{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "1", "text": "This is the book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son also of Abraham."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "2", "text": "Abraham begat Isaac, Isaac begat Jacob, Jacob begat Judas and his brethren,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "3", "text": "Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar, Phares begat Esrom, Esrom begat Aram,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "4", "text": "Aram begat Aminadab, Aminadab begat Naasson, Naasson begat Salmon,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "5", "text": "Salmon begat Booz of Rahab, Booz begat Obed of Ruth, Obed begat Jesse,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "6", "text": "Jesse begat David the king, David the king begat Solomon, of her that was the wife of Urias,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "7", "text": "Solomon begat Roboam, Roboam begat Abia, Abia begat Asa,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "8", "text": "Asa begat Josaphat, Josaphat begat Joram, Joram begat Ozias,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "9", "text": "Ozias begat Joatham, Joatham begat Achaz, Achaz begat Ezekias,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "10", "text": "Ezekias begat Manasses, Manasses begat Amon, Amon begat Josias,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "11", "text": "Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren about the time of the captivity of Babylon."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "12", "text": "After they were led captive to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel, Salathiel begat Zorobabel,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "13", "text": "Zorobabel begat Abiud, Abiud begat Eliakim, Eliakim begat Azor,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "14", "text": "Azor begat Sadoc, Sadoc begat Achin, Achin begat Eliud,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "15", "text": "Eliud begat Eleazar, Eleazar begat Matthan, Matthan begat Jacob,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "16", "text": "Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born that Jesus which is called Christ."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "17", "text": "All the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations. And from David unto the captivity of Babylon are fourteen generations. And from the captivity of Babylon unto Christ are also fourteen generations."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "18", "text": "The birth of Christ was on this wise. When his mother Mary was married unto Joseph, before they came to dwell together, she was found with child by the Holy Ghost."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "19", "text": "Then her husband Joseph being a perfect man, and loathe to defame her, was minded to put her away secretly."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "20", "text": "While he thus thought, behold the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in sleep, saying, Joseph, the son of David, fear not to take unto thee, Mary [as] thy wife. For that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "21", "text": "She shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus. For he shall save his people from their sins."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "22", "text": "All this was done to fulfil that which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet saying,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "23", "text": "Behold a maid shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is as much to say, by interpretation, as God with us."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "24", "text": "Joseph as soon as he awoke out of sleep, did as the angel of the Lord bade him, and took his wife unto him,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 1, "verse": "25", "text": "and knew her not, till she had brought forth her first son, and called his name Jesus."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "1", "text": "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem a town of Judea, in the time of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "2", "text": "saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? We have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "3", "text": "Herod the king, after he had heard this, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "4", "text": "and he sent for all the chief priests and scribes of the people, and demanded of them where Christ should be born."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "5", "text": "They said unto him, In Bethlehem a town of Judea. For thus it is written by the prophet,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "6", "text": "And thou Bethlehem in the land of Judea, shalt not be the least as pertaining to the princes of Judah. For out of thee shall come a captain, which shall govern my people Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "7", "text": "Then Herod privily called the wise men, and diligently enquired of them, the time of the star that appeared."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "8", "text": "And sent them to Bethlehem, saying, When ye be come thither search diligently for the child. And when ye have found him bring me word, that I may come and worship him also."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "9", "text": "And when they had heard the king, they departed, and lo the star which they saw in the east went before them, until it came and stood over the place where the child was."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "10", "text": "When they saw the star, they were marvellously glad,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "11", "text": "and entered into the house, and found the child with Mary his mother, and kneeled down and worshipped him, and opened their treasures, and offered unto him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "12", "text": "And after they were warned in their sleep, that they should not go again to Herod, they returned into their own country another way."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "13", "text": "After that they were departed, lo the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in his sleep, saying, Arise and take the child and his mother, and fly into Egypt, and abide there till I bring the word. For Herod will seek the child to destroy him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "14", "text": "Then he arose, and took the child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "15", "text": "and was there unto the death of Herod, to fulfil that which was spoken of the Lord, by the prophet, which saith, Out of Egypt have I called my son."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "16", "text": "Then Herod perceiving that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wrath, and sent forth and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, as many as were two year old and under, according to the time which he had diligently searched out of the wise men."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "17", "text": "Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah, saying,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "18", "text": "On the hills was a voice heard, mourning, weeping, and great lamentation. Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted because they were not."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "19", "text": "When Herod was dead, lo an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in Egypt,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "20", "text": "saying, Arise and take the child and his mother, and go in to the land of Israel. For they are dead which sought the child's death."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "21", "text": "Then he arose up, and took the child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "22", "text": "But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judea, in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither, notwithstanding after he was warned in his sleep, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 2, "verse": "23", "text": "and went and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, to fulfil that which was spoken be the prophets, He shall be called of Nazareth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "1", "text": "In those days John the Baptiser came and preached in the wilderness of Judea,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "2", "text": "saying, Repent, the kingdom of heaven is at hand."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "3", "text": "This is he of whom it is spoken by the prophet Isaiah, which saith, The voice of a crier in [the] wilderness, prepare ye the Lord's way, and make his paths straight."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "4", "text": "This John had his garment of camel's hair, and a girdle of a skin about his loins. His meat was locusts, and wild honey."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "5", "text": "Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judea, and all the region round about Jordan,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "6", "text": "and were baptised of him in Jordan, acknowledging their sins."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "7", "text": "When he saw many of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath taught you to flee from the vengeance to come?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "8", "text": "Bring forth therefore the fruits belonging to repentance."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "9", "text": "And see that ye once think not to say in yourselves, we have Abraham to our father. For I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "10", "text": "Even now is the axe put unto the root of the trees, so that every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be hewn down and cast into the fire."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "11", "text": "I baptise you in water, in token of repentance, but he that cometh after me, is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. He shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "12", "text": "which hath also his fan in his hand, and will purge his floor, and gather the wheat into his garner, and will burn the chaff with everlasting fire."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "13", "text": "Then came Jesus from Galilee into Jordan to John, for to be baptised of him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "14", "text": "But John forbade him, saying, I ought to be baptised of thee and comest thou to me?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "15", "text": "Jesus answered and said to him, Let it be so now. For thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "16", "text": "And Jesus as soon as he was baptised, came straight out of the water. And lo heaven was open unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descend like a dove, and alight upon him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 3, "verse": "17", "text": "And lo there came a voice from heaven, saying, This is my dear Son in whom is my delight."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "1", "text": "Then was Jesus led away of the Spirit into a desert, to be tempted of the devil."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "2", "text": "And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, at the last he was anhungered."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "3", "text": "Then came until him the tempter, and said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "4", "text": "He answered and said, It is written, man shall not live only by bread, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "5", "text": "Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "6", "text": "and said unto him, if thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down. For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, and with their hands they shall stay thee up, that thou dash not thy foot against a stone."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "7", "text": "Jesus said to him, It is written also, Thou shalt not tempt thy Lord God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "8", "text": "The devil took him up again and led him into an exceedingly high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the beauty of them;"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "9", "text": "and said unto him, All these will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "10", "text": "Then said Jesus unto him, Avoid Satan. For it is written, Thou shalt worship thy Lord God, and him only shalt thou serve."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "11", "text": "Then the devil left him, and lo the angels came and ministered unto him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "12", "text": "When Jesus had heard that John was taken, he departed into Galilee,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "13", "text": "and left Nazareth, and went and dwelt in Capernaum, which is a city upon the sea, in the coasts of Zabulon and Nephthalim,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "14", "text": "to fulfil that which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "15", "text": "Behold the land of Zabulon and Nephthalim, the way of the sea beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "16", "text": "the people which sat in darkness, saw great light, and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "17", "text": "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "18", "text": "As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon which was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishers)"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "19", "text": "and he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "20", "text": "And they straightaway left their nets and followed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "21", "text": "And he went forth from thence, and saw another two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother in the ship, with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and called them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "22", "text": "And they without tarrying left the ship and their father and followed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "23", "text": "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness, and all manner [of] diseases among the people."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "24", "text": "And his fame spread abroad throughout all Syria. And they brought unto him all sick people, that were taken with diverse diseases and gripings, and them that were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatic, and those that had the palsy. And he healed them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 4, "verse": "25", "text": "And there followed him a great number of people, from Galilee, and from the Ten Cities, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from the regions that lie beyond Jordan."