their feet. And great fear fell on of twelve stars. those who saw them. 2 And being with child, she cried out ain labor 12 Then I heard a great voice from heaven and in pain to give birth. saying to them, “Come up here.” And athey 3 ¶ Then there appeared another wonder in ascended to heaven bin a cloud, and ctheir en- heaven, and behold, ba great red dragon, hav- emies watched them. ing seven heads and ten horns, and seven dia- 13 In the same hour dthere was a great earth- dems on his heads. quake and ea tenth of the city fell. And in the 4 cHis tail drew a third dof the stars of heaven earthquake 7,000 men were killed. And the rest and ethrew them to the earth. And the dragon were terrified and fgave glory to the God of stood fbefore the woman who was ready to give heaven. birth, gin order to devour her child as soon as 14 ¶ gThe second woe is past. Behold, the third it was born. woe is coming quickly. 5 Then she brought forth a male child hwho was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And The Seventh Trumpet her child was icaught up to God and His throne. 15 ¶ Then the hseventh angel sounded. iAnd 6 Then jthe woman fled into the wilderness there were great voices in heaven, saying, j“The where she had a place prepared by God, so kingdom of this world has become the king- that they should feed her there k1,260 days. dom of our Lord and of His Christ. And kHe 7 ¶ Now there was war in heaven. lMichael will reign forever and ever.” and his angels fought magainst the dragon. And 16 The ltwenty-four elders who sat before God the dragon and his angels fought, on their thrones fell on their faces and 8 but did not prevail, nor was a place found mworshiped God, for them any longer in heaven. 17 saying, “We give you thanks, O Lord God 9 Then nthe great dragon was cast out, othat Almighty, the nOne who is and who was, be- old serpent called the devil and Satan, pwho cause You have taken Your great power and deceives the whole world. qHe was cast out to have oreigned. the earth, and his angels were cast out with 18 “And the nations were penraged, and Your him. wrath came. And the time came that the qdead 10 ¶ Then I heard a loud voice saying in should be judged, and that You should reward heaven, r“Now the salvation and the power and Your servants the prophets and the saints and the kingdom of our God and the power of His those who fear Your name, small and great, Christ have come, for the accuser of our breth- and should destroy those who destroy the ren has been cast down, he swho accuses them earth.” before our God day and night. 19 ¶ The rtemple of God was opened in heaven 11 “And tthey overcame him by the blood of and there was seen in His temple the ark of the the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. covenant of the Lord. And sthere were light- And uthey did not love their lives to the death. nings and sounds and thunderings and an earth- 12 “Therefore, vrejoice, O heavens, and you quake, and tgreat hail. who dwell in them. wWoe to the inhabitants of w Et 9:19,22 x Rv 16:10 y Rv 11:9 z Ez 37:5,9,10 a Is 14:13 b At 1:9 c 2 Kg 2:11,12 d Rv 6:12; 8:5; 11:19; 16:18 e Rv 16:19 f Rv 14:7; 16:9; 19:7 g Rv 8:13; 9:12 h Rv 8:2; 10:7 i Is 27:13 j Rv 12:10 k Ex 15:18 l Rv 4:4 m Rv 4:11; 5:9,12,14; 7:11 n Rv 16:5 o Rv 19:6 p Ps 2:21 q Dn 7:10 r Rv 4:1; 15:5,8 s Rv 8:5 t Rv 16:21 Chapter 12: a Is 26:17; 66:6-9 b Rv 13:1; 17:3,7,9 c Rv 9:10,19 d Rv 8:7,12 e Dn 8:10 f Rv 12:2 g Mt 2:16 h Ps 2:9; Is 7:14; 9:6; Rv 2:27; 19:15 i Lk 24:51; At 1:9-11 j Rv 12:4,14 k Rv 11:3; 13:5 l Dn 10:13,21; 12:1 m Rv 20:2 n Jn 12:31 o Gn 3:1,4 p Rv 20:3 q Rv 9:1 r Rv 11:15 s Zc 3:1 t Rm 16:20 u Lk 14:26 v Ps 96:11 w Rv 8:13 284 International King James Version Revelation 13 the earth and the sea, for the devil has come 6 So he opened his mouth in blasphemy against down to you, having great wrath xbecause he God, to blaspheme His name and jHis taber- knows that he has a short time.” nacle, and those who dwell in heaven. 13 ¶ Now when the dragon saw that he was 7 And it was given to him kto make war with cast to the earth, he persecuted ythe woman who the saints and to overcome them. lPower was brought forth the male child. given him over all tribes and peoples and lan- 14 zAnd the woman was given two wings of a guages and nations. great eagle aso that she might fly binto the wil- 8 And all who dwell on the earth will worship derness, into her place where she is nourished him, mwhose names are not written in the book from the presence of the serpent cfor a time, of life of the Lamb slain nfrom the creation of and times, and half a time. the world. 15 Then the serpent dspewed water out of his 9 ¶ oIf any man has an ear, let him hear. mouth like a flood after the woman, so that he 10 pHe who leads into captivity will go into might cause her to be carried away by the flood. captivity. qHe who kills with the sword must 16 And the earth helped the woman. And the be killed with the sword. rHere is the patience earth opened her mouth and swallowed up the and the faith of the saints. flood that the dragon spewed out of his mouth. The Land Beast 17 So the dragon was enraged with the woman. 