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And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
On the other side of the sea, they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes.
And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
As soon as Jesus got out of the boat, He was met by a man with an unclean spirit, who was coming from the tombs.
Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
This man had been living in the tombs and could no longer be restrained, even with chains.
And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
Night and day in the tombs and in the mountains he kept crying out and cutting himself with stones.
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.
And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.
And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
And the people began to beg Jesus to leave their region.
And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him.
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.”
And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.
When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.
And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him.
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
And a woman was there who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years.
When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
When the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak.
And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
At once Jesus was aware that power had gone out from Him. Turning to the crowd, He asked, “Who touched My garments?”
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
His disciples answered, “You can see the crowd pressing in on You, and yet You ask, ‘Who touched Me?’”
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
But He kept looking around to see who had done this.
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
“Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?”
As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
And they laughed at Him. After He had put them all outside, He took the child’s father and mother and His own companions, and went in to see the child.
And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.
Then Jesus gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.
And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
Jesus went on from there and came to His hometown, accompanied by His disciples.
And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Then Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”
And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—
And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.
Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
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.”
For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias’ sake, his brother Philip’s wife: for he had married her.
For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married.
Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:
So Herodias held a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she had been unable,
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”
And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”
And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.
Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
And when his disciples heard of it, they came and took up his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.
When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and took his body and placed it in a tomb.
And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.
Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught.
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.
So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.
And the people saw them departing, and many knew him, and ran afoot thither out of all cities, and outwent them, and came together unto him.
But many people saw them leaving and recognized them. They ran together on foot from all the towns and arrived before them.
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.
And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed:
By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late.
Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.
Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”
He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat?
And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.
Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass.
And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.
and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.
And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,
And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.
When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat.
And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,
As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus
And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.
and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was.
And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.
Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.
And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.
He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.
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.”