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "1", "text": "When he saw the people, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set, his disciples came unto him,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "2", "text": "and he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "3", "text": "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "4", "text": "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "5", "text": "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "6", "text": "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "7", "text": "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "8", "text": "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "9", "text": "Blessed are the maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the children of God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "10", "text": "Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "11", "text": "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall falsely say all manner of evil sayings against you for my sake."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "12", "text": "Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before your days."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "13", "text": "Ye are the salt of the earth, but and if the salt be once unsavoury, what can be salted therewith? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out at the doors, and that men tread it under foot."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "14", "text": "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "15", "text": "neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it lighteth all those which are in the house."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "16", "text": "See that your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "17", "text": "Ye shall not think that I am come to disannul the Law, or the prophets. No, I am not come to disannul them, but to fulfil them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "18", "text": "For truly I say unto you, till heaven and earth perish, one jot, or one tittle of the Law shall not escape, till all be fulfilled."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "19", "text": "Whosoever breaketh one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But whosoever shall observe and teach them, that person shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "20", "text": "For I say unto you, except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "21", "text": "Ye have heard how it was said unto them of the old time, Thou shalt not kill. Whosoever shall kill, shall be in danger of judgement."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "22", "text": "But I say unto you, whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be in danger of judgement. Whosoever shall say unto his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of a council. But whosoever shall say unto his brother, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hellfire."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "23", "text": "Therefore when thou offerest thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath anything against thee,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "24", "text": "leave there thine offering before the altar, and go thy way first and reconcile thyself to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "25", "text": "Agree with thine adversary at once, whilst thou art in the way with him, lest thine adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the minister, and then thou be cast into prison."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "26", "text": "I say unto thee verily, thou shalt not come out thence till thou have payed the utmost farthing."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "27", "text": "Ye have heard how that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "28", "text": "But I say unto you, that whosoever eyeth a wife, lusting after her, hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "29", "text": "Wherefore if thy right eye offend thee, pluck him out and cast him from thee. Better it is for thee that one of thy members perish than that thy whole body should be cast into hell."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "30", "text": "Also if thy right hand offend thee, cut him off and cast him from thee. Better it is that one of thy members perish, than that all thy body should, be cast into hell."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "31", "text": "It is said, Whosoever put away his wife, let him give her a testimonial of her divorcement."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "32", "text": "But I say unto you, Whosoever put away his wife (except it be for fornication) causeth her to break matrimony. And whosoever marrieth her that is divorced, breaketh wedlock."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "33", "text": "Again ye have heard how it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not foreswear thyself, but shalt perform thine oath to God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "34", "text": "But I say unto you, Swear not at all, neither by heaven for it is God's seat,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "35", "text": "nor yet by the earth, for it is his footstool, neither by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great king,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "36", "text": "neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "37", "text": "But your communication shall be, ye, ye, nay, nay. For whatsoever is more than that, cometh of evil."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "38", "text": "Ye have heard how it is said, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "39", "text": "But I say unto you, That ye withstand not wrong. But if a man give thee a blow on thy right cheek, turn to him the other."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "40", "text": "And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take thy coat from thee, let him have thy cloak also."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "41", "text": "And whosoever will compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "42", "text": "Give to him that asketh, and from him that would borrow turn not away."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "43", "text": "Ye have heard how it is said, Thou shalt love thine neighbour, and hate thine enemy."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "44", "text": "But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "45", "text": "that ye may be the children of your heavenly Father, for he maketh his sun to arise, on the evil and on the good, and sendeth his reign on the just and on the unjust."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "46", "text": "For if ye shall love them, which love you, what reward shall ye have? Do not the publicans even so?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "47", "text": "And if ye be friendly to your brethren only, what singular thing do ye? Do not the publicans likewise?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 5, "verse": "48", "text": "Ye shall therefore be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "1", "text": "Take heed to your alms. That ye give it not in the sight of men, to the intent that ye would be seen of them. Or else ye get no reward of your Father in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "2", "text": "Whensoever therefore thou givest thine alms, thou shalt not make a trumpet to be blown before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, for to be praised of men, Verily I say unto you, they have their reward."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "3", "text": "But when thou doest thine alms, let not thy left hand know, what thy right hand doeth,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "4", "text": "that thine alms may be secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "5", "text": "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues, and in corners of the streets, because they would be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "6", "text": "But when thou prayest, enter into thy chamber and shut thy door to thee, and pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "7", "text": "But when ye pray, babble not much, as the Gentiles do, for they think that they shall be heard, for there much babbling's sake."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "8", "text": "Be ye not like them therefore, for your Father knoweth whereof ye have need before ye ask of him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "9", "text": "After this manner therefore pray ye. O our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "10", "text": "Let thy kingdom come. Thy will be fulfilled, as well in earth, as it is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "11", "text": "Give us this day our daily bread."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "12", "text": "And forgive us our trespasses, even as we forgive them which trespass us."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "13", "text": "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "14", "text": "For and if ye shall forgive other men their trespasses, your Father in heaven shall also forgive you,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "15", "text": "but and ye will not forgive men their trespasses, no more shall your Father forgive your trespasses."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "16", "text": "Moreover when ye fast, be not sad as the hypocrites are, for they disfigure their faces, that it might appear unto men that they fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "17", "text": "But thou, when thou fastest, annoint thine head and wash thy face,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "18", "text": "that it appear not unto men how that thou fastest, but unto thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "19", "text": "Gather not treasure together on earth, where rust and moths corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "20", "text": "But gather ye treasure together in heaven, where neither rust, nor moths corrupt, and where thieves neither break up, nor yet steal."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "21", "text": "For wheresoever your treasure is, there are your hearts also."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "22", "text": "The light of thy body is thine eye. Wherefore if thine eye be single, all thy body is full of light,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "23", "text": "but and if thine eye be wicked, then is all thy body full of darkness. Wherefore if the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "24", "text": "No man can serve two masters. For either he shall hate the one and love the other, or else he shall lean to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "25", "text": "Therefore I say unto you, Be not careful for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, nor yet for your body, what raiment ye shall wear. Is not the life more worth than meat and the body more of value than raiment?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "26", "text": "Behold the fowls of the air, for they sow not, neither reap, nor yet carry into the barns, and yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not better than they?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "27", "text": "Which of you (though he took thought therefore) could put one cubit unto his stature?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "28", "text": "And why care ye then for raiment? Behold the lilies of the field, how they grow, they labour not, neither spin."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "29", "text": "And yet for all that I say unto you that even Solomon in all his royalty, was not arayed like unto one of these."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "30", "text": "Wherefore if God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field and tomorrow shall be cast into the furnace, shall he not much more do the same unto you, O ye of little faith?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "31", "text": "Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "32", "text": "(After all these things seek the Gentiles.) For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "33", "text": "But rather seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof, and all these things shall be ministered unto you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 6, "verse": "34", "text": "Care not therefore for the day following, for the day following shall care for itself. Each day's trouble is sufficient for the sameself day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "1", "text": "Judge not lest ye be judged."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "2", "text": "For as ye judge so shall ye be judged. And with what measure ye mete, with the same shall it be measured to you again."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "3", "text": "Why seest thou a mote in thy brother's eye, and perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "4", "text": "Or why sayest thou to thy brother, Suffer me to pluck out a mote out of thine eye, and behold a beam is in thine own eye."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "5", "text": "Hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pluck out the mote out of thy brother's eye."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "6", "text": "Give not that which is holy to dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they tread them under their feet, and the other turn again and all to rent you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "7", "text": "Ask and it shall be given you. Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "8", "text": "For whosoever asketh receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "9", "text": "Is there any man among you which would proffer his son a stone if he asked him bread?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "10", "text": "Or if he asked fish, would he proffer him a serpent?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "11", "text": "If ye then which are evil, can give to your children good gifts, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven, give good things to them that ask of him?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "12", "text": "Therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, even so do ye to them. This is the Law and the prophets."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "13", "text": "Enter in at the straight gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "14", "text": "For straight is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "15", "text": "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "16", "text": "Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes off thorns, or figs off briars?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "17", "text": "Even so every good tree, bringeth forth good fruit, but a corrupt tree, bringeth forth evil fruit."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "18", "text": "A good tree cannot bring forth bad fruit, nor yet a bad tree can bring forth good fruit."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "19", "text": "Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be hewn down and cast into the fire."