Mark 4 The Parable of the Sower 1Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat in it on the sea, and the whole crowd was beside the sea on the land. 2And he was teaching them many things in parables, and in… Continue Reading
Mark 3 A Man with a Withered Hand 1 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. 2And they watched Jesus, to see whether he would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse him. 3And he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come here.” 4And he said to them,“Is it… Continue Reading
Mark 2 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 1And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried… Continue Reading
Mark 1 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord,… Continue Reading
Proverbs 31 The Words of King Lemuel 1The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2What are you doing, my son?[n] What are you doing,(EG) son of my womb? What are you doing,(EH) son of my vows? 3Do(EI) not give your strength to women, your ways to those(EJ) who destroy kings.… Continue Reading
Proverbs 30 The Words of Agur 1The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[h] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.[i] 2Surely I am too(CK) stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3I have not learned wisdom, nor have… Continue Reading
Proverbs 29 1(AX) He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be(AY) broken(AZ) beyond healing. 2When(BA) the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when(BB) the wicked rule, the people groan. 3He who(BC) loves wisdom makes his father glad, but(BD) a companion of prostitutes(BE) squanders his wealth. 4By justice a king(BF) builds up… Continue Reading
Proverbs 28 1(A) The wicked flee when no one pursues, but(B) the righteous are bold as a lion. 2When a land transgresses,(C) it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue. 3(D) A poor man who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food.… Continue Reading
Proverbs 27 1Do not boast about tomorrow, (KE) for you do not know what a day may bring. 2Let(KF) another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips. 3A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but(KG) a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 4Wrath is cruel, anger is… Continue Reading
Proverbs 26 1Like snow in summer or(IY) rain in harvest, so(IZ) honor is(JA) not fitting for a fool. 2Like(JB) a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, (JC) a curse that is causeless does not alight. 3(JD) A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and(JE) a rod for the… Continue Reading