11 ¶ Then I saw another beast scoming up out And he went to make war with the rest of her of the earth. And he had two horns like a lamb seed who keep the commandments of God and and spoke like a dragon. hold to the testimony of Jesus. 12 He exercises all the power of the first beast in his presence. And he causes the earth and Chapter 13 those who dwell on it to worship the first beast, The Sea Beast twhose deadly wound was healed. 1 ¶ And I stood on the sand of the sea. And I 13 uSo he performs great wonders, vso that he saw aa beast rising up out of the sea, bhaving even makes fire come down from heaven on seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns the earth in the sight of men. ten crowns and on his heads the names of 14 wHe deceives those who dwell on the earth cblasphemy. xby the signs that he had power to do in the 2 The beast that I saw was like a leopard, and presence of the beast, saying to those who his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth dwell on the earth to make an image to the like the mouth of a lion. And dthe dragon gave beast who had the wound by a sword yand lived. him his power, and his seat, and great author- 15 It was given to him to give breath to the ity. image of the beast, so that the image of the 3 Then I saw one of his heads eas if it had been beast would both speak and zcause to be killed mortally wounded. And his deadly wound was as many as would not worship the image of healed. And fall the world was amazed and fol- the beast. lowed the beast. 16 And he causes all, both small and great, 4 They worshiped the dragon who gave power rich and poor, free and bondservant, ato receive to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, say- a mark on their right hand or on their fore- ing, g“Who is like the beast? Who is able to heads, make war with him?” 17 and that no one may buy or sell, except the 5 ¶ Now there was given to him ha mouth one who has the mark or bthe name of the beast speaking great things and blasphemies. And or cthe number of his name. power was given to him to make war iforty- 18 ¶ dHere is wisdom. Let him who has two months. eunderstanding calculate fthe number of the x Rv 10:6 y Rv 12:5 z Ex 19:4 a Rv 12:6 b Rv 17:3 c Dn 7:25; 12:7 d Is 59:19 Chapter 13: a Dn 7:2,7 b Rv 12:3 c Rv 17:3 d Rv 12:3,9; 13:4,12 e Rv 13:12,14 f Rv 17:8 g Rv 18:18 h Dn 7:8,11,20,25; 11:36 i Rv 11:2 j Cl 2:9 k Dn 7:21 l Rv 11:18 m Ex 32:32 n Rv 17:8 o Rv 2:7 p Is 33:1 q Gn 9:6 r Rv 14:12 s Rv 11:7 t Rv 13:3,4 u Mt 24:24 v 1 Kg 18:38 w Rv 12:9 x 2 Th 2:9 y 2 Kg 20:7 z Rv 16:2 a Rv 7:3; 14:9; 20:4 b Rv 14:9-11 c Rv 15:2 d Rv 17:9 e 1 Co 2:14 f Rv 15:2 285 International King James Version Revelation 14 beast, gfor it is the number of man. And his 10 “the same vwill drink of the wine of the number is six hundred and sixty-six. wrath of God that is wpoured out in full strength into xthe cup of His indignation. And yhe will Chapter 14 be tormented with zfire and brimstone in the The Lamb and the 144,000 presence of the holy angels and in the pres- 1 ¶ Then I looked, and behold, the aLamb stood ence of the Lamb. on Mount Zion, and with Him b144,000, hav- 11 “And athe smoke of their torment ascends ing His name and His Father’s name cwritten forever and ever. And they have no rest day or on their foreheads. night, who worship the beast and his image, 2 And I heard a sound from heaven, as the and whoever receives the mark of his name.” sound of many waters and das the sound of a 12 ¶ bHere is the patience of the saints. cHere great thunder. And the sound I heard was as are those who keep the commandments of God eharpers harping with their harps. and the faith of Jesus. 3 They sang as it were a new song before the 13 ¶ Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, throne and before the four living creatures and “Write, d‘Blessed are the dead ewho die in the the elders. And no one could learn that song Lord from now on.’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, fexcept the 144,000 who were redeemed from f“so that they may rest from their labors, for the earth. their works follow gthem.” 4 These are the ones who were not defiled Harvesting the Earth with women, gfor they are virgins. These are 14 ¶ Then I looked, and behold a white cloud, the ones hwho follow the Lamb wherever He and on the cloud was one like the Son of man, goes. These iwere redeemed from among men, having on His head a golden crown and in His jbeing firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. hand a sharp sickle. 5 And kin their mouth was found no deceit, for 15 And another angel hcame out of the temple, lthey are without fault. crying out with a loud voice to Him who sat on the cloud, i“Thrust in Your sickle and reap, The Three Angels for the time has come to reap, for the harvest 6 ¶ Then I saw another angel mfly in the midst jof the earth is ripe.” of heaven, nhaving the everlasting gospel to 16 Then He who sat on the cloud thrust in His preach to those who dwell on the earth, and sickle on the earth and the earth was reaped. oto every nation and tribe and language and 17 ¶ And another angel came out of the temple people. that is in heaven. He also had a sharp sickle. 