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "20", "text": "Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "21", "text": "Not all they that say unto me, Master, Master, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that fulfilleth my Father's will which is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "22", "text": "Many will say to me in that day, Master, Master, have we not in thy name prophesied? And in thy name have we not cast out devils? And in thy name have we not done many miracles?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "23", "text": "And then will I knowledge unto them, that I never knew them. Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "24", "text": "Whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth the same, I will liken him unto a wiseman which built his house on a rock,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "25", "text": "and [an] abundance of rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that same house, and it was not overthrown because it was grounded on the rock."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "26", "text": "And whosoever heareth of me these sayings, and doeth not the same, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "27", "text": "and [an] abundance of rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it was overthrown and great was the fall of it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "28", "text": "And it came to pass, that when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 7, "verse": "29", "text": "For he taught them as one having power, and not as the scribes."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "1", "text": "When Jesus was come down from the mountain, much people followed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "2", "text": "And lo, there came a leper, and worshipped him, saying, Master, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "3", "text": "He put forth his hand and touched him saying, I will, be clean, and immediately his leprosy was cleansed."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "4", "text": "And Jesus said unto him. See thou tell no man, but go and shew thyself to the priest and offer the gift, that Moses commanded to be offered, in witness to them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "5", "text": "When Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a certain Centurion, beseeching him"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "6", "text": "and saying, Master my servant lieth sick at home of the palsy, and is greviously pained."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "7", "text": "And Jesus said unto him, I will come and cure him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "8", "text": "The Centurion answered and said, Sir, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under the roof of my house, but speak the word only and my servant shall be healed."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "9", "text": "For I also myself am a man under power and have soldiers under me, and I say to one, go, and he goeth, and to another, come, and he cometh, and to my servant, do this, and he doeth it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "10", "text": "When Jesus heard these sayings, he marvelled, and said to them that followed him, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "11", "text": "I say therefore unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, and shall rest with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "12", "text": "and the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into the utmost darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "13", "text": "Then Jesus said unto the Centurion, go thy way, and as thou hast believed so be it unto thee. And his servant was healed that same hour."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "14", "text": "And Jesus went into Peter's house, and saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "15", "text": "and he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered unto them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "16", "text": "When the evening was come they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils. And he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "17", "text": "to fulfil that which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying. He took on him[self] our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "18", "text": "When Jesus saw much people about him, he commanded to go over the water."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "19", "text": "And there came a scribe and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "20", "text": "And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man hath not where onto lay his head:"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "21", "text": "Another that was one of his disciples said unto him, Master suffer me first, to go and bury my father."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "22", "text": "But Jesus said unto him, Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "23", "text": "And he entered into a ship, and his disciples followed him,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "24", "text": "And lo there arose a great storm in the sea, insomuch that the ship was hid with waves, and he was asleep."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "25", "text": "And his disciples came unto him, and awoke him, saying, Master, save us, we perish."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "26", "text": "And he said unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye endowed with little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there followed a great calm."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "27", "text": "And men marvelled and said, What man is this, that both winds and sea obey him?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "28", "text": "And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed of devils, which came out of the graves and were out of measure fierce, so that no man might go by that way."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "29", "text": "And lo they cried out, saying, O Jesus the Son of God, what have we to do with thee? Art thou come hither to torment us before the time be come?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "30", "text": "There was a good way off from them a great herd of swine feeding."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "31", "text": "Then the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go our way into the herd of swine."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "32", "text": "And he said unto them, Go your ways. Then went they out, and departed into the herd of swine. And lo, all the herd of swine was carried with violence headlong into the sea and perished in the water."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "33", "text": "Then the herdsmen, fled and went their ways into the city, and told everything, and what had fortuned unto them that were possessed of the devils."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 8, "verse": "34", "text": "And lo, all the city came out and met Jesus. And when they saw him they besought him, to depart out of their coasts."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "1", "text": "And he entered into the ship and passed over and came into his own city."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "2", "text": "And lo, they brought unto him a man sick of the palsy, lying in his bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the sick of the palsy, Son be of good cheer, thy sins are forgiven thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "3", "text": "And lo, certain of the scribes said in themselves, He blasphemeth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "4", "text": "And when Jesus saw their thoughts, he said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "5", "text": "Whether is easier to say, thy sins are forgiven thee, or to say, arise and walk?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "6", "text": "That ye may know, that the Son of Man hath power to forgive sins in earth, then said he unto the sick of the palsy, Arise, take up thy bed and go home to thine house."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "7", "text": "And he arose and departed to his house."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "8", "text": "The people that saw it, marvelled and glorified God, which had given such power to men."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "9", "text": "And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man sat at the receipt of custom named Matthew, and said to him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "10", "text": "And it came to pass, that Jesus sat at meat in his house. And lo, many publicans and sinners came and sat down also with Jesus and his disciples."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "11", "text": "When the Pharisees had perceived that, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your master with publicans and sinners?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "12", "text": "When Jesus heard that, he said unto them, The whole need not the physician, but they that are sick."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "13", "text": "Go and learn, what that meaneth, I have pleasure in mercy, and not in offering. For I am not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "14", "text": "Then came the disciples of John to him, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but thy disciples fast not?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "15", "text": "And Jesus said unto them, Can the wedding children mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "16", "text": "No man pieceth an old garment with a piece of new cloth. For then taketh he away the piece again from the garment, and the rent is made worse."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "17", "text": "Neither do men put new wine into old vessels, for then the vessels break and the wine runneth out and the vessels perish. But they pour new wine into new vessels, and so are both saved together."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "18", "text": "Whilst he thus spake unto them, lo there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is dead already, but come and lay thy hand on her, and she shall live."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "19", "text": "And Jesus arose and followed him with his disciples."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "20", "text": "And behold, a woman which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years came behind him and touched the hem of his vesture."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "21", "text": "For she said in herself, If I may touch but even his vesture only, I shall be safe."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "22", "text": "Jesus turned him about, and beheld her, saying, Daughter, be of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee safe. And she was made whole even that same hour."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "23", "text": "And when Jesus came into the ruler's house and saw the minstrels, and the people wondering,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "24", "text": "he said unto them, Get you hence, for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth, and they laugh him to scorn."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "25", "text": "As soon as the people were put forth adoors, he went in and took her by the hand, and the maid arose."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "26", "text": "And this was noised throughout all the land."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "27", "text": "And as Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him crying and saying, O thou Son of David, have mercy on us."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "28", "text": "And when he was come into the house, the blind came to him. And Jesus said unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Ye master."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "29", "text": "Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith, be it unto you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "30", "text": "And their eyes were opened. And he charged them, saying, See that no man know of it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "31", "text": "But they as soon as they were departed, spread abroad his name throughout all the land."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "32", "text": "As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed of a devil."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "33", "text": "And as soon as the devil was cast out, the dumb spake. And the people marvelled, saying, It never so appeared in Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "34", "text": "But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils by the power of the chief devil."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "35", "text": "And Jesus went about all the cities and towns, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner [of] sickness and disease among the people."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "36", "text": "But when he saw the people, he had pity on them, because they were pined away, and scattered abroad even as sheep, having no shepherd."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "37", "text": "Then said he to his disciples, The harvest is great, but the labourers are few."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 9, "verse": "38", "text": "Wherefore pray the harvest Lord to send forth labourers into his harvest."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "1", "text": "And he called his twelve disciples unto him, and gave them power over all unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sicknesses, and all manner of diseases."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "2", "text": "The names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon which is called Peter and Andrew his brother, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "3", "text": "Philip and Bartholemew, Thomas and Matthew the publican, James the son of Alphaeus and Lebbaeus, otherwise called Thaddaeus,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "4", "text": "Simon of Canaan, and Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "5", "text": "These twelve sent Jesus, and conmanded them saying, Go not into the ways that lead to the Gentiles, and into the cities of the Samaritans enter ye not,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "6", "text": "but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "7", "text": "Go and preach saying that the kingdom of heaven is at hand."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "8", "text": "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out the devils. Freely ye have received, freely give again."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "9", "text": "Possess not gold, nor silver, nor brass, in your girdles,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "10", "text": "nor yet scrip towards your journey neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet a rod. For the workman is worthy to have his meat."