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Chapter 1

6 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
1:15 Commands The Kingdom Faith
1:15	And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.	and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.	and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”	“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
1:17 Invitations Promises Discipleship & Cost
1:17	And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.	And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.	Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you into fishers for men.”	“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
1:25 Commands
1:25	And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.	And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.	Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be quiet, and come out of him!”	“Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!”
1:38 Self-Revelation Himself & His Mission
1:38	And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.	And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth.	He said to them, “Let’s go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason.”	Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.”
1:41 Commands
1:41	And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.	And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean.	Being moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, and touched him, and said to him, “I want to. Be made clean.”	Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”
1:44 Commands The Sabbath & the Law
1:44	And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.	and saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.	and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anybody, but go show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.”	“See that you don`t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

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Chapter 2

15 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
2:5 Blessings Forgiveness
2:5	When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.	And Jesus seeing their faith saith unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins are forgiven.	Jesus, seeing their faith, said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”	When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
2:8–11 Questions Self-Revelation Commands Forgiveness Himself & His Mission
2:8	And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?	And straightway Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, saith unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?	Immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you reason these things in your hearts?	Immediately Jesus knew in his spirit that this was what they were thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Why are you thinking these things?
2:9	Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?	Which is easier, to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins are forgiven; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?	Which is easier, to tell the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Arise, and take up your bed, and walk’?	Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man, ‘Your sins are forgiven,` or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and walk`?
2:10	But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)	But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy),	But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic—	But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the man,
2:11	I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.	I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.	“I tell you, arise, take up your mat, and go to your house.”	“I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”
2:14 Invitations Discipleship & Cost
2:14	And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.	And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the place of toll, and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.	As he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he arose and followed him.	As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector`s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.
2:17 Universal Knowledge Self-Revelation Himself & His Mission
2:17	When Jesus heard it , he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.	And when Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of a physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but<S>235, 1519, 3341</S> sinners.	When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”	On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
2:19–22 Parables Prophecy Questions Himself & His Mission
2:19	And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.	And Jesus said unto them, Can the sons of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.	Jesus said to them, “Can the groomsmen fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they can’t fast.	Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them.
2:20	But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.	But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then will they fast in that day.	But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.	But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.
2:21	No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.	No man<S>3762, 2532</S> seweth a piece of undressed cloth on an old garment: else that which should fill it up taketh from it, the new from the old, and a worse rent is made.	No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, or else the patch shrinks and the new tears away from the old, and a worse hole is made.	“No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new piece will pull away from the old, making the tear worse.
2:22	And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.	And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the wine will burst the skins, and the wine perisheth, and the skins: but they put new wine into fresh wine-skins.	No one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the skins, and the wine pours out, and the skins will be destroyed; but they put new wine into fresh wineskins.”	And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.”
2:25–28 Questions Universal Knowledge Self-Revelation The Sabbath & the Law Himself & His Mission
2:25	And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him?	And he said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry, he, and they that were with him?	He said to them, “Did you never read what David did when he had need and was hungry—he, and those who were with him?	He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need?
2:26	How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?	How he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and ate the showbread, which it is not lawful to eat save for the priests, and gave also to them that were with him?	How he entered into God’s house at the time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the show bread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests, and gave also to those who were with him?”	In the days of Abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which is lawful only for priests to eat. And he also gave some to his companions.”
2:27	And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:	And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:	He said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.	Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
2:28	Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.	so that the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath.	Therefore the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”	So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”

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Chapter 3

13 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
3:3–5 Commands Questions The Sabbath & the Law
3:3	And he saith unto the man which had the withered hand, Stand forth.	And he saith unto the man that had his hand withered, Stand forth.	He said to the man whose hand was withered, “Stand up.”	Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.”
3:4	And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.	And he saith unto them, Is it lawful on the sabbath day to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to kill? But they held their peace.	He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath day to do good or to do harm? To save a life or to kill?” But they were silent.	Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent.
3:5	And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.	And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.	When he had looked around at them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their hearts, he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored as healthy as the other.	He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored.
3:23–29 Parables Questions Warnings The Spirit Forgiveness Judgment & Hell
3:23	And he called them unto him , and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?	And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?	He summoned them and said to them in parables, “How can Satan cast out Satan?	So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan?
3:24	And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.	And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.	If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.	If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
3:25	And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.	And if a house be divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.	If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.	If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
3:26	And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.	And if Satan hath risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.	If Satan has risen up against himself, and is divided, he can’t stand, but has an end.	And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.
3:27	No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.	But no one can enter into the house of the strong man, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.	But no one can enter into the house of the strong man to plunder unless he first binds the strong man; then he will plunder his house.	In fact, no one can enter a strong man`s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man`s house.
3:28	Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:	Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:	“Most certainly I tell you, all sins of the descendants of man will be forgiven, including their blasphemies with which they may blaspheme;	Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter,
3:29	But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:	but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:	but whoever may blaspheme against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.”	but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”
3:33–35 Questions Universal Knowledge Discipleship & Cost
3:33	And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?	And he answereth them, and saith, Who is my mother and my brethren?	He answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?”	“Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked.
3:34	And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!	And looking round on them that sat round about him, he saith, Behold, my mother and my brethren!	Looking around at those who sat around him, he said, “Behold, my mother and my brothers!	Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers!
3:35	For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.	For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.	For whoever does the will of God is my brother, my sister, and mother.”	Whoever does God`s will is my brother and sister and mother.”

