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The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
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The good news of Jesus Christ--the Message!-begins here,
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The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
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The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
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Here begins the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.
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As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
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following to the letter the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Watch closely: I'm sending my preacher ahead of you; He'll make the road smooth for you.
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It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"--
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As it is written in the Prophets: "Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You."
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In the book of the prophet Isaiah, God said, "Look, I am sending my messenger before you, and he will prepare your way.
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The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.
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Thunder in the desert! Prepare for God's arrival! Make the road smooth and straight!
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"a voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'"
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"The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight."'
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He is a voice shouting in the wilderness: 'Prepare a pathway for the Lord's coming! Make a straight road for him!'"
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John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
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John the Baptizer appeared in the wild, preaching a baptism of life-change that leads to forgiveness of sins.
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And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
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John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
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This messenger was John the Baptist. He lived in the wilderness and was preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had turned from their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.
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And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.
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People thronged to him from Judea and Jerusalem and, as they confessed their sins, were baptized by him in the Jordan River into a changed life.
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The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
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Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.
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People from Jerusalem and from all over Judea traveled out into the wilderness to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.
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And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
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John wore a camel-hair habit, tied at the waist with a leather belt. He ate locusts and wild field honey.
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John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
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Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
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His clothes were woven from camel hair, and he wore a leather belt; his food was locusts and wild honey.
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And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
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As he preached he said, "The real action comes next: The star in this drama, to whom I'm a mere stagehand, will change your life.
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And this was his message: "After me will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
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And he preached, saying, "There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.
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He announced: "Someone is coming soon who is far greater than I am--so much greater that I am not even worthy to be his slave.
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I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.
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I'm baptizing you here in the river, turning your old life in for a kingdom life. His baptism--a holy baptism by the Holy Spirit--will change you from the inside out."
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I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
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I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
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I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!"
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And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
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At this time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and he was baptized by John in the Jordan River.
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And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
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The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God's Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him.
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As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.
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And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.
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And when Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens split open and the Holy Spirit descending like a dove on him.
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And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
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Along with the Spirit, a voice: "You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life."
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And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."
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Then a voice came from heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
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And a voice came from heaven saying, "You are my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with you."
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And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.
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At once, this same Spirit pushed Jesus out into the wild.
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At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert,
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Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.
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Immediately the Holy Spirit compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness.
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And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.
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For forty wilderness days and nights he was tested by Satan. Wild animals were his companions, and angels took care of him.
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and he was in the desert forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him.
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And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.
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He was there for forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him.
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Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
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After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee preaching the Message of God:
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After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.
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Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
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Later on, after John was arrested by Herod Antipas, Jesus went to Galilee to preach God's Good News.
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And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
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"Time's up! God's kingdom is here. Change your life and believe the Message."
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"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!"
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and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
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"At last the time has come!" he announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Turn from your sins and believe this Good News!"
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Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
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Passing along the beach of Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew net-fishing. Fishing was their regular work.
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As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
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And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
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One day as Jesus was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother, Andrew, fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen.
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And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
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Jesus said to them, "Come with me. I'll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I'll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass."
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"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
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Then Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men."
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Jesus called out to them, "Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!"
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And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.
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They didn't ask questions. They dropped their nets and followed.
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At once they left their nets and followed him.
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They immediately left their nets and followed Him.
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And they left their nets at once and went with him.
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And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.
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A dozen yards or so down the beach, he saw the brothers James and John, Zebedee's sons. They were in the boat, mending their fishnets.
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When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets.
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When He had gone a little farther from there, He saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the boat mending their nets.
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A little farther up the shore Jesus saw Zebedee's sons, James and John, in a boat mending their nets.
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And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
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Right off, he made the same offer. Immediately, they left their father Zebedee, the boat, and the hired hands, and followed.
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Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.
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And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and went after Him.
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He called them, too, and immediately they left their father, Zebedee, in the boat with the hired men and went with him.
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And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.
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Then they entered Capernaum. When the Sabbath arrived, Jesus lost no time in getting to the meeting place. He spent the day there teaching.
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They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach.
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Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught.
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Jesus and his companions went to the town of Capernaum, and every Sabbath day he went into the synagogue and taught the people.
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And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
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They were surprised at his teaching--so forthright, so confident--not quibbling and quoting like the religion scholars.
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The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.
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And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
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They were amazed at his teaching, for he taught as one who had real authority--quite unlike the teachers of religious law.
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And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
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Suddenly, while still in the meeting place, he was interrupted by a man who was deeply disturbed and yelling out,
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Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out,
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Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out,
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A man possessed by an evil spirit was in the synagogue,
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Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.
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"What business do you have here with us, Jesus? Nazarene! I know what you're up to! You're the Holy One of God, and you've come to destroy us!"
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"What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God!"
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saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are--the Holy One of God!"
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and he began shouting, "Why are you bothering us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One sent from God!"
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And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
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Jesus shut him up: "Quiet! Get out of him!"
