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

Then He told them many things in parables, saying: “Consider the sower who went out to sow.

Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

He answered: "It is you and not they who are granted the privilege of knowing the secrets of the kingdom of heaven.

for whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall be caused to be in abundance; but he who has not, even what he has shall be taken away from him.

And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, who said, By hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive:

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, many prophets and righteous men [who were honorable and in right standing with God] longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.

Give ear, then, to the story of the man who put the seed in the earth.

From every one who hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the wicked one comes and catches away what was sown in his heart: this is he that is sown by the wayside.

But he that is sown on the rocky places this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

yet he has no [substantial] root in himself, but is only temporary, and when pressure or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles and falls away [abandoning the One who is the source of salvation].

And he that is sown among the thorns this is he who hears the word, and the anxious care of this life, and the deceit of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Jesus gave them another parable [to consider], saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

But while men were sleeping, one who had hate for him came and put evil seeds among the grain, and went away.

"'It is an enemy who has done this,' he answered. "The slaves said to him, 'Do you want us to go and collect them?'

in order that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, who said, "I will open my mouth in parables; I will proclaim what has been hidden since the creation."

And he answering said to them, 'He who is sowing the good seed is the Son of Man,

while the field is the world. The good seed are those who belong to the kingdom, while the weeds are those who belong to the evil one.

and the enemy who has sowed it is the devil; and the harvest is the completion of the age, and the harvestmen are angels.

The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend [those things by which people are led into sin], and all who practice evil [leading others into sin],

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

The Realm of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field; the man who finds it hides it and in his delight goes and sells all he possesses and buys that field.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,

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

So it will be at the end of the age; the angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous

And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

he would have put him to death, but for fear of the people, who reckoned him a prophet.

who being before instructed by her mother, pray, said she, order John Baptist's head to be brought here in a charger.

The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,

His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

So Jesus went out and saw an immense multitude, and felt compassion for them, and cured those of them who were out of health.

Then he instructed the crowds to sit down on the grass. He took the five loaves and two fish, and looking up to heaven he gave thanks and broke the loaves. He gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds.

There were about 5,000 men who ate, besides women and children.

At once Jesus reached out his hand, caught him, and asked him, "You who have so little faith, why did you doubt?"

Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God!"

and having recognized him, the men of that place sent forth to all that region round about, and they brought to him all who were ill,

And they were imploring him that they might only touch the edge of his cloak, and all those who touched [it] were cured.

Then there came to Jesus a party of Pharisees and Scribes from Jerusalem, who inquired,

for God did command, saying, Honour thy father and mother; and, He who is speaking evil of father or mother -- let him die the death;

"'This is a People who honour Me with their lips, while their heart is far away from Me;

Leave them! They are blind guides. If someone who is blind leads another who is blind, both will fall into a pit."

And a Canaanite woman from that district came out and began to cry out [urgently], saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David (Messiah); my daughter is cruelly possessed by a demon.”

Soon great crowds came to Him, bringing with them those who were crippled in feet or hands, blind or dumb, and many besides, and they hastened to lay them at His feet. And He cured them,

So that the people were full of wonder when they saw that those who had no voice were talking, the feeble were made strong, those whose bodies were broken had the power of walking, and the blind were able to see: and they gave glory to the God of Israel.

he took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples, who then gave them to the crowds.

[Among] those who ate were 4,000 men, not counting women and children.

And the Pharisees and Sadducees who came, testing, demanded him to exhibit to them a sign from the sky.

Knowing this, Jesus asked them, "You who have little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you don't have any bread?

When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

For he who wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Verily I say unto you, there are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Jesus.

While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

But I tell you that Elijah has already come, but they [i.e., the Jewish leaders] did not understand who he was, but [instead] did to him what they wanted to. In the same way, the Son of man will also suffer from what the Jews will do."

Then it dawned upon the disciples that it was John the Baptist about whom He had spoken to them.

When they had returned to the people, there came to Him a man who fell on his knees before Him and besought Him.

And when they came to Capernaum, those who received the didrachmas came to Peter and said, Does your teacher not pay the didrachmas?

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this young child, he it is who is superior to others in the Kingdom of the Heavens.

'And he who may receive one such child in my name, doth receive me,

But whosoever shall offend one of these little ones who believe in me, it were profitable for him that a great millstone had been hanged upon his neck and he be sunk in the depths of the sea.

Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

For the Son of man came to save those who were lost.]}]}

Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father who is in heaven.

Then Peter came to him and said, "Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother who sins against me? As many as seven times?"

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

When he began the accounting, one who owed him 10,000 talents was brought to him.

Whom, because he had nought to pay, his Master commanded him to be sold: and his wife, and his children, and all that he had; and payment to be made.

But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred shillings: and he laid hold on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.

And his lord was very angry, and put him in the hands of those who would give him punishment till he made payment of all the debt.

And he answered and said, Have ye not read, that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,

So, [upon becoming husband and wife] they no longer function [entirely] as two persons, but [as] one body. Therefore, those whom God [so] joins together [in the marriage bond], no person must [ever] separate."

But I say unto you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, not for fornication, and shall marry another, commits adultery; and he who marries one put away commits adultery.

But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

for there are eunuchs which have been born thus from their mother's womb; and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs of men; and there are eunuchs who have made eunuchs of themselves for the sake of the kingdom of the heavens. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

Then children were brought to Jesus so that He might place His hands on them [for a blessing] and pray; but the disciples reprimanded them.

Jesus however said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of the Heavens belongs."

And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.

But [when] the young man heard the statement, he went away sorrowful, because he was one who had many possessions.

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

Then said Peter, but we, who have left every thing to follow thee; what advantage shall we get by it?

And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

And every one who has left houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit life eternal.

But many who are first [in this world] will be last [in the world to come]; and the last, first.

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.

And when he went out at five o'clock he came upon some others who were standing; he said to them, 'Why have you stood doing nothing all the day?'

And when they who came to work about the eleventh hour came, they received each a denarius.

Then those who came first had the idea that they would get more; and they, like the rest, were given a penny.

who upon the receipt of it fell a murmuring against the master, and cry'd,

saying, These last have spent but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.

So those who are last [in this world] shall be first [in the world to come], and those who are first, last.”

we are now going to Jerusalem, where the son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the Scribes, who will condemn him to die,

and turn Him over to the [unconverted] Gentiles, who will mock, whip and crucify Him; then on the third day He will be raised up."

And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.