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Chapter 4

32 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
4:3–9 Parables Commands The Kingdom
4:3	Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:	Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow:	“Listen! Behold, the farmer went out to sow.	“Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed.
4:4	And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.	and it came to pass, as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the birds<S>4071, 3772</S> came and devoured it.	As he sowed, some seed fell by the road, and the birds came and devoured it.	As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.
4:5	And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:	And other fell on the rocky ground, where it had not much earth; and straightway it sprang up, because it had no deepness of earth:	Others fell on the rocky ground, where it had little soil, and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of soil.	Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow.
4:6	But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.	and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.	When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.	But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.
4:7	And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.	And other fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.	Others fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.	Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain.
4:8	And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.	And others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.	Others fell into the good ground and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing. Some produced thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times as much.”	Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times.”
4:9	And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.	And he said, Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.	He said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear.”	Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”
4:11–32 Parables Questions Universal Knowledge Warnings The Kingdom Money & Possessions
4:11	And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:	And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:	He said to them, “To you is given the mystery of God’s Kingdom, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,	He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables
4:12	That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.	that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them.	that ‘seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.’”	so that, “‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!`”
4:13	And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?	And he saith unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how shall ye know all the parables?	He said to them, “Don’t you understand this parable? How will you understand all of the parables?	Then Jesus said to them, “Don`t you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable?
4:14	The sower soweth the word.	The sower soweth the word.	The farmer sows the word.	The farmer sows the word.
4:15	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.	And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in<S>1722, 846</S> them.	The ones by the road are the ones where the word is sown; and when they have heard, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word which has been sown in them.	Some people are like seed 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.
4:16	And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;	And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;	These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.	Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
4:17	And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.	and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.	They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.	But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
4:18	And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,	And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,	Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,	Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word;
4:19	And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.	and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.	and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.	but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.
4:20	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.	And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and<S>2532, 1520</S> sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.	Those which were sown on the good ground are those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit, some thirty times, some sixty times, and some one hundred times.”	Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.”
4:21	And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick?	And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand?	He said to them, “Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it put on a stand?	He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don`t you put it on its stand?
4:22	For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.	For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.	For there is nothing hidden except that it should be made known, neither was anything made secret but that it should come to light.	For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.
4:23	If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.	If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.	If any man has ears to hear, let him hear.”	If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.”
4:24	And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.	And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete it shall be measured unto you; and more shall be given unto you.	He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you; and more will be given to you who hear.	“Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more.
4:25	For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.	For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath.	For whoever has, to him more will be given; and he who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away from him.”	Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.”
4:26	And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;	And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed upon the earth;	He said, “God’s Kingdom is as if a man should cast seed on the earth,	He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground.
4:27	And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.	and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, he knoweth not how.	and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring up and grow, though he doesn’t know how.	Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.
4:28	For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.	The earth beareth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.	For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.	All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.
4:29	But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.	But when the fruit is ripe, straightway he putteth forth the sickle, because the harvest is come.	But when the fruit is ripe, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”	As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
4:30	And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?	And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth?	He said, “How will we liken God’s Kingdom? Or with what parable will we illustrate it?	Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it?
4:31	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 grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,	It’s like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, though it is less than all the seeds that are on the earth,	It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth.
4:32	But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.	yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof.	yet when it is sown, grows up and becomes greater than all the herbs, and puts out great branches, so that the birds of the sky can lodge under its shadow.”	Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”
4:35 Commands
4:35	And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.	And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.	On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let’s go over to the other side.”	That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”
4:39–40 Commands Rebukes Questions Faith
4:39	And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.	And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.	He awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was a great calm.	He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
4:40	And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?	And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?	He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?”	He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

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Chapter 5

8 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
5:8–9 Commands Questions
5:8	For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.	For he said unto him, Come forth, thou unclean spirit, out of the man.	For he said to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”	For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!”
5:9	And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.	And he asked him, What is thy name? And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many.	He asked him, “What is your name?” He said to him, “My name is Legion, for we are many.”	Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”
5:19 Commissions
5:19	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.	And he suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go to thy house<S>3624, 4675</S> unto thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and how he had mercy on thee.	He didn’t allow him, but said to him, “Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you and how he had mercy on you.”	Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”
5:30 Questions
5:30	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?	And straightway Jesus, perceiving in himself that the power proceeding from him had gone forth, turned him about in the crowd, and said, Who touched my garments?	Immediately Jesus, perceiving in himself that the power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”	At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”
5:34 Blessings Faith
5:34	And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.	And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.	He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be cured of your disease.”	He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”
5:36 Commands Faith
5:36	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, not heeding the word spoken, saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Fear not, only believe.	But Jesus, when he heard the message spoken, immediately said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Don’t be afraid, only believe.”	Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don`t be afraid; just believe.”
5:39 Questions
5:39	And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.	And when he was entered in, he saith unto them, Why make ye a tumult, and weep? the child is not dead, but sleepeth.	When he had entered in, he said to them, “Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead, but is asleep.”	He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.”
5:41 Commands
5:41	And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.	And taking the child by the hand, he saith unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise.	Taking the child by the hand, he said to her, “Talitha cumi!” which means, being interpreted, “Girl, I tell you, get up!”	He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).