7 He said with a loud voice, p“Fear God and 18 ¶ And another angel came out from the al- give glory to Him, for the hour of His judg- tar who had power over fire. And he cried out ment has come. And qworship Him who made with a loud cry to him kwho had the sharp heaven and earth and the sea and the fountains sickle, saying, l“Thrust in your sharp sickle and of waters.” gather the clusters of the vine of the earth, for 8 ¶ Then another angel, a second, followed, her grapes are fully ripe.” saying, “Fallen is rBabylon the great, swhich 19 Then the angel thrust in his sickle into the made all the nations drink of the wine of the earth and gathered the vine of the earth, and wrath of her fornication.” threw it into mthe great winepress of the wrath 9 ¶ Then another angel, a third, followed them, of God. saying with a loud voice, t“If anyone worships 20 And nthe winepress was trodden ooutside the beast and his image, and receives his umark the city. And blood came out of the winepress on his forehead or on his hand, pup to the horses’ bridles, for 1,600 furlongs. g Rv 21:17 Chapter 14: a Rv 5:6 b Rv 7:4; 14:3 c Rv 7:3; 22:4 d Rv 1:15; 19:6 e Rv 5:8 f Rv 5:9 g 2 Co 11:2 h Rv 3:4; 7:17 i Rv 5:9 j Js 1:18 k Ps 32:2 l Ep 5:27 m Rv 8:13 n Ep 3:9 o Rv 13:7 p Rv 11:18 q Ne 9:6 r Is 21:9 s Jr 51:7 t Rv 13:14,15; 14:11 u Rv 13:16 v Ps 75:8 w Rv 18:6 x Rv 16:19 y Rv 20:10 z 2 Th 1:7 a Is 34:8-10 b Rv 13:10 c Rv 12:17 d Ec 4:1,2 e 1 Co 15:18 f Hb 4:9,10 g 1 Co 3:11-15; 15:58 h Rv 16:17 i Jl 3:13 j Jr 51:33 k Rv 16:8 l Jl 3:13 m Rv 19:15 n Is 63:3 o Hb 13:12 p Is 34:3 286 International King James Version Revelation 16 Chapter 15 of the beast and fworshiped his image. Seven Plagues 3 ¶ And the second angel poured out his bowl 1 ¶ And aI saw another sign in heaven, great gon the sea, and hit became like the blood of a and marvelous, bseven angels having the seven dead man. And ievery living soul in the sea last plagues, cfor in them the wrath of God is died. finished. 4 ¶ And the third angel poured out his bowl jin 2 ¶ I saw something like da sea of glass the rivers and fountains of waters, and kthey emingled with fire. And those who have the became blood. victory over the beast and fover his image and 5 And I heard the angel of the waters say, l“You over gthe number of his name, standing on the are righteous, You mwho are and was and will sea of glass, hhaving harps of God. be, because You have judged these things. 3 They sing ithe song of Moses the servant of 6 “For nthey have shed the blood oof saints God, and the song of the jLamb, saying, k“Great and prophets, pand You have given them blood and marvelous are your works, Lord God Al- to drink, for they deserve it.” mighty. lJust and true are Your ways, King of 7 ¶ Then I heard another from the altar saying, the nations. “Even so, qLord God Almighty, rtrue and righ- 4 m“Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glo- teous are Your judgments.” rify Your name? For You only are nholy. For 8 ¶ And the fourth angel poured out his bowl oall the nations will come and worship before son the sun, and tpower was given to him to You, for Your judgments have been mani- scorch men with fire. fested.” 9 And men were scorched with great heat, and 5 ¶ Then after these things I looked and pthe they ublasphemed the name of God who has temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in power over these plagues. And vthey did not heaven was opened. repent so as wto give Him glory. 6 And the seven angels who had the seven 10 ¶ And the fifth angel poured out his bowl plagues came out of the temple, qclothed in xon the throne of the beast. And yhis kingdom pure and white linen, and having their chests became full of darkness. And zthey gnawed girded with golden sashes. their tongues because of pain. 7 rOne of the four living creatures gave to the 11 They blasphemed the God of heaven be- seven angels seven golden bowls full of the cause of their pains and their sores. And they wrath of God, swho lives forever and ever. did not repent of their deeds. 8 tAnd the temple was filled with smoke ufrom 12 ¶ And the sixth angel poured out his bowl the glory of God and from His power. And no aon the great Euphrates River, and bits water one was able to enter the temple until the seven was dried up cso that the way of the kings from plagues of the seven angels were finished. the east might be prepared. 13 And I saw three unclean dspirits like frogs Chapter 16 coming out of the mouth of ethe dragon and Bowls of God’s Wrath out of the mouth of the beast and out of the 1 ¶ Then I heard a great voice out of the temple mouth of fthe false prophet. saying to athe seven angels, “Go and pour out 14 For they are the spirits of devils, the seven bowls bof the wrath of God on the gperforming signs, who go forth to the kings earth.” of hthe whole world to gather them to ithe battle 2 Then the first went and poured out his bowl of that great day of God Almighty. con the earth. And there fell a dloathsome and 15 ¶ j“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed malignant sore on the men ewho had the mark is he who watches and keeps his garments, klest