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "11", "text": "Into whatsoever city or town ye shall come, enquire who is worthy in it, and there abide till ye go thence."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "12", "text": "And when ye come into an house, greet the same."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "13", "text": "And if the house be worthy, your peace shall come upon the same. But if it be not worthy, your peace shall return to you again."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "14", "text": "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor will hear your preaching, when ye depart out of that house, or that city, shake of the dust of your feet."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "15", "text": "Truly I say unto you, It shall be easier for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the day of judgement, than for that city."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "16", "text": "Lo, I send you forth as sheep among wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "17", "text": "Beware of men, for they shall deliver you up to the councils, and shall scourge you in their synagogues."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "18", "text": "And ye shall be brought to the head rulers and kings for my sake, in witness to them and to the Gentiles."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "19", "text": "But when they put you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak, for it shall be given you, even in that same hour, what ye shall say."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "20", "text": "For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "21", "text": "The brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son. And the children shall arise against their fathers, and mothers, and shall put them to death,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "22", "text": "and ye shall be hated of all men, for my name. But whosoever shall continue unto the end, shall be saved."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "23", "text": "When they persecute you in one city, fly into another. I tell you for a truth, ye shall not finish all the cities of Israel, till the Son of Man be come."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "24", "text": "The disciple is not above his master, nor yet the servant above his lord."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "25", "text": "It is enough for the disciple to be as his master is, and that the servant be as his lord is. If they have called the lord of the house, Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household so?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "26", "text": "Fear them not therefore. There is nothing so close that shall not be opened, and nothing so hid that shall not be known."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "27", "text": "What I tell you in darknes that speak ye in light. And what ye hear in the ear preach ye on the house tops."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "28", "text": "And fear ye not them which kill the body, and be not able to kill the soul. But rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "29", "text": "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And none of them doth light on the ground, without your Father."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "30", "text": "And now are all the hairs of your heads numbered."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "31", "text": "Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "32", "text": "Whosoever therefore acknowledgeth me before men, him will I acknowledge before my Father in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "33", "text": "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "34", "text": "Think not, that I am come to send peace into the earth. I came not to send peace, but a sword."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "35", "text": "For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "36", "text": "And a man's foes shall be, they of his own household."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "37", "text": "He that loveth his father, or mother more than me, is not worthy of me. And he that loveth his son, or daughter, more than me, is not mete for me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "38", "text": "And he that taketh not his cross and followeth me, is not mete for me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "39", "text": "He that findeth his life, shall lose it, and he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "40", "text": "He that receiveth you, receiveth me, and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "41", "text": "He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward. And he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 10, "verse": "42", "text": "And whosoever shall give unto one of these little ones to drink, a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, I tell you of a truth, he shall not lose his reward."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "1", "text": "And it came to pass when Jesus had ended his precepts unto his disciples, he departed thence to preach and teach in their cities."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "2", "text": "When John being in prison heard the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "3", "text": "and said unto him, Art thou he that shall come or shall we look for another?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "4", "text": "Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John what ye have heard and seen."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "5", "text": "The blind see, the halt go, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up again, and the gospel is preached to the poor."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "6", "text": "And happy is he that is not hurt by me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "7", "text": "Even as they departed, Jesus began to speak unto the people of John. What went ye for to see in the wilderness? Went ye out to see a reed wavering with the wind?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "8", "text": "Or what went ye out for to see? Went ye to see a man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "9", "text": "But what went ye out for to see? Went ye out to see a prophet? Ye, I say unto you, and more than a prophet."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "10", "text": "For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "11", "text": "Verily I say unto you, among the children of women arose there not a greater than John [the] Baptist. Notwithstanding he that is less in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "12", "text": "From the time of John Baptist hitherto, the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and they that make violence pull it unto them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "13", "text": "For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until the time of John."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "14", "text": "Also if ye will receive it, this is Elijah, which should come."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "15", "text": "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "16", "text": "But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children, which sit in the market, and call unto their fellows,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "17", "text": "and say, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced. We have mourned unto you, and ye have not sorrowed."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "18", "text": "For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say he hath the devil."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "19", "text": "The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a glutton, and a drinker of wine, and a friend unto publicans and sinners. And wisdom is justified of her children."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "20", "text": "Then began he to upbraid the cities, in which most of his miracles were done, because they did not repent."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "21", "text": "Woe be to the Chorazin. Woe be to Bethsaida, for if the miracles which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "22", "text": "Nevertheless I say to you, It shall be easier for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgement than for you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "23", "text": "And thou Capernaum, which art lift up unto heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell, for if the miracles which have been done in thee, had been showed in Sodom, they had remained to this day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "24", "text": "Nevertheless I say unto you, It shall be easier for Sodom in the day of judgement, than for thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "25", "text": "Then Jesus answered and said, I praise thee O Father Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "26", "text": "even so Father for so it pleased thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "27", "text": "All things are given unto me of my Father. And no man knoweth the Son, but the Father, neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whom the Son will open him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "28", "text": "Come unto me all ye that labour and are laden, and I will ease you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "29", "text": "Take my yoke on you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find ease unto your souls."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 11, "verse": "30", "text": "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "1", "text": "In that time went Jesus on the Sabbath day through the corn and his disciples were anhungered, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "2", "text": "When the Pharisees had seen that, they said unto him, Behold thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "3", "text": "He said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was anhungered, and they also which were with him?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "4", "text": "How he entered into the house of God, and ate the hallowed loaves, which were not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "5", "text": "Or have ye not read in the Law, how that the priests in the temple break the Sabbath day and yet are blameless?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "6", "text": "But I say unto you that here is one greater than the temple."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "7", "text": "Wherefore if ye had wist what this saying meaneth, I require mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would never have condemned innocents."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "8", "text": "For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "9", "text": "And he departed thence and went into their synagogue."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "10", "text": "And behold there was a man which had his hand dried up. And they asked him, saying: Is it lawful to heal upon the Sabbath day? because they might accuse him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "11", "text": "And he said unto them, Which is he among you, if he had a sheep fallen into a pit on the Sabbath day, that would not take him and lift him out?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "12", "text": "And how much is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do a good deed on the Sabbath day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "13", "text": "Then said he to the man, Stretch forth thy hand, and he stretched it forth, and it was again made even as whole as the other."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "14", "text": "Then the Pharisees went forth, and took counsel against him, how they might destroy him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "15", "text": "When Jesus knew that, he departed thence, and much people followed him and he healed them all,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "16", "text": "and charged them, that they should not make him known,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "17", "text": "to fulfil that which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, which saith,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "18", "text": "Behold my Son, whom I have chosen, my darling, in whom my soul hath had delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he shall show judgement to the Gentiles."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "19", "text": "He shall not strive, he shall not cry, neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "20", "text": "a bruised reed shall he not break, and flax that beginneth to burn he shall not quench, till he send forth judgement unto victory,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "21", "text": "and in his name shall the Gentiles trust."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "22", "text": "Then was brought to him one possessed with a devil which was both blind and dumb, and he healed him, insomuch that he which was blind and dumb, both spake and saw."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "23", "text": "And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the Son of David?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "24", "text": "When the Pharisees heard that, they said, He driveth the devils not otherwise out but by the help of Beelzebub the chief of the devils."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "25", "text": "But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them, Every kingdom divided within itself shall be desolate. Neither shall any city or household divided against itself continue."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "26", "text": "So if Satan cast out Satan, then is he divided against himself. How shall then his kingdom endure?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "27", "text": "Also if I by the help of Beelzebub cast out devils, by whose help do your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "28", "text": "But if I cast out the devils by the Spirit of God, then is the kingdom of God come on you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "29", "text": "Other how can a man enter into a mighty man's house and violently take away his goods, except he first bind the strong man, and then spoil his house?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "30", "text": "He that is not with me is against me. And he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "31", "text": "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, shall not be forgiven unto men."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "32", "text": "And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him, but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, no, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "33", "text": "Other make the tree good and his fruit good also, or else make the tree evil and his fruit evil also. For the tree is known by his fruit."