ancient authorities read righteous. 2 Gr. corbanas, that is, sacred treasury. Compare 11. 3 Or, condemned, repented himself, and brought back the thirty 1 Many pieces of silver to the chief 4 priests and elders, saying, I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? 5 sce thou to it. And he cast down the pieces of silver into the sanctuary, and departed and he went away and hanged 6 himself. And the chief priests took the pieces of silver, and said, It is not lawful to put them into the 2 treasury, since 7 it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, 8 to bury strangers in. Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. 9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And 4 they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was priced, 5 whom certain of the children 10 of Israel did price; and they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me. 11 through 4 Or, I took 5 Or, whom they priced on the part of the sons 6 of Israel Some ancient authorities read I gave. 7 Or, a feast rabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? For he knew that 18 for envy they had delivered him up. And while he was 19 sitting on the judgement-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Now the chief priests and the 20 elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. But the governor answered 21 and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? And they said, Barabbas. Pilate saith 22 unto them, What then shall I do unto Jesus which is called Christ? They all say, Let him be crucified. And he said, 23 Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, saying, Let him be crucified. So when Pilate saw 24 that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent 8 of the blood of this righteous man: see ye to it. And all the peo- 25 ple answered and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Then released he un- 26 to them Barabbas: but Jesus Now Jesus stood before the governor and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou 8 Some 12 sayest. And when he was acancient authoricused by the chief priests and ties read elders, he answered nothing. of this 13 Then saith Pilate unto him, blood: see he scourged and delivered to Hearest thou not how many things they witness against ye &c. be crucified. Then the soldiers of the go- 27 14 thee? And he gave him no 9 Gr. Pra- vernor took Jesus into the 9 pa answer, not even to one word: insomuch that the governor 15 marvelled greatly. Now at 7 the feast the governor was wont to release unto the multitude one prisoner, whom they 16 would. And they had then a notable prisoner, called Ba17 rabbas. When therefore they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Ba torium. See Mark xv. 16. 10 Or, cohort 11 Some ancient authorities read clothed. lace, and gathered unto him the whole 10 band. And they 28 11 stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And they plait- 29 ed a crown of thorns and put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spat 30 upon him, and took the reed and smote him on the head. 31 And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his garments, and led him away to crucify him. 32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name him they compelled to go with them, that he 33 might bear his cross. And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull, 34 they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not 35 drink. And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, cast 36 ing lots: and they sat and 1 Gr. im- 2 Or, 3 Or, save him thani? that is, My God, my 37 watched him there. And they 4 Or, earth bodies of the saints that had set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS 38 THE KING OF THE JEWS. Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left. 39 And they that passed by railed 5 Or, on him, wagging their heads, 40 and saying, Thou that destroyest the 2 temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come 6 Many 41 down from the cross. In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes 42 and elders, said, He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe 43 on him. He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I 44 am the Son of God. And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach. ancient a spear xix. 34. fallen asleep were raised; and 53 And when even was come, 57 45 Now from the sixth hour 7 Or, a son manded it to be given up. there was darkness over all the 4 land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, aying, Eli, Eli, lama sabach of God And Joseph took the body, 59 and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and laid it in his 60 own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and depart61 ed. And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. 62 1 Or, Take a guard shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. And they departed 8 quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring his disciples word. And behold, Jesus met them, 9 saying, All hail. And they came and took hold of his feet, and worshipped him. Then saith Jesus unto them, 10 Fear not go tell my brethren that they depart into Galilee, Now on the morrow, which is the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered to63 gether unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I rise again. 2 Gr. make and there shall they see me. 64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest haply his disciples come and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: and the last error will be 65 worse than the first. Pilate said unto them, 1 Ye have a guard: go your way, 2 make 66 it as sure as ye can. So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, scaling the stone, the guard being with them. 28 Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the 2 sepulchre. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat 3 upon it. His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment 4 white as snow: and for fear of him the watchers did quake, 5 and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, 6 which hath been crucified. He is not here; for he is risen,' even as he said. Come, see the place 3 where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples, He is risen from the dead; and lo, he goeth before you into Galilee; there it sure, as ye know. 3 Many ancient authorities read where he lay. Now while they were going, 11 behold, some of the guard came into the city, and told unto the chief priests all the things that were come to pass. And when they were assem- 12 bled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, say- 13 ing, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this 14 4 come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care. So they took 15 the money, and did as they were taught and this saying to a hear-was spread abroad among the ing before Jews, and continueth until this the gover- day. 4 Or, come nor 5 Gr. all the days. 6 Or, the consum mation of the age But the eleven disciples went 16 into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw 17 him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. And Jesus 18 came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye 19 therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost: teaching 20 them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you 5 alway, even unto 6the end of the world. S. MARK. 1 2 THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, 1 the Son of God. Even as it is written 2 in Isaiah the prophet, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, Who shall prepare thy way; The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight; 4 John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance 5 unto remission of sins. And there went out unto him all the country of Judæa, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their 6 sins. And John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat locusts and wild 7 honey. And he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not 3 worthy to stoop down and 8 unloose. I baptized you with 9 1 Some ancient authorities omit the Son of God. 2 Some ancient authorities read in the prophets. 3 Gr. suficient. 4 Or, in And straightway the Spirit 12 driveth him forth into the wilderness. And he was in the 13 wilderness forty days tempted of Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him. Now after that John was 14 delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying. The time 15 is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel. And passing along by the 16 sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, 17 Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they 18 left the nets, and followed him. And going on a little 19 further, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending the nets. And 20 straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the water; but he shall baptize 5 Or, Holy hired servants, and went after you with the 5 Holy Ghost. Spirit: and so through out this book. And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John 6in the Jor10 dan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove de- 6 Gr. into. 11 scending upon him: and a voice came out of the heavens, him. And they go into Caper- 21 naum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue and taught. And 22 they were astonished at his teaching for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes. And straight- 23 way there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out, say- 24 ing, What have we to do with Or, it 2 Or, convulsing ancient authorities read when he thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the 25 Holy One of God. And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of 26 him. And the unclean spirit, 3 Some 2 tearing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, 28 and they obey him. And the 4 Or, de- report of him went out straightway everywhere into all the region of Galilee round 5 Gr. about. 29 was come out of the syna gogue, he came &c. moniacs demons. And straightway, 3 when they were come out of the syna- 6 Many gogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, 30 with James and John. Now Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever; and straightway 31 they tell him of her: and he came and took her by the hand, and raised her up; and the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. ancient authorities add to be Christ. See Luke iv. 41. 7 Some ancient and kneel- 8 Or, sternly 9 Gr. word. 10 Gr. he. 11 Or, the city 12 Or, a home And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there 36 prayed. And Simon and they 13 Many that were with him followed 37 after him; and they found him, and say unto him, All 38 are seeking thee. And he saith unto them, Let us go else ancient authorities read bring him unto him. where into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth. And he went into their syna- 39 gogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out 5 devils. And there cometh to him 40 a leper, beseeching him, 7 and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And being moved with com- 41 passion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway 42 the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean. And 43 he strictly charged him, and straightway sent him out, and saith unto him, Sce thou 44 say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing the things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. But he went 45 out, and began to publish it much, and to spread abroad the matter, insomuch that 10 Jesus could no more openly enter into a city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. And when he entered again 2 into Capernaum after some days, it was noised that he was 12 in the house. And many 2 were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, no, not even about the door: and he spake the word unto them. And they come, 3 bringing unto him a man sick of the palsy, borne of four. And when they could not 4 13 come nigh unto him for the crowd, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed whereon the sick of the palsy lay. And |