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"Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly. "Come out of him!"
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But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet, and come out of him!"
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Jesus cut him short. "Be silent! Come out of the man."
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And when the unclean spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.
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The afflicting spirit threw the man into spasms, protesting loudly--and got out.
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The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.
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And when the unclean spirit had convulsed him and cried out with a loud voice, he came out of him.
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At that, the evil spirit screamed and threw the man into a convulsion, but then he left him.
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And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
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Everyone there was incredulous, buzzing with curiosity. "What's going on here? A new teaching that does what it says? He shuts up defiling, demonic spirits and sends them packing!"
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The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits and they obey him."
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Then they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him."
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Amazement gripped the audience, and they began to discuss what had happened. "What sort of new teaching is this?" they asked excitedly. "It has such authority! Even evil spirits obey his orders!"
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And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region round about Galilee.
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News of this traveled fast and was soon all over Galilee.
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News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.
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And immediately His fame spread throughout all the region around Galilee.
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The news of what he had done spread quickly through that entire area of Galilee.
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And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
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Directly on leaving the meeting place, they came to Simon and Andrew's house, accompanied by James and John.
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As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
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Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
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After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they went over to Simon and Andrew's home, and James and John were with them.
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But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.
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Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed, burning up with fever. They told Jesus.
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Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her.
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But Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once.
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Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a high fever. They told Jesus about her right away.
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And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.
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He went to her, took her hand, and raised her up. No sooner had the fever left than she was up fixing dinner for them.
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So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
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So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them.
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He went to her bedside, and as he took her by the hand and helped her to sit up, the fever suddenly left, and she got up and prepared a meal for them.
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And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils.
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That evening, after the sun was down, they brought sick and evil-afflicted people to him,
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That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.
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At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
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That evening at sunset, many sick and demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus.
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And all the city was gathered together at the door.
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the whole city lined up at his door!
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The whole town gathered at the door,
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And the whole city was gathered together at the door.
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And a huge crowd of people from all over Capernaum gathered outside the door to watch.
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And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.
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He cured their sick bodies and tormented spirits. Because the demons knew his true identity, he didn't let them say a word.
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and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.
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Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.
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So Jesus healed great numbers of sick people who had many different kinds of diseases, and he ordered many demons to come out of their victims. But because they knew who he was, he refused to allow the demons to speak.
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And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
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While it was still night, way before dawn, he got up and went out to a secluded spot and prayed.
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Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
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Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.
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The next morning Jesus awoke long before daybreak and went out alone into the wilderness to pray.
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And Simon and they that were with him followed after him.
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Simon and those with him went looking for him.
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Simon and his companions went to look for him,
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And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him.
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Later Simon and the others went out to find him.
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And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee.
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They found him and said, "Everybody's looking for you."
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and when they found him, they exclaimed: "Everyone is looking for you!"
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When they found Him, they said to Him, "Everyone is looking for You."
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They said, "Everyone is asking for you."
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And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.
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Jesus said, "Let's go to the rest of the villages so I can preach there also. This is why I've come."
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Jesus replied, "Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also. That is why I have come."
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But He said to them, "Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because for this purpose I have come forth."
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But he replied, "We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too, because that is why I came."
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And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils.
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He went to their meeting places all through Galilee, preaching and throwing out the demons.
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So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.
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And He was preaching in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and casting out demons.
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So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and expelling demons from many people.
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And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
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A leper came to him, begging on his knees, "If you want to, you can cleanse me."
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A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean."
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Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean."
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A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. "If you want to, you can make me well again," he said.
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And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.
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Deeply moved, Jesus put out his hand, touched him, and said, "I want to. Be clean."
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Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!"
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Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."
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Moved with pity, Jesus touched him. "I want to," he said. "Be healed!"
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And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.
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Then and there the leprosy was gone, his skin smooth and healthy.
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Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cured.
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As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed.
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Instantly the leprosy disappeared--the man was healed.
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And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away;
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Jesus dismissed him with strict orders:
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Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning:
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And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once,
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Then Jesus sent him on his way and told him sternly,
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And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
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"Say nothing to anyone. Take the offering for cleansing that Moses prescribed and present yourself to the priest. This will validate your healing to the people."
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"See that you don't tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."
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and said to him, "See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."
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"Go right over to the priest and let him examine you. Don't talk to anyone along the way. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy, so everyone will have proof of your healing."
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But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter.
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But as soon as the man was out of earshot, he told everyone he met what had happened, spreading the news all over town. So Jesus kept to out-of-the-way places, no longer able to move freely in and out of the city. But people found him, and came from all over.
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Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.
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However, he went out and began to proclaim it freely, and to spread the matter, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter the city, but was outside in deserted places; and they came to Him from every direction.
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But as the man went on his way, he spread the news, telling everyone what had happened to him. As a result, such crowds soon surrounded Jesus that he couldn't enter a town anywhere publicly. He had to stay out in the secluded places, and people from everywhere came to him there.
