When he reached the other side, in the region of Gadara, two men possessed by demons came out of the tombs and confronted him; they were so extremely violent that nobody could go along that road.

Then he called his twelve disciples to him, and gave them power over the foul spirits so that they could drive them out, and so that they could heal any disease or illness.

At that time some people brought to him a man blind and dumb, who was possessed by a demon, and he cured him, so that the dumb man could speak and see.

For I tell you, many prophets and upright men have longed to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it.

Afterward, when he was alone, the disciples went to Jesus and said to him, "Why could we not drive it out?"

And as he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all he had, in payment of the debt.

So his slaves went out on the roads, and got together all the people they could find, good or bad, and the hall was filled with guests.

And no one could make him any answer, and from that day no one ventured to ask him any more questions.

When he came back he found them asleep again, for they could hardly keep their eyes open.

And they could not, although many false witnesses presented themselves. But finally two came forward

But he went off and began to talk so much about it, and to spread the story so widely, that Jesus could no longer go into a town openly, but stayed out in unfrequented places, and people came to him from every direction.

As they could not get him near Jesus on account of the crowd, they broke open the roof just over his head, and through the opening they lowered the mat with the paralytic lying on it.

This man lived among the tombs, and no one could any longer secure him even with a chain,

He could not do any wonder there, except that he put his hands on a few sick people and cured them.

Herodias felt bitterly toward him and wanted him killed. But she could not bring it about,

He left that place and went to the neighborhood of Tyre and Sidon. And he went into a certain house, and wanted no one to know of it. And he could not keep it secret,

and his clothes shone whiter than any earthly bleaching could make them.

and wherever it seizes him it convulses him, and he foams at the mouth and grinds his teeth; and he is wasting away. I told your disciples to drive it out, and they could not do it."

When he had gone home, and his disciples were alone with him, they asked him, "Why could not we drive it out?"

And he saw in the distance a fig tree covered with leaves, and he went up to it to see if he could find any figs on it. When he reached it he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the time for figs.

She has done all she could; she has perfumed my body in preparation for my burial.

When he came back he found them asleep again, for they could hardly keep their eyes open; and they did not know what answer to make to him.

The high priests and the whole council tried to get evidence against Jesus in order to put him to death, and they could find none,

But when he came out he could not speak to them, and they knew that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. For his part, he kept making signs to them, and remained dumb.

As they could not find him, they went back to Jerusalem in search of him.

And as they could find no way to get him in, on account of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his mat through the tiles, among the people in front of Jesus.

But they were perfectly furious, and discussed with one another what they could do to Jesus.

He is like a man who was building a house, who dug deep and laid his foundation upon the rock, and when there was a flood the torrent burst upon that house and could not shake it, because it was well built.

As they could not pay him, he canceled what they owed him. Now which of them will be more attached to him?"

His mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not get near him, on account of the crowd.

And I begged your disciples to drive it out, and they could not."

For I tell you, many prophets and kings have wished to see what you see, and could not see it, and to hear what you hear, and could not hear it!"

He used this figure: "A man had a fig tree growing in his garden, and he went to look for fruit on it, and could not find any.

and there was a woman there who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit. She was bent double and could not straighten herself up at all.

And they could make no reply to this.

and say, 'This man started to erect a building, and could not finish it!'

And he said to his father, 'Here I have served you all these years, and have never disobeyed an order of yours, and you have never given me a kid, so that I could entertain my friends.

who wanted to see who Jesus was, and he could not because of the crowd, for he was a small man.

And when he had secured the appointment and returned, he ordered the slaves to whom he had given the money to be called in, so that he could find out how much they had made.

Then why did you not put my money in the bank, so that when I came back I could have gotten it with interest?'

but they could not find any way to do it, for all the people hung upon his words.

So they could not fasten on what he said before the people, and they were amazed at his answer, and said nothing more.

And he went off and discussed with the high priests and captains of the Temple how he could betray him to them.

and when they went inside they could not find the body.

and could not find his body, but came back and said that they had actually seen a vision of angels who said that he was alive.

But they could not yet believe it for sheer joy and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?"

because they could see the signs he showed in what he did for the sick.

He answered, "The man they call Jesus made some clay and rubbed it on my eyes, and said to me, 'Go to Siloam and wash them.' So I went and when I had washed them I could see."

If this man were not from God, he could not do anything."

But some of them said, "Could not this man, who opened the eyes of that blind man, have kept Lazarus from dying?"

