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Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying, It was never so seen in Israel.
And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,
To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:
Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.
Then Jesus said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored to full use, just like the other.
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:
Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in his field.
Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.
Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
But I say unto you, That Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they listed. Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.
But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother’s womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.
For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”
For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
So they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.
But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
So when the original workers came, they assumed they would receive more. But each of them also received a denarius.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
“I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
Then the man went to the second son and told him the same thing. ‘I will, sir,’ he said. But he did not go.
Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
Again, he sent other servants, more than the first group. But the tenants did the same to them.
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.
Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh.
For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside, but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity.
So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, He saw the heavens breaking open and the Spirit descending on Him like a dove.
Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
“Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.
And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?
Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees?”
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Some are like the seeds along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word,
And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
Still others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”
And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground.
And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
Then He asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God? With what parable shall we present it?
It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds sown upon the earth.
Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets.
Others were saying, “He is Elijah,” and still others, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.”
And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.”
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”
And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking.
The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.”
And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
After shrieking and convulsing him violently, the spirit came out. The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He is dead.”
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.
Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise.
For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.
When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.
And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”
And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces,
So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.
So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.
Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”
Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:
He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.
But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”
And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like?
“To what, then, can I compare the men of this generation? What are they like?
They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.
They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to one another: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’
Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side.
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
“The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.
Woe to you! For you are like unmarked graves, which men walk over without even noticing.”
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.
And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?
Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it?
It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.
It is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”
And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?
Again He asked, “To what can I compare the kingdom of God?
It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
It is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’