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "34", "text": "O generation of vipers, how can ye say well, when ye yourselves are evil? For of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "35", "text": "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart, bringeth forth good things. And an evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "36", "text": "But I say unto you, that of every idle word, that men shall have spoken, they shall give accounts at the day of judgement."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "37", "text": "For by thy words thou shalt be justified and by thy words thou shalt be condemned."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "38", "text": "Then answered certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees saying, Master, we would fain see a sign of thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "39", "text": "He answered them, saying, The evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign, but there shall no sign be given to them, but the sign of the prophet Jonah."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "40", "text": "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale's belly: so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "41", "text": "The men of Nineveh shall rise at the day of judgement with this nation and condemn them. For they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold a greater than Jonah is here."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "42", "text": "The queen of the south shall rise at the day of judgement with this generation and shall condemn them, for she came from the utmost parts of the world, to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold here is a greater than Solomon."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "43", "text": "When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh throughout dry places, seeking rest and findeth none."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "44", "text": "Then he saith, I will return again into my house, from whence I came out. And when he is come, he findeth the house empty and swept, and garnished."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "45", "text": "Then he goeth his way, and taketh seven spirits worse than himself, and so enter they in and dwell there. And the end of that man is worse than the beginning. Even so shall it be to this froward nation."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "46", "text": "While he yet talked to the people, behold his mother and his brethren stood without the doors, desiring to speak with him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "47", "text": "Then one said unto him, Behold thy mother and thy brethren stand without desiring to speak with thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "48", "text": "He answered and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? Or who are my brethren?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "49", "text": "And he stretched forth his hand over his disciples and said, Behold my mother and my brethren."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 12, "verse": "50", "text": "For whosoever fulfilleth my Father's will which is in heaven, he is my brother, my sister, and my mother."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "1", "text": "The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the seaside,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "2", "text": "and much people resorted unto him, so greatly that he went and sat in a ship, and all the people stood on the shore."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "3", "text": "And he spake many things to them in similitudes, saying, Behold, the sower went forth to sow."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "4", "text": "And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured it up."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "5", "text": "Some fell upon stony ground where it had no much earth and anon it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "6", "text": "and when the sun was up, it caught heat, and for lack of rooting withered away."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "7", "text": "Some fell among thorns, and the thorns arose and choked it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "8", "text": "Part fell in good ground, and brought forth good fruit, some an hundredfold, some fiftyfold, some thirtyfold."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "9", "text": "Whosoever hath ears to hear, let him hear."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "10", "text": "And his disciples came, and said to him, Why speakest thou to them in parables?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "11", "text": "He answered and said unto them, It is given unto you to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "12", "text": "For whosoever hath to him shall it be given, and he shall have abundance. But whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that same that he hath."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "13", "text": "Therefore speak I to them in similitudes. For though they see, they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither understand."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "14", "text": "And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which prophecy saith, With your ears ye shall hear and shall not understand, and with your eyes ye shall see, and shall not perceive."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "15", "text": "For this people's heart is vexed gross. And their ears were dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed, lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their hearts, and should turn, that I might heal them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "16", "text": "But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "17", "text": "Verily I say unto you, that many prophets and perfect men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them, and to hear the things which ye hear, and have not heard them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "18", "text": "Hear ye therefore the similitude of the sower."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "19", "text": "When a man heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, there cometh the evil man, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. And this is he which was sown by the wayside."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "20", "text": "But he that was sown in the stony ground is he, which heareth the word of God, and anon with joy receiveth it,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "21", "text": "yet hath he no roots in himself, and therefore he endureth but a season. For as some as tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he falleth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "22", "text": "He that was sown among thorns, is he that heareth the word of God, but the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and so is he made unfruitful."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "23", "text": "He which is sown in the good ground, is he that heareth the word and understandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some fiftyfold, and some thirtyfold."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "24", "text": "Another similitude put he forth unto them saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man which sowed good seed in his field."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "25", "text": "But while men slept, there came his foe, and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way:"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "26", "text": "When the blade was sprung up, and had brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "27", "text": "The servants came to the householder, and said unto him, Sir, sowedest not thou good seed in thy close, from whence then hath it tares?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "28", "text": "He said to them, The envious man hath done this. Then the servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather it?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "29", "text": "and he said, Nay, lest while ye go about to weed out the tares, ye pluck up also with them the wheat by the roots."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "30", "text": "Let both grow together till harvest come, and in time of harvest, I will say unto my reapers, gather ye first the tares, and bind them in sheaves to be burnt, but gather the wheat into my barn."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "31", "text": "Another parable he put forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man taketh and soweth in his field,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "32", "text": "which is the least of all seeds. But when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and is a tree: so that the birds of the air come, and build in the branches of it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "33", "text": "Another similitude said he to them. The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven which a woman took and hid in three pecks of meal, till all was leavened."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "34", "text": "All these things spake Jesus unto the people by similitudes, and without similitudes spake he nothing to them,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "35", "text": "to fulfil that which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in similitudes, and will speak forth things which have been kept secret from the beginning of the world."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "36", "text": "Then sent Jesus the people away, and came to [a] house, and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the similitude of the tares of the field."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "37", "text": "Then answered he and said to them. He that soweth the good seed, is the Son of Man,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "38", "text": "the field is the world. The children of the kingdom are the good seed. The evil man's children are the tares."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "39", "text": "But the enemy which soweth them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the world and the reapers be the angels."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "40", "text": "For even as the tares are gathered, and burnt in the fire, so shall it be in the end of this world."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "41", "text": "The Son of Man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that do hurt, and all them which do iniquity,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "42", "text": "and shall cast them into a furnace of fire. There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "43", "text": "Then shall the just men shine as bright as the sun in the kingdom of their Father, whosoever hath ears to hear, let him hear."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "44", "text": "Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in the field, the which a man found and hid it, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "45", "text": "Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant, seeking after good pearls,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "46", "text": "which when he had found one precious pearl, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "47", "text": "Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net cast into the sea, that gathereth of all kinds of fishes:"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "48", "text": "which when it is full, men draw to land, and sit and gather the good into their vessels and cast the bad away."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "49", "text": "So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall come and sever the bad from the good,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "50", "text": "and shall cast them into a furnace of fire, there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "51", "text": "Jesus said unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They said, Ye sir."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "52", "text": "Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is coming unto the kingdom of heaven is like an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure, things both new and old."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "53", "text": "And it came to pass when Jesus had finished these similitudes that he departed thence,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "54", "text": "and came into his own country, and taught in their synagogues, insomuch that they were astonished and said, Whence came all this wisdom and power unto him?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "55", "text": "Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren be called, James and Joses and Simon and Judas?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "56", "text": "And are not his sisters all here with us? Whence hath he all these things?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "57", "text": "And they were hurt by him. Then Jesus said unto them, There is no prophet without honour, save in his own country, and among his own kin."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 13, "verse": "58", "text": "And he did not many miracles there for their unbelief's sake."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "1", "text": "In that time Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "2", "text": "and said unto his servants, This is John Baptist, he is risen again from death, and therefore his power is so great."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "3", "text": "For Herod took John and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "4", "text": "For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "5", "text": "And when he would have put him to death, he feared the people, because they counted him as a prophet."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "6", "text": "When Herod's birthday was come, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "7", "text": "Wherefore he promised with an oath, that he would give her whatsoever she would ask."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "8", "text": "And she being informed of her mother before, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a platter."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "9", "text": "And the king sorrowed, nevertheless for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat also at the table, he commanded it to be given her."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "10", "text": "And sent and beheaded John in the prison,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "11", "text": "and his head was brought in a platter and given to the damsel, and she brought it to her mother."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "12", "text": "And his disciples came and took up his body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "13", "text": "When Jesus had heard that, he departed thence by ship into a desert place out of the way. And when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of their cities."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "14", "text": "And Jesus went forth and saw much people, and his heart did melt upon them, and he healed of them those that were sick."