So they could not believe; for Isaiah says again,

"Throw your net in on the right of the boat," he said to them, "and you will find them." They did so, and they could not haul it in for the quantity of fish in it.

But God set aside the pain of death and raised him up, for death could not control him.

But after further threats they let them go, as they could find no way to punish them, on account of the people, who were all giving honor to God for what had happened,

As long as it was unsold was it not yours, and after it was sold was not the money under your control? How could you think of doing such a thing? You did not lie to men but to God!"

Peter said to her, "How could you two agree to test the Spirit of the Lord? There at the door are the footsteps of the men who buried your husband, and they will carry you out also."

But the attendants who went for them could not find them in the jail, and they came back and reported,

but they could not meet his wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.

Then a famine spread all over Egypt and Canaan, and there was great suffering, and our forefathers could not find any food.

But Peter said to him, "Go to destruction with your money, for thinking you could buy God's gift with it!

Saul's fellow-travelers stood speechless, for they heard the voice but could not see anyone.

When he got up from the ground and opened his eyes he could see nothing. They had to take him by the hand and lead him into Damascus,

and for three days he could not see, and neither ate nor drank.

When he reached Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, and they were all afraid of him, for they could not believe that he was really a disciple.

While Peter was still wondering what the vision he had had could mean, the men whom Cornelius had sent had asked the way to Simon's house and reached the door,

But when morning came, there was no little commotion among the soldiers as to what could have become of Peter.

Herod had inquiries made for him, and when he could not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he left Judea for Caesarea, and stayed there.

and though they could find no ground for putting him to death, they demanded of Pilate that he be executed.

and that through union with him everyone who believes is cleared of every charge of which the Law of Moses could not clear you.

Even with these words they could hardly restrain the people from offering sacrifice to them.

Some people came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers that unless they were circumcised as Moses prescribed, they could not be saved.

As they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the town magistrates, shouting, "The men who have made trouble all over the world have come here too,

Before Paul could open his lips, Gallio said to the Jews, "If some misdemeanor or rascality were involved, Jews, you might reasonably expect me to listen to you.

Some of the crowd shouted one thing and some another, and as he could not find out the facts on account of the confusion, he ordered him to be taken into the barracks.

As I could not see, because of the dazzling light, my companions had to lead me by the hand, and so I reached Damascus.

So the colonel took him by the arm and stepping aside where they could be alone, asked, "What is it that you have to tell me?"

When he came, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him, and made a number of serious charges against him, which they could not substantiate.

I could not find that he had done anything for which he deserved death, but as he appealed to his Majesty I decided to send him to him.

The ship was caught by it and could not face the wind, so we gave way and let her run before it.

When daylight came they could not recognize the coast, but they saw a bay with a beach and determined to run the ship ashore there if possible.

But they struck a shoal and ran the ship aground. The bow struck and could not be moved, while the stern began to break up under the strain.

but the officer wanted to save Paul, and so he prevented them from doing this, and ordered all who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land,

As they could not agree among themselves, they started to leave, when Paul added one last word. "The holy Spirit put it finely," he said, "when it said to your forefathers through the prophet Isaiah,

By no means, for then how could he judge the world?

for I could wish myself accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my natural kindred.

"But," you will say, "branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in!"

so that no one could say that you were baptized in my name.

So, for my part, brothers, I could not treat you as spiritual persons; I had to treat you just as creatures of flesh and blood, as babies in Christian living.

I ask it to shame you. Has it come to this, that there is not a single wise man among you who could settle a disagreement between one brother and another,

You know that when you were heathen you would stray off, as impulse directed, to idols that could not speak.

If all the body were eye, how would we hear? If it were all ear, how could we have a sense of smell?

but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

But if the religion of death, carved in letters of stone, was ushered in with such splendor, so that the Israelites could not look at Moses' face on account of the brightness that was fading from it,

For even when I reached Macedonia, my poor human nature could get no relief??here was trouble at every turn; fighting without, and fear within.

I robbed other churches, letting them pay me so that I could work for you!

I refuse to nullify the mercy of God. For if uprightness could be secured through law, then Christ died for nothing!

Is the Law then contrary to God's promises? By no means. For if a law had been given that could have brought life, uprightness would really have come through law.

What has become of that satisfaction of yours? For I can bear witness that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could, and given them to me!

I wish I could be with you now, and use a different tone with you, for I do not know which way to turn about you.

as to my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church; and by the Law's standard of uprightness, no fault could be found with me.