And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he strongly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.
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And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he strongly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he went up into a mountain, and called to those he wanted. And they came to him.
And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he chose twelve men to be with him, and to send them out to teach.
And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
And Simon he surnamed Peter;
And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:
Plain English · paraphraseAnd James, the son of Zebedee, and John, the brother of James. He gave them the name Boanerges, which means "Sons of Thunder."
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.
And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat bread.
And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd when his friends heard about it, they went out to take hold of him. For they said, He is out of his mind.
And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has Beelzebub, and by the prince of demons he casts out demons."
And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?
Plain English · paraphraseHe called them to him and said to them in a parable: How can Satan drive out Satan?
And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end.
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.
Plain English · paraphraseNo one can enter a strong man’s house and take his belongings unless they first tie up the strong man. Then they can take what they want from his house.
Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
Plain English · paraphraseBut the one who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, and is in danger of eternal punishment.
Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.
And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.
And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?
And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he looked around at those sitting nearby and said, "Here is my mother and my brothers!"
For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Plain English · paraphraseWhoever does the will of God is my brother, my sister, and my mother.
And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he began to teach again by the seashore. A large crowd gathered around him, so he got into a boat and sat in the sea. The whole crowd stood on the land by the sea.
And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he taught them many things using stories, and said to them in his teaching,
Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
Plain English · paraphraseListen. Look, a sower went out to scatter seed.
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.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd as he sowed, some seed fell by the roadside, and the birds of the air came and ate it up.
And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
Plain English · paraphraseAnd some fell on rocky ground, where there was not much soil. It sprang up immediately, because the soil was not deep.
But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Plain English · paraphraseBut when the sun came up, it was burned. And because it had no roots, it dried up.
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
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.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd others fell on good ground and produced fruit, growing up and increasing. They yielded some thirty, some sixty, and some a hundred.
And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he said to them, "Let the one who has ears to hear, hear."
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd when he was alone, those who were with him, including the twelve, asked him about the parable.
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:
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.
And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
Plain English · paraphraseHe said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand all the parables?"
The sower soweth the word.
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.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd these are the ones by the wayside, where the word is sown. But when they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Plain English · paraphraseAnd these are the ones who are like seeds sown on rocky ground. When they hear the word, they receive it with joy right away.
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.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd they have no root in themselves, so they last only for a short time. Afterward, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they are immediately offended.
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd these are the ones who are sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word,
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.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd the worries of this world, and the false promise of wealth, and the desires for other things that come in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
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 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?
Plain English · paraphraseHe said to them, "Is a candle brought to be placed under a bushel or under a bed? Or is it not meant to be put on a candlestick?"
For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.
Plain English · paraphraseFor nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is kept secret that will not come to light.
If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
Plain English · paraphraseIf anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.
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.
Plain English · paraphraseHe said to them, "Pay attention to what you listen for. You will be measured by the same standard you use. And for those of you who listen, more will be given."
For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
Plain English · paraphraseFor the one who has, more will be given. And from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.
And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he said, "The kingdom of God is like this: A man casts seed into the ground;"
And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
Plain English · paraphraseThe earth produces fruit on its own: first the leaf, then the head, and then the full grain in the head.
But when the fruit is brought forth, immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.
Plain English · paraphraseBut when the fruit is produced, right away he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.
And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he said, "To what shall we compare the kingdom of God? Or with what comparison shall we compare it?"
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:
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.
Plain English · paraphraseBut when it is planted, it grows up and becomes taller than all the plants, and puts out large branches, so that the birds of the air can rest in its shade.
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he told them many stories like this, speaking in a way they could understand.
But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.
Plain English · paraphraseBut he never spoke to them without using a parable. And when they were alone, he explained everything to his disciples.
And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd that same day, when evening came, he said to them, Let us go across to the other side.
And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
Plain English · paraphraseAfter they sent the crowd away, they got into the boat with him. Other small boats were with them too.
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd a great storm of wind arose, and the waves crashed into the ship, so that it was now full.
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
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.
Plain English · paraphraseHe stood up and told the wind to stop. He said to the sea, "Be calm." The wind died down, and there was a great stillness.
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
Plain English · paraphraseHe said to them, "Why are you so afraid? Why do you have no faith?"
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Plain English · paraphraseThey were very afraid and said to each other, "Who is this man that even the wind and the sea obey him?"
And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd they went to the other side of the sea, into the land of the Gadarenes.
And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd when he stepped out of the boat, a man with an unclean spirit came out of the tombs to meet him.
Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
Plain English · paraphraseWho lived among the tombs; and no one could control him, not even with chains:
Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
Plain English · paraphraseBecause he had often been bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him, and the fetters broken to pieces, and no one could tame him.
And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
Plain English · paraphraseBut when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran to him and worshiped him.
And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he begged him strongly not to send them away from the country.
Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd all the devils asked him, "Send us into the pigs, so that we can go into them."
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd those who were feeding the pigs ran away and told about it in the city and in the countryside. And people went out to see what had happened.
And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd they came to Jesus and saw the man who had been possessed by the devil and had the legion. He was sitting, clothed, and in his right mind. And they were afraid.
And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd those who saw it told them how it happened to the man who was possessed by the devil, and also about the pigs.
And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd they began to ask him to leave their area.
And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd when he got into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the devil asked him if he could go with him.
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Plain English · paraphraseBut Jesus did not allow him, and said to him, "Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he had compassion on you."
And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he left, and began to tell people in Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. Everyone was amazed.
And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd when Jesus went across again by boat to the other side, many people gathered around him. He was near the sea.
And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd look, a ruler of the synagogue named Jairus came forward. When he saw him, he fell at his feet.
And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd begged him strongly, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death. I beg you, come and lay your hands on her so she can be healed and live."
And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd Jesus went with him. And many people followed him and crowded around him.
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd a certain woman, who had a flow of blood for twelve years,
And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
Plain English · paraphraseAnd she had suffered many things from many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was not bettered at all, but rather grew worse,
When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
Plain English · paraphraseWhen she heard about Jesus, she came through the crowd and touched his clothes.
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
Plain English · paraphraseFor she said, "If I may touch even his clothes, I will be healed."
And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd right away, the source of her bleeding dried up. She felt in her body that she was healed from that sickness.
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?
Plain English · paraphraseAnd Jesus, knowing at once that power had left him, turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who touched my clothes?"
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Plain English · paraphraseAnd his disciples said to him, "You see the crowd pressing in on you, and you ask, 'Who touched me?'"
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
Plain English · paraphraseAnd he looked around to see who had done this thing.
But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
Plain English · paraphraseBut the woman, afraid and shaking, knowing what had happened to her, went to him and fell at his feet, telling him the whole truth.
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Plain English · paraphraseHe said to her, "Your faith has healed you. Go in peace, and you will be free from your illness."
While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
Plain English · paraphraseWhile he was still speaking, some people came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house. They said, "Your daughter is dead. Why keep bothering the Teacher?"