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "15", "text": "When even was come, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the day is spent, let the people depart that they may go in to the towns, and buy them victuals."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "16", "text": "But Jesus said unto them, They have no need to go away. Give ye them to eat."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "17", "text": "Then said they unto him. We have here but five loaves and two fishes."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "18", "text": "He said, Bring them hither to me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "19", "text": "And he commanded the people to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes and looked up to heaven and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "20", "text": "And they all ate, and were sufficed. And they gathered up of the gobbets that remained, twelve baskets full."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "21", "text": "They that ate were in number about 5,000 men, besides women and children."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "22", "text": "And straightaway Jesus made his disciples enter into a ship, and to go over before him, while he sent the people away."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "23", "text": "And as soon as he had sent the people away, he went up into a mountain alone to pray. And when night was come he was there himself alone,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "24", "text": "and the ship was in the midst of the sea, and was tossed with waves, for it was a contrary wind."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "25", "text": "In the fourth watch of the night Jesus came unto them walking on the sea,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "26", "text": "and when his disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were amazed, saying, It is some spirit, and cried out for fear."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "27", "text": "And straightaway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "28", "text": "Peter answered, and said, Master, and thou be he, bid me come unto thee on the water,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "29", "text": "and he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "30", "text": "But when he saw a mighty wind, he was afraid. And as he began to sink, he cried, saying, Master save me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "31", "text": "And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "32", "text": "And as soon as they were come into the ship, the wind ceased."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "33", "text": "Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "34", "text": "And when they were come over, they went into the land of Gennesaret."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "35", "text": "And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were sick,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 14, "verse": "36", "text": "and besought him, that they might touch the border of his vesture only. And as many as touched it, were made safe."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "1", "text": "Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees from Jerusalem, saying"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "2", "text": "Why do thy disciples transgress the traditions of the seniors, for they wash not their hands, when they eat bread?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "3", "text": "He answered, and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God, through your traditions?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "4", "text": "For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother, and he that speaketh evil against his father or mother shall suffer death."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "5", "text": "But ye say, every man shall say to his father or mother, whatsoever thing I offer, that same doeth profit thee,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "6", "text": "and so shall he not honour his father and mother. And thus have ye made, that the commandment of God is without effect, through your traditions."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "7", "text": "Hypocrites well prophesied of you, Isaiah saying,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "8", "text": "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouths, and honoureth me with their lips, yet their heart is far from me,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "9", "text": "but in vain they worship me teaching doctrine, which is nothing but men's precepts."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "10", "text": "And he called the people unto him, and said to them, Hear and understand."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "11", "text": "That which goeth into the mouth, defileth not a man, but that which cometh out of the mouth defileth the man."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "12", "text": "Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Perceivest thou, how that the Pharisees are offended hearing this saying?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "13", "text": "He answered, and said, All plants which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be plucked up by the roots."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "14", "text": "Let them alone, they be the blind leaders of the blind. If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "15", "text": "Then answered Peter and said to him, Declare unto us this parable."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "16", "text": "Then said Jesus, Are ye yet without understanding?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "17", "text": "Perceive ye not, that whatsoever goeth in at the mouth, descendeth down into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "18", "text": "But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "19", "text": "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, breaking of wedlock, whoredom, theft, false witnessbearing, blasphemy."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "20", "text": "These are the things which defile a man. But to eat with unwashen hands, defileth not a man."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "21", "text": "And Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "22", "text": "And behold a woman which was a Canaanite came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, Lord the Son of David, my daughter is pitiously vexed with a devil."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "23", "text": "And he gave her never a word to answer. Then came to him his disciples, and besought him, saying, Send her away for she followeth us crying."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "24", "text": "He answered, and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "25", "text": "Then she came and worshipped him, saying, Master sucker me:"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "26", "text": "He answered and said, It is not good, to take the children's bread, and to cast it to whelps."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "27", "text": "She answered and said, It is truth, nevertheless the whelps eat of the crumbs, which fall from their master's table."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "28", "text": "Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman great is thy faith, be it to thee, even as thou desirest. And her daughter was made whole even at that same time."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "29", "text": "Then Jesus went away from thence, and came nigh unto the Sea of Galilee, and went up into a mountain, and sat down there."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "30", "text": "And much people came unto him having with them, halt, blind, dumb, maimed, and other many, and cast them down at Jesus' feet. And he healed them,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "31", "text": "insomuch that the people wondered, to see the dumb speak, the maimed whole, the halt to go, and the blind to see, and they glorified the God of Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "32", "text": "Jesus called his disciples to him and said, I have compassion on the people, because they have continued with me now three days, and have nothing to eat, and I will not let them depart fasting, lest they perish in the way,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "33", "text": "and his disciples said unto him, whence should we get so much bread in the wilderness, as should suffice so great a multitude?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "34", "text": "and Jesus said unto them, How many loaves have ye? and they said, Seven and a few fishes."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "35", "text": "And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "36", "text": "And took the seven loaves, and the fishes and gave thanks, and broke them, and gave to his disciples, and his disciples gave them to the people."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "37", "text": "And they all ate, and were sufficed. And they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "38", "text": "They that ate were 4,000 men, besides women and children."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 15, "verse": "39", "text": "And he sent away the people, and took ship and came into the parts of Magdala."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "1", "text": "Then came to him the Pharisees with the Sadducees also, and did tempt him, desiring that he would show them some sign from heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "2", "text": "He answered and said unto them, At even ye say, we shall have fair weather, and that because the sky is red."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "3", "text": "In the morning, ye say, today shall be foul weather, and that because the sky is troublous and red. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the fashion of the sky, and can ye not discern the signs of the times?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "4", "text": "The froward nation, and adulterous, seeketh a sign, there shall none other sign be given unto them, but the sign of the prophet Jonah. So left he them and departed."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "5", "text": "And when his disciples were come to the other side of the water, they had forgotten to take bread with them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "6", "text": "Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "7", "text": "They thought among themselves, saying, We have brought no bread with us."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "8", "text": "When Jesus understood that, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why are your minds encumbered because ye have brought no bread?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "9", "text": "Do ye not yet perceive, neither remember those five loaves when there were 5,000 men, and how many baskets took ye up?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "10", "text": "Neither the seven loaves, when there were 4,000, and how many baskets took ye up?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "11", "text": "Why perceive ye not then, that I spake not unto you of bread, when I said, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "12", "text": "Then understood they, how that he had not them beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees, and of the Sadducees."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "13", "text": "When Jesus came into the coasts of the city which is called Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "14", "text": "They said, Some say that thou art John [the] Baptist, some Elijah, some Jeremiah, or one of the prophets."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "15", "text": "He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "16", "text": "Simon Peter answered, and said, Thou art Christ the Son of the living God."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "17", "text": "And Jesus answered and said to him, Happy art thou Simon the son of Jonah, for flesh and blood have not opened unto thee that, but my Father which is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "18", "text": "And I say also unto thee, that Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my congregation. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "19", "text": "And I will give unto thee, the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatsoever thou bindest upon earth, it shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever thou loosest on earth, it shall be loosed in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "20", "text": "Then he charged his disciples, that they should tell no man, that he was Jesus Christ."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "21", "text": "From that time forth, Jesus began to show unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the seniors, and of the high priests, and of the scribes, and must be killed, and rise again the third day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "22", "text": "Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, Master favour thyself, this shall not come unto thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "23", "text": "Then turned he about, and said unto Peter, Go after me, Satan, thou offendest me, because thou perceivest not godly things, but worldly things."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "24", "text": "Jesus then said to his disciples, If any man will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take his cross and follow me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "25", "text": "For whosoever will save his life, shall lose it. And whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, shall find it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "26", "text": "What shall it profit a man, if he should win all the whole world, so he lose his own soul? Or else what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "27", "text": "For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of his Father, with his angels, and then shall he reward every man according to his deeds."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 16, "verse": "28", "text": "Verily I say unto you, some there be among them that here stand, which shall not taste of death, till they shall have seen the Son of Man come in his kingdom."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "1", "text": "And after six days Jesus took Peter and James and John his brother, and brought them up into an high mountain out of the way,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "2", "text": "and was transfigured before them, and his face did shine as the sun, and his clothes were as white as the light."