Chapter 15: a Rv 12:1,3 b Rv 21:9 c Rv 14:10 d Rv 4:6 e Mt 3:11 f Rv 13:14,15 g Rv 13:17 h Rv 5:8 i Ex 15:1-21 j Rv 15:3 k Dt 32:3,4 l Ps 145:17 m Ez 15:14 n Lv 11:44 o Is 66:23 p Nm 1:50 q Ex 28:6 r Rv 4:6 s 1 Th 1:9 t Ex 19:18; 40:34 u 2 Th 1:9 Chapter 16: a Rv 15:1 b Rv 14:10 c Rv 8:7 d Ex 9:9-11 e Rv 13:15-17; 14:9 f Rv 13:14 g Rv 8:8; 11:6 h Ex 7:17-21 i Rv 8:9 j Rv 8:10 k Ex 7:17-20 l Rv 15:3,4 m Rv 1:4,8 n Mt 23:34 o Rv 11:18 p Is 49:26 q Rv 15:3 r Rv 13:10; 19:2 s Rv 8:12 t Rv 9:17,18 u Rv 16:11 v Dn 5:22 w Rv 11:13 x Rv 13:2 y Rv 8:12; 9:2 z Rv 11:10 a Rv 9:14 b Jr 50:38 c Is 41:2,25; 46:11 d 1 Jn 4:1 e Rv 12:3,9 f Rv 13:11,14; 19:20; 20:10 g 2 Th 2:9 h Lk 2:1 i Rv 17:14; 19:19; 20:8 j Mt 24:43; Lk 12:39; Rv 3:3,11 k 2 Co 5:3 287 International King James Version Revelation 17 he walk naked and they see his shame.” ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.” 16 ¶ lAnd they gathered them together into a 6 And I saw othe woman drunken pwith the place called in Hebrew, Har-magedon. blood of the saints and with the blood of qthe 17 ¶ And the seventh angel poured out his bowl martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I won- into the air and there came a great voice out of dered with great amazement. the temple of heaven from the throne, saying, 7 ¶ Then the angel said to me, “Why did you m“It is done.” marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the 18 Then nthere were noises and thunders and woman and of the beast that carries her, who lightnings. oThere was a great earthquake, psuch has the seven heads and ten horns. as there had not been since men were on the 8 “The beast that you saw was, and is not, and earth, so mighty an earthquake and so great. is about to rascend out of the abyss and sgo 19 And qthe great city was divided into three into destruction. And those who tdwell on the parts, and the cities of the nations fell. And earth uwill wonder, vwhose names are not writ- rgreat Babylon swas remembered before God, ten in the book of life from the foundation of tto give her the cup of the wine of the fierce- the world, when they see the beast that was, ness of His wrath. and is not, and yet will be. 20 And uevery island fled away and the moun- 9 w“And here is the mind that has wisdom. tains were not found. xThe seven heads are seven mountains on 21 Then there fell on men a great hail out of which the woman sits. heaven, every hailstone about the weight of a 10 “And there are seven kings. Five have talent. And men blasphemed God because of fallen, one is, the other has not yet come. When the plague of the hail, for the plague was ex- he comes, he must ycontinue a short time. ceedingly great. 11 “The zbeast that was, and is not, is himself also an eighth, and is of the seven. And he goes Chapter 17 into destruction. Woman on the Beast 12 a“And the ten horns that you saw are ten 1 ¶ Then aone of the seven angels who had the kings who have received no kingdom as yet. seven bowls came and talked with me, saying, But they receive power as kings one hour with “Come here. bI will show you the judgment of the beast. cthe great harlot dwho sits on many waters, 13 “These have one mind and will give their 2 e“with whom the kings of the earth have power and authority to the beast. committed fornication, and fthe inhabitants of 14 b“These will make war with the Lamb and the earth have been made drunk with the wine the Lamb cwill overcome them, dfor He is Lord of her fornication.” of lords and King of kings. And ethose who 3 ¶ So he carried me away in the spirit ginto are with Him are called and chosen and faith- the wilderness. And I saw a woman sit hon a ful.” scarlet beast that was full of inames of blas- 15 ¶ Then he said to me, f“The waters that you phemy, having seven heads and ten horns. saw, where the harlot sits, gare peoples and mul- 4 And the woman jwas adorned in purple and titudes and nations and languages. scarlet, and kadorned with gold and precious 16 “The ten horns that you saw on the beast, stones and pearls, lhaving in her hand a golden hthese will hate the harlot and will make her cup mfull of abominations and the filthiness of idesolate and jnaked. And they will eat her flesh her fornication. and kburn her with fire. 5 And on her forehead was a name written, 17 l“For God has put in their hearts to fulfill n“MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, His purpose, to be of one mind, and to give THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND their kingdom to the beast muntil the words of l Rv 19:19 m Rv 10:6; 21:6 n Rv 4:5 o Rv 11:13 p Dn 12:1 q Rv 14:8 r Rv 17:5,18 s Rv 14:8; 18:5 t Is 51:17 u Rv 6:14; 20:11 Chapter 17: a Rv 1:1; 21:9 b Rv 16:19 c Nh 3:4 d Jr 51:13 e Rv 2:22; 18:3,9 f Jr 51:7 g Rv 12:6,14; 21:10 h Rv 12:3 i Rv 13:1 j Rv 18:12,16 k Dn 11:38 l Jr 51:7 m Rv 14:8 n 2 Th 2:7 o Rv 18:24 p Rv 13:15 q Rv 