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Chapter 6

7 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
6:4 Universal Knowledge Himself & His Mission
6:4	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.	And Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.	Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own relatives, and in his own house.”	Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”
6:10–11 Commissions Warnings Judgment & Hell Discipleship & Cost
6:10	And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.	And he said unto them, Wheresoever<S>3699, 1437</S> ye enter into a house, there abide till<S>2193, Leviticus2</S> ye depart thence.	He said to them, “Wherever you enter into a house, stay there until you depart from there.	Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town.
6:11	And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.	And whatsoever<S>3745, Leviticus2</S> place shall not receive you, and they hear you not, as ye go forth thence, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony unto them.	Whoever will not receive you nor hear you, as you depart from there, shake off the dust that is under your feet for a testimony against them. Assuredly, I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!”	And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”
6:31 Invitations
6:31	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 saith 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.	He said to them, “Come away into a deserted place, and rest awhile.” For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.	Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
6:37–38 Commands Questions
6:37	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?	But he answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred shillings' worth of bread, and give them to eat?	But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” They asked him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give them something to eat?”	But he answered, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “That would take more than half a year`s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?”
6:38	He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.	And he saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.	He said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go see.” When they knew, they said, “Five, and two fish.”	“How many loaves do you have?” he asked. “Go and see.” When they found out, they said, “Five—and two fish.”
6:50 Commands Self-Revelation
6:50	For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.	for they all saw him, and were troubled. But he straightway spake with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.	for they all saw him and were troubled. But he immediately spoke with them and said to them, “Cheer up! It is I! Don’t be afraid.”	because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take courage! It is I. Don`t be afraid.”

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Chapter 7

20 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
7:6–16 Woes Universal Knowledge Commands The Sabbath & the Law
7:6	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.	And he said unto them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me.	He answered them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.	He replied, “Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
7:7	Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.	But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.	They worship me in vain, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’	They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.`
7:8	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.	Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.	“For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men—the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things.”	You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.”
7:9	And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.	And he said unto them, Full well do ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your tradition.	He said to them, “Full well do you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition.	And he continued, “You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!
7:10	For Moses said, Honour thy father and thy mother; and, Whoso curseth father or mother, let him die the death:	For Moses said, Honor thy father and thy mother; and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death:	For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother;’ and, ‘He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him be put to death.’	For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and mother,` and, ‘Anyone who curses their father or mother is to be put to death.`
7:11	But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free .	but ye say, If a man shall say to his father or his mother, That wherewith thou mightest have been profited by me is Corban, that is to say, Given to God;	But you say, ‘If a man tells his father or his mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is Corban,”’” that is to say, given to God,	But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God)—
7:12	And ye suffer him no more to do ought for his father or his mother;	ye no longer suffer him to do aught for his father or his mother;	“then you no longer allow him to do anything for his father or his mother,	then you no longer let them do anything for their father or mother.
7:13	Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.	making void the word of God by your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things ye do.	making void the word of God by your tradition which you have handed down. You do many things like this.”	Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.”
7:14	And when he had called all the people unto him , he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you , and understand:	And he called to him the multitude again, and said unto them, Hear me all of you, and understand:	He called all the multitude to himself and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand.	Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this.
7:15	There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.	there is nothing from without the man, that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.	There is nothing from outside of the man that going into him can defile him; but the things which proceed out of the man are those that defile the man.	Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”
7:16	If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.	—	If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!”	—
7:18–23 Rebukes Questions Universal Knowledge The Sabbath & the Law
7:18	And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him;	And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Perceive ye not, that whatsoever from without goeth into the man, it cannot defile him;	He said to them, “Are you also without understanding? Don’t you perceive that whatever goes into the man from outside can’t defile him,	“Are you so dull?” he asked. “Don`t you see that nothing that enters a person from the outside can defile them?
7:19	Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?	because it goeth not into his heart, but into his belly, and goeth out into the draught? This he said, making all meats clean.	because it doesn’t go into his heart, but into his stomach, then into the latrine, making all foods clean?”	For it doesn`t go into their heart but into their stomach, and then out of the body.” (In saying this, Jesus declared all foods clean.)
7:20	And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.	And he said, That which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man.	He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man.	He went on: “What comes out of a person is what defiles them.
7:21	For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,	For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,	For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, sexual sins, murders, thefts,	For it is from within, out of a person`s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder,
7:22	Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:	covetings, wickednesses, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, railing, pride, foolishness:	covetings, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness.	adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.
7:23	All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.	all these evil things proceed from within, and defile the man.	All these evil things come from within and defile the man.”	All these evils come from inside and defile a person.”
7:27 Universal Knowledge Himself & His Mission
7:27	But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.	And he said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread and cast it to the dogs.	But Jesus said to her, “Let the children be filled first, for it is not appropriate to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”	“First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children`s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
7:29 Commands Faith
7:29	And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter.	And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the demon is gone out of thy daughter.	He said to her, “For this saying, go your way. The demon has gone out of your daughter.”	Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.”
7:34 Commands
7:34	And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.	and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened.	Looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be opened!”	He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”).