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "3", "text": "And behold there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "4", "text": "Then answered Peter, and said to Jesus, Master here is good being for us. If thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "5", "text": "While he yet spake, behold a bright cloud shadowed them, and lo a voice out of the cloud said, This is my dear Son, in whom I delight, hear him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "6", "text": "And when the disciples heard that, they fell flat on their faces, and were sore afraid."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "7", "text": "And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise and be not afraid."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "8", "text": "Then lift they up their eyes, and saw no man, but Jesus only."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "9", "text": "And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them saying, See that ye show this vision to no man, till the Son of Man be risen again from death."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "10", "text": "And his disciples asked of him, saying, Why then say the scribes, that Elijah must first come?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "11", "text": "Jesus answered, and said unto them, Elijah shall first come, and restore all things."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "12", "text": "And I say unto you that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they lusted. In likewise shall also the Son of Man suffer of them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "13", "text": "Then his disciples perceived that he spake unto them of John [the] Baptist."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "14", "text": "And when they were come to the people, there came to him a certain man, and kneeled down to him, saying:"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "15", "text": "Master have mercy on my son, for he is frantic: and is sore vexed. And oftentimes falleth into the fire, and oft into the water."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "16", "text": "And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not heal him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "17", "text": "Jesus answered and said, O generation faithless and crooked, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I suffer you? Bring him hither to me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "18", "text": "And Jesus rebuked the devil, and he came out. And the child was healed even that same hour."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "19", "text": "Then came his disciples secretly and said, Why could not we cast him out?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "20", "text": "Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief. For I say verily unto you, if ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye should say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place, and he should remove. Neither should anything be impossible for you to do,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "21", "text": "but this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "22", "text": "While they passed the time in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of Man shall be betrayed into the hands of men,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "23", "text": "and they shall kill him and the third day he shall rise again. And they sorrowed greatly."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "24", "text": "When they were come to Capernaum, they that were wont to gather poll money, came to Peter and said, Doth your master pay tribute?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "25", "text": "He said, Ye. And when he was come into the house, Jesus spake first to him, saying: What thinkest thou Simon? Of whom do the kings of the earth take tribute, or poll money? Of their children, or of strangers?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "26", "text": "Peter said unto him, Of strangers. Then said Jesus unto him again, Then are the children free."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 17, "verse": "27", "text": "Nevertheless, lest we should offend them, go to the sea and cast in thine angle, and take the fish that first cometh up, and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of twelve pence, that take and pay for me and thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "1", "text": "The same time the disciples came unto Jesus saying: who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "2", "text": "Jesus called a child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "3", "text": "and said, Verily I say unto you, except ye turn, and become as children, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "4", "text": "Whosoever therefore shall submit himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "5", "text": "And whosoever receiveth such a child in my name, receiveth me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "6", "text": "But whosoever offend one of these little ones, which believe in me, it were better for him, that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "7", "text": "Woe be unto the world because of evil occasions. It is necessary that evil occasions be given, nevertheless woe be to that man, by whom evil occasion cometh."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "8", "text": "Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot give thee an occasion of evil, cut him of and cast him from thee. It is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than thou shouldst having two hands, or two feet, be cast into everlasting fire."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "9", "text": "And if also thine eye offend thee, pluck him out and cast him from thee. It is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hellfire."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "10", "text": "See that ye despise not one of these little ones. For I say unto you, that in heaven their angels behold the face of my Father, which is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "11", "text": "Ye and the Son of Man is come to save that which is lost."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "12", "text": "How think ye? If a man had an hundred sheep, and one of them should go astray, will he not leave ninety and nine in the mountains, and go and seek that one which is gone astray?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "13", "text": "If it happen that he find him, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "14", "text": "Even so it is not the will of your Father in heaven, that one of this little ones should perish."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "15", "text": "Moreover if thy brother trespass against thee. Go and tell him his fault between him and thee alone. If he hear thee, thou hast won thy brother,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "16", "text": "but if he hear thee not, then take with thee one or two, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses, all sayings may stand."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "17", "text": "If he hear not them, tell it unto the congregation. If he hear not the congregation, take him as an heathen man, and as a publican."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "18", "text": "Verily I say unto you whatsoever ye bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven. And whatsoever ye loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "19", "text": "Again I say unto you that if two of you shall agree in earth in any manner thing whatsoever they shall desire, it shall be given them of my Father which is in heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "20", "text": "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "21", "text": "Then came Peter to him, and said, Master, how oft shall my brother trespass against me, and I shall forgive him? Shall I forgive him seven times?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "22", "text": "Jesus said unto him, I say not unto thee seven times but seventy times seven times."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "23", "text": "Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take accounts of his servants,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "24", "text": "and when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents:"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "25", "text": "but when he had nought to pay, the lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and his children: and all that he had, and payment to be made."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "26", "text": "The servant fell down and besought him, saying, Sir, give me respite, and I will pay it every whit."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "27", "text": "Then had the lord pity on the servant, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "28", "text": "The same servant went out and found one of his fellows, which owed him an hundred pence. And laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay that thou owest."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "29", "text": "And his fellow fell down, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "30", "text": "And he would not, but went and cast him in to prison, till he should pay the debt."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "31", "text": "When his other fellows saw what was done, they were very sorry and came and told unto their lord all that had happened."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "32", "text": "Then the lord called him, and said unto him, O evil servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou prayedest me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "33", "text": "Was it not mete also, that thou shouldst have had compassion on thy fellow, even as I had pity on thee?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "34", "text": "And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all that was due to him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 18, "verse": "35", "text": "So likewise shall your heavenly Father do unto you, if ye will not forgive with your hearts, each one to his brother their trespasses."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "1", "text": "And it followed when Jesus had finished those sayings, he left him from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "2", "text": "and much people followed him, and he healed them there."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "3", "text": "Then came unto him the Pharisees to tempt him, and said to him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for all manner of causes?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "4", "text": "He answered, and said unto them, Have ye not read how that he which made man at the beginning, made them man and woman?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "5", "text": "and said, For this thing, shall a man leave father and mother, and cleave unto his wife, and they twain shall be one flesh."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "6", "text": "Wherefore now are they not twain, but one flesh. Let not man therefore put asunder, that which God hath coupled together."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "7", "text": "Then said they to him, Why did Moses command to give unto her a testimonial of divorcement and to put her away?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "8", "text": "He said unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives, but from the beginning it was not so."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "9", "text": "I say therefore unto you, Whosoever putteth away his wife (except it be for fornication) and marrieth another, breaketh wedlock, and whosoever marrieth her which is divorced, doeth commit adultery."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "10", "text": "Then spake his disciples to him, If the matter be so between man and wife, then is it not good to marry."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "11", "text": "He said unto them, All men cannot away with that saying, but they to whom it is given."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "12", "text": "There are chaste, which were so born out of the mother's belly. And there are chaste, which be made of men. And there be chaste, which have made themselves chaste for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that can take it, let him take it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "13", "text": "Then were brought to him young children, that he should put his hands on them and pray. And his disciples rebuked them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "14", "text": "Jesus said unto them, Suffer the children, and forbid them not to come to me, for unto such belongeth the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "15", "text": "And when he had put his hands on them, he departed thence."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "16", "text": "And behold one came, and said unto him, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "17", "text": "He said unto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, and that is God. But and thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "18", "text": "He said, Which? And Jesus said, Thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not break wedlock. Thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "19", "text": "honour thy father and mother, and thou shalt love thine neighbour as thyself."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "20", "text": "The young man said unto him, I have observed all these things from my youth, what have I more to do?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "21", "text": "Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come and follow me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "22", "text": "When the young man heard that saying, he went away mourning for he had great possessions."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "23", "text": "Jesus said then unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "24", "text": "And moreover I say unto you, 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 heaven."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "25", "text": "When his disciples heard that, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "26", "text": "Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "27", "text": "Then answered Peter, and said to him, Behold we have forsaken all, and have followed thee, what shall we have therefore?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "28", "text": "Jesus said unto them, Verily I say to you, that ye which have followed me in the second generation (when the Son of Man shall sit in the seat of his majesty) shall sit also upon twelve seats, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "29", "text": "And whosoever forsaketh house, or brethren, or sisters, or her father, or mother, or wife, or children, or livelihood, for my name's sake, the same shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 19, "verse": "30", "text": "Many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "1", "text": "For the kingdom of heaven is like unto an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "2", "text": "And he agreed with the labourers for a penny a day and sent them into his vineyard."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "3", "text": "And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "4", "text": "and said unto them, Go ye also into my vineyard, and whatsoever is right, I will give you and they went their way."