6:9,10 r Rv 11:7 s Rv 13:10; 17:11 t Rv 3:10 u Rv 13:3 v Rv 13:8 w Rv 13:18 x Rv 13:1 y Rv 13:5 z Rv 13:3,12,14; 17:8 a Dn 7:20 b Rv 16:14; 19:19 c Rv 19:20 d 1 Tm 6:15 e Jr 50:44 f Is 8:7 g Rv 13:7 h Jr 50:41 i Rv 18:17,19 j Ez 16:37,39 k Rv 18:8 l 2 Th 2:11 m Rv 10:7 288 International King James Version Revelation 18 God are fulfilled. your judgment has come.’ 18 “And the woman whom you saw is nthat 11 “The xmerchants of the earth will weep and great city owho reigns over the kings of the mourn over her, for no one buys their merchan- earth.” dise anymore— 12 y“the merchandise of gold and silver and Chapter 18 precious stones and pearls and fine linen and Babylon is Fallen purple and silk and scarlet, and all citron wood 1 ¶ Now aafter these things I saw another an- and every article of ivory and every article of gel come down from heaven, having great precious wood and of brass and iron and power. bAnd the earth was illuminated with his marble, glory. 13 “and cinnamon and spice and incense and 2 And he cried out with a strong voice, say- ointment and frankincense and wine and oil ing, “Fallen! Fallen is cBabylon the Great! She and fine flour and wheat and cattle and sheep dhas become the habitation of demons and a and horses and chariots and bondservants and prison for every unclean spirit, and ea prison zsouls of men. for every unclean and hateful bird. 14 “The fruit that you long for has departed 3 “For all the nations fhave drunk of the wine from you. And all things that were luxurious of the wrath of her fornication. The kings of and splendid have vanished from you. And you the earth have committed fornication with her. will no longer find them. gThe merchants of the earth have become rich 15 “The merchants of these things who be- through the abundance of her affluence.” came rich from her will stand at a distance for 4 ¶ Then I heard another voice from heaven, the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, saying, h“Come out of her, my people, so that 16 “and saying, ‘Alas, alas, athat great city you do not partake of her sins and that you do bthat was clothed in fine linen and purple and not receive her plagues. scarlet and adorned with gold and precious 5 i“For her sins have been heaped up to heaven stones and pearls! and jGod has remembered her iniquities. 17 c‘For in one hour such great riches have 6 k“Render to her just as she has rendered, been laid waste?’ And devery shipmaster and and give back to her double according to her every passenger and sailor, and as many as works. lIn the cup that she has mixed, mmix trade by sea, stood at a distance. twice as much for her. 18 e“And they cried out when they saw the 7 n“To the measure she has glorified herself smoke of her burning, saying, f‘What city is and lived affluently, in the same measure give like this great city?’ her torment and sorrow, for she says in her 19 g“They threw dust on their heads and cried heart, ‘I sit as a oqueen, and I am not a widow out, weeping and wailing, saying, ‘Alas, alas, and will not see sorrow.’ that great city in which all who had ships on 8 “Therefore, her plagues will come pin one the sea became rich by her wealth! hFor in one day; death and mourning and famine. And qshe hour she is made desolate.’ will be utterly burned with fire, rfor strong is 20 i“Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints the Lord God who has judged. and apostles and prophets, for jGod has 9 s“And the kings of the earth who have com- avenged you on her.” mitted fornication and lived luxuriously with 21 ¶ Then a mighty angel took up a stone like her, twill weep and lament for her uwhen they a great millstone and cast it into the sea, say- see the smoke of her burning, ing, k“Thus with violence will that great city 10 “standing at a distance because of the fear Babylon be thrown down and lwill not be found of her torment, saying, v‘Alas, alas, that great anymore. city Babylon, that mighty city! wFor in one hour 22 m“And the voice of harpers and musicians n Rv 11:8; 16:19 o Rv 12:4 Chapter 18: a Rv 17:1,7 b Ez 43:2 c Is 13:19; 21:9 d Is 13:21; 34:11,13-15 e Is 14:23 f Rv 14:8 g Is 47:15 h Is 48:20 i Gn 18:20 j Rv 16:19 k Ps 137:8 l Rv 14:10 m Rv 16:19 n Ez 28:2-8 o Is 47:7,8 p Rv 18:10 q Rv 17:16 r Jr 50:34 s Ez 26:16; 27:35 t Jr 50:46 u Rv 19:3 v Is 21:9 w Rv 18:17,19 x Ez 27:27-34 y Rv 17:4 z Ez 27:13 a Rv 17:18 b Rv 17:4 c Rv 18:10 d Is 23:14 e Ez 27:30 f Rv 13:4 g Ja 7:6 h Rv 18:8 i Jr 51:48 j Lk 11:49 k Jr 51:63,64 l Rv 12:8; 16:20 m Jr 7:34; 16:9; 25:10 289 International King James Version Revelation 19 and pipers and trumpeters will no longer be those who are called to the marriage supper of heard in you. No craftsman of any craft will the Lamb.’” And he said to me, p“These are be found in you. And the sound of a millstone the true sayings of God.” will no longer be heard in you. 10 Then qI fell at his feet to worship him. And 23 n“The light of a candle will no longer shine he said to me, r“Do not do that. I am your in you. And othe voice of the bridegroom and sfellow servant, and of your brethren twho have of the bride