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Chapter 8

19 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
8:2–3 Self-Revelation Love of Neighbor & Enemy
8:2	I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:	I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat:	“I have compassion on the multitude, because they have stayed with me now three days and have nothing to eat.	“I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.
8:3	And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.	and if I send them away fasting to their home, they will faint on the way; and some of them are come from far.	If I send them away fasting to their home, they will faint on the way, for some of them have come a long way.”	If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.”
8:5 Questions
8:5	And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.	And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven.	He asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven.”	“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied.
8:12 Questions Warnings Faith
8:12	And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek after a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.	And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation.	He sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Most certainly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”	He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.”
8:15 Warnings
8:15	And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.	And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.	He warned them, saying, “Take heed: beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.”	“Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.”
8:17–21 Rebukes Questions Faith
8:17	And when Jesus knew it , he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?	And Jesus perceiving it saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? do ye not yet perceive, neither understand? have ye your heart hardened?	Jesus, perceiving it, said to them, “Why do you reason that it’s because you have no bread? Don’t you perceive yet or understand? Is your heart still hardened?	Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened?
8:18	Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?	Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?	Having eyes, don’t you see? Having ears, don’t you hear? Don’t you remember?	Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don`t you remember?
8:19	When I brake the five loaves among five thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.	When I brake the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces took ye up? They say unto him, Twelve.	When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Twelve.”	When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up?” “Twelve,” they replied.
8:20	And when the seven among four thousand, how many baskets full of fragments took ye up? And they said, Seven.	And when the seven among the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces took ye up? And they say unto him, Seven.	“When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.”	“And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up?” They answered, “Seven.”
8:21	And he said unto them, How is it that ye do not understand?	And he said unto them, Do ye not yet understand?	He asked them, “Don’t you understand yet?”	He said to them, “Do you still not understand?”
8:26–27 Commands Questions Himself & His Mission
8:26	And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.	And he sent him away to his home, saying, Do not even enter into the village.	He sent him away to his house, saying, “Don’t enter into the village, nor tell anyone in the village.”	Jesus sent him home, saying, “Don`t even go into the village.”
8:27	And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: and by the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am?	And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, into the villages of Caesarea Philippi: and on the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?	Jesus went out, with his disciples, into the villages of Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I am?”	Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”
8:29 Questions Himself & His Mission Faith
8:29	And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.	And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.	He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”	“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”
8:33–38 Rebukes Commands Universal Knowledge Prophecy Discipleship & Cost The End & His Return Judgment & Hell
8:33	But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.	But he turning about, and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and saith, Get thee behind me, Satan; for thou mindest not the things of God, but the things of men.	But he, turning around and seeing his disciples, rebuked Peter, and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you have in mind not the things of God, but the things of men.”	But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”
8:34	And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.	And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.	He called the multitude to himself with his disciples and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.	Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
8:35	For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.	For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's shall save it.	For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; and whoever will lose his life for my sake and the sake of the Good News will save it.	For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.
8:36	For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?	For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?	For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?	What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?
8:37	Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?	For what should a man give in exchange for his life?	For what will a man give in exchange for his life?	Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
8:38	Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.	For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.	For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.”	If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father`s glory with the holy angels.”

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Chapter 9

25 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
9:1 Prophecy The Kingdom The End & His Return
9:1	And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.	And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There are some here of them that stand by, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power.	He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.”	And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.”
9:12–13 Prophecy Himself & His Mission
9:12	And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.	And he said unto them, Elijah indeed cometh first, and restoreth all things: and how is it written of the Son of man, that he should suffer many things and be set at nought?	He said to them, “Elijah indeed comes first, and restores all things. How is it written about the Son of Man, that he should suffer many things and be despised?	Jesus replied, “To be sure, Elijah does come first, and restores all things. Why then is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected?
9:13	But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.	But I say unto you, that Elijah is<S>2064, 2532</S> come, and they have also done unto him whatsoever they would, even as it is written of him.	But I tell you that Elijah has come, and they have also done to him whatever they wanted to, even as it is written about him.”	But I tell you, Elijah has come, and they have done to him everything they wished, just as it is written about him.”
9:16 Questions
9:16	And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?	And he asked them, What question ye with them?	He asked the scribes, “What are you asking them?”	“What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.
9:19 Rebukes Questions Commands Faith
9:19	He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.	And he answereth them and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I bear with you? bring him unto me.	He answered him, “Unbelieving generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him to me.”	“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”
9:21 Questions
9:21	And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.	And he asked his father, How long time is it since this hath come unto him? And he said, From a child.	He asked his father, “How long has it been since this has been happening to him?” He said, “From childhood.	Jesus asked the boy`s father, “How long has he been like this?” “From childhood,” he answered.
9:23 Universal Knowledge Faith
9:23	Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.	And Jesus said unto him, If thou canst! All things are possible to him that believeth.	Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”	“‘If you can`?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
9:25 Commands
9:25	When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.	And when Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I command thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.	When Jesus saw that a multitude came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to him, “You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him, and never enter him again!”	When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”
9:29 Universal Knowledge Prayer
9:29	And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.	And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer.	He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but by prayer and fasting.”	He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”
9:31 Prophecy Self-Revelation Himself & His Mission
9:31	For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day.	For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered up into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and when he is killed, after three days he shall rise again.	for he was teaching his disciples, and said to them, “The Son of Man is being handed over to the hands of men, and they will kill him; and when he is killed, on the third day he will rise again.”	because he was teaching his disciples. He said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.”
9:33 Questions
9:33	And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?	And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house he asked them, What were ye reasoning<S>1260, 4314</S> on the way?	He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?”	They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?”
9:35 Universal Knowledge Discipleship & Cost
9:35	And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.	And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.	He sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.”	Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
9:37 Universal Knowledge Love of Neighbor & Enemy Himself & His Mission
9:37	Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.	Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.	“Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, doesn’t receive me, but him who sent me.”	“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”
9:39–50 Commands Warnings Promises Universal Knowledge Judgment & Hell Discipleship & Cost
9:39	But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.	But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.	But Jesus said, “Don’t forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name and be able quickly to speak evil of me.	“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me,
9:40	For he that is not against us is on our part.	For he that is not against us is for us.	For whoever is not against us is on our side.	for whoever is not against us is for us.
9:41	For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.	For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink, because ye are Christ's, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.	For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name because you are Christ’s, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.	Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.
9:42	And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.	And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it were better for him if a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.	“Whoever will cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if he were thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck.	“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.
9:43	And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:	And if thy hand cause thee to stumble, cut it off: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed, rather than having thy two hands to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.	If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having your two hands to go into Gehenna, into the unquenchable fire,	If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out.
9:44	Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.	—	‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’	—
9:45	And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:	And if thy foot cause thee to stumble, cut it off: it is good for thee to enter into life halt, rather than having thy two feet to be cast into hell.	If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life lame, rather than having your two feet to be cast into Gehenna, into the fire that will never be quenched—	And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.
9:46	Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.	—	‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’	—
9:47	And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:	And if thine eye cause thee to stumble, cast it out: it is good for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell;	If your eye causes you to stumble, throw it out. It is better for you to enter into God’s Kingdom with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the Gehenna of fire,	And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,
9:48	Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.	where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.	‘where their worm doesn’t die, and the fire is not quenched.’	where “‘the worms that eat them do not die, and the fire is not quenched.`
9:49	For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.	For every one shall be salted with fire.	For everyone will be salted with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt.	Everyone will be salted with fire.
9:50	Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.	Salt is good: but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another.	Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”	“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each other.”