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "5", "text": "Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "6", "text": "And he went out about the eleventh hour and found others standing idle, and said unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "7", "text": "They said unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He said to them, Go ye also into my vineyard, and whatsoever shall be right, that shall ye receive."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "8", "text": "When even was come the lord of the vineyard said unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning at the last, till thou come to the first."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "9", "text": "And they which were hired about the eleventh hour, came and received every man a penny."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "10", "text": "Then came the first, supposing that they should receive more, and they likewise received every man a penny."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "11", "text": "And when they had received it, they grudged against the good man of the house,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "12", "text": "saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us which have borne the burden and heat of the day."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "13", "text": "He answered to one of them saying, Friend I do thee no wrong, didst thou not agree with me for a penny?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "14", "text": "Take that which is thy duty, and go thy way. I will give unto this last, as much as to thee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "15", "text": "Is it not lawful for me to do as me listeth with mine own? Is thine eye evil because I am good?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "16", "text": "So the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. For many are called, and few be chosen."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "17", "text": "And Jesus ascended to Jerusalem, and took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said to them,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "18", "text": "Lo we go up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "19", "text": "and shall deliver him to the Gentiles, to be mocked, to be scourged, and to be crucified, and the third day he shall rise again."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "20", "text": "Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "21", "text": "He said unto her, What wilt thou have. She said unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand in thy kingdom."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "22", "text": "Jesus answered and said, Ye wot not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptised with the baptism that I shall be baptised with? They answered to him, That we are."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "23", "text": "He said unto them, Ye shall drink of my cup, and shall be baptised with the baptism that I shall be baptised with, but to sit on my right hand, and on my left hand, is not mine to give, but to them for whom it is prepared of my Father."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "24", "text": "And when the ten heard this, they disdained at the two brethren."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "25", "text": "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know, that the lords of the Gentiles have domination over them, And they that are great, exercise power over them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "26", "text": "It shall not be so among you, but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "27", "text": "and whosoever will be chief, let him be your servant."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "28", "text": "Even as the Son of Man came, not to be ministered unto, but to minister and to give his life for the redemption of many."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "29", "text": "And as they departed from Jericho, much people followed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "30", "text": "And behold two blind men sitting by the wayside, when they heard, that Jesus passed by cried, saying, Master the Son of David have mercy on us."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "31", "text": "And the people rebuked them, because they should hold their peace. But they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us Master which art the Son of David."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "32", "text": "Then Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do to you?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "33", "text": "They said unto him, Master, that our eyes may be opened."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 20, "verse": "34", "text": "Jesus pitied them, and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight. And they followed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "1", "text": "When they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage unto Mount Olivet, then sent Jesus two of his disciples,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "2", "text": "saying to them, Go into the town that lieth over against you, and anon ye shall find an ass bound and her colt with her, loose them and bring them unto me."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "3", "text": "And if any man say ought unto you, say ye that your Master hath need of them, and straightaway he will let them go."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "4", "text": "All this was done, to fulfil that which was spoken by the prophet, saying,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "5", "text": "Tell ye the daughter of Zion, behold thy king cometh unto the meek, sitting upon an ass and a colt, the foal of an ass used to the yoke."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "6", "text": "The disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "7", "text": "and brought the ass and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and set him thereon."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "8", "text": "Many of the people spread their garments in the way, others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "9", "text": "Moreover the people that went before, and they also that came after cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord, hosanna in the highest."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "10", "text": "And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "11", "text": "And the people said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth a city of Galilee."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "12", "text": "And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that bought and sold in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "13", "text": "And said to them, it is written, Mine house shall be called the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "14", "text": "And the blind and the halt came to him in the temple, and he healed them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "15", "text": "When the chief priests and scribes saw the marvels that he did, and the children crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they disdained,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "16", "text": "and said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? Jesus said unto them, Have ye never read of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast ordained praise?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "17", "text": "And he left them, and went out of the city unto Bethany, and passed the time there."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "18", "text": "In the morning as he returned into the city again, he hungered,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "19", "text": "and spied a fig tree in the way, and came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said to it, Never fruit grow on thee henceforward. And anon the fig tree withered away."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "20", "text": "And when his disciples saw that, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "21", "text": "Jesus answered, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, if ye shall have faith, and shall not doubt, ye shall not only do that which I have done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, take thyself away, and cast thyself into the sea, it shall be done."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "22", "text": "And whatsoever thing ye shall ask in your prayers (if ye believe) ye shall receive it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "23", "text": "And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the seniors of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things and who gave thee this power?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "24", "text": "Jesus answered, and said unto them, I also will ask of you a certain question, which if ye tell me, I in likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "25", "text": "Whence was the baptism of John? From heaven, or of men? And they thought in themselves, saying, If we shall say, from heaven, he will say unto us why did ye not then believe him?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "26", "text": "but and if we shall say of men, then fear we the people. For all men held John as a prophet."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "27", "text": "And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. He likewise said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "28", "text": "What say ye to this? A certain man had two sons, and came to the elder saying, go and work today in my vineyard."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "29", "text": "He answered and said, I will not, but afterwards repented and went."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "30", "text": "Then came he to the second, and said likewise, and he answered and said, I will sir, yet went he not."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "31", "text": "Whether of these two fulfilled their father's will? And they said unto him, The first. Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots shall come into the kingdom of God before you."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "32", "text": "For John came unto you, in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not, but the publicans and the whores believed him. But ye (though ye saw it) yet were not moved with repentance, that ye might afterwards have believed him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "33", "text": "Hearken another similitude. There was a certain householder, which set a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and made a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a strange country."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "34", "text": "And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, to receive the fruits of it,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "35", "text": "and the husbandmen caught his servants, and beat one, killed another, [and] stoned another."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "36", "text": "Again he sent other servants more than the first, and they served them likewise."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "37", "text": "But last of all, he sent unto them his own son, saying, They will fear my son."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "38", "text": "When the husbandmen saw his son, they said among themselves, This is the heir, come on let us kill him, and let us take his inheritance to ourselves."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "39", "text": "And they caught him and thrust him out of the vineyard, and slew him."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "40", "text": "When the lord of the vineyard cometh: what will he do with those husbandmen?"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "41", "text": "They said unto him, He will evil destroy those evil persons, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall deliver him his fruit at times convenient."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "42", "text": "Jesus said unto them, Did ye never read in the Scriptures? The same stone which the builders refused, is set in the principal part of the corner, this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "43", "text": "Therefore say I unto you the kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and shall be given to the Gentiles which shall bring forth the fruits of it."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "44", "text": "And whosoever shall fall on this stone, shall be also broken. And whosoever this stone shall fall upon, he shall grind him to powder."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "45", "text": "And when the chief priests and Pharisees heard his similitudes they perceived that he spake of them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 21, "verse": "46", "text": "And they went about to lay hands on him, but they feared the people, because they counted him as a prophet."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "1", "text": "And Jesus answered and spake unto them again, in similitudes, saying."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "2", "text": "The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which married his son,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "3", "text": "and sent forth his servants, to call them that were bid to the wedding, and they would not come."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "4", "text": "Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Lo I have prepared my dinner, mine oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready, come unto the marriage."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "5", "text": "They made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm place, another about his merchandise,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "6", "text": "the remnant took his servants and entreated them ungoodly and slew them."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "7", "text": "When the king heard that, he was wroth, and sent forth his warriors and destroyed those murderers, and burnt up their city."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "8", "text": "Then said he to his servants, The wedding was prepared, but they which were bidden thereto, were not worthy."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "9", "text": "Go ye therefore out into the highways, and as many as ye find, bid them to the marriage."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "10", "text": "The servants went out in to the ways, and gathered together as many as they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding was furnished with guests."}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "11", "text": "The king came in, to visit his guests, and spied there a man which had not on a wedding garment,"}
{"book": "MAT", "chapter": 22, "verse": "12", "text": "and said unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither, and ..."}