will no longer be heard in you. the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the For pyour merchants were the great men of the utestimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” earth, qfor by your sorceries all nations were deceived. King of kings & Lord of lords 24 “And rin her was found the blood of proph- 11 ¶ vThen I saw heaven opened, and behold, ets and of saints, and of all who swere slain on wa white horse. And He who sat on it was called the earth.” xFaithful and True. And yin righteousness He judges and makes war. Chapter 19 12 zHis eyes were as a flame of fire. And on Rejoicing Over Victory His head were many crowns. And aHe had a 1 ¶ Now after these things aI heard a loud voice name written that no one knows except Him- of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Halle- self. lujah! bSalvation and glory and honor and 13 bHe was clothed with a robe dipped in power belong to our God! blood. And His name is called the cWord of 2 “For ctrue and righteous are His judgments, God. because He has judged the great harlot who 14 dAnd the armies that are in heaven, eclothed corrupted the earth with her fornication. He in fine linen, white and clean, were following dhas avenged the blood of His bondservants Him on white horses. on her.” 15 And fout of His mouth goes a sharp sword, 3 And again they said, “Hallelujah! And eher that with it He should strike the nations. And smoke rises up forever and ever!” gHe will rule them with a rod of iron. And hHe 4 Then the ftwenty-four elders and the four treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath living creatures fell down and worshiped God of Almighty God. who sat on the throne, saying, g“Amen! Halle- 16 And iHe has on His robe and on His thigh lujah!” a name written, jKING OF KINGS AND 5 And a voice came from the throne, saying, LORD OF LORDS. h“Praise our God all you His bondservants and 17 ¶ Then I saw an angel standing in the sun. you who fear Him, iboth small and great.” And he cried out with a loud voice, saying to 6 ¶ jThen I heard something like the voice of a all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, great multitude and like the voice of many k“Come and gather yourselves together for the waters and like the voice of mighty great supper of God, thunderings, saying, “Hallelujah, for kour Lord 18 l“so that you may eat the flesh of kings and God, the Almighty, reigns.” the flesh of captains and the flesh of mighty 7 “Let us be glad and rejoice and give honor men, and the flesh of horses and of those who to Him, for lthe marriage of the Lamb has come sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and His bride has made herself ready.” and bondservants, both small and great.” 8 And mto her it was granted to clothe herself 19 ¶ mThen I saw the beast, and the kings of in fine linen, clean and white, nfor the fine linen the earth and their armies, gathered together is the righteousness of saints. to make war against Him who sat on the horse 9 ¶ Then he said to me, “Write, o‘Blessed are and against His army. n Jr 25:10 o Jr 7:34; 16:9 p Is 23:8 q 2 Kg 9:22 r Rv 16:6; 17:6 s Jr 51:49 Chapter 19: a Rv 11:15; 19:6 b Rv 4:11 c Rv 15:3; 16:7 d Dt 32:43 e Is 34:10 f Rv 4:4,6,10 g 1 Ch 16:36 h Ps 134:1 i Rv 11:18 j Ez 1:24 k Rv 11:15 l Mt 22:2; 25:10 m Ez 16:10 n Ps 132:9 o Lk 14:15 p Rv 22:6 q Rv 22:8 r At 10:26 s Hb 1:14 t 1 Jn 5:10 u Lk 24:27 v Rv 15:5 w Rv 6:2; 19:19,21 x Rv 3:7,14 y Is 11:4 z Rv 1:14 a Rv 2:17; 19:16 b Is 63:2,3 c Jn 1:1,14 d Rv 14:20 e Mt 28:3 f Is 11:4 g Ps 2:8,9 h Is 63:3-6 i Rv 2:17; 19:12 j Dn 2:47 k Ez 39:17 l Ez 39:18-20 m Rv 16:13-16 290 International King James Version Revelation 21 20 nAnd the beast was seized, and with him who are in the four corners of the earth, pGog the false prophet who performed signs in his and Magog, qto gather them together to battle. presence, by which he deceived those who had The number of them is like the sand of the sea- received the mark of the beast, and othose who shore. worshiped his image. pThese two were cast 9 rSo they went up on the breadth of the earth alive into a lake of fire qburning with brim- and surrounded the camp of the saints and the stone. beloved city. And fire came down from God 21 Now the rest rwere killed with the sword out of heaven and devoured them. that proceeded from the mouth of Him who 10 Then the devil who deceived them was sat on the horse. sAnd all the birds twere filled cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, swhere with their flesh. also are the beast and the false prophet. And they twill be tormented day and night forever Chapter 20 and ever. The Thousand Years 1 ¶ And I saw an angel coming down from Judgment of the Dead heaven, ahaving the key to the abyss and a great 11 ¶ And I saw a great white throne and Him chain in his hand. who sat on it, from whose face uthe earth and 2 And he laid hold of bthe dragon, that old the heaven fled away. vAnd there was found serpent who is the Devil and Satan. And he no place for them. bound him for a thousand years. 