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Chapter 10

33 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
10:3 Questions The Sabbath & the Law
10:3	And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?	And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?	He answered, “What did Moses command you?”	“What did Moses command you?” he replied.
10:5–9 Universal Knowledge Commands The Sabbath & the Law
10:5	And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.	But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.	But Jesus said to them, “For your hardness of heart, he wrote you this commandment.	“It was because your hearts were hard that Moses wrote you this law,” Jesus replied.
10:6	But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.	But from the beginning of the creation, Male and female made he them.	But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female.	“But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.`
10:7	For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;	For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife;	For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will join to his wife,	‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,
10:8	And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.	and the two shall become one<S>1519, 3391</S> flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.	and the two will become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.	and the two will become one flesh.` So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
10:9	What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.	What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.	What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”	Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
10:11–12 Universal Knowledge The Sabbath & the Law
10:11	And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.	And he saith unto them, Whosoever<S>3739, 1437</S> shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:	He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her.	He answered, “Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her.
10:12	And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.	and if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.	If a woman herself divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”	And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.”
10:14–15 Commands Universal Knowledge Rebukes The Kingdom
10:14	But when Jesus saw it , he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.	But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.	But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation and said to them, “Allow the little children to come to me! Don’t forbid them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.	When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
10:15	Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.	Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.	Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”	Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
10:18–19 Questions Universal Knowledge The Sabbath & the Law The Father
10:18	And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is , God.	And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.	Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God.	“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.
10:19	Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.	Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.	You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’”	You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.`”
10:21 Commands Invitations Promises Money & Possessions Discipleship & Cost
10:21	Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.	And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.	Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.”	Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
10:23–25 Universal Knowledge Warnings Money & Possessions The Kingdom
10:23	And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!	And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!	Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!”	Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”
10:24	And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!	And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!	The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!	The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
10:25	It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.	It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.	It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”	It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
10:27 Universal Knowledge The Father
10:27	And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.	Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.	Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.”	Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
10:29–31 Promises Universal Knowledge Discipleship & Cost The End & His Return
10:29	And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,	Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel's sake,	Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News,	“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel
10:30	But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.	but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.	but he will receive one hundred times more now in this time: houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and land, with persecutions; and in the age to come eternal life.	will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life.
10:31	But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.	But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.	But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”	But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”
10:33–34 Prophecy Self-Revelation Himself & His Mission
10:33	Saying , Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:	saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles:	“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes. They will condemn him to death, and will deliver him to the Gentiles.	“We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles,
10:34	And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.	and they shall mock him, and shall spit upon him, and shall scourge him, and shall kill him; and after three days he shall rise again.	They will mock him, spit on him, scourge him, and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.”	who will mock him and spit on him, flog him and kill him. Three days later he will rise.”
10:36 Questions
10:36	And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?	And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?	He said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?”	“What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.
10:38–40 Questions Prophecy Rebukes Discipleship & Cost Himself & His Mission
10:38	But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?	But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?	But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”	“You don`t know what you are asking,” Jesus said. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?”
10:39	And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:	And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:	They said to him, “We are able.” Jesus said to them, “You shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and you shall be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;	“We can,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with,
10:40	But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.	but to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared.	but to sit at my right hand and at my left hand is not mine to give, but for whom it has been prepared.”	but to sit at my right or left is not for me to grant. These places belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”
10:42–45 Commands Universal Knowledge Self-Revelation Discipleship & Cost Himself & His Mission
10:42	But Jesus called them to him , and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.	And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.	Jesus summoned them and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.	Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.
10:43	But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:	But it is not so<S>3779, Exodus71</S> among you: but whosoever<S>3739, 1437</S> would become great among you, shall be your minister;	But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.	Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
10:44	And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.	and whosoever<S>3739, Leviticus2</S> would be first among you, shall be servant of all.	Whoever of you wants to become first among you shall be bondservant of all.	and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
10:45	For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.	For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.	For the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”	For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
10:49 Commands
10:49	And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.	And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.	Jesus stood still and said, “Call him.” They called the blind man, saying to him, “Cheer up! Get up. He is calling you!”	Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He`s calling you.”
10:51–52 Questions Blessings Faith
10:51	And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.	And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.	Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “Rabboni, that I may see again.”	“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
10:52	And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.	And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.	Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the way.	“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

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Chapter 11

12 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
11:2–3 Commands
11:2	And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him .	and saith unto them, Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat; loose him, and bring him.	and said to them, “Go your way into the village that is opposite you. Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a young donkey tied, on which no one has sat. Untie him and bring him.	saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
11:3	And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.	And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.	If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs him;’ and immediately he will send him back here.”	If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?` say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.`”
11:14 Woes Judgment & Hell
11:14	And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it .	And he answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit from thee henceforward for ever. And his disciples heard it.	Jesus told it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again!” and his disciples heard it.	Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.
11:17 Woes Questions Prayer Judgment & Hell
11:17	And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.	And he taught, and said unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations? but ye have made it a den of robbers.	He taught, saying to them, “Isn’t it written, ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers!”	And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations`? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.`”
11:22–26 Commands Promises Faith Prayer Forgiveness The Father
11:22	And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.	And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.	Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God.	“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered.
11:23	For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.	Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it.	For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening, he shall have whatever he says.	“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,` and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.
11:24	Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them , and ye shall have them .	Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever<S>3745, Leviticus2</S> ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.	Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.	Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
11:25	And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.	And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.	Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.	And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
11:26	But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.	—	But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.”	—
11:29–30 Questions
11:29	And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.	And Jesus said unto them, I will<S>1905, Ecclesiastes4</S> ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.	Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.	Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
11:30	The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.	The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.	The baptism of John—was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me.”	John`s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”
11:33 Questions
11:33	And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.	And they answered Jesus and say, We know not. And Jesus saith unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.	They answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”	So they answered Jesus, “We don`t know.” Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

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Chapter 12

30 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
12:1–11 Parables Prophecy Questions Judgment & Hell Himself & His Mission The Kingdom
12:1	And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it , and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.	And he began to speak unto them in parables. A man planted a vineyard, and set a hedge about it, and digged a pit for the winepress, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into another country.	He began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a pit for the wine press, built a tower, rented it out to a farmer, and went into another country.	Jesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place.
12:2	And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.	And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruits of the vineyard.	When it was time, he sent a servant to the farmer to get from the farmer his share of the fruit of the vineyard.	At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard.
12:3	And they caught him , and beat him, and sent him away empty.	And they took him, and beat him, and sent him away empty.	They took him, beat him, and sent him away empty.	But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed.
12:4	And again he sent unto them another servant; and at him they cast stones, and wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully handled.	And again he sent unto them another servant; and him they wounded in the head, and<S>2532, 649</S> handled<S>821, 649</S> shamefully.	Again, he sent another servant to them; and they threw stones at him, wounded him in the head, and sent him away shamefully treated.	Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully.
12:5	And again he sent another; and him they killed, and many others; beating some, and killing some.	And he sent another; and him they killed: and many others; beating some, and killing some.	Again he sent another, and they killed him, and many others, beating some, and killing some.	He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.
12:6	Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.	He had yet one, a beloved son: he sent him<S>846, 2532</S> last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son.	Therefore still having one, his beloved son, he sent him last to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’	“He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.`
12:7	But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.	But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shall be ours.	But those farmers said among themselves, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’	“But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let`s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.`
12:8	And they took him, and killed him , and cast him out of the vineyard.	And they took him, and killed him, and cast him forth out of the vineyard.	They took him, killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.	So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.
12:9	What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.	What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others.	What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the farmers, and will give the vineyard to others.	“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.
12:10	And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:	Have ye not read even this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner;	Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.	Haven`t you read this passage of Scripture: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
12:11	This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?	This was from the Lord, And it is marvellous in our eyes?	This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes’?”	the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes`?”
12:15–17 Questions Commands Universal Knowledge Money & Possessions
12:15	Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it .	Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why make ye trial of me? bring me a denarius, that I may see it.	Shall we give, or shall we not give?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why do you test me? Bring me a denarius, that I may see it.”	Should we pay or shouldn`t we?” But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?” he asked. “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.”
12:16	And they brought it . And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.	And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar's.	They brought it. He said to them, “Whose is this image and inscription?” They said to him, “Caesar’s.”	They brought the coin, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar`s,” they replied.
12:17	And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.	And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's. And they marvelled greatly at him.	Jesus answered them, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” They marveled greatly at him.	Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar`s and to God what is God`s.” And they were amazed at him.
12:24–27 Questions Universal Knowledge The End & His Return The Father
12:24	And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?	Jesus said unto them, Is it not for this cause that ye err, that ye know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?	Jesus answered them, “Isn’t this because you are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God?	Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?
12:25	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.	For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as angels in heaven.	For when they will rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.	When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.
12:26	And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?	But as touching the dead, that they are raised; have ye not read in the book of Moses, in the place concerning the Bush, how God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?	But about the dead, that they are raised, haven’t you read in the book of Moses about the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?	Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the Book of Moses, in the account of the burning bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob`?
12:27	He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living: ye therefore do greatly err.	He is not the God of the dead, but<S>235, 2316</S> of the living: ye do greatly err.	He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are therefore badly mistaken.”	He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!”
12:29–31 Commands Universal Knowledge Love of Neighbor & Enemy The Sabbath & the Law The Father
12:29	And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is , Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:	Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one:	Jesus answered, “The greatest is: ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.	“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
12:30	And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.	and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.	You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.	Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.`
12:31	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, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.	The second is like this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”	The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.` There is no commandment greater than these.”
12:34–40 Questions Warnings Woes The Kingdom Judgment & Hell
12:34	And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question .	And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.	When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from God’s Kingdom.” No one dared ask him any question after that.	When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.
12:35	And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David?	And Jesus answered and said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Christ is the son of David?	Jesus responded, as he taught in the temple, “How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?	While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, “Why do the teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the son of David?
12:36	For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.	David himself said in the Holy Spirit, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.	For David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.”’	David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.”`
12:37	David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.	David himself<S>846, 3767</S> calleth him Lord; and whence is he his son? And the common people heard him gladly.	Therefore David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?” The common people heard him gladly.	David himself calls him ‘Lord.` How then can he be his son?” The large crowd listened to him with delight.
12:38	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,	And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have salutations in the marketplaces,	In his teaching he said to them, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,	As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,
12:39	And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:	and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts:	and to get the best seats in the synagogues and the best places at feasts,	and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
12:40	Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.	they that devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.	those who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”	They devour widows` houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
12:43–44 Universal Knowledge Money & Possessions
12:43	And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:	And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury:	He called his disciples to himself and said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, this poor widow gave more than all those who are giving into the treasury,	Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
12:44	For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.	for they all did cast in of their superfluity; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.	for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on.”	They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”