12 Then I saw the dead, wsmall and great, stand 3 Then he cast him into the abyss and shut before the throne. And xthe books were opened. him up, and cset a seal on him dso that he should And yanother book was opened, which is the not deceive the nations anymore until the thou- book of life. And the dead were judged from sand years were finished. And after that he must the things that were written in the books, be released for a little time. zaccording to their works. 4 ¶ And I saw ethrones and those who sat on 13 Then the sea gave up the dead who were in them. fJudgment was given to them. And I saw it. And aDeath and Hades delivered up the dead gthe souls of those who had been beheaded for who were in them. And bthey were judged ev- the witness of Jesus and for the word of God, ery one according to their works. and hwho had not worshiped the beast inor his 14 Then cDeath and Hades were cast into the image, and had not received his mark on their lake of fire. dThis is the second death, the lake foreheads nor on their hands. And they jlived of fire. and kreigned with Christ a thousand years. 15 And whoever was not found written in the 5 But the rest of the dead did not live until the book of life ewas cast into the lake of fire. thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Chapter 21 6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the The New Jerusalem first resurrection. Over these lthe second death 1 ¶ And aI saw a new heaven and a new earth, has no power. But they will be mpriests of God bfor the first heaven and the first earth had and of Christ, and nwill reign with Him a thou- passed away. And there was no more sea. sand years. 2 And I saw cthe holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, pre- The End of Satan pared das a bride adorned for her husband. 7 ¶ And when the thousand years have ended, 3 I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Satan will be released from his prison. “Behold, ethe tabernacle of God is with men, 8 And he will go out oto deceive the nations and He will dwell with them, and they will be n Rv 16:13 o Rv 13:8,12,13 p Dn 7:11 q Rv 14:10 r Rv 19:15 s Rv 19:17,18 t Rv 17:16 Chapter 20: a Rv 1:18; 9:1 b 2 Pt 2:4 c Dn 6:17 d Rv 12:9; 20:8,10 e Dn 7:9 f 1 Co 6:2,3 g Rv 6:9 h Rv 13:12 i Rv 13:15 j Jn 14:19 k Rm 8:17 l Rv 2:11; 20:14 m Is 616 n Rv 20:4 o Rv 12:9; 20:3,10 p Ez 38:2; 39:1,6 q Rv 16:14 r Ez 38:9,16 s Rv 19:20; 20:14,15 t Rv 14:10 u 2 Pt 3:7 v Dn 2:35 w Rv 19:5 x Dn 7:10 y Ps 69:28 z Mt 16:27 a Rv 1:18; 6:8; 21:4 b Rv 2:23; 20:12 c 1 Co 15:26 d Rv 21:8 e Rv 19:20 Chapter 21: a 2 Pt 3:13 b Rv 20:11 c Is 52:1 d 2 Co 11:2 e Lv 26:11 291 International King James Version Revelation 22 His people. And God Himself will be with them and its wall. and be their God. 16 And the city is laid out as a square, and its 4 f“And God will wipe away every tear from length is as great as the width. And he mea- their eyes. And gthere will be no more death sured the city with the measuring rod: twelve hnor sorrow nor crying. Nor will there be any- thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth more pain, for the former things have passed and the height of it are equal. away.” 17 And he measured the wall: 144 cubits, ac- 5 ¶ And iHe who sat on the throne said, cording to the measure of man, that is, of the j“Behold, I make all things new.” And He said, angel. “Write, for kthese words are true and faithful.” 18 The material of the wall was jasper. And 6 ¶ Then He said to me, l“It is done! mI am the the city was pure gold, like clear glass. Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the 19 aAnd the foundations of the wall of the city end. nI will freely give to him who is thirsty of were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. the fountain of the water of life. The first foundation was jasper; the second, 7 “He who overcomes will inherit all things. sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, And oI will be his God and he will be My son. an emerald; 8 p“But the cowardly and unbelieving and the 20 the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the abominable and murderers and immoral people seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, will a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprase; the eleventh, have their part in qthe lake that burns with fire a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. and brimstone, which is the second death.” 21 And the twelve gates were twelve bpearls. 9 ¶ Then there came to me one of rthe seven Each gate was of one pearl. And cthe street of angels who had the seven bowls full of the the city was pure gold, like transparent glass. seven last plagues. And he talked with me, say- 22 ¶ dAnd I saw no temple in it, for the Lord ing, “Come here. I will show you sthe bride, God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. the Lamb’s wife.” 23 eAnd the city had no need of the sun nor of 10 Then he carried me away tin the spirit to a the moon to shine, for the glory of God illumi- great and high mountain and showed me the nated it. And the Lamb is its light. uholy city, Jerusalem, descending out of heaven 24 fAnd the nations of those who are saved from God, will walk in the light of it. And the kings of the 11 vhaving the glory of God. And her light earth bring their glory and honor into it. was like a most precious stone, like a jasper 25 gAnd the gates of it will not be shut at all stone, clear as crystal. by day, for hthere will be no night there. 