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Chapter 13

34 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
13:2 Prophecy Questions Judgment & Hell The End & His Return
13:2	And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.	And Jesus said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down.	Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down.”	“Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
13:5–37 Prophecy Warnings Commands Parables Promises The End & His Return Judgment & Hell The Spirit Discipleship & Cost
13:5	And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:	And Jesus began to say unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.	Jesus, answering, began to tell them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray.	Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.
13:6	For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ ; and shall deceive many.	Many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and shall lead many astray.	For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and will lead many astray.	Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,` and will deceive many.
13:7	And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.	And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled: these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet.	“When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be troubled. For those must happen, but the end is not yet.	When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
13:8	For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.	For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be earthquakes in divers places; there shall be famines: these things are the beginning of travail.	For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. There will be famines and troubles. These things are the beginning of birth pains.	Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
13:9	But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.	But take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues shall ye be beaten; and<S>2532, 2476</S> before governors and kings shall ye stand for my sake, for a testimony unto them.	“But watch yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them.	“You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.
13:10	And the gospel must first be published among all nations.	And the gospel must first be preached unto all the nations.	The Good News must first be preached to all the nations.	And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.
13:11	But when they shall lead you , and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.	And when they lead you to judgment, and deliver you up, be not anxious beforehand what ye shall speak: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye; for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit.	When they lead you away and deliver you up, don’t be anxious beforehand or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.	Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
13:12	Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.	And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child; and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death.	“Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child. Children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.	“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death.
13:13	And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.	And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.	You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake, but he who endures to the end will be saved.	Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
13:14	But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:	But when ye see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not (let him that readeth understand), then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains:	“But when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains,	“When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation` standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
13:15	And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein , to take any thing out of his house:	and let him that is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house:	and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house.	Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out.
13:16	And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment.	and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak.	Let him who is in the field not return back to take his cloak.	Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak.
13:17	But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!	But woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days!	But woe to those who are with child and to those who nurse babies in those days!	How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!
13:18	And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.	And pray ye that it be not in the winter.	Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter.	Pray that this will not take place in winter,
13:19	For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.	For those days shall be tribulation, such as there hath not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never shall be.	For in those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.	because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again.
13:20	And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.	And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the elect's sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days.	Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.	“If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them.
13:21	And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:	And then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ; or, Lo, there; believe it not:	Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ don’t believe it.	At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!` or, ‘Look, there he is!` do not believe it.
13:22	For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.	for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the elect.	For false christs and false prophets will arise and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.	For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
13:23	But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.	But take ye heed: behold, I have told you all things beforehand.	But you watch. “Behold, I have told you all things beforehand.	So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.
13:24	But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,	But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,	But in those days, after that oppression, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light,	“But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
13:25	And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.	and the stars shall be falling from heaven, and the powers that are in the heavens shall be shaken.	the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.	the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.`
13:26	And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.	And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.	Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.	“At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
13:27	And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.	And then shall he send forth the angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.	Then he will send out his angels, and will gather together his chosen ones from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the sky.	And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.
13:28	Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:	Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;	“Now from the fig tree, learn this parable. When the branch has now become tender and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near;	“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.
13:29	So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.	even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that he is nigh, even at the doors.	even so you also, when you see these things coming to pass, know that it is near, at the doors.	Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door.
13:30	Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.	Verily I say unto you, This generation shall<S>3928, 3756</S> not pass away, until all these things be accomplished.	Most certainly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things happen.	Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
13:31	Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.	Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.	Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
13:32	But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.	But of that day or that hour knoweth no one, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.	“But of that day or that hour no one knows—not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.	“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
13:33	Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.	Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.	Watch, keep alert, and pray; for you don’t know when the time is.	Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.
13:34	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 as when a man, sojourning in another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, to each one his work, commanded also the porter to watch.	“It is like a man traveling to another country, having left his house and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch.	It`s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.
13:35	Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:	Watch therefore: for ye know not when the lord of the house cometh, whether at even, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning;	Watch therefore, for you don’t know when the lord of the house is coming—whether at evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning;	“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.
13:36	Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.	lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.	lest, coming suddenly, he might find you sleeping.	If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.
13:37	And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.	And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.	What I tell you, I tell all: Watch!”	What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!`”

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Chapter 14

27 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
14:6–9 Rebukes Commands Prophecy Money & Possessions Himself & His Mission
14:6	And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.	But Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.	But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.	“Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me.
14:7	For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.	For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always.	For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me.	The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me.
14:8	She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.	She hath done what she could; she hath anointed my body beforehand for the burying.	She has done what she could. She has anointed my body beforehand for the burying.	She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.
14:9	Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.	And verily I say unto you, Wheresoever the gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.	Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News may be preached throughout the whole world, that which this woman has done will also be spoken of for a memorial of her.”	Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”
14:13–15 Commands
14:13	And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.	And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him;	He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and there a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him,	So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.
14:14	And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?	and wheresoever he shall enter in, say to the master of the house, The Teacher saith, Where is my guest-chamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?	and wherever he enters in, tell the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’	Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?`
14:15	And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.	And he will himself show you a large upper room furnished and ready: and there make ready for us.	He will himself show you a large upper room furnished and ready. Get ready for us there.”	He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
14:18 Prophecy Himself & His Mission
14:18	And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.	And as they sat and were eating, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you shall betray me, even he that eateth with me.	As they sat and were eating, Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, one of you will betray me—he who eats with me.”	While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”
14:20–22 Woes Prophecy Commands Himself & His Mission Judgment & Hell
14:20	And he answered and said unto them, It is one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish.	And he said unto them, It is one of the twelve, he that dippeth with me in the dish.	He answered them, “It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.	“It is one of the Twelve,” he replied, “one who dips bread into the bowl with me.
14:21	The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.	For the Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.	For the Son of Man goes as it is written about him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”	The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”
14:22	And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it , and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.	And as they were eating, he took bread, and when he had blessed, he brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take ye: this is my body.	As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had blessed it, he broke it and gave to them, and said, “Take, eat. This is my body.”	While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.”
14:24–25 Self-Revelation Prophecy Himself & His Mission The Kingdom
14:24	And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.	And he said unto them, This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.	He said to them, “This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many.	“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them.
14:25	Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.	Verily I say unto you, I shall no more drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.	Most certainly I tell you, I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in God’s Kingdom.”	“Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
14:27–28 Prophecy Promises Himself & His Mission
14:27	And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.	And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad.	Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’	“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.`
14:28	But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.	Howbeit, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.	However, after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”	But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
14:30 Prophecy
14:30	And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.	And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that thou to-day, even this night, before the cock crow twice, shalt deny me thrice.	Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.”	“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.”
14:32 Commands Prayer
14:32	And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.	And they come unto a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I pray.	They came to a place which was named Gethsemane. He said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”	They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
14:34 Commands
14:34	And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.	And he saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: abide ye here, and watch.	He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.”	“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”
14:36–38 Prayers Commands Rebukes Questions Universal Knowledge The Father Prayer Discipleship & Cost
14:36	And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.	And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; remove this cup from me: howbeit not what I will, but what thou wilt.	He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible to you. Please remove this cup from me. However, not what I desire, but what you desire.”	“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
14:37	And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?	And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest thou not watch one hour?	He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you watch one hour?	Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn`t you keep watch for one hour?
14:38	Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.	Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.	Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”	Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
14:41–42 Commands Prophecy Himself & His Mission
14:41	And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.	And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough; the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.	He came the third time and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.	Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners.
14:42	Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.	Arise, let us be going: behold, he that betrayeth me is at hand.	Arise! Let’s get going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”	Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”
14:48–49 Questions Himself & His Mission
14:48	And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?	And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves to seize me?	Jesus answered them, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?	“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?
14:49	I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.	I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but this is done that the scriptures might be fulfilled.	I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me. But this is so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled.”	Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.”
14:62 Self-Revelation Prophecy Himself & His Mission The End & His Return
14:62	And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.	And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.	Jesus said, “I am. You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of the sky.”	“I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
14:72 Prophecy
14:72	And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.	And straightway the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word, how that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.	The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the words that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.	Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept.

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Chapter 15

2 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
15:2 Self-Revelation Himself & His Mission
15:2	And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest it .	And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering saith unto him, Thou sayest.	Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered, “So you say.”	“Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
15:34 Prayers Questions Himself & His Mission The Father
15:34	And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?	And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?	At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”	And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

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Chapter 16

4 verses

Verse	King James (1611)	American Standard (1901)	World English	NIV (2011)
16:15–18 Commissions Promises Warnings Faith Himself & His Mission Judgment & Hell
16:15	And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.	And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.	He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to the whole creation.	He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.
NoteVerses 9–20 are the “longer ending” of Mark, absent from the two oldest manuscripts. The WEB prints them (its New Testament follows the majority text); the ASV and NIV set them off with a note.
16:16	He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.	He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.	He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.	Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
16:17	And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;	And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;	These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;	And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
16:18	They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.	they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.	they will take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”	they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”

The Method

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16