12 And she had a great and high wall with 26 iAnd they will bring the glory and honor of wtwelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels. the nations into it. And names were written on them that are the 27 And jby no means will there enter into it names of the twelve tribes of the children of anything profane or one who defiles, or who- Israel. ever works abomination, or makes a lie, but 13 xThere were three gates on the east and only those who are written in the Lamb’s kbook three gates on the north and three gates on the of life. south and three gates on the west. 14 ¶ And the wall of the city had twelve foun- Chapter 22 dations, and yon them the twelve names of the The Tree of Life twelve apostles of the Lamb. 1 ¶ And he showed me aa river of water of life, 15 And he who talked with me zhad a golden clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne measuring rod to measure the city and its gates of God and of the Lamb. f Is 25:8 g 1 Co 15:26 h Is 35:10; 51:11; 65:19 i Rv 4:2,9; 20:11 j Is 43:19 k Rv 19:9; 22:6 l Rv 10:6; 16:17 m Rv 1:8; 22:13 n Jn 4:10 o Zc 8:8 p 1 Co 6:9 q Rv 20:14 r Rv 15:1 s Rv 19:7; 21:2 t Rv 1:10 u Ez 48 v Rv 15:8; 21:23; 22:5 w Ez 48:31-34 x Ez 48:31-34 y Ep 2:20 z Ez 40:3 a Is 54:11 b Mt 13:45,46 c Rv 22:2 d Jn 4:21,23 e Is 24:23; 60:19,20 f Is 60:3,5; 66:12 g Is 60:11 h Is 60:20 i R 21:24 j Jl 3:17 k Ph 4:3 Chapter 22: a Ez 47:1 292 International King James Version Revelation 22 2 bIn the middle of its street, and on either he who is righteous, let him do righteousness. side of the river, was the ctree of life that bore And he who is holy, let him still be holy.” twelve kinds of fruit, each tree yielding its fruit 12 ¶ “And behold, I come quickly, and wMy every month. And the leaves of the tree were reward is with Me, xto give to everyone ac- dfor the healing of the nations. cording to his work. 3 And ethere will be no more curse, fbut the 13 y“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it. and the last, the beginning and the end.” And His gservants will serve Him. 14 ¶ zBlessed are those who wash their robes 4 hThey will see His face, and iHis name will so that they may have the right ato the tree of be on their foreheads. life, and bmay enter in through the gates into 5 jThere will be no night there. And they do the city. not need the light of a lamp nor klight of the 15 For coutside are ddogs and sorcerers and sun, for the lLord God gives them light. And immoral people and murderers and idolaters, mthey will reign forever and ever. and whoever loves and makes a lie. 6 ¶ Then he said to me, n“These sayings are 16 ¶ e“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to faithful and true.” And the Lord God of the you these things for the churches. fI am the root spirits of the prophets osent His angel to show and the offspring of David, gthe bright and to His bondservants the things that must morning star.” pshortly take place. 17 ¶ And the Spirit and hthe bride say, “Come.” And let him who hears say, “Come.” And ilet Coming of Jesus him who is thirsty come. And whoever will, 7 ¶ q“Behold, I come quickly. rBlessed is he let him take the water of life freely. who keeps the sayings of the prophecy of this 18 ¶ For I testify to everyone who hears the book.” words of the prophecy of this book, jif anyone 8 ¶ I, John, am the one who heard and saw adds to these things, God will add to him the these things. And when I had heard and seen, plagues that are written in this book. sI fell down to worship before the feet of the 19 If anyone will take away from the words of angel who showed me these things. the book of this prophecy, kGod will take away 9 ¶ Then he said to me, t“Do not do that, for I his part out of the tree of life, and out of the am your fellow servant, and of your brethren holy city and the things that are written in this the prophets, and of those who keep the say- book. ings of this book. Worship God.” 20 ¶ He who testifies these things says, “Surely 10 uThen he said to me, “Do not seal the say- I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, ings of the prophecy of this book, vfor the time Lord Jesus. is at hand. 21 ¶ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be 11 “He who is unjust, let him still be unjust. with all the saints. Amen. And he who is filthy, let him still be filthy. And b Ez 47:12 c Gn 2:9 d Rv 21:24 e Zc 14:11 f Ez 48:35 g Rv 7:15 h Mt 5:8 i Rv 14:1 j Rv 21:23 k Rv 7:15 l Ps 36:9 m Dn 7:18,27 n Rv 19:9 o Rv 1:1 p Hb 10:37 q Rv 3:11 r Rv 1:3 s Rv 19:10 t Rv 19:10 u Dn 8:26 v Rv 1:3 w Is 40:10; 62:11 x Rv 20:12 y Is 41:4 z Dn 12:12 a Pv 11:30 b Rv 21:27 c 1 Co 6:9 d Ph 3:2 e Rv 1:1 f Rv 5:5 g Nm 24:17 h Rv 21:2,9 i Is 55:1 j Dt 4:2; 12:32 k Ex 32:33